,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #ajj #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cfhd ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #ab1 #bjba,received and read the first time ,july #ac1 #bjba,read the second time and placed on the calendar ,,an ,,act ,to authorize funds for ,federal-aid highways1 highway safety programs1 and transit programs1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,investing in a ,new ,vision for the ,environment and ,surface ,transportation in ,america ,act or the ,,invest in ,america ,act4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4,sec4 #c4 ,references4,division ,a--,federal ,surface ,transportation ,programs for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb,sec4 #aja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajb4 ,extension of ,federal ,surface ,transportation programs4,sec4 #ajc4 ,additional amounts for the ,federal-aid highway program and member designated projects4,sec4 #ajd4 ,federal ,transit ,administration4,sec4 #aje4 ,national highway traffic safety administration4,sec4 #ajf4 ,federal motor carrier safety administration4,sec4 #ajg4 ,member designated project authorizations4,sec4 #ajh4 ,report on progress of ,,dbe program4,division ,b--,surface ,transportation,sec4 #ajja4 ,applicability of division4,title ,i--,federal-,aid ,highways,subtitle ,a--,authorizations and ,program ,conditions,sec4 #aaja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #aajb4 ,obligation limitation4,sec4 #aajc4 ,definitions and declaration of policy4,sec4 #aajd4 ,apportionment4,sec4 #aaje4 ,additional deposits into ,highway ,trust ,fund4,sec4 #aajf4 ,transparency4,sec4 #aajg4 ,complete and context sensitive street design4,sec4 #aajh4 ,federal share4,sec4 #aaji4 ,transferability of ,federal-aid highway funds4,sec4 #aaaj4 ,tolling4,sec4 #aaaa4 ,,hov facilities4,sec4 #aaab4 ,buy ,america4,sec4 #aaac4 ,federal-aid highway project requirements4,sec4 #aaad4 ,state assumption of responsibility for categorical exclusions4,sec4 #aaae4 ,surface transportation project delivery program written agreements4,sec4 #aaaf4 ,corrosion prevention for bridges4,sec4 #aaag4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #aaah4 ,accommodation of certain facilities in right-of-way4,sec4 #aaai4 ,federal grants for pedestrian and bike safety improvements4,sec4 #aabj4 ,increased ,federal share4,subtitle ,b--,programmatic ,infrastructure ,investment,sec4 #abja4 ,national highway performance program4,sec4 #abjb4 ,increasing the resilience of transportation assets4,sec4 #abjc4 ,emergency relief4,sec4 #abjd4 ,railway crossings4,sec4 #abje4 ,surface transportation program4,sec4 #abjf4 ,transportation alternatives program4,sec4 #abjg4 ,bridge investment4,sec4 #abjh4 ,construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities4,sec4 #abji4 ,highway safety improvement program4,sec4 #abaj4 ,congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program4,sec4 #abaa4 ,electric vehicle charging stations4,sec4 #abab4 ,national highway freight program4,sec4 #abac4 ,carbon pollution reduction4,sec4 #abad4 ,recreational trails4,sec4 #abae4 ,safe routes to school program4,sec4 #abaf4 ,bicycle transportation and pedestrian walkways4,sec4 #abag4 ,noise barriers4,sec4 #abah4 ,safe streets for all4,sec4 #abai4 ,youth service and conservation corps4,sec4 #abbj4 ,national scenic byways program4,sec4 #abba4 ,funding for border infrastructure4,subtitle ,c--,project-,level ,investments,sec4 #acja4 ,projects of national and regional significance4,sec4 #acjb4 ,community transportation investment grant program4,sec4 #acjc4 ,clean corridors program4,sec4 #acjd4 ,community climate innovation grants4,sec4 #acje4 ,metro performance program4,sec4 #acjf4 ,gridlock reduction grant program4,sec4 #acjg4 ,rebuild rural bridges program4,sec4 #acjh4 ,parking for commercial motor vehicles4,sec4 #acji4 ,active connected transportation grant program4,sec4 #acaj4 ,wildlife crossings program4,sec4 #acaa4 ,reconnecting neighborhoods program4,sec4 #acab4 ,apprenticeship utilization4,sec4 #acac4 ,,gao ,study4,sec4 #acad4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #acae4 ,pollinator-friendly practices on roadsides and highway rights-of-way4,subtitle ,d--,planning1 ,performance ,management1 and ,asset ,management,sec4 #adja4 ,metropolitan transportation planning4,sec4 #adjb4 ,statewide and nonmetropolitan transportation planning4,sec4 #adjc4 ,national goals and performance management measures4,sec4 #adjd4 ,transportation demand data and modeling study4,sec4 #adje4 ,fiscal constraint on long-range transportation plans4,subtitle ,e--,federal ,lands1 ,tribes1 and ,territories,sec4 #aeja4 ,territorial and ,puerto ,rico highway program4,sec4 #aejb4 ,tribal transportation program4,sec4 #aejc4 ,tribal ,high ,priority ,projects program4,sec4 #aejd4 ,federal lands transportation program4,sec4 #aeje4 ,federal lands and ,tribal major projects program4,sec4 #aejf4 ,office of ,tribal ,government ,affairs4,sec4 #aejg4 ,alternative contracting methods4,sec4 #aejh4 ,divestiture of federally owned bridges4,sec4 #aeji4 ,study on ,federal funding available to ,indian ,tribes4,sec4 #aeaj4 ,,gao study4,sec4 #aeaa4 ,federal lands access program4,subtitle ,f--,additional ,provisions,sec4 #afja4 ,vision zero4,sec4 #afjb4 ,speed limits4,sec4 #afjc4 ,dig ,once for broadband infrastructure deployment4,sec4 #afjd4 ,stormwater best management practices4,sec4 #afje4 ,pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way4,sec4 #afjf4 ,highway formula modernization report4,sec4 #afjg4 ,consolidation of programs4,sec4 #afjh4 ,student outreach report to ,congress4,sec4 #afji4 ,task force on developing a #bast century surface transportation workforce4,sec4 #afaj4 ,on-the-job training and supportive services4,sec4 #afaa4 ,appalachian development highway system funding flexibility4,sec4 #afab4 ,transportation education development program4,sec4 #afac4 ,working group on construction resources4,sec4 #afad4 ,numbering system of highway interchanges4,sec4 #afae4 ,toll credits4,sec4 #afaf4 ,transportation construction materials procurement4,sec4 #afag4 ,nationwide road safety assessment4,sec4 #afah4 ,climate resilient transportation infrastructure study4,sec4 #afai4 ,natural gas1 electric battery1 and zero emission vehicles4,sec4 #afbj4 ,guidance on evacuation routes4,sec4 #afba4 ,high priority corridors on ,national ,highway ,system4,sec4 #afbb4 ,guidance on inundated and submerged roads4,sec4 #afbc4 ,dry bulk weight tolerance4,sec4 #afbd4 ,highway use tax evasion projects4,sec4 #afbe4 ,labor standards4,sec4 #afbf4 ,climate resiliency report by ,,gao4,sec4 #afbg4 ,designation of ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,voting ,rights ,highway4,sec4 #afbh4 ,,gao study on capital needs of public ferries4,sec4 #afbi4 ,use of modeling and simulation technology4,sec4 #afcj4 ,,gao study on per-mile user fee equity4,sec4 #afca4 ,,gao review of equity considerations at ,state ,d,o,ts4,sec4 #afcb4 ,study on effectiveness of suicide prevention nets and barriers for structures other than bridges4,sec4 #afcc4 ,transportation planning activities4,sec4 #afcd4 ,better ,utilizing ,infrastructure for ,lasting ,development of ,veterans ,businesses4,sec4 #afce4 ,vehicle weight limitations4,sec4 #afcf4 ,roadway worker protection working group4,sec4 #afcg4 ,,gao study on nature-based solutions for coastal highway resilience4,sec4 #afch4 ,repeal of pilot program4,sec4 #afci4 ,technical corrections4,sec4 #afdj4 ,credit adjustments for paycheck protection program loan forgiveness under highway and public transportation project cost reimbursement contracts4,sec4 #afda4 ,establishment of western riverside county national wildlife refuge4,sec4 #afdb4 ,effect of weather extremes on sustainability and reliability of roadways4,sec4 #afdc4 ,,gao report regarding ,highway ,trust ,fund expenditures4,sec4 #afdd4 ,rural opportunities to use transportation for economic success initiative4,sec4 #afde4 ,,gao study on vulnerabilities to certain threats4,sec4 #afdf4 ,extension of ,,nha authorizations4,sec4 #afdg4 ,electric vehicle working group4,sec4 #afdh4 ,sense of the ,congress on soil and erosion control for highway projects4,sec4 #afdi4 ,local project delivery improvements4,sec4 #afej4 ,utilization of qualified electricians4,sec4 #afea4 ,,gao study on the impact of drunk driving child endangerment laws4,sec4 #afeb4 ,regional infrastructure accelerator deomonstration program4,sec4 #afec4 ,climate-,safe ,infrastructure ,working ,group4,sec4 #afed4 ,updates to manual on uniform traffic control devices4,sec4 #afee4 ,,dbe ,report4,sec4 #afef4 ,study on impact of air pollution from vehicles idling in school zones4,sec4 #afeg4 ,forest ,service ,legacy ,roads and ,trails ,remediation ,program4,sec4 #afeh4 ,comptroller ,general report on high-speed internet connectivity in ,federally-assisted housing4,sec4 #afei4 ,historic ,preservation ,fund4,sec4 #affj4 ,,hov facility review4,title ,,ii--,public ,transportation,subtitle ,a--,federal ,transit ,administration,sec4 #baja4 ,authorizations4,sec4 #bajb4 ,chapter #ec definitions4,sec4 #bajc4 ,general provisions4,sec4 #bajd4 ,miscellaneous provisions4,sec4 #baje4 ,policies and purposes4,sec4 #bajf4 ,fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc formulas4,sec4 #bajg4 ,metropolitan transportation planning4,sec4 #bajh4 ,statewide and nonmetropolitan transportation planning4,sec4 #baji4 ,obligation limitation4,sec4 #baaj4 ,public transportation emergency relief funds4,sec4 #baaa4 ,certification requirements4,sec4 #baab4 ,hold harmless4,sec4 #baac4 ,study on accessibility of public transportation4,sec4 #baad4 ,formula funds for rural areas4,subtitle ,b--,improving ,frequency and ,ridership,sec4 #bbja4 ,multi-jurisdictional bus frequency and ridership competitive grants4,sec4 #bbjb4 ,incentivizing frequency in the urban formula4,sec4 #bbjc4 ,mobility innovation4,sec4 #bbjd4 ,formula grants for rural areas4,sec4 #bbje4 ,one-stop paratransit program4,sec4 #bbjf4 ,new municipal transit services to better connect communities4,subtitle ,c--,buy ,america and ,other ,procurement ,reforms,sec4 #bcja4 ,buy ,america4,sec4 #bcjb4 ,bus procurement streamlining4,sec4 #bcjc4 ,bus testing facility4,sec4 #bcjd4 ,repayment requirement4,sec4 #bcje4 ,definition of urbanized areas following a major disaster4,sec4 #bcjf4 ,special rule for certain rolling stock procurements4,sec4 #bcjg4 ,spare ratio waiver4,subtitle ,d--,bus ,grant ,reforms,sec4 #bdja4 ,formula grants for buses4,sec4 #bdjb4 ,bus facilities and fleet expansion competitive grants4,sec4 #bdjc4 ,zero emission bus grants4,sec4 #bdjd4 ,restoration to state of good repair formula subgrant4,sec4 #bdje4 ,workforce development training grants4,subtitle ,e--,supporting ,all ,riders,sec4 #beja4 ,low-income urban formula funds4,sec4 #bejb4 ,rural persistent poverty formula4,sec4 #bejc4 ,demonstration grants to support reduced fare transit4,sec4 #bejd4 ,equity in transit service planning4,sec4 #beje4 ,,gao study on fare-free transit4,sec4 #bejf4 ,transit to trails grant program4,subtitle ,f--,supporting ,frontline ,workers and ,passenger ,safety,sec4 #bfja4 ,national transit frontline workforce training center4,sec4 #bfjb4 ,public transportation safety program4,sec4 #bfjc4 ,innovation workforce standards4,sec4 #bfjd4 ,safety performance measures and set asides4,sec4 #bfje4 ,u4,s4 ,employment ,plan4,sec4 #bfjf4 ,technical assistance and workforce development4,sec4 #bfjg4 ,resilient public transportation study4,sec4 #bfjh4 ,sense of ,congress regarding electric vehicle transition strategy4,subtitle ,g--,transit-,supportive ,communities,sec4 #bgja4 ,transit-supportive communities4,sec4 #bgjb4 ,property disposition for affordable housing4,sec4 #bgjc4 ,affordable housing incentives in capital investment grants4,subtitle ,h--,innovation,sec4 #bhja4 ,mobility innovation sandbox program4,sec4 #bhjb4 ,transit bus operator compartment redesign program4,sec4 #bhjc4 ,federal ,transit ,administration ,every ,day ,counts initiative4,sec4 #bhjd4 ,technical corrections4,sec4 #bhje4 ,national advanced technology transit bus development program4,sec4 #bhjf4 ,public transportation innovation4,sec4 #bhjg4 ,transit vehicle battery recycling and reuse4,subtitle ,i--,other ,program ,reauthorizations,sec4 #bija4 ,reauthorization for capital and preventive maintenance projects for ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority4,sec4 #bijb4 ,other apportionments4,subtitle ,j--,streamlining,sec4 #biaa4 ,fixed guideway capital investment grants4,sec4 #biab4 ,rural and small urban apportionment deadline4,sec4 #biac4 ,disposition of assets beyond useful life4,sec4 #biad4 ,innovative coordinated access and mobility4,sec4 #biae4 ,passenger ferry grants4,sec4 #biaf4 ,evaluation of benefits and ,federal investment4,sec4 #biag4 ,best practices for the application of ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi to federally funded bus shelters4,sec4 #biah4 ,capital investment grant streamlining4,sec4 #biai4 ,disposition of rolling stock to improve air quality goals4,title ,,iii--,highway ,traffic ,safety ,sec4 #cjja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #cjjb4 ,highway safety programs4,sec4 #cjjc4 ,fair and equitable traffic safety enforcement4,sec4 #cjjd4 ,highway safety research and development4,sec4 #cjje4 ,grant program to prohibit racial profiling4,sec4 #cjjf4 ,national safety campaigns4,sec4 #cjjg4 ,national priority safety programs4,sec4 #cjjh4 ,minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence4,sec4 #cjji4 ,national priority safety program grant eligibility4,sec4 #cjaj4 ,implicit bias research and training grants4,sec4 #cjaa4 ,stop motorcycle checkpoint funding4,sec4 #cjab4 ,electronic driver's license4,sec4 #cjac4 ,motorcyclist ,advisory ,council4,sec4 #cjad4 ,report on marijuana research4,sec4 #cjae4 ,comptroller ,general study on national ,,dui reporting4,sec4 #cjaf4 ,report on impaired driving4,sec4 #cjag4 ,impaired driving countermeasure4,sec4 #cjah4 ,drug-impaired driving education grant program4,title ,,iv--,motor ,carrier ,safety,subtitle ,a--,motor ,carrier ,safety ,grants1 ,operations1 and ,programs,sec4 #daja4 ,motor carrier safety grants4,sec4 #dajb4 ,motor carrier safety operations and programs4,sec4 #dajc4 ,immobilization grant program4,sec4 #dajd4 ,operation of small commercial vehicles study4,sec4 #daje4 ,motor carrier safety grants maintenance of effort4,subtitle ,b--,motor ,carrier ,safety ,oversight,sec4 #dbja4 ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #dbjb4 ,compliance1 safety1 accountability4,sec4 #dbjc4 ,terms and conditions for exemptions4,sec4 #dbjd4 ,safety fitness of motor carriers of passengers4,sec4 #dbje4 ,providers of recreational activities4,sec4 #dbjf4 ,amendments to regulations relating to transportation of household goods in interstate commerce4,sec4 #dbjg4 ,broker guidance4,sec4 #dbjh4 ,review of labor laws4,subtitle ,c--,commercial ,motor ,vehicle ,driver ,safety,sec4 #dcja4 ,commercial driver's license for passenger carriers4,sec4 #dcjb4 ,alcohol and controlled substances testing4,sec4 #dcjc4 ,entry-level driver training4,sec4 #dcjd4 ,driver detention time4,sec4 #dcje4 ,truck ,leasing ,task ,force4,sec4 #dcjf4 ,hours of service4,sec4 #dcjg4 ,driver recruitment4,sec4 #dcjh4 ,screening for obstructive sleep apnea4,sec4 #dcji4 ,women of ,trucking ,advisory ,board4,sec4 #dcaj4 ,application of commercial motor vehicle safety4,sec4 #dcaa4 ,use of data4,subtitle ,d--,commercial ,motor ,vehicle and ,schoolbus ,safety,sec4 #ddja4 ,schoolbus safety standards4,sec4 #ddjb4 ,illegal passing of schoolbuses4,sec4 #ddjc4 ,state inspection of passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicles4,sec4 #ddjd4 ,automatic emergency braking4,sec4 #ddje4 ,underride protection4,sec4 #ddjf4 ,transportation of horses4,sec4 #ddjg4 ,additional ,state authority4,sec4 #ddjh4 ,updating the required amount of insurance for commercial motor vehicles4,sec4 #ddji4 ,universal electronic identifier4,sec4 #ddaj4 ,length limitations4,title ,v--,innovation,sec4 #ejja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,a--,research and ,development,sec4 #eaja4 ,highway research and development program4,sec4 #eajb4 ,materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions program4,sec4 #eajc4 ,transportation research and development #e-year strategic plan4,sec4 #eajd4 ,university transportation centers program4,sec4 #eaje4 ,unsolicited research initiative4,sec4 #eajf4 ,national cooperative multimodal freight transportation research program4,sec4 #eajg4 ,wildlife-vehicle collision reduction and habitat connectivity improvement4,sec4 #eajh4 ,research activities4,sec4 #eaji4 ,transportation equity research program4,sec4 #eaaj4 ,surface transportation research1 development1 and technology4,sec4 #eaaa4 ,metropolitan planning research pilot program4,sec4 #eaab4 ,integrated project delivery4,sec4 #eaac4 ,accelerated implementation and deployment of advanced digital construction management systems4,sec4 #eaad4 ,innovative material innovation hubs4,sec4 #eaae4 ,strategic transportation research agenda4,sec4 #eaaf4 ,advanced transportation research and innovation program4,sec4 #eaag4 ,interagency innovative materials standards task force4,sec4 #eaah4 ,vehicular data analytics pilot program4,sec4 #eaai4 ,resilient transportation infrastructure ,centers of ,excellence4,subtitle ,b--,technology ,deployment,sec4 #ebja4 ,technology and innovation deployment program4,sec4 #ebjb4 ,accelerated implementation and deployment of pavement technologies4,sec4 #ebjc4 ,federal ,highway ,administration ,every ,day ,counts initiative4,subtitle ,c--,emerging ,technologies,sec4 #ecja4 ,mobility through advanced technologies4,sec4 #ecjb4 ,intelligent transportation systems program4,sec4 #ecjc4 ,national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse4,sec4 #ecjd4 ,study on safe interactions between automated vehicles and road users4,sec4 #ecje4 ,surface transportation workforce retraining grant program4,sec4 #ecjf4 ,third-party data integration pilot program4,sec4 #ecjg4 ,third-party data planning integration pilot program4,sec4 #ecjh4 ,automated commercial vehicle reporting4,sec4 #ecji4 ,task ,force to ,promote ,american ,vehicle ,competitiveness4,sec4 #ecaj4 ,multimodal transportation demonstration program4,sec4 #ecaa4 ,heavy freight automated trucking research corridor4,subtitle ,d--,surface ,transportation ,funding ,pilot ,programs,sec4 #edja4 ,state surface transportation system funding pilot4,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous,sec4 #eeja4 ,ergonomic seating working group4,sec4 #eejb4 ,repeal of section #fcad of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4,sec4 #eejc4 ,transportation workforce outreach program4,sec4 #eejd4 ,advisory council on transportation statistics4,sec4 #eeje4 ,,gao review of discretionary grant programs4,title ,,vi--,multimodal ,transportation,sec4 #fjja4 ,national multimodal freight policy4,sec4 #fjjb4 ,national freight strategic plan4,sec4 #fjjc4 ,national multimodal freight network4,sec4 #fjjd4 ,state freight advisory committees4,sec4 #fjje4 ,state freight plans4,sec4 #fjjf4 ,study of freight transportation fee4,sec4 #fjjg4 ,national ,surface ,transportation and ,innovative ,finance ,bureau4,sec4 #fjjh4 ,transportation equity advisory committee4,sec4 #fjji4 ,sense of ,congress4,title ,,vii--,transportation ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act,sec4 #gjja4 ,transportation ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act4,sec4 #gjjb4 ,transportation infrastructure finance and innovation act of #aiih temporary loan relief due to ,,covid-#ai4,sec4 #gjjc4 ,federal requirements for ,,tifia eligibility and project selection4,division ,c--,hazardous ,materials ,transportation,sec4 #hjja4 ,short title4,title ,i--,authorizations,sec4 #haja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,j--,hazardous ,materials ,safety and ,improvement,sec4 #hbja4 ,repeal of certain requirements related to lithium cells and batteries4,sec4 #hbjb4 ,transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail tank car4,sec4 #hbjc4 ,hazardous materials training requirements and grants4,sec4 #hbjd4 ,lithium battery approval4,sec4 #hbje4 ,transportation of carbon dioxide4,sec4 #hbjf4 ,seismicity4,division ,d--,rail,sec4 #ijja4 ,short title4,title ,i--,authorizations,sec4 #iaja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #iajb4 ,passenger rail improvement1 modernization1 and expansion grants4,sec4 #iajc4 ,consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvement grants4,sec4 #iajd4 ,railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing4,sec4 #iaje4 ,bridges1 stations1 and tunnels 7,be,s,t7 grant program4,sec4 #iajf4 ,buy ,america4,title ,,ii--,amtrak ,reforms,sec4 #ibja4 ,amtrak findings1 mission1 and goals4,sec4 #ibjb4 ,amtrak status4,sec4 #ibjc4 ,board of ,directors4,sec4 #ibjd4 ,amtrak preference enforcement4,sec4 #ibje4 ,use of facilities and providing services to ,amtrak4,sec4 #ibjf4 ,prohibition on mandatory arbitration4,sec4 #ibjg4 ,amtrak ,,ada assessment4,sec4 #ibjh4 ,prohibition on smoking on ,amtrak trains4,sec4 #ibji4 ,state-supported routes operated by ,amtrak4,sec4 #ibaj4 ,amtrak ,police ,department4,sec4 #ibaa4 ,amtrak food and beverage4,sec4 #ibab4 ,clarification on ,amtrak contracting out4,sec4 #ibac4 ,amtrak staffing4,sec4 #ibad4 ,special transportation4,sec4 #ibae4 ,disaster and emergency relief program4,sec4 #ibaf4 ,access to recreational trails4,sec4 #ibag4 ,amtrak cybersecurity enhancement and resiliency grant program4,sec4 #ibah4 ,amtrak and private cars4,sec4 #ibai4 ,amtrak ,office of ,community ,outreach4,sec4 #ibbj4 ,long-distance customer enhancement program4,sec4 #ibba4 ,amtrak carbon-free and renewable energy initiatives4,title ,,iii--,intercity ,passenger ,rail ,policy,sec4 #icja4 ,northeast ,corridor ,commission4,sec4 #icjb4 ,northeast ,corridor planning4,sec4 #icjc4 ,protective arrangements4,sec4 #icjd4 ,interstate rail compacts4,sec4 #icje4 ,high-speed rail updates4,sec4 #icjf4 ,state rail planning formula funds4,sec4 #icjg4 ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,interstate ,compact4,title ,,iv--,commuter ,rail ,policy,sec4 #idja4 ,sense of ,congress regarding commuter rail liability insurance4,sec4 #idjb4 ,surface ,transportation ,board mediation of trackage use requests4,sec4 #idjc4 ,surface ,transportation ,board mediation of rights-of-way use requests4,title ,v--,rail ,safety,subtitle ,a--,passenger and ,freight ,safety,sec4 #ieja4 ,study on safety impact of long trains4,sec4 #iejb4 ,,fra safety reporting4,sec4 #iejc4 ,waiver notice requirements4,sec4 #iejd4 ,notice of ,,fra comprehensive safety compliance assessments4,sec4 #ieje4 ,,fra accident and incident investigations4,sec4 #iejf4 ,freight train crew size safety standards4,sec4 #iejg4 ,border crossings4,sec4 #iejh4 ,yardmasters hours of service4,sec4 #ieji4 ,leaking brakes4,sec4 #ieaj4 ,report on ,,ptc system failures4,sec4 #ieaa4 ,fatigue reduction management plans4,sec4 #ieab4 ,assault prevention and response plans4,sec4 #ieac4 ,critical incident stress plans4,sec4 #iead4 ,crewmember certification and qualification4,sec4 #ieae4 ,safety management team communication4,sec4 #ieaf4 ,,gao study on reorganization of ,office of ,railroad ,safety4,sec4 #ieag4 ,open-top rail car public input4,sec4 #ieah4 ,new passenger service pre-revenue safety validation plan4,sec4 #ieai4 ,safety oversight of nontraditional and emerging rail technologies4,sec4 #iebj4 ,,fra safety inspector and specialist review4,subtitle ,b--,grade ,crossing ,safety,sec4 #ieea4 ,highway-rail grade crossing separation grants4,sec4 #ieeb4 ,rail safety public awareness grant4,sec4 #ieec4 ,establishment of #aj-minute time limit for blocking public highway-rail grade crossings4,sec4 #ieed4 ,national blocked crossing database4,sec4 #ieee4 ,railroad point of contact for blocked crossing matters4,sec4 #ieef4 ,national highway-rail crossing inventory review4,sec4 #ieeg4 ,railroad trespassing enforcement grants4,sec4 #ieeh4 ,railroad trespassing suicide prevention grants4,sec4 #ieei4 ,including railroad suicides4,sec4 #iefj4 ,report on safety measures required for ,quiet ,zones4,title ,,vi--,miscellaneous,sec4 #ifja4 ,rail network climate change vulnerability assessment4,sec4 #ifjb4 ,advance acquisition4,sec4 #ifjc4 ,university ,rail ,climate ,innovation ,institute4,sec4 #ifjd4 ,workforce diversity and development4,sec4 #ifje4 ,requirements for railroad freight cars entering service in ,united ,states4,sec4 #ifjf4 ,rail research and development ,center of ,excellence4,sec4 #ifjg4 ,freight railroad locomotive requirements4,sec4 #ifjh4 ,extension4,sec4 #ifji4 ,,gao study on cost allocation of rail passenger transportation liability4,sec4 #ifjh4 ,,gao study on economic benefits of one-seat ride commuter rail4,division ,e--,sport ,fish ,restoration1 ,recreational ,boating ,safety1 and ,wildlife ,restoration,sec4 #igja4 ,short title4,sec4 #igjb4 ,division of annual appropriations4,sec4 #igjc4 ,recreational boating access4,sec4 #igjd4 ,wildlife ,restoration ,fund administration4,sec4 #igje4 ,sport ,fish ,restoration and ,boating ,trust ,fund4,sec4 #igjf4 ,sport ,fishing and ,boating ,partnership ,council4,sec4 #igjg4 ,national culvert removal1 replacement1 and restoration grant program4,division ,f--,auto ,safety,sec4 #ajaja4 ,safety warning for occupants of hot cars4,sec4 #ajajb4 ,rulemaking to install automatic shutoff systems and rollaway prevention technology in motor vehicles4,sec4 #ajajc4 #bast ,century ,smart ,cars4,sec4 #ajajd4 ,updating the #e-star safety rating system4,sec4 #ajaje4 ,advanced drunk driving prevention technology4,sec4 #ajajf4 ,limousine compliance with ,federal safety standards4,sec4 #ajajg4 ,study to evaluate the performance of crash avoidance systems4,sec4 #ajajh4 ,study and report on motor vehicle lamps4,sec4 #ajaji4 ,motor vehicle seat back safety standards4,sec4 #ajaaj4 ,sense of ,house of ,representatives on regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles4,sec4 #ajaaa4 ,motor vehicle pedestrian and cyclist protection4,sec4 #ajaab4 ,child restraint systems4,division ,g--,highway ,trust ,fund,sec4 #aajja4 ,extension of ,highway ,trust ,fund expenditure authority4,sec4 #aajjb4 ,additional transfers to ,highway ,trust ,fund4,division ,h--,water ,quality ,protection and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjba,sec4 #abjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #abjjb4 ,wastewater infrastructure workforce investment4,sec4 #abjjc4 ,technical assistance to rural1 small1 and ,tribal municipalities4,sec4 #abjjd4 ,state management assistance4,sec4 #abjje4 ,watershed1 wet weather1 and resiliency projects4,sec4 #abjjf4 ,waiver of matching requirement for grants to ,district of ,columbia4,sec4 #abjjg4 ,pilot program for alternative water source projects4,sec4 #abjjh4 ,sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants4,sec4 #abjji4 ,grants for the treatment of emerging contaminants4,sec4 #abjaj4 ,household wastewater grant program4,sec4 #abjaa4 ,smart wastewater infrastructure technology grant program4,sec4 #abjab4 ,reports to ,congress4,sec4 #abjac4 ,indian ,tribes4,sec4 #abjad4 ,capitalization grants4,sec4 #abjae4 ,water pollution control revolving loan funds4,sec4 #abjaf4 ,allotment of funds4,sec4 #abjag4 ,reservation of funds for territories of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #abjah4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #abjai4 ,technical assistance by ,municipal ,ombudsman4,sec4 #abjbj4 ,report on wastewater infrastructure funding for rural1 economically disadvantaged1 and ,tribal communities4,sec4 #abjba4 ,water ,reuse ,interagency ,working ,group4,sec4 #abjbb4 ,disclosure of introductions of ,,pfas4,sec4 #abjbc4 ,clean ,water ,act effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for ,,pfas4,sec4 #abjbd4 ,nonpoint source management programs4,sec4 #abjbe4 ,wastewater assistance to colonias4,sec4 #abjbf4 ,household well water testing website4,sec4 #abjbg4 ,study and report on effect of toilet wipes marketed as flushable4,sec4 #abjbh4 ,effluent limitations for wastewater1 spills1 and runoff from facilities associated with the transport and packaging of pre-production plastic materials4,sec4 #abjbi4 ,centers of ,excellence for stormwater control infrastructure technologies4,sec4 #abjcj4 ,management of ,international ,transboundary ,water ,pollution4,sec4 #abjca4 ,california new river restoration4,sec4 #abjcb4 ,rulemaking on climate resiliency4,division ,i--,assistance1 ,quality1 and ,affordability ,act of #bjba,sec4 #acjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4,title ,i--,infrastructure,sec4 #acaja4 ,drinking water system resilience funding4,sec4 #acajb4 ,grants for ,state programs4,sec4 #acajc4 ,american iron and steel products4,sec4 #acajd4 ,assistance for disadvantaged communities4,sec4 #acaje4 ,allotments for territories4,sec4 #acajf4 ,drinking water ,,srf funding4,sec4 #acajg4 ,lead service line replacement4,sec4 #acajh4 ,drinking water assistance to colonias4,sec4 #acaji4 ,,pfas treatment grants4,sec4 #acaaj4 ,voluntary school and child care program lead testing grant program4,sec4 #acaaa4 ,grant program for installation of filtration stations at schools and child care programs4,sec4 #acaab4 ,drinking water fountain replacement for schools4,sec4 #acaac4 ,indian reservation drinking water program4,sec4 #acaad4 ,assistance for areas affected by natural disasters4,sec4 #acaae4 ,water main break data clearinghouse4,title ,,ii--,safety,sec4 #acbja4 ,enabling ,,epa to set standards for new drinking water contaminants4,sec4 #acbjb4 ,national primary drinking water regulations for ,,pfas4,sec4 #acbjc4 ,national primary drinking water regulations for microcystin toxin4,sec4 #acbjd4 ,national primary drinking water regulations for #a1d-;dioxane4,sec4 #acbje4 ,national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-#f4,sec4 #acbjf4 ,elimination of small system variances4,title ,,iii--,affordability,sec4 #accja4 ,emergency relief program4,sec4 #accjb4 ,low-income drinking water assistance program4,sec4 #accjc4 ,low-income wastewater assistance program4,sec4 #accjd4 ,needs assessment for nationwide rural and urban low-income community water assistance program4,sec4 #accje4 ,natural hazard education and response grant program4,title ,,iv--,other matters,sec4 #acdja4 ,small urban and rural water system consolidation report4,sec4 #acdjb4 ,study on contamination of ,coldwater ,creek1 ,missouri4,sec4 #acdjc4 ,report on affordability1 discrimination and civil rights violations1 and data collection4,sec4 #acdjd4 ,water infrastructure and workforce investment4,sec4 #acdje4 ,identification of high-risk locations4,division ,j--,outdoor ,recreation ,legacy ,partnership ,program,sec4 #adaja4 ,outdoors for all4,division ,k--,wildlife ,corridors ,conservation ,act of #bjba,sec4 #aejja4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #aejjb4 ,definitions4,title ,i--,,national ,,wildlife ,,corridor ,,system ,,on ,,federal ,,land ,,and ,w,a,t,e,r,sec4 #aeaja4 ,national wildlife corridors4,sec4 #aeajb4 ,administrative designation of national wildlife corridors4,sec4 #aeajc4 ,management of national wildlife corridors4,title ,,ii--,,wildlife ,,corridors ,c,o,n,s,e,r,v,a,t,i,o,n,sec4 #aebja4 ,collaboration and coordination4,sec4 #aebjb4 ,effect4,sec4 #aebjc4 ,tribal wildlife corridors4,sec4 #aebjd4 ,protection of indian tribes4,sec4 #aebje4 ,wildlife movements grant program4,sec4 #aebjf4 ,national coordination committee4,sec4 #aebjg4 ,regional wildlife movement councils4,sec4 #aebjh4 ,national wildlife corridors database4,title ,,iii--,f,u,n,d,i,n,g,sec4 #aecja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,division ,l--,community ,resilience and ,restoration ,fund,sec4 #afaja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #afajb4 ,establishment of ,fund4,sec4 #afajc4 ,management of the ,fund4,sec4 #afajd4 ,competitive grants4,sec4 #afaje4 ,use of ,amounts in the ,fund4,sec4 #afajf4 ,reports4,sec4 #afajg4 ,authorization of ,appropriations4,division ,m--,clean ,energy and ,sustainability ,accelerator,sec4 #agaja4 ,clean ,energy and ,sustainability ,accelerator4,division ,n--,domestic ,maritime ,workforce ,training,sec4 #ahaja4 ,centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education4,division ,o--,efficient and effective ,,nepa implementation,sec4 #aiaja4 ,efficient and effective ,,nepa implementation4,division ,p--,electric ,vehicles,title ,i--,zero ,emissions ,vehicle ,infrastructure ,buildout,subtitle ,a--,electric ,vehicle ,infrastructure,sec4 #bjaja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjajb4 ,electric vehicle supply equipment rebate program4,sec4 #bjajc4 ,model building code for electric vehicle supply equipment4,sec4 #bjajd4 ,electric vehicle supply equipment coordination4,sec4 #bjaje4 ,state consideration of electric vehicle charging4,sec4 #bjajf4 ,state energy plans4,sec4 #bjajg4 ,transportation electrification4,sec4 #bjajh4 ,federal fleets4,subtitle ,b--,electric ,vehicles for ,underserved ,communities,sec4 #bjaaa4 ,expanding access to electric vehicles in underserved and disadvantaged communities4,sec4 #bjaab4 ,electric vehicle charging equity program4,sec4 #bjaac4 ,ensuring program benefits for underserved and disadvantaged communities4,sec4 #bjaad4 ,definitions4,title ,,ii--,promoting ,domestic ,advanced ,vehicle ,manufacturing,sec4 #bjbja4 ,domestic ,manufacturing ,conversion ,grant ,program4 #c4 ,references ,except as expressly provided otherwise1 any reference to this ,act contained in any division of this ,act shall be treated as referring only to the provisions of that division4 ,a ,federal ,surface ,transportation ,programs for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb #aja4 ,definitions ,in this division1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,highway account ,the term ,highway ,account means the portion of the ,highway ,trust ,fund that is not the ,mass ,transit ,account4 7#b7 ,mass transit account ,the term ,mass ,transit ,account means the portion of the ,highway ,trust ,fund established under section #iejc7;e77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#c7 ,member designated project ,the term member designated project means a project listed in the table in section #ajg4 7#d7 ,member designated project funds ,the term member designated project funds means funds reserved under subsections 7d77#a77;,b77i71 7f77#a77;,a71 and 7g77#a77;,a7 to carry out member designated projects listed in the table in section #ajg7;c74 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#f7 ,state ,the term ,state means the #ej ,states and the ,district of ,columbia4 7#g7 ,territory ,the term territory means any of the following territories of the ,united ,states3 7,a7 ,american ,samoa4 7,b7 ,the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7,c7 ,guam4 7,d7 ,the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 #ajb4 ,extension of ,federal ,surface ,transportation programs 7a7 ,extension of ,federal ,surface ,transportation ,programs 7#a7 ,in general ,unless otherwise provided in this division1 the requirements1 authorities1 conditions1 eligibilities1 limitations1 and other provisions authorized under the covered laws1 which would otherwise expire on or cease to apply after ,september #cj1 #bjba1 are incorporated by reference and shall continue in effect through ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,highway trust fund 7i7 ,highway account 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 there is authorized to be appropriated from the ,highway ,account for fiscal year #bjbb1 for each program under the covered laws with respect to which amounts are authorized to be appropriated from such account for fiscal year #bjba1 an amount equal to the amount authorized for appropriation with respect to the program from such account for fiscal year #bjba4 7,,ii7 ,administrative expenses ,notwithstanding any other provision of this division1 there is authorized to be appropriated from the ,highway ,account for fiscal year #bjbb-- 7aa7 #eaf1jjj1jjj for administrative expenses of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 as described in section #ajd7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7bb7 #cj1jhf1jjj for grant administrative expenses of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration1 as described in section #djja7;a77#f7 of the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 7ii7 ,mass transit account 7,i7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated from the ,mass ,transit ,account for fiscal year #bjbb1 for each program under the covered laws with respect to which amounts are authorized to be appropriated from such account for fiscal year #bjba1 an amount equal to the amount authorized for appropriation with respect to the program from such account for fiscal year #bjba4 7,,ii7 ,condition for apportionment ,no funds authorized in this division or any other ,act may be used to adjust ,mass ,transit ,account apportionments or withhold funds from ,mass ,transit ,account apportionments pursuant to section #iejc7;e77#d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf in fiscal year #bjbb4 7,b7 ,general fund 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 there is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbb1 for each program under covered laws with respect to which amounts are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba from an account other than the ,highway ,account or the ,mass ,transit ,account1 an amount not less than the amount authorized for appropriation with respect to the program under the covered laws for fiscal year #bjba4 7ii7 ,administrative expenses ,notwithstanding any other provision of this division1 there is authorized to be appropriated from the general fund of the ,treasury for fiscal year #bjbb #aca1ejj1jjj for necessary administrative expenses of the ,federal ,transit ,administration4 7iii7 ,capital investment grants ,notwithstanding any other provision of this division1 there is authorized to be appropriated from the general fund of the ,treasury for fiscal year #bjbb #c1bej1jjj1jjj to carry out section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,except as otherwise provided in this division1 amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbb with respect to a program under paragraph 7#b7 shall be distributed1 administered1 limited1 and made available for obligation in the same manner as amounts authorized to be appropriated with respect to the program for fiscal year #bjba under the covered laws4 7#d7 ,obligation limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a program for which amounts are authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall be subject to a limitation on obligations for fiscal year #bjbb in the same amount and in the same manner as the limitation applicable with respect to the program for fiscal year #bjba under the title ,i of the ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj74 7,b7 ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 section #aajb of the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 section #aaja of title ,i of division ,b of the ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba and ,other ,extensions ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-aei71 or title ,i of the ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 for fiscal year #bjbb1 the obligations for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs shall not exceed #df1djj1bid1caa4 7ii7 ,limitation on ,federal highway administration administrative expenses ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 of the amount described in clause 7i71 for fiscal year #bjbb an amount not to exceed #dib1jjj1jjj together with advances and reimbursements received by the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 shall be obligated for necessary expenses for administration and operation of the ,federal ,highway ,administration or transferred to the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission for administrative activities associated with the ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system4 7b7 ,nationally significant freight and highway projects ,section #aag7;d77#b77;,a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7#a7 by striking #fjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #gjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by striking #bjba and inserting #bjbb4 7c7 ,disadvantaged business enterprises ,section #aaja7;b7 of the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id7 7except for the requirements related to gross receipts under paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 of such section7 shall apply to amounts made available under sections #ajb1 #ajc1 #ajd of this division4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the term covered laws means the following3 7#a7 ,section #aaja of title ,i of division ,b of the ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba and ,other ,extensions ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-aei74 7#b7 ,titles ,i1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 ,v1 and ,,vi of division ,a of the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 7#c7 ,division ,a1 division ,b1 subtitle ,a of title ,i and title ,,ii of division ,c1 and division ,e of ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada74 7#d7 ,titles ,i1 ,,ii1 and ,,iii of the ,,safetea-,,lu ,technical ,corrections ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdd74 7#e7 ,titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 ,v1 and ,,vi of ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei74 7#f7 ,titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 and ,v of the ,transportation ,equity ,act for the #bast ,century 7,public ,law #aje-agh74 7#g7 ,titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,iv of the ,national ,highway ,system ,designation ,act of #aiie 7,public ,law #ajd-ei74 7#h7 ,title ,i1 part ,a of title ,,ii1 title ,,iii1 title ,,iv1 title ,v1 and title ,,vi of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj74 7#i7 ,title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#aj7 ,sections #aaf1 #aag1 #ccj1 and #eeje and chapters #ec1 #aci1 #cjc1 #caa1 #cac1 #gja1 and #gjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajc4 ,additional amounts for the ,federal-aid highway program and member designated projects 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to amounts authorized under section #ajb1 there is authorized to be appropriated from the ,highway ,account for fiscal year #bjbb1 for activities under this section1 #ad1gdb1hjh1fdj4 7#b7 ,contract authority ,amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 shall be available for obligation as if apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,obligation authority 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,amount ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for fiscal year #bjbb1 obligations for activities authorized under subsection 7a7 shall not exceed #ad1gdb1hjh1fdj4 7,b7 ,period of availability 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 obligation authority made available under this paragraph shall-- 7,i7 remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe2 and 7,,ii7 be in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed on obligations for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for fiscal year #bjbb under section #ajb or future fiscal years under any other provision of law4 7ii7 ,exception ,except as provided in subsection 7i77#b77;,e71 obligation authority associated with a member designated project shall remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,distribution of obligation authority 7,a7 ,in general ,of the obligation authority provided under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall make available to ,states1 ,tribes1 ,puerto ,rico1 the territories1 and ,federal land management agencies1 during the period of fiscal year #bjbb1 amounts of obligation authority equal to the amounts described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of subsection 7c71 respectively4 7,b7 ,further distribution ,each ,state1 each ,tribe1 ,puerto ,rico1 each territory1 and each ,federal land management agency receiving funds under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of subsection 7c71 respectively1 shall receive an amount of obligation authority equal to the funds received under any of such paragraphs4 7c7 ,distribution of funds ,amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbb under subsection 7a7 shall be distributed as follows3 7#a7 #ad1cdc1ede1igc to the ,states4 7#b7 #afg1dha1had to ,tribes4 7#c7 #eb1djj1bea to ,puerto ,rico4 7#d7 #ee1jab1iah to the territories4 7#e7 #abd1cfg1fhd to ,federal land management agencies4 7d7 ,supplemental ,state funds 7#a7 ,distribution 7,a7 ,among ,states ,amounts distributed to ,states under subsection 7c77#a7 shall be distributed among the ,states in the same ratio as total ,state apportionments under section #ajd7;c77#a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 in fiscal year #bjbb4 7,b7 ,within a ,state ,of the amount distributed to a ,state under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the amount specified in section #ajg for each member designated project in the ,state shall be reserved to carry out such project2 and 7ii7 any remaining amount shall be available to the ,state under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,treatment ,funds made available under paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii7 shall be-- 7,a7 available for activities eligible under section #acc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 subject to subsection 7c7 of such section2 and 7,b7 administered as if apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,tribal funds ,amounts distributed to ,tribes under subsection 7c77#b7 shall be-- 7#a7 available for activities eligible under the tribal transportation program under section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 administered as if allocated under section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that the set-aside described in subparagraph 7,c7 of section #bjb7;b77#c7 of such title and subsections 7a77#f71 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 of section #bjb of such title shall not apply to such funds4 7f7 ,puerto ,rico funds 7#a7 ,distribution ,of the amount distributed to ,puerto ,rico under subsection 7c77#c7-- 7,a7 the amount specified in section #ajg for each member designated project in ,puerto ,rico shall be reserved to carry out such project2 and 7,b7 any remaining amount shall be available to ,puerto ,rico under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,treatment ,funds made available under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be-- 7,a7 administered as if allocated under section #afe7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 available for activities described under paragraph 7#b77;,c77iii7 of such section2 and 7,c7 not subsection to subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 of such section4 7g7 ,territorial funds 7#a7 ,distribution ,of the amount distributed to a territory under subsection 7c77#d7-- 7,a7 the amount specified in section #ajg for each member designated project in the territory shall be reserved to carry out such project2 7,b7 of amounts remaining after the distribution under subparagraph 7,a71 not more than #a1cib1iah shall be made available to ,american ,samoa2 and 7,c7 any remaining amount shall be available to the territories as described under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,treatment ,funds made available under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall be administered as if allocated under1 and available for activities described under1 section #afe7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7h7 ,federal land management agency funds 7#a7 ,distribution ,amounts distributed under subsection 7c77#e7 shall be distributed among the ,federal land management agencies as follows3 7,a7 #ii1did1adg for the ,national ,park ,service4 7,b7 #i1idi1dae for the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7,c7 #f1cja1bif for the ,united ,states ,forest ,service4 7,d7 #h1fbb1hbf to be allocated to the remaining ,federal land management agencies described in section #bjc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,treatment ,funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 available for activities eligible under the ,federal lands transportation program under section #bjc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 administered as if allocated under section #bjc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7i7 ,member designated projects 7#a7 ,treatment 7,a7 ,in general ,member designated project funds shall be available until expended1 except as specified in paragraph 7#b77;,c77iv74 7,b7 ,requirements 7i7 ,in general ,except as specified in paragraph 7#b77;,c77iv7 or clauses 7ii7 or 7iii71 member designated project funds shall be administered as if apportioned-- 7,i7 for a project eligible under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 under such chapter2 7,,ii7 for a project eligible under chapter #b of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 under such chapter2 or 7,,iii7 for a project eligible under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 under such chapter4 7ii7 ,federal share ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,federal share of the cost of a project assisted with member designated project funds shall be determined in accordance with section #abj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or1 in the case of a transit capital project1 may be determined in accordance with section #ecbc7;i77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 if applicable4 7iii7 ,transit projects 7,i7 ,transfers ,member designated project funds made available for transit capital and planning projects may be transferred to1 and administered by1 the ,secretary in accordance with section #ajd7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,,ii7 ,designated recipients ,member designated project authorizations specified in section #ajg distributed to a ,state for transit capital and planning projects shall be made available for obligation to a designated or direct recipient or subrecipient under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as specified in section #ajg or1 if no such eligible recipient is identified1 to the designated recipient in the location specified in such section4 7#b7 ,repurposing of funds 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,request ,beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 except as described in clause 7ii71 if less than #aj percent of the amount reserved for a member designated project for a ,state1 ,puerto ,rico1 or territory has been obligated1 the ,state1 ,puerto ,rico1 or a territory1 respectively1 may submit to the ,secretary1 a request to use1 under subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 the unobligated amount reserved for the member designated project2 and 7,,ii7 the obligation authority that is associated with such amount4 7ii7 ,completed projects ,if the project has been completed and an unobligated amount remains reserved for a member designated project1 a ,state1 ,puerto ,rico1 or territory may submit to the ,secretary certification that such project has been completed 7and the ,secretary shall verify such completion74 ,upon verification1 the ,state1 ,puerto ,rico1 or territory1 respectively1 may use1 under subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 the unobligated amount reserved for the member designated project2 and 7,,ii7 the obligation authority that is associated with such amount4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in making the determination under subparagraph 7,a77i71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 consider whether the member designated project can be completed with the amount reserved for the member designated project and other committed funds2 7ii7 determine whether the public entity serving as the project sponsor listed in the ,committee ,report1 or any subsequent report superceding such ,committee ,report1 accompanying this ,act supports the proposed repurposing2 and 7iii7 ensure that the proposed repurposing would be used for a project with the same eligible project type4 7,c7 ,treatment ,funds for which the ,secretary approves a request or verifies a completed project under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 may be used and shall be treated-- 7,i7 for a request by a ,state1 as if such amount was made available under subsection 7d77#a77;,b77ii72 7,,ii7 for a request by ,puerto ,rico1 as if such amount was made available under subsection 7f77#a77;,b72 and 7,,iii7 for a request by a territory1 as if such amount was made available under subsection 7g77#a77;,c72 7ii7 shall be used within the location described in subparagraph 7,d77ii72 7iii7 shall be subject to the ,federal share specified in section #abj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or1 in the case of a transit capital project1 may be determined in accordance with section #ecbc7;i77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as applicable2 and 7iv7 notwithstanding paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 shall remain available for obligation for a period of #c fiscal years after the last day of the fiscal year in which the ,secretary approves the request4 7,d7 ,location of projects ,funds for which the ,secretary approves a request under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 for funds specified in section #ajg to be used within a metropolitan planning area 7as such term is defined in section #acd7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code71 applied to an activity within or predominantly serving such metropolitan area2 7ii7 for funds specified in section #ajg to be used within a political subdivision of a ,state1 applied to an activity within or predominantly serving such political subdivision2 7iii7 for funds specified in section #ajg to be used within ,puerto ,rico1 applied to an activity within ,puerto ,rico2 and 7iv7 for funds specified in section #ajg to be used within a territory1 applied to an activity within such territory4 7,e7 ,obligation authority ,notwithstanding subsection 7b77#a77;,b77ii71 obligation authority that is repurposed under this paragraph shall remain available for obligation for a period of #c fiscal years after the last day of the fiscal year in which the ,secretary approves the request or verifies the completed project under subparagraph 7,a74 #ajd4 ,federal ,transit ,administration 7a7 ,all stations accessibility program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make grants under this subsection to assist eligible entities in financing capital projects to upgrade accessibility for persons with disabilities by increasing the number of covered stations that meet 7including exceeding7 the new construction standards of title ,,ii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq474 7#b7 ,eligible costs ,a grant awarded under this section shall be used on a covered system for the purpose described in paragraph 7#a7 only-- 7,a7 for a project to repair1 improve1 or relocate station infrastructure at a covered station2 7,b7 to develop or modify a plan for pursuing public transportation accessibility projects2 or 7,c7 to carry out other projects at covered stations that meet 7including exceeding7 the new construction standards of title ,,ii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq474 7#c7 ,eligible facilities ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 may not provide a grant awarded under this subsection to upgrade a station that is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities1 including individuals who use wheelchairs1 consistent with current new construction standards under title ,,ii the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abca et seq472 and 7,b7 may provide a grant to upgrade a station that is not accessible and usable as described in paragraph 7#a71 even if related services1 programs1 or activities1 when viewed in entirety1 are readily accessible and usable as so described4 7#d7 ,application ,to apply for a grant under this subsection1 an applicant shall provide to the ,secretary such information as the ,secretary may require1 including1 at a minimum1 information on-- 7,a7 the extent to which the proposed project will increase the accessibility of a covered system2 7,b7 projected improvements in access to jobs1 community activities1 and essential destinations provided by such project2 7,c7 the applicant's plans to-- 7i7 enhance the customer experience and maximize accessibility of rolling stock and stations for individuals with disabilities2 7ii7 improve the operations of1 provide efficiencies of service to1 and enhance the public transportation system for individuals with disabilities2 and 7iii7 address equity of service to all riders regardless of ability1 including for riders of differing abilities that are low-income1 seniors1 or riders from communities of color2 and 7,d7 coordination between the applicant and disability advocacy entities4 7#e7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the net project cost of a grant provided under this subsection shall be #ij percent4 ,the recipient may provide additional local matching amounts4 7#f7 ,grant requirements ,except as otherwise provided under this subsection1 a grant provided under this subsection shall be subject to the requirements of section #ecjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,grant solicitation ,the ,secretary may provide funds authorized under this subsection through #a or more notices of funding opportunity4 7#h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated from the ,mass ,transit ,account #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb to provide grants under this subsection4 7#i7 ,availability of amounts ,amounts made available under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall remain available for #d fiscal years after the fiscal year for which the amount is made available2 and 7,b7 that remain unobligated at the end of the period described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made available to other eligible projects4 7#aj7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7,a7 ,covered station ,the term covered station means a rail fixed guideway public transportation station for passenger use constructed prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,covered system ,the term covered system means a rail fixed guideway public transportation system that was in operation before ,july #bf1 #aiij4 7,c7 ,disability ,the term disability has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb74 7,d7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a ,state or local governmental authority that operates a rail fixed guideway public transportation system that was in operation before ,july #bf1 #aiij4 7b7 ,reducing transit deserts 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make grants under this subsection to eligible recipients for eligible projects to establish new bus service or increase the frequency of bus service4 7#b7 ,eligible projects ,eligible projects under this subsection are projects in eligible areas-- 7,a7 to establish or enhance bus service with headways equal to or shorter than #bj minutes for at least #ah hours per day in neighborhoods lacking such service2 7,b7 to establish or increase express lane transit service that connects communities to jobs and essential destinations1 as long as such service will improve mobility or expand affordable transportation options in underserved communities2 or 7,c7 to establish or enhance high-quality bus service to community colleges and ,minority ,serving ,institutions1 including ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities4 7#c7 ,eligible costs ,eligible costs under this section include-- 7,a7 acquisition of vehicles2 7,b7 acquisition1 installation1 and construction of bus stops1 stations1 and related infrastructure2 7,c7 maintenance activities to support the expanded service2 7,d7 adding service hours or days to existing transit service2 and 7,e7 operating expenses for up to #b years beginning on the first day of revenue service4 7#d7 ,application ,to apply for a grant under this subsection1 an applicant shall provide to the ,secretary such information as the ,secretary may require1 including information on the extent to which the project will-- 7,a7 provide reliable and frequent connections to jobs1 education and workforce training1 and essential destinations2 7,b7 reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7,c7 support unserved and underserved populations and communities4 7#e7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the net project cost of a capital project carried out using a grant under this subsection shall be #hj percent4 ,the recipient may provide additional local matching amounts4 7,b7 ,operating costs ,the ,federal share of net operating costs for a project carried out using a grant under this subsection shall be not more than #ej percent4 7#f7 ,grant requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,a grant under this subsection shall be subject to the requirements of section #ecjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for eligible recipients1 except operating expenses shall be eligible for funding under this subsection for #b years beginning on the first day of revenue service in urbanized areas with populations greater than #bjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,new or enhanced service ,the new or enhanced service funded under this subsection shall be operated for a period of at least #e years4 7#g7 ,grant solicitation ,the ,secretary may provide funds authorized under this subsection through #a or more notices of funding opportunity4 7#h7 ,justice#dj ,initiative ,in making competitive grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 have a goal that #dj percent of the overall benefits of the ,federal investment flow to disadvantaged communities1 consistent with sections #bai and #bbc of ,executive ,order #adjjh and related regulations1 ,executive ,orders1 and administrative guidance4 7#i7 ,availability of amounts ,any amounts made available under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall remain available for #b fiscal years after the fiscal year for which the amount is made available2 and 7,b7 that remain unobligated at the end of the period described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made available to other eligible projects4 7#aj7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated out of the ,mass ,transit ,account #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb to provide grants under this subsection4 7#aa7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible area ,the term eligible area means a neighborhood or service area1 as defined by the ,secretary1 within an urbanized area that has a population of more than #ajj1jjj where fewer than #de1jjj annual fixed route bus vehicle revenue miles per square mile are operated4 7,b7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient means-- 7i7 designated recipients that allocate funds to fixed route bus operators or express lane transit operators2 or 7ii7 ,state or local governmental entities that operate or propose to operate fixed route bus service or express lane transit4 7,c7 ,express lane transit ,the term express lane transit means an integrated combination of bus rapid transit and tolled managed lanes that allows for limited access entry of toll paying vehicles to restricted lanes1 while prioritizing transit's need and use of available capacity in order to improve transit performance4 7c7 ,federal share adjustments 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to amounts made available under section #ecch7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #ajb7;a77#b77;,b77iii7 of this division1 there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbb such sums as may be necessary to increase the ,federal share1 at the request of the project sponsor1 of a new fixed guideway1 a core capacity improvement1 or a small starts project that is not open to revenue service and that has received an allocation of funding in fiscal years #bjai1 #bjbj1 or #bjba4 7#b7 ,criteria ,in making allocations under subparagraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the extent to which the project sponsor demonstrates a need for a higher ,federal share1 including the extent to which-- 7,a7 a project sponsor made a local financial commitment that exceeded #bj percent of the cost of the project2 and 7,b7 a project sponsor has experienced1 as a result of the coronavirus public health emergency4 7#c7 ,adjustment ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 if a project meets #a or both of the criteria in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall increase the ,federal share of a project under this section by up to #cj percent1 up to a maximum of an #hj percent ,federal share4 7#d7 ,amount ,amounts distributed under this subsection shall be provided notwithstanding the limitation of any calculation of the maximum amount of ,federal financial assistance for the project for a new fixed guideway1 a core capacity improvement1 or a small start project4 #aje4 ,national highway traffic safety administration 7a7 ,special funding for fiscal year #bjbb 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts authorized under section #ajb1 there is authorized to be appropriated from the ,highway ,account for fiscal year #bjbb1 for activities under this subsection1 #bdd1ead1jjj4 7,b7 ,contract authority ,amounts authorized under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if such funds were apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,obligation limitation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for fiscal year #bjbb1 obligations for activities authorized under this paragraph and obligations for activities authorized under section #ajb7;a77#b77;,a77i77,,ii77bb7 that exceed amounts authorized under section #djja7;a77#f7 of the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id7 shall not exceed #bdg1ghc1jjj4 7#b7 ,distribution of funds ,amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbb under paragraph 7#a7 shall be distributed as follows3 7,a7 #aje1jjj1jjj for carrying out section #djb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 #ae1cab1jjj for carrying out section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 #ai1bjb1jjj for carrying out section #djd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 #aje1jjj1jjj for carrying out section #dje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,cooperative research and evaluation ,notwithstanding the apportionment formula set forth in section #djb7;c77#b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #djc7;f77#a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #b1ejj1jjj of the total amount available for apportionment to the ,states for highway safety programs under section #djb7;c77#b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 fiscal year #bjbb1 shall be available for expenditure by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration1 for a cooperative research and evaluation program to research and evaluate priority highway safety countermeasures4 #ajf4 ,federal motor carrier safety administration 7a7 ,special funding for fiscal year #bjbb 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to amounts authorized under section #ajb1 there is authorized to be appropriated from the ,highway ,account for fiscal year #bjbb1 for activities under this subsection1 #bji1ijj1jjj4 7,b7 ,obligation limitation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for fiscal year #bjbb1 obligations for activities authorized under this paragraph shall not exceed #bji1ijj1jjj4 7#b7 ,distribution of funds ,amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbb under paragraph 7#a7 shall be distributed as follows3 7,a7 ,subject to section #caajd7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7i7 #hj1eab1jjj for carrying out section #caajb 7except subsection 7l77 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code72 7ii7 #ad1bjh1jjj for carrying out section #caajb7l7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iii7 #bc1fhj1jjj for carrying out section #cacac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 #ia1ejj1jjj for carrying out section #caaaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,treatment of funds ,amounts made available under this section shall be made available for obligation and administered as if made available under chapter #caa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,administrative expenses ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration shall ensure that funds made available under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 are used1 to the maximum extent practicable1 to support-- 7#a7 the acceleration of planned investments to modernize the ,administration's information technology and information management systems2 7#b7 the completion of outstanding statutory mandates required by ,,map-#ba 7#aab-ada7 and the ,,fast ,act 7#aad-id72 and 7#c7 a ,large ,truck ,crash ,causal ,factors ,study of the ,administration4 #ajg4 ,member designated project authorizations 7a7 ,member designated projects ,the amount listed for each member designated project in the table in subsection 7c7 shall be available 7from amounts made available by paragraphs 7#a71 7#c71 and 7#d7 of section #ajc7;c77 for fiscal year #bjbb to carry out each such project4 7b7 ,savings clause 7#a7 ,additional information ,in administering member designated projects1 the ,secretary shall consider the additional information provided in the ,committee ,report1 or any subsequent report superceding such ,committee ,report1 accompanying this ,act4 7#b7 ,subsequent phases 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 nothing in the table in subsection 7c71 or in the ,committee ,report1 or any subsequent report superceding such ,committee ,report1 accompanying this ,act1 shall prevent the ,secretary1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 from allowing a subsequent phase of a member designated project to be carried out with funds reserved for such project under subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,project sponsor concurrence ,the ,secretary shall only allow under this paragraph a subsequent phase of a member designated project to be carried out with funds reserved for such project under subsection 7c7 with the concurrence of the project sponsor for such project listed in the ,committee ,report1 or any subsequent report superseding such ,committee ,report1 accompanying this ,act4 7#c7 ,repurposing ,nothing in the table in subsection 7c71 or the ,committee ,report1 or any subsequent report superceding such ,committee ,report1 accompanying this ,act1 shall prevent funds reserved for a member designated project from being repurposed as described in section #ajc7;i77#b71 provided that all requirements in such section are satisfied4 7c7 ,project designations ,the table in this subsection is as follows3 ,no4,project ,name,city,state_/,territory,amount#a;,c owles ,street ,reconstruction ,fairbanks,a,k#g1iee1jjjb,replace ,bridge #aad4c ,anchorage,a,k#f1dba1bjjc,seldon ,road ,extension1 ,phase #b,wasilla,a,k#e1fbc1hjjd;,alabama ,state ,highway #gg ,northbound ,bridge ,replacement ,project,southside,a,l#b1cif1bjje,lighti ng and ,landscaping on ,i-#he at ,exit #eg ,auburn,a,l#a1hdj1jjjf,realignment of ,,sr-#bb to ,,us-#dca,roanoke,a,l#h1jje1jjjg,red ,bay ,interchange ,lighting at ,,sr-#bd 7,corr ,v7 and ,,sr-#ai,red ,bay,a,l#hfj1jjjh,widening of ,hwy #daa,moody,a,l#eji1jjji;,bridge ,replacement on ,,cr-#ci,montgomery,a,l #b1cci1gagaj;,bridge ,replacement over ,sipsey ,river ,greene and ,pickens ,counties,a,l #c1bif1ifcaa;,dallas ,county--,bridge ,replacement on ,,sr-#ad;,dallas ,county,a,l #f1bci1iciab,resurfacing on ,,us-#dc ,marengo ,county,a,l #a1faf1jjjac,resurfacing on ,,us-#hd;,choctaw ,county,a,l #a1faf1jjjad,streetscape--,civil ,rights ,district ,freedom ,trail,birmingham,a,l #b1jjj1jjjae,streetscape--,richard ,arrington ,blvd ,safety ,improvements ,birmingham,a,l #a1ifi1ffdaf;,future ,i-#eg;,clay ,county,a,r#bj1jjj1jjjagefth ,street ,roadway ,mobility and ,safety ,improvements,phoenix,a,z#e1jjj1jjjaheth _/#fth ,street ,complete ,streets ,project,tucson,a,z#g1jjj1jjjc1ejj1jjjc1 ejj1jjjaiggth ,street ,access ,improvements,scottsdale,a,z#a1ajb1gdhbj ;,chino ,road ,extension ,phase ,i,i,douglas,a,z#b1iaj1jjjba;,cool ,pavement ,program,phoenix,a,z#c1bjj1jjjbb;,davis ,road ,mileposts #e #ac,tombstone and ,mc,neal,a,z#d1jjj1jjjbc;,downtown ,electric ,vehicle ,charging ,stations,phoenix,a,z#b1djj1jjjbd;,drexe l ,road ,extension and ,bridge ,project,tucson,a,z#e1jjj1jjjbe;,electri c ,bus ,infrastructure,flagstaff,a,z#a1dhe1jjjb f;,flashing ,yellow ,arrow 7,,fya7 ,phase ,i,i,i,glendale,a,z#hjj1jjjbg;,grand ,canalscape ,improvements ,phase ,,iv3 #dgth ,avenue to ,interstate #ag,phoenix,a,z#e1jjj1jjjbh;,highline ,canal ,recreational ,path ,lighting ,replacement,guadalupe,a,z#eja1hbdbi;,i- #aj1 ,loop #bjb to ,,sr #chg,phoenix,a,z#e1jjj1jjjcj;,intersecti on ,safety ,improvements at ,six ,high-,crash ,locations in ,phoenix,phoenix,a,z#e1gfj1jjjca,kyrene ,branch ,canal ,shared ,use ,path,chandler,a,z#a1geh1jjjcb,lone ,tree ,corridor,flagstaff,a,z#h1jjj1jjjcc,path way ,project1 ,baffert ,dr to ,nogales ,high ,school,nogales,a,z#a1bbj1aficd,peters ,road ,widening,casa ,grande,a,z#e1jjj1jjjce,san ,xavier ,road ,pedestrian ,pathway ,project,tucson,a,z#had1jjjcf,sonoran ,corridor ,tier ,,ii ,e,i,s,tucson ,,az#e1jjj1jjjcg,south ,campbell ,avenue ,complete ,streets ,project,tucson,a,z#f1bji1hcach,tempe_/, mesa ,streetcar ,rio ,salado ,east ,extension,tempe and ,mesa,a,z#d1jjj1jjjci,tucson ,regional ,north-,south ,bus ,rapid ,transit 7,,brt7 ,corridor,tucson,a,z#f1eab1jjjc1bef1jjjc 1bef1jjjdj,,us#hi_/ ,lake ,powell ,blvd ,roundabout,page,a,z#e1jjj1jjjb1ejj1jjjb 1ejj1jjjda;,california ,state ,route #eg_/fj ,confluence ,chokepoint ,relief ,program ,diamond ,bar,c,a#ah1jjj1jjjdb;,cohasset ,road ,widening and ,fire ,safety ,project,cohasset,c,a#ijj1jjjdc;,commerc e ,center ,drive ,bridge1 ,los ,angeles ,county,unincorporated ,los ,angeles ,county,c,a#c1fff1fffdd;,creating the ,next-,generation ,santa ,ana ,regional ,transportation ,center,santa ,ana,c,a#a1bhj1jjjde;,first ,avenue ,bridges ,replacement over ,mojave ,river and ,overflows,barstow,c,a#g1jjj1jjjdf;,firs t ,street ,pedestrian ,improvements ,santa ,ana,c,a#d1jjj1jjjdg;,fix #e ,cascade ,gateway,redding,c,a#ae1jjj1jjjdh;,harbo r ,boulevard ,street ,improvements,garden ,grove,c,a#f1bdh1cjcdi;,intersection ,safety ,improvements ,projects ,anaheim,c,a#gej1jjjej;,interstate #aj_/,wildwood ,canyon ,road ,interchange ,project,yucaipa,c,a#a1jjj1jjjea;,inters tate #ae 7,i-#ae7_/,state ,route #gh 7,,sr-#gh7 ,managed ,lanes ,project,escondido,c,a#bj1jjj1jjjeb;,int erstate #ae ,corridor ,operations ,project,corona,c,a#c1jjj1jjjec,national ,trail ,highway ,widening,victorville,c,a#e1jjj1jjjed,pl ant #db ,access and ,safety ,enhancements,palmdale,c,a#h1fff1fffee,q uick ,fix ,circulation ,improvement ,project,santa ,clarita,c,a#c1fff1fffef,roe ,road ,extension ,project--,phase #a,paradise,c,a#a1hjj1jjjeg,scott ,road_/,bundy ,canyon ,road ,widening ,project,menifee,c,a#ab1jjj1jjjeh,sequoi a ,avenue ,railroad ,grade ,crossing ,upgrade,simi ,valley,c,a#d1jjj1jjjei,southgate ,interchange 7,,eir ,only7,chico,c,a#a1hjj1jjjfj,,sr-#baj #eth ,street ,interchange,highland,c,a#c1jjj1jjjfa,st ate ,route #da ,excelsior ,corridor ,project,fresno ,county,c,a#bj1jjj1jjjfb,temescal ,canyon ,road ,widening ,project 7,el ,cerrito ,segment7,corona,c,a#e1jjj1jjjfc,the ,anaheim ,way3 ,night ,owl ,transit ,service,anaheim,c,a#fej1jjjfd,transit ,security ,operations ,center,anaheim ,,ca#e1jjj1jjjfe,,us#cie ,olancha-,cartago #d ,lane ,project,olancha1 ,cartago,c,a#b1jjj1jjjff8;,i0 ,street ,operating ,maintenance ,facility ,rehabilitation ,project,san ,bernardino,c,a #b1jjj1jjjfg,street ,resurfacing ,project,daly ,city,c,a #a1jjj1jjjfhe and #acd ,freeway ,electric ,vehicle ,,dc ,fast ,charging ,network,burbank,c,a #a1jjj1jjjejj1jjjejj1jjjfigth ,street ,bridge,modesto,c,a #f1ejj1jjjgj;,,ada ,curb-,ramp and ,sidewalk ,improvements,long ,beach,c,a #a1dej1jjjga;,additional ,mini ,highs at ,caltrain ,stations,san ,francisco1 ,burlingame1 ,san ,mateo1 ,belmont1 ,palo ,alto1 ,mountain ,view1 ,sunnyvale1 ,san ,jose1 ,morgan ,hill1 ,san ,martin1 and ,gilroy,c,a #hef1jjjcjf1jjjeej1jjjgb;,agnew ,siding ,track ,infrastructure ,project,santa ,clara,c,a #f1faj1jjjgc;,alder ,avenue ,improvements at ,,sr-#baj,rialto,c,a #b1chj1jjjgd;,altadena ,community ,safe ,routes to ,school ,plan ,altadena,c,a #dhj1jjjge;,amar ,road ,complete ,streets from ,baldwin ,park ,boulevard to ,unruh ,avenue1 ,unincorporated ,west ,puente ,valley1 ,c,a,la ,puente,c,a #b1bej1jjjgf;,anaheim ,street ,corridor ,improvements,long ,beach,c,a #ab1jjj1jjjgg;,antioch ,bicycle ,garden,antioch,c,a #b1jjj1jjjgh;,appian ,way ,pedestrian ,crossing ,enhancements,el ,sobrante,c,a #b1jjj1jjjgi;,arcade-,cripple ,creek ,trail 7formerly ,electric ,greenway ,trail7 ,citrus ,heights and ,orangevale,c,a #a1ajj1jjjhj;,arrow ,highway ,median ,island ,installation ,project from ,azusa ,avenue to ,citrus ,avenue,azusa,c,a #c1jjj1jjjha;,arrow ,highway ,rehabilitation ,project from ,east ,city ,limit to ,west ,city ,limit,san ,dimas,c,a #a1fjj1jjjhb;,artesia ,great ,boulevard,long ,beach,c,a #h1jjj1jjjhc;,at-grade ,caltrain ,crossing ,safety ,project--,e4 ,bellevue ,avenue and ,villa ,terrace,san ,mateo,c,a #c1jjj1jjjhd;,atlantic ,avenue ,improvements,los ,angeles,c,a #e1bjj1jjjhe;,atwater-,merced ,expressway 7,,ame7 ,phase #a;,b ,right of ,way acquisition,merced,c,a #b1jjj1jjjhf;,azusa ,avenue ,pedestrian ,handicap ,accessibility ,signal ,synchronization ,improvements ,project ,west ,covina,c,a #c1jjj1jjjhg;,bay ,bridge ,forward - ,i-#hj_/,powell ,street ,transit ,access and ,i-#hj ,westbound ,bus ,lane ,extension,emeryville and ,oakland ,,ca #c1jjj1jjjhh;,bay ,trail at ,shoreline ,park,san ,leandro,c,a #c1jjj1jjjhi;,bay ,trail ,connectivity--,vista ,point ,bay ,trail,sausalito,c,a #a1cjj1jjjij;,belmont ,alameda de las ,pulgas ,corridor ,project,belmont,c,a #b1djj1jjjia;,beverly and ,robertson ,boulevards ,complete ,street ,improvements,west ,hollywood,c,a #c1jjj1jjjib;,boulder ,creek ,complete ,streets ,improvements ,project,boulder ,creek,c,a #a1ejj1jjjic;,broadway ,rehabilitation ,project,glendale,c,a #b1jjh1jjjid;,build a non-motorized multi-use path along ,state ,route #a1 connecting the communities of ,morro ,bay and ,cayucos in ,san ,luis ,obispo ,county,cayucos,c,a #d1jjj1jjjie;,bus_/,rail ,support ,facilities and ,equipment 7,trolley ,yard ,expansion ,project7,san ,diego,c,a #b1jjj1jjjif;,cabrillo ,mole ,phase ,i,i,avalon,c,a #f1gjj1jjjig;,caltrain ,crossing ,optimization ,project ,san ,jose,c,a #cae1jjjih;,camino ,pablo ,pathway ,rehabilitation ,project ,orinda,c,a #ebh1jjjii;,capital ,south,east ,connector--,segment ,d#c ,class #a ,multi-,use ,path and ,broadband ,folsom,c,a #b1jjj1jjjajj;,central ,avenue ,safety ,improvement ,project - ,additional ,roundabout,alameda,c,a #a1hjj1jjjaja;,central ,mobility ,hub ,pre-,construction ,project,san ,diego,c,a #be1jjj1jjjab1ejj1jjjab1ejj1jjjajb;,chan dler ,blvd ,bike ,path ,gap ,closure,los ,angeles,c,a #djj1jjjajc;,chapman ,avenue_/,lamplighter ,street ,traffic ,signal,garden ,grove,c,a #djj1jjjajd;,chip ,seal ,program,lakeport,c,a #b1bhh1jjjaje;,city of ,ojai ,electric ,trolley ,ojai,c,a #ddj1jjjajf;,city of ,san ,fernando ,fixed ,trolley 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#b1jjj1jjjadfd,vliet ,street ,resurfacing ,project,milwaukee,w,i #d1bjj1jjjadfe;,hal ,greer ,boulevard ,corridor ,upgrade ,huntington,w,v#f1djj1jjjadff,michael ,angiulli ,memorial ,bridge,north ,view,w,v#b1jhj1jjjadfg,new ,cumberland--,,wv #b,new ,cumberland,w,v#c1bjj1jjjadfh,princeton ,overhead ,bridge,princeton,w,v#c1fjj1jjjadfi,rock ,creek ,interchange--,new ,access ,road,rock ,creek,w,v#aj1jjj1jjjadgj,route #ic ,scherr ,overpass,scherr,w,v#c1abj1jjjadga,van ,voorhis ,road,morgantown,w,v#f1hjj1jjjadgb,,wvu ,,prt ,passenger ,stations ,rehabilitation ,project,morgantown,w,v#d1hjj1jjjadgc;,e xcelsior ,springs ,safe ,streets and ,sidewalks,excelsior ,springs,m,o#i1ddd1gjfadgd;,fox ,river ,regional ,trail3 ,hoover ,forest ,preserve-,fox ,river ,bluffs ,connecting ,trail ,segment,yorkville,i,l#bdj1jjjadge;,city of ,red ,wing ,levee ,road ,realignment ,project,red ,wing,m,n#c1abd1eba #ajh4 ,report on progress of ,,dbe program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to ,congress a report on the disadvantaged business enterprises program carried out by the ,department of ,transportation pursuant to section #aaja7;c7 of this division4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the percentage and dollar amount of ,federal funds paid to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in the prior fiscal year for each ,state and territory of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,definitions ,the terms small business concern and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals have the meanings given such terms in section #aaja7;c77#b74 ,b ,surface ,transportation #ajja4 ,applicability of division 7a7 ,applicability ,this division1 including the amendments made by this division1 applies beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,reference to date of enactment ,in this division and the amendments made by this division1 any reference to-- 7#a7 the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 the date of enactment of a provision of this division2 7#c7 the date of enactment of a provision added to law by an amendment made by this division2 or 7#d7 the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act added to law by an amendment made by this division1 shall be treated as a reference to ,october #a1 #bjbb4 7c7 ,exception for immediate application ,subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall not apply to the following sections and any amendments made by such sections3 7#a7 ,section #aaje4 7#b7 ,section #aajg4 7#c7 ,section #acje4 7#d7 ,subsections 7c77#a7 and 7d7 of section #bajd4 7#e7 ,section #bajf4 7#f7 ,section #baab4 7#g7 ,section #bbjd7a77;,a74 7#h7 ,section #bcje4 7#i7 ,section #bcjg4 7#aj7 ,section #bijb7b74 ,i ,federal-,aid ,highways ,a ,authorizations and ,program ,conditions #aaja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,the following amounts are authorized to be appropriated out of the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account73 7#a7 ,federal-aid highway program ,for the national highway performance program under section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the pre-disaster mitigation program under section #abd of such title1 the railway crossings program under section #acj of such title1 the surface transportation program under section #acc of such title1 the highway safety improvement program under section #adh of such title1 the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program under section #adi of such title1 the clean corridors program under section #aea of such title1 the national highway freight program under section #afg of such title1 the carbon pollution reduction program under section #aga of such title1 and metropolitan planning under section #acd of such title-- 7,a7 #ef1ebb1jdh1dbi for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #eg1dhj1fdf1ggf for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #eh1eie1cei1gab for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #ei1fah1fff1ahf for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program ,for credit assistance under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program under chapter #f of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#c7 ,construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities ,for construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities under section #adg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #abj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#d7 ,federal lands and tribal transportation programs 7,a7 ,tribal transportation program ,for the tribal transportation program under section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #hjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7,b7 ,federal lands transportation program 7i7 ,in general ,for the ,federal lands transportation program under section #bjc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #eee1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7ii7 ,allocation ,of the amount made available for a fiscal year under clause 7i7-- 7,i7 the amount for the ,national ,park ,service is #djj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf2 7,,ii7 the amount for the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service is #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf2 7,,iii7 the amount for the ,united ,states ,forest ,service is #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf2 7,,iv7 the amount for the ,corps of ,engineers is #af1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf2 7,v7 the amount for the ,bureau of ,land ,management is #af1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf2 7,,vi7 the amount for the ,bureau of ,reclamation is #af1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf2 and 7,,vii7 the amount for independent ,federal agencies with natural resource and land management responsibilities is #g1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7,c7 ,federal lands access program ,for the ,federal lands access program under section #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #cde1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7,d7 ,federal lands and tribal major projects grants ,to carry out section #bjh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #djj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#e7 ,territorial and ,puerto ,rico highway program ,for the territorial and ,puerto ,rico highway program under section #afe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the amounts specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #afe7;a7 for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#f7 ,projects of national and regional significance ,for projects of national and regional significance under section #aag of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#g7 ,community transportation investment grants ,to carry out section #agc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #fjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#h7 ,community climate innovation grants ,to carry out section #agb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#i7 ,national scenic byways program ,to carry out section #afb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #af1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal year #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#aj7 ,rebuild rural bridges program ,to carry out section #acjg of this ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#aa7 ,parking for commercial motor vehicles ,to carry out section #acjh of this ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#ab7 ,active connected transportation grant program ,to carry out section #acji of this ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#ac7 ,wildlife crossings program ,to carry out section #acaj of this ,act1 #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#ad7 ,reconnecting neighborhoods program ,to carry out section #acaa of this ,act1 #gej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#ae7 ,metro performance program ,to carry out section #acje of this ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#af7 ,gridlock reduction grant program ,to carry out section #acjf of this ,act1 #ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7b7 ,authorization for ,national ,scenic ,byways ,there is authorized to be appropriated out of the general fund of the ,treasury #ci1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf to carry out section #afb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,treatment of funds ,amounts made available under paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ad7 of subsection 7a7 shall be administered as if apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,disadvantaged business enterprises 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7,a7 despite the real improvements caused by the disadvantaged business enterprise program1 minority- and women-owned businesses across the country continue to confront serious and significant obstacles to success caused by race and gender discrimination in the federally assisted surface transportation market and related markets across the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the continuing race and gender discrimination described in subparagraph 7,a7 merits the continuation of the disadvantaged business enterprise program2 7,c7 recently1 the disparities cause by discrimination against ,african ,american1 ,hispanic ,american1 ,asian ,american1 ,native ,american1 and women business owners have been further exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic and its disproportionate effects on minority- and women-owned businesses across the nation2 7,d7 ,congress has received and reviewed testimony and documentation of race and gender discrimination from numerous sources1 including congressional hearings and other investigative activities1 scientific reports1 reports issued by public and private agencies at every level of government1 news reports1 academic publications1 reports of discrimination by organizations and individuals1 and discrimination lawsuits1 which continue to demonstrate that race- and gender-neutral efforts alone are insufficient to address the problem2 7,e7 the testimony and documentation described in subparagraph 7,d7 demonstrate that discrimination across the ,united ,states poses an injurious and enduring barrier to full and fair participation in surface transportation-related businesses of women business owners and minority business owners and has negatively affected firm formation1 development and success in many aspects of surface transportation-related business in the public and private markets2 and 7,f7 the testimony and documentation described in subparagraph 7,d7 provide a clear picture of the inequality caused by discrimination that continues to plague our nation and a strong basis that there is a compelling need for the continuation of the disadvantaged business enterprise program to address race and gender discrimination in surface transportation-related business4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,small business concern ,the term small business concern means a small business concern 7as the term is used in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 7,b7 ,socially and economically disadvantaged individuals ,the term socially and economically disadvantaged individuals has the meaning given the term in section #h7;d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77 and relevant subcontracting regulations issued pursuant to that ,act1 except that women shall be presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged individuals for purposes of this subsection4 7#c7 ,amounts for small business concerns ,except to the extent that the ,secretary of ,transportation determines otherwise1 not less than #aj percent of the amounts made available for any program under titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,v1 and ,,vii of this division and section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be expended through small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals4 7#d7 ,annual listing of disadvantaged business enterprises ,each ,state shall annually-- 7,a7 survey and compile a list of the small business concerns referred to in paragraph 7#c7 in the ,state1 including the location of the small business concerns in the ,state2 and 7,b7 notify the ,secretary1 in writing1 of the percentage of the small business concerns that are controlled by-- 7i7 women2 7ii7 socially and economically disadvantaged individuals 7other than women72 and 7iii7 individuals who are women and are otherwise socially and economically disadvantaged individuals4 7#e7 ,uniform certification 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish minimum uniform criteria for use by ,state governments in certifying whether a concern qualifies as a small business concern for the purpose of this subsection4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the minimum uniform criteria established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 with respect to a potential small business concern-- 7i7 on-site visits2 7ii7 personal interviews with personnel2 7iii7 issuance or inspection of licenses2 7iv7 analyses of stock ownership2 7v7 listings of equipment2 7vi7 analyses of bonding capacity2 7vii7 listings of work completed2 7viii7 examination of the resumes of principal owners2 7ix7 analyses of financial capacity2 and 7x7 analyses of the type of work preferred4 7#f7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish minimum requirements for use by ,state governments in reporting to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 information concerning disadvantaged business enterprise awards1 commitments1 and achievements2 and 7,b7 such other information as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the disadvantaged business enterprise program4 7#g7 ,compliance with court orders ,nothing in this subsection limits the eligibility of an individual or entity to receive funds made available under titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,v1 and ,,vii of this division and section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 if the entity or person is prevented1 in whole or in part1 from complying with paragraph 7#c7 because a ,federal court issues a final order in which the court finds that a requirement or the implementation of paragraph 7#c7 is unconstitutional4 7#h7 ,sense of ,congress on prompt payment of ,,dbe subcontractors ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,transportation should take additional steps to ensure that recipients comply with section #bf4bi of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7the disadvantaged business enterprises prompt payment rule71 or any corresponding regulation1 in awarding federally funded transportation contracts under laws and regulations administered by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 such additional steps should include increasing the ,department of ,transportation's ability to track and keep records of complaints and to make that information publicly available4 7#i7 ,sense of ,congress on fulfilling certain contracts ,it is the sense of ,congress that contractors participating in a federally funded transportation contract with a small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals should ensure that the percentage of a contract promised to such small business concern is fulfilled1 unless prior approval is obtained consistent with the regulations under part #bf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7d7 ,limitation on financial assistance for state-,owned enterprises 7#a7 ,in general ,funds provided under this section may not be used in awarding or exercising an option on a previously awarded contract1 a contract1 subcontract1 grant1 or loan to an entity that is owned or controlled by1 is a subsidiary of1 or is otherwise related legally or financially to a corporation based in a country that-- 7,a7 is identified as a nonmarket economy country 7as defined in section #gga7ah7 of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afgg7ah777 as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 was identified by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative in the most recent report required by section #ahb of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7 as a priority foreign country under subsection 7a77#b7 of that section2 and 7,c7 is subject to monitoring by the ,trade ,representative under section #cjf of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaf74 7#b7 ,exception ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the term otherwise related legally or financially does not include a minority relationship or investment4 7#c7 ,international agreements ,this subsection shall be applied in a manner consistent with the obligations of the ,united ,states under international agreements4 #aajb4 ,obligation limitation 7a7 ,general limitation ,subject to subsection 7e71 and notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the obligations for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs shall not exceed-- 7#a7 #ff1jig1jib1ebf for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#b7 #ff1egj1fjh1jgj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#c7 #fg1gja1eej1dca for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7#d7 #fh1gda1ijc1eah for fiscal year #bjbf4 7b7 ,exceptions ,the limitations under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to obligations under or for-- 7#a7 section #abe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 section #adg of the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #add note2 #ib ,stat4 #bgad72 7#c7 section #i of the ,federal-,aid ,highway ,act of #aiha 7#ie ,stat4 #agja72 7#d7 subsections 7b7 and 7j7 of section #aca of the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aihb 7#if ,stat4 #baai72 7#e7 subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #adi of the ,surface ,transportation and ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance ,act of #aihg 7#aja ,stat4 #aih72 7#f7 sections #aajc through #aajh of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj72 7#g7 section #aeg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect on ,june #h1 #aiih72 7#h7 section #aje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #aiih through #bjjd1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#i7 ,federal-aid highway programs for which obligation authority was made available under the ,transportation ,equity ,act for the #bast ,century 7#aab ,stat4 #ajg7 or subsequent ,acts for multiple years or to remain available until expended1 but only to the extent that the obligation authority has not lapsed or been used2 7#aj7 section #aje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #bjje through #bjab1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#aa7 section #afjc of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aah note2 #aai ,stat4 #abdh71 to the extent that funds obligated in accordance with that section were not subject to a limitation on obligations at the time at which the funds were initially made available for obligation2 7#ab7 section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #bjac through #bjae1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#ac7 section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7but1 for fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbb1 only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#ad7 section #bjc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7but1 for fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf1 only in an amount equal to #eej1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 and 7#ae7 section #acc7;d77#a77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7but1 for fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf1 only in an amount equal to #hi1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years74 7c7 ,distribution of obligation authority ,subject to paragraph 7#a77;,b71 for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,transportation-- 7#a7 7,a7 shall not distribute obligation authority provided by subsection 7a7 for the fiscal year for-- 7i7 amounts authorized for administrative expenses and programs by section #ajd7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 amounts authorized for the ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics2 7iii7 amounts authorized for the tribal transportation program under section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iv7 amounts authorized for the territorial and ,puerto ,rico highway program under section #afe7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf1 in addition to the amounts described in subparagraph 7,a71 shall not distribute obligation authority provided by subsection 7a7 for the fiscal year for amounts authorized for the metro performance program under section #acje of this ,act2 7#b7 shall not distribute an amount of obligation authority provided by subsection 7a7 that is equal to the unobligated balance of amounts-- 7,a7 made available from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for previous fiscal years1 the funds for which are allocated by the ,secretary 7or apportioned by the ,secretary under section #bjb or #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 for which obligation authority was provided in a previous fiscal year2 7#c7 shall determine the proportion that-- 7,a7 the obligation authority provided by subsection 7a7 for the fiscal year1 less the aggregate of amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 bears to 7,b7 the total of-- 7i7 the sums authorized to be appropriated for the ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs1 other than sums authorized to be appropriated for-- 7,i7 provisions of law described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ac7 of subsection 7b72 7,,ii7 section #bjc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 equal to the amount referred to in subsection 7b77#ad7 for the fiscal year2 and 7,,iii7 section #acc7;d77#a77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 equal to the amount referred to in subsection 7b77#ae7 for the fiscal year2 less 7ii7 the aggregate of the amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 7#d7 shall distribute the obligation authority provided by subsection 7a71 less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 for each of the programs 7other than programs to which paragraph 7#a7 applies7 that are allocated by the ,secretary under this ,act and title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or apportioned by the ,secretary under section #bjb or #bjd of such title1 by multiplying-- 7,a7 the proportion determined under paragraph 7#c72 by 7,b7 the amounts authorized to be appropriated for each such program for the fiscal year2 and 7#e7 shall distribute the obligation authority provided by subsection 7a71 less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and the amounts distributed under paragraph 7#d71 for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs that are apportioned by the ,secretary under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7other than the amounts apportioned for the surface transportation program in section #acc7;d77#a77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 that are exempt from the limitation under subsection 7b77#ae7 and the amounts apportioned under sections #bjb and #bjd of such title7 in the proportion that-- 7,a7 amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to each ,state for the fiscal year2 bears to 7,b7 the total of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to all ,states for the fiscal year4 7d7 ,redistribution of unused obligation authority ,notwithstanding subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall1 after ,august #a of each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf-- 7#a7 revise a distribution of the obligation authority made available under subsection 7c7 if an amount distributed cannot be obligated during that fiscal year2 and 7#b7 redistribute sufficient amounts to those ,states able to obligate amounts in addition to those previously distributed during that fiscal year1 giving priority to those ,states having large unobligated balances of funds apportioned under section #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,special limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 obligation limitations imposed by subsection 7a7 shall apply to contract authority for-- 7,a7 transportation research programs carried out under chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and title ,v of this ,act2 and 7,b7 the metro performance program under section #acje of this ,act4 7#b7 ,exception ,obligation authority made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 remain available for a period of #d fiscal years2 and 7,b7 be in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed on obligations for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for future fiscal years4 7f7 ,lop-,off 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of distribution of obligation authority under subsection 7c7 for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall distribute to the ,states any funds that-- 7,a7 are authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year for ,federal-aid highway programs2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines will not be allocated to the ,states 7or will not be apportioned to the ,states under section #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code71 and will not be available for obligation1 for the fiscal year because of the imposition of any obligation limitation for the fiscal year4 7#b7 ,ratio ,funds shall be distributed under paragraph 7#a7 in the same proportion as the distribution of obligation authority under subsection 7c77#e74 7#c7 ,availability ,funds distributed to each ,state under paragraph 7#a7 shall be available for any purpose described in section #acc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aajc4 ,definitions and declaration of policy ,section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 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 7#bf71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#cj71 7#ca71 7#cb71 7#cc71 and 7#cd7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#d71 7#e71 7#g71 7#i71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bg71 7#bi71 7#cj71 7#cc71 7#cd71 7#ce71 7#cf71 7#cg71 7#ch71 7#ci71 7#dc71 7#dd71 7#de71 7#df71 and 7#dg71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,adaptation ,the term adaptation means an adjustment in natural or human systems in anticipation of1 or in response to1 a changing environment in a way that moderates negative effects of extreme events or climate change4 2 7,c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#c7 ,areas of persistent poverty ,the term areas of persistent poverty means-- 7,a7 any county that has had #bj percent or more of the population of such county living in poverty over the past #cj years1 as measured by the #aiij and #bjjj decennial censuses and the most recent ,small ,area ,income and ,poverty ,estimates2 7,b7 any census tract with a poverty rate of at least #bj percent1 as measured by the most recent #e-year data series available from the ,american ,community ,survey of the ,bureau of the ,census for all ,states and ,puerto ,rico2 or 7,c7 any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states that has had #bj percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past #cj years1 as measured by the #aiij1 #bjjj1 and #bjaj decennial censuses1 or equivalent data1 of the ,bureau of the ,census4 4 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#f7 ,climate change ,the term climate change means any significant change in the measures of climate lasting for an extended period of time1 and may include major changes in temperature1 precipitation1 wind patterns1 or sea level1 among others1 that occur over several decades or longer4 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a71 as so redesignated1 by inserting assessing resilience1 after surveying12 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#h7 ,context sensitive design principles ,the term context sensitive design principles means principles for the design of a public road that-- 7,a7 provides for the safe and adequate accommodation1 in all phases of project planning1 design1 and development1 transportation facilities for users1 including pedestrians1 bicyclists1 public transportation users1 children1 older individuals1 individuals with disabilities1 motorists1 and freight vehicles2 and 7,b7 considers the context in which the facility is planned to be constructed to determine the appropriate facility design4 2 7,g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#aj7 ,evacuation route ,the term evacuation route means a transportation route or system that-- 7,a7 is used to transport-- 7i7 the public away from an emergency event2 or 7ii7 first responders and recovery resources in the event of an emergency2 and 7,b7 is identified1 consistent with sections #acd7;i77#b77;,i77iii7 and #ace7;f77#aj77;,c77iii71 by the eligible entity with jurisdiction over the area in which the route is located for the purposes described in subparagraph 7,a74 2 7,h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ae71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#af7 ,greenhouse gas ,the term greenhouse gas has the meaning given the term in section #baa7o77#a77;,g7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#a77;,g774 2 7,i7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bb71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#bc7 ,natural infrastructure 7,a7 ,in general ,the term natural infrastructure means infrastructure that uses1 restores1 or emulates natural ecological processes that-- 7i7 is created through the action of natural physical1 geological1 biological1 and chemical processes over time2 7ii7 is created by human design1 engineering1 and construction to emulate or act in concert with natural processes2 or 7iii7 involves the use of plants1 soils1 and other natural features1 including through the creation1 restoration1 or preservation of vegetated areas using materials appropriate to the region to manage stormwater and runoff1 to attenuate flooding and storm surges1 and for other related purposes4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term natural infrastructure includes green infrastructure and nature-based solutions4 2 7,j7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bg71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#bh7 ,protective feature 7,a7 ,in general ,the term protective feature means an improvement to a highway1 bridge1 or other transportation facility designed to increase resilience or mitigate the risk of recurring damage or the cost of future repairs from climate change effects 7including sea level rise71 flooding1 and extreme events or other natural disasters 7including wildfires1 seismic activity1 and landslides74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term protective feature includes-- 7i7 raising roadway grades2 7ii7 relocating roadways to higher ground above projected flood elevation levels or away from slide prone areas2 7iii7 stabilizing slide areas1 including areas that are at risk of flooding1 rockslides1 and mudslides following a wildfire2 7iv7 stabilizing slopes2 7v7 lengthening or raising bridges to increase waterway openings2 7vi7 increasing the size or number of drainage structures2 7vii7 replacing culverts with bridges or upsizing culverts2 7viii7 installing seismic retrofits on bridges2 7ix7 scour1 stream stability1 coastal1 and other hydraulic countermeasures2 7x7 the use of natural infrastructure2 7xi7 integration of the use of traditional and natural infrastructure features2 7xii7 undergrounding public utilities in the course of other infrastructure improvements eligible under this title2 and 7xiii7 permeable pavements for stormwater management4 2 7,k7 by inserting after paragraph 7#cj71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#ca7 ,repeatedly damaged facility ,the term repeatedly damaged facility means a road1 highway1 or bridge that has required repair and reconstruction activities on #b or more occasions due to natural disasters or catastrophic failures resulting in emergencies declared by the ,governor of the ,state in which the road1 highway1 or bridge is located or emergencies or major disasters declared by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq474 7#cb7 ,resilience 7,a7 ,in general ,the term resilience means1 with respect to a facility1 the ability to-- 7i7 anticipate1 prepare for1 or adapt to conditions2 or 7ii7 withstand1 respond to1 or recover rapidly from disruptions4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,such term includes1 with respect to a facility1 the ability to-- 7i7 resist hazards or withstand impacts from disruptions2 7ii7 reduce the magnitude1 duration1 or impact of a disruption2 or 7iii7 have the absorptive capacity1 adaptive capacity1 and recoverability to decrease vulnerability to a disruption4 2 and 7,l7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ci71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#dj7 ,transportation demand management2 ,,tdm ,the terms transportation demand management and ,,tdm mean the use of strategies to inform and encourage travelers to maximize the efficiency of a transportation system leading to improved mobility1 reduced congestion1 and lower vehicle emissions4 7#da7 ,transportation demand management strategies ,the term transportation demand management strategies means the use of planning1 programs1 policy1 marketing1 communications1 incentives1 pricing1 data1 and technology to shift travel mode1 routes used1 departure times1 number of trips1 and location and design of work spaces or public attractions4 7#db7 ,transportation system access ,the term transportation system access means the ability to travel by automobile1 public transportation1 pedestrian1 and bicycle networks1 measured by travel time1 taking into consideration-- 7,a7 the impacts of the level of travel stress for non-motorized users2 7,b7 costs for low-income travelers2 and 7,c7 the extent to which transportation access is impacted by zoning policies and land use planning practices that effect the affordability1 elasticity1 and diversity of the housing supply4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,defense1 and inserting ,defense ,highways12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking ,century and inserting century2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,g7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,h7 by striking ,century4 and inserting century22 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 safety is the highest priority of the ,department of ,transportation1 and the ,secretary and ,states should take all actions necessary to meet the transportation needs of the #bast century for all road users2 7,j7 climate change presents a significant risk to safety1 the economy1 and national security1 and reducing the contributions of the transportation system to the ,nation's total carbon pollution is critical2 and 7,k7 the ,secretary and ,states should take appropriate measures and ensure investments to increase the resilience of the ,nation's transportation system4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 by inserting while ensuring that environmental protections are maintained after review process4 #aajd4 ,apportionment 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #ecj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #edc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #eeg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #egb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,division among programs of ,state's share of base apportionment ,the ,secretary shall distribute the amount of the base apportionment apportioned to a ,state for a fiscal year under subsection 7c7 among the covered programs as follows3 7#a7 ,national highway performance program ,for the national highway performance program1 #ee4ji percent of the amount remaining after distributing amounts under paragraphs 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#aj74 7#b7 ,surface transportation program ,for the surface transportation program1 #bh4dc percent of the amount remaining after distributing amounts under paragraphs 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#aj74 7#c7 ,highway safety improvement program ,for the highway safety improvement program1 #f4ai percent of the amount remaining after distributing amounts under paragraphs 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#aj74 7#d7 ,congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program 7,a7 ,in general ,for the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program1 an amount determined for the ,state under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c74 7,b7 ,total amount ,the total amount for the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program for all ,states shall be-- 7i7 #b1iac1ibe1hcc for fiscal year #bjbc2 7ii7 #b1ifd1iai1ece for fiscal year #bjbd2 7iii7 #c1jbd1bag1ibf for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7iv7 #c1jgh1fec1hdi for fiscal year #bjbf4 7,c7 ,state share ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall distribute among the ,states the amount for the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program under subparagraph 7,b7 so that each ,state receives an amount equal to the proportion that-- 7i7 the amount apportioned to the ,state for the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program for fiscal year #bjbj2 bears to 7ii7 the total amount of funds apportioned to all ,states for such program for fiscal year #bjbj4 7#e7 ,national highway freight program ,for the national highway freight program1 #c4ch percent of the amount remaining after distributing amounts under paragraphs 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#aj74 7#f7 ,metropolitan planning 7,a7 ,in general ,for metropolitan planning1 an amount determined for the ,state under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c74 7,b7 ,total amount ,the total amount for metropolitan planning for all ,states shall be-- 7i7 #ejg1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7ii7 #eaf1cha1bej for fiscal year #bjbd2 7iii7 #ebf1gjh1hge for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7iv7 #ecf1ahi1fce for fiscal year #bjbf4 7,c7 ,state share ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall distribute among the ,states the amount for metropolitan planning under subparagraph 7,b7 so that each ,state receives an amount equal to the proportion that-- 7i7 the amount apportioned to the ,state for metropolitan planning for fiscal year #bjbj2 bears to 7ii7 the total amount of funds apportioned to all ,states for metropolitan planning for fiscal year #bjbj4 7#g7 ,railway crossings 7,a7 ,in general ,for the railway crossings program1 an amount determined for the ,state under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c74 7,b7 ,total amount ,the total amount for the railway crossings program for all ,states shall be #bde1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7,c7 ,state share 7i7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall distribute among the ,states the amount for the railway crossings program under subparagraph 7,b7 as follows3 7,i7 #ej percent of the amount for a fiscal year shall be apportioned to ,states by the formula set forth in section #ajd7;b77#c77;,a7 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,,map-#ba74 7,,ii7 #ej percent of the amount for a fiscal year shall be apportioned to ,states in the ratio that total public railway-highway crossings in each ,state bears to the total of such crossings in all ,states4 7ii7 ,minimum apportionment ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 for each fiscal year1 each ,state shall receive a minimum of one-half of #a percent of the total amount for the railway crossings program for such fiscal year under subparagraph 7,b74 7#h7 ,predisaster mitigation program ,for the predisaster mitigation program1 #b4if percent of the amount remaining after distributing amounts under paragraphs 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#aj74 7#i7 ,carbon pollution reduction program ,for the carbon pollution reduction program1 #c4ie percent of the amount remaining after distributing amounts under paragraphs 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#aj74 7#aj7 ,clean corridors 7,a7 ,in general ,for the clean corridors program1 an amount determined for the ,state under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c74 7,b7 ,total amount ,the total amount for the clean corridors program for all ,states shall be #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7,c7 ,state share ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall distribute among the ,states the total amount for the clean corridors program under subparagraph 7,b7 so that each ,state receives the amount equal to the proportion that-- 7i7 the total base apportionment determined for the ,state under subsection 7c72 bears to 7ii7 the total base apportionments for all ,states under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,calculation of amounts 7#a7 ,state share ,for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf1 the amount for each ,state shall be determined as follows3 7,a7 ,initial amounts ,the initial amounts for each ,state shall be determined by multiplying-- 7i7 each of-- 7,i7 the base apportionment2 and 7,,ii7 supplemental funds reserved under subsection 7h77#a7 for the highway safety improvement program2 by 7ii7 the share for each ,state1 which shall be equal to the proportion that-- 7,i7 the amount of apportionments that the ,state received for fiscal year #bjbj2 bears to 7,,ii7 the amount of those apportionments received by all ,states for fiscal year #bjbj4 7,b7 ,adjustments to amounts ,the initial amounts resulting from the calculation under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be adjusted to ensure that each ,state receives an aggregate apportionment equal to at least #ie percent of the estimated tax payments attributable to highway users in the ,state paid into the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available4 7#b7 ,state apportionment ,on ,october #a of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall apportion the sums authorized to be appropriated for expenditure on the covered programs in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7 by striking paragraphs 7#e77;,d7 and 7#f7 of subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7b77#f72 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii7 by striking paragraphs 7#e77;,d7 and 7#f7 of subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7b77#f72 and 7#d7 by striking subsections 7h7 and 7i7 and inserting the following3 7h7 ,supplemental funds 7#a7 ,amount ,before making an apportionment for a fiscal year under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall reserve for the highway safety improvement program under section #adh #ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf for the purpose of the safe streets set-aside under section #adh7m74 7#b7 ,treatment of funds ,funds reserved under paragraph 7#a7 and apportioned to a ,state under subsection 7c7 shall be treated as if apportioned under subsection 7b77#c71 and shall be in addition to amounts apportioned under such subsection4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,base apportionment ,the term base apportionment means-- 7,a7 the combined amount authorized for the covered programs2 minus 7,b7 the supplemental funds reserved under subsection 7h7 for the highway safety improvement program4 7#b7 ,covered programs ,the term covered programs means-- 7,a7 the national highway performance program under section #aai2 7,b7 the surface transportation program under section #acc2 7,c7 the highway safety improvement program under section #adh2 7,d7 the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program under section #adi2 7,e7 the national highway freight program under section #afg2 7,f7 metropolitan planning under section #acd2 7,g7 the railway crossings program under section #acj2 7,h7 the predisaster mitigation program under section #abd2 7,i7 the carbon pollution reduction program under section #aga2 and 7,j7 the clean corridors program under section #aea4 4 7b7 ,federal share payable ,section #abj7;c77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking 7#e77;,d712 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i7 by striking 7#e77;,d714 7c7 ,metropolitan transportation planning2 title #bc ,section #acd7p7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#e77;,d7 and 7#f7 of section #ajd7;b7 and inserting section #ajd7;b77#f74 7d7 ,statewide and nonmetropolitan transportation planning ,section #ace7;i7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#e77;,d7 and 7#f7 of section #ajd7;b7 and inserting section #ajd7;b77#f74 7e7 ,metropolitan transportation planning2 title #di ,section #ecjc7p7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #ajd7;b77#e7 and inserting section #ajd7;b77#f74 #aaje4 ,additional deposits into ,highway ,trust ,fund ,section #aje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking ,,fast ,act and inserting ,,invest in ,america ,act2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 by striking to be appropriated each place it appears2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,special rule 7,a7 ,adjustment ,in making an adjustment under paragraph 7#a7 for an allocation1 reservation1 or set-aside from an amount authorized from the ,highway ,account or ,mass ,transit ,account described in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 determine the ratio that-- 7,i7 the amount authorized to be appropriated for the allocation1 reservation1 or set-aside from the account for the fiscal year2 bears to 7,,ii7 the total amount authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for all programs under such account2 7ii7 multiply the ratio determined under clause 7i7 by the amount of the adjustment determined under subsection 7b77#a77;,b72 and 7iii7 adjust the amount that the ,secretary would have allocated for the allocation1 reservation1 or set-aside for such fiscal year but for this section by the amount calculated under clause 7ii74 7,b7 ,allocations1 reservations1 and set-asides ,the allocations1 reservations1 and set-asides described in this subparagraph are-- 7i7 from the amount made available for a fiscal year for the ,federal lands transportation program under section #bjc1 the amounts allocated for a fiscal year for the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,united ,states ,forest ,service1 the ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 and independent ,federal agencies with natural resource and land management responsibilities2 7ii7 the amount made available for the ,puerto ,rico highway program under section #afe7;a77#a72 7iii7 the amount made available for the territorial highway program under section #afe7;a77#b72 7iv7 from the amounts made available for a fiscal year for the urbanized areas formula grants under section #ecjg of title #di1 the amounts allocated for a fiscal year for the passenger ferry grant program under section #ecjg7;h7 of such title2 7v7 from the amounts made available for a fiscal year for the formula grants for rural areas under section #ecaa of such title1 the amounts allocated for a fiscal year for public transportation on ,indian reservations2 7vi7 from the amounts made available for a fiscal year for the public transportation innovation program under section #ecab of such title-- 7,i7 the amounts allocated for the zero emission vehicle component assessment under section #ecab7;h7 of such title2 and 7,,ii7 the amounts allocated for the transit cooperative research program under section #ecab7;i7 of such title2 7vii7 from the amounts made available for a fiscal year for the technical assistance and workforce development program of section #ecad of such title1 the amounts allocated for the national transit institute under section #ecad7;c7 of such title2 7viii7 from the amounts made available for a fiscal year for the bus and bus facilities program under section #ecci of such title1 the amounts allocated for a fiscal year for the zero emission grants under section #ecci7;c7 of such title2 7ix7 the amounts made available for growing ,states under section #ecdj7;c7 of such title2 and 7x7 the amounts made available for high density states under section #ecdj7;d7 of such title4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7 by inserting and section #ecbd of title #di after section #abe2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,there is authorized and inserting ,for fiscal year #bjbc and each fiscal year thereafter1 there is authorized2 and 7,b7 by striking for any of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbj2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f77#a7 by striking section #aajb or #cjah of the ,,fast ,act and inserting any other provision of law4 #aajf4 ,transparency 7a7 ,apportionment ,section #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,highway ,trust ,fund transparency and accountability reports 7#a7 ,requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall compile data in accordance with this subsection on the use of ,federal-aid highway funds made available under this title4 7,b7 ,user friendly data ,the data compiled under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in a user friendly format that can be searched1 downloaded1 disaggregated1 and filtered by data category4 7#b7 ,project data 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the end of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall make available on the website of the ,department of ,transportation a report that describes-- 7i7 the location of each active project within each ,state during such fiscal year1 including in which congressional district or districts such project is located2 7ii7 the total cost of such project2 7iii7 the amount of ,federal funding obligated for such project2 7iv7 the program or programs from which ,federal funds have been obligated for such project2 7v7 whether such project is located in an area of the ,state with a population of-- 7,i7 less than #e1jjj individuals2 7,,ii7 #e1jjj or more individuals but less than #ej1jjj individuals2 7,,iii7 #ej1jjj or more individuals but less than #bjj1jja individuals2 or 7,,iv7 greater than #bjj1jjj individuals2 7vi7 whether such project is located in an area of persistent poverty2 7vii7 the type of improvement being made by such project1 including categorizing such project as-- 7,i7 a road reconstruction project2 7,,ii7 a new road construction project2 7,,iii7 a new bridge construction project2 7,,iv7 a bridge rehabilitation project2 or 7,v7 a bridge replacement project2 and 7viii7 the functional classification of the roadway on which such project is located4 7,b7 ,interactive map ,in addition to the data made available under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall make available on the website of the ,department of ,transportation an interactive map that displays1 for each active project1 the information described in clauses 7i7 through 7v7 of subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,state data 7,a7 ,apportioned and allocated programs ,the website described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall be updated annually to display the ,federal-aid highway funds apportioned and allocated to each ,state under this title1 including-- 7i7 the amount of funding available for obligation by the ,state1 including prior unobligated balances1 at the start of the fiscal year2 7ii7 the amount of funding obligated by the ,state during such fiscal year2 7iii7 the amount of funding remaining available for obligation by the ,state at the end of such fiscal year2 and 7iv7 changes in the obligated1 unexpended balance for the ,state4 7,b7 ,programmatic data ,the data described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 the amount of funding by each apportioned and allocated program for which the ,state received funding under this title2 7ii7 the amount of funding transferred between programs by the ,state during the fiscal year using the authority provided under section #abf2 and 7iii7 the amount and program category of ,federal funds exchanged as described in section #ajf7;g77#f74 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,active project 7i7 ,in general ,the term active project means a ,federal-aid highway project using funds made available under this title on which those funds were obligated or expended during the fiscal year for which the estimated total cost as of the start of construction is greater than #e1jjj1jjj4 7ii7 ,exclusion ,the term active project does not include any project for which funds are transferred to agencies other than the ,federal ,highway ,administration4 7,b7 ,interactive map ,the term interactive map means a map displayed on the public website of the ,department of ,transportation that allows a user to select and view information for each active project1 ,state1 and congressional district4 7,c7 ,state ,the term ,state means any of the #ej ,states or the ,district of ,columbia4 4 7b7 ,project approval and oversight ,section #ajf of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,assistance to ,states ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 develop criteria for ,states to use to make the determination required under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 provide training1 guidance1 and other assistance to ,states and subrecipients as needed to ensure that projects administered by subrecipients comply with the requirements of this title4 7,c7 ,periodic review ,the ,secretary shall review1 not less frequently than every #b years1 the monitoring of subrecipients by the ,states4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,federal funding exchange programs 7,a7 ,in general ,if a ,state allows a subrecipient to exchange ,federal funds provided under this title that are allocated to such subrecipient for ,state or local funds1 the ,state must certify to the ,secretary that the ,state-- 7i7 has prevailing wage requirements that are comparable to the requirements under section #aac that apply to the use of such ,state or local funds2 and 7ii7 shall ensure that the prevailing wage requirements described in clause 7i7 apply to the use of such ,state or local funds4 7,b7 ,applicability ,the requirements of this paragraph shall apply only if the requirements of section #aac would be applicable to a covered project if such project was carried out using ,federal funds4 7,c7 ,covered project defined ,in this paragraph1 the term covered project means a project carried out with exchanged ,state or local funds as described in subparagraph 7,a74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7h77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking 1 as determined by the ,secretary12 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking shall assess and inserting in the case of a project proposed to be advanced as a public-private partnership1 shall include a detailed value for money analysis or comparable analysis to determine2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,megaprojects 7#a7 ,comprehensive risk management plan ,to be authorized for the construction of a megaproject1 the recipient of ,federal financial assistance under this title for such megaproject shall submit to the ,secretary a comprehensive risk management plan that contains-- 7,a7 a description of the process by which the recipient will identify1 quantify1 and monitor the risks1 including natural hazards1 that might result in cost overruns1 project delays1 reduced construction quality1 or reductions in benefits with respect to the megaproject2 7,b7 examples of mechanisms the recipient will use to track risks identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 a plan to control such risks2 and 7,d7 such assurances as the ,secretary determines appropriate that the recipient shall1 with respect to the megaproject-- 7i7 regularly submit to the ,secretary updated cost estimates2 and 7ii7 maintain and regularly reassess financial reserves for addressing known and unknown risks4 7#b7 ,peer review group 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which a megaproject is authorized for construction1 the recipient of ,federal financial assistance under this title for such megaproject shall establish a peer review group for such megaproject that consists of at least #e individuals 7including at least #a individual with project management experience7 to give expert advice on the scientific1 technical1 and project management aspects of the megaproject4 7,b7 ,membership 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish guidelines describing how a recipient described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7,i7 recruit and select members for a peer review group established under such subparagraph2 and 7,,ii7 make publicly available the criteria for such selection and identify the members so selected4 7ii7 ,conflict of interest ,no member of a peer review group for a megaproject may have a direct or indirect financial interest in such megaproject4 7,c7 ,tasks ,a peer review group established under subparagraph 7,a7 by a recipient of ,federal financial assistance for a megaproject shall-- 7i7 meet annually until completion of the megaproject2 7ii7 not later than #ij days after the date of the establishment of the peer review group and not later than #ij days after the date of any significant change1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to the scope1 schedule1 or budget of the megaproject1 review the scope1 schedule1 and budget of the megaproject1 including planning1 engineering1 financing1 and any other elements determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 submit to the ,secretary1 ,congress1 and such recipient a report on the findings of each review under clause 7ii74 7#c7 ,transparency ,not later than #ij days after the submission of a report under paragraph 7#b77;,c77iii71 the ,secretary shall publish on the website of the ,department of ,transportation such report4 7#d7 ,megaproject defined ,in this subsection1 the term megaproject means a project under this title that has an estimated total cost of #b1jjj1jjj1jjj or more1 and such other projects as may be identified by the ,secretary4 7l7 ,special experimental projects 7#a7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall publish on the website of the ,department of ,transportation a copy of all letters of interest1 proposals1 workplans1 and reports related to the special experimental project authority pursuant to section #ejb7;b74 ,the ,secretary shall redact confidential business information1 as necessary1 from any such information published4 7#b7 ,notification ,not later than #c days before making a determination to proceed with an experiment under a letter of interest described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide notification and a description of the proposed experiment to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7,a7 a summary of each experiment described in this subsection carried out over the previous #e years2 and 7,b7 legislative recommendations1 if any1 based on the findings of such experiments4 7m7 ,competitive grant program oversight and accountability 7#a7 ,in general ,to ensure the accountability and oversight of the discretionary grant selection process administered by the ,secretary1 a covered program shall be subject to the requirements of this section1 in addition to the requirements applicable to each covered program4 7#b7 ,application process ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 develop a template for applicants to use to summarize-- 7i7 project needs and benefits2 and 7ii7 any factors1 requirements1 or considerations established for the applicable covered program2 7,b7 create a data driven process to evaluate1 as set forth in the covered program1 each eligible project for which an application is received2 and 7,c7 make a determination1 based on the evaluation made pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 on any ratings1 rankings1 scores1 or similar metrics for applications made to the covered program4 7#c7 ,notification of congress ,not less than #ae days before making a grant for a covered program1 the ,secretary shall notify1 in writing1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on the ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate of-- 7,a7 the amount for each project proposed to be selected2 7,b7 a description of the review process2 7,c7 for each application1 the determination made under paragraph 7#b77;,c72 and 7,d7 a detailed explanation of the basis for each award proposed to be selected4 7#d7 ,notification of applicants ,not later than #cj days after making a grant for a project under a covered program1 the ,secretary shall send to all applicants under such covered program1 and publish on the website of the ,department of ,transportation-- 7,a7 a summary of each application made to the covered program for the given round of funding2 and 7,b7 the evaluation and justification for the project selection1 including all ratings1 rankings1 scores1 or similar metrics for applications made to the covered program for the given round of funding during each phase of the grant selection process4 7#e7 ,briefing ,the ,secretary shall provide1 at the request of a grant applicant of a covered program1 the opportunity to receive a briefing to explain any reasons the grant applicant was not awarded a grant4 7#f7 ,template ,the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 develop a template as described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 for any discretionary program administered by the ,secretary that is not a covered program4 7#g7 ,covered program defined ,the term covered program means each of the following discretionary grant programs3 7,a7 ,community climate innovation grants under section #agb4 7,b7 ,federal lands and tribal major projects grants under section #bjh4 7,c7 ,mobility through advanced technologies grants under section #ejc7;c77#d74 7,d7 ,rebuild rural bridges program under section #acjg of the ,,invest in ,america ,act4 7,e7 ,parking for commercial motor vehicle grants under section #acjh of the ,,invest in ,america ,act4 7,f7 ,active connected transportation grants under section #acji of the ,,invest in ,america ,act4 7,g7 ,wildlife crossings grants under section #acaj of the ,,invest in ,america ,act4 7,h7 ,reconnecting neighborhoods capital construction grants under section #acaa7;d7 of the ,,invest in ,america ,act4 4 7c7 ,division office consistency ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 analyzes the consistency of determinations among division offices of the ,federal ,highway ,administration2 and 7#b7 makes recommendations to improve the consistency of such determinations4 7d7 ,improving ,risk ,based ,stewardship and ,oversight ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall reference ,u4,s4 ,,dot ,office of ,inspector ,general ,report ,no4 ,,st#bjbjjce and take the following actions1 as necessary1 to improve the risk based stewardship and oversight of the ,federal ,highway ,administration3 7#a7 ,update and implement ,federal ,highway ,administration guidance for risk-based project involvement to clarify the requirements for its project risk-assessment process1 including expectations for conducting and documenting the risk assessment and criteria to guide the reevaluation of project risks4 7#b7 ,identify and notify division offices of the ,federal ,highway ,administration about sources of information that can inform the project risk-assessment process4 7#c7 ,update and implement ,federal ,highway ,administration guidance for risk-based project involvement to clarify how the link between elevated risks and associated oversight activities1 changes to oversight actions1 and the results of its risk-based involvement should be documented in project oversight plans4 7#d7 ,develop and implement a process to routinely monitor the implementation and evaluate the effectiveness of ,federal ,highway ,administration risk-based project involvement4 #aajg4 ,complete and context sensitive street design 7a7 ,standards ,section #aji of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking planned future traffic of the highway in a manner that is conducive to and inserting future operational performance of the facility in a manner that enhances2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting 1 taking into consideration context sensitive design principles after each locality2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the geometric and inserting ,design criteria for the ,interstate system4--,the geometric2 and 7,b7 by striking the types and volumes of traffic anticipated for such project for the twenty-year period commencing on the date of approval by the ,secretary1 under section #ajf of this title1 of the plans1 specifications1 and estimates for actual construction of such project and inserting the existing and future operational performance of the facility2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 context sensitive design principles4 2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7o7 and inserting the following3 7o7 ,compliance with ,state laws for non-,,nhs projects 7#a7 ,in general ,projects 7other than highway projects on the ,national ,highway ,system7 shall-- 7,a7 be designed1 constructed1 operated1 and maintained in accordance with ,state laws1 regulations1 directives1 safety standards1 design standards1 and construction standards2 and 7,b7 take into consideration context sensitive design principles4 7#b7 ,design flexibility 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,in general ,a local jurisdiction may select the most appropriate design publication for the roadway context in which the local jurisdiction is located for the design of a project on a roadway 7other than a highway on the ,national ,highway ,system7 if-- 7,i7 the local jurisdiction provides notification and justification of the use of such design publication to any ,state in which the project is located2 and 7,,ii7 the design complies with all other applicable ,federal and ,state laws4 7ii7 ,review ,if a ,state rejects a local jurisdiction's selection of a design publication under this subparagraph1 the local jurisdiction may submit notification and justification of such use to the ,secretary4 ,the ,secretary shall make a determination to approve or deny such submission not later than #ij days after receiving such submission4 7,b7 ,state-owned roads ,in the case of a roadway under the ownership of the ,state1 the local jurisdiction may select the most appropriate design publication only with the concurrence of the ,state4 7,c7 ,programmatic basis ,the ,secretary may consider the use of a design publication under this paragraph on a programmatic basis4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7s7 ,context sensitive design 7#a7 ,context sensitive design principles ,the ,secretary shall consult with ,state and local officials prior to approving any roadway design publications under this section to ensure that the design publications provide adequate flexibility for a project sponsor to select the appropriate design of a roadway1 consistent with context sensitive design principles4 7#b7 ,policies or procedures 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the ,secretary publishes the final guidance described in paragraph 7#c71 each ,state shall adopt policies or procedures to evaluate the context of a proposed roadway and select the appropriate design1 consistent with context sensitive design principles4 7,b7 ,local governments ,the ,secretary and ,states shall encourage local governments to adopt policies or procedures described under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,considerations ,the policies or procedures developed under this paragraph shall take into consideration the guidance developed by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,guidance 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,notice ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall publish guidance on the official website of the ,department of ,transportation on context sensitive design4 7ii7 ,public review and comment ,the guidance described in this paragraph shall be finalized following an opportunity for public review and comment4 7iii7 ,update ,the ,secretary shall periodically update the guidance described in this paragraph1 including the model policies or procedures described under subparagraph 7,b77v74 7,b7 ,contents ,the guidance described in this paragraph shall-- 7i7 provide best practices for ,states1 metropolitan planning organizations1 regional transportation planning organizations1 local governments1 or other project sponsors to implement context sensitive design principles2 7ii7 identify opportunities to modify planning1 scoping1 design1 and development procedures to more effectively combine modes of transportation into integrated facilities that meet the needs of each of such modes of transportation in an appropriate balance2 7iii7 identify metrics to assess the context of the facility1 including surrounding land use or roadside characteristics2 7iv7 assess the expected operational and safety performance of facility design2 and 7v7 establish model policies or procedures1 consistent with the findings of such guidance1 for a ,state or other project sponsor to evaluate the context of a proposed facility and select the appropriate facility design for the context4 7,c7 ,topics of emphasis ,in addition to the contents in subparagraph 7,b71 the guidance shall emphasize-- 7i7 procedures for identifying the needs of users of all ages and abilities of a particular roadway2 7ii7 procedures for identifying the types and designs of facilities needed to serve various modes of transportation2 7iii7 safety and other benefits provided by carrying out context sensitive design principles2 7iv7 common barriers to carrying out context sensitive design principles2 7v7 procedures for overcoming the most common barriers to carrying out context sensitive design principles2 7vi7 procedures for identifying the costs associated with carrying out context sensitive design principles2 7vii7 procedures for maximizing local cooperation in the introduction of context sensitive design principles and carrying out those principles2 and 7viii7 procedures for assessing and modifying the facilities and operational characteristics of existing roadways to improve consistency with context sensitive design principles4 7#d7 ,funding ,amounts made available under sections #ajd7;b77#f7 and #eje of this title may be used for ,states1 local governments1 metropolitan planning organizations1 or regional transportation planning organizations to adopt policies or procedures to evaluate the context of a proposed roadway and select the appropriate design1 consistent with context sensitive design principles4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #adjd7;b7 of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note7 is repealed4 #aajh4 ,federal share 7a7 ,in general ,section #abj7;c77#c77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 prefabricated bridge elements and systems1 innovative materials1 and other technologies to reduce bridge construction time1 extend service life1 and reduce preservation costs1 as compared to conventionally designed and constructed bridges2 7ii7 innovative construction equipment1 materials1 techniques1 or practices1 including the use of in-place recycling technology1 digital #c-;dimensional modeling technologies1 and advanced digital construction management systems2 2 7#b7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7ix72 7#c7 in clause 7v7 by striking or at the end2 and 7#d7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 innovative pavement materials that demonstrate reductions in-- 7,i7 greenhouse gas emissions through sequestration or innovative manufacturing processes2 or 7,,ii7 local air pollution1 stormwater runoff1 or noise pollution2 7vii7 innovative culvert materials that are made with recycled content and demonstrate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions2 7viii7 contractual provisions that provide safety contingency funds to incorporate safety enhancements to work zones prior to or during roadway construction and maintenance activities2 or 4 7b7 ,environmental justice communities ,section #abj7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,environmental justice communities ,the ,federal share payable on account of a project1 program1 or activity carried out with funds apportioned under section #ajd7;b77#e7 may be increased by up to #aj percent1 up to #ajj percent of the total project cost of any such project1 program1 or activity that the ,secretary determines benefits an environmental justice community through reducing adverse environmental exposures that may disproportionately impact such communities4 4 7c7 ,technical amendment ,section #ajg7;a77#b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7c7 of4 #aaji4 ,transferability of ,federal-aid highway funds ,section #abf7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by inserting and programs after set-,asides2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and #acc7;d77#a77;,a7 and inserting 1 #acj1 #acc7;d77#a77;,a71 #acc7;h71 #adh7m71 #adi1 #aea7;f71 and #aga2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,environmental programs ,with respect to an apportionment under either paragraph 7#d7 or paragraph 7#i7 of section #ajd7;b71 and notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 a ,state may only transfer not more than #ej percent from the amount of the apportionment of either such paragraph to the apportionment under the other such paragraph in a fiscal year4 4 #aaaj4 ,tolling 7a7 ,toll roads1 bridges1 tunnels1 and ferries ,section #abi of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,authorization ,subject to the provisions of this section1 ,federal participation shall be permitted on the same basis and in the same manner as construction of toll-free highways is permitted under this chapter in the-- 7i7 initial construction of a toll highway1 bridge1 or tunnel or approach to the highway1 bridge1 or tunnel2 7ii7 initial construction of #a or more lanes or other improvements that increase capacity of a highway1 bridge1 or tunnel 7other than a highway on the ,interstate ,system7 and conversion of that highway1 bridge1 or tunnel to a tolled facility1 if the number of toll-free lanes1 excluding auxiliary lanes1 after the construction is not less than the number of toll-free lanes1 excluding auxiliary lanes1 before the construction2 7iii7 initial construction of #a or more lanes or other improvements that increase the capacity of a highway1 bridge1 or tunnel on the ,interstate ,system and conversion of that highway1 bridge1 or tunnel to a tolled facility1 if the number of toll-free non-,,hov lanes1 excluding auxiliary lanes1 after such construction is not less than the number of toll-free non-,,hov lanes1 excluding auxiliary lanes1 before such construction2 7iv7 reconstruction1 resurfacing1 restoration1 rehabilitation1 or replacement of a toll highway1 bridge1 or tunnel or approach to the highway1 bridge1 or tunnel2 7v7 reconstruction or replacement of a toll-free bridge or tunnel and conversion of the bridge or tunnel to a toll facility2 7vi7 reconstruction of a toll-free ,federal-aid highway 7other than a highway on the ,interstate ,system7 and conversion of the highway to a toll facility2 7vii7 reconstruction1 restoration1 or rehabilitation of a highway on the ,interstate ,system if the number of toll-free non-,,hov lanes1 excluding auxiliary lanes1 after reconstruction1 restoration1 or rehabilitation is not less than the number of toll-free non-,,hov lanes1 excluding auxiliary lanes1 before reconstruction1 restoration1 or rehabilitation2 7viii7 conversion of a high occupancy vehicle lane on a highway1 bridge1 or tunnel to a toll facility1 subject to the requirements of section #aff2 and 7ix7 preliminary studies to determine the feasibility of a toll facility for which ,federal participation is authorized under this paragraph4 7,b7 ,agreement to toll 7i7 ,in general ,before the ,secretary may authorize tolling under this subsection1 the public authority with jurisdiction over or that operates a highway1 bridge1 or tunnel shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subsection4 7ii7 ,applicability 7,i7 ,in general ,the requirements of this subparagraph shall apply to-- 7aa7 ,federal participation under subparagraph 7,a72 7bb7 any prior ,federal participation in the facility proposed to be tolled2 and 7cc7 conversion1 with or without ,federal participation1 of a non-tolled lane on the ,national ,highway ,system to a toll facility under subparagraph 7,e74 7,,ii7 ,,hov facility ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection or section #aff1 the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to a high occupancy vehicle facility4 7iii7 ,major ,federal action ,approval by the ,secretary of an agreement to toll under this paragraph shall be considered a major ,federal action under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,c7 ,agreement conditions ,prior to entering into an agreement to toll under subparagraph 7,b71 the public authority shall certify to the ,secretary that-- 7i7 the public authority has established procedures to ensure the toll meets the purposes and requirements of this subsection2 7ii7 the toll facility shall provide for access at no cost to public transportation vehicles and over-the-road buses serving the public2 and 7iii7 the toll facility shall provide for the regional interoperability of electronic toll collection1 including through technologies or business practices4 7,d7 ,consideration of impacts 7i7 ,in general ,prior to entering into an agreement to toll under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall ensure the public authority has adequately considered1 including by providing an opportunity for public comment1 the following factors within the corridor3 7,i7 ,congestion impacts on both the toll facility and in the corridor or cordon 7including adjacent toll-free facilities74 7,,ii7 ,in the case of a non-attainment or maintenance area1 air quality impacts4 7,,iii7 ,planned investments to improve public transportation or other non-tolled alternatives in the corridor4 7,,iv7 ,environmental justice and equity impacts4 7,v7 ,impacts on freight movement4 7,,vi7 ,economic impacts on businesses4 7ii7 ,consideration in environmental review ,nothing in this subparagraph shall limit a public authority from meeting the requirements of this subparagraph through the environmental review process1 as applicable4 7,e7 ,congestion pricing 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may authorize conversion of a non-tolled lane on the ,national ,highway ,system to a toll facility to utilize pricing to manage the demand to use the toll facility by varying the toll amount that is charged4 7ii7 ,requirement ,prior to entering into an agreement to convert a non-tolled lane on the ,national ,highway ,system to a toll facility1 the ,secretary shall ensure 7in addition to the requirements under subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d77 that such toll facility and any planned investments to improve public transportation or other non-tolled alternatives in the corridor are reasonably expected to improve mobility and efficiency in the cordon or corridor1 as described in clauses 7iii7 and 7iv74 7iii7 ,performance monitoring ,a public authority that enters into an agreement to convert a non-tolled lane to a toll facility under this subparagraph shall-- 7,i7 establish1 monitor1 and support a performance monitoring1 evaluation1 and reporting program-- 7aa7 for the toll facility that provides for continuous monitoring1 assessment1 and reporting on the impacts that the pricing structure may have on the operation of the toll facility2 and 7bb7 that considers the impacts of congestion pricing of the toll facility on the operation of the corridor or cordon2 7,,ii7 submit to the ,secretary annual reports of the impacts described in subclause 7,i72 and 7,,iii7 if the toll facility becomes degraded1 as described in clause 7iv71 submit to the ,secretary an annual update that describes the actions proposed to bring the toll facility into compliance and the progress made on such actions4 7iv7 ,determination 7,i7 ,degraded operation ,for purposes of clause 7iii77,,iii71 the operation of a toll facility shall be considered to be degraded if vehicles operating on the toll facility are failing to maintain a minimum average operating speed #ij percent of the time over a consecutive #ahj-;day period during peak hour periods4 7,,ii7 ,corridor or cordon operation ,the public authority with jurisdiction over or that operates the toll facility shall consider options that improve public transportation or other non-tolled alternatives that improve mobility and efficiency in the corridor or cordon1 including increased person or freight throughput or reduced person hours of delay4 7,,iii7 ,definition of minimum average operating speed ,in this subparagraph1 the term minimum average operating speed means-- 7aa7 #ce miles per hour1 in the case of a toll facility with a speed limit of #de miles per hour or greater2 or 7bb7 not more than #aj miles per hour below the speed limit1 in the case of a toll facility with a speed limit of less than #ej miles per hour4 7,,iv7 ,efficient operation ,the ,secretary may set efficiency and mobility performance standards as an alternative to minimum operating speed for a toll facility if determined appropriate based on the context of such toll facility4 7v7 ,maintenance of operating performance 7,i7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which a toll facility becomes degraded under clause 7iv71 the public authority with jurisdiction over the toll facility shall submit to the ,secretary for approval a plan that details the actions the public authority will take to make significant progress toward bringing the toll facility into compliance with this subparagraph4 7,,ii7 ,notice of approval or disapproval ,not later than #fj days after the date of receipt of a plan under subclause 7,i71 the ,secretary shall provide to the public authority a written notice indicating whether the ,secretary has approved or disapproved the plan based on a determination of whether the implementation of the plan will make significant progress toward bringing the toll facility into compliance with this subparagraph4 7,,iii7 ,update ,until the date on which the ,secretary determines that the public authority has brought the toll facility into compliance with this subparagraph1 the public authority shall submit annual updates that describe-- 7aa7 the actions taken to bring the toll facility into compliance2 7bb7 any actions taken to improve the operation of the corridor or cordon2 and 7cc7 the progress made by those actions4 7vi7 ,consultation of ,,mpo ,if a toll facility authorized under this subparagraph is located on the ,national ,highway ,system and in a metropolitan planning area established in accordance with section #acd1 the public authority shall consult with the metropolitan planning organization for the area4 7vii7 ,inclusion ,for the purposes of this paragraph1 the corridor or cordon shall include toll-free facilities that are adjacent to the toll facility4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iv7 by striking and at the end2 and 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7v7 and inserting the following3 7v7 any project eligible under this title or chapter #ec of title #di that provides an efficiency or mobility benefit in the corridor or cordon1 including by increasing person or freight throughput1 increasing public transportation service1 or reducing person hours of delay2 7vi7 toll or public transportation fare discounts1 subsidies1 or rebates for users of the toll facility or public transportation in the corridor that have no reasonable alternative transportation method to the toll facility or for whom the tolls or public transportation fares create a financial hardship1 as determined by the public authority2 and 7vii7 if the public authority certifies annually that the tolled facility is being adequately maintained and is not degraded as described under paragraph 7#a77;,e71 any revenues remaining after funding the activities described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 shall be considered surplus revenue and may be used for any other purpose for which ,federal funds may be obligated by a ,state under this title or chapter #ec of title #di4 2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,transparency 7i7 ,annual audit 7,i7 ,in general ,a public authority with jurisdiction over a toll facility shall conduct or have an independent auditor conduct an annual audit of toll facility records to verify adequate maintenance and compliance with subparagraph 7,a71 and report the results of the audits to the ,secretary4 7,,ii7 ,records ,on reasonable notice1 the public authority shall make all records of the public authority pertaining to the toll facility available for audit by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,use of revenues ,a ,state or public authority that obligates amounts under clauses 7v71 7vi71 or 7vii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 shall annually report to the ,secretary a list of activities funded with such amounts and the amount of funding provided for each such activity4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h7 by striking as of the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba1 before commencing any activity authorized and inserting 1 before commencing any activity authorized2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by striking bus and inserting vehicle2 and 7ii7 by striking buses and inserting vehicles2 and 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#aj7 and inserting the following3 7#aj7 ,interoperability of electronic toll collection 7,a7 ,in general ,all toll facilities on ,federal-aid highways shall provide for the regional interoperability of electronic toll collection1 including through technologies or business practices4 7,b7 ,prohibition on restriction ,no ,state1 or any political subdivision thereof1 shall restrict the information that is shared across public and private toll facility operators or their agents or contractors for purposes of facilitating1 operating1 or maintaining electronic toll collection programs4 7#aa7 ,noncompliance ,if the ,secretary concludes that a public authority has not complied with the requirements of this subsection1 the ,secretary may take such action as may be necessary to ensure compliance with this section4 7#ab7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,federal participation ,the term ,federal participation means the use of funds made available under this title4 7,b7 ,high occupancy vehicle2 ,,hov ,the term high occupancy vehicle or ,,hov means a vehicle with not fewer than #b occupants4 7,c7 ,initial construction 7i7 ,in general ,the term initial construction means the construction of a highway1 bridge1 tunnel1 or other facility at any time before it is open to traffic4 7ii7 ,exclusions ,the term initial construction does not include any improvement to a highway1 bridge1 tunnel1 or other facility after it is open to traffic4 7,d7 ,over-the-road bus ,the term over-the-road bus has the meaning given the term in section #cja of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaha74 7,e7 ,public authority ,the term public authority means a ,state1 interstate compact of ,states1 or public entity designated by a ,state4 7,f7 ,public transportation vehicle ,the term public transportation vehicle has the meaning given that term in section #aff4 7,g7 ,toll facility ,the term toll facility means the tolled lanes of a highway1 bridge1 or tunnel or approach to the highway1 bridge1 or tunnel constructed or authorized to be tolled under this subsection4 4 7b7 ,repeal of ,interstate ,system reconstruction and rehabilitation pilot program ,section #abaf of the ,transportation ,equity ,act for the #bast ,century 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #abi note71 and the item related to such section in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 7c7 ,value pricing pilot program ,section #ajab7;b7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adi note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,sunset ,the ,secretary may not consider an expression of interest submitted under this section after the date of enactment of this paragraph4 4 7d7 ,savings clause 7#a7 ,application of limitations ,any toll facility1 including a high occupancy toll facility1 described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be subject to the requirements of sections #abi7;a7 or #aff of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as applicable1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,toll facilities ,a toll facility1 including a high occupancy toll facility1 described in this subsection is a facility that1 on the day prior to the date of enactment of this ,act1 was-- 7,a7 operating2 7,b7 in the planning and design phase2 or 7,c7 in the construction phase4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the ,secretary1 at the request of the public authority1 from applying the requirements of section #abi7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of the interoperability of toll collection as required under section #aeab7;b7 of ,,map-#ba1 including an assessment of the progress in1 and barriers to1 such implementation4 #aaaa4 ,,hov facilities ,section #aff of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c77iii7 by striking transportation buses and inserting transportation vehicles2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b7 by striking #bjai and inserting #bjbe2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,emergency vehicles ,the public authority may allow the following vehicles to use the ,,hov facility if the authority establishes requirements for clearly identifying the vehicles3 7,a7 ,an emergency vehicle that is responding to an existing emergency4 7,b7 ,a blood transport vehicle that is transporting blood between collection points and hospitals or storage centers4 4 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,a77i7 by striking #de miles per hour1 in the case of a ,,hov facility with a speed limit of #ej miles per hour or greater and inserting #ce miles per hour1 in the case of a ,,hov facility with a speed limit of #de miles per hour or greater2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,b7 by striking morning or evening weekday peak hour periods 7or both7 and inserting peak hour periods2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator and inserting ,the ,administrator2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 update the requirements established under paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,f72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e71 7,g71 7,h71 and 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f71 respectively2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b77i7 by striking public entity and inserting public transportation service that is a recipient or subrecipient of funds under chapter #ec of title #di4 #aaab4 ,buy ,america 7a7 ,in general ,section #cac of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting ,in general4--,notwithstanding2 7,b7 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary2 7,c7 by striking the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aihb 7#if ,stat4 #bjig7 or2 and 7,d7 by striking and manufactured products and inserting manufactured products1 and construction materials2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by inserting ,determination4-- before ,the provisions2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 by striking ,for purposes and inserting ,calculation4--,for purposes2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,requirements4--,the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aihb 7#if ,stat4 #bjig7 or2 7#e7 in subsection 7g7 by inserting or within the scope of the applicable finding1 determination1 or environmental review decision made pursuant to authority granted by the ,secretary under section #ccj1 if applicable1 before regardless of the2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,waiver procedure 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the submission of a request for a waiver1 the ,secretary shall make a determination under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 as to whether subsection 7a7 shall apply4 7#b7 ,public notification and comment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days before making a determination regarding a waiver described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide notification and an opportunity for public comment on the request for such waiver4 7,b7 ,notification requirements ,the notification required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 describe whether the application is being made for a determination described in subsection 7b77#a72 and 7ii7 be provided to the public by electronic means1 including on the public website of the ,department of ,transportation4 7#c7 ,determination ,before a determination described in paragraph 7#a7 takes effect1 the ,secretary shall publish a detailed justification for such determination that addresses all public comments received under paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 on the public website of the ,department of ,transportation2 and 7,b7 if the ,secretary issues a waiver with respect to such determination1 in the ,federal ,register4 7i7 ,review of nationwide waivers 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and at least every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall review any standing nationwide waiver issued by the ,secretary under this section to ensure such waiver remains justified4 7#b7 ,public notification and opportunity for comment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days before the completion of a review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide notification and an opportunity for public comment on such review4 7,b7 ,means of notification ,notification provided under this subparagraph shall be provided by electronic means1 including on the public website of the ,department of ,transportation4 7#c7 ,detailed justification in ,federal ,register ,after the completion of a review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register a detailed justification for the determination made under paragraph 7#a7 that addresses all public comments received under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,consideration ,in conducting the review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider the study on supply chains carried out under section #aaab7;c7 of the ,,invest in ,america ,act4 7j7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the last day of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate a report on the waivers provided under subsection 7h7 during the previous fiscal year and the justifications for such waivers4 7k7 ,construction materials defined ,in this section1 the term construction materials means primary materials1 except for iron and steel1 that are commonly used in highway construction1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,construction materials 7#a7 ,establishment of requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to implement the amendment made by subsection 7a77#a77;,d74 ,such regulations shall ensure the continued availability of construction materials to carry out projects under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,considerations ,the regulations issued pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 ensure the continued availability of construction materials to carry out projects under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 include authority for the ,secretary to waive the applicability of the requirement under section #cac7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to procure domestic construction materials if the study conducted under subsection 7c77#a7 determines that the domestic supply of construction materials is insufficient to meet the demand for activities covered under section #cac of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iii7 provide for efficient and timely-- 7,i7 project delivery for project sponsors2 and 7,,ii7 administration for the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,final rule ,the regulations issued pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be finalized until the study under subsection 7c7 has been completed and considered by the ,secretary in the rulemaking process under such subparagraph4 7#b7 ,considerations ,the requirements of this section1 and the amendments made by this section-- 7,a7 shall seek to maximize jobs located in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 may establish domestic content requirements that are less than #ajj percent and that increase over time1 based on the current and expected future domestic availability of construction materials2 and 7,c7 shall take into consideration the study conducted under subsection 7c71 including any potential-- 7i7 disruption in the supply of construction materials to any ,state or isolated geographic region2 and 7ii7 impacts on the price of covered items4 7#c7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a77#a77;,d7 shall take effect beginning on the date that the ,secretary establishes the regulations described under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,study on supply chains 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct study on covered items that are commonly used or acquired under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7,a7 construction materials2 7,b7 manufactured products2 7,c7 vehicles2 and 7,d7 alternative fuel infrastructure and electric vehicle supply equipment4 7#b7 ,considerations ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall consider-- 7,a7 the current domestic availability of covered items of sufficient and reasonably available quantity and of a satisfactory quality 7including any specific impacts in a ,state or isolated geographic region1 as applicable7 necessary to meet the demand for activities covered under section #cac of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 the current supply chain for covered items including the impacts of extracting1 refining1 manufacturing1 and transporting domestically available covered items2 7,c7 anticipated impacts to the environment1 public health1 and safety from transportation of domestically available covered items2 7,d7 the estimated demand1 in relation to total domestic demand from all sources1 for covered items from-- 7i7 procurement under the ,federal-aid highway program2 7ii7 procurement under other programs administered by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7iii7 other ,federal procurement2 and 7,e7 the delivery cost differential of domestic covered items1 as compared to non-domestic alternatives1 including any specific impacts in a ,state or isolated geographic region1 as applicable4 7#c7 ,inspector general review ,not later than #abj days after the ,secretary completes the study in paragraph 7#a71 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall-- 7,a7 review the extent to which the study under paragraph 7#a7 addresses the considerations under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on the findings of the review under subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,domestic suppliers ,as part of the review under this paragraph1 the ,secretary may establish and maintain a list of known domestic suppliers of covered items4 7#e7 ,definition of covered item ,for the purposes of this section1 the term covered item means any material or product 7except for iron and steel7 subject to the requirements of section #cac7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is commonly used in highway construction or procured under the ,federal-aid highway program4 7d7 ,iron and steel ,subsections 7b7 and 7c71 shall not affect the requirements under section #fce4daj7;b77#a77;ii7 of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 with respect to iron and steel4 7e7 ,construction materials defined ,in this section1 the term construction materials has the meaning given such term in section #cac of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,,safetea-,,lu ,technical ,corrections ,act of #bjjh ,section #aag of the ,,safetea-,,lu ,technical ,corrections ,act of #bjjh 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #cac note7 is repealed4 #aaac4 ,federal-aid highway project requirements 7a7 ,in general ,section #aac of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall take such action as may be necessary to ensure that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors on construction work performed on projects financed or otherwise assisted in whole or in part by a loan1 loan guarantee1 grant1 credit enhancement1 or any other form of ,federal assistance administered by the ,secretary or the ,department1 including programs to capitalize revolving loan funds and subsequent financing cycles under such funds1 shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj4 ,with respect to the labor standards specified in this section1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #abfg7 and section #cade of title #dj4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated1 by inserting ,apprenticeship and skill training programs4-- before ,the provisions4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #acc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7i74 7#b7 ,section #afg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7l74 7#c7 ,section #adja of the ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #acg note7 is amended by striking subsection 7e74 #aaad4 ,state assumption of responsibility for categorical exclusions ,section #cbf7;c77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 except as provided under subparagraph 7,c71 have a term of not more than #c years2 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 for any ,state that has assumed the responsibility for categorical exclusions under this section for at least #aj years1 have a term of #e years4 4 #aaae4 ,surface transportation project delivery program written agreements ,section #cbg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,g7 by inserting 1 including the payment of fees awarded under section #bdab of title #bh after with the project4 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 except as provided under paragraph 7#g71 have a term of not more than #e years2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 for any ,state that has participated in a program under this section 7or under a predecessor program7 for at least #aj years1 have a term of #aj years4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking annual2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 in the case of an agreement period of greater than #e years under subsection 7c77#g71 conduct an audit covering the first #e years of the agreement period2 and 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,agency deemed to be ,federal agency ,a ,state agency that is assigned a responsibility under an agreement under this section shall be deemed to be an agency of the ,united ,states for the purposes of section #bdab of title #bh4 4 #aaaf4 ,corrosion prevention for bridges 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,applicable bridge projects ,the term applicable bridge projects means a project for construction1 replacement1 rehabilitation1 preservation1 or protection1 other than de minimis work1 as determined by the applicable ,state department of transportation1 on a bridge project that receives financial assistance under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,certified contractor ,the term certified contractor means a contracting or subcontracting firm that has been certified by an industry-wide recognized third party organization that evaluates the capability of the contractor or subcontractor to properly perform #a or more specified aspects of applicable bridge projects described in subsection 7b77#b74 7#c7 ,qualified training program ,the term qualified training program means a training program in corrosion control1 mitigation1 and prevention that is either-- 7,a7 offered or accredited by an organization that sets industry corrosion standards2 or 7,b7 an industrial coatings applicator training program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq42 commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act7 that meets the standards of subpart ,a of part #bi and part #cj of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,applicable ,bridge ,projects 7#a7 ,quality control ,a certified contractor shall carry out aspects of an applicable bridge project described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,aspects of applicable bridge projects ,aspects of an applicable bridge project referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 surface preparation or coating application on steel or rebar of an applicable bridge project2 7,b7 removal of a lead-based or other hazardous coating from steel of an existing applicable bridge project2 and 7,c7 shop painting of structural steel or rebar fabricated for installation on an applicable bridge project4 7#c7 ,corrosion management system ,in carrying out an applicable bridge project1 a ,state department of transportation shall-- 7,a7 implement a corrosion management system that utilizes industry-recognized standards and corrosion mitigation and prevention methods to address-- 7i7 surface preparation2 7ii7 protective coatings2 7iii7 materials selection2 7iv7 cathodic protection2 7v7 corrosion engineering2 7vi7 personnel training2 and 7vii7 best practices in environmental protection to prevent environmental degradation and uphold public health4 7,b7 require certified contractors1 for the purpose of carrying out aspects of applicable bridge projects described in paragraph 7#b71 to employ a substantial number of individuals that are trained and certified by a qualified training program as meeting the ,,ansi_/,,nace ,number #ac_/,,sspc-,,acs-#a standard or future versions of this standard4 7#d7 ,certification ,the applicable ,state department of transportation shall only accept bids for projects that include aspects of applicable bridge projects described in paragraph 7#b7 from a certified contractor that presents written proof that the certification of such contractor meets the relevant ,,sspc-,,qp standards or future versions of these standards4 7c7 ,training program ,as a condition of entering into a contract for an applicable bridge project1 each certified contractor shall provide training for each individual who is not a certified coating applicator but that the certified contractor employs to carry out aspects of applicable bridge projects as described in subsection 7b77#b74 #aaag4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,states should utilize life-cycle cost analysis to evaluate the total economic cost of a transportation project over its expected lifetime2 and 7#b7 data indicating that future repair costs associated with a transportation project frequently total more than half of the initial cost of the project1 and that conducting life-cycle cost analysis prior to construction will help ,states identify the most cost-effective option1 improve their economic performance1 and lower the total cost of building and maintaining the project4 #aaah4 ,accommodation of certain facilities in right-of-way 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 renewable energy generation facilities1 electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure1 and broadband infrastructure and conduit shall be treated as a facility covered under part #fde of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 for purposes of being accommodated under section #aji7l7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,state approval ,a ,state1 on behalf of the ,secretary of ,transportation1 may approve the accommodation of the infrastructure and facilities described in subsection 7a7 within any right-of-way on a ,federal-aid highway pursuant to section #aji7l7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aaai4 ,federal grants for pedestrian and bike safety improvements 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any provision of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any regulation issued by the ,secretary of ,transportation1 section #abi7;a77#c7 of such title shall not apply to a covered public authority that receives funding under such title for pedestrian and bike safety improvements4 7b7 ,no toll ,a covered public authority may not charge a toll1 fee1 or other levy for use of such improvements4 7c7 ,effective date ,a covered public authority shall be eligible for the exemption under subsection 7a7 for #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,any such exemption granted shall remain in effect after the effective date described in this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,covered public authority ,the term covered public authority means a public authority with jurisdiction over a toll facility located within both-- 7,a7 a ,national ,scenic ,area2 and 7,b7 the ,national ,trail ,system4 7#b7 ,national ,scenic ,area ,the term ,national ,scenic ,area means an area of the ,national ,forest ,system federally designated as a ,national ,scenic ,area in recognition of the outstanding natural1 scenic1 and recreational values of the area4 7#c7 ,national ,trail ,system ,the term ,national ,trail ,system means an area described in section #c of the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdb74 7#d7 ,public authority2 toll facility ,the terms public authority and toll facility have the meanings such terms would have if such terms were included in chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aabj4 ,increased ,federal share ,section #abj7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,areas of persistent poverty ,the ,federal share payable on account of a project1 program1 or activity carried out in an area of persistent poverty with funds apportioned under section #ajd7;b7 may be increased by up to #e percent1 up to #ajj percent of the total project cost of any such project1 program1 or activity4 4 ,b ,programmatic ,infrastructure ,investment #abja4 ,national highway performance program ,section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the national highway performance program shall be-- 7#a7 to provide support for the condition and performance of the ,national ,highway ,system1 consistent with the asset management plans of ,states2 7#b7 to support progress toward the achievement of performance targets of ,states established under section #aej2 7#c7 to increase the resilience of ,federal-aid highways and bridges2 and 7#d7 to provide support for the construction of new facilities on the ,national ,highway ,system1 consistent with subsection 7d77#c74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 by striking or freight movement on the ,national ,highway ,system and inserting freight movement1 environmental sustainability1 transportation system access1 or combating climate change2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,g7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i7 by inserting and at the end2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,,iii7 by striking clause 7iii72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,i7 by inserting 1 including the installation of safety barriers and nets on bridges on the ,national ,highway ,system after ,national ,highway ,system2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,q7 ,projects on or off the ,national ,highway ,system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are eligible under section #aga1 including the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure4 7,r7 ,projects on or off the ,national ,highway ,system to enhance resilience of a transportation facility eligible under section #abd1 including protective features and natural infrastructure4 7,s7 ,projects and strategies to reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality related to1 or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats affected by1 a transportation facility eligible for assistance under this section4 7,t7 ,projects on or off the ,national ,highway ,system to improve an evacuation route eligible under section #abd7;b77#a77;,c74 7,u7 ,the removal1 retrofit1 repurposing1 remediation1 or replacement of a highway on the ,national ,highway ,system that creates a barrier to community connectivity to improve access for multiple modes of transportation4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 a project that is otherwise eligible under this subsection to construct new capacity for single occupancy passenger vehicles only if the ,state-- 7,a7 has demonstrated progress in achieving a state of good repair1 as defined in the ,state's asset management plan1 on the ,national ,highway ,system2 7,b7 demonstrates that the project-- 7i7 supports the achievement of performance targets of the ,state established under section #aej2 and 7ii7 is more cost effective1 as determined by benefit-cost analysis1 than-- 7,i7 an operational improvement to the facility or corridor2 7,,ii7 the construction of a public transportation project eligible for assistance under chapter #ec of title #di2 or 7,,iii7 the construction of a non-single occupancy passenger vehicle project that improves freight movement2 and 7,c7 has a public plan for maintaining and operating the new asset while continuing its progress in achieving a state of good repair under subparagraph 7,a74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the heading by inserting asset and after ,state2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,d7 by striking analysis and inserting analyses1 both of which shall take into consideration climate change adaptation and resilience2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h7 by striking ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba1 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,benefit-,cost analysis ,in carrying out subsection 7d77#c77;,b77ii71 the ,secretary shall establish a process for analyzing the cost and benefits of projects under such subsection1 ensuring that-- 7#a7 the benefit-cost analysis includes a calculation of all the benefits addressed in the performance measures established under section #aej2 7#b7 the benefit-cost analysis includes a consideration of the total maintenance cost of an asset over the lifecycle of the asset2 and 7#c7 the ,state demonstrates that any transportation demand modeling used to calculate the benefit-cost analysis has a documented record of accuracy4 4 #abjb4 ,increasing the resilience of transportation assets 7a7 ,predisaster mitigation program 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #abc the following3 #abd4 ,predisaster mitigation program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish and implement a predisaster mitigation program to enhance the resilience of the transportation system of the ,united ,states1 mitigate the impacts of covered events1 and ensure the efficient use of ,federal resources4 7b7 ,eligible activities 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 funds apportioned to the ,state under section #ajd7;b77#h7 may be obligated for-- 7,a7 construction activities1 including construction of natural infrastructure or protective features-- 7i7 to increase the resilience of a surface transportation infrastructure asset to withstand a covered event2 7ii7 to relocate or provide a reasonable alternative to a repeatedly damaged facility2 and 7iii7 for an evacuation route identified in the vulnerability assessment required under section #acd7;i77#b77;,i77iii7 or section #ace7;f77#aj77;,c7 to-- 7,i7 improve the capacity or operation of such evacuation route through communications and intelligent transportation system equipment and infrastructure1 counterflow measures1 and shoulders2 and 7,,ii7 relocate such evacuation route or provide a reasonable alternative to such evacuation route to address the risk of a covered event2 7,b7 resilience planning activities1 including activities described in sections #acd7;i77#b77;,i7 and #ace7;f77#aj7 of this title and sections #ecjc7;i77#b77;,i7 and #ecjd7;f77#aj7 of title #di2 and 7,c7 the development of projects and programs that help ,states1 territories1 and regions recover from covered events that significantly disrupt the transportation system1 including-- 7i7 predisaster training programs that help agencies and regional stakeholders plan for and prepare multimodal recovery efforts2 and 7ii7 the establishment of region-wide telework training and programs4 7#b7 ,infrastructure resilience and adaptation ,no funds shall be obligated to a project under this section unless the project meets each of the following criteria3 7,a7 ,the project is designed to ensure resilience over the anticipated service life of the surface transportation infrastructure asset4 7,b7 ,the project is identified in the metropolitan or statewide transportation improvement program as a project to address resilience vulnerabilities1 consistent with section #acd7;j77#c77;,e7 or #ace7;g77#e77;,b77iii74 7#c7 ,prioritization of projects ,a ,state shall develop a process to prioritize projects under this section based on the degree to which the proposed project would-- 7,a7 be cost effective in the long-term2 7,b7 reduce the risk of disruption to a surface transportation infrastructure asset considered critical to support population centers1 freight movement1 economic activity1 evacuation1 recovery1 national security functions1 or critical infrastructure2 and 7,c7 ease disruptions to vulnerable1 at-risk1 or transit-dependant populations4 7c7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary shall provide guidance to ,states to assist with the implementation of paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7b74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered event ,the term covered event means a climate change effect 7including sea level rise71 flooding1 and an extreme event or other natural disaster 7including wildfires1 seismic activity1 and landslides74 7#b7 ,surface transportation infrastructure asset ,the term surface transportation infrastructure asset means a facility eligible for assistance under this title or chapter #ec of title #di4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #abc the following3 #abd4 ,predisaster mitigation program4 4 7b7 ,projects in flood-,prone areas ,section #aji of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7t7 ,projects in flood-,prone areas ,for projects and actions that1 in whole or in part1 encroach within the limits of a flood-prone area1 the ,secretary shall ensure that such projects and actions are-- 7#a7 designed and constructed in a way that takes into account1 and mitigates where appropriate1 flood risk by using hydrologic1 hydraulic1 and hydrodynamic data1 methods1 and analysis that integrate current and projected changes in flooding based on climate science over the anticipated service life of the asset and future forecasted land use changes2 and 7#b7 designed using analysis that considers the capital costs1 risks1 and other economic1 engineering1 social and environmental concerns of constructing a project in a flood-prone area4 4 7c7 ,metropolitan transportation planning 7#a7 ,amendments to title #bc 7,a7 ,climate change and resilience ,section #acd7;i77#b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,climate change and resilience 7i7 ,in general ,the transportation planning process shall assess strategies to reduce the climate change impacts of the surface transportation system and conduct a vulnerability assessment to identify opportunities to enhance the resilience of the surface transportation system and ensure the efficient use of ,federal resources4 7ii7 ,climate change mitigation and impacts ,a long-range transportation plan shall-- 7,i7 identify investments and strategies to reduce transportation-related sources of greenhouse gas emissions per capita2 7,,ii7 identify investments and strategies to manage transportation demand and increase the rates of public transportation ridership1 walking1 bicycling1 and carpools2 and 7,,iii7 recommend zoning and other land use policies that would support infill1 transit-oriented development1 and mixed use development4 7iii7 ,vulnerability assessment ,a long-range transportation plan shall incorporate a vulnerability assessment that-- 7,i7 includes a risk-based assessment of vulnerabilities of critical transportation assets and systems to covered events 7as such term is defined in section #abd72 7,,ii7 considers1 as applicable1 the risk management analysis in the ,state's asset management plan developed pursuant to section #aai1 and the ,state's evaluation of reasonable alternatives to repeatedly damaged facilities conducted under part #ffg of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,,iii7 at the discretion of the metropolitan planning organization1 identifies evacuation routes1 assesses the ability of any such routes to provide safe passage for evacuation1 access to health care and public health facilities1 and emergency response during an emergency event1 and identifies any improvements or redundant facilities necessary to adequately facilitate safe passage2 7,,iv7 describes the metropolitan planning organization's adaptation and resilience improvement strategies that will inform the transportation investment decisions of the metropolitan planning organization2 and 7,v7 is consistent with and complementary of the ,state1 ,tribal1 and local mitigation plans required under section #cbb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe74 7iv7 ,consultation ,the assessment described in this subparagraph shall be developed in consultation with1 as appropriate1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal officials responsible for land use1 housing1 resilience1 hazard mitigation1 and emergency management4 4 7,b7 ,resilience projects ,section #acd7;j77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,resilience projects ,the ,,tip shall-- 7i7 identify any projects that address the vulnerabilities identified by the assessment in subsection 7i77#b77;,i77iii72 and 7ii7 describe how each project identified under clause 7i7 would improve the resilience of the transportation system4 4 7#b7 ,amendments to title #di 7,a7 ,climate change and resilience ,section #ecjc7;i77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,climate change and resilience 7i7 ,in general ,the transportation planning process shall assess strategies to reduce the climate change impacts of the surface transportation system and conduct a vulnerability assessment to identify opportunities to enhance the resilience of the surface transportation system and ensure the efficient use of ,federal resources4 7ii7 ,climate change mitigation and impacts ,a long-range transportation plan shall-- 7,i7 identify investments and strategies to reduce transportation-related sources of greenhouse gas emissions per capita2 7,,ii7 identify investments and strategies to manage transportation demand and increase the rates of public transportation ridership1 walking1 bicycling1 and carpools2 and 7,,iii7 recommend zoning and other land use policies that would support infill1 transit-oriented development1 and mixed use development4 7iii7 ,vulnerability assessment ,a long-range transportation plan shall incorporate a vulnerability assessment that-- 7,i7 includes a risk-based assessment of vulnerabilities of critical transportation assets and systems to covered events 7as such term is defined in section #abd of title #bc72 7,,ii7 considers1 as applicable1 the risk management analysis in the ,state's asset management plan developed pursuant to section #aai of title #bc1 and the ,state's evaluation of reasonable alternatives to repeatedly damaged facilities conducted under part #ffg of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,,iii7 at the discretion of the metropolitan planning organization1 identifies evacuation routes1 assesses the ability of any such routes to provide safe passage for evacuation1 access to health care and public health facilities1 and emergency response during an emergency event1 and identifies any improvements or redundant facilities necessary to adequately facilitate safe passage2 7,,iv7 describes the metropolitan planning organization's adaptation and resilience improvement strategies that will inform the transportation investment decisions of the metropolitan planning organization2 and 7,v7 is consistent with and complementary of the ,state1 ,tribal1 and local mitigation plans required under section #cbb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe74 7iv7 ,consultation ,the assessment described in this subparagraph shall be developed in consultation1 as appropriate1 with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal officials responsible for land use1 housing1 resilience1 hazard mitigation1 and emergency management4 4 7,b7 ,resilience projects ,section #ecjc7;j77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,resilience projects ,the ,,tip shall-- 7i7 identify any projects that address the vulnerabilities identified by the assessment in subsection 7i77#b77;,i77iii72 and 7ii7 describe how each project identified under clause 7i7 would improve the resilience of the transportation system4 4 7d7 ,statewide and nonmetropolitan planning 7#a7 ,amendments to title #bc 7,a7 ,climate change and resilience ,section #ace7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,climate change and resilience 7,a7 ,in general ,the transportation planning process shall assess strategies to reduce the climate change impacts of the surface transportation system and conduct a vulnerability assessment to identify opportunities to enhance the resilience of the surface transportation system and ensure the efficient use of ,federal resources4 7,b7 ,climate change mitigation and impacts ,a long-range transportation plan shall-- 7i7 identify investments and strategies to reduce transportation-related sources of greenhouse gas emissions per capita2 7ii7 identify investments and strategies to manage transportation demand and increase the rates of public transportation ridership1 walking1 bicycling1 and carpools2 and 7iii7 recommend zoning and other land use policies that would support infill1 transit-oriented development1 and mixed use development4 7,c7 ,vulnerability assessment ,a long-range transportation plan shall incorporate a vulnerability assessment that-- 7i7 includes a risk-based assessment of vulnerabilities of critical transportation assets and systems to covered events 7as such term is defined in section #abd72 7ii7 considers1 as applicable1 the risk management analysis in the ,state's asset management plan developed pursuant to section #aai1 and the ,state's evaluation of reasonable alternatives to repeatedly damaged facilities conducted under part #ffg of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7iii7 identifies evacuation routes1 assesses the ability of any such routes to provide safe passage for evacuation1 access to health care and public health facilities1 and emergency response during an emergency event1 and identifies any improvements or redundant facilities necessary to adequately facilitate safe passage2 7iv7 describes the ,states's adaptation and resilience improvement strategies that will inform the transportation investment decisions of the ,state2 and 7v7 is consistent with and complementary of the ,state1 ,tribal1 and local mitigation plans required under section #cbb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe74 7,d7 ,consultation ,the assessment described in this paragraph shall be developed in consultation with1 as appropriate1 metropolitan planning organizations and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal officials responsible for land use1 housing1 resilience1 hazard mitigation1 and emergency management4 4 7,b7 ,resilience projects ,section #ace7;g77#e77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,resilience projects ,the ,,stip shall-- 7,i7 identify projects that address the vulnerabilities identified by the assessment in subsection 7i77#aj77;,b72 and 7,,ii7 describe how each project identified under subclause 7,i7 would improve the resilience of the transportation system4 4 7#b7 ,amendments to title #di 7,a7 ,climate change and resilience ,section #ecjd7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,climate change and resilience 7,a7 ,in general ,the transportation planning process shall assess strategies to reduce the climate change impacts of the surface transportation system and conduct a vulnerability assessment to identify opportunities to enhance the resilience of the surface transportation system and ensure the efficient use of ,federal resources4 7,b7 ,climate change mitigation and impacts ,a long-range transportation plan shall-- 7i7 identify investments and strategies to reduce transportation-related sources of greenhouse gas emissions per capita2 7ii7 identify investments and strategies to manage transportation demand and increase the rates of public transportation ridership1 walking1 bicycling1 and carpools2 and 7iii7 recommend zoning and other land use policies that would support infill1 transit-oriented development1 and mixed use development4 7,c7 ,vulnerability assessment ,a long-range transportation plan shall incorporate a vulnerability assessment that-- 7i7 includes a risk-based assessment of vulnerabilities of critical transportation assets and systems to covered events 7as such term is defined in section #abd of title #bc72 7ii7 considers1 as applicable1 the risk management analysis in the ,state's asset management plan developed pursuant to section #aai of title #bc1 and the ,state's evaluation of reasonable alternatives to repeatedly damaged facilities conducted under part #ffg of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7iii7 identifies evacuation routes1 assesses the ability of any such routes to provide safe passage for evacuation1 access to health care and public health facilities1 and emergency response during an emergency event1 and identifies any improvements or redundant facilities necessary to adequately facilitate safe passage2 7iv7 describes the ,state's adaptation and resilience improvement strategies that will inform the transportation investment decisions of the ,state2 and 7v7 is consistent with and complementary of the ,state1 ,tribal1 and local mitigation plans required under section #cbb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe74 7,d7 ,consultation ,the assessment described in this paragraph shall be developed in consultation with1 as appropriate1 metropolitan planning organizations and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal officials responsible for land use1 housing1 resilience1 hazard mitigation1 and emergency management4 4 7,b7 ,resilience projects ,section #ecjd7;g77#e77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,resilience projects ,the ,,stip shall-- 7,i7 identify projects that address the vulnerabilities identified by the assessment in subsection 7i77#aj77;,b72 and 7,,ii7 describe how each project identified under subclause 7,i7 would improve the resilience of the transportation system4 4 #abjc4 ,emergency relief 7a7 ,in general ,section #abe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7 by inserting wildfire1 after severe storm12 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 by striking in any #a fiscal year commencing after ,september #cj1 #aihj1 and inserting in any fiscal year2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 by striking 7as defined in subsection 7e77#a772 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may expend funds from the emergency fund authorized by this section only for the repair or reconstruction of highways on ,federal-aid highways in accordance with this chapter4 7#b7 ,restrictions 7,a7 ,in general ,no funds shall be expended from the emergency fund authorized by this section unless-- 7i7 an emergency has been declared by the ,governor of the ,state with concurrence by the ,secretary1 unless the ,president has declared the emergency to be a major disaster for the purposes of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 for which concurrence of the ,secretary is not required2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary has received an application from the ,state transportation department that includes a comprehensive list of all eligible project sites and repair costs by not later than #b years after the natural disaster or catastrophic failure4 7,b7 ,cost limitation ,the total cost of a project funded under this section may not exceed the cost of repair or reconstruction of a comparable facility unless the ,secretary determines that the project incorporates economically justified betterments1 including protective features to increase the resilience of the facility4 7,c7 ,repeatedly damaged facilities ,an application submitted under this section for the permanent repair or reconstruction of a repeatedly damaged facility shall include consideration and1 if feasible1 incorporation of economically justifiable betterments1 including protective features1 to increase the resilience of such facility4 7#c7 ,special rule for bridge projects ,in no case shall funds be used under this section for the repair or reconstruction of a bridge-- 7,a7 that has been permanently closed to all vehicular traffic by the ,state or responsible local official because of imminent danger of collapse due to a structural deficiency or physical deterioration2 or 7,b7 if a construction phase of a replacement structure is included in the approved statewide transportation improvement program at the time of an event described in subsection 7a74 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d77#a7 and inserting subsection 7c77#a72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 as amended1 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively2 7#f7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7g71 as amended1 as subsections 7b7 through 7f71 respectively2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,imposition of deadline 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may not require any project funded under this section to advance to the construction obligation stage before the date that is the last day of the sixth fiscal year after the later of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,governor declared the emergency1 as described in subsection 7c77#b77;,a77i72 or 7,b7 the date on which the ,president declared the emergency to be a major disaster1 as described in such subsection4 7#b7 ,extension of deadline ,if the ,secretary imposes a deadline for advancement to the construction obligation stage pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may1 upon the request of the ,governor of the ,state1 issue an extension of not more than #a year to complete such advancement1 and may issue additional extensions after the expiration of any extension1 if the ,secretary determines the ,governor of the ,state has provided suitable justification to warrant such an extension4 7h7 ,hazard mitigation pilot program 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary shall establish a hazard mitigation pilot program for the purpose of mitigating future hazards posed to ,federal-aid highways1 ,federal lands transportation facilities1 and ,tribal transportation facilities4 7#b7 ,allocation of funds 7,a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the pilot program established under this subsection4 7,b7 ,calculation ,annually1 the ,secretary shall calculate the total amount of outstanding eligible repair costs under the emergency relief program under this section1 including the emergency relief backlog1 for each ,state1 territory1 and ,indian ,tribe4 7,c7 ,allocation ,any amounts made available under this subsection shall be distributed to each ,state1 territory1 or ,indian ,tribe based on-- 7i7 the ratio that the total amount of outstanding eligible repair costs for such ,state1 territory1 or ,indian ,tribe1 as described under subparagraph 7,b72 bears to 7ii7 the total amount of outstanding eligible repair costs for all ,states1 territories1 and ,indian ,tribes1 as described under subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,limitation ,the allocation to a ,state1 territory1 or ,indian ,tribe described under subparagraph 7,c7 shall not exceed #e percent of the total amount of outstanding eligible repair costs under the emergency relief program for such ,state1 territory1 or ,indian ,tribe1 as described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,eligible activities ,amounts made available under this subsection shall be used for protective features or other hazard mitigation activities that-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines are cost effective and that reduce the risk of1 or increase the resilience to1 future damage to existing assets as a result of natural disasters2 and 7,b7 are eligible under section #abd4 7#d7 ,report ,for each fiscal year in which funding is made available for the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7,a7 a description of the activities carried out under the pilot program2 7,b7 an evaluation of the effectiveness of the pilot program in meeting purposes described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 policy recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the pilot program4 7#e7 ,sunset ,the authority provided under this subsection shall terminate on ,october #a1 #bjbe4 7i7 ,improving the emergency relief program ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 revise the emergency relief manual of the ,federal ,highway ,administration-- 7,a7 to include and reflect the definition of the term resilience 7as defined in section #aja7;a772 7,b7 to identify procedures that ,states may use to incorporate resilience into emergency relief projects2 and 7,c7 to consider economically justified betterments in emergency relief projects1 such as-- 7i7 protective features that increase the resilience of the facility2 and 7ii7 incorporation of context sensitive design principles and other planned betterments that improve the safety of the facility2 7#b7 consider transportation system access for moderate and low-income families impacted by a major disaster or emergency declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj72 7#c7 develop best practices for improving the use of resilience in-- 7,a7 the emergency relief program under this section2 and 7,b7 emergency relief efforts2 7#d7 provide to division offices of the ,federal ,highway ,administration and ,state departments of transportation information on the best practices developed under paragraph 7#b72 and 7#e7 develop and implement a process to track-- 7,a7 the consideration of resilience as part of the emergency relief program under this section2 and 7,b7 the costs of emergency relief projects4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,comparable facility ,the term comparable facility means a facility that meets the current geometric and construction standards required for the types and volume of traffic that the facility will carry over its design life4 7#b7 ,construction phase ,the term construction phase means the phase of physical construction of a highway or bridge facility that is separate from any other identified phases1 such as planning1 design1 or right-of-way phases1 in the ,state transportation improvement program4 7#c7 ,open to public travel ,the term open to public travel means with respect to a road1 that1 except during scheduled periods1 extreme weather conditions1 or emergencies1 the road-- 7,a7 is maintained2 7,b7 is open to the general public2 and 7,c7 can accommodate travel by a standard passenger vehicle1 without restrictive gates or prohibitive signs or regulations1 other than for general traffic control or restrictions based on size1 weight1 or class of registration4 7#d7 ,standard passenger vehicle ,the term standard passenger vehicle means a vehicle with #f inches of clearance from the lowest point of the frame1 body1 suspension1 or differential to the ground4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,federal lands and tribal transportation programs ,section #bja7;c77#h77;,a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #abe7;e7 and inserting section #abe7;j74 7#b7 ,tribal transportation program ,section #bjb7;b77#f77;,a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #abe7;e7 and inserting section #abe7;d74 7c7 ,repeal ,section #ffh4aje7;h7 of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 is repealed4 #abjd4 ,railway crossings 7a7 ,in general ,section #acj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking ,railway-highway crossings and inserting ,railway crossings2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,subject to section #abj and subsection 7b7 of this section1 the entire and inserting ,in general4--,the2 7,b7 by striking then the entire and inserting the2 and 7,c7 by striking 1 subject to section #abj and subsection 7b7 of this section12 7#c7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,classification 7#a7 ,in general ,the construction of projects for the elimination of hazards at railway crossings represents a benefit to the railroad4 ,the ,secretary shall classify the various types of projects involved in the elimination of hazards of railway-highway crossings1 and shall set for each such classification a percentage of the total project cost that represent the benefit to the railroad or railroads for the purpose of determining the railroad's share of the total project cost4 ,the ,secretary shall determine the appropriate classification of each project4 7#b7 ,noncash contributions 7,a7 ,in general ,not more than #e percent of the cost share described in paragraph 7#a7 may be attributable to noncash contributions of materials and labor furnished by the railroad in connection with the construction of such project4 7,b7 ,requirement ,the requirements under section #bjj4cjf and #bjj4djc7;g7 of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 shall apply to any noncash contributions under this subsection4 7#c7 ,total project cost ,for the purposes of this subsection1 the determination of the railroad's share of the total project cost shall include environment1 design1 right-of-way1 utility accommodation1 and construction phases of the project4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,any railroad involved and inserting ,benefit4--,any railroad involved2 7,b7 by striking the net benefit and inserting the cost associated with the benefit2 and 7,c7 by striking ,such payment may consist in whole or in part of materials and labor furnished by the railroad in connection with the construction of such project42 7#e7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,railway crossings 7#a7 ,eligible activities ,funds apportioned to a ,state under section #ajd7;b77#g7 may be obligated for the following3 7,a7 ,the elimination of hazards at railway-highway crossings1 including technology or protective upgrades4 7,b7 ,construction or installation of protective devices 7including replacement of functionally obsolete protective devices7 at railway-highway crossings4 7,c7 ,infrastructure and noninfrastructure projects and strategies to prevent or reduce suicide or trespasser fatalities and injuries along railroad rights-of-way and at or near railway-highway crossings4 7,d7 ,projects to mitigate any degradation in the level of access from a highway-grade crossing closure4 7,e7 ,bicycle and pedestrian railway grade crossing improvements1 including underpasses and overpasses4 7,f7 ,projects eligible under section #bbijg7;c77#e7 of title #di1 provided that amounts obligated under this subparagraph-- 7i7 shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with such section as if such amounts were made available to carry out such section2 and 7ii7 may be used to pay up to #ij percent of the non-,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under such section4 7#b7 ,special rule ,if a ,state demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that the ,state has met all its needs for installation of protective devices at railway-highway crossings1 the ,state may use funds made available by this section for other highway safety improvement program purposes4 2 7#f7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,federal share ,notwithstanding section #abj1 the ,federal share payable on account of any project financed with funds made available to carry out subsection 7e7 shall be up to #ij percent of the cost thereof4 2 7#g7 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,report 7#a7 ,state report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 and at least biennially thereafter1 each ,state shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the progress being made to implement the railway crossings program authorized by this section and the effectiveness of projects to improve railway crossing safety4 7,b7 ,contents ,each ,state report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall contain an assessment of the costs of the various treatments employed and subsequent accident experience at improved locations4 7#b7 ,departmental report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the deadline for the submission of a report under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall publish on the website of the ,department of ,transportation a report on the progress being made by the ,state in implementing projects to improve railway crossings4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 the number of projects undertaken2 7ii7 distribution of such projects by cost range1 road system1 nature of treatment1 and subsequent accident experience at improved locations2 7iii7 an analysis and evaluation of each ,state program2 7iv7 the identification of any ,state found not to be in compliance with the schedule of improvements required by subsection 7d72 and 7v7 recommendations for future implementation of the railway crossings program4 2 7#h7 in subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 in the heading by inserting and pedestrian after ,bicycle2 and 7,b7 by inserting and pedestrian after bicycle2 and 7#i7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,not later than and all that follows through each ,state and inserting ,not later than #f months after a new railway crossing becomes operational1 each ,state2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking ,on a periodic and all that follows through every year thereafter and inserting ,on or before ,september #cj of each year4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by amending the item relating to section #acj to read as follows3 #acj4 ,railway crossings4 4 7c7 ,,gao study ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report that includes an analysis of the effectiveness of the railway crossing program under section #acj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,sense of ,congress relating to trespasser deaths along railroad rights-of-,way ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department of ,transportation should1 where feasible1 coordinate departmental efforts to prevent or reduce trespasser deaths along railroad rights-of-way and at or near railway-highway crossings4 #abje4 ,surface transportation program 7a7 ,in general ,section #acc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by striking block grant2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7 by striking block grant2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking block grant2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 by inserting 1 except that for the purposes of this section hovercraft and terminal facilities for hovercraft engaging in water transit for passengers or vehicles shall be considered ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities eligible under section #abi7;c7 after section #abi7;c72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking railway-highway grade crossings and inserting projects eligible under section #acj and installation of safety barriers and nets on bridges2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by striking ,recreational and inserting ,transportation alternatives projects eligible under subsection 7h71 recreational2 and 7ii7 by striking #adjd of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note7 and inserting #baa2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#ab7 by striking travel and inserting transportation2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#af7 ,protective features 7including natural infrastructure and vegetation control and clearance7 to enhance the resilience of a transportation facility otherwise eligible for assistance under this section4 7#ag7 ,projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions eligible under section #aga1 including the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure4 7#ah7 ,projects and strategies to reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality related to1 or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats affected by1 a transportation facility otherwise eligible for assistance under this section4 7#ai7 ,a surface transportation project carried out in accordance with the national travel and tourism infrastructure strategic plan under section #adca7;e7 of the ,,fast ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note74 7#bj7 roads in rural areas that primarily serve to transport agricultural products from a farm or ranch to a marketplace4 7#ba7 ,the removal1 retrofit1 repurposing1 remediation1 or replacement of a highway or other transportation facility that creates a barrier to community connectivity to improve access for multiple modes of transportation4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking block grant and inserting program2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 for a project described in-- 7,a7 subsection 7h72 or 7,b7 section #aja7;a77#bi71 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,,fast ,act2 2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 for a project described in section #ecjh of title #di2 and 2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting each fiscal year after apportioned to a ,state2 7ii7 by striking the reservation of and inserting setting aside2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking the percentage specified in paragraph 7#f7 for a fiscal year and inserting #eg percent for fiscal year #bjbc1 #eh percent for fiscal year #bjbd1 #ei percent for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #fj percent for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7 by striking of over and inserting greater than2 and 7,,iii7 by striking clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 in urbanized areas of the ,state with an urbanized area population greater than #di1iii and less than #bjj1jja2 7iii7 in urban areas of the ,state with a population greater than #d1iii and less than #ej1jjj2 and 7iv7 in other areas of the ,state with a population less than #e1jjj2 and 2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,local coordination and consultation 7,a7 ,coordination with metropolitan planning organizations ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 a ,state shall-- 7i7 establish a process to coordinate with all metropolitan planning organizations in the ,state that represent an urbanized area described in such paragraph2 and 7ii7 describe how funds described under paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 will be allocated equitably among such urbanized areas during the period of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7,b7 ,joint responsibility ,each ,state and the ,secretary shall jointly ensure compliance with subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,consultation with regional transportation planning organizations ,for purposes of clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 of paragraph 7#a77;,a71 before obligating funding attributed to an area with a population less than #ej1jjj1 a ,state shall consult with the regional transportation planning organizations that represent the area1 if any4 2 7,c7 in the heading for paragraph 7#d7 by striking over #bjj1jjj and inserting greater than #bjj1jjj2 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 ,technical assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,state and all metropolitan planning organizations in the ,state that represent an urbanized area with a population of greater than #bjj1jjj may jointly establish a program to improve the ability of applicants to deliver projects under this subsection in an efficient and expeditious manner and reduce the period of time between the selection of the project and the obligation of funds for the project by providing-- 7i7 technical assistance and training to applicants for projects under this subsection2 and 7ii7 funding for one or more full-time ,state1 regional1 or local government employee positions to administer this subsection4 7,b7 ,eligible funds ,to carry out this paragraph1 a ,state or metropolitan planning organization may use funds made available under paragraphs 7#b7 or 7#f7 of section #ajd7;b74 7,c7 ,use of funds ,amounts used under this paragraph may be expended-- 7i7 directly by the ,state or metropolitan planning organization2 or 7ii7 through contracts with ,state agencies1 private entities1 or nonprofit organizations4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking over #bjj1jjj and inserting greater than #bjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjaf through #bjbj and inserting #bjbc through #bjbf2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,annual amounts ,to the extent practicable1 each ,state shall annually notify each affected metropolitan planning organization as to the amount of obligation authority that will be made available under paragraph 7#a7 to each affected metropolitan planning organization for the fiscal year4 2 7#g7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,bridges not on ,federal-,aid highways 7#a7 ,definition of off-system bridge ,in this subsection1 the term off-system bridge means a bridge located on a public road1 other than a bridge on a ,federal-aid highway4 7#b7 ,special rule 7,a7 ,set aside ,of the amounts apportioned to a ,state for each fiscal year under this section other than the amounts described in subparagraph 7,c71 the ,state shall obligate for activities described in subsection 7b77#b7 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,,fast ,act7 for off-system bridges an amount that is not less than #bj percent of the amounts available to such ,state under this section in fiscal year #bjbj1 not including the amounts described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,reduction of expenditures ,the ,secretary1 after consultation with ,state and local officials1 may reduce the requirement for expenditures for off-system bridges under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to the ,state if the ,secretary determines that the ,state has inadequate needs to justify the expenditure4 7,c7 ,limitations ,the following amounts shall not be used for the purposes of meeting the requirements of subparagraph 7,a73 7i7 ,amounts described in section #acc7;d77#a77;,a74 7ii7 ,amounts set aside under section #acc7;h74 7iii7 ,amounts described in section #eje7;a74 7#c7 ,credit for bridges not on ,federal-aid highways ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 with respect to any project not on a ,federal-aid highway for the replacement of a bridge or rehabilitation of a bridge that is wholly funded from ,state and local sources1 is eligible for ,federal funds under this section1 is certified by the ,state to have been carried out in accordance with all standards applicable to such projects under this section1 and is determined by the ,secretary upon completion to be no longer a deficient bridge-- 7,a7 any amount expended after the date of enactment of this subsection from ,state and local sources for the project in excess of #bj percent of the cost of construction of the project may be credited to the non-,federal share of the cost of other bridge projects in the ,state that are eligible for ,federal funds under this section2 and 7,b7 that crediting shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established by the ,secretary4 2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in the heading by striking #e1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking subsection 7d77#a77;,a77ii7 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 of subsection 7d77#a77;,a7 for each fiscal year may be obligated on roads functionally classified as rural minor collectors or local roads or on critical rural freight corridors designated under section #afg7;e744 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #acc and inserting the following3 #acc4 ,surface transportation program4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,advance acquisition of real property ,section #ajh7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 by striking block grant2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking block grant4 7#b7 ,public transportation ,section #adb7;e77#b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking block grant4 7#c7 ,highway use tax evasion projects ,section #adc7;b77#h7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the heading by striking block grant4 7#d7 ,congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program ,section #adi7;d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 by striking block grant2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 by striking block grant4 7#e7 ,territorial and ,puerto ,rico highway program ,section #afe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a77ii7 by striking block grant each time such term appears2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#f77;,a77i7 by striking block grant4 7#f7 ,magnetic levitation transportation technology deployment program ,section #cbb7;h77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking block grant4 7#g7 ,training and education ,section #ejd7;a77#d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking block grant4 #abjf4 ,transportation alternatives program ,section #acc7;h7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7h7 ,transportation alternatives program set-,aside 7#a7 ,set aside ,for each fiscal year1 of the total funds apportioned to all ,states under section #ajd7;b77#b7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall set aside an amount such that-- 7,a7 the ,secretary sets aside a total amount under this subsection for a fiscal year equal to #aj percent of such total funds2 and 7,b7 the ,state's share of the amount set aside under subparagraph 7,a7 is determined by multiplying the amount set aside under subparagraph 7,a7 by the ratio that-- 7i7 the amount apportioned to the ,state for the transportation enhancement program for fiscal year #bjji under section #acc7;d77#b71 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,,map-#ba2 bears to 7ii7 the total amount of funds apportioned to all ,states for the transportation enhancements program for fiscal year #bjji4 7#b7 ,allocation within a ,state 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 funds set aside for a ,state under paragraph 7#a7 shall be obligated within that ,state in the manner described in subsections 7d7 and 7e71 except that1 for purposes of this paragraph 7after funds are made available under paragraph 7#e77-- 7i7 for each fiscal year1 the percentage referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 of subsection 7d7 shall be deemed to be #ff percent2 and 7ii7 paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7d7 shall not apply4 7,b7 ,local control 7i7 ,in general ,a ,state may make available up to #ajj percent of the funds set aside under paragraph 7#a7 to the entities described in subclause 7,i7 if the ,state submits to the ,secretary1 and the ,secretary approves1 a plan that describes-- 7,i7 how such funds shall be made available to metropolitan planning organizations1 regional transportation planning organizations1 counties1 or other regional transportation authorities2 7,,ii7 how the entities described in subclause 7,i7 shall select projects for funding and how such entities shall report selected projects to the ,state2 7,,iii7 the legal1 financial1 and technical capacity of such entities2 and 7,,iv7 the procedures in place to ensure such entities comply with the requirements of this title4 7ii7 ,requirement ,a ,state that makes funding available under a plan approved under this subparagraph shall make available an equivalent amount of obligation authority to an entity described in clause 7i77,i7 to whom funds are made available under this subparagraph4 7#c7 ,eligible projects ,funds set aside under this subsection may be obligated for any of the following projects or activities3 7,a7 ,construction1 planning1 and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians1 bicyclists1 and other nonmotorized forms of transportation1 including sidewalks1 bicycle infrastructure1 pedestrian and bicycle signals1 traffic calming techniques1 lighting and other safety-related infrastructure1 and transportation projects to achieve compliance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7,b7 ,construction1 planning1 and design of infrastructure-related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for nondrivers1 including children1 older adults1 and individuals with disabilities to access daily needs4 7,c7 ,conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians1 bicyclists1 or other nonmotorized transportation users4 7,d7 ,construction of turnouts1 overlooks1 and viewing areas4 7,e7 ,community improvement activities1 including-- 7i7 inventory1 control1 or removal of outdoor advertising2 7ii7 historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities2 7iii7 vegetation management practices in transportation rights-of-way to improve roadway safety1 prevent against invasive species1 facilitate wildfire control1 and provide erosion control2 7iv7 archaeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of a transportation project eligible under this title2 and 7v7 the planting of trees1 appropriate to the region1 in street medians1 islands1 and along sidewalks in order to complement traffic calming techniques4 7,f7 ,any environmental mitigation activity1 including pollution prevention and pollution abatement activities and mitigation to address stormwater management1 control1 and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoff1 including activities described in sections #cbh7;a7 and #cbi4 7,g7 ,projects and strategies to reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality related to1 or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats affected by1 a transportation facility otherwise eligible for assistance under this subsection4 7,h7 ,the recreational trails program under section #bjf4 7,i7 ,the safe routes to school program under section #baa4 7,j7 ,activities in furtherance of a vulnerable road user assessment described in section #adh4 7,k7 ,any other projects or activities described in section #aja7;a77#bi7 or section #bac1 as such sections were in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 7#d7 ,access to funds 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state1 metropolitan planning organization required to obligate funds in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,a71 or an entity required to obligate funds in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall develop a competitive process to allow eligible entities to submit projects for funding that achieve the objectives of this subsection4 ,a metropolitan planning organization for an area described in subsection 7d77#a77;,a77i7 shall select projects under such process in consultation with the relevant ,state4 7,b7 ,priority ,the processes described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall prioritize project location and impact in low-income1 transit-dependent1 or other high-need areas4 7,c7 ,eligible entity defined ,in this paragraph1 the term eligible entity means-- 7i7 a local government1 including a county or multi-county special district2 7ii7 a regional transportation authority2 7iii7 a transit agency2 7iv7 a natural resource or public land agency2 7v7 a school district1 local education agency1 or school2 7vi7 a tribal government2 7vii7 a metropolitan planning organization that serves an urbanized area with a population of #bjj1jjj or fewer2 7viii7 a nonprofit organization carrying out activities related to transportation2 7ix7 any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails 7other than a metropolitan planning organization that serves an urbanized area with a population of over #bjj1jjj or a ,state agency7 that the ,state determines to be eligible1 consistent with the goals of this subsection2 and 7x7 a ,state1 at the request of any entity listed in clauses 7i7 through 7ix74 7#e7 ,continuation of certain recreational trails projects 7,a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year1 a ,state shall-- 7i7 obligate an amount of funds set aside under this subsection equal to #age percent of the amount of the funds apportioned to the ,state for fiscal year #bjji under section #ajd7;h77#b71 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,,map-#ba1 for projects relating to recreational trails under section #bjf2 7ii7 return #a percent of the funds described in clause 7i7 to the ,secretary for the administration of such program2 and 7iii7 comply with the provisions of the administration of the recreational trails program under section #bjf1 including the use of apportioned funds described in subsection 7d77#c77;,a7 of such section4 7,b7 ,state flexibility ,a ,state may opt out of the recreational trails program under this paragraph if the ,governor of the ,state notifies the ,secretary not later than #cj days prior to the date on which an apportionment is made under section #ajd for any fiscal year4 7#f7 ,improving accessibility and efficiency 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state may use an amount equal to not more than #e percent of the funds set aside for the ,state under this subsection1 after allocating funds in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,a71 to improve the ability of applicants to access funding for projects under this subsection in an efficient and expeditious manner by providing-- 7i7 to applicants for projects under this subsection application assistance1 technical assistance1 and assistance in reducing the period of time between the selection of the project and the obligation of funds for the project2 and 7ii7 funding for one or more full-time ,state employee positions to administer this subsection4 7,b7 ,use of funds ,amounts used under subparagraph 7,a7 may be expended-- 7i7 directly by the ,state2 or 7ii7 through contracts with ,state agencies1 private entities1 or nonprofit entities4 7,c7 ,improving project delivery 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall take such action as may be necessary1 consistent with ,federal requirements1 to facilitate efficient and timely delivery of projects under this subsection that are small1 low impact1 and constructed within an existing built environment4 7ii7 ,considerations ,the ,secretary shall consider the use of programmatic agreements1 expedited or alternative procurement processes 7including project bundling71 and other effective practices to facilitate the goals of this paragraph4 7#g7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,flexible match 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #abj-- 7,i7 the non-,federal share for a project under this subsection may be calculated on a project1 multiple-project1 or program basis2 and 7,,ii7 the ,federal share of the cost of an individual project in this subsection may be up to #ajj percent4 7ii7 ,aggregate non-,federal share ,the average annual non-,federal share of the total cost of all projects for which funds are obligated under this subsection in a ,state for a fiscal year shall be not less than the non-,federal share authorized for the ,state under section #abj4 7iii7 ,requirement ,this subparagraph shall only apply to a ,state if such ,state has adequate financial controls1 as certified by the ,secretary1 to account for the average annual non-,federal share under this subparagraph4 7,b7 ,safety projects ,notwithstanding section #abj1 funds made available to carry out section #adh may be credited toward the non-,federal share of the costs of a project under this subsection if the project-- 7i7 is a project described in section #adh7;e77#a72 and 7ii7 is consistent with the ,state strategic highway safety plan 7as defined in section #adh7;a774 7#h7 ,flexibility 7,a7 ,state authority 7i7 ,in general ,a ,state may use not more than #ej percent of the funds set aside under this subsection that are available for obligation in any area of the ,state 7suballocated consistent with the requirements of subsection 7d77#a77;,b77 for any purpose eligible under subsection 7b74 7ii7 ,restriction ,funds may be used as described in clause 7i7 only if the ,state demonstrates to the ,secretary-- 7,i7 that the ,state held a competition in compliance with the requirements of this subsection in such form as the ,secretary determines appropriate2 7,,ii7 that the ,state offered technical assistance to all eligible entities and provided such assistance upon request by an eligible entity2 and 7,,iii7 that there were not sufficient suitable applications from eligible entities to use the funds described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,,mpo authority 7i7 ,in general ,a metropolitan planning organization that represents an urbanized area with a population of greater than #bjj1jjj may use not more than #ej percent of the funds set aside under this subsection for an urbanized area described in subsection 7d77#a77;,a77i7 for any purpose eligible under subsection 7b74 7ii7 ,restriction ,funds may be used as described in clause 7i7 only if the ,secretary certifies that the metropolitan planning organization-- 7,i7 held a competition in compliance with the requirements of this subsection in such form as the ,secretary determines appropriate2 and 7,,ii7 demonstrates that there were not sufficient suitable applications from eligible entities to use the funds described in clause 7i74 7#i7 ,annual reports 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state or metropolitan planning organization responsible for carrying out the requirements of this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report that describes-- 7i7 the number of project applications received for each fiscal year1 including-- 7,i7 the aggregate cost of the projects for which applications are received2 and 7,,ii7 the types of projects by eligibility category to be carried out1 expressed as percentages of the total apportionment of the ,state under this subsection2 and 7ii7 the list of each project selected for funding for each fiscal year1 including specifying the fiscal year for which the project was selected1 the fiscal year in which the project is anticipated to be funded1 the recipient1 the funding sources 7including non-,federal match71 the project status1 the specific location1 the congressional district1 the type by eligibility category1 and a brief description4 7,b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make available to the public1 in a user-friendly format on the website of the ,department of ,transportation1 a copy of each annual report submitted under subparagraph 7,a74 4 #abjg4 ,bridge investment 7a7 ,in general ,section #add of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking ,national bridge and tunnel inventory and inspection standards and inserting ,bridges and tunnels2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 by striking deficient2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#e7 by striking structurally deficient bridge and inserting bridge classified as in poor condition2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba1 each and inserting ,each2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#e7 in subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting 1 #abd1 after section #aai2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 by inserting 1 #abd1 after section #aai2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking financial characteristics and all that follows through the end and inserting ,federal share42 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation 7#a7 ,goals ,the goals of this subsection shall be to-- 7,a7 support the achievement of a state of good repair for the ,nation's bridges2 7,b7 improve the safety1 efficiency1 and reliability of the movement of people and freight over bridges2 7,c7 improve the condition of bridges in the ,united ,states by reducing-- 7i7 the number of bridges-- 7,i7 in poor condition2 or 7,,ii7 in fair condition and at risk of falling into poor condition2 7ii7 the total person miles traveled over bridges-- 7,i7 in poor condition2 or 7,,ii7 in fair condition and at risk of falling into poor condition2 7iii7 the number of bridges that-- 7,i7 do not meet current geometric design standards2 or 7,,ii7 cannot meet the load and traffic requirements typical of the regional transportation network2 and 7iv7 the total person miles traveled over bridges that-- 7,i7 do not meet current geometric design standards2 or 7,,ii7 cannot meet the load and traffic requirements typical of the regional transportation network2 and 7,d7 increase the resilience of bridges1 including the ability to withstand disruptions from a seismic event4 7#b7 ,bridges on public roads 7,a7 ,minimum bridge investment ,excluding the amounts described in subparagraph 7,c71 of the total funds apportioned to a ,state under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #ajd7;b7 for fiscal years #bjbc to #bjbf1 a ,state shall obligate not less than #bj percent for projects described in subparagraph 7,e74 7,b7 ,program flexibility ,a ,state required to obligate funds under subparagraph 7,a7 may use any combination of funds apportioned to a ,state under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #ajd7;b74 7,c7 ,limitation ,amounts described below may not be used for the purposes of calculating or meeting the minimum bridge investment requirement under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 amounts described in section #acc7;d77#a77;,a72 7ii7 amounts set aside under section #acc7;h72 and 7iii7 amounts described in section #eje7;a74 7,d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the expenditure of funds described in subparagraph 7,c7 for bridge projects eligible under such section4 7,e7 ,eligible projects ,funds required to be obligated in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,a7 may be obligated for projects or activities that-- 7i7 are otherwise eligible under either section #aai or section #acc1 as applicable2 7ii7 support the achievement of performance targets of the ,state established under section #aej1 are consistent with the transportation asset management plan of the ,state1 or provide support for the condition and performance of bridges on public roads within the ,state2 and 7iii7 remove1 replace1 reconstruct1 rehabilitate1 preserve1 or protect a bridge included on the national bridge inventory authorized by subsection 7b71 including through-- 7,i7 seismic retrofits2 7,,ii7 systematic preventive maintenance2 7,,iii7 installation of scour countermeasures2 7,,iv7 the use of innovative materials that extend the service life of the bridge and reduce preservation costs1 as compared to conventionally designed and constructed bridges2 7,v7 the use of nontraditional production techniques1 including factory prefabrication2 7,,vi7 painting for purposes of bridge protection2 7,,vii7 application of calcium magnesium acetate1 sodium acetate_/formate1 or other environmentally acceptable1 minimally corrosive anti-icing and deicing compositions2 7,,viii7 corrosion control2 7,,ix7 construction of protective features 7including natural infrastructure7 alone or in combination with other activities eligible under this paragraph to enhance resilience of a bridge2 7,x7 bridge security countermeasures2 7,,xi7 impact protection measures for bridges2 7,,xii7 inspection and evaluation of bridges2 7,,xiii7 training for bridge inspectors consistent with subsection 7i72 and 7,,xiv7 removal of a bridge classified as in poor condition in order to improve community connectivity4 7,f7 ,bundles of projects ,a ,state may use a bundle of projects as described in subsection 7j7 to satisfy the requirements of subparagraph 7,a71 if each project in the bundle is otherwise eligible under subparagraph 7,e74 7,g7 ,flexibility ,the ,secretary may1 at the request of a ,state1 reduce the required obligation under subparagraph 7,a7 if-- 7i7 the reduction is consistent with a ,state's asset management plan for the ,national ,highway ,system2 7ii7 the reduction will not limit a ,state's ability to meet its performance targets under section #aej or to improve the condition and performance of bridges on public roads within the ,state2 and 7iii7 the ,state demonstrates that it has inadequate needs to justify the expenditure4 7,h7 ,bridge investment report ,the ,secretary shall annually publish on the website of the ,department of ,transportation a bridge investment report that includes-- 7i7 the total ,federal funding obligated for bridge projects in the most recent fiscal year1 on a ,state-by-,state basis and broken out by ,federal program2 7ii7 the total ,federal funding obligated1 on a ,state-by-,state basis and broken out by ,federal program1 for bridge projects carried out pursuant to the minimum bridge investment requirements under subparagraph 7,a72 7iii7 the progress made by each ,state toward meeting the minimum bridge investment requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 for such ,state1 both cumulatively and for the most recent fiscal year2 7iv7 a summary of-- 7,i7 each request made under subparagraph 7,g7 by a ,state for a reduction in the minimum bridge investment requirement under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,,ii7 for each request described in subclause 7,i7 that is granted by the ,secretary-- 7aa7 the percentage and dollar amount of the reduction2 and 7bb7 an explanation of how the ,state met each of the criteria described in subparagraph 7,g72 and 7v7 a summary of-- 7,i7 each request made by a ,state for a reduction in the obligation requirements under section #acc7;f72 and 7,,ii7 for each request that is granted by the ,secretary-- 7aa7 the percentage and dollar amount of the reduction2 and 7bb7 an explanation of how the ,secretary made the determination under section #acc7;f77#b77;,b74 7,i7 ,off-system bridges ,a ,state may apply amounts obligated under this subsection or section #acc7;f77#b77;,a7 to the obligation requirements of both this subsection and section #acc7;f74 7,j7 ,,nhs penalty ,a ,state may apply amounts obligated under this subsection or section #aai7;f77#b7 to the obligation requirements of both this subsection and section #aai7;f77#b74 7,k7 ,compliance ,if a ,state fails to satisfy the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 by the end of fiscal year #bjbe1 the ,secretary may subject the ,state to appropriate program sanctions under section #a4cf of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #add and inserting the following3 #add4 ,bridges and tunnels4 4 #abjh4 ,construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities ,section #adg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7i7 and 7j7 as subsections 7h7 and 7i71 respectively4 #abji4 ,highway safety improvement program 7a7 ,in general ,section #adh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking only includes a project and inserting includes a project2 7ii7 in clause 7xiii7 by inserting 1 including the development of a vulnerable road user safety assessment or a vision zero plan under section #afja of the ,,invest in ,america ,act after safety planning2 7iii7 by amending clause 7xviii7 to read as follows3 7xviii7 ,safe routes to school infrastructure-related projects eligible under section #baa4 2 7iv7 in clause 7xxvi7 by inserting or leading pedestrian intervals after hybrid beacons2 and 7v7 by striking clause 7xxviii7 and inserting the following3 7xxviii7 ,a pedestrian security feature designed to slow or stop a motor vehicle4 7xxix7 ,installation of infrastructure improvements1 including sidewalks1 crosswalks1 signage1 and bus stop shelters or protected waiting areas4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aa7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ix7 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7x7 as clause 7xi72 and 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7ix7 the following3 7x7 ,state or local representatives of educational agencies to address safe routes to school and schoolbus safety2 and 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by inserting ,tribal1 after ,state12 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,g71 7,h71 and 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,h71 7,i71 and 7,j71 respectively2 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following3 7,g7 includes a vulnerable road user safety assessment described under paragraph 7#af72 2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aj71 7#aa71 and 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#ab71 7#ac71 and 7#ad71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 ,safe system approach ,the term safe system approach means a roadway design that emphasizes minimizing the risk of injury or fatality to road users and that-- 7,a7 takes into consideration the possibility and likelihood of human error2 7,b7 accommodates human injury tolerance by taking into consideration likely crash types1 resulting impact forces1 and the human body's ability to withstand such forces2 and 7,c7 takes into consideration vulnerable road users4 7#aa7 ,specified safety project 7,a7 ,in general ,the term specified safety project means a project carried out for the purpose of safety under any other section of this title that is consistent with the ,state strategic highway safety plan4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term specified safety project includes a project that-- 7i7 promotes public awareness and informs the public regarding highway safety matters 7including safety for motorcyclists1 bicyclists1 pedestrians1 individuals with disabilities1 and other road users72 7ii7 facilitates enforcement of traffic safety laws2 7iii7 provides infrastructure and infrastructure-related equipment to support emergency services2 7iv7 conducts safety-related research to evaluate experimental safety countermeasures or equipment2 or 7v7 supports safe routes to school noninfrastructure-related activities described under section #baa7;e77#b74 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ae7 ,transportation management area ,the term transportation management area means an area designated under section #acd7k74 7#af7 ,vulnerable road user ,the term vulnerable road user means a nonmotorist-- 7,a7 with a fatality analysis reporting system person attribute code that is included in the definition of the term number of non-motorized fatalities in section #dij4bje of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulation72 or 7,b7 described in the term number of non-motorized serious injuries in such section4 7#ag7 ,vulnerable road user safety assessment ,the term vulnerable road user safety assessment means an assessment of the safety performance of the ,state or a metropolitan planning organization within the ,state with respect to vulnerable road users and the plan of the ,state or metropolitan planning organization to improve the safety of vulnerable road users described in subsection 7l74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking 7a77#aa7 and inserting 7a77#ac72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77vi7 by inserting 1 consistent with the vulnerable road user safety assessment after nonmotorized crashes2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 consistent with a safe system approach1 after identify2 7,,ii7 by inserting excessive design speeds and speed limits1 after crossing needs12 and 7,,iii7 by striking motorists 7including motorcyclists71 bicyclists1 pedestrians1 and other highway users and inserting road users2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d77iii7 by striking motorists 7including motorcyclists71 bicyclists1 pedestrians1 persons with disabilities1 and other highway users and inserting road users2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iv7 by inserting and serious injury after fatality2 7,,ii7 in clause 7vii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,,iii7 by redesignating clause 7viii7 as clause 7ix72 and 7,,iv7 by inserting after clause 7vii7 the following3 7viii7 the findings of a vulnerable road user safety assessment of the ,state2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 by striking subsection 7a77#aa7 and inserting subsection 7a77#ac72 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 by striking 1 without regard to whether the project is included in an applicable ,state strategic highway safety plan2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,flexible funding for specified safety projects 7,a7 ,in general ,to advance the implementation of a ,state strategic highway safety plan1 a ,state may use not more than #aj percent of the amounts apportioned to the ,state under section #ajd7;b77#c7 for a fiscal year to carry out specified safety projects4 7,b7 ,rule of statutory construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require a ,state to revise any ,state process1 plan1 or program in effect on the date of enactment of this paragraph4 7,c7 ,effect of paragraph 7i7 ,requirements ,a project funded under this paragraph shall be subject to all requirements under this section that apply to a highway safety improvement project4 7ii7 ,other apportioned programs ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to amounts that may be obligated for noninfrastructure projects apportioned under any other paragraph of section #ajd7;b74 2 7#e7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,high-risk rural road safety 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that the fatality rate on rural roads in a ,state for the most recent #b-year period for which data are available exceeds the median fatality rate for rural roads among all ,states1 such ,state shall be required to-- 7i7 obligate over the #b fiscal years following the fiscal year in which such determination is made for projects on high-risk rural roads an amount not less than #g4e percent of the amounts apportioned to the ,state under section #ajd7;b77#c7 for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7ii7 include1 in the subsequent update to the ,state strategic highway safety plan1 strategies to reduce the fatality rate4 7,b7 ,source of funds ,any amounts obligated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be from amounts described under section #acc7;d77#a77;,b74 7,c7 ,annual determination ,the determination described under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made on an annual basis4 7,d7 ,consultation ,in carrying out a project with an amount obligated under subparagraph 7,a71 a ,state shall consult with1 as applicable1 local governments1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and regional transportation planning organizations4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the heading by striking drivers and inserting road users2 7ii7 by striking drivers and pedestrians and inserting road users2 and 7iii7 by striking address the increases in and inserting reduce2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,vulnerable road user safety 7,a7 ,high risk ,states 7i7 ,annual determination ,beginning on the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary shall determine on an annual basis whether the number of vulnerable road user fatalities and serious injuries per capita in a ,state over the most recent #b-year period for which data are available exceeds the median number fatalities in all such areas over such #b-year period4 7ii7 ,obligation requirement ,if the ,secretary determines that the number of vulnerable road user fatalities and serious injuries per capita in a ,state over the most recent #b-year period for which data are available exceeds the median number of such fatalities and serious injuries per capita over such #b-year period among all ,states1 that ,state shall be required to obligate over the #b fiscal years following the fiscal year in which such determination is made an amount that is not less than #ej percent of the amount set aside in such ,state under section #acc7;h77#a7 for fiscal year #bjbj 7less any amounts obligated for projects in that ,state as required by subparagraph 7,b77ii77 for-- 7,i7 in the first two fiscal years after the enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act-- 7aa7 performing the vulnerable road user safety assessment as required by subsection 7l72 7bb7 providing matching funds for transportation alternatives safety projects as identified in section #acc7;h77#g77;,b72 or 7cc7 projects eligible under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,i7 of section #acc7;h72 and 7,,ii7 in each #b-year period thereafter1 projects identified in the program of projects described in subsection 7l77#b77;,c74 7,b7 ,high risk areas 7i7 ,annual determination ,the ,secretary shall determine on an annual basis whether the number of vulnerable road user fatalities per capita in a transportation management area over the most recent #b-year period for which data are available exceeds the median number fatalities in all such areas over such #b-year period4 7ii7 ,obligation requirement ,if the ,secretary determines that the number of vulnerable road user fatalities per capita in the transportation management area over the most recent #b-year period for which data are available exceeds the median number of such fatalities over such #b-year period among all such areas1 then there shall be required to be obligated over the #b fiscal years following the fiscal year in which such determination is made1 for projects identified in the program of projects described in subsection 7l77#g77;,c71 an amount that is not less than #ej percent of the amount set aside for that urbanized area under section #acc7;h77#b7 for fiscal year #bjbj4 7iii7 ,applicability ,the obligation requirement described in clause 7ii7 shall not take effect until the subject metropolitan planning organization has developed the vulnerable road user safety assessment described in subsection 7l77#g74 7,c7 ,source of funds 7i7 ,in general ,any amounts required to be obligated under this paragraph shall be from amounts apportioned under section #ajd7;b7 except for-- 7,i7 amounts described in section #acc7;d77#a77;,a72 and 7,,ii7 amounts set aside under section #acc7;h74 7ii7 ,areas in a high risk ,state ,if an area subject to the obligation requirement described in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 is located in a ,state required to obligate funds to vulnerable road user safety under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 any obligations in such ,state for projects identified in the program of projects described in subsection 7l77#g77;,c7 shall count toward such ,state's obligation requirement under subparagraph 7,a77ii74 2 7#f7 in subsection 7h77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 including any efforts to reduce vehicle speed after under this section2 and 7,b7 by inserting and projects identified under a vulnerable road user safety assessment after projects2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,vulnerable road user safety assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 each ,state shall create a vulnerable road user safety assessment4 7#b7 ,contents ,a vulnerable road user safety assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the location within the ,state of each vulnerable road user fatality and serious injury1 including1 if available1 the design speed of the roadway at any such location2 7,b7 a description of any corridors identified by a ,state1 in coordination with local governments1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and regional transportation planning organizations that pose a high risk of a vulnerable road user fatality or serious injury1 including1 if available1 the design speeds of such corridors2 and 7,c7 a program of projects or strategies to reduce safety risks to vulnerable road users in corridors identified under subparagraph 7,b71 in coordination with local governments1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and regional transportation planning organizations that represent a high-risk area identified under subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,analysis ,in creating a vulnerable road user safety assessment under this subsection1 a ,state shall assess the last #e years of available data4 7#d7 ,requirements ,in creating a vulnerable road user safety assessment under this subsection1 a ,state shall-- 7,a7 take into consideration a safe system approach2 and 7,b7 coordinate with local governments1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and regional transportation planning organizations that represent a high-risk area identified under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7#e7 ,update ,a ,state shall update a vulnerable road user safety assessment on the same schedule as the ,state updates the ,state strategic highway safety plan4 7#f7 ,transportation system access ,the program of projects developed under paragraph 7#b77;,c7 may not degrade transportation system access for vulnerable road users4 7#g7 ,urbanized area assessments 7,a7 ,in general ,a metropolitan planning organization representing a transportation management area shall1 in consultation with local governments in such area1 complete a vulnerable road user safety assessment based on the most recent #e years of available data at least once every #d years4 7,b7 ,contents ,the assessment completed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a description of the location within the area of each vulnerable road user fatality and1 if available1 serious injury2 7ii7 a description of any corridors that represent a high-risk area identified under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 or have otherwise been identified by the metropolitan planning organization or local government that pose a high risk of a vulnerable road user fatality or serious injury2 and 7iii7 a program of projects or strategies to reduce safety risks to vulnerable road users in corridors identified under subparagraph 7,b74 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #adh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading for subsection 7a77#h7 by striking ,road users and inserting ,road user2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7i77#b77;,d7 by striking safety safety and inserting safety4 7c7 ,high-,risk rural roads 7#a7 ,study ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall update the study described in paragraph 7#a7 of section #aaab7;b7 of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adh note74 7#b7 ,publication of report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish on the website of the ,department of ,transportation an updated report of the report described in paragraph 7#b7 of section #aaab7;b7 of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adh note74 7#c7 ,best practices manual ,not later than #ahj days after the date of submission of the report described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall update the best practices manual described in section #aaab7;b77#c7 of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adh note74 #abaj4 ,congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program ,section #adi of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting subsection 7i72 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 if the project or program utilizes transportation demand management strategies1 shifts traffic demand to nonpeak hours or other transportation modes1 increases vehicle occupancy rates1 or otherwise reduces demand for roads through such means as telecommuting1 ridesharing1 carsharing1 shared micromobility 7including bikesharing and shared scooter systems71 publicly accessible charging stations1 docks1 and storage for electric bicycles and micromobility devices1 alternative work hours1 and pricing2 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h77;,b7 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i7 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 if the project or program mitigates seasonal or temporary traffic congestion from long-haul travel or tourism2 7#aa7 if the project or program is for the point-of-sale purchase of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or related zero-emission operations equipment1 or supports battery electric charging or fuel cell electric refueling infrastructure and related equipment for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in projects or programs such as depot infrastructure and infrastructure along routes servicing regional freight hubs2 or 7#ab7 if the project or program of projects involves the deployment of hyperlocal air quality mobile monitoring systems primarily to monitor transportation-related emissions4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the heading by inserting 1 hydrogen vehicle1 after ,electric vehicle2 7ii7 by inserting hydrogen or after charging stations or2 and 7iii7 by inserting 1 hydrogen-powered1 after battery powered2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting 1 and is consistent with section #aff after travel times2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7m7 and inserting the following3 7m7 ,operating assistance 7#a7 ,projects ,a ,state may obligate funds apportioned under section #ajd7;b77#d7 in an area of such ,state that is otherwise eligible for obligations of such funds for operating costs under chapter #ec of title #di or on a system for which ,,cmaq funding was made available1 obligated1 or expended in fiscal year #bjab1 or1 notwithstanding subsection 7b71 on a ,state-supported ,amtrak route with a cost-sharing agreement under section #bji of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh or alternative cost allocation under section #bdgab7;g77#c7 of title #di4 7#b7 ,time limitation ,in determining the amount of time for which a ,state may obligate funds under paragraph 7#a7 for operating assistance for an area of a ,state or on a system1 the ,secretary shall allow such obligations to occur1 in such area or on such system-- 7,a7 with a time limitation of not less than #c years2 and 7,b7 in the case of projects that demonstrate continued net air quality benefits beyond #c years1 as determined annually by the ,secretary in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 with no imposed time limitation4 7n7 ,hyperlocal air quality mobile monitoring systems defined ,in this section1 the term hyperlocal air quality mobile monitoring systems means a method of monitoring and mapping ambient air quality and greenhouse gases and detecting the presence of pollutants using mobile vehicles that yields frequently repeated1 on-going measurements of pollutants and greenhouse gases at a block-level resolution and identifies hotspots of persistent elevated levels of pollutants and greenhouse gases4 4 #abaa4 ,electric vehicle charging stations 7a7 ,electric vehicle charging stations ,chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aed the following new section3 #aee4 ,electric vehicle charging stations 7a7 ,in general ,any electric vehicle charging infrastructure funded under this title shall be subject to the requirements of this section4 7b7 ,interoperability ,an electric vehicle charging station funded under this title shall-- 7#a7 provide a charging connector type or means to transmit electricity to vehicles that meets applicable industry accepted practices and safety standards2 and 7#b7 have the ability to serve vehicles produced by more than one vehicle manufacturer4 7c7 ,open access to payment ,electric vehicle charging stations shall provide payment methods available to all members of the public to ensure secure1 convenient1 and equal access and shall not be limited by membership to a particular payment provider4 7d7 ,network capability ,an electric vehicle charging station funded under this title shall be capable of being remotely monitored4 7e7 ,standards and guidance ,not less than #ahj days after enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy and in consultation with relevant stakeholders1 shall1 as appropriate1 develop standards and guidance applicable to any electric vehicle charging station funded in whole or in part under this title related to-- 7#a7 the installation1 operation1 or maintenance by qualified technicians of electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 7#b7 the interoperability of electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 7#c7 any traffic control device or on-premises sign acquired1 installed1 or operated related to an electric vehicle charging station funded under this title2 and 7#d7 network connectivity of electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 including measures to protect personal privacy and ensure cybersecurity4 7f7 ,wage requirements ,section #aac shall apply to any project for electric vehicle charging infrastructure funded under this title4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aed the following new item3 #aee4 ,electric vehicle charging stations4 4 7c7 ,electric vehicle charging signage ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall update the ,manual on ,uniform ,traffic ,control ,devices to-- 7#a7 ensure uniformity in providing road users direction to electric charging stations that are open to the public2 and 7#b7 allow the use of a comprehensive system of signs for electric vehicle charging providers to help drivers identify the type of charging and connector types available at the location4 7d7 ,agreements relating to the use and access of rights-of-,way of the interstate system ,section #aaa of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,interstate system rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7a7 or 7b7 and sections #acg and #adb1 the ,secretary shall permit1 consistent with section #aee1 limited commercial activities for the charging of electric vehicles on rights-of-way of the ,interstate ,system1 including in-- 7,a7 a rest area2 or 7,b7 a fringe or corridor parking facility1 including a park and ride facility4 7#b7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection shall permit commercial activities on rights-of-way of the ,interstate ,system1 except as necessary for the charging of electric vehicles in accordance with this subsection4 4 #abab4 ,national highway freight program 7a7 ,in general ,section #afg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 to reduce the environmental impacts of freight movement on the ,national ,highway ,freight ,network1 including-- 7,a7 greenhouse gas emissions2 7,b7 local air pollution1 including local pollution derived from vehicles idling at railway crossings2 7,c7 minimizing1 capturing1 or treating stormwater runoff and addressing other adverse impacts to water quality2 and 7,d7 wildlife habitat loss2 and 7#h7 to decrease any adverse impact of freight transportation on communities located near freight facilities or freight corridors4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b7 by striking #aej miles and inserting #cjj miles2 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#d7 by striking #ge miles and inserting #aej miles2 7#d7 in subsection 7h7 by striking ,not later than and all that follows through shall prepare and inserting ,as part of the report required under section #ejc7;b77#h71 the ,administrator shall biennially prepare2 7#e7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,freight planning ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a ,state may not obligate funds apportioned to the ,state under section #ajd7;b77#e7 unless the ,state has developed1 updated1 or amended1 as applicable1 a freight plan in accordance with section #gjbjb of title #di4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,limitation ,the ,federal share of a project described in subparagraph 7,c77xxiii7 shall fund only elements of such project that provide public benefits4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iii7 by inserting and freight management and operations systems after freight transportation systems2 and 7,,ii7 by amending clause 7xxiii7 to read as follows3 7xxiii7 ,freight intermodal or freight rail projects1 including-- 7,i7 projects within the boundaries of public or private freight rail or water facilities 7including ports72 7,,ii7 projects that provide surface transportation infrastructure necessary to facilitate direct intermodal interchange1 transfer1 and access into or out of the facility2 and 7,,iii7 any other surface transportation project to improve the flow of freight into or out of a facility described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii74 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting paragraph 7#c72 and 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7k77#a77;,a77ii7 by striking ports-of entry and inserting ports-of-entry4 7b7 ,national highway freight network ,if a congressionally designated future ,interstate1 or any portion thereof1 is included in a ,state ,freight ,plan 7regardless of whether such project is included in the freight investment plan of the ,state7 approved by the ,department of ,transportation prior to ,october #a1 #bjba1 such route shall be considered to be on the ,national ,highway ,freight ,network established under section #afg7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #abac4 ,carbon pollution reduction 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aga4 ,carbon pollution reduction 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a carbon pollution reduction program to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the surface transportation system4 7b7 ,eligible projects ,a project is eligible for funding under this section if such project-- 7#a7 is expected to yield a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the surface transportation system2 7#b7 will help a ,state meet the greenhouse gas emissions performance targets established under section #aej7;d72 and 7#c7 is-- 7,a7 eligible for assistance under this title or under chapter #ec of title #di or is a capital project for vehicles and facilities 7whether publicly or privately owned7 that are used to provide intercity passenger service by bus2 or 7,b7 a capital project1 as such term is defined in section #bbijf of title #di1 to improve intercity rail passenger transportation1 provided that the project will yield a significant reduction in single occupant vehicle trips and improve mobility on public roads4 7c7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance on methods of determining the reduction of single occupant vehicle trips and improvement of mobility on public roads as those factors relate to intercity rail passenger transportation projects under subsection 7b77#d74 7d7 ,operating expenses ,a ,state may use not more than #bj percent of the funds provided under section #ajd7;b77#i7 for the operating expenses of public transportation and passenger rail transportation projects4 7e7 ,single-,occupancy vehicle highway facilities ,none of the funds provided under this section may be used for a project that will result in the construction of new capacity available to single occupant vehicles unless the project consists of a high occupancy vehicle facility and is consistent with section #aff4 7f7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall annually evaluate the progress of each ,state in carrying out the program under this section by comparing the percent change in carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads in the ,state calculated as-- 7,a7 the annual carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads in the ,state for the most recent year for which there is data2 divided by 7,b7 the average annual carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads in the ,state in calendar years #bjae through #bjai4 7#b7 ,measures ,in conducting the evaluation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 prior to the effective date of the greenhouse gas performance measures under section #aej7;c77#g77;,a71 use such data as are available1 which may include data on motor fuels usage published by the ,federal ,highway ,administration and information on emissions factors or coefficients published by the ,energy ,information ,administration of the ,department of ,energy2 and 7,b7 following the effective date of the greenhouse gas performance measures under section #aej7;c77#g77;,a71 use such measures4 7g7 ,progress report ,the ,secretary shall annually issue a carbon pollution reduction progress report1 to be made publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,transportation1 that includes-- 7#a7 the results of the evaluation under subsection 7f7 for each ,state2 and 7#b7 a ranking of all the ,states by the criteria under subsection 7f71 with the ,states that1 for the year covered by such report1 have the largest percentage reduction in annual carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads being ranked the highest4 7h7 ,high-,performing ,states 7#a7 ,designation ,for purposes of this section1 each ,state that is #a of the #ae highest ranked ,states1 as determined under subsection 7g77#b71 and that achieves a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads1 as determined by the evaluation in subsection 7f71 shall be designated as a high-performing ,state for the following fiscal year4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,for each ,state that is designated as a high-performing ,state under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 notwithstanding section #abj1 the ,state may use funds made available under this title to pay the non-,federal share of a project under this section during any year for which such ,state is designated as a high-performing ,state2 and 7,b7 notwithstanding section #abf1 the ,state may transfer up to #ej percent of funds apportioned under section #ajd7;b77#i7 to the program under section #ajd7;b77#b7 in any year for which such ,state is designated as a high-performing ,state4 7#c7 ,transfer ,for each ,state that is #a of the #ae lowest ranked ,states1 as determined under subsection 7g77#b71 the ,secretary shall transfer #aj percent of the amount apportioned to the ,state under section #ajd7;b77#b7 in the fiscal year following the year in which the ,state is so ranked1 not including amounts set aside under section #acc7;d77#a77;,a7 and under section #acc7;h7 or #eje7;a71 to the apportionment of the ,state under section #ajd7;b77#i74 7#d7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not conduct a transfer under paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 until the first fiscal year following the effective date of greenhouse gas performance measures under section #aej7;c77#g77;,a72 and 7,b7 with respect to a ,state in any fiscal year following the year in which such ,state achieves a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads in such year as determined by the evaluation under subsection 7f74 7i7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section and periodically thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall issue a report-- 7#a7 detailing1 based on the best available science1 what types of projects eligible for assistance under this section are expected to provide the most significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions from the surface transportation sector2 and 7#b7 detailing1 based on the best available science1 what types of projects eligible for assistance under this section are not expected to provide significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions from the surface transportation sector4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #aga4 ,carbon pollution reduction4 4 7c7 ,applicability ,subsection 7b77#b7 of section #aga of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section1 shall apply to a ,state beginning on the first fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the ,state sets greenhouse gas performance targets under section #aej7;d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #abad4 ,recreational trails ,section #bjf of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking except for and all that follows and inserting the following3 except for-- 7,a7 a motorized wheelchair2 and 7,b7 in any case in which applicable laws and regulations permit use1 an electric bicycle1 as defined in section #bag7;j74 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,f7 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,g7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 electric bicycling4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,special rule ,section #aac shall not apply to projects under this section4 7k7 ,use of other apportioned funds ,funds apportioned to a ,state under section #ajd7;b7 that are obligated for recreational trails and related projects shall be administered as if such funds were made available for purposes described under this section4 4 #abae4 ,safe routes to school program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #b of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #baj the following3 #baa4 ,safe routes to school program 7a7 ,program ,the ,secretary shall carry out a safe routes to school program for the benefit of children in primary1 middle1 and high schools4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the program shall be-- 7#a7 to enable and encourage children1 including those with disabilities1 to walk and bicycle to school2 7#b7 to make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative1 thereby encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age2 and 7#c7 to facilitate the planning1 development1 and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic1 fuel consumption1 and air pollution in the vicinity of schools4 7c7 ,use of funds ,amounts apportioned to a ,state under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #ajd7;b7 may be used to carry out projects1 programs1 and other activities under this section4 7d7 ,eligible entities ,projects1 programs1 and activities funded under this section may be carried out by eligible entities described under section #acc7;h77#d77;,b7 that demonstrate an ability to meet the requirements of this section4 7e7 ,eligible projects and activities 7#a7 ,infrastructure-related projects 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state may obligate funds under this section for the planning1 design1 and construction of infrastructure-related projects that will substantially improve the ability of students to walk and bicycle to school1 including sidewalk improvements1 traffic calming and speed reduction improvements1 pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements1 on-street bicycle facilities1 off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities1 secure bicycle parking facilities1 and traffic diversion improvements in the vicinity of schools4 7,b7 ,location of projects ,infrastructure-related projects under subparagraph 7,a7 may be carried out on any public road or any bicycle or pedestrian pathway or trail in the vicinity of schools4 7#b7 ,noninfrastructure-related activities ,in addition to projects described in paragraph 7#a71 a ,state may obligate funds under this section for noninfrastructure-related activities to encourage walking and bicycling to school1 including-- 7,a7 public awareness campaigns and outreach to press and community leaders2 7,b7 traffic education and enforcement in the vicinity of schools2 7,c7 student sessions on bicycle and pedestrian safety1 health1 and environment2 7,d7 programs that address personal safety2 and 7,e7 funding for training1 volunteers1 and managers of safe routes to school programs4 7#c7 ,safe routes to school coordinator ,each ,state receiving an apportionment under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #ajd7;b7 shall use a sufficient amount of the apportionment to fund a full-time position of coordinator of the ,state's safe routes to school program4 7#d7 ,rural school district outreach ,a coordinator described in paragraph 7#c7 shall conduct outreach to ensure that rural school districts in the ,state are aware of such ,state's safe routes to school program and any funds authorized by this section4 7f7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project1 program1 or activity under this section shall be #ajj percent4 7g7 ,clearinghouse 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall maintain a national safe routes to school clearinghouse to-- 7,a7 develop information and educational programs on safe routes to school2 and 7,b7 provide technical assistance and disseminate techniques and strategies used for successful safe routes to school programs4 7#b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall carry out this subsection using amounts authorized to be appropriated for administrative expenses under section #ajd7;a74 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,in the vicinity of schools ,the term in the vicinity of schools means1 with respect to a school1 the area within bicycling and walking distance of the school 7approximately #b miles74 7#b7 ,primary1 middle1 and high schools ,the term primary1 middle1 and high schools means schools providing education from kindergarten through twelfth grade4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,repeal ,section #adjd of ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei2 #aai ,stat4 #abbh-abcj71 and the item relating to such section in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 7#b7 ,analysis ,the analysis for chapter #b of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baj the following3 #baa4 ,safe routes to school program4 4 #abaf4 ,bicycle transportation and pedestrian walkways ,section #bag of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking #ajd7;b77#c7 and inserting #ajd7;b77#d72 and 7,b7 by striking a position and inserting at least one full-time positions2 7#b7 in subsection 7e7 by striking bicycles and inserting pedestrians or bicyclists each place such term appears2 7#c7 in subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting or operators of micromobility devices after bicyclists2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,electric bicycle ,the term electric bicycle means mean a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals1 a saddle or seat for the rider1 and an electric motor of less than #gej watts that can safely share a bicycle transportation facility with other users of such facility and meets the requirements of one of the following three classes3 7,a7 ,class #a electric bicycle ,the term class #a electric bicycle means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling1 and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of #bj miles per hour4 7,b7 ,class #b electric bicycle ,the term class #b electric bicycle means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle1 and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of #bj miles per hour4 7,c7 ,class #c electric bicycle ,the term class #c electric bicycle means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling1 and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of #bh miles per hour4 7#c7 ,micromobility device ,the term micromobility device means any wheeled vehicle equipped with a low powered electric motor-- 7,a7 that is designed primarily for human transport2 7,b7 that weighs not more than #ajj pounds2 and 7,c7 that has a top speed of #bj miles per hour or less4 4 #abag4 ,noise barriers 7a7 ,permitting use of highway trust fund for construction of certain noise barriers ,section #cci7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,highway ,system ,designation ,act of #aiie 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note7 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,general rule ,no funds made available out of the ,highway ,trust ,fund may be used to construct a ,type ,,ii noise barrier 7as defined by section #ggb4e7;,i7 of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 pursuant to subsections 7h7 and 7,i7 of section #aji of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 unless-- 7,a7 such a barrier is part of a project approved by the ,secretary before ,november #bh1 #aiie2 or 7,b7 such a barrier separates a highway or other noise corridor from a group of structures of which the majority of those closest to the highway or noise corridor-- 7i7 are residential in nature2 and 7ii7 either-- 7,i7 were constructed before the construction or most recent widening of the highway or noise corridor2 or 7,,ii7 are at least #aj years old4 4 7b7 ,eligibility for surface transportation program funds ,section #acc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bb7 ,planning1 design1 or construction of a ,type ,,ii noise barrier 7as described in section #ggb4e of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7 by inserting and paragraph 7#bb7 after 7#aa74 #abah4 ,safe streets for all ,section #adh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,safe streets for all 7#a7 ,safe streets set-aside 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a safe streets program to eliminate the occurrence of transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries on public roads1 with a focus on vulnerable road users4 7,b7 ,amount ,of the funds apportioned to a ,state under section #ajd7;b77#c7 for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve an amount such that-- 7i7 the ,secretary reserves a total under this subsection of #ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf2 and 7ii7 the ,state's share of that total is distributed in the same manner as the amount apportioned to the ,state under section #ajd7;b77#c7 for each fiscal year bears to the total amount of funds apportioned to all ,states under such section4 7#b7 ,suballocation 7,a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year for which funds are set aside under this subsection1 such funds shall be obligated within a ,state in the manner described in subsections 7d7 and 7e7 of section #acc1 except that1 for the purposes of this subsection-- 7i7 the percentage referred to in section #acc7;d77#a77;,a7 shall be treated as #ajj percent2 and 7ii7 before obligating funds for a project located fully or partially within an area described in subparagraph 7,b7 that is under the jurisdiction of a unit of local government1 a ,state or metropolitan planning organization shall consult with such unit of local government regarding project selection4 7,b7 ,area described ,an area described in this subparagraph is an area with a population greater than #bjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,funds set aside under this subsection shall be available for obligation-- 7i7 for a complete streets project that supports the safe1 comfortable1 convenient1 and independent movement of all users of the transportation system1 of all ages and abilities1 consistent with context sensitive design principles2 7ii7 for activities eligible under the safe routes to school program under section #baa2 7iii7 to develop and implement the policies and procedures described in section #aji7s72 7iv7 for any element of vision zero planning described under section #afja of the ,,invest in ,america ,act and to implement an existing vision zero plan2 7v7 for other activities in furtherance of the vulnerable road user safety assessment of the ,state or the metropolitan planning organization described under subsection 7l72 and 7vi7 for any other project1 program1 or plan eligible under this section that provides for the safe and adequate accommodation of all users of the surface transportation network1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,special rule ,if a ,state or metropolitan planning organization demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that such ,state or metropolitan planning organization has met all its needs for vulnerable road user safety under this section1 the ,state or metropolitan planning organization may use funds made available under this subsection for other highway safety improvement program purposes1 subject to the suballocation under paragraph 7#b74 ,the ,secretary may not make a determination under this subparagraph if the ,state or metropolitan planning organization has been subject to the special rule described in subsection 7g77#c7 within the last #e years4 4 #abai4 ,youth service and conservation corps 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #b of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #baa 7as added by this ,act7 the following3 #bab4 ,use of youth service and conservation corps 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may allow and shall encourage project sponsors to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with qualified youth service or conservation corps1 as described in sections #abb7;a77#b7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abegb7;a77#b77 and #ajf7;c77#c7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,trust ,act of #aiic 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfef7;c77#c77 to perform appropriate projects eligible under sections #acc7;h71 #afb1 #bjf1 and #baa4 7b7 ,requirements ,under any contract or cooperative agreement entered into with a qualified youth service or conservation corps under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 set the amount of a living allowance or rate of pay for each participant in such corps at-- 7,a7 such amount or rate as required under ,state law in a ,state with such requirements2 or 7,b7 for corps in ,states not described in subparagraph 7,a71 at such amount or rate as determined by the ,secretary1 not to exceed the maximum living allowance authorized by section #adj of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeid72 and 7#b7 not subject such corps to the requirements of section #aab4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #b of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baa 7as added by this ,act7 the following3 #bab4 ,use of youth service and conservation corps4 4 #abbj4 ,national scenic byways program ,section #afb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,state ,in this section1 the term ,state has the meaning given such term in section #dja4 4 #abba4 ,funding for border infrastructure ,section #adcg7;a7 of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note7 is amended by striking #e percent and inserting #g percent4 ,c ,project-,level ,investments #acja4 ,projects of national and regional significance 7a7 ,in general ,section #aag of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #aag4 ,projects of national and regional significance 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a projects of national and regional significance program under which the ,secretary may make grants to1 and establish multiyear grant agreements with1 eligible entities in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,grant amounts and project costs 7#a7 ,in general ,each grant made under this section-- 7,a7 shall be in an amount that is at least #be1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 shall be for a project that has eligible project costs that are reasonably anticipated to equal or exceed the lesser of-- 7i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj2 or 7ii7 in the case of a project-- 7,i7 located in #a ,state or territory1 #cj percent of the amount apportioned under this chapter to the ,state or territory in the most recently completed fiscal year2 or 7,,ii7 located in more than #a ,state or territory1 #ej percent of the amount apportioned under this chapter to the participating ,state or territory with the largest apportionment under this chapter in the most recently completed fiscal year4 7#b7 ,large projects ,for a project that has eligible project costs that are reasonably anticipated to equal or exceed #ejj1jjj1jjj1 a grant made under this section-- 7,a7 shall be in an amount sufficient to fully fund the project1 or in the case of a public transportation project1 a minimum operable segment1 in combination with other funding sources1 including non-,federal financial commitment1 identified in the application2 and 7,b7 may be awarded pursuant to the process under subsection 7d71 as necessary based on the amount of the grant4 7d7 ,multiyear grant agreements for large projects 7#a7 ,in general ,a large project that receives a grant under this section may be carried out through a multiyear grant agreement in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,requirements ,a multiyear grant agreement for a large project shall-- 7,a7 establish the terms of participation by the ,federal ,government in the project2 7,b7 establish the amount of ,federal financial assistance for the project2 7,c7 establish a schedule of anticipated ,federal obligations for the project that provides for obligation of the full grant amount by not later than #d fiscal years after the fiscal year in which the initial amount is provided2 and 7,d7 determine the period of time for completing the project1 even if such period extends beyond the period of an authorization4 7#c7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,in general ,a multiyear grant agreement under this subsection-- 7i7 shall obligate an amount of available budget authority specified in law2 and 7ii7 may include a commitment1 contingent on amounts to be specified in law in advance for commitments under this paragraph1 to obligate an additional amount from future available budget authority specified in law4 7,b7 ,contingent commitment ,a contingent commitment under this subsection is not an obligation of the ,federal ,government under section #aeja of title #ca4 7,c7 ,interest and other financing costs 7i7 ,in general ,interest and other financing costs of carrying out a part of the project within a reasonable time shall be considered a cost of carrying out the project under a multiyear grant agreement1 except that eligible costs may not be more than the cost of the most favorable financing terms reasonably available for the project at the time of borrowing4 7ii7 ,certification ,the applicant shall certify to the ,secretary that the applicant has shown reasonable diligence in seeking the most favorable financing terms4 7#d7 ,advance payment ,an eligible entity carrying out a large project under a multiyear grant agreement-- 7,a7 may use funds made available to the eligible entity under this title or title #di for eligible project costs of the large project2 and 7,b7 shall be reimbursed1 at the option of the eligible entity1 for such expenditures from the amount made available under the multiyear grant agreement for the project in that fiscal year or a subsequent fiscal year4 7e7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make a grant under this section only for a project that is a project eligible for assistance under this title or chapter #ec of title #di and is-- 7,a7 a bridge project carried out on the ,national ,highway ,system1 or that is eligible to be carried out under section #afe2 7,b7 a project to improve person throughput that is-- 7i7 a highway project carried out on the ,national ,highway ,system1 or that is eligible to be carried out under section #afe2 7ii7 a public transportation project2 or 7iii7 a capital project1 as such term is defined in section #bbijf of title #di1 to improve intercity rail passenger transportation2 or 7,c7 a project to improve freight throughput that is-- 7i7 a highway freight project carried out on the ,national ,highway ,freight ,network established under section #afg or on the ,national ,highway ,system2 7ii7 a freight intermodal1 freight rail1 or railway-highway grade crossing or grade separation project2 or 7iii7 within the boundaries of a public or private freight rail1 water 7including ports71 or intermodal facility and that is a surface transportation infrastructure project necessary to facilitate direct intermodal interchange1 transfer1 or access into or out of the facility4 7#b7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,certain freight projects ,projects described in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,c7 may receive a grant under this section only if-- 7i7 the project will make a significant improvement to the movement of freight on the ,national ,highway ,system2 and 7ii7 the ,federal share of the project funds only elements of the project that provide public benefits4 7,b7 ,certain projects for person throughput ,projects described in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may receive a grant under this section only if the project will make a significant improvement in mobility on public roads4 7f7 ,eligible project costs ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section may use such grant for-- 7#a7 development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities2 and 7#b7 construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition of real property 7including land related to the project and improvements to the land71 environmental mitigation1 construction contingencies1 acquisition of equipment1 and operational improvements directly related to improving system performance4 7g7 ,project requirements ,the ,secretary may select a project described under this section for funding under this section only if the ,secretary determines that the project-- 7#a7 generates significant regional or national economic1 mobility1 safety1 resilience1 or environmental benefits2 7#b7 is cost effective2 7#c7 is based on the results of preliminary engineering2 7#d7 has secured or will secure acceptable levels of non-,federal financial commitments1 including-- 7,a7 one or more stable and dependable sources of funding and financing to construct1 maintain1 and operate the project2 and 7,b7 contingency amounts to cover unanticipated cost increases2 7#e7 cannot be easily and efficiently completed without additional ,federal funding or financial assistance available to the project sponsor1 beyond existing ,federal apportionments2 and 7#f7 is reasonably expected to begin construction not later than #ah months after the date of obligation of funds for the project4 7h7 ,merit criteria and considerations 7#a7 ,merit criteria ,in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall evaluate the following merit criteria3 7,a7 ,the extent to which the project supports achieving a state of good repair4 7,b7 ,the level of benefits the project is expected to generate1 including-- 7i7 the costs avoided by the prevention of closure or reduced use of the asset to be improved by the project2 7ii7 reductions in maintenance costs over the life of the asset2 7iii7 safety benefits1 including the reduction of accidents and related costs2 7iv7 improved person or freight throughput1 including congestion reduction and reliability improvements2 7v7 national and regional economic benefits2 7vi7 resilience benefits1 including the ability to withstand disruptions from a seismic event2 7vii7 environmental benefits1 including reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and air quality benefits2 and 7viii7 benefits to all users of the project1 including pedestrian1 bicycle1 nonvehicular1 railroad1 and public transportation users4 7,c7 ,how the benefits compare to the costs of the project4 7,d7 ,the average number of people or volume of freight1 as applicable1 supported by the project1 including visitors based on travel and tourism4 7#b7 ,additional considerations ,in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,whether the project spans at least #a border between #b ,states4 7,b7 ,whether the project serves low-income residents of low-income communities1 including areas of persistent poverty1 while not displacing such residents4 7,c7 ,whether the project uses innovative technologies1 innovative design and construction techniques1 or pavement materials that demonstrate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through sequestration or innovative manufacturing processes and1 if so1 the degree to which such technologies1 techniques1 or materials are used4 7,d7 ,whether the project improves connectivity between modes of transportation moving people or goods in the ,nation or region4 7,e7 ,whether the project provides new or improved connections between at least two metropolitan areas with a population of at least #ejj1jjj4 7,f7 ,whether the project would replace1 reconstruct1 or rehabilitate a commuter corridor 7including a high-commuter corridor 7as such term is defined in section #bjc7;a77#f777 that is in poor condition4 7,g7 ,whether the project would improve the shared transportation corridor of a multistate corridor4 7i7 ,project selection 7#a7 ,evaluation ,to evaluate applications for funding under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 determine whether a project is eligible for a grant under this section2 7,b7 evaluate1 through a methodology that is discernible and transparent to the public1 how each application addresses the merit criteria pursuant to subsection 7h72 7,c7 assign a quality rating for each merit criteria for each application based on the evaluation in subparagraph 7,b72 7,d7 ensure that applications receive final consideration by the ,secretary to receive an award under this section only on the basis of such quality ratings and that the ,secretary gives final consideration only to applications that meet the minimally acceptable level for each of the merit criteria2 and 7,e7 award grants only to projects rated highly under the evaluation and rating process4 7#b7 ,considerations for large projects ,in awarding a grant for a large project1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consider the amount of funds available in future fiscal years for the program under this section2 and 7,b7 assume the availability of funds in future fiscal years for the program that extend beyond the period of authorization based on the amount made available for the program in the last fiscal year of the period of authorization4 7#c7 ,geographic distribution ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure geographic diversity and a balance between rural and urban communities among grant recipients over fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#d7 ,publication of methodology 7,a7 ,in general ,prior to the issuance of any notice of funding opportunity for grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall publish and make publicly available on the ,department's website-- 7i7 a detailed explanation of the merit criteria developed under subsection 7h72 7ii7 a description of the evaluation process under this subsection2 and 7iii7 how the ,secretary shall determine whether a project satisfies each of the requirements under subsection 7g74 7,b7 ,updates ,the ,secretary shall update and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,transportation such information at any time a revision to the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 is made4 7,c7 ,information required ,the ,secretary shall include in the published notice of funding opportunity for a grant under this section detailed information on the rating methodology and merit criteria to be used to evaluate applications1 or a reference to the information on the website of the ,department of ,transportation1 as required by subparagraph 7,a74 7j7 ,federal share 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out with a grant under this section may not exceed #fj percent4 7#b7 ,maximum ,federal involvement ,federal assistance other than a grant under this section may be used to satisfy the non-,federal share of the cost of a project for which such a grant is made1 except that the total ,federal assistance provided for a project receiving a grant under this section may not exceed #hj percent of the total project cost4 7k7 ,bridge investments ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj in each fiscal year to make grants for projects described in subsection 7e77#a77;,a74 7l7 ,treatment of projects 7#a7 ,federal requirements ,the ,secretary shall1 with respect to a project funded by a grant under this section1 apply-- 7,a7 the requirements of this title to a highway project2 7,b7 the requirements of chapter #ec of title #di to a public transportation project2 and 7,c7 the requirements of section #bbije of title #di to a passenger rail or freight rail project4 7#b7 ,multimodal projects 7,a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this paragraph1 if an eligible project is a multimodal project1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 determine the predominant modal component of the project2 and 7ii7 apply the applicable requirements of such predominant modal component to the project4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,passenger or freight rail component ,for any passenger or freight rail component of a project1 the requirements of section #bbijg7;j77#b7 of title #di shall apply4 7ii7 ,public transportation component ,for any public transportation component of a project1 the requirements of section #eccc of title #di shall apply4 7,c7 ,buy ,america ,in applying the ,buy ,america requirements under section #cac of this title and sections #ecbj1 #bbije7;a71 and #bdcje7;f7 of title #di to a multimodal project under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 consider the various modal components of the project2 and 7ii7 seek to maximize domestic jobs4 7m7 ,,tifia program ,at the request of an eligible entity under this section1 the ,secretary may use amounts awarded to the entity to pay subsidy and administrative costs necessary to provide the entity ,federal credit assistance under chapter #f with respect to the project for which the grant was awarded4 7n7 ,administration ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may use up to #e1jjj1jjj in each fiscal year for the costs of administering the program under this section4 7o7 ,technical assistance ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may reserve up to #e1jjj1jjj to provide technical assistance to eligible entities4 7p7 ,congressional ,review 7#a7 ,notification ,not less than #fj days before making an award under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate-- 7,a7 a list of all applications determined to be eligible for a grant by the ,secretary2 7,b7 the quality ratings assigned to each application pursuant to subsection 7i72 7,c7 a list of applications that received final consideration by the ,secretary to receive an award under this section2 7,d7 each application proposed to be selected for a grant award2 7,e7 proposed grant amounts1 including for each new multiyear grant agreement1 the proposed payout schedule for the project2 and 7,f7 an analysis of the impacts of any large projects proposed to be selected on existing commitments and anticipated funding levels for the next #d fiscal years1 based on information available to the ,secretary at the time of the report4 7#b7 ,committee review ,before the last day of the #fj-;day period described in paragraph 7#a71 each ,committee described in paragraph 7#a7 shall review the ,secretary's list of proposed projects4 7#c7 ,congressional disapproval ,the ,secretary may not make a grant or any other obligation or commitment to fund a project under this section if a joint resolution is enacted disapproving funding for the project before the last day of the #fj-;day period described in paragraph 7#a74 7q7 ,transparency 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after awarding a grant for a project under this section1 the ,secretary shall send to all applicants1 and publish on the website of the ,department of ,transportation-- 7,a7 a summary of each application made to the program for the grant application period2 and 7,b7 the evaluation and justification for the project selection1 including ratings assigned to all applications and a list of applications that received final consideration by the ,secretary to receive an award under this section1 for the grant application period4 7#b7 ,briefing ,the ,secretary shall provide1 at the request of a grant applicant under this section1 the opportunity to receive a briefing to explain any reasons the grant applicant was not awarded a grant4 7r7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a ,state or a group of ,states2 7#b7 a unit of local government1 including a metropolitan planning organization1 or a group of local governments2 7#c7 a political subdivision of a ,state or local government2 7#d7 a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function1 including a port authority2 7#e7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7#f7 a ,federal agency eligible to receive funds under section #bja1 #bjc1 or #bjd1 including the ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 ,bureau of ,reclamation1 and the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 that applies jointly with a ,state or group of ,states2 7#g7 a territory2 and 7#h7 a multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities described in this subsection4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aag and inserting the following3 #aag4 ,projects of national and regional significance4 4 #acjb4 ,community transportation investment grant program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this title1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #agc4 ,community transportation investment grant program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a community transportation investment grant program to improve surface transportation safety1 state of good repair1 accessibility1 and environmental quality through infrastructure investments4 7b7 ,grant authority 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,grant amount ,the maximum amount of a grant under this section shall be #be1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,eligible project costs ,grant amounts for an eligible project carried out under this section may be used for-- 7#a7 development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities2 and 7#b7 construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition of real property 7including land related to the project and improvements to such land71 environmental mitigation1 construction contingencies1 acquisition of equipment1 and operational improvements4 7e7 ,rural and community setasides 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 not less than #be percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section for projects located in rural areas2 and 7,b7 not less than #be percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section for projects located in areas with a population greater than #gd1iii individuals and fewer than #bjj1jja individuals4 7#b7 ,definition of rural area ,in this subsection1 the term rural area means all areas of a ,state or territory that are outside of an urbanized area with a population greater than #gd1iii individuals1 as determined by the ,bureau of the ,census4 7#c7 ,investments in colonias 7,a7 ,in general ,of the grants made available under this section1 for fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf1 a total of not less than #bj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to provide grants that improve the safety1 state of good repair1 or connectivity of surface transportation infrastructure eligible under this section in and providing access to1 colonias4 7,b7 ,rural and community set asides ,funds made available under this section in areas described in paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 or 7#a77;,b7 shall count toward the set aside described in the applicable paragraph4 7,c7 ,colonia defined ,in this subsection1 the term colonia means any identifiable community that-- 7i7 is in the ,state of ,arizona1 ,california1 ,new ,mexico1 or ,texas2 7ii7 is in the area of the ,united ,states within #aej miles of the border between the ,united ,states and ,mexico1 except that the term does not include any standard metropolitan statistical area that has a population exceeding #a1jjj1jjj2 and 7iii7 is determined to be a colonia on the basis of objective criteria1 including lack of potable water supply1 lack of adequate sewage systems1 and lack of decent1 safe1 and sanitary housing4 7#d7 ,excess funding ,if the ,secretary determines that there are insufficient qualified applicants to use the funds set aside under this subsection1 the ,secretary may use such funds for grants for any projects eligible under this section4 7f7 ,evaluation ,to evaluate applications under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 develop a process to objectively evaluate applications on the benefits of the project proposed in such application-- 7,a7 to transportation safety1 including reductions in traffic fatalities and serious injuries2 7,b7 to state of good repair1 including improved condition of bridges and pavements2 7,c7 to transportation system access1 including improved access to jobs and services2 and 7,d7 in reducing greenhouse gas emissions2 7#b7 develop a rating system to assign a numeric value to each application1 based on each of the criteria described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 for each application submitted1 compare the total benefits of the proposed project1 as determined by the rating system developed under paragraph 7#b71 with the costs of such project1 and rank each application based on the results of the comparison2 and 7#d7 ensure that only such applications that are ranked highly based on the results of the comparison conducted under paragraph 7#c7 are considered to receive a grant under this section4 7g7 ,weighting ,in establishing the evaluation process under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary may assign different weights to the criteria described in subsection 7f77#a7 based on project type1 population served by a project1 and other context-sensitive considerations1 provided that-- 7#a7 each application is rated on all criteria described in subsection 7f77#a72 and 7#b7 each application has the same possible minimum and maximum rating1 regardless of any differences in the weighting of criteria4 7h7 ,transparency 7#a7 ,publicly available information ,prior to the issuance of any notice of funding opportunity under this section1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,transportation a detailed explanation of the evaluation and rating process developed under subsection 7f71 including any differences in the weighting of criteria pursuant to subsection 7g71 if applicable1 and update such website for each revision of the evaluation and rating process4 7#b7 ,notifications to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate the following written notifications3 7,a7 ,a notification when the ,secretary publishes or updates the information required under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,not later than #cj days prior to the date on which the ,secretary awards a grant under this section1 a notification that includes-- 7i7 the ratings of each application submitted pursuant to subsection 7f77#b72 7ii7 the ranking of each application submitted pursuant to subsection 7f77#c72 and 7iii7 a list of all applications that receive final consideration by the ,secretary to receive an award under this section pursuant to subsection 7f77#d74 7,c7 ,not later than #c business days prior to the date on which the ,secretary announces the award of a grant under this section1 a notification describing each grant to be awarded1 including the amount and the recipient4 7i7 ,technical assistance ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may reserve up to #c1jjj1jjj in each fiscal year to provide technical assistance to eligible entities4 7j7 ,administration ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may reserve up to #e1jjj1jjj for the administrative costs of carrying out the program under this section4 7k7 ,treatment of projects 7#a7 ,federal requirements ,the ,secretary shall1 with respect to a project funded by a grant under this section1 apply-- 7,a7 the requirements of this title to a highway project2 7,b7 the requirements of chapter #ec of title #di to a public transportation project2 and 7,c7 the requirements of section #bbije of title #di to a passenger rail or freight rail project4 7#b7 ,multimodal projects 7,a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this paragraph1 if an eligible project is a multimodal project1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 determine the predominant modal component of the project2 and 7ii7 apply the applicable requirements of such predominant modal component to the project4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,passenger or freight rail component ,for any passenger or freight rail component of a project1 the requirements of section #bbijg7;j77#b7 of title #di shall apply4 7ii7 ,public transportation component ,for any public transportation component of a project1 the requirements of section #eccc of title #di shall apply4 7,c7 ,buy ,america ,in applying the ,buy ,america requirements under section #cac of this title and sections #ecbj1 #bbije7;a71 and #bdcje7;f7 of title #di to a multimodal project under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 consider the various modal components of the project2 and 7ii7 seek to maximize domestic jobs4 7l7 ,transparency 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after awarding a grant for a project under this section1 the ,secretary shall send to all applicants1 and publish on the website of the ,department of ,transportation-- 7,a7 a summary of each application made to the program for the grant application period2 and 7,b7 the evaluation and justification for the project selection1 including ratings and rankings assigned to all applications and a list of applications that received final consideration by the ,secretary to receive an award under this section1 for the grant application period4 7#b7 ,briefing ,the ,secretary shall provide1 at the request of a grant applicant under this section1 the opportunity to receive a briefing to explain any reasons the grant applicant was not awarded a grant4 7m7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a metropolitan planning organization2 7,b7 a unit of local government2 7,c7 a transit agency2 7,d7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7,e7 a multijurisdictional group of entities described in this paragraph2 7,f7 a special purpose district with a transportation function or a port authority2 7,g7 a territory2 or 7,h7 a ,state that applies for a grant under this section jointly with an entity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g74 7#b7 ,eligible project ,the term eligible project means any project eligible under this title or chapter #ec of title #di4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #agc4 ,community transportation investment grant program4 4 #acjc4 ,clean corridors program 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to establish a formula program to strategically deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors that will be accessible to all drivers of electric vehicles4 7b7 ,national electric vehicle charging and hydrogen1 propane1 and natural gas fueling corridors ,section #aea of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,fast ,act1 the ,secretary shall and inserting ,the ,secretary shall periodically2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b7 by inserting previously designated by the ,federal ,highway ,administration or after fueling corridors2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later than and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than 2 7,b7 by striking #e years after the date of establishment of the corridors under subsection 7a71 and every #e years thereafter and inserting #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act2 7,c7 by inserting establish a recurring process to regularly after the ,secretary shall2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,freight corridors ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary shall designate national electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling freight corridors that identify the near- and long-term need for1 and the location of1 electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure to support freight and goods movement at strategic locations along major national highways1 the ,national ,highway ,freight ,network1 and goods movement locations including ports1 intermodal centers1 and warehousing locations4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking establishes an aspirational goal of achieving and inserting describes efforts to achieve2 and 7ii7 by striking by the end of fiscal year #bjbj4 and inserting 1 including progress on the implementation of subsection 7f72 and2 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 summarizes best practices and provides guidance1 developed through consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 for project development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to allow for the predictable deployment of such infrastructure4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,clean corridors program 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established a clean corridors program 7referred to in this subsection as the 8,program07 to provide funding to ,states to strategically deploy electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along alternative fuel corridors and to establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection1 access1 and reliability4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,program is to provide funding for-- 7,a7 the acquisition and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure to serve as a catalyst for the deployment of such infrastructure and to connect it to a network to facilitate data collection1 access1 and reliability2 7,b7 proper operation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 and 7,c7 data sharing about charging and fueling infrastructure to ensure the long-term success of investments made through the ,program4 7#c7 ,alternative distribution of funds 7,a7 ,plan 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a deadline by which a ,state shall provide a plan to the ,secretary1 in such form and such manner that the ,secretary requires1 describing how such ,state intends to use its allocation under this section4 7ii7 ,report of ,state plans to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the deadline established in clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7,i7 a summary of each plan submitted by a ,state to the ,department of ,transportation2 and 7,,ii7 an assessment of how such plans make progress towards the establishment of a national network of electric vehicle charging stations4 7,b7 ,efficient obligation of funds ,if a ,state fails to submit the plan required by subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,secretary in a timely manner1 or if the ,secretary determines a ,state has not taken sufficient action to carry out its plan1 the ,secretary may-- 7i7 withdraw from the ,state the funds that were apportioned to the ,state for a fiscal year under section #ajd7;b77#aj72 7ii7 award such funds on a competitive basis to local units of government within the ,state for use on projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in paragraph 7#d72 and 7iii7 ensure timely obligation of such funds4 7,c7 ,redistribution among ,states ,if the ,secretary determines that any funds withdrawn from a ,state under subparagraph 7,b77i7 cannot be fully awarded to local units of government within the ,state under subparagraph 7,b77ii7 in a manner consistent with the purpose of this subsection1 any such funds remaining under subparagraph 7,b77i7 shall be-- 7i7 apportioned among other ,states 7except ,states for which funds for that fiscal year have been withdrawn under subparagraph 7,b77i77 in the same ratio as funds apportioned for that fiscal year under section #ajd7;b77#aj77;,c7 for the ,program2 and 7ii7 only available to carry out this section4 7#d7 ,eligible projects 7,a7 ,in general ,funding made available under this subsection shall be for projects-- 7i7 directly related to the electric charging or hydrogen fueling of a vehicle2 and 7ii7 only for infrastructure that is open to the general public or to authorized commercial motor vehicle operators from more than #a company4 7,b7 ,location of infrastructure 7i7 ,in general ,any charging or fueling infrastructure acquired or installed with funding under this subsection shall be located along an alternative fuel corridor4 7ii7 ,guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall develop guidance for ,states and localities to strategically deploy charging and fueling infrastructure along alternative fuel corridors1 consistent with this section4 7iii7 ,additional considerations ,in developing the guidance required under clause 7ii71 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall consider1 as appropriate-- 7,i7 the distance between publicly available charging and fueling infrastructure eligible under this section2 7,,ii7 connections to the electric grid or fuel distribution system1 including electric distribution upgrades1 vehicle-to-grid integration1 including smart charge management or other protocols that can minimize impacts to the electric grid1 and alignment with electric distribution interconnection processes2 7,,iii7 meeting current and anticipated market demands for charging or fueling infrastructure1 including with regard to power levels and charging speed1 and minimizing the time to charge or refuel current and anticipated vehicles2 7,,iv7 plans to protect the electric grid from added load of charging distribution systems from adverse impacts of changing load patterns1 including through on site storage2 7,v7 plans for the use of renewable energy sources to power charging1 energy storage1 and hydrogen fuel production2 7,,vi7 the proximity of existing off-highway travel centers1 fuel retailers1 and small businesses to electric vehicle charging infrastructure acquired or funded under this subsection1 including recommendations for promoting efficient dwell times based on best practices2 7,,vii7 the need for-- 7aa7 publicly available electric vehicle charging infrastructure in rural corridors2 7bb7 equitable deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities2 7cc7 vehicle charging infrastructure that is easily accessible to residents of public or affordable housing and multi-unit dwellings2 and 7dd7 consideration of the beneficial health impacts of installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure in densely populated communities with high rates of poverty1 air pollution1 and asthma2 7,,viii7 the long-term operation and maintenance of publicly available electric vehicle charging infrastructure to avoid stranded assets and protect the investment of public funds in that infrastructure2 7,,ix7 existing private1 national1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial government electric vehicle charging infrastructure programs and incentives2 7,x7 fostering enhanced1 coordinated1 public-private or private investment in charging and fueling infrastructure2 7,,xi7 ensuring consumer protection and pricing transparency2 7,,xii7 the availability of onsite amenities for vehicle operators1 including restrooms or food facilities2 and 7,,xiii7 any other factors1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,eligible project costs ,subject to paragraph 7#f71 funds made available under this subsection may be used for-- 7,a7 the acquisition or installation of electric vehicle charging or hydrogen fueling infrastructure2 7,b7 operating assistance for costs allocable to operating and maintaining infrastructure acquired or installed under this subsection1 for a period not to exceed five years2 7,c7 the acquisition or installation of traffic control devices located in the right-of-way to provide directional information to infrastructure acquired1 installed1 or operated under this subsection2 or 7,d7 on-premises signs to provide information about infrastructure acquired1 installed1 or operated under this subsection4 7#f7 ,project requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy and in consultation with relevant stakeholders1 shall1 as appropriate1 develop standards and requirements for electric vehicle charging infrastructure under this subsection related to-- 7,a7 the installation1 operation1 or maintenance by qualified technicians of electric vehicle charging infrastructure funded under this subsection2 7,b7 the interoperability of electric vehicle charging infrastructure funded under this subsection2 7,c7 any traffic control device or on-premises sign acquired1 installed1 or operated under this subsection2 7,d7 any data requested by the ,secretary related to a project funded under this subsection1 including the format and schedule for the submission of such data2 7,e7 network connectivity of electric vehicle charging infrastructure funded under this subsection that includes measures to protect personal privacy and ensure cybersecurity2 and 7,f7 information on publicly available electric vehicle charging station locations1 station operator contact information1 number of simultaneous refueling positions1 pricing1 and real-time availability to be made publicly available and easily accessible1 including through applicable mapping applications4 7#g7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share payable for the cost of a project funded under this subsection shall be #hj percent4 7#h7 ,period of availability ,notwithstanding section #aah7;b71 funds made available for the ,program shall be available until expended4 7#i7 ,additional assistance grants ,for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf1 before making an apportionment under section #ajd7;b77#aj71 the ,secretary shall set aside1 from amounts made available to carry out the clean corridors program under this subsection1 #ajj1jjj1jjj for grants to ,states or localities that require additional assistance to strategically deploy infrastructure eligible under this subsection along alternative fuel corridors to fill gaps in the national charging network1 including in rural areas and underserved or disadvantaged communities4 7#aj7 ,definition of alternative fuel corridors ,in this subsection1 the term alternative fuel corridors means a fuel corridor-- 7,a7 designated under subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 equivalent to a fuel corridor described under such subsection that is designated1 after consultation with any affected ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations1 by a ,state or group of ,states4 4 #acjd4 ,community climate innovation grants 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this title1 is further amended by inserting after section #aga the following3 #agb4 ,community climate innovation grants 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a community climate innovation grant program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 to make grants1 on a competitive basis1 for locally selected projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving the mobility1 accessibility1 and connectivity of the surface transportation system4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,program shall be to support communities in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the surface transportation system4 7c7 ,eligible applicants ,the ,secretary may make grants under the ,program to the following entities3 7#a7 ,a metropolitan planning organization4 7#b7 ,a unit of local government or a group of local governments1 or a county or multi-county special district4 7#c7 ,a subdivision of a local government4 7#d7 ,a transit agency4 7#e7 ,a special purpose district with a transportation function or a port authority4 7#f7 ,an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization4 7#g7 ,a territory4 7#h7 ,a multijurisdictional group of entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g74 7d7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a grant under the ,program1 an entity specified in subsection 7c7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7e7 ,eligible projects ,the ,secretary may only provide a grant under the ,program for a project that is expected to yield a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the surface transportation system and-- 7#a7 is a project eligible for assistance under this title or under chapter #ec of title #di1 or is a capital project for vehicles and facilities1 whether publicly or privately owned1 that are used to provide intercity passenger service by bus2 or 7#b7 is a capital project as defined in section #bbijf of title #di to improve intercity passenger rail that will yield a significant reduction in single occupant vehicle trips and improve mobility on public roads4 7f7 ,eligible uses ,grant amounts received for a project under the ,program may be used for-- 7#a7 development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities2 and 7#b7 construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition of real property 7including land related to the project and improvements to the land71 environmental mitigation1 construction contingencies1 acquisition of equipment1 and operational improvements4 7g7 ,project prioritization ,in making grants for projects under the ,program1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that are expected to yield the most significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from the surface transportation system4 7h7 ,additional considerations ,in making grants for projects under the ,program1 the ,secretary shall consider the extent to which-- 7#a7 a project maximizes greenhouse gas reductions in a cost-effective manner2 7#b7 a project reduces dependence on single-occupant vehicle trips or provides additional transportation options2 7#c7 a project improves the connectivity and accessibility of the surface transportation system1 particularly to low- and zero-emission forms of transportation1 including public transportation1 walking1 and bicycling2 7#d7 an applicant has adequately considered or will adequately consider1 including through the opportunity for public comment1 the environmental justice and equity impacts of the project2 7#e7 a project contributes to geographic diversity among grant recipients1 including to achieve a balance between urban1 suburban1 and rural communities2 7#f7 a project serves low-income residents of low-income communities1 including areas of persistent poverty1 while not displacing such residents2 7#g7 a project uses pavement materials that demonstrate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through sequestration or innovative manufacturing processes2 7#h7 a project repurposes neglected or underused infrastructure1 including abandoned highways1 bridges1 railways1 trail ways1 and adjacent underused spaces1 into new hybrid forms of public space that support multiple modes of transportation2 and 7#i7 a project includes regional multimodal transportation system management and operations elements that will improve the effectiveness of such project and encourage reduction of single occupancy trips by providing the ability of users to plan1 use1 and pay for multimodal transportation alternatives4 7i7 ,funding 7#a7 ,maximum amount ,the maximum amount of a grant under the ,program shall be #be1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,technical assistance ,of the amounts made available to carry out the ,program1 the ,secretary may use up to #a percent to provide technical assistance to applicants and potential applicants4 7j7 ,treatment of projects 7#a7 ,federal requirements ,the ,secretary shall1 with respect to a project funded by a grant under this section1 apply-- 7,a7 the requirements of this title to a highway project2 7,b7 the requirements of chapter #ec of title #di to a public transportation project2 and 7,c7 the requirements of section #bbije of title #di to a passenger rail or freight rail project4 7#b7 ,multimodal projects 7,a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this paragraph1 if an eligible project is a multimodal project1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 determine the predominant modal component of the project2 and 7ii7 apply the applicable requirements of such predominant modal component to the project4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,passenger or freight rail component ,for any passenger or freight rail component of a project1 the requirements of section #bbijg7;j77#b7 of title #di shall apply4 7ii7 ,public transportation component ,for any public transportation component of a project1 the requirements of section #eccc of title #di shall apply4 7,c7 ,buy ,america ,in applying the ,buy ,america requirements under section #cac of this title and sections #ecbj1 #bbije7;a71 and #bdcje7;f7 of title #di to a multimodal project under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 consider the various modal components of the project2 and 7ii7 seek to maximize domestic jobs4 7k7 ,single-,occupancy vehicle highway facilities ,none of the funds provided under this section may be used for a project that will result in the construction of new capacity available to single occupant vehicles unless the project consists of a high-occupancy vehicle facility and is consistent with section #aff4 7l7 ,public comment ,prior to issuing the notice of funding opportunity for funding under this section for fiscal year #bjbc1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall solicit public comment on the method of determining the significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions required under subsection 7e74 7m7 ,consultation ,prior to making an award under this section in a given fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to determine which projects are expected to yield a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions as required under subsection 7e74 7n7 ,rural set-aside 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall set aside not less than #aj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section for projects located in rural areas4 7#b7 ,definition of rural area ,in this subsection1 the term rural area means all areas of a ,state or territory that are outside of an urbanized area with a population greater than #gd1iii individuals1 as determined by the ,bureau of the ,census4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aga the following3 #agb4 ,community climate innovation grants4 4 #acje4 ,metro performance program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a metro performance program in accordance with this section to enhance local decision making and provide enhanced local control in transportation project delivery4 7b7 ,direct recipient designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall designate high-performing metropolitan planning organizations and units of local government based on the criteria in paragraph 7#c7 to be direct recipients of funds under this section4 7#b7 ,authority ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a direct recipient from taking any action otherwise authorized to secure and expend ,federal funds authorized under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,criteria ,in designating an applicant under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider1 where applicable-- 7,a7 the legal1 financial1 and technical capacity of the applicant2 7,b7 the level of coordination between the applicant and-- 7i7 the ,state department of transportation of the ,state or ,states in which the metropolitan planning area or unit of local government represented by the applicant is located2 7ii7 local governments1 the metropolitan planning organization1 and providers of public transportation within the area represented by the applicant2 and 7iii7 if more than one metropolitan planning organization is designated within an urbanized area represented by the applicant1 any other such metropolitan planning organization2 7,c7 in the case of an applicant that represents an urbanized area population of greater than #bjj1jjj1 the effectiveness of project delivery and timely obligation of funds made available under section #acc7;d77#a77;,a77i7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 if the applicant or a local government within the metropolitan planning area that the applicant represents has been the recipient of a discretionary grant from the ,secretary within the preceding #e years1 the administration of such grant2 7,e7 the extent to which the planning and decision making process of the applicant1 including the long-range transportation plan and the approved transportation improvement program under section #acd of such title1 support-- 7i7 the performance goals established under section #aej7;b7 of such title2 and 7ii7 the achievement of metropolitan or statewide performance targets established under section #aej7;d7 of such title2 7,f7 whether the applicant is a designated recipient of funds as described under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #ecjb7d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or a direct recipient of funds under section #ecjg of such title from the ,federal ,transit ,administration2 7,g7 if the applicant is a unit of local government1 whether the applicable metropolitan planning organization has been designated as a direct recipient2 and 7,h7 any other criteria established by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,call for nomination ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register a notice soliciting applications for designation under this subsection4 7,b7 ,guidance ,the notification under paragraph 7#a7 shall include guidance on the requirements and responsibilities of a direct recipient under this section1 including implementing regulations4 7,c7 ,determination ,the ,secretary shall make all designations under this section for fiscal year #bjbc not later than ,june #a1 #bjbb4 7#e7 ,term ,except as provided in paragraph 7#f71 a designation under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 be for a period of not less than #e years2 and 7,b7 be renewable4 7#f7 ,termination 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures for the termination of a designation under this subsection4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in establishing procedures under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 with respect to projects carried out under this section1 compliance with the requirements of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 the obligation rate of any funds-- 7,i7 made available under this section2 and 7,,ii7 in the case of a metropolitan planning organization that represents a metropolitan planning area with an urbanized area population of greater than #bjj1jjj1 made available under section #acc7;d77#a77;,a77i7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,eligible projects ,funds made available under this section may be obligated for the purposes described in section #acc7;b7 or #adh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,administrative expenses and technical assistance ,of the amounts made available under this section1 the ,secretary may set aside not more than #e1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year in each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf for program management1 oversight1 and technical assistance to direct recipients4 7d7 ,responsibilities of direct recipients 7#a7 ,direct availability of funds ,notwithstanding title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the amounts made available under this section shall be allocated to each direct recipient for obligation4 7#b7 ,distribution of amounts among direct recipients 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 on the first day of the fiscal year for which funds are made available under this section1 the ,secretary shall allocate such funds to each direct recipient as the proportion of the population 7as determined by data collected by the ,bureau of the ,census7 of the urbanized area represented by any #a direct recipient bears to the total population of all of urbanized areas represented by all direct recipients4 7,b7 ,minimum and maximum amounts ,of funds allocated to direct recipients under subparagraph 7,a71 each direct recipient shall receive not less than #aj1jjj1jjj and not more than #ej1jjj1jjj each fiscal year4 7,c7 ,minimum guaranteed amount ,in making a determination whether to designate a metropolitan planning organization or unit of local government as a direct recipient under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall ensure that each direct recipient receives the minimum required allocation under subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,additional amounts ,if any amounts remain undistributed after the distribution described in this subsection1 such remaining amounts and an associated amount of obligation limitation shall be made available as if suballocated under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of section #acc7;d77#a77;,a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and distributed among the ,states in the proportion that the relative shares of the population 7as determined by data collected by the ,bureau of the ,census7 of the urbanized areas of each ,state bears to the total populations of all urbanized areas across all ,states4 7#c7 ,project delivery 7,a7 ,in general ,for #a or more projects carried out with funds provided under this section1 the direct recipient may1 consistent with the agreement entered into with the ,secretary under this paragraph1 assume the ,federal-aid highway project approval and oversight responsibilities vested in the ,state department of transportation under section #ajf of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,partnership ,the direct recipient may partner with a ,state1 unit of local government1 regional entity1 or transit agency to carry out a project under this section4 7,c7 ,procedural1 legal1 and substantive requirements ,a direct recipient entering into an agreement with the ,secretary under this section shall assume responsibility for compliance with all procedural and substantive requirements as would apply if that responsibility were carried out by a ,state1 unless the direct recipient or the ,secretary determines that such assumption of responsibility for #a or more of the procedural and substantive requirements is not appropriate4 7,d7 ,written agreement ,the ,secretary and the direct recipient shall enter into an agreement in writing relating to the extent to which the direct recipient assumes the responsibilities of the ,secretary under this paragraph4 ,such agreement shall be developed in consultation with the ,state4 7,e7 ,use of funds ,the direct recipient may use amounts made available under this section for costs incurred in implementing this paragraph and to compensate a ,state1 unit of local government1 or transit agency for costs incurred in providing assistance under this paragraph4 7,f7 ,limitations ,the direct recipient may not assume responsibilities described in subparagraph 7,a7 for any project that the ,secretary determines to be in a high-risk category1 including projects on the ,national ,highway ,system4 7,g7 ,self-certification and compliance ,the ,secretary may conduct risk-based stewardship and oversight of a direct recipient's performance of the assumed responsibilities specified in the agreement under subparagraph 7,d71 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,expenditure of funds 7#a7 ,consistency with metropolitan planning ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 programming and expenditure of funds for projects under this section shall be consistent with the requirements of section #acd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #ecjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,selection of projects 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsections 7j77#e7 and 7k77#d7 of section #acd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or subsections 7j77#e7 and 7k77#d7 of section #ecjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 a direct recipient shall select1 from the approved transportation improvement program under such sections1 all projects to be funded under this section1 including projects on the ,national ,highway ,system4 7,b7 ,eligible projects ,the project selection process described in this subsection shall apply to all federally funded projects within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning area or unit of local government served by a direct recipient that are carried out under this section4 7,c7 ,consultation required ,in selecting a project under this subsection1 the direct recipient shall consult with-- 7i7 in the case of a highway project1 the ,state and locality in which such project is located2 and 7ii7 in the case of a transit project1 any affected public transportation operator4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of a direct recipient to partner with a ,state department of transportation or other recipient of ,federal funds under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out a project4 7f7 ,treatment of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in this section1 funds made available to carry out this section shall be administered as if apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this section shall be determined in accordance with section #abj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,report 7#a7 ,direct recipient report ,not later than #fj days after the end of each fiscal year1 each direct recipient shall submit to the ,secretary a report that includes-- 7,a7 a list of projects funded with amounts provided under this section2 7,b7 a description of any obstacles to complete projects or timely obligation of funds2 and 7,c7 recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the program under this section4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7,a7 summarizes the findings of each direct recipient provided under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 describes the efforts undertaken by both direct recipients and the ,secretary to ensure compliance with the requirements of title #bc and chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 analyzes the capacity of direct recipients to receive direct allocations of funds under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,d7 provides recommendations from the ,secretary to-- 7i7 improve the administration1 oversight1 and performance of the program established under this section2 7ii7 improve the effectiveness of direct recipients to complete projects and obligate funds in a timely manner2 and 7iii7 evaluate options to expand the authority provided under this section1 including to allow for the direct allocation to metropolitan planning organizations or units of local government of funds made available to carry out clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of section #acc7;d77#a77;,a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,update ,not less frequently than every #b years1 the ,secretary shall update the report described in paragraph 7#b74 7h7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,direct recipient ,in this section1 the term direct recipient means a metropolitan planning organization or unit of local government designated by the ,secretary as high-performing under subsection 7b7 and that was directly allocated funds as described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,metropolitan planning area ,the term metropolitan planning area has the meaning given such term in section #acd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,metropolitan planning organization ,the term metropolitan planning organization has the meaning given such term in section #acd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,national ,highway ,system ,the term ,national ,highway ,system has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,urbanized area ,the term urbanized area has the meaning given such term in section #acd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acjf4 ,gridlock reduction grant program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a gridlock reduction program to make grants1 on a competitive basis1 for projects to reduce1 and mitigate the adverse impacts of1 traffic congestion4 7b7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an applicant shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,eligible applicants ,the ,secretary may make grants under this section to an applicant that serves an eligible area and that is-- 7,a7 a metropolitan planning organization2 7,b7 a unit of local government or a group of local governments2 7,c7 a multijurisdictional group of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7,d7 a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function1 including a port authority2 or 7,e7 a ,state that is in partnership with an entity or group of entities described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c74 7#b7 ,eligible area ,an eligible area for an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 a combined statistical area1 as defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 with a population of not less than #a1cjj1jjj2 or 7,b7 a metropolitan statistical area that is not part of a combined statistical area1 as defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 that has a population of not less than #gej1jjj4 7d7 ,eligible projects ,the ,secretary may award grants under this section to applicants that submit a comprehensive program of surface transportation-related projects to reduce traffic congestion and related adverse impacts1 including a project for one or more of the following3 7#a7 ,transportation systems management and operations1 including strategies to improve the operations of high-occupancy vehicle lanes4 7#b7 ,intelligent transportation systems to improve connectivity and innovation4 7#c7 ,real-time traveler information4 7#d7 ,traffic incident management4 7#e7 ,active traffic management4 7#f7 ,traffic signal timing4 7#g7 ,multimodal travel payment systems4 7#h7 ,transportation demand management1 including employer-based commuting programs such as carpool1 vanpool1 transit benefit1 parking cashout1 shuttle1 or telework programs4 7#i7 ,a project to provide transportation options to reduce traffic congestion1 including-- 7,a7 a project under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including value capture and transit-oriented development projects2 7,b7 a bicycle or pedestrian project1 including a project to provide safe and connected active transportation networks2 and 7,c7 a surface transportation project carried out in accordance with the national travel and tourism infrastructure strategic plan under section #adca7;e7 of the ,,fast ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note74 7#aj7 ,any other project1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary utilizing eligible projects4 7e7 ,award ,prioritization 7#a7 ,in general ,in selecting grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize applicants serving urbanized areas1 as described in subsection 7c71 that are experiencing a high degree of recurrent transportation congestion1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,additional considerations ,in selecting grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall also consider the extent to which the project would-- 7,a7 reduce traffic congestion and improve the reliability of the surface transportation system2 7,b7 mitigate the adverse impacts of traffic congestion on the surface transportation system1 including safety and environmental impacts2 7,c7 maximize the use of existing capacity2 and 7,d7 employ innovative1 integrated1 and multimodal solutions to the items described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c74 7f7 ,federal share 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this section may not exceed #fj percent4 7#b7 ,maximum ,federal share ,federal assistance other than a grant for a project under this section may be used to satisfy the non-,federal share of the cost of such project1 except that the total ,federal assistance provided for a project receiving a grant under this section may not exceed #hj percent of the total project cost4 7g7 ,use of funds ,funds made available for a project under this section may be used for-- 7#a7 development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities2 and 7#b7 construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition of real property 7including land related to the project and improvements to the land71 environmental mitigation1 construction contingencies1 acquisition of equipment1 and operational improvements4 7h7 ,funding 7#a7 ,grant amount ,a grant under this section shall be in an amount not less than #aj1jjj1jjj and not more than #ej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,availability ,funds made available under this program shall be available until expended4 7i7 ,freight project set-,aside 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall set aside not less than #ej percent of the funds made available to carry out this section for grants for freight projects under this subsection4 7#b7 ,eligible uses ,the ,secretary shall provide funds set aside under this subsection to applicants that submit a comprehensive program of surface transportation-related projects to reduce freight-related traffic congestion and related adverse impacts1 including-- 7,a7 freight intelligent transportation systems2 7,b7 real-time freight parking information2 7,c7 real-time freight routing information2 7,d7 freight transportation and delivery safety projects2 7,e7 first-mile and last-mile delivery solutions2 7,f7 shifting freight delivery to off-peak travel times2 7,g7 reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution from freight transportation and delivery1 including through the use of innovative vehicles that produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions2 7,h7 use of centralized delivery locations2 7,i7 designated freight vehicle parking and staging areas2 7,j7 curb space management2 and 7,k7 other projects1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,award prioritization 7,a7 ,in general ,in providing funds set aside under this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize applicants serving urbanized areas1 as described in subsection 7c71 that are experiencing a high degree of recurrent congestion due to freight transportation1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,additional ,considerations ,in providing funds set aside under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider the extent to which the proposed project-- 7i7 reduces freight-related traffic congestion and improves the reliability of the freight transportation system2 7ii7 mitigates the adverse impacts of freight-related traffic congestion on the surface transportation system1 including safety and environmental impacts2 7iii7 maximizes the use of existing capacity2 7iv7 employs innovative1 integrated1 and multimodal solutions to the items described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii72 7v7 leverages ,federal funds with non-,federal contributions2 and 7vi7 integrates regional multimodal transportation management and operational projects that address both passenger and freight congestion4 7#d7 ,flexibility ,if the ,secretary determines that there are insufficient qualified applicants to use the funds set aside under this subsection1 the ,secretary may use such funds for grants for any projects eligible under this section4 7j7 ,report 7#a7 ,recipient report ,the ,secretary shall ensure that not later than #b years after the ,secretary awards grants under this section1 the recipient of each such grant submits to the ,secretary a report that contains-- 7,a7 information on each activity or project that received funding under this section2 7,b7 a summary of any non-,federal resources leveraged by a grant under this section2 7,c7 any statistics1 measurements1 or quantitative assessments that demonstrate the congestion reduction1 reliability1 safety1 and environmental benefits achieved through activities or projects that received funding under this section2 and 7,d7 any additional information required by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #i months after the date specified in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate1 and make publicly available on a website1 a report detailing-- 7,a7 a summary of any information provided under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 recommendations and best practices to-- 7i7 reduce traffic congestion1 including freight-related traffic congestion1 and improve the reliability of the surface transportation system2 7ii7 mitigate the adverse impacts of traffic congestion1 including freight-related traffic congestion1 on the surface transportation system1 including safety and environmental impacts2 and 7iii7 employ innovative1 integrated1 and multimodal solutions to the items described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7k7 ,notification ,not later than #c business days before awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate of the intention to award such a grant4 7l7 ,treatment of projects 7#a7 ,federal requirements ,the ,secretary shall1 with respect to a project funded by a grant under this section1 apply-- 7,a7 the requirements of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to a highway project2 7,b7 the requirements of chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to a public transportation project2 and 7,c7 the requirements of section #bbije of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to a passenger rail or freight rail project4 7#b7 ,multimodal projects 7,a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this paragraph1 if an eligible project is a multimodal project1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 determine the predominant modal component of the project2 and 7ii7 apply the applicable requirements of such predominant modal component to the project4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,passenger or freight rail component ,for any passenger or freight rail component of a project1 the requirements of section #bbijg7;j77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply4 7ii7 ,public transportation component ,for any public transportation component of a project1 the requirements of section #eccc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply4 7,c7 ,buy ,america ,in applying the ,buy ,america requirements under section #cac of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and sections #ecbj1 #bbije7;a71 and #bdcje7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to a multimodal project under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 consider the various modal components of the project2 and 7ii7 seek to maximize domestic jobs4 7m7 ,treatment of funds ,except as provided in subsection 7l71 funds authorized for the purposes described in this section shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if the funds were apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acjg4 ,rebuild rural bridges program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a rebuild rural bridges program to improve the safety and state of good repair of bridges in rural communities4 7b7 ,grant authority ,in carrying out the program established in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible applicants in accordance with this section4 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,eligible projects ,the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall provide grants under this section to projects eligible under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 including projects on and off of the ,federal-aid highway system1 to inspect1 replace1 rehabilitate1 or preserve-- 7,a7 an off-system bridge2 7,b7 a bridge on ,tribal land2 or 7,c7 a bridge in poor condition located in a rural community2 and 7#b7 may provide a grant for a bundle of bridges described in paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,eligible project costs ,a recipient of a grant under this section may use such grant for-- 7#a7 development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities2 7#b7 construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition of real property 7including land related to the project and improvements to the land71 environmental mitigation1 and construction contingencies2 and 7#c7 bridge inspection1 evaluation1 and preservation4 7f7 ,federal share 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out using a grant under this section may not exceed #hj percent of the total cost of such project4 7#b7 ,maximum ,federal assistance ,federal assistance other than a grant under this section may be used to satisfy up to #ajj percent of the total cost of such project4 7g7 ,considerations ,in making grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 whether the project can be completed without additional ,federal funding or financial assistance available to the project sponsor1 beyond existing ,federal apportionments2 and 7#b7 the level of benefits the project is expected to generate1 including-- 7,a7 the costs avoided by the prevention of closure or reduced use of the asset to be improved by the project2 7,b7 reductions in maintenance costs over the life of the asset2 7,c7 safety benefits1 including the reduction of accidents and related costs2 and 7,d7 benefits to the economy of the rural or ,tribal community4 7#c7 ,study ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a study on the infrastructure needs of colonias4 7h7 ,notification ,not later than #c business days before awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate of the intention to award such a grant4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible applicant ,the term eligible applicant means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 a metropolitan planning organization or a regional transportation planning organization2 7,c7 a unit of local government2 7,d7 a ,federal land management agency2 7,e7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7,f7 a territory2 and 7,g7 a multijurisdictional group of entities described in subparagraph 7,a7 through 7,f74 7#b7 ,off system bridge ,the term off-system bridge has the meaning given such term in section #acc7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 7as added by this ,act74 7#c7 ,rural community ,the term rural community means an area that is not an urbanized area1 as such term is defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acjh4 ,parking for commercial motor vehicles 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a program under which the ,secretary shall make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to address the shortage of parking for commercial motor vehicles to improve the safety of commercial motor vehicle operators4 7b7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,projects eligible under this section are projects that-- 7#a7 construct safety rest areas that include parking for commercial motor vehicles2 7#b7 construct commercial motor vehicle parking facilities-- 7,a7 adjacent to private commercial truckstops and travel plazas2 7,b7 within the boundaries of1 or adjacent to1 a publicly owned freight facility1 including a port terminal operated by a public authority2 and 7,c7 at existing facilities1 including inspection and weigh stations and park-and-ride locations2 7#c7 open existing weigh stations1 safety rest areas1 and park-and-ride facilities to commercial motor vehicle parking2 7#d7 facilitate access to publicly and privately provided commercial motor vehicle parking1 such as through the use of intelligent transportation systems2 7#e7 construct turnouts along a ,federal-aid highway for commercial motor vehicles2 7#f7 make capital improvements to public commercial motor vehicle parking facilities that are closed on a seasonal basis to allow the facilities to remain open year-round2 7#g7 open existing commercial motor vehicle chain-up areas that are closed on a seasonal basis to allow the facilities to remain open year-round for commercial motor vehicle parking2 7#h7 address commercial motor vehicle parking and layover needs in emergencies that strain the capacity of existing publicly and privately provided commercial motor vehicle parking2 and 7#i7 make improvements to existing commercial motor vehicle parking facilities1 including advanced truckstop electrification systems4 7d7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity may use a grant under this section for-- 7,a7 development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 benefit-cost analysis1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities necessary to advance a project described in subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 construction and operational improvements1 as such terms are defined in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,private sector participation ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may partner with a private entity to carry out an eligible project under this section4 7#c7 ,limitation ,not more than #aj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to promote the availability of existing commercial motor vehicle parking4 7e7 ,selection criteria ,in making grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 in the case of construction of new commercial motor vehicle parking capacity1 the shortage of public and private commercial motor vehicle parking near the project2 and 7#b7 the extent to which each project-- 7,a7 would increase commercial motor vehicle parking capacity or utilization2 7,b7 would facilitate the efficient movement of freight2 7,c7 would improve safety1 traffic congestion1 and air quality2 7,d7 is cost effective2 and 7,e7 reflects consultation with motor carriers1 commercial motor vehicle operators1 and private providers of commercial motor vehicle parking4 7f7 ,notification of ,congress ,not later than #c business days before announcing a project selected to receive a grant under this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate of the intention to award such a grant4 7g7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project under this section shall be determined in accordance with subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #abj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7h7 ,prohibition on charging fees ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall certify that no fees will be charged for the use of a project assisted with such grant4 7i7 ,amendment to ,,map-#ba ,section #adja7;c77#a7 of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #acg note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting and private providers of commercial motor vehicle parking after personnel2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking the capability of the ,state to provide and inserting the availability of4 7j7 ,survey2 comparative assessment2 report 7#a7 ,update ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall update the survey of each ,state required under section #adja7;c77#a7 of the ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #acg note74 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the deadline under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall publish on the website of the ,department of ,transportation a report that-- 7,a7 evaluates the availability of adequate parking and rest facilities for commercial motor vehicles engaged in interstate transportation2 7,b7 evaluates the effectiveness of the projects funded under this section in improving access to commercial motor vehicle parking2 and 7,c7 reports on the progress being made to provide adequate commercial motor vehicle parking facilities in the ,state4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall prepare the report required under paragraph 7#b7 in consultation with-- 7,a7 relevant ,state motor carrier safety personnel2 7,b7 motor carriers and commercial motor vehicle operators2 and 7,c7 private providers of commercial motor vehicle parking4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commercial motor vehicle ,the term commercial motor vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #caacb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 a metropolitan planning organization2 7,c7 a unit of local government2 7,d7 a political subdivision of a ,state or local government carrying out responsibilities relating to commercial motor vehicle parking2 and 7,e7 a multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#c7 ,safety rest area ,the term safety rest area has the meaning given such term in section #abj7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acji4 ,active connected transportation grant program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish an active connected transportation grant program to provide for safe and connected active transportation networks and active transportation connectors4 7b7 ,grant authority ,in carrying out the program established in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make grants1 on a competitive basis1 in accordance with this section4 7c7 ,eligible applicants ,the ,secretary may make a grant under this section to-- 7#a7 a ,state2 7#b7 a metropolitan planning organization2 7#c7 a regional transportation authority2 7#d7 a unit of local government1 including a county or multi-county special district2 7#e7 a ,federal land management agency2 7#f7 a natural resource or public land agency2 7#g7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7#h7 any local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails2 and 7#i7 a multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities described in this subsection4 7d7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an entity specified under subsection 7c7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7e7 ,eligible projects ,the ,secretary shall provide grants under this section to projects that improve the connectivity and the use of active transportation facilities-- 7#a7 including-- 7,a7 active transportation networks2 7,b7 active transportation connectors2 and 7,c7 planning related to the development of-- 7i7 active transportation networks2 7ii7 active transportation connectors2 and 7iii7 vision zero plans or complete streets prioritization plans under section #afja2 and 7#b7 that have-- 7,a7 total project costs of not less than #ae1jjj1jjj2 or 7,b7 in the case of planning grants under subsection 7f77#b71 a total cost of not less than #ajj1jjj4 7f7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section for fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf and except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall obligate-- 7,a7 not less than #cj percent to eligible projects that construct active transportation networks2 and 7,b7 not less than #cj percent to eligible projects that construct active transportation connectors4 7#b7 ,planning grants ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section for fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf1 the ,secretary may use not more than #aj percent to provide planning grants to eligible applicants for activities under subsection 7e77#a77;,c74 7g7 ,considerations ,in making grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the extent to which-- 7#a7 a project is likely to provide substantial additional opportunities for active transportation1 including walking and bicycling1 including through the creation of-- 7,a7 active transportation networks connecting destinations within or between communities1 including between schools1 workplaces1 residences1 businesses1 recreation areas1 and other community areas2 and 7,b7 active transportation connectors connecting #b or more communities1 metropolitan areas1 or ,states1 including greenway paths2 7#b7 an applicant has adequately considered or will consider1 including through the opportunity for public comment1 the environmental justice and equity impacts of the project2 7#c7 the project would improve safety for vulnerable road users1 including through the use of complete street design policies or a safe system approach2 7#d7 a project integrates active transportation facilities with public transportation services1 where available1 to improve access to public transportation2 and 7#e7 the project would serve the low income residents of economically disadvantaged communities1 including environmental justice communities1 underserved communities1 or communities located in areas of persistent poverty 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code74 7h7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,the share of the cost of a project assisted with a grant under this section may not exceed #hj percent4 7#b7 ,maximum ,federal assistance ,federal assistance other than a grant under this section may be used to satisfy up to #ajj percent of the total project cost4 7i7 ,eligible project costs ,amounts made available for a project under this section may be used for-- 7#a7 development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities2 and 7#b7 construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition of real property 7including land related to the project and improvements to the land71 environmental mitigation1 construction contingencies1 acquisition of equipment1 and operational improvements4 7j7 ,notification ,not later than #c business days before awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate of the intention to award such a grant4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,active transportation network ,the term active transportation network means facilities built for alternative methods of transportation to motor vehicles for individuals1 including sidewalks1 bikeways1 and pedestrian and bicycle trails1 that connect destinations within an area covered by a unit of local government1 a county1 a community1 including a community on ,federal lands1 or a metropolitan area4 7#b7 ,active transportation connector ,the term active transportation connector means facilities built for alternative methods of transportation to motor vehicles for individuals1 including sidewalks1 bikeways1 and pedestrian and bicycle trails1 that connect #b or more active transportation networks or connect communities1 areas covered by a unit of local government1 counties1 metropolitan areas1 ,federal lands1 or ,states4 7#c7 ,greenway path ,the term greenway path means an active transportation connector that-- 7,a7 crosses jurisdictional boundaries1 including ,state lines1 and provides for connectivity between multiple communities1 counties1 metropolitan areas1 or ,states2 or 7,b7 is a component of a regionally or nationally significant network4 7#d7 ,safe system approach ,the term safe system approach has the meaning given such term in section #adh7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,vulnerable road user ,the term vulnerable road user has the meaning given such term in section #adh7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acaj4 ,wildlife crossings program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a competitive wildlife crossings grant program 7referred to in this section as the program7 to provide grants for projects that seek to achieve-- 7#a7 a reduction in the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions2 and 7#b7 improved habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,the ,secretary may make grants under the program to the following entities3 7#a7 ,a ,state4 7#b7 ,an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization4 7#c7 ,a territory4 7#d7 ,a ,federal land management agency described in section #bjc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,a group of entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under the program1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,considerations ,in selecting grant recipients under the program1 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,primary criteria ,the extent to which the proposed project is likely to protect motorists and wildlife by reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species4 7#b7 ,secondary criteria 7,a7 ,the resilience benefits of the project4 7,b7 ,the extent to which the project incorporates climate science1 including expected changes in migration patterns4 7,c7 ,the extent to which the project sponsor has coordinated with the relevant ,state agency with jurisdiction over fish and wildlife1 if appropriate4 7,d7 ,in the case of a project involving species listed as threatened species or endangered species under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 whether the project sponsor has coordinated with the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7,e7 ,other ecological benefits of the project1 including-- 7i7 reductions in stormwater runoff and other water pollution2 and 7ii7 the benefits of improved habitat connectivity for pollinators and the use of natively appropriate grasses4 7,f7 ,whether the project supports local economic development and improvement of visitation opportunities4 7,g7 ,the extent to which the project incorporates innovative technologies1 including advanced design techniques and other strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and improving habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species4 7,h7 ,the extent to which the project provides educational and outreach opportunities4 7,i7 ,whether the project will further research to evaluate1 compare effectiveness of1 and identify best practices in selected projects4 7,j7 ,how the benefits compare to the costs of the project4 7,k7 ,any other criteria relevant to reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions and improving habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7e7 ,eligible project costs ,grant amounts for a project under this section may be used for-- 7#a7 development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities2 7#b7 construction 7including construction of protective features71 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition of real property 7including land related to the project and improvements to the land71 environmental mitigation1 construction contingencies1 acquisition of equipment1 and operational improvements2 and 7#c7 planning and technical assistance activities consistent with section #eajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7,a7 data collection on wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7,b7 integration of ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial1 regional1 or ,federal wildlife conservation plans and data collection with transportation planning and project selection2 7,c7 technical assistance1 including workforce development training1 on reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and improving habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species2 and 7,d7 education and public outreach to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions4 7f7 ,partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant received under the program may be used to provide funds to an eligible partner as a subrecipient1 in accordance with the terms of the project agreement and subject to the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,eligible partner defined ,in this section1 the term eligible partner means-- 7,a7 an eligible entity described in subsection 7b72 7,b7 a metropolitan planning organization2 7,c7 a unit of local government2 7,d7 a regional transportation authority2 7,e7 a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function1 including a port authority2 7,f7 a non-profit entity or institution of higher education2 or 7,g7 a ,federal1 ,tribal1 regional1 ,state1 or local governmental entity not described in subsection 7b74 7g7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,rural projects ,the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #ej percent of the amounts made available under this section for projects located in a rural community4 7#b7 ,resilience ,a project under this section shall be designed to ensure resilience over the anticipated service life of the asset4 7#c7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not award more than #aj percent of the amounts made available under this section for grants that propose only activities described in subsection 7e77#c74 7h7 ,notification ,not later than #c business days before awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate of the intention to award such a grant4 7i7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca of each calendar year1 the ,secretary shall publish1 on the website of the ,department of ,transportation1 a report describing the activities under the program for the fiscal year that ends during that calendar year4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed description of the activities carried out under the program2 7,b7 an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program in meeting the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 policy recommendations1 if any1 to improve the effectiveness of the program4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,protective features ,the term protective features has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,resilience ,the term resilience has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,rural community ,the term rural community means any area of a ,state or territory that is not an urbanized area1 as such term is defined in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acaa4 ,reconnecting neighborhoods program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a reconnecting neighborhoods program under which an eligible entity may apply for funding in order to identify1 remove1 replace1 retrofit1 or remediate the effects from eligible facilities and restore or improve connectivity1 mobility1 and access in disadvantaged and underserved communities1 including-- 7#a7 studying the feasibility and impacts of removing1 retrofitting1 or remediating the effects on community connectivity from an existing eligible facility2 7#b7 conducting preliminary engineering and final design activities for a project to remove1 retrofit1 or remediate the effects on community connectivity from an existing eligible facility2 7#c7 conducting construction activities necessary to carry out a project to remove1 retrofit1 or remediate the effects on community connectivity from an existing eligible facility2 and 7#d7 ensuring any activities carried out under this section-- 7,a7 focus on improvements that will benefit the populations impacted by or previously displaced by the eligible facility2 and 7,b7 emphasize equity by garnering community engagement1 avoiding future displacement1 and ensuring local participation in the planning process4 7b7 ,eligible entities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award a planning grant or a capital construction grant to-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 a unit of local government2 7,c7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7,d7 a territory2 7,f7 a metropolitan planning organization2 7,g7 a transit agency2 7,h7 a special purpose district with a transportation function2 and 7,i7 a group of entities described in this paragraph4 7#b7 ,partnerships ,an eligible entity may enter into an agreement with the following entities to carry out the eligible activities under this section3 7,a7 ,a nonprofit organization4 7,b7 ,an institution of higher education1 as such term is defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja71 including historically black colleges and universities1 defined as the term ,predominantly ,black institution is defined in section #cga7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7c774 7c7 ,planning grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award grants 7referred to in this section as a planning grants7 to carry out planning activities described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible activities described ,the planning activities referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 planning studies to evaluate the feasibility of removing1 retrofitting1 or remediating an existing eligible facility to restore community connectivity1 including evaluations of-- 7i7 current traffic patterns on the eligible facility proposed for removal1 retrofit1 or remediation and the surrounding street network2 7ii7 the capacity of existing transportation networks to maintain mobility needs2 7iii7 an analysis of alternative roadway designs or other uses for the right-of-way of the eligible facility1 including an analysis of whether the available right-of-way would suffice to create an alternative roadway design2 7iv7 the effect of the removal1 retrofit1 or remediation of the eligible facility on the mobility of freight and people2 7v7 the effect of the removal1 retrofit1 or remediation of the eligible facility on the safety of the traveling public2 7vi7 the cost to remove1 retrofit1 or remediate the eligible facility-- 7,i7 to restore community connectivity2 and 7,,ii7 to convert the eligible facility to a roadway design or use that increases safety1 mobility1 and access for all users1 compared to any expected costs for necessary maintenance or reconstruction of the eligible facility2 7vii7 the environmental impacts of retaining or reconstructing the eligible facility and the anticipated effect of the proposed alternative use or roadway design2 and 7viii7 the community impacts and equity analyses of retaining or reconstructing the eligible facility on the surrounding communities1 including-- 7,i7 the demographic breakdown of the impacted community by race and socioeconomic status2 and 7,,ii7 the displacement or disconnection that occurred within the community as a result of the existing facility2 7,b7 public engagement activities to provide opportunities for public input into a plan to remove1 replace1 retrofit1 or remediate the effects from an eligible facility1 including-- 7i7 building organizational or community capacity to1 and educating community members on how to1 engage in and contribute to eligible planning activities described in subsection 7c77#b72 7ii7 identifying community needs and desires for community improvements and developing community driven solutions in carrying out eligible planning activities described in subsection 7c77#b72 7iii7 conducting assessments of equity1 mobility and access1 environmental justice1 affordability1 economic opportunity1 health outcomes1 and other local goals to be used in carrying out eligible planning activities described in subsection 7c77#b72 and 7iv7 forming a community advisory board in accordance with subsection 7d77#g72 7,c7 other transportation planning activities required in advance of a project to remove1 retrofit1 or remediate an existing eligible facility to restore community connectivity1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,d7 evaluating land use and zoning changes necessary to improve equity and maximize transit-oriented development in connection with project eligible for a capital construction grant1 including activities eligible under section #ecbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,e7 establishment of anti-displacement and equitable neighborhood revitalization strategies in connection with project eligible for a capital construction grant1 including establishment of a community land trust for land acquisition1 land banking1 and equitable transit-oriented development4 7#c7 ,technical assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide technical assistance described in subparagraph 7,b7 to an eligible entity4 7,b7 ,technical assistance described ,the technical assistance referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is technical assistance in building organizational or community capacity-- 7i7 to conduct transportation planning2 and 7ii7 to identify innovative solutions to challenges posed by existing eligible facilities1 including reconnecting communities that-- 7,i7 are bifurcated by eligible facilities2 or 7,,ii7 lack safe1 reliable1 and affordable transportation choices4 7#d7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 solicit applications for-- 7i7 planning grants2 7ii7 technical assistance under paragraph 7#c72 and 7iii7 the activities would benefit populations impacted by or previously displaced by an eligible facility2 and 7,b7 evaluate applications for a planning grant on the basis of the demonstration by the applicant that-- 7i7 the eligible facility-- 7,i7 creates barriers to mobility1 access1 or economic development2 or 7,,ii7 is not justified by current and forecast future travel demand2 and 7ii7 on the basis of preliminary assessment into the feasibility of removing1 retrofitting1 or remediating the eligible facility to restore community connectivity1 and increase safety1 mobility1 and access for all users1 further planning activities are necessary and likely to be productive4 7#e7 ,award amounts ,a planning grant may not exceed #b1jjj1jjj for any recipient4 7#f7 ,federal share ,the total ,federal share of the cost of a planning activity for which a planning grant is used may not exceed #hj percent4 7d7 ,capital construction grants 7#a7 ,eligible entities ,the ,secretary may award grants 7referred to in this section as a capital construction grants7 to eligible entities to carry out eligible projects described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,partnerships ,in the case that the owner of an eligible facility that is the subject of the capital construction grant is not an eligible entity1 an eligible entity shall demonstrate the existence of a partnership with the owner of the eligible facility4 7#c7 ,eligible projects ,a project eligible to be carried out with a capital construction grant includes the following3 7,a7 ,the removal1 retrofit1 or remediation of the effects on community connectivity from of an eligible facility1 including a project to deck over a limited-access highway or other eligible facility4 7,b7 ,the replacement of an eligible facility with a new facility that-- 7i7 restores community connectivity2 7ii7 employs context sensitive solutions appropriate for the surrounding community2 and 7iii7 is otherwise eligible for funding under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,support for community partnerships1 including a community advisory board described under paragraph 7#g71 in connection with a capital construction grant awarded under this subsection4 7,d7 ,other activities required to remove1 replace1 retrofit1 or remediate an existing eligible facility1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 solicit applications for capital construction grants2 7,b7 evaluate applications on the basis of-- 7i7 the degree to which the project will improve mobility and access through the removal of barriers2 7ii7 the appropriateness of removing1 retrofitting1 or remediating the effects on community connectivity from the eligible facility1 based on current traffic patterns and the ability of the project and the regional transportation network to absorb transportation demand and provide safe mobility and access2 7iii7 the impact of the project on freight movement2 7iv7 the results of a cost-benefit analysis of the project2 7v7 the extent to which the grantee has plans for inclusive economic development in place1 including the existing land use and whether the zoning provides for equitable and transit-oriented development of underutilized land2 7vi7 the degree to which the eligible facility is out of context with the current or planned land use2 7vii7 the results of any feasibility study completed for the project2 7viii7 whether the eligible facility is likely to need replacement or significant reconstruction within the #bj-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the application2 7ix7 whether the project is consistent with the relevant long-range transportation plan and included in the relevant statewide transportation improvement program2 7x7 whether the project is consistent with1 and how the project would impact1 the relevant transportation performance management targets2 and 7xi7 the extent to which the project benefits populations impacted by or previously displaced by the eligible facility2 7,c7 ensure that the project has conducted sufficient community engagement1 such as the activities described in subsection 7c77#b77;,b72 and 7,d7 ensure that the jurisdiction in which the eligible facility is located has an anti-displacement policy or a community land trust in place4 7#e7 ,minimum award amounts ,a capital construction grant shall be in an amount not less than #e1jjj1jjj for each recipient4 7#f7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,federal share of the total cost of a project carried out using a capital construction grant may not exceed #hj percent4 7,b7 ,maximum ,federal involvement ,federal assistance other than a capital construction grant may be used to satisfy the non-,federal share of the cost of a project for which the grant is awarded4 7#g7 ,community advisory board 7,a7 ,in general ,to help achieve inclusive economic development benefits with respect to the project for which a grant is awarded1 a grant recipient may form a community advisory board1 which1 if formed1 shall-- 7i7 facilitate community engagement with respect to the project2 and 7ii7 track progress with respect to commitments of the grant recipient to inclusive employment1 contracting1 and economic development under the project4 7,b7 ,membership ,if a grant recipient forms a community advisory board under subparagraph 7,a71 the community advisory board shall be composed of representatives of-- 7i7 the community1 including residents in the immediate vicinity of the project2 7ii7 owners of businesses that serve the community2 7iii7 labor organizations that represent workers that serve the community2 7iv7 ,state and local government2 and 7v7 private and non-profit organizations that represent local community development4 7,c7 ,diversity ,the community advisory board shall be representative of the community served by the project4 7e7 ,priorities ,in selecting recipients of planning grants1 capital construction grants1 and technical assistance under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to-- 7#a7 an application from a community that is economically disadvantaged1 including an environmental justice community1 an underserved community1 or a community located in an area of persistent poverty 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7#b7 an eligible entity that has-- 7,a7 entered into a community benefits agreement with representatives of the community or formed a community advisory board under paragraph 7#g7 of subsection 7d72 7,b7 demonstrated a plan for employing residents in the area impacted by the activity or project through targeted hiring programs2 and 7,c7 demonstrated a plan for improving transportation system access4 7f7 ,administrative expenses ,of amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may set aside not more than #e1jjj1jjj in each fiscal year for the costs of administering the program under this section4 7g7 ,technical assistance ,of amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may set aside not more than #e1jjj1jjj in each fiscal year to provide technical assistance to eligible entities under subsection 7c77#c74 7h7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 identifies and creates an online mapping tool showing any examples of potential projects to remove eligible facilities1 and assesses the potential impacts of carrying out such projects2 and 7#b7 assesses projects funded under subsection 7d7 to provide best practices4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,anti-displacement policy ,the term anti-displacement policy means a policy that limits the displacement of low-income1 disadvantaged1 and underserved communities from neighborhoods due to new investments in housing1 businesses1 and infrastructure4 7#b7 ,community ,land ,trust ,the term community land trust means a nonprofit organization established or with the responsibility1 as applicable-- 7,a7 to develop the real estate created by the removal or capping of an eligible facility2 and 7,b7 to carry out anti-displacement or community development strategies1 including-- 7i7 affordable housing preservation and development2 7ii7 homeownership and property improvement programs2 7iii7 the development or rehabilitation of park space or recreation facilities2 and 7iv7 community revitalization and economic development projects4 7#c7 ,eligible facility 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible facility means a highway or other transportation facility that creates a barrier to community connectivity1 including barriers to mobility1 access1 or economic development1 due to high speeds1 grade separations1 or other design factors4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,in this section1 the term eligible facility may include-- 7i7 a limited access highway2 7ii7 a railway2 7iii7 a viaduct2 7iv7 a principal arterial facility2 or 7v7 any other transportation facility for which the high speeds1 grade separation1 or other design factors create an obstacle to connectivity4 #acab4 ,apprenticeship utilization 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,certification requirement ,to receive a grant under sections #aag and #agc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #acaa of this ,act1 each applicant shall include in a grant application a certification that such applicant will ensure that any contractor or subcontractor utilized in carrying out activities with such grant-- 7,a7 meets or exceeds the apprenticeship employment goal2 7,b7 to the extent practicable1 employs qualified apprentices from traditionally underrepresented populations1 including women and minorities1 in meeting or exceeding such goal2 7,c7 makes best efforts to meet project-wide1 annually updated participation goals set by the applicant for the percentage of total workhours that are performed by historically under-represented populations1 including by women1 people of color1 and women of color1 by trade and position2 and 7,d7 tracks ongoing progress towards the goals described in subparagraph 7,c74 7#b7 ,exceptions ,the ,secretary may adjust the requirements of this section if the grant applicant-- 7,a7 demonstrates a lack of availability of qualified apprentices in a specific geographic area2 or 7,b7 makes a good faith effort to comply with the requirements of this section4 7b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,labor1 as appropriate1 shall have the authority to issue such regulations or other guidance1 forms1 instructions1 and publications as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the requirements of this section1 including reporting requirements and oversight for applicants awarded a grant4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on the utilization of qualified apprentices for projects carried out under sections #aag and #agc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #acaa of this ,act1 that includes-- 7#a7 the total number of labor hours fulfilled by qualified apprentices and historically underrepresented populations2 7#b7 the total number of qualified apprentices and historically underrepresented populations employed2 7#c7 the total number of grant recipients that met or exceeded the apprenticeship employment and the goals for the percentage of total workhours performed by historically under-represented populations under subsection 7a77#a77;,c72 7#d7 best practices utilized by grant recipients that met or exceeded the apprenticeship employment goal and the goals for the percentage of total workhours performed by historically under-represented populations under subsection 7a77#a77;,c72 and 7#e7 a summary of agency oversight of grant recipients' fulfillment of certification terms under this section4 7d7 ,public transparency ,at the end of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall make available on a public website information on the utilization of qualified apprentices in the preceding fiscal year for each grant program under sections #aag and #agc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #acaa of this ,act1 including-- 7#a7 the total number of grant applicants that certified they would be able to meet or exceed the apprenticeship employment goal under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the total number of grants awarded for which applicants certified they would be able to meet or exceed the apprenticeship employment goal2 and 7#c7 for each grant awarded1 data on grant recipients' progress toward achieving participation goals under subsection 7a77#a74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,apprenticeship employment goal ,the term apprenticeship employment goal means the utilization of qualified apprentices for not less than #ae percent of the total labor hours used for construction activities for a project4 7#b7 ,qualified apprentice ,the term qualified apprentice means an employee participating in an apprenticeship program that-- 7,a7 is registered with the ,office of ,apprenticeship of the ,employment ,training ,administration of the ,department of ,labor or a ,state apprenticeship agency recognized by such ,office of ,apprenticeship pursuant to the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq42 commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act72 and 7,b7 satisfies the requirements of subpart ,a of part #bi and part #cj of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 #acac4 ,,gao ,study ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to review the amount of funds made available under section #aea7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in communities disproportionately impacted by air pollution and high rates of asthma4 #acad4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 contractors and subcontractors utilized in carrying out activities funded under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 should institute respectful workplace policies and provide effective1 ongoing workplace training to create safe1 respectful work sites that are free from bullying1 hazing1 discrimination1 or harassment2 and 7#b7 the ,department of ,transportation should take appropriate steps in coordination with the ,department of ,labor to ensure contractors and subcontractors take such actions4 #acae4 ,pollinator-friendly practices on roadsides and highway rights-of-way 7a7 ,in general ,section #cbi of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,pollinator-friendly practices on roadsides and highway rights-of-way 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to carry out activities to benefit pollinators on roadsides and highway rights-of-way1 including the planting and seeding of native locally-appropriate grasses and wildflowers1 including milkweed4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under this subsection is-- 7,a7 a ,state department of transportation2 7,b7 an ,indian tribe or tribal organization2 7,c7 a territory2 or 7,d7 a ,federal land management agency4 7#c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including a pollinator-friendly practices plan described in paragraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,pollinator-friendly practices plan 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity shall include in the application under paragraph 7#c7 a plan that describes the pollinator-friendly practices that the eligible entity has implemented or plans to implement1 including-- 7i7 practices relating to mowing strategies that promote early successional vegetation and limit disturbance during periods of highest use by target pollinator species on roadsides and highway rights-of-way1 such as-- 7,i7 reducing the mowing swath outside of the ,state-designated safety zone2 7,,ii7 increasing the mowing height2 7,,iii7 reducing the mowing frequency2 7,,iv7 refraining from mowing monarch and other pollinator habitat during periods in which monarchs or other pollinators are present2 7,v7 use of a flushing bar and cutting at reduced speeds to reduce pollinator deaths due to mowing2 or 7,,vi7 reducing raking along roadsides and highway rights-of-way2 7ii7 implementation of an integrated vegetation management plan that includes approaches such as mechanical tree and brush removal1 targeted and judicious use of herbicides1 and mowing1 to address weed issues on roadsides and highway rights-of-way2 7iii7 planting or seeding of native1 locally-appropriate grasses and wildflowers1 including milkweed1 on roadsides and highway rights-of-way to enhance pollinator habitat1 including larval host plants2 7iv7 removing nonnative grasses from planting and seeding mixes1 except for use as nurse or cover crops2 7v7 obtaining expert training or assistance on pollinator-friendly practices1 including-- 7,i7 native plant identification2 7,,ii7 establishment and management of locally-appropriate or native plants that benefit pollinators2 7,,iii7 land management practices that benefit pollinators2 and 7,,iv7 pollinator-focused integrated vegetation management2 or 7vi7 any other pollinator-friendly or vegetation management practices the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,consideration ,in developing the plan under subparagraph 7,a71 the eligible entity shall consider other vegetation management best management practices established by the ,secretary1 including-- 7i7 fuel breaks for the prevention and control of wildfires2 7ii7 abating stormwater runoff and stabilizing soil2 7iii7 habitat for forage for native fauna2 and 7iv7 the economy of maintenance of the right-of-way4 7,c7 ,coordination ,in developing a plan under subparagraph 7,a71 an eligible entity that is a ,state department of transportation or a ,federal land management agency shall coordinate with applicable ,state agencies1 including ,state agencies with jurisdiction over agriculture and fish and wildlife4 7,d7 ,consultation ,in developing a plan under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 an eligible entity that is a ,state department of transportation or a ,federal land management agency shall consult with any affected ,indian tribes or tribal organizations2 and 7ii7 any eligible entity may consult with nonprofit organizations1 institutions of higher education1 units of local government1 or any other relevant entities4 7#e7 ,award of grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide a grant to each eligible entity that submits an application under paragraph 7#c71 including a plan under paragraph 7#d71 that the ,secretary determines to be satisfactory4 7,b7 ,amount of grants ,the amount of each grant provided under this subsection may not exceed #aej1jjj4 7#f7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the funds for the implementation1 improvement1 or further development of the plan under paragraph 7#d74 7#g7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of an activity carried out with a grant under this subsection shall be up to #hj percent4 7#h7 ,technical assistance ,on request of an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection1 the ,secretary may provide technical assistance with the implementation1 improvement1 or further development of a plan under paragraph 7#d74 7#i7 ,administrative costs ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary may use not more than #e percent of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection for the administrative costs of carrying out this subsection4 7#aj7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated from the general fund of the ,treasury to carry out this subsection #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7,b7 ,availability ,amounts made available under this subsection shall remain available as described under section #aah7;b74 7e7 ,best practices and guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 and periodically thereafter1 the ,secretary shall develop or update best practices for1 and a priority ranking of1 pollinator-friendly practices on roadsides and highway rights-of-way4 7#b7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary shall provide guidance on sources of funds made available under this title that are eligible for activities described under this section1 including any best management practices identified under paragraph 7#a7 that are eligible for funding under this title4 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date on which the first grant is provided under section #cbi7;d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish a report on the implementation of the program under such section4 ,d ,planning1 ,performance ,management1 and ,asset ,management #adja4 ,metropolitan transportation planning ,section #acd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking resiliency needs while minimizing transportation-related fuel consumption and air pollution and inserting resilience and climate change adaptation needs while reducing transportation-related fuel consumption1 air pollution1 and greenhouse gas emissions2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 ,,stip ,the term ,,stip means a statewide transportation improvement program developed by a ,state under section #ace7;g74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and transportation improvement programs and inserting and ,t,i,ps2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,consideration ,in developing the plans and ,t,i,ps1 metropolitan planning organizations shall consider direct and indirect emissions of greenhouse gases4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of ,,map-#ba1 each and inserting ,each2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,equitable and proportional representation 7i7 ,in general ,for officials or representatives under paragraph 7#b71 the metropolitan planning organization shall ensure the equitable and proportional representation of the population of the metropolitan planning area4 7ii7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this paragraph shall require a metropolitan planning organization in existence on the date of enactment of this subparagraph to be restructured4 7iii7 ,redesignation ,notwithstanding clause 7ii71 the requirements of this paragraph shall apply to any metropolitan planning organization redesignated under paragraph 7#f74 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c77;,d72 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by striking an existing metropolitan planning area and inserting an urbanized area2 and 7ii7 by striking the existing metropolitan planning area and inserting the area2 7#e7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking a metropolitan area and inserting an urbanized area2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking mpos and inserting metropolitan planning areas2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 by inserting emergency response and evacuation1 climate change adaptation and resilience1 after disaster risk reduction12 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,coordination between ,m,p,os 7,a7 ,in general ,if more than one metropolitan planning organization is designated within an urbanized area under subsection 7d77#g71 the metropolitan planning organizations designated within the area shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the consistency of any data used in the planning process1 including information used in forecasting transportation demand4 7,b7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this paragraph requires metropolitan planning organizations designated within a single urbanized area to jointly develop planning documents1 including a unified long-range transportation plan or unified ,,tip4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7h77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 protect and enhance the environment1 promote energy conservation1 reduce greenhouse gas emissions1 improve the quality of life and public health1 and promote consistency between transportation improvements and ,state and local planned growth and economic development patterns1 including housing and land use patterns2 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,i7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 sea level rise1 extreme weather1 and climate change after stormwater2 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,j7 as subparagraph 7,m72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,i7 the following3 7,j7 support emergency management1 response1 and evacuation and hazard mitigation2 7,k7 improve the level of transportation system access2 7,l7 support inclusive zoning policies and land use planning practices that incentivize affordable1 elastic1 and diverse housing supply1 facilitate long-term economic growth by improving the accessibility of housing to jobs1 and prevent high housing costs from displacing economically disadvantaged households2 and 2 7#g7 in subsection 7h77#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,through the use of a performance-based approach1 transportation investment decisions made as a part of the metropolitan transportation planning process shall support the national goals described in section #aej7;b71 the achievement of metropolitan and statewide targets established under section #aej7;d71 the improvement of transportation system access 7consistent with section #aej7;f771 and the general purposes described in section #ecja of title #di4 2 7#h7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d77i7 by inserting reduce greenhouse gas emissions and before restore and maintain2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,g7 by inserting and climate change after infrastructure to natural disasters2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,h7 by inserting greenhouse gas emissions1 after pollution12 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting air quality1 public health1 housing1 transportation1 resilience1 hazard mitigation1 emergency management1 after conservation12 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,issues ,the consultation shall involve1 as appropriate1 comparison of transportation plans to other relevant plans1 including1 if available-- 7i7 ,state conservation plans or maps2 and 7ii7 inventories of natural or historic resources4 2 and 7,e7 by amending paragraph 7#f77;,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 ,methods 7i7 ,in general ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the metropolitan planning organization shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,i7 hold any public meetings at convenient and accessible locations and times2 7,,ii7 employ visualization techniques to describe plans2 and 7,,iii7 make public information available in electronically accessible format and means1 such as the internet1 as appropriate to afford reasonable opportunity for consideration of public information under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,additional methods ,in addition to the methods described in clause 7i71 in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the metropolitan planning organization shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,i7 use virtual public involvement1 social media1 and other web-based tools to encourage public participation and solicit public feedback2 and 7,,ii7 use other methods1 as appropriate1 to further encourage public participation of historically underrepresented individuals in the transportation planning process4 2 7#i7 in subsection 7j7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,tip each place it appears2 and 7#aj7 by striking ,federally each place it appears and inserting federally4 #adjb4 ,statewide and nonmetropolitan transportation planning ,section #ace of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking statewide transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,the statewide transportation plan and the and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the statewide transportation plan and the 2 7ii7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,consideration ,in developing the statewide transportation plans and ,s,t,i,ps1 ,states shall consider direct and indirect emissions of greenhouse gases4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 by inserting reduce greenhouse gas emissions1 after promote energy conservation12 7,,ii7 by inserting and public health after improve the quality of life2 and 7,,iii7 by inserting 1 including housing and land use patterns after economic development patterns2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,i7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 sea level rise1 extreme weather1 and climate change after mitigate stormwater2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,j7 as subparagraph 7,m72 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,i7 the following3 7,j7 facilitate emergency management1 response1 and evacuation and hazard mitigation2 7,k7 improve the level of transportation system access2 7,l7 support inclusive zoning policies and land use planning practices that incentivize affordable1 elastic1 and diverse housing supply1 facilitate long-term economic growth by improving the accessibility of housing to jobs1 and prevent high housing costs from displacing economically disadvantaged households2 and 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,through the use of a performance-based approach1 transportation investment decisions made as a part of the statewide transportation planning process shall support-- 7i7 the national goals described in section #aej7;b72 7ii7 the consideration of transportation system access 7consistent with section #aej7;f772 7iii7 the achievement of statewide targets established under section #aej7;d72 and 7iv7 the general purposes described in section #ecja of title #di4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking statewide transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking statewide transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#c7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7#d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7 by inserting air quality1 public health1 housing1 transportation1 resilience1 hazard mitigation1 emergency management1 after conservation12 and 7ii7 by amending clause 7ii7 to read as follows3 7ii7 ,comparison and consideration ,consultation under clause 7i7 shall involve the comparison of transportation plans to other relevant plans and inventories1 including1 if available-- 7,i7 ,state and tribal conservation plans or maps2 and 7,,ii7 inventories of natural or historic resources4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking ,in carrying out and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,in carrying out 2 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 as subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,additional methods ,in addition to the methods described in clause 7i71 in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,state shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,i7 use virtual public involvement1 social media1 and other web-based tools to encourage public participation and solicit public feedback2 and 7,,ii7 use other methods1 as appropriate1 to further encourage public participation of historically underrepresented individuals in the transportation planning process4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 by inserting reduce greenhouse gas emissions and after potential to2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#h7 by inserting greenhouse gas emissions1 after pollution12 7#e7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 by striking statewide transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking operators711 and inserting operators712 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking statewide transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip each place it appears2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 by striking metropolitan transportation improvement program and inserting ,,tip2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip each place it appears2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,f77i7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip each place it appears2 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,g77ii7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 and 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,h7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and projects carried out under the bridge program or the ,interstate maintenance program2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking or under the bridge program or the ,interstate maintenance program2 7,,ii7 by striking #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecaf1 and #ecag and inserting #ecaj and #ecaa2 and 7,,iii7 by striking statewide transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 in the heading by striking ,transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 and 7ii7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#h7 by striking statewide transportation plans and programs and inserting statewide transportation plans and ,s,t,i,ps2 and 7,h7 in paragraph 7#i7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7#f7 in subsection 7h77#b77;,a7 by striking ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba1 and inserting ,not less frequently than once every #d years12 7#g7 in subsection 7k7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip each place it appears2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7m7 by striking transportation improvement programs and inserting ,s,t,i,ps4 #adjc4 ,national goals and performance management measures 7a7 ,in general ,section #aej of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting or elimination after significant reduction2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,combating climate change ,to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the climate impacts of the transportation system4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba1 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,greenhouse gas emissions ,the ,secretary shall establish1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 measures for ,states to use to assess-- 7,a7 carbon dioxide emissions per capita on public roads2 7,b7 carbon dioxide emissions using different parameters than described in subparagraph 7,a7 that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 and 7,c7 any other greenhouse gas emissions on public roads that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,not later than #a year after the ,secretary has promulgated the final rulemaking under subsection 7c71 each and inserting ,each2 and 7ii7 by striking and 7#f7 and inserting 7#f71 and 7#g72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,regressive targets 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state may not establish a regressive target for the measures described under paragraph 7#d7 or paragraph 7#g7 of subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,regressive target defined ,in this paragraph1 the term regressive target means a target that fails to demonstrate constant or improved performance for a particular measure4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba and biennially thereafter1 a and inserting ,a2 and 7,b7 by inserting biennial after the ,secretary a2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,transportation system access 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish measures for ,states and metropolitan planning organizations to use to assess the level of safe1 reliable1 and convenient transportation system access to-- 7,a7 employment2 and 7,b7 services4 7#b7 ,considerations ,the measures established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include the ability for ,states and metropolitan planning organizations to assess-- 7,a7 the change in the level of transportation system access for various modes of travel1 including connection to other modes of transportation1 that would result from new transportation investments2 7,b7 the level of transportation system access for economically disadvantaged communities1 including to affordable housing2 and 7,c7 the extent to which transportation access is impacted by zoning policies and land use planning practices that effect the affordability1 elasticity1 and diversity of the housing supply4 7#c7 ,definition of services ,in this subsection1 the term services includes healthcare facilities1 child care1 education and workforce training1 food sources1 banking and other financial institutions1 and other retail shopping establishments4 4 7b7 ,metropolitan transportation planning2 title #bc ,section #acd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7j77#b77;,d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,performance target achievement in the heading and inserting ,performance management2 7,b7 by striking ,the ,,tip and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the ,,tip 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,transportation management areas ,for metropolitan planning areas that represent an urbanized area designated as a transportation management area under subsection 7k71 the ,,tip shall include-- 7,i7 a discussion of the anticipated effect of the ,,tip toward achieving the performance targets established in the metropolitan transportation plan1 linking investment priorities to such performance targets2 and 7,,ii7 a description of how the anticipated effect of the ,,tip would improve the overall level of transportation system access1 consistent with section #aej7;f74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking shall address congestion management and inserting the following3 shall address-- 7i7 congestion management 2 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 the overall level of transportation system access for various modes of travel within the metropolitan planning area1 including the level of access for economically disadvantaged communities1 consistent with section #aej7;f71 that is based on a cooperatively developed and implemented metropolitan-wide strategy1 assessing both new and existing transportation facilities eligible for funding under this title and chapter #ec of title #di4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in clause 7ii7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 the ,,tip approved under clause 7ii7 makes progress towards improving the level of transportation system access1 consistent with section #aej7;f74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7l77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking #e years after the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba and inserting #b years after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 and every #b years thereafter2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking and whether metropolitan planning organizations are developing meaningful performance targets2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 a listing of all metropolitan planning organizations that are establishing performance targets and whether such performance targets established by the metropolitan planning organization are meaningful or regressive 7as defined in section #aej7;d77#c77;,b772 and 7,e7 the progress of implementing the measure established under section #aej7;f74 4 7c7 ,statewide and nonmetropolitan transportation planning2 title #bc ,section #ace7;g77#d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,performance target achievement in the heading and inserting ,performance management2 7#b7 by striking shall include1 to the maximum extent practicable1 a discussion and inserting the following3 shall include-- 7,a7 a discussion 2 7#c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 a consideration of the anticipated effect of the ,,stip on the overall level of transportation system access1 consistent with section #aej7;f74 4 7d7 ,metropolitan transportation planning2 title #di ,section #ecjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7j77#b77;,d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,performance target achievement and inserting ,performance management2 7,b7 by striking ,the transportation improvement plan and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the ,,tip 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,transportation management areas ,for metropolitan planning areas that represent an urbanized area designated as a transportation management area under subsection 7k71 the ,,tip shall include-- 7,i7 a discussion of the anticipated effect of the ,,tip toward achieving the performance targets established in the metropolitan transportation plan1 linking investment priorities to such performance targets2 and 7,,ii7 a description of how the anticipated effect of the ,,tip would improve the overall level of transportation system access1 consistent with section #aej7;f7 of title #bc4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking shall address congestion management and inserting the following3 shall address-- 7i7 congestion management 2 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 the overall level of transportation system access for various modes of travel within the metropolitan planning area1 including the level of access for economically disadvantaged communities1 consistent with section #aej7;f7 of title #bc1 that is based on a cooperatively developed and implemented metropolitan-wide strategy1 assessing both new and existing transportation facilities eligible for funding under this chapter and title #bc4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in clause 7ii7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 the ,,tip approved under clause 7ii7 makes progress towards improving the level of transportation system access1 consistent with section #aej7;f7 of title #bc4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7l77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking #e years after the date of enactment of the ,federal ,public ,transportation ,act of #bjab and inserting #b years after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 and every #b years thereafter12 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking and whether metropolitan planning organizations are developing meaningful performance targets2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 a listing of all metropolitan planning organizations that are establishing performance targets and whether such performance targets established by the metropolitan planning organization are meaningful or regressive 7as defined in section #aej7;d77#c77;,b7 of title #bc72 and 7,e7 the progress of implementing the measure established under section #aej7;f7 of title #bc4 4 7e7 ,statewide and nonmetropolitan transportation planning2 title #di ,section #ecjd7;g77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,performance target achievement and inserting ,performance management2 7#b7 by striking shall include1 to the maximum extent practicable1 a discussion and inserting the following3 shall include-- 7,a7 a discussion 2 7#c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7#d7 by striking statewide transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip each place it appears2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 a consideration of the anticipated effect of the ,,stip on the overall level of transportation system access1 consistent with section #aej7;f7 of title #bc4 4 7f7 ,savings clause 7#a7 ,regressive targets ,the prohibition in the amendment made by subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 shall apply to ,states beginning on the date that is #a year before the subsequent ,state target and reporting deadlines related to safety performance management established pursuant to section #aej of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,access planning requirements ,the requirements in the amendments made by subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 shall apply beginning on the date on which the requirements for the measure described in section #aej7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 take effect4 7g7 ,development of greenhouse gas measure ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out paragraph 7#g7 of section #aej7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 7h7 ,development of transportation system access measure 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a working group to assess the provisions of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #aej7;f7 and make recommendations regarding the establishment of measures for ,states and metropolitan planning organizations to use to assess the level of transportation system access for various modes of travel1 consistent with section #aej7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,members ,the working group established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include representatives from-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7,b7 ,state departments of transportation1 including representatives that specialize in pedestrian and bicycle safety2 7,c7 the ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics2 7,d7 metropolitan planning organizations representing transportation management areas 7as those terms are defined in section #acd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 other metropolitan planning organizations or local governments2 7,f7 providers of public transportation2 7,g7 nonprofit entities related to transportation1 including relevant safety groups2 7,h7 experts in the field of transportation access data2 and 7,i7 any other stakeholders1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,submission ,not later than #a year after the establishment of the working group pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the working group shall submit to the ,secretary a report of recommendations regarding the establishment of measures for ,states and metropolitan planning organizations to use to assess the level of transportation system access1 consistent with section #aej7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,publication ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives the report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,transportation4 7#d7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,secretary receives the report under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to implement the requirements of section #aej7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,termination ,the ,secretary shall terminate the working group established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 on the date on which the regulation issued pursuant to paragraph 7#d7 takes effect4 7i7 ,transportation system access data 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,transportation establishes the measure required under section #aej7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall develop or procure eligible transportation system access data sets and analytical tools and make such data sets and analytical tools available to ,state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning areas that represent transportation management areas4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an eligible transportation system access data set and analytical tool shall have the following characteristics3 7,a7 ,the ability to quantify the level of safe1 reliable1 and convenient transportation system access to-- 7i7 employment2 7ii7 services2 and 7iii7 connections to other modes of transportation4 7,b7 ,the ability to quantify transportation system access for various modes of travel1 including-- 7i7 driving2 7ii7 public transportation2 7iii7 walking 7including conveyance for persons with disabilities72 and 7iv7 cycling 7including micromobility74 7,c7 ,the ability to disaggregate the level of transportation system access by various transportation modes by a variety of population categories1 including-- 7i7 low-income populations2 7ii7 minority populations2 7iii7 age2 7iv7 disability2 and 7v7 geographical location4 7,d7 ,the ability to assess the change in the level of transportation system access that would result from new transportation investments4 7#c7 ,consideration ,an eligible transportation system access data set and analytical tool shall take into consideration safe and connected networks for walking1 cycling1 and persons with disabilities4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,transportation system access ,the term transportation system access has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,services ,the term services has the meaning given such term in section #aej7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #adjd4 ,transportation demand data and modeling study 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a study on transportation demand data and modeling1 including transportation demand forecasting1 and make recommendations for developing and utilizing transportation and traffic demand models with a demonstrated record of accuracy4 7#b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the study under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 collect observed transportation demand data and transportation demand forecasts from ,states and metropolitan planning organizations1 including data and forecasts on-- 7i7 traffic counts2 7ii7 transportation mode share and public transportation ridership2 7iii7 vehicle occupancy measures2 and 7iv7 travel demand impacts from state and local transportation demand management programs2 7,b7 compare the transportation demand forecasts with the observed transportation demand data gathered under subparagraph 7,a71 including an analysis of the level of accuracy of forecasts and possible reasons for large discrepancies2 and 7,c7 use the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 to-- 7i7 develop best practices and guidance for ,states and metropolitan planning organizations to use in forecasting transportation demand for future investments in transportation improvements2 7ii7 evaluate the impact of transportation investments1 including new roadway capacity1 on transportation behavior and transportation demand1 including public transportation ridership1 induced highway transportation1 and congestion2 7iii7 support more accurate transportation demand forecasting by ,states and metropolitan planning organizations2 7iv7 enhance the capacity of ,states and metropolitan planning organizations to-- 7,i7 forecast transportation demand2 and 7,,ii7 track observed transportation behavior responses1 including induced transportation1 to changes in transportation capacity1 pricing1 and land use patterns2 and 7v7 develop transportation demand management strategies to maximize the efficiency of the transportation system1 improve mobility1 reduce congestion1 and lower vehicle emissions4 7#c7 ,covered entities ,in carrying out the study under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that data and forecasts described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 are collected from-- 7,a7 ,states2 7,b7 metropolitan planning organizations that serve an area with a population of #bjj1jjj people or fewer2 and 7,c7 metropolitan planning organizations that serve an area with a population of over #bjj1jjj people4 7#d7 ,working with the private sector ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may1 and is encouraged to1 procure additional data as necessary from university transportation centers1 private sector providers1 and other entities as is needed and may use funds authorized under section #ejc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for carrying out this paragraph4 7#e7 ,working with affected communities ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall consult with1 and collect data and input from1 representatives of-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7,b7 ,state departments of transportation2 7,c7 metropolitan planning organizations2 7,d7 local governments2 7,e7 providers of public transportation2 7,f7 nonprofit entities related to transportation1 including safety1 cycling1 disability1 and equity groups2 and 7,g7 any other stakeholders1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report containing the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,secretarial support ,the ,secretary shall seek opportunities to support the transportation planning processes under sections #acd and #ace of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 through the provision of data to ,states and metropolitan planning organizations to improve the quality of transportation plans1 models1 and demand forecasts4 7d7 ,update guidance and regulations ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 update ,department of ,transportation guidance and procedures to utilize best practices documented throughout the ,federal program2 and 7#b7 ensure that best practices included in the report are incorporated into appropriate regulations as such regulations are updated4 7e7 ,continuing improvement ,the ,secretary shall set out a process to repeat the study under this section every #b years as part of the conditions and performance report1 including-- 7#a7 progress in the accuracy of model projections2 7#b7 further recommendations for improvement2 and 7#c7 further changes to guidance1 regulation1 and procedures required for the ,department of ,transportation to adopt best practices4 #adje4 ,fiscal constraint on long-range transportation plans ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall amend section #dej4cbd7;f77#aa77v7 of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to ensure that the outer years of a metropolitan transportation plan are defined as beyond the first #d years4 ,e ,federal ,lands1 ,tribes1 and ,territories #aeja4 ,territorial and ,puerto ,rico highway program 7a7 ,in general ,section #afe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,annual allocation ,for the ,puerto ,rico and territorial highway program1 there shall be made available-- 7#a7 #cdj1jjj1jjj for the ,puerto ,rico highway program under subsection 7b7 for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf2 and 7#b7 for the territorial highway program under subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 an amount equivalent to #j4jjb of the amount made available under section #aaja7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,,invest in ,america ,act for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 an amount equivalent to #j4jjb of the amount made available under section #aaja7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,,invest in ,america ,act for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 an amount equivalent to #j4jjb of the amount made available under section #aaja7;a77#a77;,c7 of the ,,invest in ,america ,act for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 an amount equivalent to #j4jjb of the amount made available under section #aaja7;a77#a77;,d7 of the ,,invest in ,america ,act for fiscal year #bjbf4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,transferability ,of the amounts described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,c7 for the ,puerto ,rico highway program1 ,puerto ,rico may transfer not to exceed #ej percent in a fiscal year of such amounts for activities described in clause 7iii7 of such subparagraph4 4 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#f77;,a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating clauses 7iv71 7v71 7vi71 and 7vii7 as clauses 7v71 7vi71 7vii71 and 7viii71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 ,ferry boats and terminal facilities that are privately or majority privately owned1 in accordance with paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 of section #abi7;c71 that provide a substantial public benefit4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,participation of territories in discretionary programs ,for any program in which the ,secretary may allocate funds out of the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 to a ,state at the discretion of the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may allocate funds to one or more territory for any project or activity that otherwise would be eligible under such program if such project or activity was being carried out in a ,state4 4 7b7 ,access and development roads ,section #aah7;d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico and inserting 1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any other territory of the ,united ,states4 #aejb4 ,tribal transportation program ,section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking improving deficient and inserting the construction and reconstruction of2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting construct1 after project to2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking deficient2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting in poor condition after facility bridges2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the heading by striking ,eligible bridges and inserting ,eligibility for existing bridges2 7ii7 by striking a bridge and inserting an existing bridge2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking structurally deficient or functionally obsolete and inserting in poor condition2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #b percent and inserting #d percent2 and 7,b7 by striking for eligible projects described in section #adh7;a77#d74 and inserting the following3 for-- 7,a7 eligible projects described in section #adh7;a77#d72 7,b7 projects to promote public awareness and education concerning highway safety matters 7including bicycle1 all-terrain1 motorcyclist1 and pedestrian safety72 or 7,c7 projects to enforce highway safety laws4 4 #aejc4 ,tribal ,high ,priority ,projects program 7a7 ,tribal transportation program ,section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,tribal ,high ,priority ,projects program ,before making any distribution under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall set aside #ej1jjj1jjj from the funds made available under the tribal transportation program for each fiscal year to carry out the ,tribal ,high ,priority ,projects program under section #aabc of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bjb note74 4 7b7 ,tribal ,high ,priority ,projects program ,section #aabc of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bjb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,c7 by striking required by that section and inserting required under such program2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7 by striking use amounts made available under subsection 7h7 to2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 after ,the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking of the ,interior each place it appears2 7#d7 in subsection 7f7 by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #e1jjj1jjj2 7#e7 in subsection 7g7 by striking and the ,secretary and inserting or the ,secretary2 and 7#f7 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting the following3 7h7 ,administration ,the funds made available to carry out this section shall be administered in the same manner as funds made available for the ,tribal transportation program under section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #aejd4 ,federal lands transportation program 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjc7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,transfer for high-commuter corridors 7,a7 ,request ,if the head of a covered agency determines that a high-commuter corridor requires additional investment1 based on the criteria described in subparagraph 7,d71 the head of a covered agency1 with respect to such corridor1 shall submit to the ,state-- 7i7 information on condition of pavements and bridges2 7ii7 an estimate of the amounts needed to bring such corridor into a state of good repair1 taking into consideration any planned future investments2 and 7iii7 at the discretion of the head of a covered agency1 a request that the ,state transfer to the covered agency1 under the authority of section #acb or section #bjd1 or to the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 under the authority of section #ajd1 a portion of such amounts necessary to address the condition of the corridor4 7,b7 ,state response ,not later than #de days after the date of receipt of the request described in subparagraph 7,a77iii71 the ,state shall-- 7i7 approve the request2 7ii7 deny the request and explain the reasons for such denial2 or 7iii7 request any additional information necessary to take action on the request4 7,c7 ,notification to the ,secretary ,the head of a covered agency shall provide to the ,secretary a copy of any request described under subparagraph 7,a77iii7 and response described under subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,criteria ,in making a determination under subparagraph 7,a71 the head of a covered agency1 with respect to the corridor1 shall consider-- 7i7 the condition of roads1 bridges1 and tunnels2 and 7ii7 the average annual daily traffic4 7,e7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,covered agency ,the term covered agency means a ,federal agency eligible to receive funds under this section1 section #bjc1 or section #bjd1 including the ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 ,bureau of ,reclamation1 and the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7ii7 ,high-commuter corridor ,the term high-commuter corridor means a ,federal lands transportation facility that has an average annual daily traffic of not less than #bj1jjj vehicles4 4 7b7 ,,gao study regarding ,,nps maintenance 7#a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall study the ,national ,park ,service maintenance prioritization of ,federal lands transportation facilities4 7#b7 ,contents ,at minimum1 the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall examine-- 7,a7 general administrative maintenance of the ,national ,park ,service2 7,b7 how the ,national ,park ,service currently prioritizes maintenance of ,federal facilities covered under the ,federal ,lands ,transportation ,program2 7,c7 what kind of maintenance the ,national ,parkway ,service is performing2 7,d7 to what degree does the ,national ,park ,service prioritize high-commuter corridors2 and 7,e7 how the ,national ,park ,service can better service the needs of high commuter corridors4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report summarizing the study and the results of such study1 including recommendations for addressing the maintenance needs and prioritization of high-commuter corridors4 7#d7 ,definition of high-commuter corridor ,in this section1 the term high-commuter corridor means a ,federal lands transportation facility that has average annual daily traffic of not less than #bj1jjj vehicles4 #aeje4 ,federal lands and ,tribal major projects program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #b of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bjg the following3 #bjh4 ,federal lands and ,tribal major projects program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,federal lands and ,tribal major projects program 7referred to in this section as the program7 to provide funding to construct1 reconstruct1 or rehabilitate critical ,federal lands and ,tribal transportation infrastructure4 7b7 ,eligible applicants 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 entities eligible to receive funds under sections #bja1 #bjb1 #bjc1 and #bjd may apply for funding under the program4 7#b7 ,special rule ,a ,state1 county1 or unit of local government may only apply for funding under the program if sponsored by an eligible ,federal agency or ,indian ,tribe4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,an eligible project under the program shall be on a ,federal lands transportation facility1 a ,federal lands access transportation facility1 or a tribal transportation facility1 except that such facility is not required to be included in an inventory described in section #bjb or #bjc1 and for which-- 7#a7 the project-- 7,a7 has completed the activities required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 which has been demonstrated through-- 7i7 a record of decision with respect to the project2 7ii7 a finding that the project has no significant impact2 or 7iii7 a determination that the project is categorically excluded2 or 7,b7 is reasonably expected to begin construction not later than #ah months after the date of obligation of funds for the project2 and 7#b7 the project has an estimated cost equal to or exceeding-- 7,a7 #ab1ejj1jjj if it is on a ,federal lands transportation facility or a ,federal lands access transportation facility2 and 7,b7 #e1jjj1jjj if it is on a ,tribal transportation facility4 7d7 ,eligible activities ,grant amounts received for a project under this section may be used for-- 7#a7 development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities2 and 7#b7 construction1 reconstruction1 and rehabilitation activities4 7e7 ,applications ,eligible applicants shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such form1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7f7 ,project requirements ,the ,secretary may select a project to receive funds under the program only if the ,secretary determines that the project-- 7#a7 improves the condition of critical transportation facilities1 including multimodal facilities2 7#b7 cannot be easily and efficiently completed with amounts made available under section #bjb1 #bjc1 or #bjd2 and 7#c7 is cost effective4 7g7 ,merit criteria ,in making a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider whether the project-- 7#a7 will generate state of good repair1 resilience1 economic competitiveness1 quality of life1 mobility1 or safety benefits2 7#b7 in the case of a project on a ,federal lands transportation facility or a ,federal lands access transportation facility1 has costs matched by funds that are not provided under this section or this title2 and 7#c7 generates benefits for land owned by multiple ,federal land management agencies or ,indian ,tribes1 or which spans multiple ,states4 7h7 ,evaluation and rating ,to evaluate applications1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 determine whether a project meets the requirements under subsection 7f72 7#b7 evaluate1 through a discernable and transparent methodology1 how each application addresses one or more merit criteria established under subsection 7g72 7#c7 assign a rating for each merit criteria for each application2 and 7#d7 consider applications only on the basis of such quality ratings and which meet the minimally acceptable level for each of the merit criteria4 7i7 ,cost share 7#a7 ,federal lands projects 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #abj1 the ,federal share of the cost of a project on a ,federal lands transportation facility or a ,federal lands access transportation facility shall be up to #ij percent4 7,b7 ,non-federal share ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any ,federal funds may be used to pay the non-,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this section4 7#b7 ,tribal projects ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project on a ,tribal transportation facility shall be #ajj percent4 7j7 ,use of funds ,for each fiscal year1 of the amounts made available to carry out this section1 not more than #ej percent shall be used for eligible projects on ,federal lands transportation facilities or ,federal lands access transportation facilities and ,tribal transportation facilities1 respectively4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #b of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bjg the following new item3 #bjh4 ,federal lands and ,tribal major projects program4 4 7c7 ,repeal ,section #aabc of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bja note71 and the item related to such section in the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 #aejf4 ,office of ,tribal ,government ,affairs ,section #ajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #f ,assistant and inserting #g ,assistant2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 an ,assistant ,secretary for ,tribal ,government ,affairs1 who shall be appointed by the ,president2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in the heading by striking ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for ,tribal ,government ,affairs and inserting ,office of ,tribal ,government ,affairs2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department an ,office of ,tribal ,government ,affairs1 under the ,assistant ,secretary for ,tribal ,government ,affairs1 to-- 7,a7 oversee the ,tribal transportation self-governance program under section #bjg of title #bc2 7,b7 plan1 coordinate1 and implement policies and programs serving ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations2 7,c7 coordinate ,tribal transportation programs and activities in all offices and administrations of the ,department2 7,d7 provide technical assistance to ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations2 7,e7 be a participant in any negotiated rulemakings relating to1 or having an impact on1 projects1 programs1 or funding associated with the tribal transportation program under section #bjb of title #bc2 and 7,f7 ensure that ,department programs have in place1 implement1 and enforce requirements and obligations for regular and meaningful consultation and collaboration with ,tribes and ,tribal officials under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acage and to serve as the primary advisor to the ,secretary and other ,department components regarding violations of those requirements4 4 #aejg4 ,alternative contracting methods 7a7 ,land management agencies and tribal governments ,section #bja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,alternative contracting methods 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may use a contracting method available to a ,state under this title on behalf of-- 7,a7 a ,federal land management agency1 with respect to any funds available pursuant to section #bjc or #bjd2 7,b7 a ,federal land management agency1 with respect to any funds available pursuant to section #aece of title #ca for any eligible use described in sections #bjc7;a77#a7 and #bjd7;a77#a7 of this title2 or 7,c7 a ,tribal ,government1 with respect to any funds available pursuant to section #bjb7;b77#g77;,d74 7#b7 ,methods described ,the contracting methods referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 project bundling2 7,b7 bridge bundling2 7,c7 design-build contracting2 7,d7 #b-phase contracting2 7,e7 long-term concession agreements2 and 7,f7 any method tested1 or that could be tested1 under an experimental program relating to contracting methods carried out by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection-- 7,a7 affects the application of the ,federal share for a project carried out with a contracting method under this subsection2 or 7,b7 modifies the point of obligation of ,federal salaries and expenses4 4 7b7 ,use of alternative contracting method ,in carrying out the amendments made by this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 in consultation with the applicable ,federal land management agencies1 establish procedures that are-- 7,a7 applicable to each alternative contracting method2 and 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 consistent with requirements for ,federal procurement transactions2 7#b7 solicit input on the use of each alternative contracting method from any affected industry prior to using such method2 and 7#c7 analyze and prepare an evaluation of the use of each alternative contracting method4 #aejh4 ,divestiture of federally owned bridges 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commissioner of the ,bureau of ,reclamation may transfer ownership of a bridge that is owned by the ,bureau of ,reclamation if-- 7#a7 the ownership of the bridge is transferred to a ,state with the concurrence of such ,state2 7#b7 the ,state to which ownership is transferred agrees to operate and maintain the bridge2 7#c7 the transfer of ownership complies with all applicable ,federal requirements1 including-- 7,a7 section #ach of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 section #cjfajh of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7#d7 the ,bureau of ,reclamation and the ,state to which ownership is being transferred jointly notify the ,secretary of ,transportation of the intent to conduct a transfer prior to such transfer4 7b7 ,access ,in a transfer of ownership of a bridge under this section1 the ,commissioner of the ,bureau of ,reclamation-- 7#a7 shall not be required to transfer ownership of the land on which the bridge is located or any adjacent lands2 and 7#b7 shall make arrangements with the ,state to which ownership is being transferred to allow for adequate access to such bridge1 including for the purposes of construction1 maintenance1 and bridge inspections pursuant to section #add of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aeji4 ,study on ,federal funding available to ,indian ,tribes ,not later than ,january #ca of each year1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 identifies the number of ,indian ,tribes that were direct recipients of funds under any discretionary ,federal highway1 transit1 or highway safety program in the prior fiscal year2 7#b7 lists the total amount of such funds made available directly to such ,tribes2 7#c7 identifies the number and location of ,indian ,tribes that were indirect recipients of funds under any formula-based ,federal highway1 transit1 or highway safety program in the prior fiscal year2 and 7#d7 lists the total amount of such funds made available indirectly to such tribes through states or other direct recipients of ,federal highway1 transit or highway safety funding4 #aeaj4 ,,gao study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the deferred maintenance of ,united ,states forest roads1 including-- 7#a7 the current backlog2 7#b7 the current actions on such maintenance and backlog2 7#c7 the impacts of public safety due to such deferred maintenance1 including wildfire ignitions1 suppression1 and evacuation routes2 and 7#d7 recommendations for ,congress on ways to address such backlog4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #aeaa4 ,federal lands access program 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjd7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting context-sensitive solutions1 after restoration12 7,b7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 1 including interpretive panels in or adjacent to those areas after areas2 7,c7 in clause 7v71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7ix72 and 7,e7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 contextual wayfinding markers2 7vii7 landscaping2 7viii7 cooperative mitigation of visual blight1 including screening or removal2 and 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,native plant materials ,in carrying out an activity described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that the entity carrying out the activity considers-- 7,a7 the use of locally adapted native plant materials2 and 7,b7 designs that minimize runoff and heat generation4 4 7b7 ,federal share ,section #bja7;b77#g77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking determined in accordance with section #abj1 and inserting up to #ajj percent4 ,f ,additional ,provisions #afja4 ,vision zero 7a7 ,in general ,a local government1 metropolitan planning organization1 or regional transportation planning organization may develop and implement a vision zero plan to significantly reduce or eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries within a specified timeframe1 not to exceed #bj years4 7b7 ,use of funds ,amounts apportioned to a ,state under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of section #ajd7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be used-- 7#a7 to carry out vision zero planning under this section or a vulnerable road user safety assessment2 and 7#b7 to implement an existing vision zero plan4 7c7 ,contents of plan ,a vision zero plan under this section shall include-- 7#a7 a description of programs1 strategies1 or policies intended to significantly reduce or eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries within a specified timeframe1 not to exceed #bj years1 that is consistent with a ,state strategic highway safety plan and uses existing transportation data and consideration of risk factors2 7#b7 plans for implementation of1 education of the public about1 and enforcement of such programs1 strategies1 or policies2 7#c7 a description of how such programs1 strategies1 or policies1 and the enforcement of such programs1 strategies1 or policies will-- 7,a7 equitably invest in the safety needs of low-income and minority communities2 7,b7 ensure that such communities are not disproportionately targeted by law enforcement2 and 7,c7 protect the rights of members of such communities with respect to title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq472 and 7#d7 a description of a mechanism to evaluate progress of the development and implementation of the plan1 including the gathering and use of transportation safety and demographic data4 7d7 ,inclusions ,a vision zero plan may include a complete streets prioritization plan that identifies a specific list of projects to-- 7#a7 create a connected network of active transportation facilities1 including sidewalks1 bikeways1 or pedestrian and bicycle trails1 to connect communities and provide safe1 reliable1 affordable1 and convenient access to employment1 housing1 and services1 consistent with the goals described in section #aej7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 integrate active transportation facilities with public transportation service or improve access to public transportation2 and 7#c7 improve transportation options for low-income and minority communities4 7e7 ,coordination ,a vision zero plan under this section shall provide for coordination of various subdivisions of a unit of local government in the implementation of the plan1 including subdivisions responsible for law enforcement1 public health1 data collection1 and public works4 7f7 ,safety performance management ,a vision zero plan under this section is not sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the safety performance or planning requirements of section #adh or #aej of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,guidance on safe system approach ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall develop guidance on the consideration of a safe system approach in project planning1 scoping1 and design to facilitate the implementation of vision zero plans under this section and vulnerable road user assessments under section #adh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms safe system approach and vulnerable road user safety assessment have the meanings given such terms in section #adh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afjb4 ,speed limits 7a7 ,speed limits ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall revise the ,manual on ,uniform ,traffic ,control ,devices to provide for a safe system approach to setting speed limits4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 crash statistics2 7#b7 road geometry characteristics2 7#c7 roadside characteristics2 7#d7 traffic volume2 7#e7 the possibility and likelihood of human error2 7#f7 human injury tolerance2 7#g7 the results and recommendations of the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine report entitled ,development of a ,posted ,speed ,limit ,setting ,procedure and ,tool1 issued ,march #bjba2 7#h7 the safety recommendations issued by the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board on ,august #ae1 #bjag1 numbered ,h-#ag-bg and ,h-#ag-bh2 7#i7 the prevalence of vulnerable road users2 and 7#aj7 any other consideration1 consistent with a safe system approach1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,report on ,speed ,management ,program ,plan ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall update and report on the implementation progress of the ,speed ,management ,program ,plan of the ,department of ,transportation1 as described in the safety recommendation issued by the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board on ,august #ae1 #bjag1 numbered ,h-#ag-jah4 7d7 ,study on speed limit methodologies ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct a study of current speed limit setting methodologies across the country and develop best-practices for such methodologies1 taking into consideration context sensitive design principles 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms safe system approach and vulnerable road user have the meanings given such terms in section #adh7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afjc4 ,dig ,once for broadband infrastructure deployment 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate ,state agency ,the term appropriate ,state agency means a ,state governmental agency that is recognized by the executive branch of the ,state as having the experience necessary to evaluate and facilitate the installation and operation of broadband infrastructure within the ,state4 7#b7 ,broadband ,the term broadband has the meaning given the term advanced telecommunications capability in section #gjf of the ,telecommunications ,act of #aiif 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb74 7#c7 ,broadband conduit ,the term broadband conduit means a conduit or innerduct for fiber optic cables 7or successor technology of greater quality and speed7 that supports the provision of broadband4 7#d7 ,broadband infrastructure ,the term broadband infrastructure means any buried or underground facility and any wireless or wireline connection that enables the provision of broadband4 7#e7 ,broadband provider ,the term broadband provider means an entity that provides broadband to any person1 including1 with respect to such entity-- 7,a7 a corporation1 company1 association1 firm1 partnership1 nonprofit organization1 or any other private entity2 7,b7 a ,state or local broadband provider2 7,c7 an ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,d7 a partnership between any of the entities described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c74 7#f7 ,covered highway construction project 7,a7 ,in general ,the term covered highway construction project means1 without regard to ownership of a highway1 a project funded under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and administered by a ,state department of transportation to construct a new highway or an additional lane for an existing highway1 to reconstruct an existing highway1 or new construction1 including construction of a paved shoulder4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term covered highway construction project excludes any project-- 7i7 awarded before the date on which regulations required under subsection 7b7 take effect2 7ii7 that does not include work beyond the edge of pavement or current paved shoulder2 7iii7 that is less than a mile in length2 or 7iv7 that is-- 7,i7 a project primarily for resurfacing1 restoration1 rehabilitation1 or maintenance2 7,,ii7 a bicycle1 pedestrian1 transportation alternatives1 sidewalk1 recreational trails1 or safe routes to school project2 7,,iii7 an operational improvement 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,,iv7 a project primarily to install signage2 or 7,v7 a culvert project4 7#g7 ,dig once requirement ,the term dig once requirement means a requirement designed to reduce the cost and accelerate the deployment of broadband by minimizing the number and scale of repeated excavations for the installation and maintenance of broadband conduit or broadband infrastructure in rights-of-way4 7#h7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given such term in section #d7;e7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;e774 7#i7 ,,ntia administrator ,the term ,,ntia ,administrator means the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information4 7#aj7 ,project ,the term project has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#aa7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#ab7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given such term in section #dja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#ac7 ,state or local broadband provider ,the term ,state or local broadband provider means a ,state or political subdivision thereof1 or any agency1 authority1 or instrumentality of a ,state or political subdivision thereof1 that provides broadband to any person or facilitates the provision of broadband to any person in such ,state4 7b7 ,dig once requirement ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 to facilitate the installation of broadband infrastructure1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to ensure that each ,state that receives funds under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 complies with the following provisions3 7#a7 ,broadband planning and notice ,the ,state department of transportation1 in consultation with appropriate ,state agencies1 shall-- 7,a7 review existing ,state broadband plans1 including existing dig once requirements of the ,state1 municipal governments incorporated under ,state law1 and ,indian tribes within the ,state1 to determine opportunities to coordinate covered highway construction projects occurring within or across highway rights-of-way with planned broadband infrastructure projects2 7,b7 identify a broadband coordinator1 who may have additional responsibilities in the ,state department of transportation or in another ,state agency1 that is responsible for facilitating the broadband infrastructure right-of-way efforts within the ,state2 and 7,c7 establish a process-- 7i7 for the registration of broadband providers that seek to be included in the advance notification of1 and opportunity to participate in1 broadband infrastructure right-of-way facilitation efforts within the ,state2 and 7ii7 to electronically notify all broadband providers registered under clause 7i7-- 7,i7 of the ,state transportation improvement program on at least an annual basis2 and 7,,ii7 of covered highway construction projects within the highway right-of-way for which ,federal funding is expected to be obligated in the subsequent fiscal year4 7#b7 ,coordination and compliance 7,a7 ,mobile now act ,a ,state department of transportation shall be considered to meet the requirements of subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 if such ,state department of transportation has been determined to be in compliance with the requirements established under section #fjg of division ,p of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aejd74 7,b7 ,website ,a ,state department of transportation shall be considered to meet the requirements of paragraph 7#a77;,c7 if the ,state publishes on a public website-- 7i7 the ,state transportation improvement program on at least an annual basis2 and 7ii7 covered highway construction projects within the highway right-of-way for which ,federal funding is expected to be obligated in the subsequent fiscal year4 7,c7 ,coordination ,the ,state department of transportation1 in consultation with appropriate ,state agencies1 shall by rule or regulation establish a process for a broadband provider to commit to installing broadband conduit or broadband infrastructure as part of any covered highway construction project4 7,d7 ,appropriate state agency ,in lieu of the ,state department of transportation1 at the discretion of the ,state1 an appropriate ,state agency1 in consultation with the ,state department of transportation1 may carry out the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,required installation of broadband conduit 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,state department of transportation shall install broadband conduit1 in accordance with this paragraph 7except as described in subparagraph 7,f771 as part of any covered highway construction project1 unless a broadband provider has committed to install broadband conduit or broadband infrastructure as part of such project in a process described under paragraph 7#b77;,c74 7,b7 ,installation requirements ,in installing broadband conduit or broadband infrastructure as part of a covered highway construction project1 the ,state department of transportation shall ensure that-- 7i7 installation pursuant to this paragraph of broadband conduit1 broadband infrastructure1 and means or points of access to such conduit or infrastructure 7such as poles1 hand holes1 manholes1 pull tape1 or ducts7 shall provide for the current and future safe operation of the traveled way1 is consistent with part #fde of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and any accommodation policies of the ,state under such part to reasonably enable deployment of such conduit1 infrastructure1 and means or points of access1 and any ,damage ,prevention and ,underground ,facilities ,protection or related requirements of the ,state2 7ii7 an appropriate number of broadband conduits1 as determined in consultation with the appropriate ,state agencies1 are installed along the right-of-way of a covered highway construction project to accommodate multiple broadband providers1 with consideration given to the availability of existing broadband conduits2 7iii7 the size of each broadband conduit is consistent with industry best practices1 consistent with the requirements of part #fde of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and sufficient to accommodate anticipated demand1 as determined in consultation with the appropriate ,state agencies2 7iv7 any hand holes and manholes necessary for fiber access and pulling with respect to such conduit are placed at intervals consistent with standards determined in consultation with the appropriate ,state agencies 7which may differ by type of road1 topologies1 and rurality7 the requirements of part #fde of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and other applicable safety requirements2 7v7 each broadband conduit installed pursuant to this paragraph includes a pull tape and is capable of supporting fiber optic cable placement techniques consistent with best practices and the requirements of part #fde of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7vi7 broadband conduit is placed at a depth consistent with requirements of the covered highway construction project and best practices and that1 in determining the depth of placement1 consideration is given to the location of existing utilities and cable separation requirements of ,state and local electrical codes2 and 7vii7 installation of broadband conduit shall not preclude the installation of other specific socially1 environmentally1 or economically beneficial uses of the right-of-way1 such as planned energy transmission or renewable energy generation projects4 7,c7 ,programmatic review ,the ,state department of transportation may make determinations on the implementation of the requirements described in subparagraph 7,b7 on a programmatic basis4 7,d7 ,access 7i7 ,in general ,the ,state department of transportation shall ensure that any requesting broadband provider has access to each broadband conduit installed by the ,state pursuant to this paragraph1 on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis and in accordance with ,state permitting1 licensing1 leasing1 or other similar laws and regulations4 7ii7 ,socially beneficial use ,the installation of broadband conduit as part of a covered highway construction project shall be considered a socially-beneficial use of the right-of-way under section #aef7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7iii7 ,in-kind compensation ,the ,state department of transportation may negotiate in-kind compensation with any broadband provider requesting access to broadband conduit installed under the provisions of this paragraph4 7iv7 ,safety considerations ,the ,state department of transportation shall provide for a process for a broadband provider to safely access to the highway right-of-way during installation and on-going maintenance of the broadband conduit and broadband infrastructure1 including a traffic control safety plan4 7v7 ,communication ,a broadband provider with access to the conduit installed pursuant to this subsection shall notify1 and receive permission from1 the relevant agencies of ,state responsible for the installation of such broadband conduit prior to accessing any highway or highway right-of-way1 in accordance with applicable ,federal requirements4 7,e7 ,treatment of projects ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 broadband conduit and broadband infrastructure installation projects installed by a ,state under this paragraph shall comply with section #aac7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,f7 ,waiver authority 7i7 ,in general ,a ,state department of transportation may waive the required installation of broadband conduit for part or all of any covered highway construction project under this paragraph if1 in the determination of the ,state department of transportation-- 7,i7 broadband infrastructure1 terrestrial broadband infrastructure1 aerial broadband fiber cables1 or broadband conduit is present near a majority of the length of the covered highway construction project2 7,,ii7 installation of terrestrial or aerial broadband fiber cables associated with the covered highway construction project is more appropriate for the context or a more cost-effective means to facilitate broadband service to an area not adequately served by broadband and such installation is present or planned2 7,,iii7 the installation of broadband conduit increases overall costs of a covered highway construction project by #a4e percent or greater2 7,,iv7 the installation of broadband conduit associated with the covered highway construction project is not reasonably expected to be utilized or connected to future broadband infrastructure in the #bj years following the date on which such determination is made1 as determined by the ,state department of transportation1 in consultation with appropriate ,state agencies and potentially affected local governments and ,indian tribes2 7,v7 the requirements of this paragraph would require installation of conduit redundant with a dig once requirement of a local government or ,indian tribe2 7,,vi7 there exists a circumstance involving force majeure2 or 7,,vii7 the installation of conduit is not appropriate based on other relevant factors established by the ,secretary in consultation with the ,,ntia ,administrator through regulation4 7ii7 ,contents of waiver ,a waiver authorized under this subparagraph shall-- 7,i7 identify the covered highway construction project2 and 7,,ii7 include a brief description of the determination of the ,state for issuing such waiver4 7iii7 ,availability of waiver ,notification of a waiver authorized under this subparagraph shall be made publicly available1 such as on a public website of the ,state department of transportation described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7iv7 ,waiver determination 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,state department of transportation shall be responsible for the waiver determination described under this paragraph1 consistent with the regulation issued pursuant to this subsection1 and may grant a programmatic waiver for categories of projects excluded under this subparagraph4 7,,ii7 ,no private cause of action ,the waiver determination described under this paragraph shall be final and conclusive4 ,nothing in this section shall provide a private right or cause of action to challenge such determination in any court of law4 7#d7 ,priority ,if a ,state provides for the installation of broadband infrastructure or broadband conduit in the right-of-way of a covered highway construction project1 the ,state department of transportation1 along with appropriate ,state agencies1 shall carry out appropriate measures to ensure that an existing broadband provider is afforded access that is non-discriminatory1 competitively neutral1 and equal in opportunity1 as compared to other broadband providers1 with respect to the program under this subsection4 7c7 ,guidance for the installation of broadband conduit ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,,ntia ,administrator1 shall issue guidance for best practices related to the installation of broadband conduit as described in subsection 7b77#b7 and of conduit and similar infrastructure for intelligent transportation systems 7as such term is defined in section #eja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code7 that may utilize broadband conduit installed pursuant to subsection 7b77#b74 7d7 ,consultation 7#a7 ,in general ,in issuing regulations required by this subsection or to implement any part of this section1 the ,secretary shall consult-- 7,a7 the ,,ntia ,administrator2 7,b7 the ,federal ,communications ,commission2 7,c7 ,state departments of transportation2 7,d7 appropriate ,state agencies2 7,e7 agencies of local governments responsible for transportation and rights-of-way1 utilities1 and telecommunications and broadband2 7,f7 ,indian tribes2 7,g7 broadband providers2 and 7,h7 manufacturers of optical fiber1 conduit1 pull tape1 and related items4 7#b7 ,broadband users ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the entities consulted under subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#a7 include entities that have expertise with rural areas and populations with limited access to broadband infrastructure4 7#c7 ,broadband providers ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the entities consulted under subparagraph 7,g7 of paragraph 7#a7 include entities that provide broadband to rural areas and populations with limited access to broadband infrastructure4 7#d7 ,consulting small municipalities ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the agencies of local governments consulted under subparagraph 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a7 include rural areas1 specifically agencies of local governments with populations less than #ej1jjj4 7e7 ,oversight 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall periodically review compliance with the regulations issued pursuant to this section and ensure that ,state waiver determinations are consistent with such regulations4 7#b7 ,efficient review ,the review described under paragraph 7#a7 may be carried out through the risk-based stewardship and oversight program described under section #ajf7;g7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,effect of subsection ,nothing in this subsection shall affect or discharge any oversight responsibility of the ,secretary specifically provided for under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other ,federal law4 7f7 ,additional provisions 7#a7 ,applicability 7,a7 ,in general ,the portion of the regulation issued pursuant to subsection 7b7 relating to the provisions under paragraph 7#c7 of such subsection shall not take effect until a source of dedicated funding for the installation and long term maintenance of broadband conduit described in subsection 7g77#b7 is established4 7,b7 ,applicability date ,paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7b7 and subsection 7d7 shall apply only to covered highway construction projects for which ,federal obligations or expenditures are initially approved on or after the date on which regulations required under this subsection take effect4 7#b7 ,rules of construction 7,a7 ,state law ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a ,state to install or allow the installation of broadband conduit or broadband infrastructure-- 7i7 that is otherwise inconsistent with what is allowable under ,state law2 or 7ii7 where the ,state lacks the authority for such installation1 such as any property right or easement necessary for such installation4 7,b7 ,no requirement for installation of mobile services equipment ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require a ,state1 a municipal government incorporated under ,state law1 or an ,indian ,tribe to install or allow for the installation of equipment essential for the provision of commercial mobile services 7as defined in section #ccb7;d7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb7;d777 or commercial mobile data service 7as defined in section #fjja of the ,middle ,class ,tax ,relief and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjab 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #adja771 other than broadband conduit and associated equipment described in paragraph 7#c77;,b74 7#c7 ,relation to ,state dig once requirements ,nothing in subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 or 7e7 or any regulations issued pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall be construed to alter or supersede any provision of a ,state law or regulation that provides for a dig once requirement that includes similar or more stringent requirements to the provisions of subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 or 7e7 and any regulations promulgated under subsection 7b74 7g7 ,dig once funding task force 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary and the ,,ntia ,administrator shall jointly establish an independent task force on funding the nationwide dig once requirement described in this section to be known as the ,dig ,once ,funding ,task ,force 7hereinafter referred to as the ,task ,force74 7#b7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,task ,force shall be to-- 7,a7 estimate the annual cost for implementing1 administering1 and maintaining a nationwide dig once requirement2 7,b7 propose and evaluate options for funding a nationwide dig once requirement described in this section that includes-- 7i7 a discussion of the role and potential share of costs of-- 7,i7 the ,federal ,government2 7,,ii7 ,state and local governments and ,indian tribes2 and 7,,iii7 broadband providers installing broadband conduit or broadband infrastructure under this section2 7ii7 consideration of the role of existing dig once requirements on ,states1 local governments1 and ,indian tribes and the role of private broadband investment1 with a goal to not discourage or disincentivize such dig once requirements or such investment2 and 7iii7 evaluating the appropriate entity or entities responsible for maintaining the broadband infrastructure and conduit installed pursuant to a dig once requirement2 and 7,c7 propose a cost-based model fee schedule for a ,state to charge a broadband provider to access and use conduit installed by such ,state pursuant to this section that-- 7i7 shall consider costs 7including administrative costs7 associated with installation and long-term maintenance of the broadband conduit installed pursuant to this section2 7ii7 may vary by topography1 location1 type of road1 rurality1 and other factors2 and 7iii7 may consider financial and market incentives for expanding broadband infrastructure4 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,interim report and briefing ,not later than #i months after the appointment of ,members to the ,task ,force under paragraph 7#d77;,d71 the ,task ,force shall-- 7i7 submit to ,congress an interim report on the findings of the ,task ,force2 and 7ii7 provide briefings for ,congress on the findings of the ,task ,force4 7,b7 ,final report ,not later than #c months after the submission of the interim report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,task ,force shall submit to ,congress a final report on the findings of the ,task ,force4 7#d7 ,members 7,a7 ,appointments ,the ,task ,force shall consist of #ad members1 comprising-- 7i7 #b co-chairs described in subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 #f members jointly appointed by the ,speaker and minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 in consultation with the respective ,chairs and ,ranking ,members of-- 7,i7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,,ii7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,,iii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7iii7 #f members jointly appointed by the majority leader and minority leader of the ,senate1 in consultation with the respective ,chairs and ,ranking ,members of the-- 7,i7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 7,,ii7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,,iii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,co-chairs ,the ,task ,force shall be co-chaired by the ,secretary and the ,,ntia ,administrator1 or the designees of the ,secretary and ,,ntia ,administrator4 7,c7 ,composition ,the ,task ,force shall include at least-- 7i7 #a representative from a ,state department of transportation2 7ii7 #a representative from a local government2 7iii7 #a representative from an ,indian tribe2 7iv7 #a representative from a broadband provider2 7v7 #a representative from a ,state or local broadband provider2 7vi7 #a representative from a labor union2 and 7vii7 #a representative from a public interest organization4 7,d7 ,appointment deadline ,members shall be appointed to the ,task ,force not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,e7 ,terms ,members shall be appointed for the life of the ,task ,force4 ,a vacancy in the ,task ,force shall not affect the powers of the ,task ,force and the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment was made4 7#e7 ,consultations ,in carrying out the duties required under this subsection1 the ,task ,force shall consult1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,communications ,commission2 7,b7 agencies of ,states including-- 7i7 ,state departments of transportation2 and 7ii7 appropriate ,state agencies2 7,c7 agencies of local governments responsible for transportation and rights-of-way1 utilities1 and telecommunications and broadband2 7,d7 ,indian tribes2 7,e7 broadband providers and other telecommunications providers2 7,f7 labor unions2 and 7,g7 ,state or local broadband providers and ,indian tribes that act as broadband providers4 7#f7 ,additional provisions 7,a7 ,expenses for non-,federal members ,non-,federal members of the ,task ,force shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from the homes or regular places of business of such members in the performance of services for the ,task ,force4 7,b7 ,staff ,staff of the ,task ,force shall comprise detailees with relevant expertise from the ,department of ,transportation and the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration1 or another ,federal agency that the co-chairpersons consider appropriate1 with the consent of the head of the ,federal agency1 and such detailees shall retain the rights1 status1 and privileges of the regular employment of such detailees without interruption4 7,c7 ,administrative assistance ,the ,secretary and ,,ntia ,administrator shall provide to the ,task ,force on a reimbursable basis administrative support and other services for the performance of the functions of the ,task ,force4 7#g7 ,termination ,the ,task ,force shall terminate not later than #ij days after submission of the final report required under paragraph 7#c77;,b74 #afjd4 ,stormwater best management practices 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,transportation ,research ,board of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to under which the ,transportation ,research ,board shall conduct a study-- 7,a7 to estimate pollutant loads from stormwater runoff from highways and pedestrian facilities eligible for assistance under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to inform the development of appropriate total maximum daily load requirements2 7,b7 to provide recommendations 7including recommended revisions to existing laws and regulations7 regarding the evaluation and selection by ,state departments of transportation of potential stormwater management and total maximum daily load compliance strategies within a watershed1 including environmental restoration and pollution abatement carried out under section #cbh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 to examine the potential for the ,secretary to assist ,state departments of transportation in carrying out and communicating stormwater management practices for highways and pedestrian facilities that are eligible for assistance under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 through information-sharing agreements1 database assistance1 or an administrative platform to provide the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 to entities issued permits under the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 and 7,d7 to examine the benefit of concentrating stormwater retrofits in impaired watersheds and selecting such retrofits according to a process that depends on a watershed management plan developed in accordance with section #cai of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acbi74 7#b7 ,requirements ,in conducting the study under the agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,transportation ,research ,board shall-- 7,a7 review and supplement1 as appropriate1 the methodologies examined and recommended in the #bjai report of the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine titled ,approaches for ,determining and ,complying with ,,tmdl ,requirements ,related to ,roadway ,stormwater ,runoff2 7,b7 consult with-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7iii7 the ,administrator2 7iv7 the ,secretary of the ,army1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers2 and 7v7 ,state departments of ,transportation2 and 7,c7 solicit input from-- 7i7 stakeholders with experience in implementing stormwater management practices for projects2 and 7ii7 educational and technical stormwater management groups4 7#c7 ,report ,in carrying out the agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,transportation ,research ,board shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,administrator1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report describing the results of the study4 7b7 ,stormwater best management practices reports 7#a7 ,reissuance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall update and reissue the best management practices reports to reflect new information and advancements in stormwater management4 7#b7 ,updates ,not less frequently than once every #e years after the date on which the ,secretary reissues the best management practices reports under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall update and reissue the best management practices reports1 unless the contents of the best management practices reports have been incorporated 7including by reference7 into applicable regulations of the ,secretary4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,best management practices reports ,the term best management practices reports means-- 7,a7 the #bjad report sponsored by the ,department of ,transportation titled ,determining the ,state of the ,practice in ,data ,collection and ,performance ,measurement of ,stormwater ,best ,management ,practices 7,,fhwa-,,hep-#af-jba72 and 7,b7 the #bjjj report sponsored by the ,department of ,transportation titled ,stormwater ,best ,management ,practices in an ,ultra-,urban ,setting3 ,selection and ,monitoring4 7#c7 ,total maximum daily load ,the term total maximum daily load has the meaning given such term in section #acj4b of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 #afje4 ,pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,architectural and ,transportation ,barriers ,compliance ,board under the authority of section #ejb7;b77#c7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gib7;b77#c771 shall publish final accessibility guidelines setting forth minimum standards for pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way1 including shared use paths4 7b7 ,adoption of regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the establishment of the guidelines pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary and ,attorney ,general shall issue such regulations as are necessary to adopt such guidelines4 #afjf4 ,highway formula modernization report 7a7 ,highway formula modernization study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,state departments of transportation and representatives of local governments 7including metropolitan planning organizations71 shall conduct a highway formula modernization study to assess the method and data used to apportion ,federal-aid highway funds under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and issue recommendations on such method and data4 7#b7 ,assessment ,the highway formula modernization study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of1 based on the latest available data1 whether the apportionment method under such section results in-- 7,a7 an equitable distribution of funds based on the estimated tax payments attributable to-- 7i7 highway users in the ,state that are paid into the ,highway ,trust ,fund2 and 7ii7 individuals in the ,state that are paid to the ,treasury1 based on contributions to the ,highway ,trust ,fund from the general fund of the ,treasury2 and 7,b7 the achievement of the goals described in section #aja7;b77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the assessment under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,the factors described in sections #ajd7;b71 #ajd7;f77#b71 #ajd7;h77#b71 #acj7;f71 and #add7;e7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect on the date of enactment of ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei74 7,b7 ,the availability and accuracy of data necessary to calculate formula apportionments under the factors described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,the measures established under section #aej of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and whether such measures are appropriate for consideration as formula apportionment factors4 7,d7 ,the results of the ,,cmaq formula modernization study required under subsection 7b74 7,e7 ,inclusion of the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico in the apportionment under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #ajd of such title1 including an estimate of the anticipated contributions to the ,highway ,trust ,fund from the citizens of ,puerto ,rico if ,puerto ,rico was subject to applicable highway user fees4 7,f7 ,a needs-based assessment of the share of ,federal-aid highway funds that should be made available to the territories described under section #afe7;c7 of such title and a review of the current administrative distribution of such funds among the territories4 7,g7 ,any other factors that the ,secretary determines are appropriate4 7#d7 ,recommendations ,the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,state departments of transportation and representatives of local governments 7including metropolitan planning organizations71 develop recommendations on a new apportionment method1 including-- 7,a7 the factors recommended to be included in such apportionment method2 7,b7 the weighting recommended to be applied to the factors under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 any other recommendations to ensure that the apportionment method best achieves an equitable distribution of funds described under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 and the goals described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7#e7 ,territorial allocations ,the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the territories described under section #afe7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 develop recommendations on the total annual allocation to such territories and a data driven1 equitable allocation of funding among such territories4 7b7 ,,cmaq formula modernization study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall conduct an ,,cmaq formula modernization study to assess whether the apportionment method under section #ajd7;b77#d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 results in a distribution of funds that best achieves the air quality goals of section #adi of such title4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in providing consultation under this subsection1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall provide to the ,secretary an analysis of-- 7,a7 factors that contribute to the apportionment1 including population1 types of pollutants1 and severity of pollutants1 as such factors were determined on the date prior to the date of enactment of ,,map-#ba2 7,b7 the weighting of the factors listed under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 the recency of the data used in making the apportionment under section #ajd7;b77#d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,if1 in conducting the study under this subsection1 the ,secretary finds that modifying the apportionment method under section #ajd7;b77#d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 would best achieve the air quality goals of section #adi of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 include in such study recommendations for a new apportionment method1 including-- 7,a7 the factors recommended to be included in such apportionment method2 7,b7 the weighting recommended to be applied to the factors under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 any other recommendations to ensure that the apportionment method best achieves the air quality goals section #adi of such title4 7c7 ,report ,no later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report containing the results of the highway formula modernization study and the ,,cmaq formula modernization study4 #afjg4 ,consolidation of programs ,section #aeai of ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj and inserting fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf2 and 7,b7 by striking #c1ejj1jjj and inserting #d1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project or activity carried out under subsection 7a7 shall be #ajj percent4 4 #afjh4 ,student outreach report to ,congress 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report that describes the efforts of the ,department of ,transportation to encourage elementary1 secondary1 and post-secondary students to pursue careers in the surface transportation sector4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of efforts to increase awareness of careers related to surface transportation among elementary1 secondary1 and post-secondary students2 7#b7 a description of efforts to prepare and inspire such students for surface transportation careers2 7#c7 a description of efforts to support the development of a diverse1 well-qualified workforce for future surface transportation needs2 and 7#d7 the effectiveness of the efforts described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c74 #afji4 ,task force on developing a #bast century surface transportation workforce 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a task force on developing a #bast century surface transportation workforce 7in this section referred to as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,duties ,not later than #ab months after the establishment of the ,task ,force under subsection 7a71 the ,task ,force shall develop and submit to the ,secretary recommendations and strategies for the ,department of ,transportation to-- 7#a7 evaluate the current and future state of the surface transportation workforce1 including projected job needs in the surface transportation sector2 7#b7 identify factors influencing individuals pursuing careers in surface transportation1 including barriers to attracting individuals into the workforce2 7#c7 address barriers to retaining individuals in surface transportation careers2 7#d7 identify and address potential impacts of emerging technologies on the surface transportation workforce2 7#e7 increase access for vulnerable or underrepresented populations1 especially women and minorities1 to high-skill1 in-demand surface transportation careers2 7#f7 facilitate and encourage elementary1 secondary1 and post-secondary students in the ,united ,states to pursue careers in the surface transportation sector2 and 7#g7 identify and develop pathways for students and individuals to secure pre-apprenticeships1 registered apprenticeships1 and other work-based learning opportunities in the surface transportation sector of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,considerations ,in developing recommendations and strategies under subsection 7b71 the ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 identify factors that influence whether young people pursue careers in surface transportation1 especially traditionally underrepresented populations1 including women and minorities2 7#b7 consider how the ,department1 businesses1 industry1 labor1 educators1 and other stakeholders can coordinate efforts to support qualified individuals in pursuing careers in the surface transportation sector2 7#c7 identify methods of enhancing surface transportation pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships1 job skills training1 mentorship1 education1 and outreach programs that are exclusive to youth in the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 identify potential sources of funding1 including grants and scholarships1 that may be used to support youth and other qualified individuals in pursuing careers in the surface transportation sector4 7d7 ,consultation ,in developing the recommendations and strategies required under subsection 7b71 the ,task ,force may consult with-- 7#a7 local educational agencies and institutes of higher education1 including community colleges and vocational schools2 and 7#b7 ,state workforce development boards4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the submission of the recommendations and strategies under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report containing such recommendations and strategies4 7f7 ,composition of task force ,the ,secretary shall appoint members to the ,task ,force whose diverse background and expertise allow such members to contribute balanced points of view and ideas in carrying out this section1 comprised of equal representation from each of the following3 7#a7 ,industries in the surface transportation sector4 7#b7 ,surface transportation sector labor organizations4 7#c7 ,such other surface transportation stakeholders and experts as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7g7 ,period of appointment ,members shall be appointed to the ,task ,force for the duration of the existence of the ,task ,force4 7h7 ,compensation ,task ,force members shall serve without compensation4 7i7 ,sunset ,the ,task ,force shall terminate upon the submission of the report required under subsection 7e74 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,pre-,apprenticeship ,the term pre-apprenticeship means a training model or program that prepares individuals for acceptance into a registered apprenticeship and has a demonstrated partnership with one or more registered apprenticeships4 7#b7 ,registered apprenticeship ,the term registered apprenticeship means an apprenticeship program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq42 commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act71 that satisfies the requirements of parts #bi and #cj of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on ,january #a1 #bjbj74 #afaj4 ,on-the-job training and supportive services ,section #adj7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,workforce training and development 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in cooperation with the ,secretary of ,labor and any other department or agency of the ,government1 ,state agency1 authority1 association1 institution1 ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization1 corporation 7profit or nonprofit71 or any other organization or person1 is authorized to develop1 conduct1 and administer surface transportation and technology training1 including skill improvement programs1 and to develop and fund summer transportation institutes4 7#b7 ,state responsibilities ,a ,state department of transportation participating in the program under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 develop an annual workforce plan that identifies immediate and anticipated workforce gaps and underrepresentation of women and minorities and a detailed plan to fill such gaps and address such underrepresentation2 7,b7 establish an annual workforce development compact with the ,state workforce development board and appropriate agencies to provide a coordinated approach to workforce training1 job placement1 and identification of training and skill development program needs1 which shall be coordinated to the extent practical with an institution or agency1 such as a ,state workforce development board under section #aja of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunities ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa71 that has established skills training1 recruitment1 and placement resources2 and 7,c7 demonstrate program outcomes1 including-- 7i7 impact on areas with transportation workforce shortages2 7ii7 diversity of training participants2 7iii7 number and percentage of participants obtaining certifications or credentials required for specific types of employment2 7iv7 employment outcome1 including job placement and job retention rates and earnings1 using performance metrics established in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor and consistent with metrics used by programs under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 and 7v7 to the extent practical1 evidence that the program did not preclude workers that participate in training or registered apprenticeship activities under the program from being referred to1 or hired on1 projects funded under this chapter4 7#c7 ,funding ,from administrative funds made available under section #ajd7;a71 the ,secretary shall deduct such sums as necessary1 not to exceed #aj1jjj1jjj in each fiscal year1 for the administration of this subsection4 ,such sums shall remain available until expended4 7#d7 ,nonapplicability of title #da ,subsections 7b7 through 7d7 of section #faja of title #da shall not apply to contracts and agreements made under the authority granted to the ,secretary under this subsection4 7#e7 ,use of surface transportation program and national highway performance program funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not to exceed of #a percent of funds apportioned to a ,state under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #ajd7;b7 may be available to carry out this subsection upon request of the ,state transportation department to the ,secretary4 4 #afaa4 ,appalachian development highway system funding flexibility 7a7 ,in general ,any funds made available to a ,state for the ,appalachian development highway system program under subtitle ,,iv of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 before the date of enactment of this ,act may be used1 at the request of such ,state to the ,secretary of ,transportation1 for the purposes described in section #acc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,limitation ,the authority in subsection 7a7 may only be used by an ,appalachian development highway system ,state if all of the ,appalachian development highway system corridors authorized by subtitle ,,iv of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in such ,state1 have been fully completed and are open to traffic prior to the ,state making a request to the ,secretary as described in subsection 7a74 #afab4 ,transportation education development program ,section #ejd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e77#a7 by inserting and 7#h7 through 7#i7 after paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,reports ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate an annual report that includes-- 7,a7 a list of all grant recipients under this subsection2 7,b7 an explanation of why each recipient was chosen in accordance with the criteria under paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 a summary of each recipient's objective to carry out the purpose described in paragraph 7#a7 and an analysis of progress made toward achieving each such objective2 7,d7 an accounting for the use of ,federal funds obligated or expended in carrying out this subsection2 and 7,e7 an analysis of outcomes of the program under this subsection4 4 #afac4 ,working group on construction resources 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a working group 7in this section referred to as the ,working ,group7 to conduct a study on access to covered resources for infrastructure projects4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint to the ,working ,group individuals with knowledge and expertise in the production and transportation of covered resources4 7#b7 ,representation ,the ,working ,group shall include at least one representative of each of the following3 7,a7 ,state departments of transportation4 7,b7 ,state agencies associated with covered resources protection4 7,c7 ,state planning and geologic survey and mapping agencies4 7,d7 ,commercial motor vehicle operators1 including small business operators and operators who transport covered resources4 7,e7 ,covered resources producers4 7,f7 ,construction contractors4 7,g7 ,labor organizations4 7,h7 ,metropolitan planning organizations and regional planning organizations4 7,i7 ,indian ,tribes4 7,j7 ,professional surveying1 mapping1 and geospatial organizations4 7,k7 ,any other stakeholders that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,termination ,the ,working ,group shall terminate #f months after the date on which the ,secretary receives the report under subsection 7e77#a74 7c7 ,duties ,in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,working ,group shall analyze-- 7#a7 the use of covered resources in transportation projects funded with ,federal dollars2 7#b7 how the proximity of covered resources to such projects affects the cost and environmental impact of such projects2 7#c7 whether and how ,state1 ,tribal1 and local transportation and planning agencies consider covered resources when developing transportation projects2 and 7#d7 any challenges for transportation project sponsors regarding access and proximity to covered resources4 7d7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,working ,group shall consult with1 as appropriate-- 7#a7 chief executive officers of ,states2 7#b7 ,state and local transportation planning agencies2 7#c7 ,indian ,tribes2 7#d7 other relevant ,state1 ,tribal1 and local agencies1 including ,state agencies associated with covered resources protection2 7#e7 members of the public with industry experience with respect to covered resources2 7#f7 other ,federal entities that provide funding for transportation projects2 and 7#g7 any other stakeholder the ,working ,group determines appropriate4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,working group report ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,working ,group is established1 the ,working ,group shall submit to the ,secretary a report that includes-- 7,a7 the findings of the study required under subsection 7a71 including a summary of comments received during the consultation process under subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 any recommendations to preserve access to and reduce the costs and environmental impacts of covered resources for infrastructure projects4 7#b7 ,departmental report ,not later than #c months after the date on which the ,secretary receives the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a summary of the findings under such report and any recommendations1 as appropriate4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered resources ,the term covered resources means common variety materials used in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance1 including stone1 sand1 and gravel4 7#b7 ,indian ,tribes ,the term ,indian ,tribes has the meaning given such term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and each territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 #afad4 ,numbering system of highway interchanges 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #cae of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #a4cf of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may not impose a penalty on a ,state that does not comply with section #b;,e4#ca of the ,manual on ,uniform ,traffic ,control ,devices 7or a successor section7 with respect to the numbering of highway interchanges4 7b7 ,applicability ,subsection 7a7 shall only apply to a method of numbering of a highway interchange in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #afae4 ,toll credits 7a7 ,purposes ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 identify the extent of the demand to purchase toll credits2 7#b7 identify the expected cash price of toll credits2 7#c7 analyze the impact of the exchange of toll credits on transportation expenditures2 and 7#d7 identify any other repercussions of establishing a toll credit exchange4 7b7 ,solicitation ,to carry out the requirements of this section1 the ,secretary shall solicit information from ,states eligible to use a credit under section #abj7;i7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7#a7 the amount of unused toll credits1 including-- 7,a7 toll revenue generated and the sources of that revenue2 7,b7 toll revenue used by public1 quasi-public1 and private agencies to build1 improve1 or maintain highways1 bridges1 or tunnels that serve the public purpose of interstate commerce2 and 7,c7 an accounting of any ,federal funds used by the public1 quasi-public1 or private agency to build1 improve1 or maintain the toll facility1 to validate that the credit has been reduced by a percentage equal to the percentage of the total cost of building1 improving1 or maintaining the facility that was derived from ,federal funds2 7#b7 the documentation of maintenance of effort for toll credits earned by the ,state2 and 7#c7 the accuracy of the accounting system of the ,state to earn and track toll credits4 7c7 ,website ,the ,secretary shall make available a publicly accessible website on which a ,state eligible to use a credit under section #abj7;i7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code shall publish the information described under subsection 7b77#a74 7d7 ,evaluation and recommendations to congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,transportation-- 7#a7 an evaluation of the accuracy of the accounting and documentation of toll credits earned under section #abj7;i72 7#b7 a determination whether a toll credit marketplace is viable and cost effective2 7#c7 estimates1 to the extent possible1 of the average sale price of toll credits2 and 7#d7 recommendations on any modifications necessary1 including legislative changes1 to establish and implement a toll credit exchange program4 7e7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,state has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afaf4 ,transportation construction materials procurement 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall initiate a review of the procurement processes used by ,state departments of transportation to select construction materials on projects utilizing ,federal-aid highway funds4 7b7 ,contents ,the review under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a review of competitive practices in the bidding process for transportation construction materials2 7#b7 a list of ,states that currently issue bids that include flexibility in the type of construction materials used to meet the project specifications2 7#c7 any information provided by ,states on considerations that influence the decision to include competition by type of material in transportation construction projects2 7#d7 any data on whether issuing bids that include flexibility in the type of construction materials used to meet the project specifications will affect project costs over the lifecycle of an asset2 7#e7 any data on the degree to which competition leads to greater use of sustainable1 innovative1 or resilient materials2 and 7#f7 an evaluation of any barriers to more widespread use of competitive bidding processes for transportation construction materials4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make publicly available1 a report on the review initiated by the ,secretary pursuant to this section4 #afag4 ,nationwide road safety assessment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall1 every #b years1 conduct nationwide1 on-the-ground road safety assessments focused on pedestrian and bicycle safety in each ,state4 7b7 ,requirements ,the assessments required under subsection 7a7 shall be conducted-- 7#a7 by ,department of ,transportation field offices from the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 the ,national ,highway ,transportation ,safety ,administration1 the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 and the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration2 and 7#b7 in consultation with-- 7,a7 ,state and local agencies with jurisdiction over pedestrian and bicycle safety2 7,b7 pedestrian safety and bicycle safety advocacy organizations2 and 7,c7 other relevant pedestrian and bicycle safety stakeholders4 7c7 ,purposes ,the purpose of the assessments under this section is to-- 7#a7 identify and examine specific locations with documented or perceived problems with pedestrian and bicycle safety and access2 7#b7 examine barriers to providing safe pedestrian and bicycle access to transportation infrastructure2 and 7#c7 develop and issue recommendations designed to effectively address specific safety and access issues and enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety in high risk areas4 7d7 ,report on ,state assessments ,upon completion of the assessment of a ,state1 the ,secretary shall issue1 and make available to the public1 a report containing the assessment that includes-- 7#a7 a list of locations that have been assessed as presenting a danger to pedestrians or bicyclists2 and 7#b7 recommendations to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety in those locations4 7e7 ,report on nationwide program ,upon completion of the biannual assessment nationwide required under this section1 the ,secretary shall issue1 and make available to the public1 that covers assessments for all jurisdictions and also present it to the congressional transportation committees4 7f7 ,national pedestrian and bicycle safety database ,the ,secretary1 in order to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and improve information sharing on pedestrian and bicycle safety challenges between the ,federal ,government and ,state and local governments1 shall maintain a national pedestrian and bicycle safety database that includes-- 7#a7 a list of high-risk intersections1 roads1 and highways with a documented history of pedestrian or bicycle accidents or fatalities and details regarding those incidents2 and 7#b7 information on corrective measures that have been implemented at the ,state1 local1 or ,federal level to enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety at those high risk areas1 including details on the nature and date of corrective action4 7g7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state means each of the ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and ,puerto ,rico4 #afah4 ,climate resilient transportation infrastructure study 7a7 ,climate resilient transportation infrastructure study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,transportation ,research ,board of the ,national ,academies to conduct a study of the actions needed to ensure that ,federal agencies are taking into account current and future climate conditions in planning1 designing1 building1 operating1 maintaining1 investing in1 and upgrading any federally funded transportation infrastructure investments4 7b7 ,methodologies ,in conducting the study1 the ,transportation ,research ,board shall build on the methodologies examined and recommended in-- 7#a7 the #bjah report issued the ,american ,society of ,civil ,engineers1 titled ,climate-,resilient ,infrastructure3 ,adaptive ,design and ,risk ,management2 and 7#b7 the report issued by the ,california ,climate-,safe ,infrastructure ,working ,group1 titled ,paying it ,forward3 ,the ,path ,toward ,climate-,safe ,infrastructure in ,california4 7c7 ,contents of study ,the study shall include specific recommendations regarding the following3 7#a7 ,integrating scientific knowledge of projected climate change impacts1 and other relevant data and information1 into ,federal infrastructure planning1 design1 engineering1 construction1 operation and maintenance4 7#b7 ,addressing critical information gaps and challenges4 7#c7 ,financing options to help fund climate-resilient infrastructure4 7#d7 ,a platform or process to facilitate communication between climate scientists and other experts with infrastructure planners1 engineers and other relevant experts4 7#e7 ,a stakeholder process to engage with representatives of ,state1 local1 tribal and community groups4 7#f7 ,a platform for tracking ,federal funding of climate-resilient infrastructure4 7#g7 ,labor and workforce needs to implement climate-resilient transportation infrastructure projects including new and emerging skills1 training programs1 competencies and recognized postsecondary credentials that may be required to adequately equip the workforce4 7#h7 ,outlining how ,federal infrastructure planning1 design1 engineering1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance impact the environment and public health of disproportionately exposed communities4 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term disproportionately exposed communities means a community in which climate change1 pollution1 or environmental destruction have exacerbated systemic racial1 regional1 social1 environmental1 and economic injustices by disproportionately affecting indigenous peoples1 communities of color1 migrant communities1 deindustrialized communities1 depopulated rural communities1 the poor1 low-income workers1 women1 the elderly1 residents of public housing 7as such term is defined in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77 and of other housing assisted under other ,federal affordable housing programs as so designated by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 people experiencing homelessness1 people with disabilities1 people who are incarcerated1 or youth4 7d7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the study1 the ,transportation ,research ,board shall determine the need for information related to climate resilient transportation infrastructure by considering-- 7#a7 the current informational and institutional barriers to integrating projected infrastructure risks posed by climate change into federal infrastructure planning1 design1 engineering1 construction1 operation and maintenance2 7#b7 the critical information needed by engineers1 planners and those charged with infrastructure upgrades and maintenance to better incorporate climate change risks and impacts over the lifetime of projects2 7#c7 how to select an appropriate1 adaptive engineering design for a range of future climate scenarios as related to infrastructure planning and investment2 7#d7 how to incentivize and incorporate systems thinking into engineering design to maximize the benefits of multiple natural functions and emissions reduction1 as well as regional planning2 7#e7 how to take account of the risks of cascading infrastructure failures and develop more holistic approaches to evaluating and mitigating climate risks2 7#f7 how to ensure that investments in infrastructure resilience benefit all communities1 including communities of color1 low-income communities1 residents of public housing 7as such term is defined in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77 and of other housing assisted under other ,federal affordable housing programs as so designated by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,indian ,tribes that face a disproportionate risk from climate change and in many cases have experienced long-standing unmet needs and underinvestment in critical infrastructure2 7#g7 how to incorporate capital assessment and planning training and techniques1 including a range of financing options to help local and ,state governments plan for and provide matching funds2 7#h7 how federal agencies can track and monitor federally funded resilient infrastructure in a coordinated fashion to help build the understanding of the cost-benefit of resilient infrastructure and to build the capacity for implementing resilient infrastructure2 and 7#i7 the occupations1 skillsets1 training programs1 competencies and recognized postsecondary credentials that will be needed to implement such climate-resilient transportation infrastructure projects1 and how to ensure that any new jobs created by such projects ensure that priority hiring considerations are given to individuals facing barriers to employment1 including individuals registered with a one-stop center1 as defined under section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb71 communities of color1 low-income communities1 residents of public housing 7as such term is defined in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77 and of other housing assisted under other ,federal affordable housing programs as so designated by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,indian ,tribes that face a disproportionate risk from climate change and have been excluded from job opportunities4 7e7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study1 the ,transportation ,research ,board-- 7#a7 shall convene and consult with a panel of national experts1 including operators and users of ,federal transportation infrastructure and private sector stakeholders2 and 7#b7 is encouraged to consult with-- 7,a7 representatives from the thirteen federal agencies that comprise the ,united ,states ,global ,change ,research ,program2 7,b7 representatives from the ,department of the ,treasury2 7,c7 professional engineers with relevant expertise in infrastructure design2 7,d7 scientists from the ,national ,academies with relevant expertise2 7,e7 scientists1 social scientists and experts from academic and research institutions who have expertise in climate change projections and impacts2 engineering2 architecture2 or other relevant areas of expertise2 7,f7 licensed architects with relevant experience in infrastructure design2 7,g7 certified planners2 7,h7 representatives of ,state and local governments and ,indian ,tribes2 7,i7 representatives of environmental justice groups2 and 7,j7 representatives of labor unions that represent key trades and industries involved in infrastructure projects4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,transportation ,research ,board shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on the results of the study conducted under this section4 #afai4 ,natural gas1 electric battery1 and zero emission vehicles ,subsection 7s7 of section #abg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code is amended to read as follows3 7s7 ,natural gas1 electric battery1 and zero emission vehicles ,a vehicle1 if operated by an engine fueled primarily by natural gas1 powered primarily by means of electric battery power1 or fueled primarily by means of other zero emission fuel technologies1 may exceed the weight limit on the power unit by up to #b1jjj pounds 7up to a maximum gross vehicle weight of #hb1jjj pounds7 under this section4 4 #afbj4 ,guidance on evacuation routes 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,guidance ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 and consistent with guidance issued by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency pursuant to section #abji of the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed71 shall revise existing guidance or issue new guidance as appropriate for ,state and local governments and ,indian ,tribes regarding the design1 construction1 maintenance1 retrofit1 and repair of evacuation routes4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in revising or issuing guidance under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall consider-- 7,a7 methods that assist evacuation routes to-- 7i7 withstand the effects of hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces on viability1 including recommendations regarding appropriate drainage structures or other flood prevention mechanisms to manage stormwater1 runoff1 and the effect of storm surge2 7ii7 withstand the risks that flammability poses to viability2 7iii7 improve durability1 strength 7including the ability to withstand tensile stresses and compressive stresses71 and sustainability2 and 7iv7 provide for long-term cost savings2 7,b7 the ability of evacuation routes to effectively manage contraflow operations2 7,c7 for evacuation routes on public lands1 the viewpoints of the applicable ,federal land management agency regarding emergency operations1 sustainability1 and resource protection2 and 7,d7 such other items the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,report ,in the case in which the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 concludes existing guidance addresses the considerations in paragraph 7#b71 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a detailed report describing how existing guidance addresses such considerations4 7b7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall study the vulnerability of evacuation routes that are part of the national highway system to the risks of extreme weather1 including flooding and storm surge4 7#b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall examine-- 7,a7 the likelihood of ,federal evacuation routes flooding during a #ajj-year1 #ejj-year1 and #ajjj-year weather event2 7,b7 whether ,federal evacuation routes that have historically flooded have recovered quickly from extreme weather events2 7,c7 the availability of alternative evacuation routes to accommodate the flow of evacuees in the event of an evacuation route becoming impassable due to flooding2 and 7,d7 the impact of impassable evacuation routes on vulnerable individuals1 with consideration of the return of evacuees after an extreme weather event1 including-- 7i7 individuals with a physical or mental disability2 7ii7 individuals in schools1 daycare centers1 mobile home parks1 prisons1 nursing homes1 and other long-term care facilities and detention centers2 7iii7 individuals with limited proficiency in ,english2 7iv7 the elderly2 and 7v7 individuals who are tourists1 seasonal workers1 or homeless4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report summarizing the study and the results of such study1 including identifying which segments of ,federal evacuation routes are most vulnerable to becoming impassable due to flooding4 #afba4 ,high priority corridors on ,national ,highway ,system 7a7 ,identification 7#a7 ,central ,texas ,corridor ,section #aaje7;c77#hd7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia is amended to read as follows3 7#hd7 ,the ,central ,texas ,corridor1 including the route-- 7,a7 commencing in the vicinity of ,texas ,highway #cch in ,odessa1 ,texas1 running eastward generally following ,interstate ,route #bj1 connecting to ,texas ,highway #aeh in the vicinity of ,midland1 ,texas1 then following ,texas ,highway #aeh eastward to ,united ,states ,route #hg and then following ,united ,states ,route #hg southeastward1 passing in the vicinity of ,san ,angelo1 ,texas1 and connecting to ,united ,states ,route #aij in the vicinity of ,brady1 ,texas2 7,b7 commencing at the intersection of ,interstate ,route #aj and ,united ,states ,route #aij in ,pecos ,county1 ,texas1 and following ,united ,states ,route #aij to ,brady1 ,texas2 7,c7 following portions of ,united ,states ,route #aij eastward1 passing in the vicinity of ,fort ,hood1 ,killeen1 ,belton1 ,temple1 ,bryan1 ,college ,station1 ,huntsville1 ,livingston1 ,woodville1 and ,jasper1 to the logical terminus of ,texas ,highway #fc at the ,sabine ,river ,bridge at ,burrs ,crossing and including a loop generally encircling ,bryan_/,college ,station1 ,texas2 7,d7 following ,united ,states ,route #hc southward from the vicinity of ,eden1 ,texas1 to a logical connection to ,interstate ,route #aj at ,junction1 ,texas2 7,e7 following ,united ,states ,route #fi from ,interstate ,route #aj in ,beaumont1 ,texas1 north to ,united ,states ,route #aij in the vicinity of ,woodville1 ,texas2 7,f7 following ,united ,states ,route #if from ,interstate ,route #aj in ,beaumont1 ,texas1 north to ,united ,states ,route #aij in the vicinity of ,jasper1 ,texas2 and 7,g7 following ,united ,states ,route #aij1 ,state ,highway #cje1 and ,united ,states ,route #che from ,interstate ,route #aj in ,pecos ,county1 ,texas to ,interstate #bj at ,odessa1 ,texas4 4 7#b7 ,central ,louisiana ,corridor ,section #aaje7;c7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ib7 ,the ,central ,louisiana ,corridor commencing at the logical terminus of ,louisiana ,highway #h at the ,sabine ,river ,bridge at ,burrs ,crossing and generally following portions of ,louisiana ,highway #h to ,leesville1 ,louisiana1 and then eastward on ,louisiana ,highway #bh1 passing in the vicinity of ,alexandria1 ,pineville1 ,walters1 and ,archie1 to the logical terminus of ,united ,states ,route #hd at the ,mississippi ,river ,bridge at ,vidalia1 ,louisiana4 4 7#c7 ,central ,mississippi ,corridor ,section #aaje7;c7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ic7 ,the ,central ,mississippi ,corridor1 including the route-- 7,a7 commencing at the logical terminus of ,united ,states ,route #hd at the ,mississippi ,river and then generally following portions of ,united ,states ,route #hd passing in the vicinity of ,natchez1 ,brookhaven1 ,monticello1 ,prentiss1 and ,collins1 to ,interstate #ei in the vicinity of ,laurel1 ,mississippi1 and continuing on ,interstate ,route #ei north to ,interstate ,route #bj and on ,interstate ,route #bj to the ,mississippi-,alabama ,state ,border2 and 7,b7 commencing in the vicinity of ,laurel1 ,mississippi1 running south on ,interstate ,route #ei to ,united ,states ,route #ih in the vicinity of ,hattiesburg1 connecting to ,united ,states ,route #di south then following ,united ,states ,route #di south to ,interstate ,route #aj in the vicinity of ,gulfport and following ,mississippi ,route #fja southerly terminating near the ,mississippi ,state ,port at ,gulfport4 4 7#d7 ,middle ,alabama ,corridor ,section #aaje7;c7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#id7 ,the ,middle ,alabama ,corridor including the route-- 7,a7 beginning at the ,alabama-,mississippi ,border generally following portions of ,i-#bj until following a new interstate extension paralleling ,united ,states ,highway #hj specifically3 7,b7 crossing ,alabama ,route #bh near ,coatopa1 ,alabama1 traveling eastward crossing ,united ,states ,highway #dc and ,alabama ,route #fi near ,selma1 ,alabama1 traveling eastwards closely paralleling ,united ,states ,highway #hj to the south crossing over ,alabama ,routes #bb1 #da1 and #ba1 until its intersection with ,i-#fe near ,hope ,hull1 ,alabama2 7,c7 continuing east along the proposed ,montgomery ,outer ,loop south of ,montgomery1 ,alabama where it would next join with ,i-#he east of ,montgomery1 ,alabama2 7,d7 continuing along ,i-#he east bound until its intersection with ,united ,states ,highway #bhj near ,opelika1 ,alabama or ,united ,states ,highway #hj near ,tuskegee1 ,alabama2 and 7,e7 generally following the most expedient route until intersecting with existing ,united ,states ,highway #hj 7,,jr ,allen ,parkway7 through ,phenix ,city until continuing into ,columbus1 ,georgia4 4 7#e7 ,middle ,georgia ,corridor ,section #aaje7;c7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ie7 ,the ,middle ,georgia ,corridor including the route-- 7,a7 beginning at the ,alabama-,georgia ,border generally following the ,fall ,line ,freeway from ,columbus ,georgia to ,augusta1 ,georgia specifically3 7,b7 travelling along ,united ,states ,route #hj 7,,jr ,allen ,parkway7 through ,columbus1 ,georgia and near ,fort ,benning1 ,georgia1 east to ,talbot ,county1 ,georgia where it would follow ,georgia ,route #if1 then commencing on ,georgia ,route #di;,c 7,fort ,valley ,bypass7 to ,georgia ,route #di 7,peach ,parkway7 to its intersection with ,interstate route #ge in ,byron1 ,georgia2 7,c7 continuing north along ,interstate ,route #ge through ,warner ,robins and ,macon1 ,georgia where it would meet ,interstate ,route #af4 ,following ,interstate #af east it would next join ,united ,states ,route #hj and then onto ,state ,route #eg2 and 7,d7 commencing with ,state ,route #eg which turns into ,state ,route #bd near ,milledgeville1 ,georgia would then bypass ,wrens1 ,georgia with a newly constructed bypass4 ,after the bypass it would join ,united ,states ,route #a near ,fort ,gordon into ,augusta1 ,georgia where it will terminate at ,interstate ,route #ebj4 4 7#f7 ,louisiana ,capital ,region ,section #aaje7;c7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#if7 ,the ,louisiana ,capital ,region ,high ,priority ,corridor1 which shall generally follow-- 7,a7 ,interstate #aj1 between its intersections with ,interstate #ab and ,louisiana ,highway #dae2 7,b7 ,louisiana ,highway #dae1 between its intersections with ,interstate #aj and ,united ,states route #aij2 7,c7 ,united ,states route #aij1 between its intersections with ,louisiana ,highway #dae and intersection with ,interstate #aaj2 7,d7 ,interstate #aaj1 between its intersections with ,united ,states route #aij and ,interstate #aj2 7,e7 ,louisiana ,highway #cj1 near ,st4 ,gabriel1 ,,la and its intersections with ,interstate #aj2 7,f7 ,louisiana ,highway #a1 near ,white ,castle1 ,,la and its intersection with ,interstate #aj2 and 7,g7 ,a bridge connecting ,louisiana ,highway #a with ,louisiana ,highway #cj1 south of the ,interstate described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 7b7 ,inclusion of certain segments on interstate system ,section #aaje7;e77#e77;,a7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,ix7 of subsection 7c77#ch77;,a77i71 subsection 7c77#ch77;,a77iv71 after subsection 7c77#cg712 7#b7 by inserting subsection 7c77#hd71 after subsection 7c77#hc712 and 7#c7 by striking and subsection 7c77#ia7 and inserting subsection 7c77#ia71 subsection 7c77#ib71 subsection 7c77#ic71 subsection 7c77#id71 subsection 7c77#ie71 and subsection 7c77#if74 7c7 ,designation ,section #aaje7;e77#e77;,c7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia is amended by striking ,the route referred to in subsection 7c77#hd7 is designated as ,interstate ,route ,i-#ad4 and inserting ,the route referred to in subsection 7c77#hd77;,a7 is designated as ,interstate ,route ,i-#ad ,north4 ,the route referred to in subsection 7c77#hd77;,b7 is designated as ,interstate ,route ,i-#ad ,south4 ,the ,bryan_/,college ,station1 ,texas loop referred to in subsection 7c77#hd7 is designated as ,interstate ,route ,i-#bad4 ,the routes referred to in subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 and 7,g7 of subsection 7c77#hd7 and in subsections 7c77#ib71 7c77#ic71 7c77#id71 and 7c77#ie7 are designated as ,interstate ,route ,i-#ad44 #afbb4 ,guidance on inundated and submerged roads 7a7 ,guidance ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall review the guidance issued pursuant to section #abbh of the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed71 and revise or issue new guidance regarding repair1 restoration1 and replacement of inundated and submerged roads damaged or destroyed by a major disaster declared pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 with respect to roads eligible for assistance under ,federal ,highway ,administration programs4 7b7 ,considerations ,in revising or issuing new guidance under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consider methods of repair1 restoration1 and replacement of damaged or destroyed roads that-- 7#a7 improve the ability of a previously inundated or submerged road to withstand the effects of hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces1 including stormwater1 runoff1 or storm surge2 and 7#b7 provide for long-term cost savings4 #afbc4 ,dry bulk weight tolerance ,section #abg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,dry bulk weight tolerance 7#a7 ,definition of dry bulk goods ,in this subsection1 the term dry bulk goods means any homogeneous unmarked nonliquid cargo being transported in a trailer specifically designed for that purpose4 7#b7 ,weight tolerance ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 except for the maximum gross vehicle weight limitation1 a commercial motor vehicle transporting dry bulk goods may not exceed #aaj percent of the maximum weight on any axle or axle group described in subsection 7a71 including any enforcement tolerance4 4 #afbd4 ,highway use tax evasion projects ,section #adc7;b77#b77;,a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjaf through #bjbj and inserting #bjbc through #bjbf4 #afbe4 ,labor standards ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that funds authorized or made available by this ,act1 or the amendments made by this ,act1 should not be used to purchase products produced whole or in part through the use of child labor1 as such term is defined in ,article #c of the ,international ,labor ,organization ,convention concerning the prohibition and immediate action for the elimination of the worst forms of child labor 7,december #b1 #bjjj71 or in violation of human rights4 #afbf4 ,climate resiliency report by ,,gao 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall evaluate and issue a report to ,congress on the economic benefits1 including avoided impacts on property and life1 of the use of model1 consensus-based building codes1 standards1 and provisions that support resilience to climate risks and impacts1 including-- 7#a7 flooding2 7#b7 wildfires2 7#c7 hurricanes2 7#d7 heat waves2 7#e7 droughts2 7#f7 rises in sea level2 and 7#g7 extreme weather4 7b7 ,report issues ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the status of adoption of building codes1 standards1 and provisions within the ,states1 territories1 and tribes at the ,state or jurisdictional level2 including whether the adopted codes meet or exceed the most recent published edition of a national1 consensus-based model code4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the extent to which pre-disaster mitigation measures provide benefits to the nation and individual ,states1 territories and tribes1 including-- 7,a7 an economic analysis of the benefits to the design and construction of new resilient infrastructure2 7,b7 losses avoided1 including economic losses1 number of structures 7buildings1 roads1 bridges71 and injuries and deaths by utilizing building codes and standards that prioritize resiliency2 and 7,c7 an economic analysis of the benefits to using hazard resistant building codes in rebuilding and repairing infrastructure following a disaster4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the building codes and standards referenced or otherwise currently incorporated into ,federal policies and programs1 including but not limited to grants1 incentive programs1 technical assistance and design and construction criteria1 administered by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 7hereinafter referred to as ,,fema71 including-- 7,a7 the extent to which such codes and standards contribute to increasing climate resiliency2 7,b7 recommendations for how ,,fema could improve their use of codes and standards to prepare for climate change and address resiliency in housing1 public buildings1 and infrastructure such as roads and bridges2 and 7,c7 how ,,fema could increase efforts to support the adoption of hazard resistant codes by the ,states1 territories1 and ,indian ,tribes4 7#d7 ,recommendations for ,,fema on how to better incorporate climate resiliency into efforts to rebuild after natural disasters4 #afbg4 ,designation of ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,voting ,rights ,highway 7a7 ,designation ,the portion of ,united ,states ,route #hj from ,selma1 ,alabama to ,montgomery1 ,alabama shall be known as the ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,voting ,rights ,highway4 7b7 ,references ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the portion of ,united ,states ,route #hj from ,selma1 ,alabama to ,montgomery1 ,alabama is deemed to be a reference to the ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,voting ,rights ,highway4 #afbh4 ,,gao study on capital needs of public ferries 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the capital investment needs of ,united ,states public ferries and how ,federal funding programs are meeting such needs4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall examine the feasibility of including ,united ,states public ferries in the conditions and performance report of the ,department of ,transportation4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report describing the results of the study described in subsection 7a71 including any recommendations for how to include ferries in the conditions and performance report of the ,department of ,transportation4 #afbi4 ,use of modeling and simulation technology ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department of ,transportation should utilize1 to the fullest and most economically feasible extent practicable1 modeling and simulation technology to analyze highway and public transportation projects authorized by this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act to ensure that these projects-- 7#a7 increase transportation capacity and safety1 alleviate congestion1 and reduce travel time and environmental impacts2 and 7#b7 are as cost effective as practicable4 #afcj4 ,,gao study on per-mile user fee equity 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall carry out a study on the impact of equity issues associated with per-mile user fee funding systems on the surface transportation system4 7b7 ,contents ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following with respect to per-mile user fee systems3 7#a7 ,the financial1 social1 and other impacts of per-mile user fee systems on individuals1 low-income individuals1 and individuals of different races4 7#b7 ,the impact that access to alternative modes of transportation1 including public transportation1 has in carrying out per-mile user fee systems4 7#c7 ,the ability to access jobs and services1 which may include healthcare facilities1 child care1 education and workforce training1 food sources1 banking and other financial institutions1 and other retail shopping establishments4 7#d7 ,equity issues for low-income individuals in urban and rural areas4 7#e7 ,any differing impacts on passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles4 7c7 ,inclusions ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall include an analysis of the ,state surface transportation system funding pilot program under section #fjbj of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note74 7d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment after this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make publicly available1 a report containing the results of the study under subsection 7a71 including recommendations for how to equitably implement per-mile user fee systems4 7e7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,per-mile user fee ,the term per-mile user fee means a revenue mechanism that-- 7,a7 is applied to road users operating motor vehicles on the surface transportation system2 and 7,b7 is based on the number of vehicle miles traveled by an individual road user4 7#b7 ,commercial vehicle ,the term commercial vehicle has the meaning given the term commercial motor vehicle in section #caaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afca4 ,,gao review of equity considerations at ,state ,d,o,ts 7a7 ,review required ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall undertake a review of the extent to which ,state departments of transportation have in place best practices1 standards1 and protocols designed to ensure equity considerations in transportation planning1 project selection1 and project delivery1 including considerations of the diverse transportation needs of low-income populations1 minority populations1 and other diverse populations4 7b7 ,evaluation ,after the completion of the review under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall issue and make available on a publicly accessible ,website a report detailing-- 7#a7 findings based on the review in subsection 7a72 7#b7 a comprehensive set of recommendations for ,state departments of transportation to improve equity considerations1 which may include model legislation1 best practices1 or guidance2 and 7#c7 any recommendations to ,congress for additional statutory authority needed to support ,state department of transportation efforts to incorporate equity considerations into transportation planning1 project selection1 and project delivery4 7c7 ,report ,after completing the review and evaluation required under subsections 7a7 and 7b71 and not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall make available on a publicly accessible ,website1 a report that includes-- 7#a7 findings based on the review conducted under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the outcome of the evaluation conducted under subsection 7b72 7#c7 a comprehensive set of recommendations to improve equity considerations in the public transportation industry1 including recommendations for statutory changes if applicable2 and 7#d7 the actions that the ,secretary of ,transportation could take to effectively address the recommendations provided under paragraph 7#c74 #afcb4 ,study on effectiveness of suicide prevention nets and barriers for structures other than bridges 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to identify-- 7#a7 the types of structures1 other than bridges1 that attract a high number of individuals attempting suicide-by-jumping2 7#b7 the characteristics that distinguish structures identified under paragraph 7#a7 from similar structures that do not attract a high number of individuals attempting suicide-by-jumping2 7#c7 the types of nets or barriers that are effective at reducing suicide-by-jumping with respect to the structures identified under paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 methods of reducing suicide-by-jumping with respect to the structures identified under paragraph 7#a7 other than nets and barriers2 7#e7 quantitative measures of the effectiveness of the nets and barriers identified under paragraph 7#c72 7#f7 quantitative measures of the effectiveness of the additional methods identified under paragraph 7#d72 7#g7 the entities that typically install the nets and barriers identified under paragraph 7#c72 and 7#h7 the costs of the nets and barriers identified under paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #afcc4 ,transportation planning activities ,the ,secretary or ,transportation shall take all reasonable efforts to provide assistance for an ,olympic or ,paralympic event1 or a ,special ,olympics ,international event1 including the following3 7#a7 ,planning activities of ,states and metropolitan planning organizations and transportation projects relating to an international ,olympic or ,paralympic event1 or a ,special ,olympics ,international event1 under sections #acd and #ace of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,developing intermodal transportation plans necessary for the projects1 in coordination with ,state and local transportation agencies4 7#c7 ,efforts to expedite review and comment by the ,department of ,transportation on any required submittals pertaining to an ,olympic or ,paralympic event or a ,special ,olympics ,international event4 7#d7 ,providing technical assistance4 #afcd4 ,better ,utilizing ,infrastructure for ,lasting ,development of ,veterans ,businesses 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,small business concern ,the term small business concern has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 7#b7 ,veteran ,the term veteran has the meaning given the term in section #aja7b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,veteran owned small business concern ,the term veteran owned small business concern has the meaning given the term small business concern owned and controlled by veterans in section #c7q7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb 7q774 7b7 ,amounts for veteran owned small business concerns ,except to the extent that the ,secretary of ,transportation determines otherwise1 not less than #c percent of the amounts made available for any program under titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,v1 and ,,vii of this division and section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns4 7c7 ,uniform criteria ,the ,secretary shall establish minimum uniform criteria for use by ,state governments in certifying whether a concern qualifies as a veteran owned small business concern for the purpose of this section4 ,such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern4 7d7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary shall establish minimum requirements for use by ,state government in reporting to the ,secretary-- 7#a7 information concerning veteran owned small business concern awards1 commitments1 and achievement2 and 7#b7 such other information as the ,secretary determined to be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the veterans business enterprise program4 #afce4 ,vehicle weight limitations ,section #abg7;i77#a77;,a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting an emergency or before a major disaster4 #afcf4 ,roadway worker protection working group 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a working group 7in this section referred to as the ,working ,group7 to review the methods1 practices1 and technologies necessary to protect workers in roadway work zones4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint to the ,working ,group individuals with knowledge and expertise in roadway safety4 7#b7 ,representation ,the ,working group shall include at least one representative of each of the following3 7,a7 ,state departments of transportation4 7,b7 ,local governments or metropolitan planning organizations4 7,c7 ,temporary traffic control organizations4 7,d7 ,roadway user organizations4 7,e7 ,vehicle and commercial vehicle manufacturers4 7,f7 ,labor organizations4 7,g7 ,traffic safety organizations4 7,h7 ,motor carrier and independent owner-operator organizations4 7,i7 ,law enforcement and first responder organizations4 7,j7 ,autonomous vehicle technology companies4 7,k7 ,any other stakeholders that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,termination ,the ,working ,group shall terminate #f months after the date on which the ,secretary receives the report under subsection 7f77#a74 7c7 ,duties ,in carrying out the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,working ,group shall-- 7#a7 evaluate and analyze current work zone safety and worker protection traffic control best practices2 7#b7 identify causes of work zone injuries and fatalities2 7#c7 identify and evaluate technologies related to vehicle interaction with work zones and workers in work zones2 and 7#d7 identify challenges for transportation construction project sponsors regarding improving work zone safety4 7d7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,working ,group shall consult with-- 7#a7 transportation construction contractor organizations2 7#b7 roadway and roadway safety equipment manufacturer organizations2 7#c7 academic experts2 and 7#d7 any other stakeholder the ,working ,group determines appropriate4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,working group report ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,working ,group is established1 the ,working ,group shall submit to the ,secretary a report that includes-- 7,a7 the findings of the review required under subsection 7a71 including a summary of any comments received during the consultation process under subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 recommendations on safety countermeasures1 technologies1 programs and policies for the ,department of ,transportation to improve roadway work zone safety and practices4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a month after the date on which the ,secretary receives a report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a summary of the report4 #afcg4 ,,gao study on nature-based solutions for coastal highway resilience 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the utilization of nature-based solutions for improving the resilience of coastal highways and bridges4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall examine-- 7#a7 the resiliency benefits of nature-based features that work in conjunction with structural features to protect coastal highways and bridges by reducing the impacts of floods or other risks of extreme weather2 7#b7 the ecological benefits of nature-based features for habitat restoration1 water quality improvements1 and recreational aesthetics2 7#c7 any potential savings to taxpayers over the lifecycles of roadways produced by an integrated approach to resilience against extreme weather2 7#d7 the utilization rates for integrated nature-based solutions among transportation agencies2 and 7#e7 any barriers to the use of nature-based solutions by transportation agencies to improve the resilience of coastal roads and bridges4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report summarizing the study under subsection 7a7 and the results of such study1 including recommendations for how the ,federal ,highway ,administration can encourage transportation agencies to use natural and nature-based features to improve the resilience of coastal highways and bridges4 #afch4 ,repeal of pilot program ,section #cbe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 #afci4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,in general ,title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,name correction ,section #aja7;a77#ag77;,c71 as redesignated by section #aajc7a77;,a7 of this ,act1 is amended by striking ,united ,states ,customs and ,immigration ,services and inserting ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 7#b7 ,transfer of funds ,section #ajd7;f77#c7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,federal ,highway ,administration and inserting an operating administration of the ,department of ,transportation2 and 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,federal ,highway ,administration and inserting an operating administration of the ,department of ,transportation4 7#c7 ,terms and conditions ,section #ajh7;c77#c77;,f7 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 after ,policy ,act2 and 7,b7 by striking this ,act and inserting this title4 7#d7 ,exclusion ,section #aab7;b77#b7 is amended in subparagraph 7,f7 by striking 7,f7 and all that follows through ,subparagraphs and inserting 7,f7 ,subparagraphs4 7#e7 ,reference to statewide transportation improvement program ,section #aae7;c7 is amended by striking #ace7;f7 and inserting #ace7;g74 7#f7 ,opportunity for comment ,section #acd7;j7 is amended by striking subsection 7i77#e7 both places it appears and inserting subsection 7i77#f74 7#g7 ,performance-based approach ,section #ace7;f77#g77;,b7 is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period4 7#h7 ,efficient environmental reviews for project decisionmaking ,section #aci is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a7 by inserting 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 after of #aifi2 7,b7 in subsection 7c7 by inserting 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 after of #aifi each place it appears2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7k77#b7 by inserting 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 after of #aifi4 7#i7 ,nondiscrimination ,section #adj7;a7 is amended1 in the third sentence1 by inserting a comma after ,secretary4 7#aj7 ,public transportation ,section #adb is amended by striking subsection 7i74 7#aa7 ,congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program ,section #adi is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a77ii7 by striking 2 or1 and inserting 2 or2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g77#b77;,b7 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 2 and4 7#ab7 ,tribal transportation program data collection ,section #bja7;c77#f77;,a77ii7 is amended by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq47 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq474 7#ac7 ,tribal transportation program ,section #bjb is amended-- 7,a7 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq47 each place it appears and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq472 7,b7 in subsection 7a77#aj77;,b7 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;e7b77 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjg7;b772 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#e7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting the after agreement under2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#f77;,a7 by inserting the after in accordance with4 7#ad7 ,permissible uses of recreational trails program apportioned funds ,section #bjf7;d77#b77;,g7 is amended by striking use of recreational trails and inserting uses of recreational trails4 7#ae7 ,tribal transportation self-governance program ,section #bjg is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7g7-- 7i7 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;j-#a7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe72 and 7ii7 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;j-#a7;f77 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe7;f772 7,b7 in subsection 7l7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#e7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echf72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#f7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echg72 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#g7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echh72 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#i7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecij72 7v7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#aj7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecia72 7vi7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#aa7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecib72 7vii7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ad7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecie72 7viii7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ae7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecif72 and 7ix7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ag7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecih72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7m77#b7-- 7i7 by striking #eje and inserting #eja2 and 7ii7 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b2 #deh;aaa7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd2 #echa74 7#af7 ,buy ,america ,section #cac is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7e77#b7 by striking ,states2 and inserting ,states12 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f77#a7 by striking 1 and and inserting 2 and4 7#ag7 ,procedures for a gift or donation ,section #cbc7;d7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by inserting 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 after of #aifi4 7#ah7 ,highway safety programs ,section #djb7;b77#a77;,e7 is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 2 and4 7#ai7 ,use of freight capacity building program funds ,section #ejd7;g77#f7 is amended by striking make grants or to and inserting make grants to4 7#bj7 ,development phase activities ,section #fjb7;e7 is amended by striking #fja7;a77#a77;,a7 and inserting #fja7;a77#b77;,a74 7b7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,the table of contents for title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the item relating to chapter #a by striking ,federal ,aid ,highways and inserting ,federal-aid ,highways4 7#b7 ,chapter #c ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cbe4 #afdj4 ,credit adjustments for paycheck protection program loan forgiveness under highway and public transportation project cost reimbursement contracts 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #aab of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 a covered contractor shall only make credit adjustments to the indirect cost rate applied to such contractor to reflect the portion of loan forgiveness attributable to the receipt of ,federal funds4 ,for purposes of this section1 beginning on the date on which the credit attributable to ,federal funds is recovered fully1 no further indirect cost rate credit shall be applied or otherwise provided4 7b7 ,covered contractor defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term covered contractor means a contractor or subcontractor at any tier that-- 7#a7 provides architectural and engineering services under a federally-funded ,federal-aid highway program or ,federal lands highway program cost reimbursement contract under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 received loan forgiveness in accordance with section #aajf of the ,coronavirus ,aid1 ,relief1 and ,economic ,security ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf71 for a loan provided under paragraph 7#cf7 of section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a772 and 7#c7 applied such loan proceeds to indirect costs that were reimbursed1 in whole or in part1 with ,federal funds4 #afda4 ,establishment of western riverside county national wildlife refuge 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary71 acting through the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 shall establish as a national wildlife refuge the lands1 waters1 and interests therein acquired under subsection 7g74 ,the national wildlife refuge shall be known as the ,western ,riverside ,county ,national ,wildlife ,refuge 7in this section referred to as the ,wildlife ,refuge74 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,wildlife ,refuge shall be-- 7#a7 to conserve1 manage1 and restore wildlife habitats for the benefit of present and future generations of ,americans2 7#b7 to conserve species listed as threatened or endangered under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 or the ,california ,endangered ,species ,act 7,california ,fish and ,game ,code #bjej-bjfh71 or which is a covered species under the ,western ,riverside ,county ,multiple ,species ,habitat ,conservation ,plan2 7#c7 to support the recovery and protection of threatened and endangered species under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 and 7#d7 to provide for wildlife habitat connectivity and migratory corridors within the ,western ,riverside ,county ,multiple ,species ,habitat ,conservation ,plan ,area4 7c7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary shall seek to acquire land1 water1 or interests therein 7including conservation easements71 or sufficient to satisfy the goals established in the ,multiple ,species ,habitat ,conservation ,plan1 within the acquisition boundaries pursuant to this section1 including but not limited to those which have been heretofore or may be hereinafter acquired by the ,western ,riverside ,county ,regional ,conservation ,authority for ,purposes of the ,multiple ,species ,habitat ,conservation ,plan4 7d7 ,notification of establishment ,the ,secretary shall publish notice of the establishment of the ,wildlife ,refuge in the ,federal ,register4 7e7 ,acquisition boundaries ,the ,secretary shall establish the acquisition boundaries of the ,wildlife ,refuge as the lands and waters within the ,western ,riverside ,county ,multiple ,species ,habitat ,conservation ,plan ,area 7as depicted on maps and described in the ,final ,western ,riverside ,county ,multiple ,species ,habitat ,conservation ,plan dated ,june #ag1 #bjjc74 7f7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,upon the establishment of the ,wildlife ,refuge and thereafter1 the ,secretary shall administer all federally owned lands1 waters1 and interests in the ,wildlife ,refuge in accordance with the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system ,administration ,act of #aiff 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffh;dd et seq47 and this section4 ,the ,secretary may use such additional statutory authority as may be available to the ,secretary for the conservation1 management1 recovery and restoration of fish and wildlife and habitat1 the development of compatible wildlife dependent outdoor recreation opportunities1 and the facilitation of fish and wildlife interpretation and education as the ,secretary considers appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section and serve the objectives of the ,western ,riverside ,county ,multiple ,species ,habitat ,conservation ,plan4 7#b7 ,cooperative agreements regarding non-federal lands ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the ,state of ,california1 any political subdivision thereof1 or any other person-- 7,a7 for the management1 in a manner consistent with this section and the ,western ,riverside ,county ,multiple ,species ,habitat ,conservation ,plan1 of lands that are owned by such ,state1 subdivision1 or other person and located within the acquisition boundaries of the ,wildlife ,refuge2 7,b7 to promote public awareness of the natural resources of the ,western ,riverside ,county ,multiple ,species ,habitat ,conservation ,plan ,area2 or 7,c7 to encourage public participation in the conservation of those resources4 7g7 ,acquisition and transfers of lands and waters for wildlife refuge 7#a7 ,acquisitions ,the ,secretary shall acquire by donation1 purchase with appropriated funds1 or exchange such lands and waters1 or interests therein 7including conservation easements71 as they become available1 that will achieve the purposes of subsection 7b71 within the acquisition boundaries of the ,wildlife ,refuge1 except that the lands1 waters1 and interests therein owned by the ,state of ,california and its political subdivisions may be acquired only by donation4 7#b7 ,transfers 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of any ,federal department or agency1 including any agency within the ,department of the ,interior1 that has jurisdiction of any ,federal property located within the boundaries of the ,wildlife ,refuge as described by this section shall1 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to the ,secretary an assessment of the suitability of such property for inclusion in the ,wildlife ,refuge4 7,b7 ,assessment ,any assessment under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 parcel descriptions and best existing land surveys for such property2 7ii7 a list of existing special reservations designations1 or purposes of the property2 7iii7 a list of all known or suspected hazardous substance contamination of such property1 and any facilities1 surface water1 or groundwater on such property2 7iv7 the status of withdrawal of such property from-- 7,i7 the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq472 and 7,,ii7 the ,general ,mining ,act of #ahgb 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bb et seq472 and 7v7 a recommendation as to whether such property is or is not suitable for inclusion in the ,wildlife ,refuge1 and the reasons supporting the recommendation4 7,c7 ,inclusion in wildlife refuge 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #fj days after receiving an assessment submitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 determine if the property described in such assessment is suitable for inclusion in the ,wildlife ,refuge4 7ii7 ,transfer ,if the ,secretary determines the property in an assessment submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 is suitable for inclusion in the ,wildlife ,refuge1 the head of the ,federal department or agency that has jurisdiction of such property shall transfer such property to the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary for the purposes of this section4 7,d7 ,property unsuitable for inclusion ,property determined by the ,secretary to be unsuitable for inclusion in the ,wildlife ,refuge based on an assessment submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be subsequently transferred to the ,secretary for purposes of this section by the head of the department or agency that has jurisdiction of such property if such property becomes suitable for inclusion in the ,wildlife ,refuge as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with the head of the department or agency that has jurisdiction of such property4 7,e7 ,public access ,if property transferred to the ,secretary under this paragraph allows for public access at the time of transfer1 such access shall be maintained unless such access-- 7i7 would be incompatible with the purposes of the ,wildlife ,refuge2 7ii7 would jeopardize public health or safety2 or 7iii7 must be limited due to emergency circumstances4 #afdb4 ,effect of weather extremes on sustainability and reliability of roadways ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall issue or update guidance and best practices related to the resiliency of materials used for construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 and preservation projects on ,federal-aid highways1 taking into consideration the effect of dynamic changes on maintenance cycles for roadways1 including as a result of weather-based factors4 #afdc4 ,,gao report regarding ,highway ,trust ,fund expenditures 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on ,highway ,trust ,fund expenditures4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the report under subsection 7a7 shall be to gain an understanding of the expenditures made by the trust fund1 including for programs funded under the ,mass ,transit ,account and the ,highway ,account4 7c7 ,contents ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall examine reimbursements to eligible recipients1 including ,states1 territories1 ,indian tribes1 transit agencies1 and ,federal land management agencies1 by-- 7#a7 ,federal-aid highway program2 and 7#b7 category of eligible project costs including-- 7,a7 administrative costs2 7,b7 development phase activities1 including transportation planning2 7,c7 construction2 7,d7 maintenance2 7,e7 transit capital projects2 7,f7 operational improvements2 7,g7 safety improvements2 and 7,h7 any other category that the ,comptroller ,general determines necessary4 #afdd4 ,rural opportunities to use transportation for economic success initiative 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish the ,rural ,opportunities to ,use ,transportation for ,economic ,success ,initiative 7hereinafter referred to as the ,,routes ,office71 to-- 7#a7 improve analysis of rural projects applying for ,department of ,transportation discretionary grants1 including ensuring that project costs1 local resources1 and the larger benefits to the ,american people and the economy are appropriately considered2 and 7#b7 provide rural communities with technical assistance for meeting the ,nation's transportation infrastructure investment need in a financially sustainable manner4 7b7 ,objectives ,the ,,routes ,office shall-- 7#a7 collect input from knowledgeable entities and the public on the benefits of rural transportation projects1 the technical and financial assistance required for constructing and operating rural transportation infrastructure and services1 and barriers and opportunities to funding such rural transportation projects2 7#b7 evaluate data on rural transportation challenges and determining methods to align the ,department of ,transportation's discretionary funding and financing opportunities with the needs of rural communities for meeting ,national transportation goals2 and 7#c7 educate rural communities about applicable ,department of ,transportation discretionary grants1 developing effective methods to evaluate rural projects in discretionary grant programs1 and communicating those methods through program guidance4 7c7 ,,routes ,council 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish the ,,routes ,council 7hereinafter referred to as the ,council7 to-- 7,a7 organize1 guide1 and lead the ,,routes ,office2 and 7,b7 coordinate rural-related funding programs and assistance among the modal administrations4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall be composed of the following officers of the ,department of ,transportation1 or their designees3 7i7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,policy4 7ii7 ,the ,general ,counsel4 7iii7 ,the ,chief ,financial ,officer and ,assistant ,secretary for ,budget and ,programs4 7iv7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,research and ,technology4 7v7 ,the ,administrators of the-- 7,i7 ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7,,ii7 ,federal ,highway ,administration2 7,,iii7 ,federal ,railroad ,administration2 and 7,,iv7 ,federal ,transit ,administration4 7vi7 ,the ,chief ,infrastructure ,funding ,officer4 7vii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,government ,affairs4 7viii7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,public ,affairs4 7,b7 ,chair ,the ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,policy shall be the ,chair of the ,council4 7,c7 ,additional ,members ,the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,chair of the ,council may designate additional members to serve on the ,council4 7#c7 ,additional modal input ,to address issues related to safety and transport of rural commodities1 the ,council shall consult with the ,administrators 7or their designees7 of the-- 7,a7 ,maritime ,administration2 7,b7 ,great ,lakes ,st4 ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation2 and 7,c7 ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration4 7#d7 ,duties ,members of the ,council shall-- 7,a7 participate in all meetings and relevant ,council activities and be prepared to share information relevant to rural transportation infrastructure projects and issues2 7,b7 provide guidance and leadership on rural transportation infrastructure issues and represent the work of the ,council and ,department of ,transportation on such issues to external stakeholders2 and 7,c7 recommend initiatives to the ,chair of the ,council to consider1 establish1 and staff any resulting activities or working groups4 7#e7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet bimonthly4 7#f7 ,work products and deliverables ,the ,council my develop work products or deliverables to meet its goals1 including-- 7,a7 an annual report to ,congress describing ,council activities for the past year and expected activities for the coming year2 7,b7 any recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of ,department of ,transportation discretionary grant programs regarding rural infrastructure issues2 and 7,c7 other guides and reports for relevant groups and the public4 #afde4 ,,gao study on vulnerabilities to certain threats ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study and submit a report on the vulnerabilities facing the ,united ,states transportation system1 including risks to intelligent transportation systems and other connected systems from ransomware and other cybersecurity threats4 ,such report shall be submitted to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and include a summary of findings and any recommendations to protect against any such vulnerabilities4 #afdf4 ,extension of ,,nha authorizations 7a7 ,short title ,the section may be referred to as the ,national ,heritage ,area ,authorization ,extension ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the authorization of appropriations for each ,national ,heritage ,area with an authorization expiring in #bjba is extended through ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 7c7 ,national ,heritage ,area defined ,for the purposes of subsection 7b71 the term ,national ,heritage ,area means each of the following3 7#a7 ,a ,national ,heritage ,area4 7#b7 ,a ,national ,heritage ,corridor4 7#c7 ,a ,cultural ,heritage ,corridor4 7#d7 ,a ,heritage ,preservation ,commission4 7#e7 ,a ,national ,heritage ,route4 7#f7 ,a ,heritage ,partnership4 7#g7 ,a ,national ,heritage ,partnership4 7#h7 ,a ,national ,historic ,district4 7#i7 ,an area designated as a national heritage area through ,federal ,statute4 7d7 ,management plan extension ,section #fjja7;c7 of the ,john ,d4 ,dingell1 ,jr4 ,conservation1 ,management1 and ,recreation ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-i2 #ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the date that is #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #afdg4 ,electric vehicle working group 7a7 ,establishment of working group ,not later than #bdj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,energy shall jointly establish a working group consisting of ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders to make recommendations on the development1 adoption1 and integration of light and heavy duty electric vehicles into the transportation and energy systems of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the working group shall be composed of-- 7,a7 the ,secretaries 7or designees71 who shall be co-chairs of the working group2 and 7,b7 relevant ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 as determined by the ,secretaries4 7#b7 ,requirement ,the ,secretaries shall ensure that the members of the working group include individuals with a balance of backgrounds1 experiences1 view points1 and represent geographically diverse regions of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,meetings ,the working group shall meet not less frequently than once every #abj days4 7d7 ,joint report and strategy on electric vehicle adoption1 opportunities1 and challenges 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries1 in consultation with the working group1 shall submit to ,congress1 a report on the status of electric vehicle adoption1 opportunities1 and challenges to expanding adoption of electric vehicles1 and develop strategies to address these opportunities and challenges4 7#b7 ,deadlines ,a joint report and strategy shall be submitted to ,congress by ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7e7 ,termination ,the working group shall terminate on the date on which the report and strategy under subsection 7d7 are submitted4 #afdh4 ,sense of the ,congress on soil and erosion control for highway projects ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 federally funded construction projects should seek to-- 7,a7 incorporate products and materials that support environmental sustainability2 7,b7 ensure the health and safety of fish and wildlife2 and 7,c7 consist of recycled or biobased products2 and 7#b7 ,state departments of transportation should support environmental sustainability1 to the maximum extent practicable1 in procurement decisions4 #afdi4 ,local project delivery improvements 7a7 ,high-performing local public agency designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall designate high-performing local public agencies based on the criteria in paragraph 7#c7 and consistent with the process described under paragraph 7#d7 to be eligible to exercise the project delivery methods described under this section for projects funded under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,authority ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a local public agency from taking any action otherwise authorized to secure and expend ,federal funds authorized under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,criteria ,in designating a high-performing local public agency under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the legal1 financial1 and technical capacity of the applicant4 7#d7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,call for nomination ,the ,secretary shall solicit applications for designation under this section4 7,b7 ,guidance ,the call for nomination under paragraph 7#a7 shall include guidance on the requirements and responsibilities of a high-performing local public agency under this section4 7,c7 ,determination 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall have discretion to make any designation under this section4 7ii7 ,approval ,the ,secretary may approve for participation under this program any direct recipient under section #acje of this ,act based on the application under such section4 ,such approval shall only apply to the direct recipient unless the ,secretary determines it is appropriate1 based on the criteria in subsection 7a77#c71 to extend the approval to #a or more subrecipients of the direct recipient4 7#e7 ,term ,except as provided in paragraph 7#f71 a designation under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall be for a period of not less than #e years2 and 7,b7 may be renewable4 7#f7 ,termination ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures for the termination of a designation under this subsection4 7#g7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may establish a limitation on the number of participants in the program1 based on the availability of administrative resources and the capacity to provide sufficient oversight of the program established under this section4 7b7 ,project delivery 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,methods ,the high-performing local public agency may1 consistent with the agreement entered into with the ,secretary under subsection7c71 utilize #a or more of the project delivery methods described in this subsection1 notwithstanding the adoption of such methods by the ,state4 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a local public agency from using a project delivery method otherwise available to such local public agency under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,force account ,notwithstanding subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #aab of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 a high-performing local public agency may1 subject to the terms of the agreement under subsection 7c71 complete the construction 7as such term is defined under section #aja of such title7 of a ,federal-aid highway project by force account1 provided the recipient is qualified to perform the work in a satisfactory manner based on the criteria in subsection 7a77#c71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contracting ,subject to the terms of the agreement under subsection 7c71 a high-performing local public agency may use indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contracting1 including job order contracting1 consistent with the process described under subpart ,f of part #fce of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 ,if determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 the high-performing local public agency may submit an indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contracting procedures plan directly to the ,secretary for approval4 7#d7 ,assumption of responsibilities of ,state departments of transportation 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to the terms of the agreement under subsection 7c71 a high-performing local public agency may assume1 in lieu of a ,state1 for projects covered by an agreement under subsection 7c7-- 7i7 the ,federal-aid highway project approval1 determination1 and oversight responsibilities that a ,state may assume under section #ajf of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 the responsibility that a ,state may assume1 under section #cbf of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for determining whether certain designated activities are included within classes of action identified in regulation by the ,secretary that are categorically excluded from requirements for environmental assessments or environmental impact statements4 7,b7 ,terms ,in assuming the responsibilities under subparagraph 7,a71 the high-performing local public agency shall be subject to the same terms1 conditions1 and requirements at the discretion of the ,secretary as would be a ,state under sections #ajf7;c7 and #cbf of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any associated regulations and procedures4 7c7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary and the high-performing local public agency shall enter into an agreement relating to the extent to which the local public agency may assume the authorities described under this section4 7,b7 ,discretion ,the ,secretary shall have the discretion to enter into an agreement under this section for one or more of the project delivery methods described in subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,scope 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make an approval to assume the responsibilities described under subsection 7b7 on a single-project1 multiple-project1 project-type1 or programmatic basis4 7ii7 ,covered projects ,the authority described under this section may apply to any ,federal-aid highway project carried out within the jurisdiction of the high-performing local public agency1 at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,self-certification of compliance 7,a7 ,in general ,the high-performing local public agency may1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 provide for self-certification of compliance for the responsibilities assumed pursuant to the agreement established under this section4 ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures governing such self-certification of compliance1 including the frequency of such certification4 7,b7 ,oversight ,if the high-performing local public agency assumes the role of self-certification of compliance as described under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall establish procedures to conduct risk-based stewardship and oversight of a local public agency's performance of the assumed responsibilities specified in the agreement under this subsection1 as determined necessary or appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,assistance to local public agencies ,on request of a local public agency1 the ,secretary shall provide to the local public agency technical assistance1 training1 or other support relating to-- 7,a7 assuming responsibilities under this section2 7,b7 developing an agreement under this subsection2 or 7,c7 addressing a responsibility under this section in need of corrective action4 7#d7 ,adoption of ,state procedures ,except as otherwise provided in the agreement between the ,secretary and the high performing local agency1 the local public agency shall use any manuals1 standards1 procedures1 and specifications utilized by the ,state1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,consultation ,in establishing the agreement under this section1 the ,secretary may require the local public agency to consult with the ,state department of transportation1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of a high-performing local public agency to partner with a ,state department of transportation or other recipient of ,federal funds under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out a project4 7e7 ,savings clause ,except as provided in this section1 all applicable requirements of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to projects carried out under this section4 7f7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use for program management1 oversight1 and technical assistance to high-performing local public agencies amounts made available under section #acje7;c77#b7 of this ,act for technical assistance and administration4 7g7 ,report 7#a7 ,local public agency report ,not later than #fj days after the end of each fiscal year1 each local public agency designated under this section shall submit to the ,secretary a report that includes-- 7,a7 a list of projects carried out under this section2 7,b7 a description of the authorities assumed under subsection 7b71 including a summary of the project types carried out under such authorities2 7,c7 recommendations1 if any-- 7i7 on other authorities that would be appropriate to assume under this section2 and 7ii7 to improve the effectiveness of the program under this section4 7#b7 ,report to congress ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report that-- 7,a7 summarizes the findings of each local public agency provided under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 describes the efforts undertaken by both local public agencies and the ,secretary to ensure compliance with the requirements of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 provides recommendations from the ,secretary to-- 7i7 improve the administration1 oversight1 and performance of the program established under this section2 7ii7 improve the effectiveness of project delivery for local public agencies2 7iii7 evaluate options to expand the authority provided under this section2 and 7iv7 provide legislative recommendations1 if any1 based on the outcomes of the program4 #afej4 ,utilization of qualified electricians 7a7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,energy shall each promulgate regulations requiring the utilization of qualified electricians in the construction1 installation1 operation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations assisted1 in whole or in part1 by funding provided under this ,act4 7b7 ,definition of qualified electrician ,in this section1 the term qualified electrician means an electrician who has completed training under the ,electric ,vehicle ,infrastructure ,training ,program 7,,evitp7 and obtained an ,,evitp certification4 #afea4 ,,gao study on the impact of drunk driving child endangerment laws 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the impact and effectiveness of drunk driving child endangerment laws1 and ways in which child endangerment laws can be strengthened to protect children who may be passengers in vehicles driven by drunk drivers4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under this section shall-- 7#a7 review ,state laws to determine best practices1 comparing ,state laws in which driving drunk with a child is considered a felony versus a misdemeanor1 as well as review effective ways in which ,states mandate or encourage reporting and documentation of child endangerment2 and 7#b7 make recommendations as to how ,state laws can be improved to protect children from riding as passengers in vehicles driven by drunk drivers1 including increased penalties1 reporting requirements1 and coordination with child protective services4 #afeb4 ,regional infrastructure accelerator deomonstration program ,section #adda of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #fja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#a7 the need for projects that address air quality in areas-- 7,a7 that have been designated as nonattainment area under section #ajg7;d7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjg7;d772 or 7,b7 that are maintenance areas 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7 by striking #ab1jjj1jjj inserting #ac1fjj1jjj out of the general fund of the ,treasury for each fiscal year4 #afec4 ,climate-,safe ,infrastructure ,working ,group 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #c months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a working group1 to be known as the ,climate-,safe ,infrastructure ,working ,group 7in this section referred to as the ,working ,group71 to examine how to integrate scientific data regarding the projected impacts and risks of climate change into infrastructure planning1 design1 engineering1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance that is funded by the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,composition ,the ,working ,group shall consist of the following3 7#a7 ,one or more representatives from each of the ,federal agencies that participate in the ,u4,s4 ,global ,change ,research ,program4 7#b7 ,one or more representatives from the ,department of the ,treasury4 7#c7 ,one or more professional engineers with relevant expertise in infrastructure design4 7#d7 ,one or more scientists from the ,national ,academy of ,sciences4 7#e7 ,one or more scientists1 social scientists1 and experts from academic and research institutions who have expertise in-- 7,a7 climate change projections and impacts2 7,b7 engineering2 7,c7 architecture2 or 7,d7 other relevant areas of expertise4 7#f7 ,one or more licensed architects with relevant expertise in infrastructure design4 7#g7 ,one or more certified planners with relevant expertise in climate change impacts4 7#h7 ,one or more representatives of ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments4 7#i7 ,one or more representatives of environmental justice groups4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,working ,group shall consider and examine1 at a minimum1 the following matters3 7#a7 ,the current informational and institutional barriers to integrating scientific data regarding the projected impacts and risks of climate change into infrastructure planning1 design1 engineering1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance that is funded by the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,the critical information needed by engineers1 certified planners1 ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments1 and other persons charged with infrastructure upgrades and maintenance to better address the impacts and risks of climate change over the lifetime of infrastructure projects4 7#c7 ,with respect to ,federal investment and planning for infrastructure1 how to select an appropriate1 adaptive engineering design for a range of future climate scenarios4 7#d7 ,how to incentivize and incorporate transportation systems thinking1 considering how various transportation and infrastructure projects are linked together in a metropolitan region or community1 into regional planning and engineering design to ensure the social1 economic1 and environmental benefits of transportation and infrastructure projects are maximized4 7#e7 ,with respect to ,federal investment and planning for infrastructure1 how to take account of the risks of cascading infrastructure failures and develop more holistic and equitable approaches to evaluating and mitigating risks of climate change4 7#f7 ,how to ensure that ,federal investments in infrastructure resilience benefit all communities1 including communities of color1 low-income communities1 ,tribal communities1 and other communities that face a disproportionate risk from climate change and may have experienced long-standing unmet needs and underinvestment in critical infrastructure4 7#g7 ,how ,federal agencies can track and monitor federally-funded climate resilient infrastructure in a coordinated fashion to-- 7,a7 help build an understanding of the costs and benefits of climate resilient infrastructure2 7,b7 build the capacity for climate resilient infrastructure2 and 7,c7 plan for investments for the future4 7d7 ,coordination and considerations ,in carrying out its duties1 the ,working ,group shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with other ,federal climate change adaptation planning efforts and strategies that advance reliability and safety in infrastructure1 including the ,mitigation ,framework ,leadership ,group and the ,national ,mitigation ,investment ,strategy2 and 7#b7 consider and build upon existing information relating to climate change1 including information from the most recent ,national ,climate ,assessment4 7e7 ,public input ,in carrying out its duties1 the ,working ,group shall1 prior to submission of a draft report under subsection 7f71 engage in a public stakeholder process by-- 7#a7 holding regional public meetings with key stakeholders1 including climate experts1 infrastructure experts1 ,state1 local1 and community groups1 and infrastructure finance and insurance experts2 and 7#b7 providing the public an opportunity to provide views1 for a period of at least #fj days1 to the ,working ,group regarding the best way to incorporate scientific data regarding the projected impacts and risks of climate change into infrastructure planning1 design1 engineering1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance that is funded by the ,federal ,government4 7f7 ,preliminary recommendations 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,working ,group shall submit to the ,president and ,congress a draft report that includes preliminary recommendations addressing the each of the matters described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,public comment ,the ,working ,group shall make draft report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 available to the public for comment for a period of not less than #fj days prior to submission of the final report under subsection 7g74 7g7 ,final recommendations ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,working ,group shall submit to the ,president and ,congress a final report that includes recommendations-- 7#a7 addressing each of the matters described in subsection 7c72 7#b7 addressing critical information gaps and challenges identified by the ,working ,group2 7#c7 for financing options for ,federal1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial governments to help fund climate-resilient infrastructure2 7#d7 for a platform or process to facilitate communication between climate scientists1 infrastructure planners1 engineers1 and other relevant experts2 7#e7 for a stakeholder process-- 7,a7 to engage with representatives of ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 territorial1 and community groups regarding the specific challenges and inequities faced by historically marginalized communities2 and 7,b7 to provide outreach and education1 shared knowledge1 and lessons learned about climate-resilient infrastructure2 and 7#f7 for a platform for tracking ,federal funding of climate-resilient infrastructure4 #afed4 ,updates to manual on uniform traffic control devices 7a7 ,addressing all users equally ,the ,secretary shall ensure that current and future editions of the ,manual on ,uniform ,traffic ,control ,devices address all users equally1 including vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists4 7b7 ,timing of regular updates ,pursuant to the authority granted the ,secretary in section #aji of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall review the existing guidance for when updates to the ,manual on ,uniform ,traffic ,control ,devices occur and make any adjustments to that guidance needed to ensure the ,secretary is timely updating the ,manual on ,uniform ,traffic ,control ,devices to take into account advances in design standards1 road markings1 and traffic devices4 ,the ,secretary shall consider requiring that the ,manual on ,uniform ,traffic ,control ,devices be reviewed at least once every #d years for any necessary updates4 #afee4 ,,dbe ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress1 and make available to the public1 a report analyzing the ,department of ,transportation's performance measured against the #h objectives of the ,disadvantaged ,business ,enterprises ,program under section #bf4a of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 ,the report shall identify and provide a list of recipients of ,department of ,transportation funds1 such recipient's overall annual ,disadvantaged ,business ,enterprise goals 7disaggregated by percentage and dollar value71 and the information submitted in sections ,a and ,b of such recipient's respective ,uniform ,reports of ,,dbe ,awards1 ,commitments1 and ,payments for the previous #e years4 #afef4 ,study on impact of air pollution from vehicles idling in school zones ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 acting jointly1 shall-- 7#a7 complete a study on the impacts on the health of children related to the emission of air pollutants from school buses and other vehicles idling in school zones2 and 7#b7 submit a report to the ,congress on the results of such study4 #afeg4 ,forest ,service ,legacy ,roads and ,trails ,remediation ,program ,public ,law #hh-feg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ecb et seq47 7commonly known as the ,forest ,roads and ,trails ,act7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #h4 ,forest ,service ,legacy ,roads and ,trails ,remediation ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish the ,forest ,service ,legacy ,roads and ,trails ,remediation ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program74 7b7 ,administration ,the ,program shall be administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7c7 ,activities ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall1 taking into account predicted changes in weather and hydrology related to global climate change-- 7#a7 carry out storm damage risk reduction1 including deferred maintenance1 repairs1 road and trail relocation1 and associated activities on ,national ,forest ,system roads1 ,national ,forest ,system trails1 and tunnels and bridges under the jurisdiction of the ,forest ,service2 7#b7 restore waterways and natural migration for fish and other aquatic species by removing1 repairing1 or replacing culverts or other infrastructure from such waterways2 and 7#c7 decommission ,national ,forest ,system roads and unauthorized roads and trails under ,national ,forest ,system jurisdiction in accordance with subsection 7f74 7d7 ,priority ,in implementing the ,program1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- 7#a7 water quality and watershed function2 7#b7 a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system2 7#c7 the habitat of a threatened1 endangered1 or sensitive fish or wildlife species1 or species of conservation concern2 or 7#d7 a watershed for which the ,secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section #cjd of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedc74 7e7 ,national forest system ,except with respect to a project carried out on a watershed for which the ,secretary has a cooperative agreement under section #cbc of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa;a71 each project carried out under this section shall be on a ,national ,forest ,system road1 ,national ,forest ,system trail1 or unauthorized road or trail under ,national ,forest ,system jurisdiction4 7f7 ,unneeded ,national ,forest ,system roads ,as soon as practicable after identifying a road as unneeded under subpart ,a of part #bab of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this section71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 decommission such road2 or 7#b7 convert such road to a system trail4 7g7 ,review2 revision ,the ,secretary shall review1 and may revise1 an identification made under subpart ,a of part #bab of title #cf ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this section74 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj4 4 #afeh4 ,comptroller ,general report on high-speed internet connectivity in ,federally-assisted housing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on broadband service in ,federally-assisted housing4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of ,federally-assisted housing units that have access to broadband service and the number of such units that do not have access to broadband service1 disaggregated by ,state1 county1 and congressional district1 that includes geographic information and any ,federal agency responsible for such units2 7#b7 an analysis of which such units are not currently capable of supporting broadband service deployment and would require retrofitting to support broadband service deployment1 disaggregated by ,state1 county1 and congressional district1 that includes geographic information and any ,federal agency responsible for such units2 7#c7 an analysis of the estimated costs and timeframe necessary for retrofitting buildings to achieve #ajj percent access to broadband service2 7#d7 an analysis of the challenges to more widespread deployment of broadband service1 including the comparative markets dynamics to expansion in rural areas and low-income urban areas1 and the challenges to pursuing retrofits to achieve #ajj percent access to broadband service2 7#e7 descriptions of lessons learned from previous retrofitting actions2 7#f7 an evaluation of the ,connect,home pilot program of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 and 7#g7 recommendations for ,congress for achieving #ajj percent access to broadband service in ,federally-assisted housing4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,broadband service ,the term broadband service has the meaning given the term broadband internet access service in section #h4a7;b7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7#b7 ,federally-assisted housing ,in this section1 the term ,federally-assisted housing means-- 7,a7 any single-family or multifamily housing that is assisted under a program administered by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development or the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 or 7,b7 housing eligible for a ,federal low-income housing tax credit4 #afei4 ,historic ,preservation ,fund ,section #cjcajb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking of fiscal years #bjab to #bjbc and inserting fiscal year2 and 7#b7 striking #aej1jjj1jjj and inserting #cjj1jjj1jjj4 #affj4 ,,hov facility review ,section #aff of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,review and removal ,if the ,secretary of ,transportation determines appropriate1 #aj years after construction of an ,,hov facility operated in compliance with this section1 a ,state may-- 7#a7 conduct a review of such facility2 and 7#b7 remove such facility and repay any funds associated with such facility4 4 ,,ii ,public ,transportation ,a ,federal ,transit ,administration #baja4 ,authorizations 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecch of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #ecch4 ,authorizations 7a7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be available from the ,mass ,transit ,account of the ,highway ,trust ,fund to carry out sections #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecjh1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecab1 #ecad1 #ecah1 #ecbj1 #ecbh1 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 and #ecdj-- 7,a7 #ag1hid1dfj1cfg for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #ah1bja1idj1ggj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #ah1eea1fgf1gjh for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #ah1ija1egc1fic for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,allocation of funds ,of the amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #ahi1hgi1aea for fiscal year #bjbc1 #aib1hda1bff for fiscal year #bjbd1 #aie1ibf1gbf for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #aii1jjb1ggf for fiscal year #bjbf1 shall be available to carry out section #ecje2 7,b7 #g1eje1hcj1hdh for fiscal year #bjbc1 #g1fbb1iba1hji for fiscal year #bjbd1 #g1gdd1hhh1eeh for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #g1hff1dhc1cji for fiscal year #bjbf shall be allocated in accordance with section #eccf to provide financial assistance for urbanized areas under section #ecjg2 7,c7 #aja1eaj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #ajc1jic1eef for fiscal year #bjbd1 #ajd1gdc1jec for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #ajf1chg1eai for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available for grants under section #ecjh2 7,d7 #dcd1hcj1bih for fiscal year #bjbc1 #dda1fac1fea for fiscal year #bjbd1 #ddh1fgi1dfi for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #dee1gbc1gcg for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecaj1 of which not less than-- 7i7 #e1jge1ejj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #e1aed1fgh for fiscal year #bjbd1 #e1bcg1aec for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #e1cai1cgf for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecaj7;j72 and 7ii7 #bj1cjb1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #bj1fah1gaa for fiscal year #bjbd1 #bj1idh1faa for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #ba1bgg1ejd for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecaj7k72 7,e7 #a1jbe1aii1gbd for fiscal year #bjbc1 #a1jda1aib1hci for fiscal year #bjbd1 #a1jeg1hea1ibe for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #a1jgd1dfj1bjj for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecaa1 of which not less than-- 7i7 #ee1fgi1ejj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #ef1cib1ajj for fiscal year #bjbd1 #eg1acd1cgd for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #eg1hgd1chc for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecaa7;c77#a72 and 7ii7 #ej1gee1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #ea1edf1ggh for fiscal year #bjbd1 #eb1cga1ebf for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #ec1aic1gei for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecaa7;c77#b72 7,f7 #ec1dih1cjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 #ed1jbj1hgc for fiscal year #bjbd2 #ed1efe1bjg for fiscal year #bjbe2 #ee1ajg1hha for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecab1 of which not less than-- 7i7 #e1jge1ejj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #e1aed1fgh for fiscal year #bjbd1 #e1bcg1aec for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #e1cai1cgf for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out each of sections #ecab7;d77#c7 and #ecab7;d77#d72 7ii7 #c1jde1cjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #c1jib1hjg for fiscal year #bjbd1 #c1adb1bib for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #c1aia1fbf for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecab7;h72 7iii7 #aj1aea1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #aj1cji1cef for fiscal year #bjbd1 #aj1dgd1cje for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #aj1fch1geb for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecab7;i72 and 7iv7 #aj1jge1ejj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #aj1aed1fgh for fiscal year #bjbd1 #aj1bcg1aec for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #aj1cai1cgf shall be available to carry out section #ecab7;j72 7,g7 #bc1cdg1cjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #bc1gaa1eah for fiscal year #bjbd1 #bd1jij1ijb for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #bd1dfi1abi for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecad1 of which not less than-- 7i7 #d1jfj1djj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #d1abc1gdb for fiscal year #bjbd1 #d1ahi1gbb for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #d1bee1eja for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section of #ecad7;a72 7ii7 #e1jge1ejj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #e1aed1fgh for fiscal year #bjbd1 #e1bcg1aec for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #e1cai1cgf for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecad7;c72 and 7iii7 #ab1aha1bjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #ab1cga1bbg for fiscal year #bjbd1 #ab1efi1aff for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #ab1gff1ejb for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecad7;b77#b72 7,h7 #e1jge1ejj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #e1aed1fgh for fiscal year #bjbd1 #e1bcg1aec for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #e1cai1cgf for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecah2 7,i7 #cj1dec1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #cj1ibh1jfg for fiscal year #bjbd1 #ca1dbb1iaf for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #ca1iaf1bef for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecbh1 of which not less than-- 7i7 #be1cgg1ejj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #be1ggc1chi for fiscal year #bjbd1 #bf1ahe1gfc for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #bf1eif1hhj for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section of #ecbh7;b72 and 7ii7 #b1ecg1gej for fiscal year #bjbc1 #b1egg1cci for fiscal year #bjbd1 #b1fah1egf for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #b1fei1fhh for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecbh7;c72 7,j7 #d1jfj1djj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #d1abc1gdb for fiscal year #bjbd1 #d1ahi1gbb for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #d1bee1eja for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecce2 7,k7 #e1cff1bcc1gbh for fiscal year #bjbc1 #e1dfj1ghi1jhd for fiscal year #bjbd1 #e1efj1agj1egh for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #e1ffj1bhh1dag for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #eccg2 7,l7 to carry out the bus formula program under section #ecci7;a7-- 7i7 #a1bdj1cbh1bac for fiscal year #bjbc1 #a1bei1ffg1ccd for fiscal year #bjbd1 #a1bgi1hcb1aga for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #a1bii1ibe1ecf for fiscal year #bjbf2 except that 7ii7 #ae percent of the amounts under clause 7i7 shall be available to carry out #ecci7;d72 7,m7 #dcg1jhj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #dbd1gdh1ddh for fiscal year #bjbd1 #chg1idd1dbc for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #cea1ajj1aea for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecci7;b72 7,n7 #hij1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #iej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd1 #a1jfe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #a1ahj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecci7;c72 and 7,o7 #ehg1acc1ije for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecdj to provide financial assistance for urbanized areas under section #ecjg and rural areas under section #ecaa1 of which-- 7i7 #cji1fhh1ijh for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf shall be for growing ,states under section #ecdj7;c72 and 7ii7 #bgg1ddd1iig for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf shall be for high density ,states under section #ecdj7;d74 7b7 ,capital investment grants ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #ecji #c1ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #d1bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #e1ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7c7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #eccd1 #adb1jfj1ghe for fiscal year #bjbc1 #add1aia1fif for fiscal year #bjbd1 #adf1dab1bdh for fiscal year #bjbe1 and #adh1feb1cef for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,section #ecbi ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a71 not less than #f1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecbi4 7#c7 ,section #ecbf ,of the amounts made available under paragraph 7#b71 not less than #b1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf shall be available to carry out section #ecbf4 7d7 ,oversight 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available to carry out this chapter for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary may use not more than the following amounts for the activities described in paragraph 7#b73 7,a7 #j4e percent of amounts made available to carry out section #ecje4 7,b7 #j4ge percent of amounts made available to carry out section #ecjg4 7,c7 #a percent of amounts made available to carry out section #ecji4 7,d7 #a percent of amounts made available to carry out section #fja of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abf ,stat4 #difh74 7,e7 #j4e percent of amounts made available to carry out section #ecaj4 7,f7 #j4e percent of amounts made available to carry out section #ecaa4 7,g7 #a percent of amounts made available to carry out section #eccg1 of which not less than #be percent of such amounts shall be available to carry out section #ecbi and of which not less than #aj percent of such amounts shall be made available to carry out section #ecbj4 7,h7 #a percent of amounts made available to carry out section #ecci of which not less than #aj percent of such amounts shall be made available to carry out section #ecbj4 7,i7 #a percent of amounts made available to carry out section #ecjh4 7#b7 ,activities ,the activities described in this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,activities to oversee the construction of a major capital project4 7,b7 ,activities to review and audit the safety and security1 procurement1 management1 and financial compliance of a recipient or subrecipient of funds under this chapter4 7,c7 ,activities to provide technical assistance generally1 and to provide technical assistance to correct deficiencies identified in compliance reviews and audits carried out under this section4 7#c7 ,government share of costs ,the ,government shall pay the entire cost of carrying out a contract under this subsection4 7#d7 ,availability of certain funds ,funds made available under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall be made available to the ,secretary before allocating the funds appropriated to carry out any project under a full funding grant agreement4 7e7 ,grants as contractual obligations 7#a7 ,grants financed from ,highway ,trust ,fund ,a grant or contract that is approved by the ,secretary and financed with amounts made available from the ,mass ,transit ,account of the ,highway ,trust ,fund pursuant to this section is a contractual obligation of the ,government to pay the ,government share of the cost of the project4 7#b7 ,grants financed from general fund ,a grant or contract that is approved by the ,secretary and financed with amounts from future appropriations from the general fund of the ,treasury pursuant to this section is a contractual obligation of the ,government to pay the ,government share of the cost of the project only to the extent that amounts are appropriated for such purpose by an ,act of ,congress4 7f7 ,availability of amounts ,amounts made available by or appropriated under this section shall remain available until expended4 7g7 ,limitation on financial assistance for ,state-,owned enterprises 7#a7 ,in general ,funds provided under this section may not be used in awarding a contract1 subcontract1 grant1 or loan to an entity that is owned or controlled by1 is a subsidiary of1 or is otherwise related legally or financially to a corporation based in a country that-- 7,a7 is identified as a nonmarket economy country 7as defined in section #gga7ah7 of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afgg7ah777 as of the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act2 7,b7 was identified by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative in the most recent report required by section #ahb of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7 as a priority foreign country under subsection 7a77#b7 of that section2 and 7,c7 is subject to monitoring by the ,trade ,representative under section #cjf of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaf74 7#b7 ,exception ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the term otherwise related legally or financially does not include a minority relationship or investment4 7#c7 ,international agreements ,this subsection shall be applied in a manner consistent with the obligations of the ,united ,states under international agreements4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #ecab7;i77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ecch7;a77#b77;,g77ii7 and inserting #ecch7;a77#b77;,f77iii74 7#b7 ,section #eccc7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ecbh1 #eccg1 and #ecch7;b7 each place it appears and inserting and #eccg4 7#c7 ,section #eccf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in subsection 7d77#a7 by striking #ecch7;a77#b77;,c7 and inserting #ecch7;a77#b77;,b74 7#d7 ,subsections 7c7 and 7d77#a7 of section #ecbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking #ecch7;f7 and inserting #ecch7;d74 7#e7 ,section #ecdj7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ecch7;b77#b77,n7 and inserting #ecch7;a77#b77,o74 #bajb4 ,chapter #ec definitions ,section #ecjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,e7-- 7,a7 by striking and the installation and inserting 1 the installation2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 charging stations and docks for electric micromobility devices1 and bikeshare projects after public transportation vehicles2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,g7 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 provides a fair share of revenue established by the ,secretary that will be used for public transportation1 except for a joint development that is a community service 7as defined by the ,federal ,transit ,administration71 publicly operated facility1 or offers a minimum of #ej percent of units as affordable housing1 meaning legally binding affordability restricted housing units available to tenants with incomes below #fj percent of the area median income or owners with incomes below the area median2 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,m7 strike 2 or and insert a semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,n7-- 7i7 by striking no emission and inserting zero emission2 and 7ii7 by striking 7as defined in section #ecci7;c77 or facilities4 and inserting or facilities2 or2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,o7 the employment of forensic consultants1 cybersecurity experts1 or third-party penetration testers to identify1 evaluate1 test1 and patch ransomware attack vulnerabilities4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#be7 ,resilience 7,a7 ,in general ,the term resilience means1 with respect to a facility1 the ability to-- 7i7 anticipate1 prepare for1 or adapt to conditions2 or 7ii7 withstand1 respond to1 or recover rapidly from disruptions4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,such term includes1 with respect to a facility1 the ability to-- 7i7 resist hazards or withstand impacts from disruptions2 7ii7 reduce the magnitude1 duration1 or impact of a disruption2 or 7iii7 have the absorptive capacity1 adaptive capacity1 and recoverability to decrease vulnerability to a disruption4 7#bf7 ,assault on a transit worker ,the term assault on a transit worker means any circumstance in which an individual knowingly1 without lawful authority or permission1 and with intent to endanger the safety of any individual1 or with a reckless disregard for the safety of human life1 interferes with1 disables1 or incapacitates any transit worker while the transit worker is performing his or her duties4 4 #bajc4 ,general provisions ,section #ecbc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking urban area and inserting urbanized area2 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,exceptions ,this subsection shall not apply to financial assistance under this chapter-- 7,a7 in which the non-,federal share of project costs are provided from amounts received under a service agreement with a ,state or local social service agency or private social service organization pursuant to section #ecjg7;d77#c77;,e7 or section #ecaa7;g77#c77;,c72 7,b7 provided to a recipient or subrecipient whose sole receipt of such assistance derives from section #ecaj2 or 7,c7 provided to a recipient operating a fixed route service that is-- 7i7 for a period of less than #ae days2 7ii7 accessible to the public2 7iii7 contracted by a local government entity that provides local cost share to the recipient2 7iv7 not contracted for the purposes of a convention or on behalf of a convention and visitors bureau2 and 7v7 limited to the service area in which the recipient provides regularly scheduled public transportation service4 7#d7 ,guidelines ,the ,secretary shall publish guidelines for grant recipients and private bus operators that clarify when and how a transit agency may provide the service in the event a registered charter provider does not contact the customer1 provide a quote1 or provide the service4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by adding or at the end2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting the following3 7j7 ,reporting accessibility complaints 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that an individual who believes that he or she1 or a specific class in which the individual belongs1 has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability by a ,state or local governmental entity1 private nonprofit organization1 or ,tribe that operates a public transportation service and is a recipient or subrecipient of funds under this chapter1 may1 by the individual or by an authorized representative1 file a complaint with the ,department of ,transportation4 7#b7 ,procedures ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary shall implement procedures that allow an individual to submit a complaint described in paragraph 7#a7 by phone1 mail-in form1 and online through the website of the ,office of ,civil ,rights of the ,federal ,transit ,administration4 7#c7 ,notice to individuals with disabilities ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary shall require that each public transit provider and contractor providing paratransit services shall include on a publicly available website of the service provider1 any related mobile device application1 and online service-- 7,a7 notice that an individual can file a disability-related complaint with the local transit agency and the process and any timelines for filing such a complaint2 7,b7 the telephone number1 or a comparable electronic means of communication1 for the disability assistance hotline of the ,office of ,civil ,rights of the ,federal ,transit ,administration2 7,c7 notice that a consumer can file a disability related complaint with the ,office of ,civil ,rights of the ,federal ,transit ,administration2 and 7,d7 an active link to the website of the ,office of ,civil ,rights of the ,federal ,transit ,administration for an individual to file a disability-related complaint4 7#d7 ,investigation of complaints ,not later than #fj days after the last day of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall publish a report that lists the disposition of complaints described in paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 the number and type of complaints filed with ,department of ,transportation2 7,b7 the number of complaints investigated by the ,department2 7,c7 the result of the complaints that were investigated by the ,department including whether the complaint was resolved-- 7i7 informally2 7ii7 by issuing a violation through a noncompliance ,letter of ,findings2 or 7iii7 by other means1 which shall be described2 and 7,d7 if a violation was issued for a complaint1 whether the ,department resolved the noncompliance by-- 7i7 reaching a voluntary compliance agreement with the entity2 7ii7 referring the matter to the ,attorney ,general2 or 7iii7 by other means1 which shall be described4 7#e7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall1 upon implementation of this section and annually thereafter1 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate1 and make publicly available a report containing the information collected under this section4 2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7m7 and inserting the following3 7m7 ,preaward and postdelivery review of rolling stock purchases ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations requiring a preaward and postdelivery review of a grant under this chapter to buy rolling stock to ensure compliance with bid specifications requirements of grant recipients under this chapter4 ,under this subsection1 grantee inspections and review are required1 and a manufacturer certification is not sufficient4 2 and 7#e7 by amending subsection 7r7 to read as follows3 7r7 ,reasonable access to public transportation facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,a recipient of assistance under this chapter-- 7,a7 may not deny reasonable access for a private intercity or charter transportation operator to federally funded public transportation facilities1 including intermodal facilities1 park and ride lots1 and bus-only highway lanes2 and 7,b7 shall respond to any request for reasonable access within #ge days of the receipt of the request and1 if a recipient of assistance under this chapter denies access to a private intercity or charter transportation operator based on the reasonable access standards1 provide1 in writing1 the reasons for the denial4 7#b7 ,determining reasonable access ,in determining reasonable access under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 capacity requirements of the recipient of assistance and the extent to which access would be detrimental or beneficial to existing public transportation services must be considered and demographic makeup of the riders of a private intercity or charter transportation operator may not be cited as a detriment to the provision of access4 7#c7 ,notification ,if a private intercity or charter transportation operator requesting access under this subsection is denied such access by a recipient of assistance under this chapter or does not receive a written response within #ge days of submitting the request1 such operator may notify the ,secretary for purposes of inclusion in the report under paragraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall annually submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate a report listing each instance reported under paragraph 7#c7 in which-- 7,a7 a private intercity or charter transportation operator requested reasonable access and was denied1 and the reasons provided by the recipient of assistance under this chapter for the denial2 and 7,b7 a recipient of assistance under this chapter did not respond to a request for reasonable access within #ge days4 4 #bajd4 ,miscellaneous provisions 7a7 ,state of good repair grants ,section #eccg7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,accessibility costs ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,federal share of the net project cost of a project to provide accessibility improvements consistent with standards in compliance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 shall be #ij percent4 4 7b7 ,apportionments based on growing ,states and high density ,states formula factors ,section #ecdj7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting and the ,district of ,columbia after ,united ,states4 7c7 ,technical assistance and workforce development ,section #ecad of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in clause 7ii7 by striking and vehicle electronics4 and inserting cybersecurity and mitigating the threat of ransomware1 and vehicle electronics2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 technical assistance to assist recipients with the impacts of a new census count4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,h7 and 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,j7 and 7,k71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 the following3 7,h7 cybersecurity and mitigating the threat of ransomware2 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 by striking females and inserting women2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c77#d77;,a7 by inserting 1 and not more than #b percent of amounts under #ecaa1 after #ecci4 7d7 ,national transit database ,section #ecce of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by inserting 1 including information on transit routes and ridership on those routes after public sector investment decision2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7 by inserting 1 any data on each assault on a transit worker1 and pedestrian injuries and fatalities as a result of an impact with a bus4 ,each of the data sets shall be publicly reported without aggregating the data with other safety data after by the recipient4 7e7 ,urbanized area formula grants ,section #ecjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7 by striking or at the end2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 operate a minimum of #aja buses and a maximum of #abe buses in fixed route service or demand response service1 excluding ,,ada complementary paratransit service1 during peak service hours1 in an amount not to exceed #be percent of the share of the apportionment which is attributable to such systems within the urbanized area1 as measured by vehicle revenue hours2 or 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 operate a minimum of #aja buses and a maximum of #abe buses in fixed route service or demand response service1 excluding ,,ada complementary paratransit service1 during peak service hours1 in an amount not to exceed #be percent of the share of the apportionment allocated to such systems within the urbanized area1 as determined by the local planning process and included in the designated recipient's final program of projects prepared under subsection 7b74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ensure that the proposed program of projects provides improved access to transit for the individuals described in section #eccf7;j72 and 4 7f7 ,technical correction ,section #ecjg7;a77#b77;,b77ii7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking service during peak and inserting service1 during peak4 7g7 ,transportation development credits as local match 7#a7 ,section #ecjg ,section #ecjg7;d77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 transportation development credits4 4 7#b7 ,section #ecji ,section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,transportation development credits ,for purposes of assessments and determinations under this subsection or subsection 7h71 transportation development credits that are included as a source of local financing or match shall be treated the same as other sources of local financing4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7l77#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 transportation development credits2 or 4 7#c7 ,section #ecci ,section #ecci7;a77#g77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv7 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in clause 7v7 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 transportation development credits4 4 7h7 ,clarification of incidental use ,section #ecaj7;b77#g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the header by inserting and incidental use after individuals2 7#b7 by inserting or providing other incidental services after individuals2 and 7#c7 by striking delivery service does not conflict and inserting service does not conflict4 #baje4 ,policies and purposes ,section #ecja7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h7 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 reduce the contributions of the surface transportation system to the total carbon pollution of the ,united ,states2 and 7#aj7 improve the resiliency of the public transportation network to withstand weather events and other natural disasters4 4 #bajf4 ,fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc formulas ,for fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall apportion and distribute formula funds provided for under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 using data submitted to the #bjai ,national ,transit ,database4 #bajg4 ,metropolitan transportation planning ,section #ecjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a77#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 to encourage and promote the safe and efficient management1 operation1 and development of surface transportation systems that will serve the mobility needs of people and freight1 foster economic growth and development within and between ,states and urbanized areas1 and take into consideration resiliency and climate change adaptation needs while reducing transportation-related fuel consumption1 air pollution1 and greenhouse gas emissions through metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes identified in this chapter2 and 4 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 ,,stip ,the term ,,stip means a statewide transportation improvement program developed by a ,state under section #ace7;g74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and transportation improvement programs and inserting and ,t,i,ps2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,consideration ,in developing the plans and ,t,i,ps1 metropolitan planning organizations shall consider direct and indirect emissions of greenhouse gases4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,federal ,public ,transportation ,act of #bjab1 each and inserting ,each2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,equitable and proportional representation 7i7 ,in general ,for officials or representatives under paragraph 7#b71 the metropolitan planning organization shall ensure the equitable and proportional representation of the population of the metropolitan planning area4 7ii7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this paragraph shall require a metropolitan planning organization in existence on the date of enactment of this subparagraph to be restructured4 7iii7 ,redesignation ,notwithstanding clause 7ii71 the requirements of this paragraph shall apply to any metropolitan planning organization redesignated under paragraph 7#f74 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting paragraphs 7#b7 or 7#c77;,d72 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by striking an existing metropolitan planning area and inserting an urbanized area2 and 7ii7 by striking the existing metropolitan planning area and inserting the area2 7#e7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking a metropolitan area and inserting an urbanized area2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking ,m,p,os and inserting ,metropolitan planning areas2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 by inserting emergency response and evacuation1 climate change adaptation and resilience1 after disaster risk reduction12 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,coordination between ,m,p,os 7,a7 ,in general ,if more than one metropolitan planning organization is designated within an urbanized area under subsection 7d77#g71 the metropolitan planning organizations designated within the area shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the consistency of any data used in the planning process1 including information used in forecasting transportation demand4 7,b7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this paragraph requires metropolitan planning organizations designated within a single urbanized area to jointly develop planning documents1 including a unified long-range transportation plan or unified ,,tip4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7h77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 protect and enhance the environment1 promote energy conservation1 reduce greenhouse gas emissions1 improve the quality of life and public health1 and promote consistency between transportation improvements and ,state and local planned growth and economic development patterns1 including housing and land use patterns2 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,h7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,i7 by striking the period at the end and inserting and reduce or mitigate stormwater1 sea level rise1 extreme weather1 and climate change impacts of surface transportation22 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,i7 the following3 7,j7 support emergency management1 response1 and evacuation and hazard mitigation2 7,k7 improve the level of transportation system access2 and 7,l7 support inclusive zoning policies and land use planning practices that incentivize affordable1 elastic1 and diverse housing supply1 facilitate long-term economic growth by improving the accessibility of housing to jobs1 and prevent high housing costs from displacing economically disadvantaged households4 2 7#g7 in subsection 7h77#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,through the use of a performance-based approach1 transportation investment decisions made as a part of the metropolitan transportation planning process shall support the national goals described in section #aej7;b7 of title #bc1 the achievement of metropolitan and statewide targets established under section #aej7;d7 of title #bc1 the improvement of transportation system access 7consistent with section #aej7;f77 of title #bc1 and the general purposes described in section #ecja of this title4 2 7#h7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d77i7 by inserting reduce greenhouse gas emissions and before restore and maintain2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,g7 by inserting and climate change after infrastructure to natural disasters2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,h7 by inserting greenhouse gas emissions1 after pollution12 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting air quality1 public health1 housing1 transportation1 resilience1 hazard mitigation1 emergency management1 after conservation12 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,issues ,the consultation shall involve1 as appropriate1 comparison of transportation plans to other relevant plans1 including1 if available-- 7i7 ,state conservation plans or maps2 and 7ii7 inventories of natural or historic resources4 2 and 7,e7 by amending paragraph 7#f77;,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 ,methods 7i7 ,in general ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the metropolitan planning organization shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,i7 hold any public meetings at convenient and accessible locations and times2 7,,ii7 employ visualization techniques to describe plans2 and 7,,iii7 make public information available in electronically accessible format and means1 such as the internet1 as appropriate to afford reasonable opportunity for consideration of public information under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,additional methods ,in addition to the methods described in clause 7i71 in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the metropolitan planning organization shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,i7 use virtual public involvement1 social media1 and other web-based tools to encourage public participation and solicit public feedback2 and 7,,ii7 use other methods1 as appropriate1 to further encourage public participation of historically underrepresented individuals in the transportation planning process4 2 7#i7 in subsection 7j7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,tip each place it appears2 and 7#aj7 by striking ,federally each place it appears and inserting federally4 #bajh4 ,statewide and nonmetropolitan transportation planning ,section #ecjd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking statewide transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,the statewide transportation plan and the and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the statewide transportation plan and the 2 7ii7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,consideration ,in developing the statewide transportation plans and ,s,t,i,ps1 ,states shall consider direct and indirect emissions of greenhouse gases4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 by inserting reduce greenhouse gas emissions1 after promote energy conservation12 7,,ii7 by inserting and public health after improve the quality of life2 and 7,,iii7 by inserting 1 including housing and land use patterns after economic development patterns2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,h7 by striking and2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,i7 by striking the period at the end and inserting and reduce or mitigate stormwater1 sea level rise1 extreme weather1 and climate change impacts of surface transportation22 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 facilitate emergency management1 response1 and evacuation and hazard mitigation2 7,k7 improve the level of transportation system access2 and 7,l7 support inclusive zoning policies and land use planning practices that incentivize affordable1 elastic1 and diverse housing supply1 facilitate long-term economic growth by improving the accessibility of housing to jobs1 and prevent high housing costs from displacing economically disadvantaged households4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,through the use of a performance-based approach1 transportation investment decisions made as a part of the statewide transportation planning process shall support-- 7i7 the national goals described in section #aej7;b7 of title #bc2 7ii7 the consideration of transportation system access 7consistent with section #aej7;f7 of title #bc72 7iii7 the achievement of statewide targets established under section #aej7;d7 of title #bc2 and 7iv7 the general purposes described in section #ecja of this title4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking statewide transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking statewide transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#c7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7#d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7 by inserting air quality1 public health1 housing1 transportation1 resilience1 hazard mitigation1 emergency management1 after conservation12 and 7ii7 by amending clause 7ii7 to read as follows3 7ii7 ,comparison and consideration ,consultation under clause 7i7 shall involve the comparison of transportation plans to other relevant plans and inventories1 including1 if available-- 7,i7 ,state and tribal conservation plans or maps2 and 7,,ii7 inventories of natural or historic resources4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking ,in carrying out and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,in carrying out 2 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 as subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,additional methods ,in addition to the methods described in clause 7i71 in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,state shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,i7 use virtual public involvement1 social media1 and other web-based tools to encourage public participation and solicit public feedback2 and 7,,ii7 use other methods1 as appropriate1 to further encourage public participation of historically underrepresented individuals in the transportation planning process4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 by inserting reduce greenhouse gas emissions and after potential to2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#h7 by inserting including consideration of the role that intercity buses may play in reducing congestion1 pollution1 greenhouse gas emissions1 and energy consumption in a cost-effective manner and strategies and investments that preserve and enhance intercity bus systems1 including systems that are privately owned and operated after transportation system2 7#e7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 by striking statewide transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 by striking metropolitan transportation improvement program and inserting ,,tip2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip each place it appears2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,f77i7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip each place it appears2 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,g77ii7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 and 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,h7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and projects carried out under the bridge program or the ,interstate maintenance program under title #bc2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking or under the bridge program or the ,interstate maintenance program2 and 7,,ii7 by striking statewide transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 in the heading by striking ,transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 and 7ii7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#h7 by striking statewide transportation plans and programs and inserting statewide transportation plans and ,s,t,i,ps2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#i7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip2 7#f7 in subsection 7h77#b77;,a7 by striking ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of the ,federal ,public ,transportation ,act of #bjab1 and inserting ,not less frequently than once every #d years12 7#g7 in subsection 7j7 by striking transportation improvement program and inserting ,,stip each place it appears2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7l7 by striking transportation improvement programs and inserting ,s,t,i,ps4 #baji4 ,obligation limitation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the total of all obligations from amounts made available from the ,mass ,transit ,account of the ,highway ,trust ,fund by subsection 7a7 of section #ecch of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not exceed-- 7#a7 #ag1hid1dfj1cfg for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#b7 #ah1bja1idj1ggj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#c7 #ah1eea1fgf1gjh for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7#d7 #ah1ija1egc1fic for fiscal year #bjbf4 #baaj4 ,public transportation emergency relief funds ,section #ecbd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,imposition of deadline 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may not require any project funded pursuant to this section to advance to the construction obligation stage before the date that is the last day of the sixth fiscal year after the later of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,governor declared the emergency1 as described in subsection 7a77#b72 or 7,b7 the date on which the ,president declared a major disaster1 as described in such subsection4 7#b7 ,extension of deadline ,if the ,secretary imposes a deadline for advancement to the construction obligation stage pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may1 upon the request of the ,governor of the ,state1 issue an extension of not more than #a year to complete such advancement1 and may issue additional extensions after the expiration of any extension1 if the ,secretary determines the ,governor of the ,state has provided suitable justification to warrant an extension4 4 #baaa4 ,certification requirements ,the certification requirements described in section #ffa4ab of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 shall1 after the date of enactment of this ,act1 include a certification that buses or other rolling stock 7including train control1 communication and traction power equipment7 being procured do not contain or use any covered telecommunications equipment or services1 as such term is defined by section #hhi of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb74 #baab4 ,hold harmless ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall allow project sponsors1 at the request of such sponsor1 to submit ridership and service data and projections collected before ,january #bj1 #bjbj and projections based on that data to determine project eligibility under section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #baac4 ,study on accessibility of public transportation 7a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the challenges faced by each of the populations described in subsection 7b7 when riding public transportation2 and 7#b7 recommendations to improve the accessibility of federally-funded public transportation for the populations described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,covered populations ,the populations described in subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 pregnant women2 and 7#b7 individuals living in areas of persistent poverty1 as such term is defined in section #agb7l7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 and individuals that are unbanked or underbanked4 #baad4 ,formula funds for rural areas ,section #ecaa7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking means a ,state and inserting the following3 means-- 7,a7 a ,state 2 7#b7 by striking ,government4 and inserting ,government2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 a ,state or local governmental entity that operates a public transportation service and receives and administers ,federal transit program grant funds for both rural and urban areas4 4 ,b ,improving ,frequency and ,ridership #bbja4 ,multi-jurisdictional bus frequency and ridership competitive grants 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ecjg the following new section3 #ecjh4 ,multi-jurisdictional bus frequency and ridership competitive grants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make grants under this section1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible recipients to increase the frequency of bus service and the ridership of public transit buses4 7b7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an eligible recipient shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,application timing ,not later than #ij days after amounts are made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall solicit grant applications from eligible recipients for projects described in subsection 7d74 7d7 ,uses of funds ,an eligible recipient of a grant under this section shall use such grant for transportation capital projects that-- 7#a7 increase-- 7,a7 the frequency of bus service2 7,b7 bus ridership2 and 7,c7 total person throughput2 and 7#b7 are consistent with1 and as described in1 the design guidance issued by the ,national ,association of ,city ,transportation ,officials and titled ,transit ,street ,design ,guide4 7e7 ,grant criteria ,in making grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,each eligible recipient's projected increase in bus frequency4 7#b7 ,each eligible recipient's projected increase in bus ridership4 7#c7 ,each eligible recipient's projected increase in total person throughput4 7#d7 ,the degree of regional collaboration described in each eligible recipient's application1 including collaboration with-- 7,a7 a local government entity that operates a public transportation service2 7,b7 local government agencies that control street design2 7,c7 metropolitan planning organizations 7as such term is defined in section #ecjc72 and 7,d7 ,state departments of transportation4 7f7 ,grant timing ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this section not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,secretary completes the solicitation described in subsection 7c74 7g7 ,requirements of the ,secretary ,in carrying out the program under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 not later than the date described in subsection 7c71 publish in the ,federal ,register a list of all metrics and evaluation procedures to be used in making grants under this section2 and 7#b7 publish in the ,federal ,register-- 7,a7 a summary of the final metrics and evaluations used in making grants under this section2 and 7,b7 a list of the ratings of eligible recipients receiving a grant under this section based on such metrics and evaluations4 7h7 ,federal share 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this section shall not exceed #hj percent4 7#b7 ,restriction on grant amounts ,the ,secretary may make a grant for a project under this section in an amount up to #aej percent of the amount-- 7,a7 provided for such project under title #bc2 and 7,b7 provided for such project from non-,federal funds budgeted for roadways4 7i7 ,requirements of section #ecjg ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 a grant under this section shall be subject to the requirements of section #ecjg4 7j7 ,availability of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts made available to carry out this section shall remain available for #d fiscal years after the fiscal year for which the amount was made available4 7#b7 ,unobligated amounts ,after the expiration of the period described in paragraph 7#a7 for an amount made available to carry out this section1 any unobligated amounts made available to carry out this section shall be added to the amounts made available for the following fiscal year4 7k7 ,eligible recipients ,in this section1 the term eligible recipient means a recipient of a grant under section #ecjg in an urbanized area with a population greater than #ejj1jjj4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ecjg the following new item3 #ecjh4 ,multi-jurisdictional bus frequency and ridership competitive grants4 4 #bbjb4 ,incentivizing frequency in the urban formula ,section #eccf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 by striking #ie4fa percent and inserting #ie percent2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7 by striking #ie4fa percent and inserting #ie percent2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii7 by striking #ie4fa percent and inserting #ie percent2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 by striking #d4ci percent and inserting #e percent2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by inserting in the highest #be percent of routes by ridership before multiplied by2 and 7bb7 by striking vehicle passenger miles traveled for each dollar of operating cost in an area and inserting vehicles operating in peak revenue service per hour in the highest #be percent of routes by ridership2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 by inserting in the highest #be percent of routes by ridership before multiplied by2 and 7bb7 by striking vehicle passenger miles traveled for each dollar of operating cost in all areas and inserting vehicles operating in peak revenue service per hour in the highest #be percent of routes by ridership2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,special rule ,for fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd1 the percentage-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 shall be treated as #ajj percent2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 shall be treated as #j percent4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #ij4h percent and inserting #ij percent each place it appears2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking #i4b percent and inserting #h percent2 7ii7 by striking #bjj1jjj and inserting #ejj1jjj2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 the number of bus passenger miles traveled on the highest #be percent of routes by ridership multiplied by the number of buses operating in peak revenue service per hour on the highest #be percent of routes by ridership2 divided by 2 and 7iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 the total number of bus passenger miles traveled on the highest #be percent of routes by ridership multiplied by the total number of buses operating in peak revenue service per hour on the highest #be percent of routes by ridership in all areas4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,two percent of the total amount apportioned under this subsection shall be apportioned so that each urbanized area with a population of at least #bjj1jjj and less than #ejj1jjj is entitled to receive an amount using the formula in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,for fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd1 the percentage-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 shall be treated as #ajj percent2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 shall be treated as #j percent2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 shall be treated as #j percent4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,peak revenue service defined ,in this section1 the term peak revenue service means the time period between the time in the morning that an agency first exceeds the number of midday vehicles in revenue service and the time in the evening that an agency falls below the number of midday vehicles in revenue service4 4 #bbjc4 ,mobility innovation 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ecae the following new section3 #ecaf4 ,mobility innovation 7a7 ,in general ,amounts made available to a covered recipient to carry out sections #ecjg1 #ecaj1 and #ecaa may be used by such covered recipient under this section to assist in the financing of-- 7#a7 mobility as a service2 and 7#b7 mobility on demand services4 7b7 ,federal share 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,federal share of the net cost of a project carried out under this section shall not exceed #gj percent4 7#b7 ,insourcing incentive ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,federal share of the net cost of a project described in paragraph 7#a7 shall1 at the request of the project sponsor1 be increased by up to #aj percent for mobility on demand service operated exclusively by personnel employed by the recipient4 7#c7 ,zero emission incentive ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,federal share of the net cost of a project described in paragraph 7#a7 shall1 at the request of the project sponsor1 be increased by up to #aj percent if such project involves an eligible use that uses a vehicle that produces zero carbon dioxide or particulate matter4 7c7 ,eligible uses 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall publish guidance describing eligible activities that are demonstrated to-- 7,a7 increase transit ridership2 7,b7 be complementary to fixed route transit service2 7,c7 demonstrate meaningful improvements in-- 7i7 environmental metrics1 including standards established pursuant to the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq47 and greenhouse gas performance targets established pursuant to section #aej7;d7 of title #bc2 7ii7 traffic congestion2 7iii7 compliance with the requirements under the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 7iv7 low-income service to increase access to employment1 healthcare1 and other essential services2 7v7 service during times of the day when regular transit service is not operating1 as long as regular transit service hours are not reduced2 7vi7 new service that operates in areas of lower density that are unserved or underserved by regular transit service2 7vii7 rural service2 and 7viii7 improvement in paratransit service quality4 7#b7 ,fare collection modernization ,in developing guidance referred to in this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7,a7 all costs associated with installing1 modernizing1 and managing fare collection1 including touchless payment systems1 shall be considered eligible expenses under this title and subject to the applicable ,federal share2 and 7,b7 such guidance includes guidance on how agencies shall provide unbanked and underbanked users with an opportunity to benefit from mobility as a service platforms4 7#c7 ,prohibition on use of funds ,amounts used by a covered recipient for projects eligible under this section may not be used for-- 7,a7 single passenger vehicle miles 7in a passenger motor vehicle1 as such term is defined in section #cbaja1 that carries less than #i passengers71 unless the trip-- 7i7 meets the definition of public transportation2 and 7ii7 begins or completes a fixed route public transportation trip2 7,b7 deadhead vehicle miles2 or 7,c7 any service considered a taxi service that operates under an exemption from testing requirements under section #ecca4 7d7 ,federal requirements ,a project carried out under this section shall be treated as if such project were carried out under the section from which the funds were provided to carry out such project1 including the application of any additional requirements provided for by law that apply to section #ecjg1 #ecaj1 or #ecaa1 as applicable4 7e7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,individual waiver ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,secretary may waive any requirement applied to a project carried out under this section pursuant to subsection 7d7 if the ,secretary determines that the project would-- 7,a7 not undermine labor standards2 7,b7 increase employment opportunities of the recipient unless the ,secretary determines that such a waiver does not affect employment opportunities2 and 7,c7 be consistent with the public interest4 7#b7 ,waiver under other sections ,the ,secretary may not waive any requirement under paragraph 7#a7 for which a waiver is otherwise available4 7#c7 ,prohibition of waiver ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may not waive any requirement of-- 7,a7 section #eccc2 7,b7 section #ecca2 7,c7 section #ecjb7ad72 and 7,d7 chapter #ec that establishes a maximum ,federal share for operating costs4 7#d7 ,application of section #ecbj ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,secretary may only waive the requirements of section #ecbj with respect to-- 7,a7 a passenger vehicle owned by an individual2 7,b7 subsection 7q7 of such section for any passenger vehicle not owned by an individual for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending #c years after such date2 7,c7 any shared micromobility device for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the date that is #c years after such date2 and 7,d7 rolling stock that is part of a dedicated fleet of vehicles for the provision of microtransit that is operated by1 or exclusively on behalf of1 the covered recipient for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the date that is #c years after such date4 7#e7 ,limitation ,a waiver issued under subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 of paragraph 7#d7 may only be issued on an individual project basis at the request of the covered recipient and may not be renewed or extended beyond the initial #c-year period of the waiver4 7f7 ,open data standards 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall initiate procedures under subchapter ,,iii of chapter #e of title #e to develop an open data standard and an application programming interface necessary to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,regulations ,the regulations required under paragraph 7#a7 shall require public transportation agencies1 mobility on demand providers1 mobility as a service technology providers1 other non-government actors1 and local governments the efficient means to transfer data to-- 7,a7 foster the efficient use of transportation capacity2 7,b7 enhance the management of new modes of mobility2 7,c7 enable the use of innovative planning tools2 7,d7 enable single payment systems for all mobility on demand services2 7,e7 establish metropolitan planning organization1 ,state1 and local government access to anonymized data for transportation planning1 real time operations data1 and rules2 7,f7 prohibit the transfer of personally identifiable information2 7,g7 protect confidential business information2 7,h7 enhance cybersecurity protections2 and 7,i7 allow data governance1 including but not limited to licensing and terms of information sharing1 periodic risk assessments1 policies regarding data retention and information handling policies1 and anonymization techniques4 7#c7 ,prohibition on for profit activity ,any data received by an entity under this subsection may not be sold1 leased1 or otherwise used to generate profit1 except for the direct provision of the related mobility on demand services and mobility as a service4 7#d7 ,committee ,a negotiated rulemaking committee established pursuant to section #efe of title #e to carry out this subsection shall have a maximum of #ag members limited to representatives of the ,department of ,transportation1 ,state and local governments1 metropolitan planning organizations1 urban and rural covered recipients1 associations that represent public transit agencies1 representatives from at least #c different organizations engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of transit workers in not fewer than #c ,states1 mobility on demand providers1 and mobility as a service technology providers4 7#e7 ,publication of proposed regulations ,proposed regulations to implement this section shall be published in the ,federal ,register by the ,secretary not later than #ah months after such date of enactment4 7#f7 ,extension of deadlines ,a deadline set forth in paragraph 7#d7 may be extended up to #ahj days if the negotiated rulemaking committee referred to in paragraph 7#e7 concludes that the committee cannot meet the deadline and the ,secretary so notifies the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7g7 ,application of recipient vehicle revenue miles ,with respect to vehicle revenue miles with one passenger of a covered recipient using amounts under this section1 such miles-- 7#a7 shall be included in the ,national ,transit ,database under section #ecce2 and 7#b7 shall be excluded from vehicle revenue miles data used in the calculation described in section #eccf4 7h7 ,savings clause ,subsection 7c77#b7 and subsection 7g7 shall not apply to any eligible activities under this section if such activities are-- 7#a7 being carried out in compliance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 or 7#b7 projects eligible under section #ecaj that exceed the requirements of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered recipient ,the term covered recipient means a ,state or local government entity1 private nonprofit organization1 or ,tribe that-- 7,a7 operates a public transportation service2 and 7,b7 is a recipient or subrecipient of funds under section #ecjg1 #ecaj1 or #ecaa4 7#b7 ,deadhead vehicle miles ,the term deadhead vehicle miles means the miles that a vehicle travels when out of revenue service1 including leaving or returning to the garage or yard facility1 changing routes1 when there is no expectation of carrying revenue passengers1 and any miles traveled by a private operator without a passenger4 7#c7 ,mobility as a service ,the term mobility as a service means services that constitute the integration of mobility on demand services and public transportation that are available and accessible to all travelers1 provide multimodal trip planning1 and a unified payment system4 7#d7 ,mobility on demand ,the term mobility on demand means an on-demand transportation service shared among individuals1 either concurrently or one after another4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ecae the following new item3 #ecaf4 ,mobility innovation4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date on which the ,secretary of ,transportation has finalized both-- 7#a7 the guidance required under section #ecaf7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the regulations required under section #ecaf7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section1 or the amendments made by this section1 shall prohibit the use of funds for an eligible activity or pilot project of a covered recipient authorized under the law in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act before the effective date described in subsection 7c74 #bbjd4 ,formula grants for rural areas ,section #ecaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,census designation ,the ,secretary may approve a ,state program that allocates not more than #e percent of such ,state's apportionment to assist rural areas that were redesignated as urban areas not more than #b fiscal years after the last census designation of urbanized area boundaries4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking section #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 and inserting section #ecch7;a77#b77;,e72 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking section #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 and inserting section #ecch7;a77#b77;,e72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting the amount remaining under section #ecch7;a77#b77;,e77i7 after the amount under subparagraph 7,a7 is distributed2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c7 by striking section #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 and inserting section #ecch7;a77#b77;,e72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking section #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 and inserting section #ecch7;a77#b77;,e72 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,land area 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 each ,state shall receive an amount that is equal to #ae percent of the amount apportioned under this paragraph1 multiplied by the ratio of the land area in rural areas in that ,state and divided by the land area in all rural areas in the ,united ,states1 as shown by the most recent decennial census of population4 7ii7 ,maximum apportionment ,no ,state shall receive more than #e percent of the amount apportioned under clause 7i74 7,c7 ,population ,each ,state shall receive an amount equal to #ej percent of the amount apportioned under this paragraph1 multiplied by the ratio of the population of rural areas in that ,state and divided by the population of all rural areas in the ,united ,states1 as shown by the most recent decennial census of population4 7,d7 ,vehicle revenue miles 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 each ,state shall receive an amount that is equal to #be percent of the amount apportioned under this paragraph1 multiplied by the ratio of vehicle revenue miles in rural areas in that ,state and divided by the vehicle revenue miles in all rural areas in the ,united ,states1 as determined by national transit database reporting4 7ii7 ,maximum apportionment ,no ,state shall receive more than #e percent of the amount apportioned under clause 7i74 7,e7 ,low-income individuals ,each ,state shall receive an amount that is equal to #aj percent of the amount apportioned under this paragraph1 multiplied by the ratio of low-income individuals in rural areas in that ,state and divided by the number of low-income individuals in all rural areas in the ,united ,states1 as shown by the ,bureau of the ,census4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting ,a ,state may expend funds to continue service into another ,state to extend a route4 before ,eligible activities under2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting and makes the certification and supporting documents publicly available before the period at the end2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,meaningful connections ,all projects funded under this subsection shall directly serve1 or make meaningful scheduled connections to1 the national intercity bus network4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,allowance for volunteer hours 7,a7 ,applicable regulations ,for any funds provided by a department or agency of the ,government under paragraph 7#c77;,d7 or by a service agreement under paragraph 7#c77;,c71 and such department or agency has regulations in place that provide for the valuation of volunteer hours as allowable in-kind contributions toward the non-,federal share of project costs1 such regulations shall be used to determine the allowable valuation of volunteer hours as an in-kind contribution toward the non-,federal remainder of net project costs for a transit project funded under this section4 7,b7 ,limitations ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to the provision of fixed-route bus services funded under this section4 4 #bbje4 ,one-stop paratransit program ,section #ecaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,one-,stop paratransit program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish a one-stop paratransit competitive grant program to encourage an extra stop in non-fixed route ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 service for a paratransit rider to complete essential tasks4 7#b7 ,preference ,the ,secretary shall give preference to eligible recipients that-- 7,a7 have comparable data for the year prior to implementation of the grant program and made available to the ,secretary1 academic and nonprofit organizations for research purposes2 and 7,b7 plan to use agency personnel to implement the pilot program4 7#c7 ,application criteria ,to be eligible to participate in the grant program1 an eligible recipient shall submit to the ,secretary an application containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including information on-- 7,a7 locations the eligible entity intends to allow a stop at1 if stops are limited1 including-- 7i7 childcare or education facilities2 7ii7 pharmacies2 7iii7 grocery stores2 and 7iv7 bank or ,,atm locations2 7,b7 methodology for informing the public of the grant program2 7,c7 vehicles1 personnel1 and other resources that will be used to implement the grant program2 7,d7 if the applicant does not intend the grant program to apply to the full area under the jurisdiction of the applicant1 a description of the geographic area in which the applicant intends the grant program to apply2 and 7,e7 the anticipated amount of increased operating costs4 7#d7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall seek to achieve diversity of participants in the grant program by selecting a range of eligible entities that includes at least-- 7,a7 #e eligible recipients that serve an area with a population of #ej1jjj to #bjj1jjj2 7,b7 #aj eligible recipients that serve an area with a population of over #bjj1jjj2 and 7,c7 #e eligible recipients that provide transportation for rural communities4 7#e7 ,data-sharing criteria ,an eligible recipient in this subsection shall provide data as the ,secretary requires1 which may include-- 7,a7 number of ,,ada paratransit trips conducted each year2 7,b7 requested time of each paratransit trip2 7,c7 scheduled time of each paratransit trip2 7,d7 actual pickup time for each paratransit trip2 7,e7 average length of a stop in the middle of a ride as allowed by this subsection2 7,f7 any complaints received by a paratransit rider2 7,g7 rider satisfaction with paratransit services2 and 7,h7 after the completion of the grant1 an assessment by the eligible recipient of its capacity to continue a one-stop program independently4 7#f7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make publicly available an annual report on the program carried out under this subsection for each fiscal year1 not later than ,december #ca of the calendar year in which such fiscal year ends4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a detailed description of the activities carried out under the program1 and an evaluation of the program1 including an evaluation of the data shared by eligible recipients under paragraph 7#e74 4 #bbjf4 ,new municipal transit services to better connect communities ,section #eccf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,pass through funding 7#a7 ,pass ,through to ,service ,providers ,designated recipients1 upon request of a provider of new public transportation service1 shall enter into a split letter or some other agreement under which not less than #hj percent of the funding apportioned under subparagraphs 7,a77i7 and 7,b77i7 of subsection 7c77#a7 to a service provider that results from the provision of new qualified transit services provided by such provider is passed through to such provider so long as the following conditions are met-- 7,a7 the service being provided as well as the service provider are eligible for assistance and meets or exceeds all ,federal ,transit ,administration requirements1 including the requirements of sections #ecbj and #eccc2 7,b7 the service provided has submitted the appropriate data to the ,national ,transit ,database or has submitted such data to another regional entity for submission to the ,national ,transit ,database2 7,c7 the service provider is eligible to be a recipient of ,federal transit funds2 7,d7 the service provider is able to use the funding for continued service or expansion of eligible transit services so long as any new service being provided does not duplicate existing service being provided2 and 7,e7 the regional metropolitan planning organization does not opt out of the pass-through requirement as allowed by paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,opt-out ,a metropolitan planning organization may elect to have designated recipients within the metropolitan planning area opt-out if such planning organization certifies with the ,secretary that #a of the following conditions are met3 7,a7 ,the new service has not met the conditions outlined by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection4 7,b7 ,the new service does not address or align with the policies and goals identified in the region's transportation plan4 7,c7 ,the metropolitan planning organization or designated recipient has in place a process or policy that addresses multi-agency or regional issues with formula funds and includes an opportunity for new service providers to participate and receive necessary funding from such policy or program4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,new transit services ,the term new transit services means public transportation services whereby data from the provision of services has previously not been submitted to the national transit database and is service created to increase access to public transportation1 address areas which are not adequately serviced by high frequency public transportation1 create first and last mile connections to existing public transportation services1 or provide access to public transportation to long distance commute routes where no or limited service previously existed4 7,b7 ,service provider ,the term service provider-- 7i7 has the meaning given the term local government authority in section #ecjb2 and 7ii7 means a public transportation agency4 4 ,c ,buy ,america and ,other ,procurement ,reforms #bcja4 ,buy ,america 7a7 ,buy ,america 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before section #ecba the following3 #ecbj4 ,buy ,america 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may obligate an amount that may be appropriated to carry out this chapter for a project only if the steel1 iron1 and manufactured goods used in the project are produced in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary finds that-- 7#a7 applying subsection 7a7 would be inconsistent with the public interest2 7#b7 the steel1 iron1 and goods produced in the ,united ,states are not produced in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or are not of a satisfactory quality2 7#c7 when procuring rolling stock 7including train control1 communication1 traction power equipment1 and rolling stock prototypes7 under this chapter-- 7,a7 the cost of components and subcomponents produced in the ,united ,states is more than #gj percent of the cost of all components of the rolling stock2 and 7,b7 final assembly of the rolling stock has occurred in the ,united ,states2 or 7#d7 including domestic material will increase the cost of the overall project by more than #be percent4 7c7 ,written waiver determination and annual report 7#a7 ,waiver procedure ,not later than #abj days after the submission of a request for a waiver1 the ,secretary shall make a determination under subsection 7b77#a71 7b77#b71 or 7b77#d7 as to whether to waive subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,public notification and comment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days before making a determination regarding a waiver described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide notification and an opportunity for public comment on the request for such waiver4 7,b7 ,notification requirements ,the notification required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 describe whether the application is being made for a waiver described in subsection 7b77#a71 7b77#b7 or 7b77#d72 and 7ii7 be provided to the public by electronic means1 including on a public website of the ,department of ,transportation4 7#c7 ,determination ,before a determination described in paragraph 7#a7 takes effect1 the ,secretary shall publish a detailed justification for such determination that addresses all public comments received under paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 on the public website of the ,department of ,transportation2 and 7,b7 if the ,secretary issues a waiver with respect to such determination1 in the ,federal ,register4 7#d7 ,annual report ,annually1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report listing any waiver issued under paragraph 7#a7 during the preceding year4 7d7 ,rolling stock waiver conditions 7#a7 ,labor costs for final assembly ,in this section1 highly skilled labor costs involved in final assembly shall be included as a separate component in the cost of components and subcomponents under subsection 7b77#c77;,a74 7#b7 ,high domestic content component bonus ,in this section1 in calculating the domestic content of the rolling stock under subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 the percent1 rounded to the nearest whole number1 of the domestic content in components of such rolling stock1 weighted by cost1 shall be used in calculating the domestic content of the rolling stock1 except-- 7,a7 with respect to components that exceed-- 7i7 #gj percent domestic content1 the ,secretary shall add #aj additional percent to the component's domestic content when calculating the domestic content of the rolling stock2 and 7ii7 #ge percent domestic content1 the ,secretary shall add #ae additional percent to the component's domestic content when calculating the domestic content of the rolling stock2 and 7,b7 in no case may a component exceed #ajj percent domestic content when calculating the domestic content of the rolling stock4 7#c7 ,rolling stock frames or car shells 7,a7 ,inclusion of costs ,subject to the substantiation requirement of subparagraph 7,b71 in calculating the cost of the domestic content of the rolling stock under subsection 7b77#c71 in the case of a rolling stock procurement receiving assistance under this chapter in which the average cost of a rolling stock vehicle in the procurement is more than #cjj1jjj1 if rolling stock frames or car shells are not produced in the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary shall include in the calculation of the domestic content of the rolling stock the cost of the steel or iron that is produced in the ,united ,states and used in the rolling stock frames or car shells4 7,b7 ,substantiation ,if a rolling stock vehicle manufacturer wishes to include in the calculation of the vehicle's domestic content the cost of steel or iron produced in the ,united ,states and used in the rolling stock frames and car shells that are not produced in the ,united ,states1 the manufacturer shall maintain and provide upon request a mill certification that substantiates the origin of the steel or iron4 7#d7 ,treatment of waived components and subcomponents ,in this section1 a component or subcomponent waived under subsection 7b7 shall be excluded from any part of the calculation required under subsection 7b77#c77;,a74 7#e7 ,zero-emission vehicle domestic battery cell incentive ,the ,secretary shall add #b4e percent to the total domestic content when calculating the domestic content of the rolling stock for any zero-emission vehicle that uses only battery cells for propulsion that are manufactured domestically4 7#f7 ,prohibition on double counting 7,a7 ,in general ,no labor costs included in the cost of a component or subcomponent by the manufacturer of rolling stock may be treated as rolling stock assembly costs for purposes of calculating domestic content4 7,b7 ,violation ,a violation of this paragraph shall be treated as a false claim under subchapter ,,iii of chapter #cg of title #ca4 7#g7 ,definition of highly skilled labor costs ,in this subsection1 the term highly skilled labor costs-- 7,a7 means the apportioned value of direct wage compensation associated with final assembly activities of workers directly employed by a rolling stock original equipment manufacturer and directly associated with the final assembly activities of a rolling stock vehicle that advance the value or improve the condition of the end product2 7,b7 does not include any temporary or indirect activities or those hired via a third-party contractor or subcontractor2 7,c7 are limited to metalworking1 fabrication1 welding1 electrical1 engineering1 and other technical activities requiring training2 7,d7 are not otherwise associated with activities required under section #ffa4aa of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,e7 includes only activities performed in the ,united ,states and does not include that of foreign nationals providing assistance at a ,united ,states manufacturing facility4 7e7 ,certification of domestic supply and disclosure 7#a7 ,certification of domestic supply ,if the ,secretary denies an application for a waiver under subsection 7b77#b71 the ,secretary shall provide to the applicant a written certification that-- 7,a7 the steel1 iron1 or manufactured goods1 as applicable1 7referred to in this paragraph as the item7 is produced in the ,united ,states in a sufficient and reasonably available amount2 7,b7 the item produced in the ,united ,states is of a satisfactory quality2 and 7,c7 includes a list of known manufacturers in the ,united ,states from which the item can be obtained4 7#b7 ,disclosure ,the ,secretary shall disclose the waiver denial and the written certification to the public in the manner described in subsection 7c74 7f7 ,waiver prohibited ,the ,secretary may not make a waiver under subsection 7b7 for goods produced in a foreign country if the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 decides that the government of that foreign country-- 7#a7 has an agreement with the ,united ,states ,government under which the ,secretary has waived the requirement of this section2 and 7#b7 has violated the agreement by discriminating against goods to which this section applies that are produced in the ,united ,states and to which the agreement applies4 7g7 ,penalty for mislabeling and misrepresentation ,a person is ineligible under subpart #i4d of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or any successor thereto1 to receive a contract or subcontract made with amounts authorized under title ,,ii of division ,b of the ,,invest in ,america ,act if a court or department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,government decides the person intentionally-- 7#a7 affixed a ,made in ,america label1 or a label with an inscription having the same meaning1 to goods sold in or shipped to the ,united ,states that are used in a project to which this section applies but not produced in the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 represented that goods described in paragraph 7#a7 were produced in the ,united ,states4 7h7 ,state requirements ,the ,secretary may not impose any limitation on assistance provided under this chapter that restricts a ,state from imposing more stringent requirements than this subsection on the use of articles1 materials1 and supplies mined1 produced1 or manufactured in foreign countries in projects carried out with that assistance or restricts a recipient of that assistance from complying with those ,state-imposed requirements4 7i7 ,opportunity ,to correct inadvertent error ,the ,secretary may allow a manufacturer or supplier of steel1 iron1 or manufactured goods to correct after bid opening any certification of noncompliance or failure to properly complete the certification 7but not including failure to sign the certification7 under this subsection if such manufacturer or supplier attests under penalty of perjury that such manufacturer or supplier submitted an incorrect certification as a result of an inadvertent or clerical error4 ,the burden of establishing inadvertent or clerical error is on the manufacturer or supplier4 7j7 ,administrative review ,a party adversely affected by an agency action under this subsection shall have the right to seek review under section #gjb of title #e4 7k7 ,steel and iron ,for purposes of this section1 steel and iron meeting the requirements of section #ffa4e7;b7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 may be considered produced in the ,united ,states4 7l7 ,definition of small purchase ,for purposes of determining whether a purchase qualifies for a general public interest waiver under subsection 7b77#a71 including under any regulation promulgated under such subsection1 the term small purchase means a purchase of not more than #aej1jjj4 7m7 ,preaward and postdelivery review of rolling stock purchases 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations requiring a preaward and postdelivery certification of a rolling stock vehicle that meets the requirements of this section and ,government motor vehicle safety requirements to be eligible for a grant under this chapter4 ,for compliance with this section-- 7,a7 ,federal inspections and review are required2 7,b7 a manufacturer certification is not sufficient2 and 7,c7 a rolling stock vehicle that has been certified by the ,secretary remains certified until the manufacturer makes a material change to the vehicle1 or adjusts the cost of all components of the rolling stock1 that reduces1 by more than half1 the percentage of domestic content above #gj percent4 7#b7 ,certification of percentage 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may1 at the request of a component or subcomponent manufacturer1 certify the percentage of domestic content and place of manufacturing for a component or subcomponent4 7,b7 ,period of certification ,any component or subcomponent certified by the ,secretary shall remain certified until the manufacturer makes a material change to the domestic content or the place of manufacturing of such component or subcomponent4 7#c7 ,freedom of information act ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall apply the provisions of section #eeb of title #e1 including subsection 7b77#d7 of such section4 7#d7 ,noncompliance ,the ,secretary shall prohibit recipients from procuring rolling stock1 components1 or subcomponents from a supplier that intentionally provides false information to comply with this subsection4 7n7 ,scope ,the requirements of this section apply to all contracts for a public transportation project carried out within the scope of the applicable finding1 determination1 or decision under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 regardless of the funding source of such contracts1 if at least one contract for the public transportation project is funded with amounts made available to carry out this chapter4 7o7 ,buy ,america conformity ,the ,secretary shall ensure that all ,federal funds for new commuter rail projects shall comply with this section and shall not be subject to section #bbije7;a74 7p7 ,audits and reporting of waste1 fraud1 and abuse 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall conduct an annual audit on certifications under subsection 7m7 regarding compliance with ,buy ,america4 7#b7 ,report fraud1 waste1 and abuse ,the ,secretary shall display a ,report ,fraud1 ,waste1 and ,abuse button and link to ,department of ,transportation's ,office of ,inspector ,general ,hotline on the ,federal ,transit ,administration's ,buy ,america landing page4 7#c7 ,contract requirement ,the ,secretary shall require all recipients who enter into contracts to purchase rolling stock with funds provided under this chapter to include in such contract information on how to contact the ,department of ,transportation's ,office of ,inspector ,general ,hotline to report suspicions of fraud1 waste1 and abuse4 7q7 ,passenger motor vehicles 7#a7 ,in general ,any domestically manufactured passenger motor vehicle shall be considered to be produced in the ,united ,states under this section4 7#b7 ,domestically manufactured passenger motor vehicle ,in this subsection1 the term domestically manufactured passenger motor vehicle means any passenger motor vehicle1 as such term is defined in section #cbcjd7;a7 that-- 7,a7 has under section #cbcjd7;b77#a77;,b7 its final assembly place in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 the percentage 7by value7 of passenger motor equipment under section #cbcjd7;b77#a77;,a7 equals or exceeds #fj percent value added4 7r7 ,rolling stock components and subcomponents ,no bus shell1 railcar frame1 or other component or subcomponent that is primarily made of steel or iron shall be treated as produced in the ,united ,states for purposes of subsection 7b77#c7 or determined to be of domestic origin under section #ffa4aa of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 if the material inputs of such component or subcomponent were imported into the ,united ,states and the processes performed in the ,united ,states on the imported articles would not result in a change in the article's classification to chapter #hf or #hg of the ,harmonized ,tariff ,schedule of the ,united ,states from another chapter or a new heading of any chapter from the heading under which the article was classified upon entry4 7s7 ,treatment of steel and iron components as produced in the ,united ,states ,notwithstanding any other provision of any law or any rule1 regulation1 or policy of the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 steel and iron components of a system1 as defined in section #ffa4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and of manufactured end products referred to in ,appendix ,a of such section1 may not be considered to be produced in the ,united ,states unless such components meet the requirements of section #ffa4e7;b7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7t7 ,requirement for transit agencies ,notwithstanding the provisions of this section1 if a transit agency accepts ,federal funds1 such agency shall adhere to the requirements of this section in procuring rolling stock4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the item relating to section #ecba the following3 #ecbj4 ,buy ,america4 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,technical assistance and workforce development ,section #ecad7;a77#b77;,g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking sections #ecbc7;j7 and #ecbc7m7 and inserting section #ecbj4 7,b7 ,urbanized area formula grants ,section #ecjg7;c77#a77;,e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 #ecbj1 after #ecbc4 7,c7 ,innovative procurement ,section #cjai7;c77#b77;,e77ii7 of the ,,fast ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe note7 is amended by striking #ecbc7;j7 and inserting #ecbj4 7b7 ,bus rolling stock ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to revise ,appendix ,b and ,appendix ,d of section #ffa4aa of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 with respect to bus rolling stock to maximize job creation and align such section with modern manufacturing techniques4 7c7 ,rail rolling stock ,not later than #cj months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to revise subsections 7t71 7u71 and 7v7 of section #ffa4aa of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 with respect to rail rolling stock to maximize job creation and align such section with modern manufacturing techniques4 7d7 ,rule of applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 the amendments made by this section shall apply to any contract entered into on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,delayed applicability of certain provisions ,contracts described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to the following delayed applicability requirements3 7,a7 ,section #ecbj7m77#b7 shall apply to contracts entered into on or after the date that is #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 section #ecbj7m7 shall apply to contracts for the procurement of bus rolling stock beginning on the earlier of-- 7i7 #ahj days after the date on which final regulations are issued pursuant to subsection 7b72 or 7ii7 the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,c7 ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 section #ecbj7m7 shall apply to contracts for the procurement of rail rolling stock beginning on the earlier of-- 7i7 #ahj days after the date on which final regulations are issued pursuant to subsection 7c72 or 7ii7 the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,d7 ,section #ecbj7p77#a7 shall apply on the date that is #a year after the latest of the application dates described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7#c7 ,special rule for certain contracts ,for any contract described in paragraph 7#a7 for which the delivery for the first production vehicle occurs before ,october #a1 #bjbd1 paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#d7 of section #ecbj7;d7 shall not apply4 7#d7 ,special rule for battery cell incentives ,for any contract described in paragraph 7#a7 for which the delivery for the first production vehicle occurs before ,october #a1 #bjbc1 section #ecbj7;d77#e7 shall not apply4 7#e7 ,application of existing law ,during any periods described in this subsection1 the ,secretary shall apply the requirements of sections #ecbc7;j7 and #ecbc7m7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 as applicable4 7e7 ,special rule for domestic content 7#a7 ,in general ,for the calculation of the percent of domestic content calculated under section #ecbj7;d77#b7 for a contract for rolling stock entered into on or after ,october #a1 #bjba-- 7,a7 if the delivery of the first production vehicle occurs in fiscal year #bjbc or fiscal year #bjbd1 for components that exceed #gj percent domestic content1 the ,secretary shall add #bj additional percent to the component's domestic content2 and 7,b7 if the delivery of the first production vehicle occurs in fiscal year #bjbe or fiscal year #bjbf-- 7i7 for components that exceed #gj percent but do not exceed #ge percent domestic content1 the ,secretary shall add #ae additional percent to the component's domestic content2 or 7ii7 for components that exceed #ge percent domestic content1 the ,secretary shall add #bj additional percent to the component's domestic content4 7#b7 ,contracts after ,october #a1 #bjba ,for the calculation of the percent of domestic content calculated under section #ecbj7;d77#b7 for a contract for rolling stock entered into on or after ,october #a1 #bjba for a vehicle described in section #ecci7;c77#a77;,d71 and notwithstanding subsection 7e77#a71 if the delivery of the first production vehicle occurs in fiscal year #bjbc or #bjbd1 for components that exceed #gj percent domestic content1 the ,secretary shall add #cj additional percent to the component's domestic content4 7#c7 ,battery cells ,paragraph 7#a7 and paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection shall not apply to any contract for rolling stock if the manufacturer of the rolling stock or the manufacturer of the battery cells used for propulsion of the rolling stock is an entity described in #di ,,usc #ecbc7u77#a7 and 7u77#b74 #bcjb4 ,bus procurement streamlining ,section #ecbc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7x7 ,bus procurement streamlining 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may only obligate amounts for acquisition of buses under this chapter to a recipient that issues a request for proposals for an open market procurement that meets the following criteria3 7,a7 ,such request for proposals is limited to performance specifications1 except for components or subcomponents identified in the negotiated rulemaking carried out pursuant to this subsection4 7,b7 ,such request for proposals does not seek any alternative design or manufacture specification of a bus offered by a manufacturer1 except to require a component or subcomponent identified in the negotiated rulemaking carried out pursuant to this subsection4 7#b7 ,specific bus component negotiated rulemaking 7,a7 ,initiation ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary shall initiate procedures under subchapter ,,iii of chapter #e of title #e to negotiate and issue such regulations as are necessary to establish as limited a list as is practicable of bus components and subcomponents described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,list of components ,the regulations required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall establish a list of bus components and subcomponents that may be specified in a request for proposals described in paragraph 7#a7 by a recipient4 ,the ,secretary shall ensure the list is limited in scope and limited to only components and subcomponents that cannot be selected with performance specifications to ensure interoperability4 7,c7 ,publication of proposed regulations ,proposed regulations to implement this section shall be published in the ,federal ,register by the ,secretary not later than #ah months after such date of enactment4 7,d7 ,committee ,a negotiated rulemaking committee established pursuant to section #efe of title #e to carry out this paragraph shall have a maximum of #aa members limited to representatives of the ,department of ,transportation1 urban and rural recipients 7including ,state government recipients71 and transit vehicle manufacturers4 7,e7 ,extension of deadlines ,a deadline set forth in subparagraph 7,c7 may be extended up to #ahj days if the negotiated rulemaking committee referred to in subparagraph 7,d7 concludes that the committee cannot meet the deadline and the ,secretary so notifies the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority for the ,secretary to restrict what a bus manufacturer offers to sell to a public transportation agency4 4 #bcjc4 ,bus testing facility ,section #ecah of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,testing schedule ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 determine eligibility of a bus manufacturer's request for testing within #aj business days2 and 7#b7 make publicly available the current backlog 7in months7 to begin testing a new bus at the bus testing facility4 4 #bcjd4 ,repayment requirement 7a7 ,in general ,a transit agency shall repay into the general fund of the ,treasury any funds received from the ,federal ,transit ,administration under section #cdja of the ,american ,rescue ,plan ,act of #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-b7 if the funds were used to award a contract or subcontract to an entity for the procurement of rolling stock for use in public transportation if the manufacturer of the rolling stock-- 7#a7 is incorporated in or has manufacturing facilities in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 is owned or controlled by1 is a subsidiary of1 or is otherwise related legally or financially to a corporation based in a country that-- 7,a7 is identified as a nonmarket economy country 7as defined in section #gga7ah7 of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afgg7ah777 as of the date of enactment of this subsection2 7,b7 was identified by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative in the most recent report required by section #ahb of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7 as a priority foreign country under subsection 7a77#b7 of that section2 and 7,c7 is subject to monitoring by the ,trade ,representative under section #cjf of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaf74 7b7 ,certification ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this section1 a transit agency that received funds pursuant to the laws specified in subsection 7a7 shall certify that the agency has not and shall not use such funds to purchase rolling stock described in subsection 7a74 #bcje4 ,definition of urbanized areas following a major disaster 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecbc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7y7 ,urbanized areas following a major disaster 7#a7 ,defined term ,in this subsection1 the term decennial census date has the meaning given the term in section #ada7;a7 of title #ac4 7#b7 ,urbanized area major disaster population criteria ,notwithstanding section #ecjb1 for purposes of this chapter1 the ,secretary shall treat an area as an urbanized area for the period described in paragraph 7#c7 if-- 7,a7 a major disaster was declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj7 for the area during the #c-year period preceding the decennial census date for the #bjaj decennial census or for any subsequent decennial census2 7,b7 the area was defined and designated as an urbanized area by the ,secretary of ,commerce in the decennial census immediately preceding the major disaster described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 the population of the area fell below #ej1jjj as a result of the major disaster described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,covered period ,the ,secretary shall treat an area as an urbanized area under paragraph 7#b7 during the period-- 7,a7 beginning on-- 7i7 in the case of a major disaster described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 that occurred during the #c-year period preceding the decennial census date for the #bjaj decennial census1 ,october #a of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this subsection2 or 7ii7 in the case of any other major disaster described in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 ,october #a of the first fiscal year-- 7,i7 that begins after the decennial census date for the first decennial census conducted after the major disaster2 and 7,,ii7 for which the ,secretary has sufficient data from that census to determine that the area qualifies for treatment as an urbanized area under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 ending on the day before the first fiscal year-- 7i7 that begins after the decennial census date for the second decennial census conducted after the major disaster described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7ii7 for which the ,secretary has sufficient data from that census to determine which areas are urbanized areas for purposes of this chapter4 7#d7 ,population calculation ,an area treated as an urbanized area under this subsection shall be assigned the population and square miles of the urbanized area designated by the ,secretary of ,commerce in the most recent decennial census conducted before the major disaster described in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7#e7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to affect apportionments made under this chapter before the date of enactment of this subsection4 4 7b7 ,amendment takes effect on enactment ,notwithstanding section #ajja1 the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #bcjf4 ,special rule for certain rolling stock procurements 7a7 ,certification ,section #ecbc7u77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 in the heading by striking rail2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,nonrail rolling stock ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#e71 as a condition of financial assistance made available in a fiscal year under section #ecci1 a recipient shall certify in that fiscal year that the recipient will not award any contract or subcontract for the procurement of rolling stock for use in public transportation with a rolling stock manufacturer described in paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,special ,rule ,section #ecbc7u77#e77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking made by a public transportation agency with a rail rolling stock manufacturer described in paragraph 7#a7 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting as of ,december #bj1 #bjai1 including options and other requirements tied to these contracts or subcontracts1 made by a public transportation agency with a restricted rail rolling stock manufacturer44 #bcjg4 ,spare ratio waiver ,section #ecbc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7z7 ,spare ratio waiver ,the ,federal ,transit ,administration shall waive spare ratio policies for rolling stock found in ,,fta ,grant ,management ,requirements ,circular #ejaj4a1 ,,fta ,circular #ijcj4a providing ,urbanized ,area ,formula ,program guidance1 and other guidance documents for #b years from the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act4 4 ,d ,bus ,grant ,reforms #bdja4 ,formula grants for buses ,section #ecci7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and subsection 7d7 after ,in this subsection2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking term low or no emission vehicle has and inserting term zero emission vehicle has2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting and the ,district of ,columbia after ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking the ,district of ,columbia12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 by striking low or no emission vehicles and inserting zero emission vehicles2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting and subsection 7d7 after this subsection2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting and subsection 7d7 after this subsection2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a7-- 7,a7 by striking #ij1ejj1jjj and inserting #aef1gej1jjj2 7,b7 by striking #bjaf through #bjbj and inserting #bjbc through #bjbf2 7,c7 by striking #a1gej1jjj and inserting #c1jjj1jjj2 and 7,d7 by striking #ejj1jjj and inserting #gej1jjj2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,special rule for buses and related equipment for zero emission vehicles ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 a grant for a capital project for buses and related equipment for hybrid electric buses that make meaningful reductions in energy consumption and harmful emissions1 including direct carbon emissions1 and zero emission vehicles under this subsection shall be for #ij percent of the net capital costs of the project4 ,a recipient of a grant under this subsection may provide additional local matching amounts4 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7,a7 by striking #c fiscal years and inserting #d fiscal years2 and 7,b7 by striking #c-;fiscal-year period and inserting #d-;fiscal-year period2 and 7#g7 by striking paragraph 7#i74 #bdjb4 ,bus facilities and fleet expansion competitive grants ,section #ecci7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by striking ,buses and bus facilities competitive grants and inserting ,bus facilities and fleet expansion competitive grants2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking buses and2 7,b7 by inserting and certain buses after capital projects2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking buses or related equipment and inserting bus-related facilities2 and 7,d7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 purchasing or leasing buses that will not replace buses in the applicant's fleet at the time of application and will be used to-- 7i7 increase the frequency of bus service2 or 7ii7 increase the service area of the applicant4 2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,grant considerations ,in making grants-- 7,a7 under subparagraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall only consider-- 7i7 the age and condition of bus-related facilities of the applicant compared to all applicants and proposed improvements to the resilience 7as such term is defined in section #ecjb7 of such facilities2 7ii7 for a facility that1 in whole or in part1 encroaches within the limits of a flood-prone area1 the extent to which the facility is designed and constructed in a way that takes into account1 and mitigates where appropriate1 flood risk2 and 7iii7 for a bus station1 the degree of multi-modal connections at such station2 and 7,b7 under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall consider the improvements to headway and projected new ridership4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,government share of costs 7i7 ,in general ,the ,government share of the cost of an eligible project carried out under this subsection shall not exceed #hj percent4 7ii7 ,special rule for buses and related equipment for zero emission vehicles ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 the ,government share of the cost of an eligible project for the financing of buses and related equipment for hybrid electric buses that make meaningful reductions in energy consumption and harmful emissions1 including direct carbon emissions1 and zero emission vehicles shall not exceed #ij percent4 4 #bdjc4 ,zero emission bus grants 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecci7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by striking ,low or no emission grants and inserting ,zero emission grants2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 by striking in an eligible area2 7ii7 in clause 7i7 by striking low or no emission and inserting zero emission2 7iii7 in clause 7ii7 by striking low or no emission and inserting zero emission2 7iv7 in clause 7iii7 by striking low or no emission and inserting zero emission2 7v7 in clause 7iv7 by striking facilities and related equipment for low or no emission and inserting related equipment for zero emission2 7vi7 in clause 7v7 by striking facilities and related equipment for low or no emission vehicles2 and inserting related equipment for zero emission vehicles2 or2 7vii7 in clause 7vii7 by striking low or no emission and inserting zero emission2 7viii7 by striking clause 7vi72 and 7ix7 by redesignating clause 7vii7 as clause 7vi72 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 the term zero emission bus means a bus that is a zero emission vehicle2 2 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 the term zero emission vehicle means a vehicle used to provide public transportation that produces no carbon dioxide or particulate matter2 2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,f7 by striking and at the end2 7,e7 by striking subparagraph 7,g7 and inserting the following3 7,g7 the term priority area means an area that is-- 7i7 designated as a nonattainment area for ozone or particulate matter under section #ajg7;d7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjg7;d772 7ii7 a maintenance area1 as such term is defined in section #ecjc1 for ozone or particulate matter2 or 7iii7 in a ,state that has enacted a statewide zero emission bus transition requirement1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 the term low-income community means any population census tract if-- 7i7 the poverty rate for such tract is at least #bj percent2 or 7ii7 in the case of a tract-- 7,i7 not located within a metropolitan area1 the median family income for such tract does not exceed #hj percent of statewide median family income2 or 7,,ii7 located within a metropolitan area1 the median family income for such tract does not exceed #hj percent of the greater statewide median family income or the metropolitan area median family income4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,grant eligibility ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall make grants to eligible projects relating to the acquisition or leasing of equipment for zero-emission buses or zero-emission buses-- 7,a7 that procure-- 7i7 at least #aj zero emission buses2 7ii7 if the recipient operates less than #ej buses in peak service1 at least #e zero emission buses2 or 7iii7 hydrogen buses2 7,b7 for which the recipient's board of directors has approved a long-term integrated fleet management plan that-- 7i7 establishes-- 7,i7 a goal by a set date to convert the entire bus fleet to zero emission buses2 or 7,,ii7 a goal that within #aj years from the date of approval of such plan the recipient will convert a set percentage of the total bus fleet of such recipient to zero emission buses2 and 7ii7 examines the impact of the transition on the applicant's current workforce1 by identifying skills gaps1 training needs1 and retraining needs of the existing workers of such applicant to operate and maintain zero-emission vehicles and related infrastructure1 and avoids the displacement of the existing workforce2 and 7,c7 for which the recipient has performed a fleet transition study that includes optimal route planning and an analysis of how utility rates may impact the recipient's operations and maintenance budget4 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a7 by striking #hj and inserting #ij2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,low and moderate community grants ,not less than #ae percent of the amounts made available under this subsection in a fiscal year shall be distributed to projects serving predominantly low-income communities4 7#i7 ,priority set-aside ,of the amounts made available under this subsection in a fiscal year1 not less than-- 7,a7 #bj percent shall be distributed to applicants in priority areas2 and 7,b7 #aj percent shall be distributed to applicants not located in priority areas whose board of directors have approved a long-term integrated fleet management plan that establishes a goal to convert #ajj percent of their bus fleet to zero-emission buses within #ae years4 4 7b7 ,metropolitan transportation planning ,section #ecjc7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,maintenance area ,the term maintenance area has the meaning given the term in sections #aga7b7 and #age;,a of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #geja7b72 #geje;a74 4 #bdjd4 ,restoration to state of good repair formula subgrant ,section #ecci of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,restoration to state of good repair formula subgrant 7#a7 ,general authority ,the ,secretary may make grants under this subsection to assist eligible recipients and subrecipients described in paragraph 7#b7 in financing capital projects to replace1 rehabilitate1 and purchase buses and related equipment4 7#b7 ,eligible recipients and subrecipients ,not later than ,september #a annually1 the ,secretary shall make public a list of eligible recipients and subrecipients based on the most recent data available in the ,national ,transit ,database to calculate the #bj percent of eligible recipients and subrecipients with the highest percentage of asset vehicle miles for buses beyond the useful life benchmark established by the ,federal ,transit ,administration4 7#c7 ,urban apportionments ,funds allocated under section #ecch7;a77#b77,l77ii7 shall be-- 7,a7 distributed to-- 7i7 designated recipients in an urbanized area with a population of at least #bjj1jjj made eligible by paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 ,states based on subrecipients made eligible by paragraph 7#a7 in an urbanized area under #bjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 allocated pursuant to the formula set forth in section #eccf other than subsection 7b71 using the data from the #bj percent of eligible recipients and subrecipients4 7#d7 ,rural allocation ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 calculate the percentage of funds under section #ecch7;a77#b77,l77ii7 to allocate to rural subrecipients by dividing-- 7i7 the asset vehicle miles for buses beyond the useful life benchmark 7established by the ,federal ,transit ,administration7 of the rural subrecipients described in paragraph 7#b72 by 7ii7 the total asset vehicle miles for buses beyond such benchmark of all eligible recipients and subrecipients described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 prior to the allocation described in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 apportion to each ,state the amount of the total rural allocation calculated under subparagraph 7,a7 attributable to such ,state based the proportion that-- 7i7 the asset vehicle miles for buses beyond the useful life benchmark 7established by the ,federal ,transit ,administration7 for rural subrecipients described in paragraph 7#b7 in such ,state2 bears to 7ii7 the total asset vehicle miles described in subparagraph 7,a77i74 7#e7 ,application of other provisions ,paragraphs 7#c71 7#g71 and 7#h7 of subsection 7a7 shall apply to eligible recipients and subrecipients described in paragraph 7#b7 of a grant under this subsection4 7#f7 ,prohibition ,no eligible recipient or subrecipient outside the top #e percent of asset vehicle miles for buses beyond the useful life benchmark established by the ,federal ,transit ,administration may receive a grant in both fiscal year #bjbc and fiscal year #bjbd4 7#g7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall require-- 7,a7 ,states to expend1 to the benefit of the subrecipients eligible under paragraph 7#b71 the apportioned funds attributed to such subrecipients2 and 7,b7 designated recipients to provide the allocated funds to the recipients eligible under paragraph 7#b7 the apportioned funds attributed to such recipients4 4 #bdje4 ,workforce development training grants ,section #ecci of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,workforce development training grants 7#a7 ,in general ,not less than #ab4e percent of funds authorized to be made available for subsection 7c7 shall be available to fund workforce development training eligible under section #ecad7;b77#b7 7including registered apprenticeships and other labor-management training programs71 related to operations or maintenance of zero emission vehicles4 7#b7 ,eligible recipients ,recipients eligible under subsection 7c7 shall be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection4 7#c7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of an eligible project carried out under this subsection shall be #ajj percent4 7#d7 ,prioritization ,in making grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall prioritize applications that jointly fund training as part of a vehicle procurement application under subsection 7c74 4 ,e ,supporting ,all ,riders #beja4 ,low-income urban formula funds ,section #eccf7;j7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #ge percent and inserting #ej percent2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking #be percent and inserting #ab4e percent2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 #cj percent of the funds shall be apportioned among designated recipients for urbanized areas with a population of #bjj1jjj or more in the ratio that-- 7,a7 the number of individuals in each such urbanized area residing in an urban census tract with a poverty rate of at least #bj percent during the #e years most recently ending2 bears to 7,b7 the number of individuals in all such urbanized areas residing in an urban census tract with a poverty rate of at least #bj percent during the #e years most recently ending4 7#d7 #g4e percent of the funds shall be apportioned among designated recipients for urbanized areas with a population less than #bjj1jjj in the ratio that-- 7,a7 the number of individuals in each such urbanized area residing in an urban census tract with a poverty rate of at least #bj percent during the #e years most recently ending2 bears to 7,b7 the number of individuals in all such areas residing in an urban census tract with a poverty rate of at least #bj percent during the #e years most recently ending4 4 #bejb4 ,rural persistent poverty formula ,section #ecaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended in section #bbjd1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,persistent poverty county ,the term persistent poverty county means any county with a poverty rate of at least #bj percent-- 7,a7 as determined in each of the #aiij and #bjjj decennial censuses2 7,b7 in the ,small ,area ,income and ,poverty ,estimates of the ,bureau of the ,census for the most recent year for which the estimates are available2 and 7,c7 has at least #be percent of its population in rural areas4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c77i7 by inserting and persistent poverty counties before the semicolon2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,persistent poverty public transportation assistance program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a public transportation assistance program for areas of persistent poverty4 7,b7 ,apportionment ,of amounts made available or appropriated for each fiscal year under section #ecch7;a77#b77;,e77ii7 to carry out this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall apportion funds to recipients for service in1 or directly benefitting1 persistent poverty counties for any eligible purpose under this section in the ratio that-- 7i7 the number of individuals in each such rural area residing in a persistent poverty county2 bears to 7ii7 the number of individuals in all such rural areas residing in a persistent poverty county4 4 #bejc4 ,demonstration grants to support reduced fare transit ,section #ecab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,demonstration grants ,to support reduced fare transit 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cjj days after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary shall award grants 7which shall be known as ,access to ,jobs ,grants7 to eligible entities1 on a competitive basis1 to implement reduced fare transit service4 7#b7 ,notice ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide notice to eligible entities of the availability of grants under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible recipient shall submit to the ,secretary an application containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of how the eligible entity plans to implement reduced fare transit access with respect to low-income individuals1 including any eligibility requirements for such transit access4 7,b7 ,a description of how the eligible entity will consult with local community stakeholders1 labor unions1 local education agencies and institutions of higher education1 public housing agencies1 and workforce development boards in the implementation of reduced fares4 7,c7 ,a description of the eligible entity's current fare evasion enforcement policies1 including how the eligible entity plans to use the reduced fare program to reduce fare evasion4 7,d7 ,an estimate of additional costs to such eligible entity as a result of reduced transit fares4 7,e7 ,a plan for a public awareness campaign of the transit agency's ability to provide reduced fares1 including in foreign languages1 based on-- 7i7 data from the ,bureau of the ,census1 consistent with the local area demographics where the transit agency operates1 including the languages that are most prevalent and commonly requested for translation services2 or 7ii7 qualitative and quantitative observation from community service providers including those that provide health and mental health services1 social services1 transportation1 and other relevant social services4 7,f7 ,projected impacts on ridership4 7,g7 ,projected benefits in closing transit equity gaps4 7,h7 ,projected impact on the ability of students to access education or workforce training programs4 7#d7 ,grant duration ,grants awarded under this subsection shall be for a #b-year period4 7#e7 ,selection of eligible recipients ,in carrying out the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall award not more than #bj percent of grants to eligible entities located in rural areas4 7#f7 ,uses of funds ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subsection shall use such grant to implement a reduced fare transit program and offset lost fare revenue4 7#g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the eligibility of an applicant if a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal governmental entity provides reduced fare transportation to low-income individuals4 7#h7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal governmental entity that operates a public transportation service and is a recipient or subrecipient of funds under this chapter4 7,b7 ,low-income individual ,the term low-income individual means an individual-- 7i7 that has qualified for-- 7,i7 any program of medical assistance under a ,state plan or under a waiver of the plan under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 7,,ii7 supplemental nutrition assistance program 7,,snap7 under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7,,iii7 the program of block grants for ,states for temporary assistance for needy families 7,,tanf7 established under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 7,,iv7 the free and reduced price school lunch program established under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 7,v7 a housing voucher through section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o772 7,,vi7 benefits under the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha2 7,,vii7 special supplemental food program for women1 infants and children 7,,wic7 under section #ag of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf72 or 7,,viii7 a ,federal ,pell ,grant under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a72 7ii7 whose family income is at or below a set percent 7as determined by the eligible recipient7 of the poverty line 7as that term is defined in section #fgc7b7 of the ,community ,service ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb7b771 including any revision required by that section7 for a family of the size involved2 or 7iii7 that is a low-income veteran or member of the military4 7#i7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall designate a university transportation center under section #eeje to collaborate with the eligible entities receiving a grant under this subsection to collect necessary data to evaluate the effectiveness of meeting the targets described in the application of such recipient1 including increased ridership1 impacts on fare evasion1 and progress towards significantly closing transit equity gaps4 4 #bejd4 ,equity in transit service planning 7a7 ,best practices 7#a7 ,in ,general 7,a7 ,assistance to providers of public transit ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue nonbinding best practices to assist providers of public transportation in setting the threshold for a major service change as described in ,circular #dgjb4a;,b of the ,federal ,transit ,administration4 7,b7 ,specific providers of public transit ,for the purposes of this section1 the term providers of public transportation means providers that operate #ej or more fixed route vehicles in peak service and are located in an urbanized area of #bjj1jjj or more in population4 7#b7 ,best practices ,in developing the best practices described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall issue specific recommendations for setting the threshold of a major service change1 which shall include1 at a minimum1 recommendations related to-- 7i7 changes in hours of operations1 including consideration of changes during nonpeak hours2 7ii7 changes in the frequency of service2 7iii7 changes in coverage1 including the opening and closing of stations and stops and the changing of routes2 and 7iv7 the use of route-specific analyses in addition to service-area level analyses2 7,b7 shall recommend specific percentage change standards for the elements described in clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 to assist providers of public transportation in setting the threshold for a major service change in a manner that ensures meaningful analyses and the provision of equitable service2 and 7,c7 may issue different best practices for providers of public transportation of different sizes and service types4 7b7 ,transit ,cooperative ,research ,program ,report 7#a7 ,review ,not later than #c years after the issuance of the best practices described in subsection 7a71 the ,transit ,cooperative ,research ,program of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall conduct a review of the manner in which providers of public transportation define the threshold for a major service change for purposes of compliance with ,circular #dgjb4a;,b of the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 including-- 7,a7 a survey of the standards used by providers of public transportation to define the threshold for a major service change2 7,b7 a review of the differences in standards used to define the threshold for a major service change for providers of public transportation of different sizes and service types2 7,c7 information on the considerations used by providers of public transportation when defining the threshold for a major service change2 and 7,d7 the extent to which providers of public transportation are using the best practices described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,report ,after the completion of the review described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall issue a report on the findings of the review and submit such report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 #beje4 ,,gao study on fare-free transit 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the provision of fare-free transit service in the ,united ,states1 including an assessment of-- 7#a7 the extent to which fare-free transit is available in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 the potential impacts of fare-free transit1 which may include-- 7,a7 increased transit ridership2 7,b7 improved access to transportation for low-income riders and marginalized communities2 7,c7 improved access to jobs and services2 7,d7 enhanced equity of the surface transportation system2 7,e7 reductions in disputes or law enforcement actions related to transit fares2 7,f7 any expected cost savings for transit agencies and law enforcement agencies responsible for enforcing fare evasion policies2 7,g7 environmental impacts2 7,h7 safety considerations2 and 7,i7 the challenges of replacing farebox revenue4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #bejf4 ,transit to trails grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,community of color ,the term community of color means a geographically distinct area in which the population of any of the following categories of individuals is higher than the average populations of that category for the ,state in which the community is located3 7,a7 ,black4 7,b7 ,african ,american4 7,c7 ,asian4 7,d7 ,pacific ,islander4 7,e7 ,other non-white race4 7,f7 ,hispanic4 7,g7 ,latino4 7#b7 ,critically underserved community ,the term critically underserved community means-- 7,a7 a community that can demonstrate to the ,secretary that the community has inadequate1 insufficient1 or no park space or recreation facilities1 including by demonstrating-- 7i7 quality concerns relating to the available park space or recreation facilities2 7ii7 the presence of recreational facilities that do not serve the needs of the community2 or 7iii7 the inequitable distribution of park space for high-need populations1 based on income1 age1 or other measures of vulnerability and need2 7,b7 a community in which at least #ej percent of the population is not located within mile of park space2 or 7,c7 any other community that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,designated service area ,the term designated service area means a geographical area recommended by a designated official planning agency1 that defines the community where coordinated transportation services are be provided to the transportation disadvantaged4 7#d7 ,disproportionate ,burden of ,adverse ,human ,health or ,environmental ,effects ,the term disproportionate burden of adverse human health or environmental effects means a situation where there exists higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects on communities of color1 low income communities1 and ,tribal and indigenous communities4 7#e7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state or local government entity2 7,b7 a political subdivision of a ,state 7including a city or a county72 7,c7 a special purpose district 7including a park district72 7,d7 an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 or 7,e7 a metropolitan planning organization 7as defined in section #acd7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#f7 ,environmental justice community ,the term environmental justice community means a community with significant representation of communities of color1 low income communities1 or ,tribal and indigenous communities1 that experience1 or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects4 7#g7 ,low income community the term low income community means any census block group in which #cj percent or more of the population are individuals with an annual household income equal to1 or less than1 the greater of-- 7,a7 an amount equal to #hj percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located1 as reported by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 and 7,b7 #bjj percent of the ,federal poverty line4 7#h7 ,microtransit ,the term microtransit means low-capacity transportation service carrying small numbers of people at a time4 7#i7 ,program ,the term program means the ,transit to ,trails ,grant ,program established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#aj7 ,rural area ,the term rural area means a community that is not an urbanized area4 7#aa7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#ab7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and each territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#ac7 ,transportation connector 7,a7 ,in general ,the term transportation connector means a system that-- 7i7 connects #b zip codes or communities within a #age-mile radius of a designated service area2 and 7ii7 provides public transportation4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term transportation connector includes microtransits1 bus lines1 light rail1 rapid transits1 or personal rapid transits4 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program1 to be known as the ,transit to ,trails ,grant ,program1 under which the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for-- 7,a7 projects that develop transportation connectors or routes in or serving1 and related culturally and linguistically appropriate education materials for1 critically underserved communities to increase access and mobility to ,federal or non-,federal public land1 inland and costal waters1 parkland1 or monuments2 or 7,b7 projects that facilitate transportation improvements to enhance access to ,federal or non-,federal public land and recreational opportunities in critically underserved communities4 7#b7 ,administration 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer the program to assist eligible entities in the development of public transportation routes in or serving1 and related culturally and linguistically appropriate education materials for1 critically underserved communities to increase access and mobility to ,federal or non-,federal public land1 inland and coastal waters1 parkland1 or monuments4 7,b7 ,joint partnerships ,the ,secretary shall encourage joint partnership projects under the program1 if available1 among multiple agencies1 including school districts1 nonprofit organizations1 metropolitan planning organizations1 regional transportation authorities1 transit agencies1 and ,state and local governmental agencies 7including park and recreation agencies and authorities7 to enhance investment of public sources4 7,c7 ,annual grant project proposal solicitation1 review1 and approval 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 annually solicit the submission of project proposals for grants from eligible entities under the program2 and 7,,ii7 review each project proposal submitted under subclause 7,i7 on a timeline established by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,required elements for project proposal ,a project proposal submitted under clause 7i77,i7 shall include-- 7,i7 a statement of the purposes of the project2 7,,ii7 the name of the entity or individual with overall responsibility for the project2 7,,iii7 a description of the qualifications of the entity or individuals identified under subclause 7,,ii72 7,,iv7 a description of-- 7aa7 staffing and stakeholder engagement for the project2 7bb7 the logistics of the project2 and 7cc7 anticipated outcomes of the project2 7,v7 a proposed budget for the funds and time required to complete the project2 7,,vi7 information regarding the source and amount of matching funding available for the project2 7,,vii7 information that demonstrates the clear potential of the project to contribute to increased access to parkland for critically underserved communities2 and 7,,viii7 any other information that the ,secretary considers to be necessary for evaluating the eligibility of the project for funding under the program4 7,d7 ,priority ,to the extent practicable1 in determining whether to approve project proposals under the program1 the ,secretary shall prioritize projects that-- 7i7 are designed to increase access and mobility to local or neighborhood ,federal or non-,federal public land1 inland and costal waters1 parkland1 monuments1 or recreational opportunities2 7ii7 utilize low- or no-emission vehicles2 7iii7 provide free or discounted rates for low income riders2 7iv7 provide opportunities for youth engagement2 7v7 projects established in communities of color1 low-income communities1 ,tribal or indigenous communities1 or rural communities2 and 7vi7 comply with relevant regulations in the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7#c7 ,transportation planning procedures 7,a7 ,procedures ,in consultation with the head of each appropriate ,federal land management agency1 the ,secretary shall ensure that projects conducted under the program that are consistent with metropolitan and statewide planning processes4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall ensure the following3 7i7 ,all projects carried out under the program will comply with sections #ecjc and #ecjd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,all new transportation connectors and routes established under a project shall be accessible in accordance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 accessibility specifications for transportation vehicles4 7iii7 ,state department of transportation agencies shall engage with relevant stakeholders consistent with sections #ecjd7;f77#c7 and #edjd7;g77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and metropolitan planning organizations shall engage with relevant stakeholders consistent with sections #ecjc7;g77#c77;,b71 #ecjc7;i77#e71 and #ecjc7;i77#f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 in addition to faith-based and community-based organizations4 7iv7 ,except as otherwise provided under this section1 a grant provided under this section shall be subject to the requirements of section #ecjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of an eligible project carried our under this subsection shall not exceed #hj percent4 7,b7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of an eligible project carried out under this subsection may be derived from in-kind contributions4 7#e7 ,eligible uses ,grant funds provided under the program may be used-- 7,a7 to develop transportation connectors or routes in or serving1 and related culturally and linguistically appropriate education materials for1 critically underserved communities to increase access and mobility to ,federal and non-,federal public land1 inland and costal waters1 parkland1 and monuments2 and 7,b7 to create or significantly enhance access to ,federal or non-,federal public land and recreational opportunities in an urban area or a rural area4 7#f7 ,grant amount ,a grant provided under the program shall be-- 7,a7 not less than #be1jjj2 and 7,b7 not more than #ejj1jjj4 7#g7 ,technical assistance ,it is the intent of ,congress that grants provided under the program deliver project funds to areas of greatest need while offering technical assistance to all applicants and potential applicants for grant preparation to encourage full participation in the program4 7c7 ,reporting requirement 7#a7 ,reports by grant recipients ,the ,secretary shall require a recipient of a grant under the program to submit to the ,secretary at least #a performance and financial report that-- 7,a7 includes-- 7i7 demographic data on communities served by the project2 and 7ii7 a summary of project activities conducted after receiving the grant2 and 7,b7 describes the status of each project funded by the grant as of the date of the report4 7#b7 ,additional reports ,in addition to the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may require additional reports from a recipient1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 including a final report4 7#c7 ,deadlines ,the ,secretary shall establish deadlines for the submission of each report required under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd and #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf4 ,f ,supporting ,frontline ,workers and ,passenger ,safety #bfja4 ,national transit frontline workforce training center ,section #ecad7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,national transit frontline workforce training center 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a national transit frontline workforce training center 7hereinafter referred to as the ,center7 and enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit organization with a demonstrated capacity to develop and provide transit career pathway programs through labor-management partnerships and registered apprenticeships on a nationwide basis1 in order to carry out the duties under subparagraph 7,b74 ,the ,center shall be dedicated to the needs of the frontline transit workforce in both rural and urban transit systems by providing training in the maintenance and operations occupations based on industry best practices4 7,b7 ,duties 7i7 ,in general ,in cooperation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 public transportation authorities1 and national entities1 the ,center shall develop and conduct training and educational programs for frontline local transportation employees of recipients eligible for funds under this chapter4 7ii7 ,training and educational programs ,the training and educational programs developed under clause 7i7 may include courses in recent developments1 techniques1 and procedures related to-- 7,i7 developing consensus national training standards1 skills1 competencies1 and recognized postsecondary credentials in partnership with industry stakeholders for key frontline transit occupations with demonstrated skill gaps2 7,,ii7 developing recommendations and best practices for curriculum and recognized postsecondary credentials1 including related instruction and on-the-job learning for registered apprenticeship programs for transit maintenance and operations occupations2 7,,iii7 building local1 regional1 and statewide transit training partnerships to identify and address workforce skill gaps and develop skills1 competencies1 and recognized postsecondary credentials needed for delivering quality transit service and supporting employee career advancement2 7,,iv7 developing programs for training of transit frontline workers1 instructors1 mentors1 and labor-management partnership representatives1 in the form of classroom1 hands-on1 on-the-job1 and web-based training1 delivered at a national center1 regionally1 or at individual transit agencies2 7,v7 developing training programs for skills and competencies related to existing and emerging transit technologies1 including zero emission buses2 7,,vi7 developing improved capacity for safety1 security1 and emergency preparedness in local transit systems and in the industry as a whole through-- 7aa7 developing the role of the transit frontline workforce in building and sustaining safety culture and safety systems in the industry and in individual public transportation systems2 and 7bb7 training to address transit frontline worker roles in promoting health and safety for transit workers and the riding public2 7,,vii7 developing local transit capacity for career pathways programs with schools and other community organizations for recruiting and training under-represented populations as successful transit employees who can develop careers in the transit industry2 7,,viii7 in collaboration with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 the ,employment and ,training ,adminstration1 and organizations representing public transit agencies1 conducting and disseminating research to-- 7aa7 provide transit workforce job projections and identify training needs and gaps2 7bb7 determine the most cost-effective methods for transit workforce training and development1 including return on investment analysis2 7cc7 identify the most effective methods for implementing successful safety systems and a positive safety culture2 and 7dd7 promote transit workforce best practices for achieving cost-effective1 quality1 safe1 and reliable public transportation services2 and 7,,ix7 providing culturally competent training and educational programs to all who participate1 regardless of gender1 sexual orientation1 or gender identity1 including those with limited ,english proficiency1 diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds1 and disabilities4 7,c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate activities under this section1 to the maximum extent practicable1 with the ,employment and ,training ,administration1 including the ,national ,office of ,apprenticeship of the ,department of ,labor and the ,office of ,career1 ,technical1 and ,adult ,education of the ,department of ,education4 7,d7 ,availability of amounts 7i7 ,in general ,not more than #a percent of amounts made available to a recipient under sections #ecjg1 #eccg1 and #ecci and not more than #b percent of amounts made available to a recipient under section #ecaa is available for expenditures by the recipient1 with the approval of the ,secretary1 to pay not more than #hj percent of the cost of eligible activities under this subsection4 7ii7 ,existing programs ,a recipient may use amounts made available under clause 7i7 to carry out existing local education and training programs for public transportation employees supported by the ,secretary1 the ,department of ,labor1 or the ,department of ,education4 7iii7 ,limitation ,any funds made available under this section that are used to fund an apprenticeship or apprenticeship program shall only be used for1 or provided to1 a registered apprenticeship program1 including any funds awarded for the purposes of grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements1 or the development1 implementation1 or administration1 of an apprenticeship or an apprenticeship program4 7,e7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,career pathway ,the term career pathway has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7ii7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7iii7 ,registered apprenticeship program ,the term registered apprenticeship program means an apprenticeship program registered with the ,department of ,labor or a ,federally-recognized ,state ,apprenticeship ,agency and that complies with the requirements under parts #bi and #cj of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on ,january #a1 #bjai4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking or 7#b72 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#d74 #bfjb4 ,public transportation safety program ,section #ecbi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c77ii7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,ii7 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 innovations in driver assistance technologies and driver protection infrastructure where appropriate1 and a reduction in visibility impairments that contribute to pedestrian fatalities2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 precautionary and reactive actions required to ensure public and personnel safety and health during an emergency as defined in section #ecbd2 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting the safety committee established under paragraph 7#d71 and subsequently1 before the board of directors2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking public1 personnel1 and property and inserting public and personnel to injuries1 assaults1 fatalities1 and1 consistent with guidelines by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 infectious diseases1 and strategies to minimize the exposure of property2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,f7 by striking and at the end2 and 7iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,g7 and inserting the following3 7,g7 a comprehensive staff training program for the operations and maintenance personnel and personnel directly responsible for safety of the recipient that includes-- 7i7 the completion of a safety training program2 7ii7 continuing safety education and training2 and 7iii7 de-escalation training2 7,h7 a requirement that the safety committee only approve a safety plan under subparagraph 7,a7 if such plan stays within such recipient's fiscal budget2 and 7,i7 a risk reduction program for transit operations to improve safety by reducing the number and rates of accidents1 injuries1 and assaults on transit workers using data submitted to the ,national ,transit ,database1 including-- 7i7 a reduction of vehicular and pedestrian accidents involving buses that includes measures to reduce visibility impairments for bus operators that contribute to accidents1 including retrofits to buses in revenue service and specifications for future procurements that reduce visibility impairments2 and 7ii7 transit worker assault mitigation1 including the deployment of assault mitigation infrastructure and technology on buses1 including barriers to restrict the unwanted entry of individuals and objects into bus operators' workstations when a recipient's risk analysis performed by the safety committee established in paragraph 7#d7 determines that such barriers or other measures would reduce assaults on and injuries to transit workers4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,safety committee ,for purposes of the approval process of an agency safety plan under paragraph 7#a71 the safety committee shall be convened by a joint labor-management process and consist of an equal number of-- 7,a7 frontline employee representatives1 selected by the labor organization representing the plurality of the frontline workforce employed by the recipient or if applicable a contractor to the recipient2 and 7,b7 employer or ,state representatives4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#d77;,a77v7 by inserting 1 inspection1 after has investigative4 #bfjc4 ,innovation workforce standards 7a7 ,prohibition on use of funds ,no financial assistance under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be used for-- 7#a7 an automated vehicle providing public transportation unless-- 7,a7 the recipient of such assistance that proposes to deploy an automated vehicle providing public transportation certifies to the ,secretary of ,transportation that the deployment does not eliminate or reduce the frequency of existing public transportation service2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary receives1 approves1 and publishes the workforce development plan under subsection 7b7 submitted by the eligible entity when required by subsection 7b77#a72 and 7#b7 a mobility on demand service unless-- 7,a7 the recipient of such assistance that proposes to deploy a mobility on demand service certifies to the ,secretary that the service meets the criteria under section #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecab1 or #ecaf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary receives1 approves1 and publishes the workforce development plan under subsection 7b7 submitted by the eligible entity when required by subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,workforce development plan 7#a7 ,in general ,a recipient of financial assistance under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 proposing to deploy an automated vehicle providing public transportation or mobility on demand service shall submit to the ,secretary1 prior to implementation of such service1 a workforce development plan if such service1 combined with any other automated vehicle providing public transportation or mobility on demand service offered by such recipient1 would exceed more than #j4e percent of the recipient's total annual transit passenger miles traveled4 7#b7 ,contents ,the workforce development plan under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of services offered by existing conventional modes of public transportation in the area served by the recipient that could be affected by the proposed automated vehicle providing public transportation or mobility on demand service1 including jobs and functions of such jobs4 7,b7 ,a forecast of the number of jobs provided by existing conventional modes of public transportation that would be eliminated or that would be substantially changed and the number of jobs expected to be created by the proposed automated vehicle providing public transportation or mobility on demand service over a #e-year period from the date of the publication of the workforce development plan4 7,c7 ,identified gaps in skills needed to operate and maintain the proposed automated vehicle providing public transportation or mobility on demand service4 7,d7 ,a comprehensive plan to transition1 train1 or retrain employees that could be affected by the proposed automated vehicle providing public transportation or mobility on demand service4 7,e7 ,an estimated budget to transition1 train1 or retrain employees impacted by the proposed automated vehicle providing public transportation or mobility on demand service over a #e-year period from the date of the publication of the workforce development plan4 7c7 ,notice required 7#a7 ,in general ,a recipient of financial assistance under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall issue a notice to employees who1 due to the use of an automated vehicle providing public transportation or mobility on demand service1 may be subjected to a loss of employment or a change in responsibilities not later than #fj days before signing a contract for such service or procurement4 ,a recipient shall provide employees copies of a request for a proposal related to an automated vehicle providing public transportation or mobility on demand services at the time such request is issued4 7#b7 ,content ,the notice required in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the automated vehicle providing public transportation or mobility on demand service4 7,b7 ,the impact of the automated vehicle providing public transportation or mobility on demand service on employment positions1 including a description of which employment positions will be affected and whether any new positions will be created4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,automated vehicle ,the term automated vehicle means a motor vehicle that-- 7,a7 is capable of performing the entire task of driving 7including steering1 accelerating and decelerating1 and reacting to external stimulus7 without human intervention2 and 7,b7 is designed to be operated exclusively by a ,level #d or ,level #e automated driving system for all trips according to the recommended practice standards published on ,june #ae1 #bjah1 by the ,society of ,automotive ,engineers ,international 7,j#cjafbjahjf7 or equivalent standards adopted by the ,secretary with respect to automated motor vehicles4 7#b7 ,mobility on demand ,the term mobility on demand has the meaning given such term in section #ecaf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,public transportation ,the term public transportation has the meaning given such term in section #ecjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of funds for an eligible activity or pilot project of a covered recipient authorized under current law prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 #bfjd4 ,safety performance measures and set asides ,section #ecbi7;d77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,safety committee performance measures 7,a7 ,in general ,the safety committee described in paragraph 7#d7 shall establish performance measures for the risk reduction program in paragraph 7#a77;,i7 using a #c-year rolling average of the data submitted by the recipient to the ,national ,transit ,database4 7,b7 ,safety set aside ,with respect to a recipient serving an urbanized area that receives funds under section #ecjg1 such recipient shall allocate not less than #j4ge percent of such funds to projects eligible under section #ecjg4 7,c7 ,failure to meet performance measures ,any recipient that receives funds under section #ecjg that does not meet the performance measures established in subparagraph 7,a7 shall allocate the amount made available in subparagraph 7,b7 in the following fiscal year to projects described in subparagraph 7,d74 7,d7 ,eligible projects ,funds set aside under this paragraph shall be used for projects that are reasonably likely to meet the performance measures established in subparagraph 7,a71 including modifications to rolling stock and de-escalation training4 4 #bfje4 ,u4,s4 ,employment ,plan 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ecda4 ,u4,s4 ,employment ,plan 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commitment to high-quality career and business opportunities ,the term commitment to high-quality career and business opportunities means participation in a registered apprenticeship program4 7#b7 ,covered infrastructure program ,the term covered infrastructure program means any activity under a program or project under this chapter for the purchase or acquisition of rolling stock4 7#c7 ,u4,s4 ,employment ,plan ,the term ,u4,s4 ,employment ,plan means a plan under which an entity receiving ,federal assistance for a project under a covered infrastructure program shall-- 7,a7 include in a request for proposal an encouragement for bidders to include1 with respect to the project-- 7i7 high-quality wage1 benefit1 and training commitments by the bidder and the supply chain of the bidder for the project2 and 7ii7 a commitment to recruit and hire individuals described in subsection 7e7 if the project results in the hiring of employees not currently or previously employed by the bidder and the supply chain of the bidder for the project2 7,b7 give preference for the award of the contract to a bidder that includes the commitments described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 ensure that each bidder that includes the commitments described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 that is awarded a contract complies with those commitments4 7#d7 ,registered apprenticeship program ,the term registered apprenticeship program means an apprenticeship program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq471 including any requirement1 standard1 or rule promulgated under such ,act1 as such requirement1 standard1 or rule was in effect on ,december #cj1 #bjai4 7b7 ,best-,value framework ,to the maximum extent practicable1 a recipient of assistance under a covered infrastructure program is encouraged-- 7#a7 to ensure that each dollar invested in infrastructure uses a best-value contracting framework to maximize the local value of federally funded contracts by evaluating bids on price and other technical criteria prioritized in the bid1 such as-- 7,a7 equity2 7,b7 environmental and climate justice2 7,c7 impact on greenhouse gas emissions2 7,d7 resilience2 7,e7 the results of a #dj-year life-cycle analysis2 7,f7 safety2 7,g7 commitment to creating or sustaining high-quality job opportunities affiliated with registered apprenticeship programs 7as defined in subsection 7a77#c77 for disadvantaged or underrepresented individuals in infrastructure industries in the ,united ,states2 and 7,h7 access to jobs and essential services by all modes of travel for all users1 including individuals with disabilities2 and 7#b7 to ensure community engagement1 transparency1 and accountability in carrying out each stage of the project4 7c7 ,preference for registered apprenticeship programs ,to the maximum extent practicable1 a recipient of assistance under a covered infrastructure program1 with respect to the project for which the assistance is received1 shall give preference to a bidder that demonstrates a commitment to high-quality job opportunities affiliated with registered apprenticeship programs4 7d7 ,use of ,u4,s4 employment plan ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in carrying out a project under a covered infrastructure program that receives assistance under this chapter1 the recipient shall use a ,u4,s4 ,employment ,plan for each contract of #aj1jjj1jjj or more for the purchase of manufactured goods or of services1 based on an independent cost estimate4 7e7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the entity carrying out a project under the covered infrastructure program gives priority to-- 7#a7 individuals with a barrier to employment 7as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb771 including ex-offenders and disabled individuals2 7#b7 veterans2 and 7#c7 individuals that represent populations that are traditionally underrepresented in the infrastructure workforce1 such as women and racial and ethnic minorities4 7f7 ,report ,not less frequently than once each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall jointly submit to ,congress a report describing the implementation of this section4 7g7 ,intent of ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,it is the intent of ,congress-- 7,a7 to encourage recipients of ,federal assistance under covered infrastructure programs to use a best-value contracting framework described in subsection 7b7 for the purchase of goods and services2 7,b7 to encourage recipients of ,federal assistance under covered infrastructure programs to use preferences for registered apprenticeship programs as described in subsection 7c7 when evaluating bids for projects using that assistance2 7,c7 to require that recipients of ,federal assistance under covered infrastructure programs use the ,u4,s4 ,employment ,plan in carrying out the project for which the assistance was provided2 and 7,d7 that full and open competition under covered infrastructure programs means a procedural competition that prevents corruption1 favoritism1 and unfair treatment by recipient agencies4 7#b7 ,inclusion ,a best-value contracting framework described in subsection 7b7 is a framework that authorizes a recipient of ,federal assistance under a covered infrastructure program1 in awarding contracts1 to evaluate a range of factors1 including price1 the quality of products1 the quality of services1 and commitments to the creation of good jobs for all people in the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ecda4 ,u4,s4 ,employment ,plan4 4 #bfjf4 ,technical assistance and workforce development ,section #ecad7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,h7 7as added by section #bajd of this ,act7 the following3 7,i7 provide innovation and capacity-building to rural and tribal public transportation recipients that do not duplicate the activities of sections #ecaa7;b7 or #ecab2 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,availability of amounts ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section under section #ecch7;a77#b77;,g77i71 #a1ejj1jjj shall be available to carry out activities described in paragraph 7#b77;,i74 4 #bfjg4 ,resilient public transportation study 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a study on resilience planning and innovative resilience strategies for public transportation and shared mobility4 7b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall assess-- 7#a7 best practices for making public transportation more resilient to external shocks1 such as pandemics and natural hazards2 and 7#b7 new materials and technologies that may improve the resilience of public transportation and shared mobility1 including innovative transit vehicles1 emerging electric vehicle chassis platforms1 and smart air quality control systems4 7c7 ,partnerships ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with institutions of higher education1 as such term is defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja71 academic experts1 and nonprofit organizations with expertise in engineering1 travel behavior1 artificial intelligence1 policy analysis1 planning1 public healthy and safety1 and social and racial equity4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #bfjh4 ,sense of ,congress regarding electric vehicle transition strategy 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the transition to a modern electric fleet managed by the nation's transit agencies represents a key opportunity to modernize and green the public transit fleets4 7#b7 ,the impending fleet transition presents difficult workforce challenges for the transit agencies and their frontline workers as they prepare for the differences in purchasing1 maintaining1 and managing new electric buses and the related maintenance systems4 7#c7 ,the maintenance of electric engines requires fewer mechanics than does the maintenance of diesel and natural gas engines1 which make up more than #ii percent of bus fleets in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,although approximately #djj1jjj people work in public transportation1 and of that figure1 #ij percent work in the frontline occupations1 because of retirements and a massive transition in the transit workforce1 large changes are bound for workers1 transit agencies1 and the communities that the transit workforce serves4 7#e7 ,based on the ,department of ,transportation and the ,department of ,labor data from #bjad1 transit systems needed to hire1 train1 and retain approximately #abf percent of their workforce over a #aj-year period4 7#f7 ,the ,department of ,transportation1 the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 and sister ,federal agencies like the ,department of ,energy and the ,department of ,labor can offer resources1 strategy1 and a research and development plan to prepare and assist in the upcoming transition to electric and clean vehicle systems4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the transit industry needs an integrated1 cooperative1 and forward-looking workforce development strategy in order to help frontline workers and the transit agencies prepare for and mitigate the workforce disruption challenges posed by the transition to electric vehicles and electric buses4 ,g ,transit-,supportive ,communities #bgja4 ,transit-supportive communities 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ecbg the following3 #ecbh4 ,transit-supportive communities 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 an ,office of ,transit-,supportive ,communities to make grants1 provide technical assistance1 and assist in the coordination of transit and housing policies within the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 the ,department of ,transportation1 and across the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,transit ,oriented ,development ,planning ,grant ,program 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection the term eligible project means-- 7,a7 a new fixed guideway capital project or a core capacity improvement project as defined in section #ecji2 7,b7 an existing fixed guideway system1 or an existing station that is served by a fixed guideway system2 or 7,c7 the immediate corridor along the highest #be percent of routes by ridership as demonstrated in section #eccf7;b77#b77;,b74 7#b7 ,general authority ,the ,secretary may make grants under this subsection to a ,state1 local governmental authority1 or metropolitan planning organization to assist in financing comprehensive planning associated with an eligible project that seeks to-- 7,a7 enhance economic development1 ridership1 equity1 reduction of greenhouse gas emissions1 or other goals established during the project development and engineering processes or the grant application2 7,b7 facilitate multimodal connectivity and accessibility2 7,c7 increase access to transit hubs for pedestrian and bicycle traffic2 7,d7 enable mixed-use development2 7,e7 identify infrastructure needs associated with the eligible project2 and 7,f7 include private sector participation4 7#c7 ,eligibility ,a ,state1 local governmental authority1 or metropolitan planning organization that desires to participate in the program under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary an application that contains at a minimum-- 7,a7 an identification of an eligible project2 7,b7 a schedule and process for the development of a comprehensive plan2 7,c7 a description of how the eligible project and the proposed comprehensive plan advance the metropolitan transportation plan of the metropolitan planning organization2 7,d7 proposed performance criteria for the development and implementation of the comprehensive plan2 7,e7 a description of how the project will advance equity and reduce and mitigate social and economic impacts on existing residents and businesses and communities historically excluded from economic opportunities vulnerable to displacement2 and 7,f7 identification of-- 7i7 partners2 7ii7 availability of and authority for funding2 and 7iii7 potential ,state1 local or other impediments to the implementation of the comprehensive plan4 7#d7 ,cost share ,a grant under this subsection shall not exceed an amount in excess of #hj percent of total project costs1 except that a grant that includes an affordable housing component shall not exceed an amount in excess of #ij percent of total project costs4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to ,states1 local governmental authorities1 and metropolitan planning organizations in the planning and development of transit-oriented development projects and transit-supportive corridor policies1 including-- 7#a7 the siting1 planning1 financing1 and integration of transit-oriented development projects2 7#b7 the integration of transit-oriented development and transit-supportive corridor policies in the preparation for and development of an application for funding under section #fjb of title #bc2 7#c7 the siting1 planning1 financing1 and integration of transit-oriented development and transit-supportive corridor policies associated with projects under section #ecji2 7#d7 the development of housing feasibility assessments as allowed under section #ecji7;g77#c77;,b72 7#e7 the development of transit-supportive corridor policies that promote transit ridership and transit-oriented development2 7#f7 the development1 implementation1 and management of land value capture programs2 and 7#g7 the development of model contracts1 model codes1 and best practices for the implementation of transit-oriented development projects and transit-supportive corridor policies4 7d7 ,value capture policy requirements 7#a7 ,value capture policy ,not later than ,october #a of the fiscal year that begins #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 in collaboration with ,state departments of transportation1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and regional council of governments1 shall establish voluntary and consensus-based value capture standards1 policies1 and best practices for ,state and local value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ae months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of ,state and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development4 7e7 ,equity ,in providing technical assistance under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall incorporate strategies to promote equity for underrepresented and underserved communities1 including-- 7#a7 preventing displacement of existing residents and businesses2 7#b7 mitigating rent and housing price increases2 7#c7 incorporating affordable rental and ownership housing in transit-oriented development2 7#d7 engaging under-served1 limited ,english proficiency1 low-income1 and minority communities in the planning process2 7#e7 fostering economic development opportunities for existing residents and businesses2 and 7#f7 targeting affordable housing that help lessen homelessness4 7f7 ,authority ,to request staffing assistance ,in fulfilling the duties of this section1 the ,secretary shall1 as needed1 request staffing and technical assistance from other ,federal agencies1 programs1 administrations1 boards1 or commissions4 7g7 ,review existing policies and programs ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall review and evaluate all existing policies and programs within the ,federal ,transit ,administration that support or promote transit-oriented development to ensure their coordination and effectiveness relative to the goals of this section4 7h7 ,reporting ,not later than ,february #a of each year beginning the year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall prepare a report detailing the grants and technical assistance provided under this section1 the number of affordable housing units constructed or planned as a result of projects funded in this section1 and the number of affordable housing units constructed or planned as a result of a property transfer under section #eccd7;h77#a74 ,the report shall be provided to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7i7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section authorizes the ,secretary to provide any financial assistance for the construction of housing4 7j7 ,priority for low-,income areas ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects under this section that expand or build transit in low-income areas or that provide access to public transportation to low-income areas that do not have access to public transportation4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ecbg the following3 #ecbh4 ,transit-supportive communities4 4 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,section #bjjje of the ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7a7 ,amendment4--2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b74 #bgjb4 ,property disposition for affordable housing ,section #eccd7;h77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,if a recipient of assistance under this chapter decides an asset acquired under this chapter at least in part with that assistance is no longer needed for the purpose for which such asset was acquired1 the ,secretary may authorize the recipient to transfer such asset to-- 7,a7 a local governmental authority to be used for a public purpose with no further obligation to the ,government if the ,secretary decides-- 7i7 the asset will remain in public use for at least #e years after the date the asset is transferred2 7ii7 there is no purpose eligible for assistance under this chapter for which the asset should be used2 7iii7 the overall benefit of allowing the transfer is greater than the interest of the ,government in liquidation and return of the financial interest of the ,government in the asset1 after considering fair market value and other factors2 and 7iv7 through an appropriate screening or survey process1 that there is no interest in acquiring the asset for ,government use if the asset is a facility or land2 or 7,b7 a local governmental authority1 nonprofit organization1 or other third party entity to be used for the purpose of transit-oriented development with no further obligation to the ,government if the ,secretary decides-- 7i7 the asset is a necessary component of a proposed transit-oriented development project2 7ii7 the transit-oriented development project will increase transit ridership2 7iii7 at least #dj percent of the housing units offered in the transit-oriented development1 including housing units owned by nongovernmental entities1 are legally binding affordability restricted to tenants with incomes at or below #fj percent of the area median income or owners with incomes at or below #fj percent the area median income2 7iv7 the asset will remain in use as described in this section for at least #cj years after the date the asset is transferred2 and 7v7 with respect to a transfer to a third party entity-- 7,i7 a local government authority or nonprofit organization is unable to receive the property2 7,,ii7 the overall benefit of allowing the transfer is greater than the interest of the ,government in liquidation and return of the financial interest of the ,government in the asset1 after considering fair market value and other factors2 and 7,,iii7 the third party has demonstrated a satisfactory history of construction or operating an affordable housing development4 4 #bgjc4 ,affordable housing incentives in capital investment grants ,section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in clause 7ii7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 in the case of a new fixed guideway capital project or a core capacity improvement project1 allow a weighting up to #e percentage points greater to the economic development or land use criterion and up to #e percentage points lesser to the lowest scoring criterion if the applicant demonstrates substantial efforts to preserve or encourage affordable housing near the project by providing documentation of policies that allow by-right multi-family housing1 single room occupancy units1 or accessory dwelling units1 providing local capital sources for transit-oriented development1 or demonstrate other methods as determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 establish a warrant that applies to the economic development or land use project justification criteria1 provided that the applicant that requests a warrant under this process has completed and submitted a housing feasibility assessment4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7l77#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 from grant proceeds distributed under section #ajc of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjc7 or section #bja of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7 provided that-- 7i7 such funds are used in conjunction with the planning or development of affordable housing2 and 7ii7 such affordable housing is located within one-half of a mile of a new station4 4 ,h ,innovation #bhja4 ,mobility innovation sandbox program ,section #ecab7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,mobility innovation sandbox program ,the ,secretary may make funding available under this subsection to carry out research on mobility on demand and mobility as a service activities eligible under section #ecaf4 4 #bhjb4 ,transit bus operator compartment redesign program ,section #ecab7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,transit bus operator compartment redesign program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make funding available under this subsection to carry out research on redesigning transit bus operator compartments to improve safety1 operational efficiency1 and passenger accessibility4 7,b7 ,objectives ,research objectives under this paragraph shall include-- 7i7 increasing bus operator safety from assaults2 7ii7 optimizing operator visibility and reducing operator distractions to improve safety of bus passengers1 pedestrians1 bicyclists1 and other roadway users2 7iii7 expanding passenger accessibility for positive interactions between operators and passengers1 including assisting passengers in need of special assistance2 7iv7 accommodating passenger boarding1 alighting1 and securement consistent with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 and 7v7 improving ergonomics to reduce bus operator work-related health issues and injuries1 as well as locate key instrument and control interfaces to improve operational efficiency and convenience4 7,c7 ,activities ,eligible activities under this paragraph shall include-- 7i7 measures to reduce visibility impairments and distractions for bus operators that contribute to accidents1 including retrofits to buses in revenue service and specifications for future procurements that reduce visibility impairments and distractions2 7ii7 the deployment of assault mitigation infrastructure and technology on buses1 including barriers to restrict the unwanted entry of individuals and objects into bus operators' workstations2 7iii7 technologies to improve passenger accessibility1 including boarding1 alighting1 and securement consistent with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 7iv7 installation of seating and modification to design specifications of bus operator workstations that reduce or prevent injuries from ergonomic risks2 or 7v7 other measures that align with the objectives under subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,eligible entities ,entities eligible to receive funding under this paragraph shall include consortia consisting of1 at a minimum3 7i7 recipients of funds under this chapter that provide public transportation services2 7ii7 transit vehicle manufacturers2 7iii7 representatives from organizations engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of transit workers in not fewer than three ,states2 and 7iv7 any nonprofit institution of higher education1 as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 4 #bhjc4 ,federal ,transit ,administration ,every ,day ,counts initiative ,section #ecab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bejc1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,every ,day ,counts initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,it is in the national interest for the ,department of ,transportation and recipients of ,federal public transportation funds-- 7,a7 to identify1 accelerate1 and deploy innovation aimed at expediting project delivery1 enhancing the safety of transit systems of the ,united ,states1 and protecting the environment2 7,b7 to ensure that the planning1 design1 engineering1 construction1 and financing of transportation projects is done in an efficient and effective manner2 7,c7 to promote the rapid deployment of proven solutions that provide greater accountability for public investments2 and 7,d7 to create a culture of innovation within the transit community4 7#b7 ,,fta ,every ,day ,counts initiative ,to advance the policies described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,transit ,administration shall adopt the ,every ,day ,counts initiative to work with recipients to identify and deploy the proven innovation practices and products that-- 7,a7 accelerate innovation deployment2 7,b7 expedite the project delivery process2 7,c7 improve environmental sustainability2 7,d7 enhance transit safety2 7,e7 expand mobility2 and 7,f7 reduce greenhouse gas emissions4 7#c7 ,consideration ,in accordance with the ,every ,day ,counts goals described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,administrator shall consider research conducted through the university transportation centers program in section #eeje4 7#d7 ,innovation deployment 7,a7 ,in general ,at least every #b years1 the ,administrator shall work collaboratively with recipients to identify a new collection of innovations1 best practices1 and data to be deployed to recipients through case studies1 webinars1 and demonstration projects4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in identifying a collection described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall take into account market readiness1 impacts1 benefits1 and ease of adoption of the innovation or practice4 7#e7 ,publication ,each collection identified under paragraph 7#d7 shall be published by the ,administrator on a publicly available website4 7#f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to allow the ,secretary to waive any requirement under any other provision of ,federal law4 4 #bhjd4 ,technical corrections ,section #ecab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended in section #bejc and #bhjc1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 by striking low or no emission vehicles1 zero emission vehicles1 and inserting zero emission vehicles2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 ,zero emission vehicle defined ,in this subsection1 the term zero emission vehicle means a passenger vehicle used to provide public transportation that produces no carbon or particulate matter4 2 7#b7 by redesignating the first subsection 7g7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the header by striking ,low or no emission and inserting ,zero emission2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 the term zero emission vehicle has the meaning given such term in subsection 7e77#f72 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking low or no emission vehicle and inserting zero emission vehicle each place such term appears2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the heading by striking low or no emission and inserting zero emission2 and 7ii7 by striking low or no emission and inserting zero emission each place such term appears2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking low or no emission and inserting zero emission each place such term appears 7including in the heading72 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a7 by striking low or no emission and inserting zero emission4 #bhje4 ,national advanced technology transit bus development program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a national advanced technology transit bus development program to facilitate the development and testing of commercially viable advanced technology transit buses that do not exceed a ,level #c automated driving system and related infrastructure4 7b7 ,authorization ,there shall be available #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7c7 ,grants ,the ,secretary may enter into grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements with no more than three geographically diverse nonprofit organizations and recipients under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to facilitate the development and testing of commercially viable advance technology transit buses and related infrastructure4 7d7 ,considerations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall consider the applicant's-- 7,a7 ability to contribute significantly to furthering advanced technologies as it relates to transit bus operations1 including advanced driver assistance systems1 automatic emergency braking1 accessibility1 and energy efficiency2 7,b7 financing plan and cost share potential2 7,c7 technical experience developing or testing advanced technologies in transit buses2 7,d7 commitment to frontline worker involvement2 and 7,e7 other criteria that the ,secretary determines are necessary to carry out the program4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to allow the ,secretary to waive any requirement under any other provision of ,federal law4 7e7 ,competitive grant selection ,the ,secretary shall conduct a national solicitation for applications for grants under the program4 ,grant recipients shall be selected on a competitive basis4 ,the ,secretary shall give priority consideration to applicants that have successfully managed advanced transportation technology projects1 including projects related to public transportation operations for a period of not less than #e years4 7f7 ,consortia ,as a condition of receiving an award in 7c71 the ,secretary shall ensure-- 7#a7 that the selected non-profit recipients subsequently establish a consortia for each proposal submitted1 including representatives from a labor union1 transit agency1 an ,,fta-designated university bus and component testing center1 a ,buy ,america compliant transit bus manufacturer1 and others as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 that no proposal selected would decrease workplace or passenger safety2 and 7#c7 that no proposal selected would undermine the creation of high-quality jobs or workforce support and development programs4 7g7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of costs of the program shall be provided from funds made available to carry out this section4 ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under the program shall not exceed #hj percent of such cost4 #bhjf4 ,public transportation innovation ,section #ecab7;h77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,g74 #bhjg4 ,transit vehicle battery recycling and reuse 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue regulations that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 allow recipients of funds under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 at the option of the recipient1 to repurpose1 recycle1 reuse1 sell1 or lease transit vehicle batteries that are beyond the useful service life of such batteries for the purpose of transit vehicle propulsion and component parts of such batteries4 7b7 ,considerations ,in issuing regulations under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize second life applications that-- 7#a7 maximize the full use of transit vehicle batteries beyond the useful life of such batteries for transit vehicle propulsion and component parts of such batteries2 7#b7 enhance the reuse and recycling of transit vehicle batteries1 components1 and component critical minerals of such batteries2 7#c7 reduce costs for recipients2 7#d7 create new streams of revenue for recipients2 7#e7 support the provision of zero emission public transportation service1 which may include the use of wayside charging2 and 7#f7 enhance the resilience of public transportation and the electric vehicle supply equipment network1 which may include the use of batteries for energy storage4 7c7 ,second life applications defined ,in this section1 the term second life applications means the repurposing1 recycling1 reuse1 sale1 or leasing of a transit vehicle battery that is beyond the useful service life for the purpose of transit vehicle propulsion and component parts of such battery1 but that retains utility for other applications4 ,i ,other ,program ,reauthorizations #bija4 ,reauthorization for capital and preventive maintenance projects for ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority ,section #fja of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 by striking ,the ,federal and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7e77#b71 the ,federal2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7d7 through 7f7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,required board approval ,no amounts may be provided to the ,transit ,authority under this section until the ,transit ,authority certifies to the ,secretary of ,transportation that-- 7#a7 a board resolution has passed on or before ,july #a1 #bjbb1 and is in effect for the period of ,july #a1 #bjbb through ,june #cj1 #bjca1 that-- 7,a7 establishes an independent budget authority for the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,transit ,authority2 7,b7 establishes an independent procurement authority for the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,transit ,authority2 7,c7 establishes an independent hiring authority for the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,transit ,authority2 7,d7 ensures the ,inspector ,general of the ,transit ,authority can obtain legal advice from a counsel reporting directly to the ,inspector ,general2 7,e7 requires the ,inspector ,general of the ,transit ,authority to submit recommendations for corrective action to the ,general ,manager and the ,board of ,directors of the ,transit ,authority2 7,f7 requires the ,inspector ,general of the ,transit ,authority to publish any recommendation described in subparagraph 7,e7 on the website of the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,transit ,authority1 except that the ,inspector ,general may redact personally identifiable information and information that1 in the determination of the ,inspector ,general1 would pose a security risk to the systems of the ,transit ,authority2 7,g7 requires the ,board of ,directors of the ,transit ,authority to provide written notice to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate not less than #cj days before the ,board of ,directors removes the ,inspector ,general of the ,transit ,authority1 which shall include the reasons for removal and supporting documentation2 and 7,h7 prohibits the ,board of ,directors from removing the ,inspector ,general of the ,transit ,authority unless the ,board of ,directors has provided a #cj day written notification as described in subparagraph 7,g7 that documents-- 7i7 a permanent incapacity2 7ii7 a neglect of duty2 7iii7 malfeasance2 7iv7 a conviction of a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude2 7v7 a knowing violation of a law or regulation2 7vi7 gross mismanagement2 7vii7 a gross waste of funds2 7viii7 an abuse of authority2 or 7ix7 inefficiency2 and 7#b7 the ,code of ,ethics for ,members of the ,,wmata ,board of ,directors passed on ,september #bf1 #bjai1 remains in effect1 or the ,inspector ,general of the ,transit ,authority has consulted with any modifications to the ,code of ,ethics by the ,board4 7e7 ,authorizations 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,transportation for grants under this section-- 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #aej1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #aee1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 #afj1jjj1jjj2 7,d7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #afe1jjj1jjj2 7,e7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #agj1jjj1jjj2 7,f7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 #age1jjj1jjj2 7,g7 for fiscal year #bjbh1 #ahj1jjj1jjj2 7,h7 for fiscal year #bjbi1 #ahe1jjj1jjj2 7,i7 for fiscal year #bjcj1 #aij1jjj1jjj2 and 7,j7 for fiscal year #bjca1 #bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,set aside for ,office of ,inspector ,general of ,transit ,authority ,from the amounts in paragraph 7#a71 the ,transit ,authority shall provide at least #g percent for each fiscal year to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,transit ,authority to carry out independent and objective audits1 investigations1 and reviews of ,transit ,authority programs and operations to promote economy1 efficiency1 and effectiveness1 and to prevent and detect fraud1 waste1 and abuse in such programs and operations4 2 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7f74 #bijb4 ,other apportionments ,section #eccf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking section #ecch7;a77#b77;,c7 and inserting section #ecch7;a77#b77;,b72 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 to carry out section #ecjg7;h7-- 7,a7 #fj1ijf1jjj shall be set aside in fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #fa1hef1acd shall be set aside in fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #fb1hde1hcb shall be set aside in fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #fc1hcb1eaa shall be set aside in fiscal year #bjbf2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking #c4jg percent and inserting #f percent2 and 7,d7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 of amounts not apportioned under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 #c percent shall be apportioned to urbanized areas with populations of less than #bjj1jjj in accordance with subsection 7i72 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7i7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,census phase-out ,before apportioning funds under subsection 7h77#c71 for any urbanized area that is no longer an eligible area due to a change in population in the most recent decennial census1 the ,secretary shall apportion to such urbanized area1 for #c fiscal years1 an amount equal to half of the funds apportioned to such urbanized area pursuant to this subsection for the previous fiscal year4 4 ,j ,streamlining #biaa4 ,fixed guideway capital investment grants ,section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bgjc of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #cbj1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking #cjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #djj1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#f72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g71 as so amended1 as paragraph 7#f72 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b7 by inserting expanding station capacity1 after construction of infill stations12 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c77i7 by striking #b years and inserting #c years2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,optional project development activities ,an applicant may perform cost and schedule risk assessments with technical assistance provided by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the ,secretary to require cost and schedule risk assessments in the project development phase4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c77i7 by striking #b years and inserting #c years2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,optional project development activities ,an applicant may perform cost and schedule risk assessments with technical assistance provided by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the ,secretary to require cost and schedule risk assessments in the project development phase4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,a77iii77,,ii7 by striking #e years and inserting #aj years2 7#f7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking subsection 7d77#b77;,a77v7 and inserting subsection 7d77#b77;,a77iv72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7d77#b77;,a77v7 and inserting subsection 7d77#b77;,a77iv72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by adding and at the end2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 and 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,cost-share incentives ,for a project for which a lower ,,cig cost share is elected by the applicant under subsection 7l77#a77;,c71 the ,secretary shall apply the following requirements and considerations in lieu of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b73 7,a7 ,requirements ,in determining whether a project is supported by local financial commitment and shows evidence of stable and dependable financing sources for purposes of subsection 7d77#b77;,a77iv7 or 7e77#b77;,a77v71 the ,secretary shall require that-- 7i7 the proposed project plan provides for the availability of contingency amounts that the applicant determines to be reasonable to cover unanticipated cost increases or funding shortfalls2 7ii7 each proposed local source of capital and operating financing is stable1 reliable1 and available within the proposed project timetable2 and 7iii7 an applicant certifies that local resources are available to recapitalize1 maintain1 and operate the overall existing and proposed public transportation system1 including essential feeder bus and other services necessary to achieve the projected ridership levels without requiring a reduction in existing public transportation services or level of service to operate the project1 or that the annual operating cost of the proposed project does not exceed #e percent of the annual cost to operate and maintain the overall public transportation system of the applicant4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in assessing the stability1 reliability1 and availability of proposed sources of local financing for purposes of subsection 7d77#b77;,a77iv7 or 7e77#b77;,a77v71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 the reliability of the forecasting methods used to estimate costs and revenues made by the recipient and the contractors to the recipient2 7ii7 existing grant commitments2 7iii7 any debt obligation that exists1 or is proposed by the recipient1 for the proposed project or other public transportation purpose2 and 7iv7 private contributions to the project1 including cost-effective project delivery1 management or transfer of project risks1 expedited project schedule1 financial partnering1 and other public-private partnership strategies4 4 7#g7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 by striking degree of local financial commitment and inserting criteria in subsection 7f7 each place it appears2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall1 and all that follows through to carry out this subsection4 and inserting the following3 ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 to the maximum extent practicable1 develop and use special warrants for making a project justification determination under subsection 7d77#b7 or 7e77#b71 as applicable1 for a project proposed to be funded using a grant under this section if-- 7i7 the share of the cost of the project to be provided under this section-- 7,i7 does not exceed #ejj1jjj1jjj and the total project cost does not exceed #a1jjj1jjj1jjj2 or 7,,ii7 complies with subsection 7l77#a77;,c72 7ii7 the applicant requests the use of the warrants2 7iii7 the applicant certifies that its existing public transportation system is in a state of good repair2 and 7iv7 the applicant meets any other requirements that the ,secretary considers appropriate to carry out this subsection2 and 2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,policy guidance ,the ,secretary shall issue policy guidance on the review and evaluation process and criteria not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act4 2 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 ,transparency ,not later than #cj days after the ,secretary receives a written request from an applicant for all remaining information necessary to obtain #a or more of the following1 the ,secretary shall provide such information to the applicant3 7,a7 ,project advancement4 7,b7 ,medium or higher rating4 7,c7 ,warrant4 7,d7 ,letter of intent4 7,e7 ,early systems work agreement4 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#g7 by striking the ,federal ,public ,transportation ,act of #bjab and inserting the ,,invest in ,america ,act2 7#h7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e7 by inserting 1 except that for a project for which a lower local cost share is elected under subsection 7l77#a77;,c71 the ,secretary shall enter into a grant agreement under this subsection for any such project that establishes contingency amounts that the applicant determines to be reasonable to cover unanticipated cost increases or funding shortfalls before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g77;,c7 by striking #aj days and inserting #c days2 7#i7 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,interrelated projects 7#a7 ,ratings improvement ,the ,secretary shall grant a rating increase of #a level in mobility improvements to any project being rated under subsection 7d71 7e71 or 7h71 if the ,secretary certifies that the project has a qualifying interrelated project that meets the requirements of paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,interrelated project ,a qualifying interrelated project is a transit project that-- 7,a7 is adopted into the metropolitan transportation plan required under section #ecjc2 7,b7 has received a class of action designation under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,c7 will likely increase ridership on the project being rated in subsection 7d71 7e71 or 7h71 respectively1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,d7 meets one of the following criteria3 7i7 ,extends the corridor of the project being rated in subsection 7d71 7e71 or 7h71 respectively4 7ii7 ,provides a direct passenger transfer to the project being rated in subsection 7d71 7e71 or 7h71 respectively4 7#c7 ,local match credit ,for any project that qualifies as an interrelated project under paragraph 7#b7 after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall allow any non-,federal financial commitment in excess of #bj percent to count towards the non-,federal financial commitment for any other qualifying interrelated project under this subsection4 2 7#aj7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,local funding commitment ,for a project for which a lower ,,cig cost share is elected by the applicant under subsection 7l77#a77;,c71 the ,secretary shall enter into a full funding grant agreement that has at least #ge percent of local financial commitment committed and the remaining percentage budgeted for the proposed purposes4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking #cj days and inserting #c days2 7#aa7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,cap ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 a grant for a project under this section shall not exceed #hj percent of the net capital project cost1 except that a grant for a core capacity improvement project shall not exceed #hj percent of the net capital project cost of the incremental cost to increase the capacity in the corridor4 7,c7 ,applicant election of lower local ,,cig cost share ,an applicant may elect a lower local ,,cig cost share for a project under this section for purposes of application of the cost-share incentives under subsection 7f77#c74 ,such cost share shall not exceed #fj percent of the net capital project cost1 except that for a grant for a core capacity improvement project such cost share shall not exceed #fj percent of the net capital project cost of the incremental cost to increase the capacity in the corridor4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,limitation on statutory construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the ,secretary to require1 incentivize 7in any manner not specified in this section71 or place additional conditions upon a non-,federal financial commitment for a project that is more than #bj percent of the net capital project cost or1 for a core capacity improvement project1 #bj percent of the net capital project cost of the incremental cost to increase the capacity in the corridor4 2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#h7 and inserting the following3 7#h7 ,contingency share ,the ,secretary shall provide funding for the contingency amount equal to the proportion of the ,,cig cost share4 ,if the ,secretary increases the contingency amount after a project has received a letter of no prejudice or been allocated appropriated funds1 the federal share of the additional contingency amount shall be #be percent higher than the original proportion the ,,cig cost share and in addition to the grant amount set in subsection 7k77#b77;,c77ii74 2 7#ab7 in subsection 7o7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,,cig program dashboard ,not later than the fifth day of each month1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available on a website data on1 including the status of1 each project under this section that is in the project development phase1 in the engineering phase1 or has received a grant agreement and remains under construction4 ,such data shall include1 for each project-- 7,a7 the amount and fiscal year of any funding appropriated1 allocated1 or obligated for the project2 7,b7 the date on which the project-- 7i7 entered the project development phase2 7ii7 entered the engineering phase1 if applicable2 and 7iii7 received a grant agreement1 if applicable2 and 7,c7 the status of review by the ,federal ,transit ,administration and the ,secretary1 including dates of request1 dates of acceptance of request1 and dates of a decision for each of the following1 if applicable3 7i7 ,a letter of no prejudice4 7ii7 ,an environmental impact statement notice of intent4 7iii7 ,a finding of no significant environmental impact4 7iv7 ,a draft environmental impact statement4 7v7 ,a final environmental impact statement4 7vi7 ,a record of decision on the final environmental impact statement4 7vii7 ,the status of the applicant in securing the non-,federal match1 based on information provided by the applicant1 including the amount committed1 budgeted1 planned1 and undetermined4 2 and 7#ac7 by striking an acceptable degree of and inserting a each place it appears4 #biab4 ,rural and small urban apportionment deadline ,section #eccf7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and at the end2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 apportion amounts to the ,states appropriated under section #ecch7;a77#b7 to carry out sections #ecjg1 #ecaj1 and #ecaa not later than ,december #ae for which any amounts are appropriated2 and 4 #biac4 ,disposition of assets beyond useful life ,section #eccd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,disposition of assets beyond useful life 7#a7 ,in general ,if a recipient1 or subrecipient1 for assistance under this chapter disposes of an asset with a current market value1 or proceed from the sale of such asset1 acquired under this chapter at least in part with such assistance1 after such asset has reached the useful life of such asset1 the ,secretary shall allow the recipient1 or subrecipient1 to use the proceeds attributable to the ,federal share of such asset calculated under paragraph 7#c7 for capital projects under section #ecjg1 #ecaj1 or #ecaa4 7#b7 ,minimum value ,this subsection shall only apply to assets with a current market value1 or proceeds from sale1 of at least #e1jjj4 7#c7 ,calculation of ,federal share attributable ,the proceeds attributable to the ,federal share of an asset described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be calculated by multiplying-- 7,a7 the current market value of1 or the proceeds from the disposition of1 such asset2 by 7,b7 the ,federal share percentage for the acquisition of such asset at the time of acquisition of such asset4 4 #biad4 ,innovative coordinated access and mobility 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bbje1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,innovative coordinated access and mobility 7#a7 ,start up grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make grants under this paragraph to eligible recipients to assist in financing innovative projects for the transportation disadvantaged that improve the coordination of transportation services and non-emergency medical transportation services4 7,b7 ,application ,an eligible recipient shall submit to the ,secretary an application that1 at a minimum1 contains-- 7i7 a detailed description of the eligible project2 7ii7 an identification of all eligible project partners and the specific role of each eligible project partner in the eligible project1 including-- 7,i7 private entities engaged in the coordination of nonemergency medical transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged2 7,,ii7 nonprofit entities engaged in the coordination of nonemergency medical transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged2 or 7,,iii7 ,federal and ,state entities engaged in the coordination of nonemergency medical transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged2 and 7iii7 a description of how the eligible project shall-- 7,i7 improve local coordination or access to coordinated transportation services2 7,,ii7 reduce duplication of service1 if applicable2 and 7,,iii7 provide innovative solutions in the ,state or community4 7,c7 ,performance measures ,an eligible recipient shall specify1 in an application for a grant under this paragraph1 the performance measures the eligible project1 in coordination with project partners1 will use to quantify actual outcomes against expected outcomes1 including-- 7i7 changes to transportation expenditures as a result of improved coordination2 7ii7 changes to healthcare expenditures provided by projects partners as a result of improved coordination2 and 7iii7 changes to health care metrics1 including aggregate health outcomes provided by projects partners4 7,d7 ,eligible uses ,eligible recipients receiving a grant under this section may use such funds for-- 7i7 the deployment of coordination technology2 7ii7 projects that create or increase access to community ,one-,call_/,one-,click ,centers2 7iii7 projects that coordinate transportation for #c or more of-- 7,i7 public transportation provided under this section2 7,,ii7 a ,state plan approved under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 7,,iii7 title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq472 7,,iv7 ,veterans ,health ,administration2 or 7,v7 private health care facilities2 and 7iv7 such other projects as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,consultation ,in evaluating the performance metrics described in subparagraph 7,c71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#b7 ,incentive grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make grants under this paragraph to eligible recipients to incentivize innovative projects for the transportation disadvantaged that improve the coordination of transportation services and non-emergency medical transportation services4 7,b7 ,selection of grant recipients ,the ,secretary shall distribute grant funds made available to carry out this paragraph as described in subparagraph 7,e7 to eligible recipients that apply and propose to demonstrate improvement in the metrics described in subparagraph 7,f74 7,c7 ,eligibility ,an eligible recipient shall not be required to have received a grant under paragraph 7#a7 to be eligible to receive a grant under this paragraph4 7,d7 ,applications ,eligible recipients shall submit to the ,secretary an application that includes-- 7i7 which metrics under subparagraph 7,f7 the eligible recipient intends to improve2 7ii7 the performance data eligible recipients and the ,federal1 ,state1 nonprofit1 and private partners1 as described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii71 of the eligible recipient will make available2 and 7iii7 a proposed incentive formula that makes payments to the eligible recipient based on the proposed data and metrics4 7,e7 ,distribution ,the ,secretary shall distribute funds made available to carry out this paragraph based upon the number of grant applications approved by the ,secretary1 number of individuals served by each grant1 and the incentive formulas approved by the ,secretary using the following metrics3 7i7 ,the reduced transportation expenditures as a result of improved coordination4 7ii7 ,the reduced ,federal and ,state healthcare expenditures using the metrics described in subparagraph 7,f74 7iii7 ,the reduced private healthcare expenditures using the metrics described in subparagraph 7,f74 7,f7 ,healthcare metrics ,healthcare metrics described in this subparagraph shall be-- 7i7 reducing missed medical appointments2 7ii7 the timely discharge of patients from hospitals2 7iii7 preventing hospital admissions and reducing readmissions of patients into hospitals2 and 7iv7 other measureable healthcare metrics1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7,g7 ,eligible expenditures ,the ,secretary shall allow the funds distributed by this grant program to be expended on eligible activities described in paragraph 7#a77;,d7 and any eligible activity under this section that is likely to improve the metrics described in subparagraph 7,f74 7,h7 ,recipient cap ,the ,secretary-- 7i7 may not provide more than #bj grants under this paragraph2 and 7ii7 shall reduce the maximum number of grants under this paragraph to ensure projects are fully funded1 if necessary4 7,i7 ,consultation ,in evaluating the health care metrics described in subparagraph 7,f71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7,j7 ,annual grantee report ,each grantee shall submit a report1 in coordination with the project partners of such grantee1 that includes an evaluation of the outcomes of the grant awarded to such grantee1 including the performance measures4 7#c7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall make publicly available an annual report on the program carried out under this subsection for each fiscal year1 not later than ,december #ca of the calendar year in which that fiscal year ends4 ,the report shall include a detailed description of the activities carried out under the program1 and an evaluation of the program1 including an evaluation of the performance measures used by eligible recipients in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#d7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the costs of a project carried out under this subsection shall not exceed #hj percent4 7,b7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the costs of a project carried out under this subsection may be derived from in-kind contributions4 7#e7 ,rule of construction ,for purposes of this subsection1 nonemergency medical transportation services shall be limited to services eligible under ,federal programs other than programs authorized under this chapter4 4 7b7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study1 and submit a report on such study to ,congress1 on access to non-emergency medical transportation services for individuals in disadvantaged populations1 including-- 7#a7 how to make it easier for such individuals to use non-emergency medical transportation services2 and 7#b7 how to make it easier for recipients of grants under section #ecaj7k7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section1 to coordinate non-emergency medical transportation services for such individuals4 #biae4 ,passenger ferry grants ,section #ecjg7;h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following paragraph3 7#d7 ,zero-emission or reduced-emission grants 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph-- 7i7 the term eligible project means a project or program of projects in an area eligible for a grant under subsection 7a7 for-- 7,i7 acquiring zero- or reduced-emission passenger ferries2 7,,ii7 leasing zero- or reduced-emission passenger ferries2 7,,iii7 constructing facilities and related equipment for zero- or reduced-emission passenger ferries2 7,,iv7 leasing facilities and related equipment for zero- or reduced-emission passenger ferries2 7,v7 constructing new public transportation facilities to accommodate zero- or reduced-emission passenger ferries2 7,,vi7 constructing shoreside ferry charging infrastructure for zero- or reduced-emission passenger ferries2 or 7,,vii7 rehabilitating or improving existing public transportation facilities to accommodate zero- or reduced-emission passenger ferries2 7ii7 the term zero- or reduced-emission passenger ferry means a passenger ferry used to provide public transportation that reduces emissions by utilizing onboard energy storage systems for hybrid-electric or #ajj percent electric propulsion1 related charging infrastructure1 and other technologies deployed to reduce emissions or produce zero onboard emissions under normal operation2 and 7iii7 the term recipient means a designated recipient1 a local government authority1 or a ,state that receives a grant under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,general authority ,the ,secretary may make grants to recipients to finance eligible projects under this paragraph4 7,c7 ,grant requirements ,a grant under this paragraph shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as a grant under subsection 7a74 7,d7 ,competitive process ,the ,secretary shall solicit grant applications and make grants for eligible projects under this paragraph on a competitive basis4 7,e7 ,government ,share of ,costs 7i7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of an eligible project carried out under this paragraph shall not exceed #hj percent4 7ii7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of an eligible project carried out under this subsection may be derived from in-kind contributions4 4 #biaf4 ,evaluation of benefits and ,federal investment ,section #ecji7;h77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 the extent to which the project improves transportation options to economically distressed areas1 after public transportation4 #biag4 ,best practices for the application of ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi to federally funded bus shelters ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue best practices on the application of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 to federally funded bus shelters to assist recipients of ,federal funds in receiving exclusions permitted by law4 #biah4 ,capital investment grant streamlining 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjje7;b7 of the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-id7 is repealed4 7b7 ,grandfather clauses ,for any projects that have submitted an application or are being evaluated under the program described in section #cjje7;b7 of such ,act prior to the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 continue to administer the project under the terms of such section as it existed on the day prior to the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 for purposes of providing ,federal assistance to such project 7and notwithstanding any other provision of law71 provide such funds as may be necessary from the amounts provided in section #ecch7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and division ,a of this ,act4 #biai4 ,disposition of rolling stock to improve air quality goals ,section #eccd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,disposition of rolling stock to meet air quality goals 7#a7 ,in general ,if a recipient1 or subrecipient1 for assistance under this chapter disposes of rolling stock with a current market value1 or proceeds from the disposition of such rolling stock1 acquired under this chapter at least in part with such assistance1 before such rolling stock has reached its useful life1 the ,secretary may allow the recipient1 or subrecipient1 to use the proceeds attributable to the ,federal share of such rolling stock calculated under paragraph 7#c7 for capital projects under section #ecjg1 #ecaj1 or #ecaa without need for repayment of the ,federal financial interest4 7#b7 ,covered rolling stock ,this subsection shall only apply to rolling stock disposed of-- 7,a7 which are replaced by rolling stock that will help improve attainment of air quality goals compared to the rolling stock being replaced2 and 7,b7 for which the recipient is located in an area that is designated as a nonattainment area for particulate matter under section #ajg7;d7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjg7;d774 7#c7 ,calculation of ,federal share attributable ,the proceeds attributable to the ,federal share of rolling stock described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be calculated by multiplying-- 7,a7 the current market value of1 or the proceeds from the disposition of1 such asset2 and 7,b7 the ,federal share percentage for the acquisition of such asset at the time of acquisition of such asset4 4 ,,iii ,highway ,traffic ,safety #cjja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,the following sums are authorized to be appropriated out of the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account73 7#a7 ,highway safety programs ,for carrying out section #djb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 #cgh1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #chb1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #chf1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #cij1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,highway safety research and development ,for carrying out section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 #ahb1die1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #ahd1gie1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #ahg1gie1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #aij1fie1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#c7 ,national priority safety programs ,for carrying out section #dje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 #chd1aai1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #cic1bje1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #djb1bje1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #daa1chh1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#d7 ,national driver register ,for the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration to carry out chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 #e1gjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #e1hjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #e1ijj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #f1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#e7 ,high-visibility enforcement program ,for carrying out section #djd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 #fj1bjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #fj1fjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #fj1hjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #fa1bjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#f7 ,administrative expenses ,for administrative and related operating expenses of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration in carrying out chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 #cj1ehf1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #ca1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #ca1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #ca1iag1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#g7 ,center for fair and equitable traffic safety enforcement ,for carrying out section #cjjc of this title1 #ce1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7b7 ,prohibition on other uses ,except as otherwise provided in chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the amounts made available from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 for a program under such chapters-- 7#a7 shall only be used to carry out such program2 and 7#b7 may not be used by ,states or local governments for construction purposes4 7c7 ,applicability of title #bc ,except as otherwise provided in chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 amounts made available under subsection 7a7 for fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if such funds were apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,regulatory authority ,grants awarded under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 including any amendments made by this title1 shall be carried out in accordance with regulations issued by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7e7 ,state matching requirements ,if a grant awarded under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 requires a ,state to share in the cost1 the aggregate of all expenditures for highway safety activities made during a fiscal year by the ,state and its political subdivisions 7exclusive of ,federal funds7 for carrying out the grant 7other than planning and administration7 shall be available for the purpose of crediting the ,state during such fiscal year for the non-,federal share of the cost of any other project carried out under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7other than planning or administration71 without regard to whether such expenditures were made in connection with such project4 7f7 ,grant application and deadline ,to receive a grant under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 a ,state shall submit an application1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a single deadline for such applications to enable the award of grants early in the next fiscal year4 #cjjb4 ,highway safety programs ,section #djb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,additional considerations ,states which have legalized medicinal or recreational marijuana shall consider programs in addition to the programs described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 to educate drivers on the risks associated with marijuana-impaired driving and to reduce injuries and deaths resulting from individuals driving motor vehicles while impaired by marijuana4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,additional uses ,in addition to uses authorized under paragraph 7#a7 and as approved by the ,secretary1 ,states may use funds under this section to-- 7,a7 educate the public on the dangers of pediatric vehicular hyperthermia2 7,b7 educate the public about proper and safe usage of light- and medium-duty trailers1 including required safety equipment and preventive maintenance for safety2 7,c7 purchase and distribute child restraints to low-income families2 and 7,d7 reduce injuries and deaths resulting from drivers of motor vehicles not moving to another traffic lane or reducing the speed of such driver's vehicle when passing an emergency1 law enforcement1 or other vehicle stopped or parked on or near the roadway4 4 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,special rule for school and work zones ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 a ,state may expend funds apportioned to that ,state under this section to carry out a program to purchase1 operate1 or maintain an automated traffic system in a work zone or school zone4 7,c7 ,automated traffic enforcement system guidelines ,any automated traffic enforcement system installed pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 shall comply with speed enforcement camera systems and red light camera systems guidelines established by the ,secretary4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7n7-- 7,a7 by striking ,public transparency and all that follows through ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 ,public transparency4-- 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,state highway safety plan website 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall establish a public website that is easily accessible1 navigable1 and searchable for the information required under paragraph 7#a71 in order to foster greater transparency in approved ,state highway safety programs4 7,b7 ,contents ,the website established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 include each ,state highway safety plan and annual report submitted and approved by the ,secretary under subsection 7k72 7ii7 provide a means for the public to search such website for ,state highway safety program content required in subsection 7k71 including-- 7,i7 performance measures required by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#c77;,a72 7,,ii7 progress made toward meeting the ,state's performance targets for the previous year2 7,,iii7 program areas and expenditures2 and 7,,iv7 a description of any sources of funds other than funds provided under this section that the ,state proposes to use to carry out the ,state highway safety plan of such ,state4 4 #cjjc4 ,fair and equitable traffic safety enforcement 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make grants under this section to an eligible nonprofit institution of higher education with demonstrated expertise in promoting fair and equitable traffic safety enforcement to establish and operate a national center of excellence for fair and equitable traffic safety enforcement 7in this section referred to as the ,center74 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,center shall be to promote fair and equitable traffic safety enforcement with the goal of reducing traffic fatalities and injuries4 7c7 ,role of ,center ,the role of the ,center shall be to establish and operate a national fair and equitable traffic safety enforcement clearinghouse to-- 7#a7 develop data collection systems to promote fair and equitable traffic safety enforcement solutions1 including assisting ,states participating in the program established under section #djc7;j7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 7as added by this ,act7 share data collected to a national database2 7#b7 develop recommendations for ,states to improve data collection on law enforcement programs carried out under sections #djb and #dje of this title in order to promote fair and equitable traffic safety enforcement programs2 7#c7 provide technical assistance to ,states on the implementation of the program established under section #djc7;j7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act2 7#d7 research and disseminate best practices for implementing equitable traffic safety enforcement programs2 7#e7 develop information and educational programs on implementing equitable traffic safety enforcement best practices2 and 7#f7 evaluate the feasibility and benefits of requiring ,states participating in the program established under section #djc7;j7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 to collect data on pedestrian and bicyclist stops by law enforcement when the stop is made for a traffic law violation4 7d7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the activities under paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 of subsection 7c71 the ,center shall consult with relevant stakeholders1 including-- 7#a7 civil rights organizations2 7#b7 traffic safety advocacy groups2 7#c7 law enforcement representatives2 7#d7 ,state highway safety offices2 and 7#e7 such other surface transportation stakeholders and industry experts as the ,center considers appropriate4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the establishment of the ,center under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on progress made toward meeting the goals established under subsection 7b74 #cjjd4 ,highway safety research and development ,section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 by inserting 1 training1 after demonstration projects2 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #b1ejj1jjj and inserting #c1ejj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection #djb7;c7 in each fiscal year ending before ,october #a1 #bjae1 and #ddc1ihi of the total amount available for apportionment to the ,states for highway safety programs under section #djb7;c7 in the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjae1 and ending on ,december #d1 #bjae1 and inserting section #djb7;c77#b7 in each fiscal year2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7h7 and redesignating subsections 7i7 and 7j7 as subsections 7h7 and 7i71 respectively4 #cjje4 ,grant program to prohibit racial profiling ,section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #cjjd of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,grant program ,to prohibit racial profiling 7#a7 ,general authority ,subject to the requirements of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall make grants to a ,state that-- 7,a7 is maintaining and allows public inspection of statistical information for each motor vehicle stop made by a law enforcement officer on a ,federal-aid highway in the ,state regarding the race and ethnicity mode of transportation of the driver2 or 7,b7 provides assurances satisfactory to the ,secretary that the ,state is undertaking activities to comply with the requirements of subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,use of grant funds ,a grant received by a ,state under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be used by the ,state for the costs of-- 7i7 collecting and maintaining data on traffic stops2 7ii7 evaluating the results of such data2 and 7iii7 developing and implementing programs to reduce the occurrence of racial profiling2 and 7,b7 may be used by the ,state for the costs of collecting1 maintaining1 and evaluating data on the driver's mode of transportation at traffic stops4 7#b7 ,use of grant funds ,a grant received by a ,state under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be used by the ,state for the costs of-- 7i7 collecting and maintaining data on traffic stops2 7ii7 evaluating the results of such data2 and 7iii7 developing and implementing programs to reduce the occurrence of racial profiling2 and 7,b7 may be used by the ,state for the costs of collecting1 maintaining1 and evaluating data on traffic-related stops of pedestrians1 bicyclists1 or people traveling via micromobility devices4 7#c7 ,limitations ,the total amount of grants made to a ,state under this section in a fiscal year may not exceed-- 7,a7 #aj percent of the amount made available to carry out this section in the fiscal year for ,states eligible under paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 #e percent of the amount made available to carry out this section in the fiscal year for ,states eligible under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7#d7 ,funding ,from funds made available under this section1 the ,secretary shall set aside #ae1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year to carry out this subsection4 4 #cjjf4 ,national safety campaigns 7a7 ,in general ,section #djd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #djd4 ,national safety campaigns 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and administer a program under which not less than #c high-visibility enforcement campaigns and not less than #c public awareness campaigns will be carried out in each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7b7 ,high-visibility enforcement ,in carrying out the requirements under paragraph 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that in each fiscal year not less than #a high-visibility enforcement campaign is carried out to-- 7#a7 reduce alcohol-impaired operation of a motor vehicle2 7#b7 reduce alcohol-impaired and drug-impaired operation of a motor vehicle2 and 7#c7 increase use of seatbelts by occupants of motor vehicles4 7c7 ,public awareness ,the purpose of each public awareness campaign carried out under this section shall be to achieve outcomes related to not less than #a of the following objectives3 7#a7 ,increase the proper use of seatbelts and child restraints by occupants of motor vehicles4 7#b7 ,reduce instances of distracted driving4 7#c7 ,reduce instances of speeding by drivers4 7d7 ,advertising ,the ,secretary may use1 or authorize the use of1 funds available to carry out this section to pay for the development1 production1 and use of broadcast and print media advertising and ,internet-based outreach in carrying out campaigns under this section4 ,in allocating such funds1 consideration shall be given to advertising directed at non-,english speaking populations1 including those who listen to1 read1 or watch nontraditional media4 7e7 ,coordination with ,states ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with ,states in carrying out the high-visibility enforcement campaigns under this section1 including advertising funded under subsection 7d71 with consideration given to-- 7#a7 relying on ,states to provide law enforcement resources for the campaigns out of funding made available under sections #djb and #dje2 and 7#b7 providing1 out of ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration resources1 most of the means necessary for national advertising and education efforts associated with the campaigns4 7f7 ,coordination of dynamic highway message signs ,during national high-visibility enforcement emphasis periods supported by these funds1 the ,federal ,highway ,administration and the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration shall coordinate with ,state departments of transportation on the use of dynamic highway message signs to support high-visibility national emphasis activities4 7g7 ,use of funds ,funds made available to carry out this section may be used only for activities described in subsections 7c7 and 7d74 7h7 ,definition ,in this section3 7#a7 ,campaign ,the term campaign means a high-visibility traffic safety law enforcement campaign or a traffic safety public awareness campaign4 7#b7 ,dynamic highway ,the term dynamic highway message sign means a traffic control device that is capable of displaying one or more alternative messages which convey information to travelers4 7#c7 ,state ,the ,state has the meaning given that term in section #dja4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the item relating to section #djd in the analysis for chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #djd4 ,national safety campaigns4 4 #cjjg4 ,national priority safety programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #dje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #ac percent and inserting #ab4he percent2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking #ad4e percent and inserting #ad4c percent2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking #eb4e percent and inserting #ea4ge percent2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking #h4e percent and inserting #h4c percent2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking #e percent and inserting #d4i percent2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#g7 by striking #e percent and inserting #d4i percent2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h72 7ii7 by striking subsections 7b7 through 7h7 and inserting subsections 7b7 through 7i72 and 7iii7 by inserting to carry out any of the other activities described in such subsections1 or the amount made available before under section #djb2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#i77;,a7 by striking date of enactment of the ,,fast ,act and inserting date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act2 7,i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h71 7#i71 and 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#i71 7#aj71 and 7#aa71 respectively2 and 7,j7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 ,driver and officer safety education ,in each fiscal year1 #a4e percent of the funds provided under this section shall be allocated among ,states that meet the requirements with respect to driver and officer safety education 7as described in subsection 7i774 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,e7 by striking #e and inserting #aj2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking clause 7v7 and inserting the following3 7v7 implement programs in low-income and underserved populations to-- 7,i7 recruit and train occupant protection safety professionals1 nationally certified child passenger safety technicians1 police officers1 fire and emergency medical personnel1 and educators serving low-income and underserved populations2 7,,ii7 educate parents and caregivers in low-income and underserved populations about the proper use and installation of child safety seats2 and 7,,iii7 purchase and distribute child safety seats to low-income and underserved populations2 and 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking #ajj percent and inserting #ij percent2 and 7ii7 by inserting ,the remaining #aj percent of such funds shall be used to carry out subsection 7,a77v74 after section #djb42 7#d7 by striking subsection 7c77#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,use of grant amounts ,grant funds received by a ,state under this subsection shall be used for-- 7,a7 making data program improvements to core highway safety databases related to quantifiable1 measurable progress in any of the #f significant data program attributes set forth in paragraph 7#c77;,d72 7,b7 developing or acquiring information technology for programs to identify1 collect1 and report data to ,state and local government agencies1 and enter data1 including crash1 citation and adjudication1 driver1 emergency medical services or injury surveillance system1 roadway1 and vehicle1 into the core highway safety databases of a ,state2 7,c7 purchasing equipment used to identify1 collect1 and report ,state safety data to support ,state efforts to improve ,state traffic safety information systems2 7,d7 linking core highway safety databases of a ,state with such databases of other ,states2 7,e7 improving the compatibility and interoperability of the core highway safety databases of the ,state with national data systems and data systems of other ,states2 7,f7 costs associated with training ,state and local personnel on ways to improve ,state traffic safety information systems2 7,g7 hiring a ,fatality ,analysis ,reporting ,system liaison for a ,state2 and 7,h7 conducting research on ,state traffic safety information systems1 including developing and evaluating programs to improve core highway safety databases of such ,state and processes by which data is identified1 collected1 reported to ,state and local government agencies1 and entered into such core safety databases4 2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7d77#f77;,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,grants to ,states with alcohol-ignition interlock laws ,the ,secretary shall make a separate grant under this subsection to each ,state that-- 7i7 adopts and is enforcing a mandatory alcohol-ignition interlock law for all individuals at the time of1 or prior to1 a conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol or of driving while intoxicated2 7ii7 does not allow any individual required to have an ignition interlock for driving privileges to drive a motor vehicle unless such individual installs an ignition interlock for a minimum #ahj-;day interlock period2 or 7iii7 has-- 7,i7 enacted and is enforcing a state law requiring all individuals convicted of1 or whose driving privilege is revoked or denied for1 refusing to submit to a chemical or other test for the purpose of determining the presence or concentration of any intoxicating substance to install an ignition interlock for a minimum #ahj-;day interlock period unless the driver successfully completes an appeal process2 and 7,,ii7 a compliance-based removal program in which an individual required to install an ignition interlock for a minimum #ahj-;day interlock period and have completed a minimum consecutive period of not less than #fj days of the required interlock period immediately preceding the date of release1 without a confirmed violation1 as defined by ,state law or regulations1 of driving under the influence of alcohol or driving while intoxicated4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#c7 or 7#d72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking communications device to contact emergency services and inserting communications device during an emergency to contact emergency services or to prevent injury to persons or property2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7v7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 a driver who uses a personal wireless communication device for navigation2 and 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a77i7 by striking texting or using a cell phone while and inserting distracted2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g7 by striking ,of the amounts and inserting ,in addition to the amounts authorized under section #djd and of the amounts2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,personal wireless communications device ,the term personal wireless communications device means-- 7i7 until the date on which the ,secretary issues a regulation pursuant to paragraph 7#h77;,a71 a device through which personal services 7as such term is defined in section #ccb7;c77#g77;,c77i7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb7;c77#g77;,c77i77 are transmitted1 but not including the use of such a device as a global navigation system receiver used for positioning1 emergency notification1 or navigation purposes2 and 7ii7 on and after the date on which the ,secretary issues a regulation pursuant to paragraph 7#h77;,a71 the definition described in such regulation4 2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 ,texting ,the term texting means-- 7i7 until the date on which the ,secretary issues a regulation pursuant to paragraph 7#h77;,a71 reading from or manually entering data into a personal wireless communications device1 including doing so for the purpose of ,,sms texting1 emailing1 instant messaging1 or engaging in any other form of electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication2 and 7ii7 on and after the date on which the ,secretary issues a regulation pursuant to paragraph 7#h77;,a71 the definition described in such regulation4 2 7,f7 by striking paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#f71 and 7#h72 7,g7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f71 respectively2 7,h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,allocation 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d71 the allocation of grant funds to a ,state under this subsection for a fiscal year shall be in proportion to the ,state's apportionment under section #djb for fiscal year #bjji4 7,b7 ,primary offense laws ,a ,state that has enacted and is enforcing a law that meets the requirements set forth in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as a primary offense shall be allocated #ajj percent of the amount calculated under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,secondary offense laws ,a ,state that has enacted and is enforcing a law that meets the requirements set forth in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as a secondary offense shall be allocated #ej percent of the amount calculated under subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,texting while driving ,notwithstanding subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 a ,state shall be allocated #be percent of the amount calculated under subparagraph 7,a7 if such ,state has enacted and is enforcing a law that prohibits a driver from viewing a personal wireless communication device1 except for the purpose of navigation4 7#c7 ,prohibition on handheld personal wireless communication device use while driving ,a ,state law meets the requirements set forth in this paragraph if the law-- 7,a7 prohibits a driver from holding or using1 including texting1 a personal wireless communications device while driving1 except for the use of a personal wireless communications device-- 7i7 in a hands-free manner or with a hands-free accessory2 or 7ii7 to activate or deactivate a feature or function of the personal wireless communications device2 7,b7 establishes a fine for a violation of the law2 and 7,c7 does not provide for an exemption that specifically allows a driver to hold or use a personal wireless communication device while stopped in traffic4 7#d7 ,prohibition on personal wireless communication device use while driving or stopped in traffic ,a ,state law meets the requirements set forth in this paragraph if the law-- 7,a7 prohibits a driver from holding or using a personal wireless communications device while driving if the driver is-- 7i7 younger than #ah years of age2 or 7ii7 in the learner's permit or intermediate license stage described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of subsection 7g77#b72 7,b7 establishes a fine for a violation of the law2 and 7,c7 does not provide for an exemption that specifically allows a driver to use a personal wireless communication device while stopped in traffic4 2 and 7,i7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to account for diverse ,state approaches to combating distracted driving that-- 7,a7 defines the terms personal wireless communications device and texting for the purposes of this subsection2 and 7,b7 determines additional permitted exceptions that are appropriate for a ,state law that meets the requirements under paragraph 7#c7 or 7#d74 2 7#g7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of before paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,minimum requirements 7,a7 ,tier #a state ,a ,state shall be eligible for a grant under this subsection as a ,tier #a ,state if such ,state requires novice drivers younger than #ah years of age to comply with a #b-stage graduated driver licensing process before receiving an unrestricted driver's license that includes-- 7i7 a learner's permit stage that-- 7,i7 is at least #ahj days in duration2 7,,ii7 requires that the driver be accompanied and supervised at all times2 and 7,,iii7 has a requirement that the driver obtain at least #dj hours of behind-the-wheel training with a supervisor2 and 7ii7 an intermediate stage that-- 7,i7 commences immediately after the expiration of the learner's permit stage2 7,,ii7 is at least #ahj days in duration2 and 7,,iii7 for the first #ahj days of the intermediate stage1 restricts the driver from-- 7aa7 driving at night between the hours of #aa3jj p4m4 and at least #d3jj a4m4 except-- 7,,aa7 when a parent1 guardian1 driving instructor1 or licensed driver who is at least #ba years of age is in the motor vehicle2 and 7,,bb7 when driving to and from work1 school and school-related activities1 religious activities1 for emergencies1 or as a member of voluntary emergency service2 and 7bb7 operating a motor vehicle with more than #a nonfamilial passenger younger than #ah years of age1 except when a parent1 guardian1 driving instructor1 or licensed driver who is at least #ba years of age is in the motor vehicle4 7,b7 ,tier #b state ,a ,state shall be eligible for a grant under this subsection as a ,tier #b ,state if such ,state requires novice drivers younger than #ah years of age to comply with a #b-stage graduated driver licensing process before receiving an unrestricted driver's license that includes-- 7i7 a learner's permit stage that-- 7,i7 is at least #ahj days in duration2 7,,ii7 requires that the driver be accompanied and supervised at all times2 and 7,,iii7 has a requirement that the driver obtain at least #ej hours of behind-the-wheel training1 with at least #aj hours at night1 with a supervisor2 and 7ii7 an intermediate stage that-- 7,i7 commences immediately after the expiration of the learner's permit stage2 7,,ii7 is at least #ahj days in duration2 and 7,,iii7 for the first #ahj days of the intermediate stage1 restricts the driver from-- 7aa7 driving at night between the hours of #aj3jj p4m4 and at least #d3jj a4m4 except-- 7,,aa7 when a parent1 guardian1 driving instructor1 or licensed driver who is at least #ba years of age is in the motor vehicle2 and 7,,bb7 when driving to and from work1 school and school-related activities1 religious activities1 for emergencies1 or as a member of voluntary emergency service2 and 7bb7 operating a motor vehicle with any nonfamilial passenger younger than #ah years of age1 except when a parent1 guardian1 driving instructor1 or licensed driver who is at least #ba years of age is in the motor vehicle4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of before paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of before paragraph 7#b7 each place such term appears2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking such fiscal year and inserting fiscal year #bjji2 and 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,tier #a ,states ,a ,tier #a ,state shall use grant funds provided under this subsection for-- 7i7 enforcing a #b-stage licensing process that complies with paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 training for law enforcement personnel and other relevant ,state agency personnel relating to the enforcement described in clause 7i72 7iii7 publishing relevant educational materials that pertain directly or indirectly to the ,state graduated driver licensing law2 7iv7 carrying out other administrative activities that the ,secretary considers relevant to the ,state's #b-stage licensing process2 or 7v7 carrying out a teen traffic safety program described in section #djb7m74 7,b7 ,tier #b ,states ,of the grant funds made available to a ,tier #b ,state under this subsection-- 7i7 #be percent shall be used for any activity described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 #ge percent may be used for any project or activity eligible under section #djb4 2 7#h7 by amending subsection 7h77#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,use of grant amounts ,grant funds received by a ,state under this subsection may be used for the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists1 including-- 7,a7 training of law enforcement officials on pedestrian and bicycle safety1 ,state laws applicable to pedestrian and bicycle safety1 and infrastructure designed to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety2 7,b7 carrying out a program to support enforcement mobilizations and campaigns designed to enforce ,state traffic laws applicable to pedestrian and bicycle safety2 7,c7 public education and awareness programs designed to inform motorists1 pedestrians1 and bicyclists about-- 7i7 pedestrian and bicycle safety1 including information on nonmotorized mobility and the important of speed management to the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists2 7ii7 the value of the use of pedestrian and bicycle safety equipment1 including lighting1 conspicuity equipment1 mirrors1 helmets and other protective equipment1 and compliance with any ,state or local laws requiring their use2 7iii7 ,state traffic laws applicable to pedestrian and bicycle safety1 including motorists' responsibilities towards pedestrians and bicyclists2 and 7iv7 infrastructure designed to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety2 and 7,d7 data analysis and research concerning pedestrian and bicycle safety4 2 and 7#i7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,driver and officer safety education 7#a7 ,general authority ,subject to the requirements under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall award grants to-- 7,a7 ,states that enact a commuter safety education program2 and 7,b7 ,states qualifying under paragraph 7#e77;,a74 7#b7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the costs of activities carried out using amounts from a grant awarded under this subsection may not exceed #hj percent4 7#c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for a grant under this subsection1 a ,state shall enact a law or adopt a program that requires the following3 7,a7 ,driver education and driving safety courses ,inclusion1 in driver education and driver safety courses provided to individuals by educational and motor vehicle agencies of the ,state1 of instruction and testing concerning law enforcement practices during traffic stops1 including information on-- 7i7 the role of law enforcement and the duties and responsibilities of peace officers2 7ii7 an individual's legal rights concerning interactions with peace officers2 7iii7 best practices for civilians and peace officers during such interactions2 7iv7 the consequences for an individual's or officer's failure to comply with those laws and programs2 and 7v7 how and where to file a complaint against or a compliment on behalf of a peace officer4 7,b7 ,peace officer training programs ,development and implementation of a training program1 including instruction and testing materials1 for peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers 7other than officers who have received training in a civilian course described in subparagraph 7,a77 with respect to proper interaction with civilians during traffic stops4 7#d7 ,grant amount ,the allocation of grant funds to a ,state under this subsection for a fiscal year shall be in proportion to the ,state's apportionment under section #djb for fiscal year #bjji4 7#e7 ,special rule for certain ,states 7,a7 ,qualifying state ,a ,state qualifies pursuant to this subparagraph if-- 7i7 the ,secretary determines such ,state has taken meaningful steps toward the full implementation of a law or program described in paragraph 7#c72 7ii7 the ,secretary determines such ,state has established a timetable for the implementation of such a law or program2 and 7iii7 such ,state has received a grant pursuant to this subsection for a period of not more than #e years4 7,b7 ,withholding ,with respect to a ,state that qualifies pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 withhold #ej percent of the amount that such ,state would otherwise receive if such ,state were a ,state described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7ii7 direct any such amounts for distribution among the ,states that are enforcing and carrying out a law or program described in paragraph 7#c74 7#f7 ,use of grant amounts ,a ,state receiving a grant under this subsection may use such grant-- 7,a7 for the production of educational materials and training of staff for driver education and driving safety courses and peace officer training described in paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 for the implementation of the law described in paragraph 7#c74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,sections #djb1 #djc1 and #dje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended-- 7#a7 by striking accidents and inserting crashes each place it appears2 and 7#b7 by striking accident and inserting crash each place it appears4 #cjjh4 ,minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence ,section #afd7;b77#a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking alcohol-impaired and inserting alcohol or polysubstance-impaired2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking alcohol-impaired and inserting alcohol or polysubstance-impaired2 7,b7 by striking or and inserting a comma2 and 7,c7 by inserting 1 or driving while polysubstance-impaired after driving under the influence4 #cjji4 ,national priority safety program grant eligibility ,section #djaj7b7 of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje note7 is amended by striking deficiencies and inserting all deficiencies4 #cjaj4 ,implicit bias research and training grants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make grants to institutions of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 to carry out research1 development1 technology transfer1 and training activities in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program as it relates to racial profiling at traffic stops4 7b7 ,qualifications ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an institution of higher education shall-- 7#a7 have an active research program or demonstrate1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops2 and 7#b7 partner with ,state and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph 7#a7 and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with ,state and local police departments4 7c7 ,report ,no later than #a year after a grant has been awarded under this section1 the institution of higher education awarded the grant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report summarizing the research on implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops1 and recommendations on effective interventions and trainings4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #bj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year to carry out this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the term implicit bias training program means a program that looks at the attitudes1 stereotypes1 and lenses human beings develop through various experiences in life that can unconsciously affect how they interact with one another4 #cjaa4 ,stop motorcycle checkpoint funding ,section #djjg of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aec note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 otherwise profile and stop motorcycle operators or motorcycle passengers using as a factor the clothing or mode of transportation of such operators or passengers4 4 #cjab4 ,electronic driver's license 7a7 ,,real ,,id ,act ,section #bjb7;a77#a7 of the ,,real ,,id ,act of #bjje 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcja note7 is amended by striking a driver's license or identification card and inserting a physical or digital driver's license or identification card4 7b7 ,title #ah ,section #ajbh7;d77#g77;,a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking government issued driver's license and inserting government issued physical or digital driver's license4 #cjac4 ,motorcyclist ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,motorcyclist ,advisory ,council ,reauthorization ,act4 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a ,motorcyclist ,advisory ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,council74 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,advising ,the ,council shall advise the ,secretary1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration1 and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration on transportation issues of concern to motorcyclists1 including-- 7,a7 barrier design2 7,b7 road design1 construction1 and maintenance practices2 and 7,c7 the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies4 7#b7 ,biennial council report 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall submit a report to the ,secretary containing the ,council's recommendations regarding the issues described in paragraph 7#a7 on which the ,council provides advice pursuant to such paragraph4 7,b7 ,timing ,not later than ,october #ca of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the ,council is established1 and by every #bnd ,october #ca thereafter1 the ,council shall submit the report required under this paragraph4 7d7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall be comprised of #ab members appointed by the ,secretary as follows3 7,a7 ,five experts from ,state or local government on highway engineering issues1 including-- 7i7 barrier design2 7ii7 road design1 construction1 and maintenance2 or 7iii7 intelligent transportation systems4 7,b7 ,one ,state or local traffic and safety engineer1 design engineer1 or other transportation department official who is a motorcyclist4 7,c7 ,one representative from a national association of ,state transportation officials4 7,d7 ,one representative from a national motorcyclist association4 7,e7 ,one representative from a national motorcyclist foundation4 7,f7 ,one representative from a national motorcycle manufacturing association4 7,g7 ,one roadway safety data expert on crash testing and analysis4 7,h7 ,one member of a national safety organization that represents the traffic safety systems industry4 7#b7 ,duration 7,a7 ,term ,subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 each member shall serve one term of #b years4 7,b7 ,additional terms ,if a successor is not designated for a member before the expiration of the term the member is serving1 the member may serve another term4 7,c7 ,appointment of replacements ,if a member resigns before serving a full #b-year term1 the ,secretary may appoint a replacement for such member to serve the remaining portion such term4 ,a member may continue to serve after resignation until a successor has been appointed4 ,a vacancy in the ,council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made4 7#c7 ,compensation ,members shall serve without compensation4 7e7 ,termination ,the ,council shall terminate #f years after the date of its establishment4 7f7 ,duties of the ,secretary 7#a7 ,accept or reject recommendation 7,a7 ,secretary determines ,the ,secretary shall determine whether to accept or reject a recommendation contained in a ,council report4 7,b7 ,timing 7i7 ,must accept or reject ,the ,secretary must indicate in each report submitted under this section the ,secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report4 7ii7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may indicate in a report submitted under this section that a recommendation is under consideration4 ,if the ,secretary does so1 the ,secretary must accept or reject the recommendation in the next report submitted under this section4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the ,secretary receives a ,council report1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the following committees and subcommittees3 7i7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7ii7 ,the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 7iii7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7iv7 ,the ,subcommittee on ,transportation1 and ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7v7 ,the ,subcommittee on ,transportation1 and ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,contents ,a report submitted under this subsection shall include-- 7i7 a list containing-- 7,i7 each recommendation contained in the ,council report described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,,ii7 each recommendation indicated as under consideration in the previous report submitted under this subsection2 and 7ii7 for each such recommendation1 whether it is accepted1 rejected1 or under consideration by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,administrative and technical support ,the ,secretary shall provide such administrative support1 staff1 and technical assistance to the ,council as the ,secretary determines to be necessary for the ,council to carry out its duties4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,council report ,the term ,council report means the report described in subsection 7f77#b74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 #cjad4 ,report on marijuana research 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and make publicly available on the ,department of ,transportation website1 a report and recommendations on-- 7#a7 increasing and improving access1 for scientific researchers studying impairment while driving under the influence of marijuana1 to samples and strains of marijuana and products containing marijuana lawfully being offered to patients or consumers in a ,state on a retail basis2 7#b7 establishing a national clearinghouse to collect and distribute samples and strains of marijuana for scientific research that includes marijuana and products containing marijuana lawfully available to patients or consumers in a ,state on a retail basis2 7#c7 facilitating access1 for scientific researchers located in ,states that have not legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use1 to samples and strains of marijuana and products containing marijuana from such clearinghouse for purposes of research on marijuana-impaired driving2 and 7#d7 identifying ,federal statutory and regulatory barriers to the conduct of scientific research and the establishment of a national clearinghouse for purposes of facilitating research on marijuana-impaired driving4 7b7 ,definition of marijuana ,in this section1 the term marijuana has the meaning given such term in section #djjh of the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 #cjae4 ,comptroller ,general study on national ,,dui reporting 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the reporting of alcohol-impaired driving arrest and citation results into ,federal databases to facilitate the widespread identification of repeat impaired driving offenders4 7b7 ,inclusions ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include a detailed assessment of-- 7#a7 the extent to which ,state and local criminal justice agencies are reporting alcohol-impaired driving arrest and citation results into ,federal databases2 7#b7 barriers on the ,federal1 ,state1 and local levels to the reporting of alcohol-impaired driving arrest and citation results into ,federal databases1 as well as barriers to the use of those systems by criminal justice agencies2 7#c7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources available to improve the reporting of alcohol-impaired driving arrest and citation results into ,federal databases2 7#d7 recommendations for policies and programs to be carried out by the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration2 and 7#e7 recommendations for programs and grant funding to be authorized by ,congress4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #cjaf4 ,report on impaired driving ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies1 ,state highway safety offices1 ,state toxicologists1 traffic safety advocates1 and other interested parties1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that1 using the ,national ,safety ,council model guidelines for toxicology testing-- 7#a7 identifies any barriers that ,states encounter in submitting the alcohol and drug toxicology results to the ,fatality ,analysis ,reporting ,system2 7#b7 provides recommendations on how to address any barriers identified under paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 provides further steps that the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration1 shall take to assist ,states in improving-- 7,a7 toxicology testing in cases of motor vehicle crashes2 and 7,b7 the reporting of alcohol and drug toxicology results in cases of motor vehicle crashes4 #cjag4 ,impaired driving countermeasure 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 a priority should be placed on creating ,state systems1 programs1 and processes that improve impaired driving detection in cases in which alcohol1 drugs1 and especially multiple substances are involved2 7#b7 ,states and communities should have access to a broader range of countermeasures1 technologies1 and resources to address multiple substance impaired driving2 and 7#c7 increased ,federal funding should be made available for efforts to improve public safety through the approaches described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to increase national investment in1 and maximize the use of1 innovative programs and technologies to eliminate multiple substance impaired driving4 7c7 ,impaired driving countermeasures ,section #dje7;d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 7,i7 court support of high-visibility enforcement efforts2 7,,ii7 hiring criminal justice professionals1 including law enforcement officers1 prosecutors1 traffic safety resource prosecutors1 judges1 judicial outreach liaisons1 and probation officers2 7,,iii7 training and education of the criminal justice professionals described in subclause 7,,ii7 to assist those professionals in preventing impaired driving and handling impaired driving cases1 including by providing compensation to a law enforcement officer to replace a law enforcement officer who is-- 7aa7 receiving such drug recognition expert training2 or 7bb7 participating as an instructor in such drug recognition expert training2 and 7,,iv7 establishing driving while intoxicated courts2 2 7ii7 by striking clauses 7v7 and 7vi7 and inserting the following3 7v7 improving-- 7,i7 blood alcohol concentration screening and testing2 7,,ii7 the detection of potentially impairing drugs1 including through the use of oral fluid as a specimen2 and 7,,iii7 reporting relating to the testing and detection described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii72 7vi7 7,i7 paid and earned media in support of high-visibility enforcement efforts2 7,,ii7 conducting initial and continuing-- 7aa7 standardized field sobriety training1 advanced roadside impaired driving enforcement training1 and drug recognition expert training for law enforcement2 and 7bb7 law enforcement phlebotomy training2 and 7,,iii7 to purchase equipment to carry out impaired driving enforcement activities authorized by this subsection2 2 7iii7 in clause 7ix71 by striking and at the end2 7iv7 in clause 7x71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7xi7 testing and implementing programs and purchasing technologies to better identify1 monitor1 or treat impaired drivers1 including-- 7,i7 oral fluid screening technologies2 7,,ii7 electronic warrant programs2 7,,iii7 equipment to increase the scope1 quantity1 quality1 and timeliness of forensic toxicology chemical testing2 7,,iv7 case management software to support the management of impaired driving offenders2 and 7,v7 technology to monitor impaired driving offenders4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,medium-range and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,medium-range and high-range states ,subject to clause 7iii71 medium-range 2 7ii7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,low-range and inserting the following3 7i7 ,low-range states ,subject to clause 7iii71 low-range 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,all states 7,i7 ,reporting of impaired driving criminal justice information ,a ,state may use grant funds for any expenditure designed to increase the timely and accurate reporting of crash information1 including electronic crash reporting systems that allow accurate real-time or near real-time uploading of crash information1 and impaired driving criminal justice information to ,federal1 ,state1 and local databases4 7,,ii7 ,impaired driving countermeasures ,a ,state may use grant funds for any expenditure to research or evaluate impaired driving countermeasures4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting or local after authorizes a ,state4 #cjah4 ,drug-impaired driving education grant program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a program to provide grants on a competitive basis to ,states and ,indian tribes to educate the public on the dangers of drug-impaired driving4 7b7 ,application for grant ,to be awarded a grant under this section1 ,state or ,indian tribe shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,suballocations of funds ,a ,state or ,indian tribe that receives a grant under this section may suballocate funds from the grant to a covered entity that will carry out the requirements of paragraph 7a74 7d7 ,best available evidence ,an entity that receives funds under this section1 including a covered entity using such funds1 shall-- 7#a7 use evidence and strategies recommended by the ,congressional ,research ,service publication titled ,marijuana ,use and ,highway ,safety1 published in ,may1 #bjai2 7#b7 use evidence and strategies recommended by the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration publication titled ,countermeasures ,that ,work3 ,a ,highway ,safety ,countermeasure ,guide ,for ,state ,highway ,safety ,offices1 ,ninth ,edition1 #bjag1 published in ,april1 #bjah2 or 7#c7 use other evidence-based1 peer-reviewed strategies as determined by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,evaluation ,not later than #b years after the date on which a ,state or ,indian tribe receives a grant under the program established under paragraph 7a71 the ,state or ,indian tribe shall submit to the ,secretary an evaluation of progress made toward reducing drug-impaired driving within the ,state or ,indian tribe4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act #ae1jjj1jjj for each of the first #b fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the costs of activities funded using amounts from grants awarded under this section may not exceed #hj percent for each fiscal year for which a ,state receives a grant4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity includes the following3 7,a7 ,a ,state government agency4 7,b7 ,a local government agency or political subdivision of a ,state4 7,c7 ,a ,tribal organization4 7,d7 ,a nonprofit organization4 7,e7 ,a ,state or local prosecution office4 7,f7 ,a ,state or local law enforcement agency4 7#b7 ,drug-impaired driving ,the term drug-impaired driving means driving under the influence of marijuana1 opioids1 cocaine1 amphetamines1 fentanyl1 or phencyclidine4 7#c7 ,marijuana ,the term marijuana has the meaning given such term in section #djjh of the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 7#d7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #eja7;c77#c77 and is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#f7 ,state ,the term ,state means a ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and each territory of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#h7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 ,,iv ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,a ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,grants1 ,operations1 and ,programs #daja4 ,motor carrier safety grants 7a7 ,in general ,section #caajd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,financial assistance programs ,the following sums are authorized to be appropriated from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account73 7#a7 ,motor carrier safety assistance program ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and subsection 7c71 to carry out section #caajb 7except subsection 7l77-- 7,a7 #chh1iej1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #cih1gjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #djh1ijj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #dah1dbe1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,high-priority activities program ,subject to subsection 7c71 to carry out section #caajb7l7-- 7,a7 #gb1fjd1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #gd1dbd1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #gf1cbh1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #gh1ajf1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#c7 ,commercial motor vehicle operators grant program ,to carry out section #caajc-- 7,a7 #a1jcg1bjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #a1jfc1bjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #a1jij1djj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #a1aae1hjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#d7 ,commercial driver's license program implementation program ,subject to subsection 7c71 to carry out section #cacac-- 7,a7 #ef1jjh1hjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 #eg1dab1hjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #eh1hha1fjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,d7 #fj1bec1bjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,partner training and program support 7#a7 ,in general ,on ,october #a of each fiscal year1 or as soon after that date as practicable1 the ,secretary may deduct from amounts made available under paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#d7 of subsection 7a7 for that fiscal year not more than #a4h percent of those amounts for partner training and program support in that fiscal year4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,the ,secretary shall use at least #ej percent of the amounts deducted under paragraph 7#a7 on training and related training materials for non-,federal ,government employees4 7#c7 ,partnership ,the ,secretary shall carry out the training and development of materials pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 in partnership with one or more nonprofit organizations1 through a competitive grant1 that have-- 7,a7 expertise in conducting a training program for non-,federal ,government employees2 and 7,b7 a demonstrated ability to involve in a training program the target population of commercial motor vehicle safety enforcement employees4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking the next fiscal year and inserting the following #b fiscal years2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking section #caajb7l77#b7 and inserting paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d7 of section #caajb7l72 7ii7 by striking the next #b fiscal years and inserting the following #c fiscal years2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking the next #d fiscal years and inserting the following #e fiscal years2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,treatment of reallocations ,amounts that are obligated and subsequently1 after the date of enactment of this subsection1 released back to the ,secretary under subsection 7i7 shall not be subject to limitations on obligations provided under any other provision of law4 4 7b7 ,commercial driver's license program implementation financial assistance program ,section #cacac7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7#b7 by striking ,a recipient and inserting the following3 ,in participating in financial assistance program under this section-- 7#a7 a recipient 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 a ,state may not receive more than #bej1jjj in grants under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 in any fiscal year-- 7,a7 in which the ,state prohibits private commercial driving schools or independent commercial driver's license testing facilities from offering a commercial driver's license skills test as a third-party tester2 or 7,b7 in which a ,state fails to report to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration1 during the previous fiscal year1 the average number of days of delays for an initial commercial driver's license skills test or retest within the ,state4 4 #dajb4 ,motor carrier safety operations and programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #caaaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,administrative expenses ,there is authorized to be appropriated from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 for the ,secretary of ,transportation to pay administrative expenses of the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration-- 7#a7 #chj1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#b7 #cha1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#c7 #chb1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7#d7 #chd1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,administrative expenses 7#a7 ,use of funds ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration shall use funds made available in subsection 7a7 for-- 7,a7 acceleration of planned investments to modernize the ,administration's information technology and information management systems2 7,b7 completing outstanding mandates2 7,c7 carrying out a ,large ,truck ,crash ,causal ,factors ,study of the ,administration2 7,d7 construction and maintenance of border facilities2 and 7,e7 other activities authorized under section #caaaj7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,definition of outstanding mandate ,in this subsection1 the term outstanding mandate means a requirement for the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration to issue regulations1 undertake a comprehensive review or study1 conduct a safety assessment1 or collect data-- 7,a7 under this ,act2 7,b7 under ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada71 that has not been published in the ,federal ,register1 if required1 or otherwise completed as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,c7 under the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 that has not been published in the ,federal ,register1 if required1 or otherwise completed as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,d7 under any other ,act enacted before the date of enactment of this ,act that has not been published in the ,federal ,register by the date required in such ,act4 #dajc4 ,immobilization grant program ,section #caajb7l7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and 7#c7 and inserting 1 7#c71 and 7#d72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,f77ii77,,ii7 by inserting 1 specifically including the priority activities described in paragraph 7#d7 after required for participation2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,prioritization of immobilizing unsafe passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicles 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall prioritize the awarding of discretionary grants to ,states for activities related to paragraph 7#b77;,f77,,ii7 for the enforcement of out of service orders if such vehicles are found to be unsafe or have violated a ,federal out of service order4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for a grant described under this paragraph1 a ,state shall have the authority to require the immobilization or impoundment of a passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicle if such vehicle is found to be unsafe or fail inspection or to have violated a ,federal out of service order4 7,c7 ,use of funds ,grant funds received under this paragraph may be used for-- 7i7 the immobilization or impoundment of commercial motor vehicles that are unsafe1 fail inspection1 or have violated a ,federal out of service order2 7ii7 safety inspections of vehicles described in clause 7i72 7iii7 other activities related to the activities described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicle defined ,in this paragraph1 the term passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #cacja4 4 #dajd4 ,operation of small commercial vehicles study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall initiate a review of the prevalence of1 characteristics of1 and safe operation of commercial vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight below #aj1jjj pounds1 and are utilized in package delivery of goods moving in interstate commerce4 7b7 ,independent research ,if the ,secretary decides to enter into a contract with a third party to perform the research required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 solicit applications from research institutions that conduct objective1 fact-based research to conduct the study2 and 7#b7 ensure that such third party does not have any financial or contractual ties with an entity engaged in interstate commerce utilizing commercial vehicles or commercial motor vehicles4 7c7 ,entities included ,as part of the review1 the ,secretary shall collect information from a cross-section of companies that use fleets of such vehicles for package delivery in interstate commerce1 including companies that-- 7#a7 directly perform deliveries2 7#b7 use contracted entities to perform work2 and 7#c7 utilize a combination of direct deliveries and contract entities4 7d7 ,evaluation factors ,the review shall include an evaluation of the following3 7#a7 ,fleet characteristics1 including fleet structure1 and vehicle miles traveled4 7#b7 ,fleet management1 including scheduling of deliveries and maintenance practices4 7#c7 ,driver employment characteristics1 including the basis of compensation and classification4 7#d7 ,how training1 medical fitness1 hours on duty1 and safety of drivers is evaluated and overseen by companies1 including prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses4 7#e7 ,safety performance metrics1 based on data associated with the included entities1 including crash rates1 moving violations1 failed inspections1 and other related data points4 7#f7 ,financial responsibility and liability for safety or maintenance violations among companies1 fleet managers1 and drivers4 7#g7 ,loading and unloading practices1 and how package volume and placement in the vehicle is determined4 7#h7 ,information on the use of driver safety applications1 if applicable4 7#i7 ,information on work-related injury and illness data of drivers4 7#aj7 ,other relevant information determined necessary by the ,secretary in order to make recommendations under subsection 7e74 7e7 ,report and ,recommendations ,upon completion of the review1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce of the ,senate a report containing-- 7#a7 the findings of the ,secretary on each of the factors in 7d72 7#b7 a list of regulations applicable to commercial motor vehicles and commercial motor vehicle operators that are not applicable to commercial vehicle operations described in this section2 and 7#c7 recommendations1 based on the findings1 on changes to laws or regulations at the ,federal1 ,state1 or local level to promote safe operations and safe and fair working conditions for commercial vehicle operators4 #daje4 ,motor carrier safety grants maintenance of effort ,section #caajb7;f77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking after fiscal year #bjag2 and 7#b7 by striking baseline after the year in which the ,secretary implements a new allocation formula under section #eajf of the ,,fast ,act1 and and inserting a period4 ,b ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,oversight #dbja4 ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,advisory ,committee ,section #dadd of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7 by inserting 1 including small business motor carriers after industry2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjac and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #dbjb4 ,compliance1 safety1 accountability 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall implement a revised methodology to be used in the ,compliance1 ,safety1 ,accountability program of the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration to identify and prioritize motor carriers for intervention1 using the recommendations of the study required by section #ebba7;a7 of the ,,fast ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note74 7b7 ,data availability ,the ,secretary shall1 in working toward implementation of the revised methodology described in subsection 7a7 prioritize revisions necessary to-- 7#a7 restore the public availability of all relevant safety data under a revised methodology2 and 7#b7 make such safety data publicly available that was made publicly available on the day before the date of enactment of the ,,fast ,act1 as appropriate under a revised methodology4 7c7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,progress reports ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter until the date on which the ,secretary implements the revised methodology described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and make publicly available on a website of the ,department of ,transportation1 a progress report on-- 7,a7 the status of the revision of the methodology and related data modifications under subsection 7a71 a timeline for completion of such revision1 and an estimated date for implementation of such revised methodology2 7,b7 an explanation for any delays in development or implementation of the revised methodology over the reporting period2 and 7,c7 if the ,secretary has not resumed making publicly available the data described in subsection 7b71 an updated timeline for the restoration of the public availability of data and a detailed explanation for why such restoration has not occurred4 7#b7 ,publication and notification ,prior to commencing the use of the revised methodology described in subsection 7a7 to identify and prioritize motor carriers for intervention 7other than in a testing capacity71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 publish a detailed summary of the methodology in the ,federal ,register and provide a period for public comment2 and 7,b7 notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 in writing4 7d7 ,safety fitness rule 7#a7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary notifies ,congress under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary shall issue final regulations pursuant to section #caadd7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to revise the methodology for issuance of motor carrier safety fitness determinations4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in issuing the regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider the use of all available data to determine the fitness of a motor carrier4 7e7 ,repeal ,section #ebbc of the ,,fast ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note71 and the item related to such section in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 #dbjc4 ,terms and conditions for exemptions ,section #cacae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 by inserting 1 including data submission requirements1 after terms and conditions2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#h7 and inserting the following3 7#h7 ,terms and conditions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish terms and conditions for each exemption to ensure that the exemption will not likely degrade the level of safety achieved by the person or class of persons granted the exemption1 and allow the ,secretary to evaluate whether an equivalent level of safety is maintained while the person or class of persons is operating under such exemption1 including-- 7i7 requiring the regular submission of accident and incident data to the ,secretary2 7ii7 requiring immediate notification to the ,secretary in the event of a crash that results in a fatality or serious bodily injury2 7iii7 for exemptions granted by the ,secretary related to hours of service rules under part #cie of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 requiring that the exempt person or class of persons submit to the ,secretary evidence of participation in a recognized fatigue management plan2 and 7iv7 providing documentation of the authority to operate under the exemption to each exempt person1 to be used to demonstrate compliance if requested by a motor carrier safety enforcement officer during a roadside inspection4 7,b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall monitor the implementation of the exemption to ensure compliance with its terms and conditions4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7 by inserting 1 based on an analysis of data collected by the ,secretary and submitted to the ,secretary under subsection 7b77#h7 after safety4 #dbjd4 ,safety fitness of motor carriers of passengers ,section #caadd7;i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking who the ,secretary registers under section #acijb or #caacd2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting to motor carriers of passengers and after apply2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,motor carrier of passengers defined ,in this subsection1 the term motor carrier of passengers includes an offeror of motorcoach services that sells scheduled transportation of passengers for compensation at fares and on schedules and routes determined by such offeror1 regardless of ownership or control of the vehicles or drivers used to provide the transportation by motorcoach4 4 #dbje4 ,providers of recreational activities ,section #acejf7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 transportation by a motor vehicle designed or used to transport between #i and #ae passengers 7including the driver71 whether operated alone or with a trailer attached for the transport of recreational equipment1 that is operated by a person that provides recreational activities if-- 7,a7 the transportation is provided within a #aej air-mile radius of the location where passengers are boarded2 and 7,b7 the person operating the motor vehicle1 if transporting passengers over a route between a place in a ,state and a place in another ,state1 is otherwise lawfully providing transportation of passengers over the entire route in accordance with applicable ,state law4 4 #dbjf4 ,amendments to regulations relating to transportation of household goods in interstate commerce 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administration ,the term ,administration means the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration4 7#b7 ,covered carrier ,the term covered carrier means a motor carrier that is-- 7,a7 engaged in the interstate transportation of household goods2 and 7,b7 subject to the requirements of part #cge of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the effective date of the amendments required by subsection 7b774 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,amendments to regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend regulations related to the interstate transportation of household goods4 7c7 ,considerations ,in issuing the notice of proposed rulemaking under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall consider the following recommended amendments to provisions of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations3 7#a7 ,section #cge4bjg7;b7 to require each covered carrier to include on the website of the covered carrier a link-- 7,a7 to the publication of the ,administration titled ,ready to ,move-,tips for a ,successful ,interstate ,move 7,,esa #jcjje7 on the website of the ,administration2 or 7,b7 to a copy of the publication referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 on the website of the covered carrier4 7#b7 ,subsections 7a7 and 7b77#a7 of section #cge4bac to require each covered carrier to provide to each individual shipper1 with any written estimate provided to the shipper1 a copy of the publication described in appendix ,a of part #cge of such title1 entitled ,your ,rights and ,responsibilities ,when ,you ,move 7,,esa-#jc-jjf 7or a successor publication771 in the form of a written copy or a hyperlink on the website of the covered carrier to the location on the website of the ,administration containing such publication4 7#c7 ,subsection 7e7 of section #cge4bac1 to repeal such subsection4 7#d7 ,section #cge4dja7;a71 to require each covered carrier-- 7,a7 to conduct a visual survey of the household goods to be transported by the covered carrier-- 7i7 in person2 or 7ii7 virtually1 using-- 7,i7 a remote camera2 or 7,,ii7 another appropriate technology2 7,b7 to offer a visual survey described in subparagraph 7,a7 for all household goods shipments1 regardless of the distance between-- 7i7 the location of the household goods2 and 7ii7 the location of the agent of the covered carrier preparing the estimate2 and 7,c7 to provide to each shipper a copy of publication of the ,administration titled ,ready to ,move-,tips for a ,successful ,interstate ,move 7,,esa #jcjje7 on receipt from the shipper of a request to schedule1 or a waiver of1 a visual survey offered under subparagraph 7,b74 7#e7 ,sections #cge4dja7;b77#a71 #cge4djc7;a77#f77;ii71 and #cge4dje7;b77#g77;ii71 and subpart ,d of appendix ,a of part #cge1 to require that1 in any case in which a shipper tenders any additional item or requests any additional service prior to loading a shipment1 the affected covered carrier shall-- 7,a7 prepare a new estimate2 and 7,b7 maintain a record of the date1 time1 and manner in which the new estimate was accepted by the shipper4 7#f7 ,section #cge4eja7;a71 to establish that a covered carrier is not required to provide to a shipper an order for service if the covered carrier elects to provide the information described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ae7 of such section in a bill of lading that is presented to the shipper before the covered carrier receives the shipment4 7#g7 ,subpart ,h of part #cge1 to replace the replace the terms freight bill and expense bill with the term invoice4 #dbjg4 ,broker guidance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue guidance to clarify the definitions of the terms broker and bona fide agents under part #cga of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,considerations ,in issuing the guidance under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider the extent to which technology has changed the nature of freight brokerage1 the role of bona fide agents1 and other aspects of the freight transportation industry4 7c7 ,dispatch services ,in issuing the guidance under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 examine the role of a dispatch service in the transportation industry2 7#b7 examine the extent to which dispatch services could be considered brokers or bona fide agents2 and 7#c7 clarify the level of financial penalties for unauthorized brokerage activities under section #adiaf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 applicable to a dispatch service4 #dbjh4 ,review of labor laws 7a7 ,registration ,section #acijb7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7v7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7vi7 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 applicable labor and employment laws and regulations1 including wage and hour and workplace safety laws and regulations1 relevant to the safe operation of a motor carrier2 4 7b7 ,agency review ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,labor shall initiate a process to-- 7#a7 review the relationship between labor and employment laws and regulations and motor carrier safety laws and regulations1 including hours of service rules2 7#b7 evaluate labor and employment laws and regulations likely to be relevant to the safe operation of a motor carrier2 7#c7 assess the availability of datasets1 gaps in available data1 and opportunities to gather and share useful data to better understand the relationship between labor and employment laws and regulations and the safety performance of a motor carrier2 and 7#d7 assess the feasibility of utilizing available data1 including data on violations of labor and employment laws and regulations1 to improve the ,secretary's safety oversight of a motor carrier4 7c7 ,report ,no later than #ah months after initiation of the process under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,transportation and ,secretary of ,labor shall submit to ,congress a report containing-- 7#a7 the findings of the process undertaken under subsection 7b72 7#b7 any proposed actions to be taken by either the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,secretary of ,labor as a result of such findings2 and 7#c7 any recommendations to ,congress to implement such proposed actions4 7d7 ,updates ,following completion of the agency review under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,transportation may initiate a rulemaking addressing the periodic monitoring of information to ensure compliance with section #acijb7;a77#a77;,a77vii7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including any required documentation that a motor carrier is required to submit4 ,c ,commercial ,motor ,vehicle ,driver ,safety #dcja4 ,commercial driver's license for passenger carriers ,section #cacja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking or2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 is designed or used as a stretch limousine2 or 2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ae7 as paragraph 7#af72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ad7 the following3 7#ae7 stretch limousine means any sedan or sports utility vehicle that-- 7,a7 has been modified to add seating capacity to that provided by the vehicle manufacturer through an extended chassis1 lengthened wheelbase1 or an elongated seating area2 7,b7 as modified1 has a seating capacity of more than #h passengers 7including the driver72 7,c7 is used under trip-by-trip contracts for the transportation of passengers for compensation on a prearranged basis2 and 7,d7 is not used for public transportation service1 as such term is defined in section #ecjb4 4 #dcjb4 ,alcohol and controlled substances testing ,section #cacjf7;c77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 1 for urine testing14 #dcjc4 ,entry-level driver training ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter until the compliance date for the final rule published on ,december #h1 #bjaf1 titled ,minimum ,training ,requirements for ,entry-,level ,commercial ,motor ,vehicle ,operators 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #hhgcb71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on-- 7#a7 a schedule1 including benchmarks1 to complete implementation of the requirements under such final rule2 7#b7 any anticipated delays1 if applicable1 in meeting the benchmarks described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 the progress that the ,secretary has made in updating the ,department of ,transportation's information technology infrastructure to support the training provider registry2 7#d7 a list of ,states that have adopted laws or regulations to implement such final rule2 and 7#e7 a list of ,states1 if applicable1 that are implementing the rule and confirming that an applicant for a commercial driver's license has complied with the requirements4 #dcjd4 ,driver detention time 7a7 ,data collection ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 begin to collect data on delays experienced by operators of commercial motor vehicles1 as required under section #eeja of the ,,fast ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #adajc note7 and as referenced in the request for information published on ,june #aj1 #bjai1 titled ,request for ,information ,concerning ,commercial ,motor ,vehicle ,driver ,detention ,times ,during ,loading and ,unloading 7#hd ,fed4 ,reg4 #bficb72 and 7#b7 make such data available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,transportation4 7b7 ,detention time limits 7#a7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall initiate a rulemaking to establish limits on the amount of time that an operator of a commercial motor vehicle may be reasonably detained by a shipper or receiver before the loading or unloading of the vehicle1 if the operator is not compensated for such time detained4 7#b7 ,contents ,as part of the rulemaking conducted pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consider the diverse nature of operations in the movement of goods by commercial motor vehicle2 7,b7 examine any correlation between time detained and violations of the hours-of-service rules under part #cie of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,c7 determine whether the effect of detention time on safety differs based on-- 7i7 how an operator is compensated2 and 7ii7 the contractual relationship between the operator and the motor carrier1 including whether an operator is an employee1 a leased owner-operator1 or an owner-operator with independent authority2 and 7,d7 establish a process for a motor carrier1 shipper1 receiver1 broker1 or commercial motor vehicle operator to report instances of time detained beyond the ,secretary's established limits4 7#c7 ,incorporation of information ,the ,secretary shall incorporate information received under paragraph 7#b77;,d7 into the process established pursuant to subsection 7a7 once a final rule takes effect4 7c7 ,data protection ,data made available pursuant to this section shall be made available in a manner that-- 7#a7 precludes the connection of the data to any individual motor carrier or commercial motor vehicle operator2 and 7#b7 protects privacy and confidentiality of individuals1 operators1 and motor carriers submitting the data4 7d7 ,commercial motor vehicle defined ,in this section1 the term commercial motor vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #caaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #dcje4 ,truck ,leasing ,task ,force 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall establish a ,truck ,leasing ,task ,force 7hereinafter referred to as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,membership ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall select not more than #ae individuals to serve as members of the ,task ,force1 including equal representation from each of the following3 7#a7 ,labor organizations4 7#b7 ,the motor carrier industry1 including independent owner-operators4 7#c7 ,consumer protection groups4 7#d7 ,safety groups4 7#e7 ,members of the legal profession who specialize in consumer finance issues4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,task ,force shall examine1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 common truck leasing arrangements available to property-carrying commercial motor vehicle drivers1 including lease-purchase agreements2 7#b7 the terms of such leasing agreements2 7#c7 the prevalence of predatory leasing agreements in the motor carrier industry2 7#d7 specific agreements available to drayage drivers at ports related to the ,clean ,truck ,program or similar programs to decrease emissions from port operations2 7#e7 the impact of truck leasing agreements on the net compensation of property-carrying commercial motor vehicle drivers1 including port drayage drivers2 7#f7 resources to assist property-carrying commercial motor vehicle drivers in assessing the impacts of leasing agreements2 and 7#g7 the classification of property-carrying commercial motor vehicle drivers under lease-purchase agreements4 7d7 ,compensation ,a member of the ,task ,force shall serve without compensation4 7e7 ,report ,upon completion of the examination described in subsection 7c71 the ,task ,force shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation1 ,secretary of ,labor1 and appropriate congressional committees a report containing-- 7#a7 the findings of the ,task ,force on the matters described in subsection 7c72 7#b7 best practices related to-- 7,a7 assisting a commercial motor vehicle driver in assessing the impacts of leasing agreements prior to entering into such agreements2 and 7,b7 assisting a commercial motor vehicle driver who has entered into a predatory lease agreement2 and 7#c7 recommendations on changes to laws or regulations1 as applicable1 at the ,federal1 ,state1 or local level to promote fair leasing agreements under which a commercial motor vehicle driver is able to earn a living wage4 7f7 ,termination ,not later than #a month after the date of submission of the report pursuant to subsection 7e71 the ,task ,force shall terminate4 #dcjf4 ,hours of service 7a7 ,comprehensive review 7#a7 ,comprehensive review of hours of service rules ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall initiate a comprehensive review of hours of service rules and the impacts of waivers1 exemptions1 and other allowances that limit the applicability of such rules4 7#b7 ,changes to regulations ,in carrying out the comprehensive review under paragraph 7#a7 and the required analyses under paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 the ,secretary shall consider the modifications made in the final rule published on ,june #a1 #bjbj1 titled ,hours of ,service of ,drivers 7#he ,fed4 ,reg4 #cccif7 and evaluate the impacts of the allowance to operate in excess of the limits in effect prior to ,june #a1 #bjbj4 7#c7 ,list of exemptions ,in carrying out the comprehensive review required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 compile a list of waivers1 exemptions1 and other allowances-- 7i7 under which a driver may operate in excess of the otherwise applicable limits on on-duty or driving time in absence of such exemption1 waiver1 or other allowance2 7ii7 under which a driver may operate without recording compliance with hours of service rules through the use of an electronic logging device2 and 7iii7 applicable-- 7,i7 to specific segments of the motor carrier industry or sectors of the economy2 7,,ii7 on a periodic or seasonal basis2 and 7,,iii7 to specific types of operations1 including the short haul exemption under part #cie of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,b7 specify whether each such waiver1 exemption1 or other allowance was granted by the ,department of ,transportation or enacted by ,congress1 and how long such waiver1 exemption1 or other allowance has been in effect2 and 7,c7 estimate the number of motor carriers1 motor private carriers1 and drivers that may qualify to use each waiver1 exemption1 or other allowance4 7#d7 ,safety impact analysis 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the comprehensive review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,state motor carrier enforcement entities1 shall undertake a statistically valid analysis to determine the safety impact1 including on enforcement1 of the exemptions1 waivers1 or other allowances compiled under paragraph 7#b7 by-- 7i7 using available data1 or collecting from motor carriers or motor private carriers and drivers operating under an exemption1 waiver1 or other allowance if the ,secretary does not have sufficient data1 to determine the incidence of accidents1 fatigue-related incidents1 and other relevant safety information related to hours of service among motor carriers1 private motor carriers1 and drivers permitted to operate under each exemption1 waiver1 or other allowance2 7ii7 comparing the data described in subparagraph 7,a7 to safety data from motor carriers1 motor private carriers1 and drivers that are subject to the hours of service rules and not operating under an exemption1 waiver1 or other allowance2 and 7iii7 based on the comparison under subparagraph 7,b71 determining whether waivers1 exemptions1 and other allowances in effect provide an equivalent level of safety as would exist in the absence of exemptions1 waivers1 or other allowances4 7,b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with ,state motor carrier enforcement entities in carrying out this paragraph4 7,c7 ,exclusions ,the ,secretary shall exclude data related to exemptions1 waivers1 or other allowances made pursuant to an emergency declaration under section #cij4bc of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or extended under section #cij4be of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 from the analysis required under this paragraph4 7#e7 ,driver impact analysis ,in carrying out the comprehensive review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall further consider-- 7,a7 data on driver detention collected by the ,secretary pursuant to section #dcjd of this ,act and other conditions affecting the movement of goods by commercial motor vehicle1 and how such conditions interact with the ,secretary's regulations on hours of service2 7,b7 whether exemptions1 waivers1 or other allowances that permit additional on-duty time or driving time have a deleterious effect on the physical condition of drivers2 and 7,c7 whether differences in the manner in which drivers are compensated result in different levels of burden for drivers in complying with hours of service rules4 7b7 ,peer review ,prior to the publication of the review required under subsection 7d71 the analyses performed by the ,secretary shall undergo an independent peer review4 7c7 ,publication ,not later than #ah months after the date that the ,secretary initiates the comprehensive review under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary shall publish the findings of such review in the ,federal ,register and provide for a period for public comment4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the conclusion of the public comment period under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and make publicly available on a website of the ,department of ,transportation a report containing the information and analyses required under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,replacement of guidance ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall initiate a rulemaking to update the ,department of ,transportation guidance published on ,june #g1 #bjah1 titled ,hours of ,service of ,drivers of ,commercial ,motor ,vehicles3 ,regulatory ,guidance ,concerning the ,use of a ,commercial ,motor ,vehicle for ,personal ,conveyance 7#hc ,fed4 ,reg4 #bfcgg7 to prescribe specific mileage or time limits1 or both1 for the use of personal conveyance4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,motor carrier2 motor private carrier ,the terms motor carrier and motor private carrier have the meanings given such terms in section #caeja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,on-duty time2 driving time2 electronic logging device ,the terms on-duty time1 driving time1 and electronic logging device have the meanings given such terms in section #cie4b of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on ,june #a1 #bjbj74 #dcjg4 ,driver recruitment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report examining the operation of commercial motor vehicles in the ,united ,states by drivers admitted to the ,united ,states under temporary business visas4 7b7 ,contents ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of-- 7,a7 the prevalence of the operation of commercial motor vehicles in the ,united ,states by drivers admitted to the ,united ,states under temporary business visas2 7,b7 the characteristics of motor carriers that recruit and use such drivers1 including the country of domicile of the motor carrier or subsidiary2 7,c7 the demographics of drivers operating in the ,united ,states under such visas1 including the country of domicile of such drivers2 and 7,d7 the contractual relationship between such motor carriers and such drivers2 7#b7 an analysis of whether such drivers are required to comply with-- 7,a7 motor carrier safety regulations under subchapter ,b of chapter ,,iii of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including-- 7i7 the ,english proficiency requirement under section #cia4aa7b7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7ii7 the requirement for drivers of a motor carrier to report any violations of a regulation to such motor carrier under section #cia4bg of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7iii7 driver's licensing requirements under part #chc of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including entry-level driver training and drug and alcohol testing under part #chb of such title2 and 7,b7 regulations prohibiting point-to-point transportation in the ,united ,states1 or cabotage1 under part #cfe of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#c7 an evaluation of the safety record of the operations and drivers described in paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 violations of the motor carrier safety regulations under subchapter ,b of chapter ,,iii of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including applicable requirements described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7,b7 the number of crashes involving such operations and drivers2 and 7#d7 the impact of such operations and drivers on-- 7,a7 commercial motor vehicle drivers domiciled in the ,united ,states1 including employment levels and driver compensation of such drivers2 and 7,b7 the competitiveness of motor carriers domiciled in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commercial motor vehicle ,in this section1 the term commercial motor vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #caaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,temporary business visa ,the term temporary business visa means any driver who is present in the ,united ,states with status under section #aja7;a77#ae77;,h77i77b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ae77;,h77i77b774 #dcjh4 ,screening for obstructive sleep apnea 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 assess the risk posed by untreated obstructive sleep apnea in drivers of commercial motor vehicles and the feasibility1 benefits1 and costs associated with establishing screening criteria for obstructive sleep apnea in drivers of commercial motor vehicles2 7#b7 issue a notice in the ,federal ,register containing the independently peer-reviewed findings of the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #cj days after completion of the assessment and provide an opportunity for public comment2 and 7#c7 if the ,secretary contracts with an independent third party to conduct the assessment required under paragraph 7#a71 ensure that the independent third party shall not have any financial or contractual ties or relationship with a motor carrier that transports passengers or property for compensation1 the motor carrier industry1 or driver advocacy organizations4 7b7 ,screening criteria 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register a proposed rule to establish screening criteria for obstructive sleep apnea in commercial motor vehicle drivers and provide an opportunity for public comment4 7#b7 ,final rule ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a final rule to establish screening criteria for obstructive sleep apnea in commercial motor vehicle drivers4 7c7 ,commercial motor vehicle defined ,in this section1 the term commercial motor vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #caacb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #dcji4 ,women of ,trucking ,advisory ,board 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,promoting ,women in ,trucking ,workforce ,act4 7b7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 women make up #dg percent of the workforce of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 women are significantly underrepresented in the trucking industry1 holding only #bd percent of all transportation and warehousing jobs and representing only-- 7,a7 #f4f percent of truck drivers2 7,b7 #ab4e percent of all workers in truck transportation2 and 7,c7 #h percent of freight firm owners2 7#c7 given the total number of women truck drivers1 women are underrepresented in the truck-driving workforce2 and 7#d7 women truck drivers have been shown to be #bj percent less likely than male counterparts to be involved in a crash4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress regarding women in trucking ,it is the sense of ,congress that the trucking industry should explore every opportunity1 including driver training and mentorship programs1 to encourage and support the pursuit of careers in trucking by women4 7d7 ,establishment ,to encourage women to enter the field of trucking1 the ,administrator shall establish and facilitate an advisory board1 to be known as the ,women of ,trucking ,advisory ,board1 to promote organizations and programs that-- 7#a7 provide education1 training1 mentorship1 or outreach to women in the trucking industry2 and 7#b7 recruit women into the trucking industry4 7e7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than seven members whose backgrounds allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the strategies and objectives described in subsection 7f77#b74 7#b7 ,appointment ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall appoint the members of the ,board1 of whom-- 7,a7 not fewer than one shall be a representative of large trucking companies2 7,b7 not fewer than one shall be a representative of mid-sized trucking companies2 7,c7 not fewer than one shall be a representative of small trucking companies2 7,d7 not fewer than one shall be a representative of nonprofit organizations in the trucking industry2 7,e7 not fewer than one shall be a representative of trucking business associations2 7,f7 not fewer than one shall be a representative of independent owner-operators2 and 7,g7 not fewer than one shall be a woman who is a professional truck driver4 7#c7 ,terms ,each member shall be appointed for the life of the ,board4 7#d7 ,compensation ,a member of the ,board shall serve without compensation4 7f7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall identify-- 7,a7 industry trends that directly or indirectly discourage women from pursuing careers in trucking1 including-- 7i7 any differences between women minority groups2 7ii7 any differences between women who live in rural1 suburban1 and urban areas2 and 7iii7 any safety risks unique to the trucking industry2 7,b7 ways in which the functions of trucking companies1 nonprofit organizations1 and trucking associations may be coordinated to facilitate support for women pursuing careers in trucking2 7,c7 opportunities to expand existing opportunities for women in the trucking industry2 and 7,d7 opportunities to enhance trucking training1 mentorship1 education1 and outreach programs that are exclusive to women4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,board shall submit to the ,administrator a report describing strategies that the ,administrator may adopt-- 7,a7 to address any industry trends identified under paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7,b7 to coordinate the functions of trucking companies1 nonprofit organizations1 and trucking associations in a manner that facilitates support for women pursuing careers in trucking2 7,c7 to-- 7i7 take advantage of any opportunities identified under paragraph 7#a77;,c72 and 7ii7 create new opportunities to expand existing scholarship opportunities for women in the trucking industry2 and 7,d7 to enhance trucking training1 mentorship1 education1 and outreach programs that are exclusive to women4 7g7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7,a7 any strategies recommended by the ,board under subsection 7f77#b72 and 7,b7 any actions taken by the ,administrator to adopt the strategies recommended by the ,board 7or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the strategies74 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,administrator shall make the report under paragraph 7#a7 publicly available-- 7,a7 on the website of the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration2 and 7,b7 in appropriate offices of the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration4 7h7 ,termination ,the ,board shall terminate on submission of the report to ,congress under subsection 7g74 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration4 7#b7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,women of ,trucking ,advisory ,board established under subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,large trucking company ,the term large trucking company means a motor carrier 7as defined in section #acajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 with an annual revenue greater than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,mid-sized trucking company ,the term mid-sized trucking company means a motor carrier 7as defined in section #acajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 with an annual revenue of not less than #ce1jjj1jjj and not greater than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,small trucking company ,the term small trucking company means a motor carrier 7as defined in section #acajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 with an annual revenue less than #ce1jjj1jjj4 #dcaj4 ,application of commercial motor vehicle safety 7a7 ,definition ,section #cacja7ad7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and and inserting a comma2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 and ,puerto ,rico before the period4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration shall work with the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico on obtaining full compliance with chapter #cac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and regulations adopted under that chapter4 7c7 ,grace period ,notwithstanding section #cacaa7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 during a #e-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico shall not be subject to a withholding of an apportionment of funds under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #ajd7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for failure to comply with any requirement under section #cacaa7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #dcaa4 ,use of data ,section #caacg7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking only2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 including record-of-duty status regulations and inserting and to conduct transportation research utilizing such data2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking to enforce the regulations referred to in and inserting for purposes authorized under2 and 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,research data ,the ,secretary shall institute appropriate measures to protect the privacy of individuals1 operators1 and motor carriers when data obtained from an electronic logging device is used for research pursuant to this section and such research is made available to the public4 4 ,d ,commercial ,motor ,vehicle and ,schoolbus ,safety #ddja4 ,schoolbus safety standards 7a7 ,schoolbus seatbelts 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to consider requiring large schoolbuses to be equipped with safety belts for all seating positions1 if the ,secretary determines that such standards meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the safety benefits of a lap_/shoulder belt system 7also known as a ,type #b seatbelt assembly72 7,b7 the investigations and recommendations of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board on seatbelts in schoolbuses2 7,c7 existing experience1 including analysis of student injuries and fatalities compared to ,states without seat belt laws1 and seat belt usage rates1 from ,states that require schoolbuses to be equipped with seatbelts1 including ,type #b seatbelt assembly2 7,d7 the impact of lap_/shoulder belt systems on emergency evacuations1 with a focus on emergency evacuations involving students below the age of #ad1 and emergency evacuations necessitated by fire or water submersion2 and 7,e7 the impact of lap_/shoulder belt systems on the overall availability of schoolbus transportation4 7#c7 ,report ,if the ,secretary determines that a standard described in paragraph 7#a7 does not meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that describes the reasons for not prescribing such a standard4 7#d7 ,application of regulations ,any regulation issued based on the notice of proposed rulemaking described in paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to schoolbuses manufactured more than #c years after the date on which the regulation takes effect4 7b7 ,automatic emergency braking ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard under section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that requires all schoolbuses manufactured after the effective date of such standard to be equipped with an automatic emergency braking system2 and 7#b7 as part of such standard1 establish performance requirements for automatic emergency braking systems1 including operation of such systems4 7c7 ,electronic stability control ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard under section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that requires all schoolbuses manufactured after the effective date of such standard to be equipped with an electronic stability control system 7as such term is defined in section #ega4acf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act772 and 7#b7 as part of such standard1 establish performance requirements for electronic stability control systems1 including operation of such systems4 7d7 ,fire prevention and mitigation 7#a7 ,research and testing ,the ,secretary shall conduct research and testing to determine the most prevalent causes of schoolbus fires and the best methods to prevent such fires and to mitigate the effect of such fires1 both inside and outside the schoolbus4 ,such research and testing shall consider-- 7,a7 fire suppression systems standards1 which at a minimum prevent engine fires2 7,b7 firewall standards to prevent gas or flames from entering into the passenger compartment in schoolbuses with engines that extend beyond the firewall2 and 7,c7 interior flammability and smoke emissions characteristics standards4 7#b7 ,standards ,the ,secretary may issue fire prevention and mitigation standards for schoolbuses1 based on the results of the ,secretary's research and testing under paragraph 7#a71 if the ,secretary determines that such standards meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,school bus temperature safety study and report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall study and issue a report on the safety implications of temperature controls in school buses4 ,the study and report shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the internal temperature in school buses without air conditioning in weather between #hj and #aaj degrees ,fahrenheit2 7#b7 the collection and analysis of data on temperature-related injuries to students1 including heatstroke and dehydration2 7#c7 the collection of data on how many public school districts currently operate buses without air conditioning2 and 7#d7 recommendations for preventing heat related illnesses for children on school buses4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,automatic ,emergency ,braking ,the term automatic emergency braking means a crash avoidance system installed and operational in a vehicle that consists of-- 7,a7 a forward warning function-- 7i7 to detect vehicles and vulnerable road users ahead of the vehicle2 and 7ii7 to alert the operator of an impending collision2 and 7,b7 a crash-imminent braking function to provide automatic braking when forward-looking sensors of the vehicle indicate that-- 7i7 a crash is imminent2 and 7ii7 the operator of the vehicle is not applying the brakes4 7#b7 ,large schoolbus ,the term large schoolbus means a schoolbus with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than #aj1jjj pounds4 7#c7 ,schoolbus ,the term schoolbus has the meaning given such term in section #cjabe7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ddjb4 ,illegal passing of schoolbuses 7a7 ,illegal passing research 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct research to determine-- 7,a7 drivers' knowledge of and attitudes towards laws governing passing of a school bus under the ,state in which the driver lives2 7,b7 the effectiveness of automated school bus camera enforcement systems in reducing school bus passing violations2 7,c7 whether laws that require automated school bus camera systems to capture images of a driver's face impact the ability of ,states to enforce such laws2 7,d7 the effectiveness of public education on illegal school bus passing laws in reducing school bus passing violations2 and 7,e7 the most-effective countermeasures to address illegal passing of school buses and best practices for ,states to reduce the number of illegal passing violations4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing the research and findings required under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the ,department the report required under paragraph 7#b7 not later than #cj days after the report is submitted under such paragraph4 7b7 ,public safety messaging campaign 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall create and disseminate a public safety messaging campaign1 including public safety media messages1 posters1 digital1 and other media messages for distribution to ,states1 divisions of motor vehicles1 schools1 and other public outlets to highlight the dangers of illegally passing school buses1 including educational materials for students and the public on the safest school bus loading and unloading procedures4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with public and private school bus industry representatives and ,states in developing the materials and messages required under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,update ,the ,secretary shall periodically update the materials used in the campaign4 7c7 ,review of advanced school bus safety technologies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete a review of advanced school bus safety technologies to assess their feasibility1 benefits1 and costs4 ,the review shall include-- 7,a7 an evaluation of motion-activated alert systems that are capable of detecting and alerting the school bus driver to students1 pedestrians1 bicyclists1 and other vulnerable road users located near the perimeter of the school bus2 7,b7 an evaluation of advanced school bus flashing lighting systems to improve communication to surrounding drivers2 7,c7 an evaluation of early warning systems1 including radar-based warning systems1 to alert school bus drivers and students near the school bus that an approaching vehicle is likely to engage in an illegal passing2 and 7,d7 other technologies that enhance school bus safety1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make the findings of the review publicly available on the website of the ,department not later than #cj days after its completion4 7d7 ,,gao review of ,state illegal passing laws and driver education 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report examining ,state laws and driver education efforts regarding illegal passing of school buses4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an overview of each ,state's illegal school bus passing laws1 including how the laws are enforced and what penalties are imposed on violators2 7,b7 a review of each ,state's driver education efforts regarding illegal passing of school buses to determine how each ,state educates and evaluates new drivers on laws governing passing of a school bus2 and 7,c7 recommendations on how ,states can improve driver education and awareness of the dangers of illegally passing school buses4 #ddjc4 ,state inspection of passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicles 7a7 ,review of ,state inspection practices ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a review of ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,regulations related to annual inspection of commercial motor vehicles carrying passengers to determine-- 7#a7 different inspection models in use for commercial motor vehicles carrying passengers to satisfy the ,federal inspection requirement2 7#b7 the number of ,states that have mandatory annual ,state vehicle inspections and whether such inspections are used to satisfy the ,federal inspection requirement for commercial motor vehicles carrying passengers2 7#c7 the extent to which passenger carriers utilize self-inspection to satisfy the ,federal inspection requirement2 7#d7 the number of ,states that have the authority to require the immobilization of impoundment of a commercial motor vehicle carrying passengers if such a vehicle fails inspection2 and 7#e7 the impact on the safety of commercial motor vehicles carrying passengers1 based on the inspection model employed4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on-- 7#a7 the findings of the review conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations on changes to the ,secretary's inspection program regulations to improve the safety of commercial motor vehicles carrying passengers4 #ddjd4 ,automatic emergency braking 7a7 ,federal motor vehicle safety standard 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7,a7 prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard under section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that requires all commercial motor vehicles subject to ,federal motor vehicle safety standard #acf under section #ega4acf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 7relating to electronic stability control systems for heavy vehicles7 manufactured after the effective date of such standard to be equipped with an automatic emergency braking system2 and 7,b7 as part of such standard1 establish performance requirements for automatic emergency braking systems1 including operation of such systems in a variety of driving conditions4 7#b7 ,considerations ,prior to prescribing the standard required under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 conduct a review of automatic emergency braking systems in use in applicable commercial motor vehicles and address any identified deficiencies with such systems in the rulemaking proceeding to prescribe the standard1 if practicable2 7,b7 assess the feasibility of updating the software of emergency braking systems in use in applicable commercial motor vehicles to address any deficiencies and to enable such systems to meet the new standard2 and 7,c7 consult with representatives of commercial motor vehicle drivers regarding the experiences of drivers with automatic emergency braking systems in use in applicable commercial motor vehicles1 including malfunctions or unwarranted activations of such systems4 7#c7 ,compliance date ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the compliance date of the standard prescribed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be not later than #b years after the date of publication of the final rule prescribing such standard4 7b7 ,federal motor carrier safety regulation ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a regulation under section #caacf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that requires that an automatic emergency braking system installed in a commercial motor vehicle subject to ,federal motor vehicle safety standard #acf under section #ega4acf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations17relating to electronic stability control systems for heavy vehicles7 that is in operation on or after the effective date of the standard prescribed under subsection 7a7 be used at any time during which such commercial motor vehicle is in operation4 7c7 ,report on automatic emergency braking in medium-duty commercial motor vehicles 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall1 with respect to commercial motor vehicles not subject to ,federal motor vehicle safety standard #acf under section #ega4acf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations-- 7,a7 complete research on equipping commercial motor vehicles with automatic emergency braking systems to better understand the overall effectiveness of such systems on a variety of commercial motor vehicles2 7,b7 assess the feasibility of installing automatic emergency braking systems on newly manufactured commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of #aj1jja pounds or more2 and 7,c7 if warranted1 develop performance standards for such automatic emergency braking systems4 7#b7 ,independent research ,if the ,secretary enters into a contract with a third party to perform the research required under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that such third party does not have any financial or contractual ties or relationship with a motor carrier that transports passengers or property for compensation1 the motor carrier industry1 or an entity producing or supplying automatic emergency braking systems4 7#c7 ,publication of assessment ,not later than #ij days after completing the assessment required under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall issue a notice in the ,federal ,register containing the findings of the assessment and provide an opportunity for public comment4 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,after the conclusion of the public comment period under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that provides-- 7,a7 the results of the assessment under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 7,b7 a summary of the public comments received by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 a determination as to whether the ,secretary intends to develop performance requirements for automatic emergency braking systems for applicable commercial motor vehicles1 including any analysis that led to such determination4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,automatic emergency braking system ,the term automatic emergency braking system means a crash avoidance system installed and operational in a vehicle that consists of-- 7,a7 a forward collision warning function-- 7i7 to detect vehicles and vulnerable road users ahead of the vehicle2 and 7ii7 to alert the operator of the vehicle of an impending collision2 and 7,b7 a crash-imminent braking function to provide automatic braking when forward-looking sensors of the vehicle indicate that-- 7i7 a crash is imminent2 and 7ii7 the operator of the vehicle is not applying the brakes4 7#b7 ,commercial motor vehicle ,the term commercial motor vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #caaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ddje4 ,underride protection 7a7 ,rear underride guards 7#a7 ,rear guards on trailers and semitrailers 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to revise motor vehicle safety standards under sections #ega4bbc and #ega4bbd of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to require trailers and semi-trailers manufactured after the date on which such regulation is issued to be equipped with rear impact guards that are designed to prevent passenger compartment intrusion from a trailer or semitrailer when a passenger vehicle traveling at #ce miles per hour makes-- 7i7 an impact in which the passenger vehicle impacts the center of the rear of the trailer or semitrailer2 7ii7 an impact in which #ej percent the width of the passenger vehicle overlaps the rear of the trailer or semitrailer2 and 7iii7 an impact in which #cj percent of the width of the passenger vehicle overlaps the rear of the trailer or semitrailer4 7,b7 ,effective date ,the rule issued under subparagraph 7,a7 shall require full compliance with the motor carrier safety standard prescribed in such rule not later than #b years after the date on which a final rule is issued4 7#b7 ,additional research ,the ,secretary shall conduct additional research on the design and development of rear impact guards that can prevent underride crashes and protect motor vehicle passengers against severe injury at crash speeds of up to #fe miles per hour4 7#c7 ,review of ,standards ,not later than #e years after any revisions to standards or requirements related to rear impact guards pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall review the standards or requirements to evaluate the need for changes in response to advancements in technology and upgrade such standards accordingly4 7#d7 ,inspections 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to amend the regulations on minimum periodic inspection standards under appendix ,g to subchapter ,b of chapter ,,iii of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and driver vehicle inspection reports under section #cif4aa of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to include rear impact guards and rear end protection 7as required by section #cic4hf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations74 7,b7 ,considerations ,in updating the regulations described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider it to be a defect or a deficiency if a rear impact guard is missing or has a corroded or compromised element that affects the structural integrity and protective feature of such guard4 7b7 ,side underride guards 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 complete additional research on side underride guards to better understand the overall effectiveness of such guards2 7,b7 assess the feasibility1 benefits1 and costs associated with installing side underride guards on newly manufactured trailers and semitrailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of #aj1jjj pounds or more2 and 7,c7 if warranted1 develop performance standards for such guards4 7#b7 ,independent research ,if the ,secretary enters into a contract with a third party to perform the research required under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that such third party does not have any financial or contractual ties or relationship with a motor carrier that transports passengers or property for compensation1 the motor carrier industry1 or an entity producing or supplying underride guards4 7#c7 ,publication of assessment ,not later than #ij days after completing the assessment required under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall issue a notice in the ,federal ,register containing the findings of the assessment and provide an opportunity for public comment4 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,after the conclusion of the public comment period under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that provides-- 7,a7 the results of the assessment under this subsection2 7,b7 a summary of the public comments received by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 a determination as to whether the ,secretary intends to develop performance requirements for side underride guards1 including any analysis that led to such determination4 7c7 ,advisory committee on underride protection 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish an ,advisory ,committee on ,underride ,protection 7in this subsection referred to as the ,committee7 to provide advice and recommendations to the ,secretary on safety regulations to reduce crashes and fatalities involving truck underrides4 7#b7 ,representation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall be composed of not more than #bj members appointed by the ,secretary who are not employees of the ,department of ,transportation and who are qualified to serve because of their expertise1 training1 or experience4 7,b7 ,membership ,members shall include two representatives of each of the following3 7i7 ,truck and trailer manufacturers4 7ii7 ,motor carriers1 including independent owner-operators4 7iii7 ,law enforcement4 7iv7 ,motor vehicle engineers4 7v7 ,motor vehicle crash investigators4 7vi7 ,truck safety organizations4 7vii7 ,the insurance industry4 7viii7 ,emergency medical service providers4 7ix7 ,families of underride crash victims4 7x7 ,labor organizations4 7#c7 ,compensation ,members of the ,committee shall serve without compensation4 7#d7 ,meetings ,the ,committee shall meet at least annually4 7#e7 ,support ,on request of the ,committee1 the ,secretary shall provide information1 administrative services1 and supplies necessary for the ,committee to carry out the duties described in paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,report ,the ,committee shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a biennial report that shall-- 7,a7 describe the advice and recommendations made to the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 include an assessment of progress made by the ,secretary in advancing safety regulations4 7d7 ,data collection ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall implement recommendations #a and #b described in the report by the ,government ,accountability ,office published on ,march #ad1 #bjai1 titled ,truck ,underride ,guards3 ,improved ,data ,collection1 ,inspections1 and ,research ,needed 7,,gao-#ai-bfd74 #ddjf4 ,transportation of horses ,section #hjejb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7 by striking ,this section does not and inserting ,subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall not2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,transportation of ,equines 7#a7 ,prohibition ,no person may transport or cause to be transported1 an equine from a place in a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a territory or possession of the ,united ,states through or to a place in another ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a territory or possession of the ,united ,states1 or any place that is under the sovereignty of a government that is not the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 in a motor vehicle containing #b or more levels stacked on top of each other2 or 7,b7 with reason to believe that the equine may be slaughtered for human consumption4 7#b7 ,motor vehicle defined ,in this subsection1 the term motor vehicle means-- 7,a7 a vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and manufactured primarily for use on public highways2 and 7,b7 does not include a vehicle operated exclusively on a rail or rails4 7#c7 ,equine defined ,in this subsection1 the term equine means any member of the ,equidae family4 4 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking ,a rail carrier and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,a rail carrier 2 7,b7 by striking this section and inserting subsection 7a7 or 7b72 and 7,c7 by striking ,on learning and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,transportation of equines 7,a7 ,civil penalty ,a person that knowingly violates subsection 7d7 is liable to the ,united ,states ,government for a civil penalty of at least #ajj1 but not more than #ejj1 for each violation4 ,a separate violation of subsection 7d7 occurs for each equine that is transported1 or caused to be transported1 in violation of subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,relationship to other laws ,the penalty imposed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in addition to any penalty or remedy available under any other law4 7#c7 ,civil action ,on learning 4 #ddjg4 ,additional ,state authority 7a7 ,additional authority ,notwithstanding the limitation in section #abg7;d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 if a ,state had in effect on or before ,june #a1 #aiia1 a statute or regulation which placed a limitation on the overall length of a longer combination vehicle consisting of #c trailers1 such ,state may allow the operation of a longer combination vehicle to accommodate a longer energy efficient truck tractor in such longer combination vehicle under such limitation1 if the additional tractor length is the only added length to such longer combination vehicle and does not result in increased cargo capacity in weight or volume4 7b7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section authorizes a ,state to allow an increase in the length of a trailer1 semitrailer1 or other cargo-carrying unit of a longer combination vehicle4 7c7 ,longer combination vehicle defined ,the term longer combination vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #abg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ddjh4 ,updating the required amount of insurance for commercial motor vehicles ,section #caaci7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #gej1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,adjustment ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 shall adjust the minimum level of financial responsibility under paragraph 7#b7 quinquennially for inflation4 4 #ddji4 ,universal electronic identifier ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a final motor vehicle safety standard that requires a commercial motor vehicle manufactured after the effective date of such standard to be equipped with a universal electronic vehicle identifier that provides a single point of data1 such as the vehicle identification number1 that-- 7#a7 identifies the vehicle for compliance1 inspection1 or enforcement purposes2 7#b7 does not transmit personally identifiable information regarding operators2 and 7#c7 does not create an undue cost burden for operators and carriers4 #ddaj4 ,length limitations ,section #caaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,covered heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicle ,the term covered heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicle means any vehicle transporting a wrecked or disabled vehicle from the place where the vehicle became wrecked or disabled to the nearest appropriate repair facility or other location1 as directed by any agency having jurisdiction4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,g7 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,h7 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 imposes an overall length limit on any combination of vehicles1 or the length of any individual vehicle in the combination configuration1 being transported by a covered heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicle provided that the wrecked or disabled vehicle combination being transported was in compliance with applicable length limits at the time and place of the initial disablement or wreck2 or 7,j7 imposes a limit to the number of vehicles that may be transported in combination with a covered heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicle provided that the wrecked or disabled vehicle combination being transported was in compliance with applicable limits at the time and place of the initial disablement or wreck 4 ,v ,innovation #ejja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,the following amounts are authorized to be appropriated out of the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account73 7#a7 ,highway research and development program ,to carry out section #ejc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #add1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#b7 ,technology and innovation deployment program ,to carry out section #ejc7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #aeb1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#c7 ,training and education ,to carry out section #ejd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bf1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#d7 ,intelligent transportation systems program ,to carry out sections #eab through #eah of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#e7 ,university transportation centers program ,to carry out section #eeje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #if1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#f7 ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics ,to carry out chapter #fc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bg1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7b7 ,additional programs ,the following amounts are authorized to be appropriated out of the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account73 7#a7 ,mobility through advanced technologies ,to carry out section #ejc7;c77#d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #gj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf from funds made available to carry out section #ejc7;c7 of such title4 7#b7 ,materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions program ,to carry out section #ejc7;d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf from funds made available to carry out section #ejc7;c7 of such title4 7#c7 ,national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse ,to carry out section #eeji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf from funds made available to carry out sections #eab through #eah of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,national cooperative multimodal freight transportation research program ,to carry out section #gjbje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf from funds made available to carry out section #ejc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,state surface transportation system funding pilots ,to carry out section #fjbj of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note71 #ce1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf from funds made available to carry out section #ejc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,administration ,the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall-- 7#a7 administer the programs described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 and paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 in consultation with relevant modal administrations1 administer the programs described in subsections 7a77#d7 and 7b77#b74 7d7 ,treatment of funds ,funds authorized to be appropriated by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall-- 7#a7 be available for obligation in the same manner as if those funds were apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that the ,federal share of the cost of a project or activity carried out using those funds shall be #hj percent1 unless otherwise expressly provided by this title 7including the amendments by this title7 or otherwise determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 remain available until expended and not be transferable1 except as otherwise provided in this title4 ,a ,research and ,development #eaja4 ,highway research and development program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7 by striking section #ejh and inserting section #fejc of title #di2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit the effects of climate change4 2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit the effects of climate change4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iv7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,,ii7 in clause 7v7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by inserting at the end the following3 7vi7 establishing best practices and creating models and tools to support metropolitan and statewide planning practices to meet the considerations described in sections #acd7;i77#b77;,i7 and #ace7;f77#aj7 of this title1 including-- 7,i7 strategies to address climate change mitigation and impacts described in sections #acd7;i77#b77;,i77ii7 and #ace7;f77#aj77;,b7 of this title and the incorporation of such strategies into long range transportation planning2 7,,ii7 preparation of a vulnerability assessment described in sections #acd7;i77#b77;,i77iii7 and #ace7;f77#aj77;,c7 of this title2 and 7,,iii7 integration of these practices with the planning practices described in sections #ecjc7;i77#b77;,i7 and #ecjd7;f77#aj7 of title #di4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7iv7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in clause 7v7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting the effects of climate change4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,analysis tools ,the ,secretary may develop interactive modeling tools and databases that-- 7,a7 track the condition of highway assets1 including interchanges1 and the reconstruction history of such assets2 7,b7 can be used to assess transportation options2 7,c7 allow for the monitoring and modeling of network-level traffic flows on highways2 and 7,d7 further ,federal and ,state understanding of the importance of national and regional connectivity and the need for long-distance and interregional passenger and freight travel by highway and other surface transportation modes4 7#aj7 ,performance management data support program 7,a7 ,performance management data support ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall develop1 use1 and maintain data sets and data analysis tools to assist metropolitan planning organizations1 ,states1 and the ,federal ,highway ,administration in carrying out performance management analyses 7including the performance management requirements under section #aej74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the data analysis activities authorized under subparagraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 collecting and distributing vehicle probe data describing traffic on ,federal-aid highways2 7ii7 collecting household travel behavior data to assess local and cross-jurisdictional travel1 including to accommodate external and through travel2 7iii7 enhancing existing data collection and analysis tools to accommodate performance measures1 targets1 and related data1 so as to better understand trip origin and destination1 trip time1 and mode2 7iv7 enhancing existing data analysis tools to improve performance predictions and travel models in reports described in section #aej7;e72 7v7 developing tools-- 7,i7 to improve performance analysis2 and 7,,ii7 to evaluate the effects of project investments on performance2 7vi7 assisting in the development or procurement of the transportation system access data under section #adjc7;g7 of the ,,invest in ,america ,act2 and 7vii7 developing tools and acquiring data described under paragraph 7#i74 7,c7 ,funding ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration may use up to #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf to carry out this paragraph4 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #fjbh of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aej note71 and the item relating to such section in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 #eajb4 ,materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions program ,section #ejc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #eaja1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,materials ,to reduce greenhouse gas emissions program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish and implement a program under which the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to research and support the development and deployment of materials that will capture1 absorb1 adsorb1 reduce1 or sequester the amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated during the production of highway materials and the construction and use of highways4 7#b7 ,activities ,activities under this section may include-- 7,a7 carrying out research to determine the materials proven to most effectively capture1 absorb1 adsorb1 reduce1 or sequester greenhouse gas emissions2 7,b7 evaluating and improves the ability of materials to most effectively capture1 absorb1 adsorb1 reduce1 or sequester greenhouse gas emissions2 7,c7 supporting the development and deployment of materials that will capture1 absorb1 adsorb1 reduce1 or sequester greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7,d7 in coordination with standards-setting organizations1 such as the ,american ,association of ,state ,highway and ,transportation ,officials1 carrying out research on-- 7i7 the extent to which existing state materials procurement standards enable the deployment of materials proven to most effectively reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions2 7ii7 opportunities for ,states to adapt procurement standards to more frequently procure materials proven to most effectively reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7iii7 how to support or incentivize ,states to adapt procurement standards to incorporate more materials proven to most effectively reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions4 7#c7 ,competitive selection process 7,a7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,consideration ,in making grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider the degree to which applicants presently carry out research on materials that capture1 absorb1 adsorb1 reduce1 or sequester greenhouse gas emissions4 7,c7 ,selection criteria ,the ,secretary may make grants under this subsection to any eligible entity based on the demonstrated ability of the applicant to fulfill the activities described in paragraph 7#b74 7,d7 ,transparency ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report describing the overall review process for a grant under this subsection1 including-- 7i7 specific criteria of evaluation used in the review2 7ii7 descriptions of the review process2 and 7iii7 explanations of the grants awarded4 7#d7 ,grants 7,a7 ,restrictions 7i7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year1 a grant made available under this subsection shall be not greater than #d1jjj1jjj and not less than #b1jjj1jjj per recipient4 7ii7 ,limitation ,an eligible entity may only receive one grant in a fiscal year under this subsection4 7,b7 ,matching requirements ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection1 a grant recipient shall match #ej percent of the amounts made available under the grant4 7#e7 ,program coordination 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 coordinate the research1 education1 and technology transfer activities carried out by grant recipients under this subsection2 7ii7 disseminate the results of that research through the establishment and operation of a publicly accessible online information clearinghouse2 and 7iii7 to the extent practicable1 support the deployment and commercial adoption of effective materials researched or developed under this subsection to relevant stakeholders4 7,b7 ,annual review and evaluation ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall1 consistent with the activities in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 review and evaluate the programs carried out under this subsection by grant recipients1 describing the effectiveness of the program in identifying materials that capture1 absorb1 adsorb1 reduce1 or sequester greenhouse gas emissions2 7ii7 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report describing such review and evaluation2 and 7iii7 make the report in clause 7ii7 available to the public on a website4 7#f7 ,limitation on availability of amounts ,amounts made available to carry out this subsection shall remain available for obligation by the ,secretary for a period of #c years after the last day of the fiscal year for which the amounts are authorized4 7#g7 ,information collection ,any survey1 questionnaire1 or interview that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to carry out reporting requirements relating to any program assessment or evaluation activity under this subsection1 including customer satisfaction assessments1 shall not be subject to chapter #ce of title #dd 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act74 7#h7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this subsection1 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a nonprofit institution of higher education1 as such term is defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja72 and 7,b7 a ,state department of transportation4 4 #eajc4 ,transportation research and development #e-year strategic plan ,section #fejc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,for the period of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbb1 and for each #e-year period thereafter1 the ,secretary2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by inserting and security in the transportation system after safety2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by inserting and the existing transportation system after infrastructure2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,d7 by amending subparagraph 7,f7 to read as follows3 7,f7 reducing greenhouse gas emissions2 and 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in transportation sectors2 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7 by striking not later than ,december #ca1 #bjaf1 and inserting not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbb14 #eajd4 ,university transportation centers program ,section #eeje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking research priorities identified in chapter #fe4 and inserting the following3 following research priorities3 7i7 ,improving the mobility of people and goods4 7ii7 ,reducing congestion4 7iii7 ,promoting safety4 7iv7 ,improving the durability and extending the life of transportation infrastructure and the existing transportation system4 7v7 ,preserving the environment4 7vi7 ,reducing greenhouse gas emissions4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking ,technology and and inserting ,technology12 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 after ,federal ,highway ,administration2 and 7,,iii7 by striking and other modal administrations as appropriate and inserting and the ,administrators of other operating administrations1 as appropriate2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,focused research considerations ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider how the program under this section advances research on the cybersecurity implications of technologies relating to connected vehicles1 connected infrastructure1 and automated vehicles4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,selection of grants ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,limitations ,a grant under this subsection may not include a cooperative agreement described in section #fcje of title #ca4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking #e consortia and inserting #f consortia2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i7 by striking not greater than #d1jjj1jjj and not less than #b1jjj1jjj and inserting not greater than #d1bej1jjj and not less than #b1bej1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii7 by striking section #fejc7;c7 and inserting subsection 7b77#d77;,a72 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking #ajj percent and inserting #ej percent2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,requirement ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall award #a grant to a national consortia for each focus area described in subsection 7b77#d77;,a74 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking not greater than #c1jjj1jjj and not less than #a1ejj1jjj and inserting not greater than #c1bej1jjj and not less than #a1gej1jjj2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d77i7 by striking #ajj percent and inserting #ej percent2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking greater than #b1jjj1jjj and not less than #a1jjj1jjj and inserting greater than #b1bej1jjj and not less than #a1bej1jjj2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,consideration ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider historically black colleges and universities1 as such term is defined in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq71 and other minority institutions1 as such term is defined by section #cfe of the ,higher ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgk71 or consortia that include such institutions that have demonstrated an ability in transportation-related research4 7,d7 ,focused research 7i7 ,in general ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall select not less than one grant recipient with each of the following focus areas3 7,i7 ,transit4 7,,ii7 ,connected and automated vehicle technology1 including cybersecurity implications of technologies relating to connected vehicles1 connected infrastructure1 and automated vehicle technology4 7,,iii7 ,non-motorized transportation1 including bicycle and pedestrian safety4 7,,iv7 ,the surface transportation workforce1 including-- 7aa7 current and future workforce needs and challenges2 and 7bb7 the impact of technology on the transportation sector4 7,v7 ,climate change mitigation1 including-- 7aa7 researching the types of transportation projects that are expected to provide the most significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions from the surface transportation sector2 and 7bb7 researching the types of transportation projects that are not expected to provide significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions from the surface transportation sector4 7ii7 ,additional grants ,in awarding grants under this section and after awarding grants pursuant to clause 7i71 the ,secretary may award any remaining grants to any grant recipient based on the criteria described in subsection 7b77#d77;,a74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#c7 by striking fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj and inserting fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,surplus amounts 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts made available to the ,secretary to carry out this section that remain unobligated after awarding grants under subsection 7c7 shall be made available under the unsolicited research initiative under section #eejf4 7#b7 ,limitation on amounts ,amounts under paragraph 7#a7 shall not exceed #b1jjj1jjj for any given fiscal year4 4 #eaje4 ,unsolicited research initiative 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eejf4 ,unsolicited research initiative 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a program under which an eligible entity may at any time submit unsolicited research proposals for funding under this section4 7b7 ,criteria ,a research proposal submitted under subsection 7a7 shall meet the purposes of the ,secretary's #e-year transportation research and development strategic plan described in section #fejc7;c77#a74 7c7 ,applications ,to receive funding under this section1 eligible entities shall submit to the ,secretary an application that is in such form and contains such information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make available to the public on a public website a report on the progress and findings of the program established under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,federal share 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of an activity carried out under this section may not exceed #ej percent4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share ,all costs directly incurred by the non-,federal partners1 including personnel1 travel1 facility1 and hardware development costs1 shall be credited toward the non-,federal share of the cost of an activity carried out under this section4 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds made available to carry out the university transportation centers program under section #eeje1 #b1jjj1jjj shall be available for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,funding flexibility 7,a7 ,in general ,for fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf1 funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,uncommitted funds ,if the ,secretary determines1 at the end of a fiscal year1 funds under paragraph 7#a7 remain unexpended as a result of a lack of meritorious projects under this section1 the ,secretary may1 for the following fiscal year1 make remaining funds available under either this section or under section #eeje4 7g7 ,eligible entity defined ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a ,state2 7#b7 a unit of local government2 7#c7 a transit agency2 7#d7 any nonprofit institution of higher education1 including a university transportation center under section #eeje2 and 7#e7 a nonprofit organization4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #eeje the following new item3 #eejf4 ,unsolicited research initiative4 4 #eajf4 ,national cooperative multimodal freight transportation research program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #gjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gjbje4 ,national cooperative multimodal freight transportation research program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish and support a national cooperative multimodal freight transportation research program4 7b7 ,agreement ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to support and carry out administrative and management activities relating to the governance of the national cooperative multimodal freight transportation research program4 7c7 ,advisory committee ,in carrying out the agreement described in subsection 7b71 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall select a multimodal freight transportation research advisory committee consisting of multimodal freight stakeholders1 including1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 a representative of the ,department of ,transportation2 7#b7 representatives of any other ,federal agencies relevant in supporting the nation's multimodal freight transportation research needs2 7#c7 a representative of a ,state department of transportation2 7#d7 a representative of a local government 7other than a metropolitan planning organization72 7#e7 a representative of a metropolitan planning organization2 7#f7 a representative of the trucking industry2 7#g7 a representative of the railroad industry2 7#h7 a representative of the port industry2 7#i7 a representative of logistics industry2 7#aj7 a representative of shipping industry2 7#aa7 a representative of a safety advocacy group with expertise in freight transportation2 7#ab7 an academic expert on multimodal freight transportation2 7#ac7 an academic expert on the contributions of freight movement to greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7#ad7 representatives of labor organizations representing workers in freight transportation4 7d7 ,elements ,the national cooperative multimodal freight transportation research program established under this section shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,national research agenda ,the advisory committee under subsection 7c71 in consultation with interested parties1 shall recommend a national research agenda for the program established in this section4 7#b7 ,involvement ,interested parties may-- 7,a7 submit research proposals to the advisory committee2 7,b7 participate in merit reviews of research proposals and peer reviews of research products2 and 7,c7 receive research results4 7#c7 ,open competition and peer review of research proposals ,the ,national ,academy of ,sciences may award research contracts and grants under the program through open competition and merit review conducted on a regular basis4 7#d7 ,evaluation of research 7,a7 ,peer review ,research contracts and grants under the program may allow peer review of the research results4 7,b7 ,programmatic evaluations ,the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall conduct periodic programmatic evaluations on a regular basis of research contracts and grants4 7#e7 ,dissemination of research findings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall disseminate research findings to researchers1 practitioners1 and decisionmakers1 through conferences and seminars1 field demonstrations1 workshops1 training programs1 presentations1 testimony to government officials1 a public website for the ,national ,academy of ,sciences1 publications for the general public1 and other appropriate means4 7,b7 ,report ,not more than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make available on a public website a report that describes the ongoing research and findings of the program4 7e7 ,contents ,the national research agenda under subsection 7d77#a7 shall include-- 7#a7 techniques and tools for estimating and identifying both quantitative and qualitative public benefits derived from multimodal freight transportation projects1 including-- 7,a7 greenhouse gas emissions reduction2 7,b7 congestion reduction2 and 7,c7 safety benefits2 7#b7 the impact of freight delivery vehicles1 including trucks1 railcars1 and non-motorized vehicles1 on congestion in urban and rural areas2 7#c7 the impact of both centralized and disparate origins and destinations on freight movement2 7#d7 the impacts of increasing freight volumes on transportation planning1 including-- 7,a7 first-mile and last-mile challenges to multimodal freight movement2 7,b7 multimodal freight travel in both urban and rural areas2 and 7,c7 commercial motor vehicle parking and rest areas2 7#e7 the effects of ,internet commerce and accelerated delivery speeds on freight movement and increased commercial motor vehicle volume1 including impacts on-- 7,a7 safety on public roads2 7,b7 congestion in both urban and rural areas2 7,c7 first-mile and last-mile challenges and opportunities2 7,d7 the environmental impact of freight transportation1 including on air quality and on greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7,e7 vehicle miles-traveled by freight-delivering vehicles2 7#f7 the impacts of technological advancements in freight movement1 including impacts on-- 7,a7 congestion in both urban and rural areas2 7,b7 first-mile and last-mile challenges and opportunities2 and 7,c7 vehicle miles-traveled2 7#g7 methods and best practices for aligning multimodal infrastructure improvements with multimodal freight transportation demand1 including improvements to the ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network under section #gjajc2 and 7#h7 other research areas to identify and address current1 emerging1 and future needs related to multimodal freight transportation4 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of an activity carried out under this section shall be #ajj percent4 7#b7 ,period of availability ,amounts made available to carry out this section shall remain available until expended4 7g7 ,definition of greenhouse gas ,in this section1 the term greenhouse gas has the meaning given such term in section #baa7o77#a7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#a774 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #gjbje4 ,national cooperative multimodal freight transportation research program4 4 #eajg4 ,wildlife-vehicle collision reduction and habitat connectivity improvement 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a study examining methods to reduce collisions between motorists and wildlife 7referred to in this section as wildlife-vehicle collisions74 7#b7 ,contents 7,a7 ,areas of study ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7i7 update and expand on1 as appropriate-- 7,i7 the report titled ,wildlife ,vehicle ,collision ,reduction ,study3 #bjjh ,report to ,congress3 and 7,,ii7 the document titled ,wildlife ,vehicle ,collision ,reduction ,study3 ,best ,practices ,manual and dated ,october #bjjh2 and 7ii7 include-- 7,i7 an assessment1 as of the date of the study1 of-- 7aa7 the causes of wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7bb7 the impact of wildlife-vehicle collisions on motorists and wildlife2 and 7cc7 the impacts of roads and traffic on habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species2 and 7,,ii7 solutions and best practices for-- 7aa7 reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions2 and 7bb7 improving habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species4 7,b7 ,methods ,in carrying out the study required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 conduct a thorough review of research and data relating to-- 7,i7 wildlife-vehicle collisions2 and 7,,ii7 habitat fragmentation that results from transportation infrastructure2 7ii7 survey current practices of the ,department of ,transportation and ,state departments of transportation to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions2 and 7iii7 consult with-- 7,i7 appropriate experts in the field of wildlife-vehicle collisions2 and 7,,ii7 appropriate experts on the effects of roads and traffic on habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the study required under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,contents ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a description of-- 7,i7 the causes of wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7,,ii7 the impacts of wildlife-vehicle collisions2 and 7,,iii7 the impacts of roads and traffic on-- 7aa7 species listed as threatened species or endangered species under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7bb7 species identified by ,states as species of greatest conservation need2 7cc7 species identified in ,state wildlife plans2 and 7dd7 medium and small terrestrial and aquatic species2 7ii7 an economic evaluation of the costs and benefits of installing highway infrastructure and other measures to mitigate damage to terrestrial and aquatic species1 including the effect on jobs1 property values1 and economic growth to society1 adjacent communities1 and landowners2 7iii7 recommendations for preventing wildlife-vehicle collisions1 including recommended best practices1 funding resources1 or other recommendations for addressing wildlife-vehicle collisions2 and 7iv7 guidance to develop1 for each ,state that agrees to participate1 a voluntary joint statewide transportation and wildlife action plan4 7,c7 ,purposes ,the purpose of the guidance described in subparagraph 7,b77iv7 shall be-- 7i7 to address wildlife-vehicle collisions2 and 7ii7 to improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species4 7,d7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall develop the guidance described under subparagraph 7,b77iv7 in consultation with-- 7i7 ,federal land management agencies2 7ii7 ,state departments of transportation2 7iii7 ,state fish and wildlife agencies2 and 7iv7 ,tribal governments4 7b7 ,standardization of wildlife collision and carcass data 7#a7 ,standardization methodology 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 shall develop a quality standardized methodology for collecting and reporting spatially accurate wildlife collision and carcass data for the ,national ,highway ,system1 taking into consideration the practicability of the methodology with respect to technology and cost4 7,b7 ,methodology ,in developing the standardized methodology under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 survey existing methodologies and sources of data collection1 including the ,fatality ,analysis ,reporting ,system1 the ,general ,estimates ,system of the ,national ,automotive ,sampling ,system1 and the ,highway ,safety ,information ,system2 and 7ii7 to the extent practicable1 identify and correct limitations of such existing methodologies and sources of data collection4 7,c7 ,consultation ,in developing the standardized methodology under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7i7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service2 7iii7 ,tribal1 ,state1 and local transportation and wildlife authorities2 7iv7 metropolitan planning organizations 7as such term is defined in section #acd7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 7v7 members of the ,american ,association of ,state ,highway and ,transportation ,officials2 7vi7 members of the ,association of ,fish and ,wildlife ,agencies2 7vii7 experts in the field of wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7viii7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7ix7 other interested stakeholders1 as appropriate4 7#b7 ,standardized national data system with voluntary template implementation ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 develop a template for ,state implementation of a standardized national wildlife collision and carcass data system for the ,national ,highway ,system that is based on the standardized methodology developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 encourage the voluntary implementation of the template developed under subparagraph 7,a7 for ,states1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and additional relevant transportation stakeholders4 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,methodology ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the development of the standardized methodology required under paragraph 7#a7 not later than-- 7i7 the date that is #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7ii7 the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary completes the development of such standardized methodology4 7,b7 ,implementation ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7i7 the status of the voluntary implementation of the standardized methodology developed under paragraph 7#a7 and the template developed under paragraph 7#b77;,a72 7ii7 whether the implementation of the standardized methodology developed under paragraph 7#a7 and the template developed under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 has impacted efforts by ,states1 units of local government1 and other entities-- 7,i7 to reduce the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions2 and 7,,ii7 to improve habitat connectivity2 7iii7 the degree of the impact described in clause 7ii72 and 7iv7 the recommendations of the ,secretary1 including recommendations for further study aimed at reducing motorist collisions involving wildlife and improving habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species on the ,national ,highway ,system1 if any4 7c7 ,national threshold guidance ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 establish guidance1 to be carried out by ,states on a voluntary basis1 that contains a threshold for determining whether a highway shall be evaluated for potential mitigation measures to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and increase habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species1 taking into consideration-- 7,a7 the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions on the highway that pose a human safety risk2 7,b7 highway-related mortality and effects of traffic on the highway on-- 7i7 species listed as endangered species or threatened species under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7ii7 species identified by a ,state as species of greatest conservation need2 7iii7 species identified in ,state wildlife plans2 and 7iv7 medium and small terrestrial and aquatic species2 and 7,c7 habitat connectivity values for terrestrial and aquatic species and the barrier effect of the highway on the movements and migrations of those species4 7d7 ,workforce development and technical training 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 based on the study conducted under subsection 7a71 develop a series of in-person and online workforce development and technical training courses-- 7,a7 to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions2 and 7,b7 to improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species4 7#b7 ,availability ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 make the series of courses developed under paragraph 7#a7 available for transportation and fish and wildlife professionals2 and 7,b7 update the series of courses not less frequently than once every #b years4 7e7 ,wildlife habitat connectivity and national bridge and tunnel inventory and inspection standards ,section #add of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting 1 resilience1 after safety2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 to ensure adequate passage of aquatic and terrestrial species1 where appropriate4 2 #eajh4 ,research activities ,section #ccj7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj and inserting each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 #eaji4 ,transportation equity research program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall carry out a transportation equity research program for research and demonstration activities that focus on the impacts that surface transportation planning1 investment1 and operations have on low-income populations1 minority populations1 and other underserved populations that may be dependent on public transportation4 ,such activities shall include research on surface transportation equity issues1 the development of strategies to advance economic and community development in public transportation-dependent populations1 and the development of training programs that promote the employment of low-income populations1 minority populations1 and other underserved populations on ,federal-aid transportation projects constructed in their communities4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #h1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7c7 ,availability of amounts ,amounts made available to the ,secretary to carry out this section shall remain available for a period of #c years beginning after the last day of the fiscal year for which the amounts are authorized4 7d7 ,application of chapter #ce of title #dd ,any survey1 questionnaire1 or interview that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to carry out the reporting or research requirements relating to this section1 including customer satisfaction assessments1 shall not be subject to chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eaaj4 ,surface transportation research1 development1 and technology ,section #ejb7;b77#c77;,c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting entities that represent the needs of metropolitan planning organizations1 after ,officials14 #eaaa4 ,metropolitan planning research pilot program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall seek to enter into an agreement with a nonprofit nongovernmental entity that exclusively serves the needs and interests of metropolitan planning organizations to establish a pilot program to provide awards to eligible entities to carry out eligible activities to enhance and improve metropolitan planning practices in surface transportation4 7b7 ,goals ,the goals of the pilot program established under this section include-- 7#a7 enhancing metropolitan planning practices in surface transportation2 7#b7 improving the ability of metropolitan planning organizations to meet performance measures and targets under section #aej of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 preparing for the impact that emerging technologies1 such as connected and automated vehicles1 will have on the metropolitan planning process2 7#d7 improving environmental considerations in the metropolitan planning process2 7#e7 reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting the effects of climate change2 7#f7 improving access to jobs and services2 7#g7 supporting underserved communities2 and 7#h7 expanding the ability of metropolitan planning organizations to collect public input and strengthen community engagement4 7c7 ,forms of assistance ,an award provided under this section may be in the form of a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 7d7 ,competitive selection process 7#a7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive an award under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,selection criteria ,the ,secretary may provide awards under this section to any eligible entity based on the demonstrated ability of the entity to fulfill the goals described under subsection 7b7 and carry out eligible activities4 7e7 ,transparency ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report describing the selection process for providing an award under this section and the results of activities carried out under this section4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible activity ,the term eligible activity means-- 7,a7 carrying out research to improve metropolitan planning practices2 7,b7 developing new metropolitan planning tools2 7,c7 improving existing metropolitan planning tools and practices2 or 7,d7 any other research activities the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 consistent with the goals under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a metropolitan planning organization designated under section #acd7;d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 a metropolitan planning organization working in partnership with a nonprofit organization2 7,c7 a metropolitan planning organization working in partnership with a county2 or 7,d7 a group of entities described under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7g7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of an activity carried out using an award under this section shall be #ajj percent4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amounts made available to carry out section #ejc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf1 the ,secretary may expend #a1jjj1jjj to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,administrative expenses ,of the amounts made available under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may use up to #e percent of such funds for administrative expenses4 7i7 ,information collection ,any survey1 questionnaire1 or interview that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to carry out reporting requirements relating to any program assessment or evaluation activity under this section1 including customer satisfaction assessments1 shall not be subject to chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act74 #eaab4 ,integrated project delivery 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to support and carry out a study of the effectiveness of integrated project delivery in delivering large infrastructure projects4 7b7 ,contents 7#a7 ,areas of study ,the study shall-- 7,a7 identify best practices for surface transportation project delivery with a focus on delivery of large or complex projects2 7,b7 determine whether there are any regulatory requirements that limit the use of integrated project delivery and the purpose of such regulations2 and 7,c7 analyze the effectiveness of integrated project delivery compared to traditional project delivery methods1 including an analysis of outcomes related to safety1 cost effectiveness1 environmental impacts1 and on-time project delivery4 7#b7 ,methods ,in carrying out the study1 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall consult with entities with experience managing1 administering1 or implementing integrated project delivery projects4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall publish a report on the results of the study under this section4 #eaac4 ,accelerated implementation and deployment of advanced digital construction management systems ,section #ejc7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,accelerated implementation and deployment of advanced digital construction management systems 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 under the technology and innovation deployment program goals established under paragraph 7#a71 promote1 support1 and document the application of advanced digital construction management systems1 practices1 performance1 and benefits4 7,b7 ,goals ,the goals of promoting the accelerated implementation and deployment of advanced digital construction management systems established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 accelerated ,state and local government adoption of advanced digital construction management systems applied throughout the project delivery process 7including through the design and engineering1 construction1 and operations phases7 that-- 7,i7 maximize interoperability with other systems1 products1 tools1 or applications2 7,,ii7 boost productivity2 7,,iii7 manage complexity and risk2 7,,iv7 reduce project delays and cost overruns2 7,v7 enhance safety and quality2 and 7,,vi7 support sustainable design and construction2 7ii7 more timely and productive information-sharing among stakeholders through digital collaboration platforms that connect workflows1 teams1 and data and reduced reliance on paper to manage construction processes and deliverables2 7iii7 deployment of digital management systems that enable and leverage the use of digital technologies on construction sites by contractors2 7iv7 the development and deployment of best practices for use in digital construction management2 7v7 increased technology adoption and deployment by ,states and units of local government that enables project sponsors-- 7,i7 to integrate the adoption of digital management systems and technologies in contracts2 and 7,,ii7 to weigh the cost of digitization and technology in setting project budgets2 7vi7 technology training and workforce development to build the capabilities of project managers and sponsors that enables ,states and units of local government-- 7,i7 to better manage projects using advance digital construction management technologies2 and 7,,ii7 to properly measure and reward technology adoption across projects of the ,state or unit of local government2 7vii7 development of guidance to assist ,states in updating regulations of the ,state to allow project sponsors and contractors-- 7,i7 to report data relating to the project in digital formats2 and 7,,ii7 to fully capture the efficiencies and benefits of advanced digital construction management systems and related technologies2 7viii7 reduction in the environmental footprint of construction projects using advanced digital construction management systems resulting from elimination of congestion through more efficient projects2 7ix7 development of more sustainable infrastructure that is designed to be more resilient to climate impacts1 constructed with less material waste and made with more low-emissions construction materials2 and 7x7 enhanced worker and pedestrian safety resulting from increased transparency4 4 #eaad4 ,innovative material innovation hubs 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall carry out a program to enhance the development of innovative materials in the ,united ,states by making awards to consortia for establishing and operating ,hubs 7to be known as ,innovative ,material ,innovation ,hubs7 to conduct and support multidisciplinary1 collaborative research1 development1 demonstration1 standardized design development1 and commercial application of innovative materials4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall ensure the coordination of1 and avoid duplication of1 the activities of each ,hub with the activities of-- 7,a7 other research entities of the ,department of ,transportation1 including the ,federal ,highway ,administration2 and 7,b7 research entities of other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,competitive selection process 7#a7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive an award for the establishment and operation of a ,hub under subsection 7a77#a71 a consortium shall-- 7,a7 be composed of not fewer than two qualifying entities2 7,b7 operate subject to a binding agreement1 entered into by each member of the consortium1 that documents-- 7i7 the proposed partnership agreement1 including the governance and management structure of the ,hub2 7ii7 measures the consortium will undertake to enable cost-effective implementation of activities under the program described in subsection 7a77#a72 and 7iii7 a proposed budget1 including financial contributions from non-,federal sources2 and 7,c7 operate as a nonprofit organization4 7#b7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,a consortium seeking to establish and operate a ,hub under subsection 7a77#a7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including a detailed description of-- 7i7 each element of the consortium agreement required under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7ii7 any existing facilities the consortium intends to use for ,hub activities4 7,b7 ,requirement ,if the consortium members will not be located at #a centralized location1 the application under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a communications plan that ensures close coordination and integration of ,hub activities4 7#c7 ,selection 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall select consortia for awards for the establishment and operation of ,hubs through a competitive selection process4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in selecting consortia under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 any existing facilities a consortium has identified to be used for ,hub activities2 7ii7 maintaining geographic diversity in locations of selected ,hubs2 7iii7 the demonstrated ability of the recipient to conduct and support multidisciplinary1 collaborative research1 development1 demonstration1 standardized design development1 and commercial application of innovative materials2 7iv7 the demonstrated research1 technology transfer1 and education resources available to the recipient to carry out this section2 7v7 the ability of the recipient to provide leadership in solving immediate and long-range national and regional transportation problems related to innovative materials2 7vi7 the demonstrated ability of the recipient to disseminate results and spur the implementation of transportation research and education programs through national or statewide continuing education programs2 7vii7 the demonstrated commitment of the recipient to the use of peer review principles and other research best practices in the selection1 management1 and dissemination of research projects2 7viii7 the performance metrics to be used in assessing the performance of the recipient in meeting the stated research1 technology transfer1 education1 and outreach goals2 and 7ix7 the ability of the recipient to implement the proposed program in a cost-efficient manner1 including through cost sharing and overall reduced overhead1 facilities1 and administrative costs4 7#d7 ,transparency 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide to each applicant1 upon request1 any materials used in the evaluation process of the proposal of the applicant1 including copies of reviews 7with any information that would identify a reviewer redacted71 used in the evaluation process of the proposal of the applicant4 7,b7 ,reports ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report describing the overall review process under paragraph 7#b71 given the considerations under paragraph 7#c71 that includes-- 7i7 specific criteria of evaluation used in the review2 7ii7 descriptions of the review process2 and 7iii7 explanations of the selected awards4 7c7 ,funds 7#a7 ,authorization ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary and such sums shall remain available for a period of #c years after the last day of the fiscal year in which such sums were made available4 7#b7 ,matching requirement ,as a condition of receiving an award under this section1 an award recipient shall match #ej percent of the amounts made available under the award4 7d7 ,hub operations 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,hub shall conduct1 or provide for1 multidisciplinary1 collaborative research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of innovative materials4 7#b7 ,activities ,each ,hub shall-- 7,a7 encourage collaboration and communication among the member qualifying entities of the consortium1 as described in subsection 7b77#a71 and awardees2 7,b7 develop and publish proposed plans and programs on a publicly accessible website2 7,c7 submit to the ,department of ,transportation an annual report summarizing the activities of the ,hub1 including information-- 7i7 detailing organizational expenditures2 and 7ii7 describing each project undertaken by the ,hub1 as it relates to conducting and supporting multidisciplinary1 collaborative research1 development1 demonstration1 standardized design development1 and commercial application of innovative materials2 and 7,d7 monitor project implementation and coordination4 7#c7 ,conflicts of interest ,each ,hub shall maintain conflict of interest procedures1 consistent with the conflict of interest procedures of the ,department of ,transportation4 7#d7 ,prohibition on construction and renovation 7,a7 ,in general ,no funds provided under this section may be used for construction or renovation of new buildings1 test beds1 or additional facilities for ,hubs4 7,b7 ,non-,federal share ,construction of new buildings or facilities shall not be considered as part of the non-,federal share of a ,hub cost-sharing agreement4 7e7 ,applicability ,the ,secretary shall administer this section in accordance with section #ccj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,hub ,the term ,hub means an ,innovative ,material ,innovation ,hub established under this section4 7#b7 ,qualifying entity ,the term qualifying entity means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7772 7,b7 an appropriate ,federal or ,state entity1 including a federally funded research and development center of the ,department of ,transportation2 7,c7 a university transportation center under section #eeje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,d7 a research and development entity in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act focused on innovative materials that the ,secretary determines to be similar in scope and intent to a ,hub under this section4 7#c7 ,innovative material ,the term innovative material means materials or combinations and processes for use of materials with respect to a surface transportation infrastructure project that enhance the overall service life1 sustainability1 and resiliency of the project or provide ancillary benefits relative to widely adopted state of practice technologies1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #eaae4 ,strategic transportation research agenda 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eejg4 ,strategic transportation research agenda 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies to undertake a study of the research needs of the surface transportation system to fully adapt and integrate advanced technologies and innovation4 ,the focus areas of the study shall include-- 7#a7 connected technologies1 autonomous technologies1 or both2 7#b7 incorporating safety-related technologies2 7#c7 addressing infrastructure resiliency2 7#d7 the impact of advanced transportation technologies on safety and mobility2 7#e7 multimodal connectivity2 7#f7 data gathering methods to understand travel behavior1 including the public's short and long-term responses to transformational technologies2 7#g7 impacts of private-sector transportation product development on society and the traditional research programs2 7#h7 support for a public-sector culture of transportation innovation and acceleration of federally funded research into practice1 codes1 and standards2 and 7#i7 fostering development of transportation educators and transportation professionals4 7b7 ,report ,the agreement entered into under this section shall require the ,national ,academies to submit to ,congress a report containing the results of the study not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #a1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eejg4 ,strategic transportation research agenda4 4 #eaaf4 ,advanced transportation research and innovation program 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eejh4 ,advanced transportation research and innovation program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish an advanced transportation research and innovation program1 to be administered by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,research and ,technology1 to-- 7#a7 support research that addresses the long-term barriers to development of advanced transportation technologies with the potential to meet the ,nation's long-term safety1 competitiveness1 and transportation goals2 7#b7 support high-risk research and development to accelerate transformational transportation innovations and emerging technology development2 7#c7 advance research and development that improves the resilience of regions of the ,united ,states to natural disasters1 extreme weather1 and the effects of climate change on modal and multimodal transportation and infrastructure2 7#d7 leverage ,federal interagency research mechanisms and the academic research enterprise2 7#e7 educate and train students in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields to conduct research and standards development relevant to transportation technologies1 materials1 systems1 operations1 processes1 and policies2 and 7#f7 foster collaboration among federal researchers and academic researchers4 7b7 ,collaboration 7#a7 ,interagency collaboration ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall collaborate on1 identify1 and disseminate within the ,department1 as appropriate1 advanced transportation research1 development1 and other activities of other ,federal agencies1 including the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and the ,department of ,defense to ensure the ,department's research investments are making the best possible contribution to the ,nation's long-term safety1 competitiveness1 and transportation goals4 7#b7 ,non-,governmental collaboration ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall collaborate with labor organizations1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,research grants ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may carry out the activities described under subsection 7a7 through-- 7#a7 competitive1 merit-based basic research grants to individual investigators and teams of investigators2 and 7#b7 centers of excellence selected through a competitive1 merit-based process4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an investigator1 team of investigators1 or an institution of higher education 7or consortium thereof7 seeking funding under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,research centers ,each application under paragraph 7#a7 from an institution of higher education 7or consortium thereof7 shall include a description of how the ,center will promote multidisciplinary transportation research and development collaboration4 7e7 ,research ,at a minimum1 the ,secretary shall award #ge percent of awards under this program to projects for basic research4 7f7 ,review ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies to conduct a review of the research and activities carried out under this program and assess whether such activities are consistent with subsection 7a74 ,members of the review panel shall represent1 at a minimum1 multimodal surface transportation researchers and practitioners4 7g7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives a report on implementation of the program under this section and research areas that the program will support4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eejh4 ,advanced transportation research and innovation program4 4 #eaag4 ,interagency innovative materials standards task force 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section shall be-- 7#a7 to encourage the research1 design1 and use of innovative materials1 in concert with traditional materials1 and associated techniques in the construction and preservation of the domestic infrastructure network2 7#b7 to accelerate the deployment and extend the service life1 improve the performance1 and reduce the cost of infrastructure projects2 and 7#c7 to improve the economy1 resilience1 maintainability1 sustainability1 and safety of the domestic infrastructure network4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall establish an ,interagency innovative materials standards task force 7referred to in this section as the ,task ,force7 composed of the heads of ,federal agencies responsible for significant civil infrastructure projects1 including the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration4 7#b7 ,chairperson ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall serve as ,chairperson of the ,task ,force4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,task ,force shall coordinate and improve1 with respect to infrastructure construction1 retrofitting1 rehabilitation1 and other improvements-- 7#a7 ,federal testing standards2 7#b7 ,federal design and use guidelines2 7#c7 ,federal regulations2 and 7#d7 other applicable standards and performance and sustainability metrics4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,task ,force shall conduct1 and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that describes the results of1 a study-- 7,a7 to assess the standards and performance metrics for the use of innovative materials in infrastructure projects2 7,b7 to identify any barriers1 regulatory or otherwise1 relating to the standards described in subparagraph 7,a7 that preclude the use of certain products or associated techniques2 and 7,c7 to identify opportunities for the development of standardized designs and materials genome approaches that design and use innovative materials to reduce costs1 improve performance and sustainability1 and extend the service life of infrastructure assets4 7#b7 ,report ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify any non-,federal entities or other organizations1 including the ,american ,association of ,state ,highway and ,transportation ,officials1 that develop relevant standards2 and 7,b7 outline a strategy to improve coordination and information sharing between the entities described in subparagraph 7,a7 and any relevant ,federal agencies4 7e7 ,improved coordination ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,task ,force shall collaborate with any non-,federal entity identified under subsection 7d77#b77;,a7-- 7#a7 to identify and carry out appropriate research1 testing methods1 and processes relating to the development and use of innovative materials2 7#b7 to develop new methods and processes relating to the development and use of innovative materials1 as the applicable agency head determines to be necessary2 7#c7 to contribute to the development of standards1 performance metrics1 and guidelines for the use of innovative materials and approaches in civil infrastructure projects2 7#d7 to develop a plan for addressing potential barriers1 regulatory or otherwise1 identified in subsection 7d77#a77;,b72 and 7#e7 to develop a plan for the development of standardized designs that use innovative materials to reduce costs1 improve performance and sustainability1 and extend the service life of infrastructure assets4 7f7 ,innovative material defined ,in this section1 the term innovative material1 with respect to an infrastructure project1 includes those materials or combinations and processes for use of materials that enhance the overall service life1 sustainability1 and resiliency of the project or provide ancillary benefits relative to widely adopted state of practice technologies1 as determined by the appropriate ,secretary or agency head4 #eaah4 ,vehicular data analytics pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a pilot program for the purpose of integrating vehicle on-board sensor data with public and private data sets in existence as of the date of the enactment of this ,act to improve safety1 operations1 cost reduction1 and congestion relief strategies for local and ,state transportation authorities and private sector partners4 7b7 ,award ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make #a or more awards to an institution of higher education or a nonprofit research organization 7or a consortium thereof74 7c7 ,partnership ,the ,secretary shall require a recipient of an award under subsection 7b7 to seek to partner with private sector organizations and local and ,state transportation authorities to facilitate-- 7#a7 access to vehicle on-board sensor data2 and 7#b7 the sharing of information regarding operational needs and research and development priorities from such organizations or authorities to such recipient4 7d7 ,activities ,the activities of the pilot program shall include-- 7#a7 development of strategies for the acquisition1 management1 and analysis of large scale vehicular on-board sensor data to ensure the privacy and security of such data2 7#b7 research and development to analyze and integrate vehicle on-board sensor data with public and private data sets in existence as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 including development of applications to address safety1 operations1 cost reduction1 congestion mitigation1 and other transportation challenges2 and 7#c7 research and development to identify solutions that use on board sensor data for vehicle safety purposes1 such as-- 7,a7 identifying when a vehicle has either entered or passed an exit ramp traveling in a direction opposing the legal flow of traffic2 7,b7 employing vehicle-to-infrastructure 7,,vi#b7 communications in combination with onboard sensor data to enhance roadway safety2 and 7,c7 developing applications to notify at-risk drivers and law enforcement agencies of a wrong way driver in the area4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7#a7 a summary of the activities of the pilot program under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations for continuing such pilot program or integrating such pilot program into the activities of the ,department of ,transportation4 7f7 ,protections ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall apply all applicable privacy protections of the ,department of ,transportation4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the activities of this section #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd4 #eaai4 ,resilient transportation infrastructure ,centers of ,excellence 7a7 ,centers of excellence ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall award grants to establish #e ,centers of ,excellence to advance research and development that improves the resilience of regions of the ,united ,states to natural disasters1 extreme weather1 and the effects of climate change on surface transportation infrastructure4 7b7 ,activities ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure the ,centers promote resilient surface transportation infrastructure through-- 7#a7 supporting the research and development of design1 operations1 and maintenance standards relevant to surface transportation that consider existing and anticipated impacts of natural disasters1 extreme weather1 and climate change2 7#b7 research1 development1 and technology transfer of resilient materials and technologies into existing and future surface transportation infrastructure2 and 7#c7 development and dissemination of tools1 techniques1 and information that informs federal1 state1 and local government decision-making1 policies1 planning1 and investments4 7c7 ,center coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 coordinate activities of all five ,centers to prevent duplication2 and 7,b7 promote dissemination of research among awardees4 7#b7 ,program evaluation and oversight ,the ,secretary may expend not more than #a and a half percent of the amounts made available to the ,secretary to carry out this section for any coordination1 evaluation1 and oversight activities1 of the ,secretary under this ,section4 7d7 ,eligibility ,an institution of higher education1 as defined by section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb71 or a consortium of institutions of higher education shall be eligible to receive grants under this program4 7e7 ,competitive selection process 7#a7 ,applications ,to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application that is in such form and contains such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,restriction ,a recipient may only receive #a grant per fiscal year under this section4 7#c7 ,selection criteria ,in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 give preference to the applicant's past performance in the activities under subsection 7b72 7,b7 consider the extent to which an applicant's proposal would involve participation by local1 regional1 and national stakeholders2 and 7,c7 consider the local1 regional1 and national impacts of the applicant's proposal4 7#d7 ,location ,in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall select centers located in diverse geographic regions that represent a variety of experiences with natural disasters1 extreme weather patterns1 and climate change impacts4 7f7 ,federal share ,as a condition of receiving an award under this section1 an award recipient shall match #ej percent of the amounts made available under the award4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as necessary for grants under this section4 7#b7 ,limitation on availability of amounts ,amounts made available to the ,secretary to carry out this section shall remain available for obligation by the ,secretary for a period of #c years after the last day of the fiscal year for which the amounts are authorized4 7h7 ,reporting ,in general1 on a biannual basis1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 review and evaluate the programs carried out under this section by grant recipients2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,environment and ,public ,works and ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing that review and evaluation4 7i7 ,information collection ,any survey1 questionnaire1 or interview that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to carry out reporting requirements relating to any program assessment or evaluation activity under this section1 including customer satisfaction assessments1 shall not be subject to chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,b ,technology ,deployment #ebja4 ,technology and innovation deployment program ,section #ejc7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting 1 while considering the impacts on jobs after transportation community2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting the effects of climate change4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 by striking the period and inserting and findings from the materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions program under subsection 7d744 #ebjb4 ,accelerated implementation and deployment of pavement technologies ,section #ejc7;c77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in clause 7vi7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 the deployment of innovative pavement designs1 materials1 and practices that reduce or sequester the amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated during the production of highway materials and the construction of highways1 with consideration for findings from the materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions program under subsection 7d74 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj and inserting fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,d77ii7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,,iii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,iv7 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,v7 pavement monitoring and data collection practices2 7,,vi7 pavement durability and resilience2 7,,vii7 stormwater management2 7,,viii7 impacts on vehicle efficiency2 7,,ix7 the energy efficiency of the production of paving materials and the ability of paving materials to enhance the environment and promote sustainability2 7,x7 integration of renewable energy in pavement designs2 and 7,,xi7 greenhouse gas emissions reduction1 including findings from the materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions program under subsection 7d74 4 #ebjc4 ,federal ,highway ,administration ,every ,day ,counts initiative 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ebj4 ,every ,day ,counts initiative 7a7 ,in general ,it is in the national interest for the ,department of ,transportation1 ,state departments of transportation1 and all other recipients of ,federal surface transportation funds-- 7#a7 to identify1 accelerate1 and deploy innovation aimed at expediting project delivery2 7#b7 enhancing the safety of the roadways of the ,united ,states1 and protecting the environment2 7#c7 to ensure that the planning1 design1 engineering1 construction1 and financing of transportation projects is done in an efficient and effective manner2 7#d7 to promote the rapid deployment of proven solutions that provide greater accountability for public investments and encourage greater private sector involvement2 and 7#e7 to create a culture of innovation within the highway community4 7b7 ,every ,day ,counts initiative ,to advance the policy described in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall continue the ,every ,day ,counts initiative to work with ,states1 local transportation agencies1 all other recipients of ,federal surface transportation funds1 and industry stakeholders1 including labor representatives1 to identify and deploy proven innovative practices and products that-- 7#a7 accelerate innovation deployment2 7#b7 expedite the project delivery process2 7#c7 improve environmental sustainability2 7#d7 enhance roadway safety2 7#e7 reduce congestion2 and 7#f7 reduce greenhouse gas emissions4 7c7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the ,every ,day ,counts initiative1 the ,administrator shall consider any innovative practices and products in accordance with subsections 7a7 and 7b71 including-- 7#a7 research results from the university transportation centers program under section #eeje of title #di2 and 7#b7 results from the materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions program in section #ejc7;d74 7d7 ,innovation deployment 7#a7 ,in general ,at least every #b years1 the ,administrator shall work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify a new collection of innovations1 best practices1 and data to be deployed to highway stakeholders through case studies1 outreach1 and demonstration projects4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in identifying a collection described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall take into account market readiness1 impacts1 benefits1 and ease of adoption of the innovation or practice4 7e7 ,publication ,each collection identified under subsection 7d7 shall be published by the ,administrator on a publicly available website4 7f7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use funds made available to carry out section #ejc7;c7 to carry out this section4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to allow the ,secretary to waive any requirement under any other provision of ,federal law4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ebj4 ,every ,day ,counts initiative4 4 7c7 ,repeal ,section #addd of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note71 and the item related to such section in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 ,c ,emerging ,technologies #ecja4 ,mobility through advanced technologies ,section #ejc7;c77#d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the and inserting ,the2 7,b7 by striking establish an advanced transportation and congestion management technologies deployment and inserting establish a mobility through advanced technologies2 7,c7 by inserting mobility1 before efficiency12 and 7,d7 by inserting environmental impacts1 after system performance12 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 reduce costs1 improve return on investments1 and improve person throughput and mobility1 including through the optimization of existing transportation capacity2 2 7,b7 in clause 7iv7 by inserting bicyclist1 and before pedestrian2 7,c7 in clause 7vii7-- 7i7 by inserting increasing job opportunities1 after performance12 and 7ii7 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,d7 in clause 7viii7-- 7i7 by striking accelerate the deployment and inserting prepare for the safe deployment2 and 7ii7 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7ix7 reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit the effects of climate change4 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,,ii77aa7 by striking congestion and inserting congestion and delays1 greenhouse gas emissions2 7ii7 in subclause 7,,iii7 by inserting economic1 after mobility12 and 7iii7 in subclause 7,,iv7 by inserting organizations representing the surface transportation workforce1 after leaders12 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,considerations ,an application submitted under this paragraph may include a description of how the proposed project would support the national goals described in section #aej7;b71 the achievement of metropolitan and statewide targets established under section #aej7;d71 or the improvement of transportation system access consistent with section #aej7;f71 including through-- 7,i7 the congestion and on-road mobile-source emissions performance measures established under section #aej7;c77#e72 or 7,,ii7 the greenhouse gas emissions performance measures established under section #aej7;c77#g74 2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,prioritization ,in awarding a grant under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall prioritize projects that1 in accordance with the criteria described in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 improve person throughput and mobility1 including through the optimization of existing transportation capacity2 7,,ii7 deliver environmental benefits2 7,,iii7 reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes and increase driver1 passenger1 bicyclist1 and pedestrian safety2 or 7,,iv7 reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit the effects of climate change4 7v7 ,grant distribution ,in each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award not fewer than #c grants under this paragraph based on the potential of the project to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes and increase1 driver1 passenger1 bicyclist1 and pedestrian safety4 7vi7 ,workforce partnerships ,in awarding a grant under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall consider1 to the extent practicable1 any demonstrated partnership of the applicant with representatives of the surface transportation workforce4 2 7#e7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv7 by inserting consistent with section #ecab of title #di after systems2 7,b7 in clause 7vi7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 vehicle-to-pedestrian1 after vehicle-to-vehicle2 and 7ii7 by inserting systems to improve vulnerable road user safety1 before technologies associated with2 7,c7 in clause 7viii7 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,d7 in clause 7ix7 by striking disabled individuals4 and inserting disabled individuals1 including activities under section #ecaf of title #di22 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7x7 measures to safeguard surface transportation system technologies under this subparagraph from cybersecurity threats2 or 7xi7 retrofitting dedicated short-range communications technology deployed as part of an existing pilot program to cellular vehicle-to-everything technology4 2 7#f7 by striking subparagraph 7,g7 and inserting the following3 7,g7 ,reporting 7i7 ,applicability of law ,the program under this paragraph shall be subject to the accountability and oversight requirements in section #ajf7m74 7ii7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date that the first grant is awarded under this paragraph1 and each year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make available to the public on a website a report that describes the effectiveness of grant recipients in meeting their projected deployment plans1 including data provided under subparagraph 7,f7 on how the program has provided benefits1 such as how the program has-- 7,i7 reduced traffic-related fatalities and injuries2 7,,ii7 reduced traffic congestion and improved travel time reliability2 7,,iii7 reduced transportation-related emissions2 7,,iv7 optimized multimodal system performance2 7,v7 improved access to transportation alternatives2 7,,vi7 provided the public with access to real-time integrated traffic1 transit1 and multimodal transportation information to make informed travel decisions2 7,,vii7 provided cost savings to transportation agencies1 businesses1 and the traveling public2 7,,viii7 created or maintained transportation jobs and supported transportation workers2 or 7,,ix7 provided other benefits to transportation users1 workers1 and the general public4 7iii7 ,considerations ,if applicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the activities described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,iv7 of clause 7ii7 reflect-- 7,i7 any information described in subparagraph 7,c77iii7 that is included by an applicant2 or 7,,ii7 the project prioritization guidelines under subparagraph 7,d77iv74 2 7#g7 in subparagraph 7,i7 by striking ,funding and all that follows through the ,secretary may set aside and inserting the following3 ,funding4--,of the amounts made available to carry out this paragraph1 the ,secretary may set aside2 7#h7 in subparagraph 7,j7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 except that the ,federal share of the cost of a project for which a grant is awarded under this paragraph shall not exceed #hj percent42 7#i7 in subparagraph 7,k7 by striking amount described under subparagraph 7,i7 and inserting funds made available to carry out this paragraph2 7#aj7 by striking subparagraph 7,m7 and inserting the following3 7,m7 ,grant flexibility ,if1 by ,august #a of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary determines that there are not enough grant applications that meet the requirements described in subparagraph 7,c7 to carry out this paragraph for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall transfer to the technology and innovation deployment program-- 7i7 any of the funds made available to carry out this paragraph in a fiscal year that the ,secretary has not yet awarded under this paragraph2 and 7ii7 an amount of obligation limitation equal to the amount of funds that the ,secretary transfers under clause 7i74 2 and 7#aa7 in subparagraph 7,n7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7 by inserting an urbanized area with before a population of2 and 7,b7 in clause 7iii7 by striking a any and inserting any4 #ecjb4 ,intelligent transportation systems program 7a7 ,use of funds for ,,its activities ,section #eac7;c77#a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting greenhouse gas emissions reduction1 before and congestion management4 7b7 ,goals and purposes ,section #ead7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking national freight policy goals and inserting national multimodal freight policy goals and activities described in subtitle ,,ix of title #di2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation of the effects of climate change2 4 7c7 ,general authorities and requirements ,section #eae7;h7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking #bj members and inserting #be members2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking ,state highway department and inserting ,state department of transportation2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking local highway department and inserting local department of transportation2 7,d7 by striking subparagraphs 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 7,h71 7,i71 and 7,j7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 a private sector representative of the intelligent transportation systems industry2 7,f7 a representative from an advocacy group concerned with safety1 including bicycle and pedestrian interests2 7,g7 a representative from academia2 7,h7 a representative from a labor organization2 and 2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,k7 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 7,f7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,k7 as subparagraph 7,i72 and 7,g7 by striking subparagraph 7,l72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking section #ejh and inserting section #fejc of title #di2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by inserting in both urban and rural areas after by users2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in clause 7iii7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 assess how ,federal transportation resources1 including programs under this title1 are being used to advance intelligent transportation systems4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,convene not less frequently than twice each year1 either in person or remotely4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking ,may #a and inserting ,april #a2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e7 by inserting 1 except that section #ad of such ,act shall not apply before the period at the end4 7d7 ,research and development ,section #eaf7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting including through grants to entities or groups of entities1 such as institutions of higher education1 after research and development14 7e7 ,research and development priority areas ,section #eaf7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 demonstrate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions2 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#h71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 integrate existing observational networks and data management systems for road weather applications2 or 7#aj7 facilitate the interconnectivity of data and information technology systems across different observational networks and different users4 4 #ecjc4 ,national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eeji4 ,national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make a grant to an institution of higher education engaged in research on the secondary impacts of highly automated vehicles and mobility innovation to-- 7#a7 operate a national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse2 7#b7 collect1 conduct1 and fund research on the secondary impacts of highly automated vehicles and mobility innovation2 7#c7 make such research available on a public website2 and 7#d7 conduct outreach and dissemination of the information described in this subsection to assist communities4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,highly automated vehicle ,the term highly automated vehicle means a motor vehicle that is designed to be operated by a level #c or level #d automated driving system for trips within its operational design domain or a level #e automated driving system for all trips according to the recommended standards published in ,april #bjba1 by the ,society of ,automotive ,engineers ,international 7,j#cjafbjbajd7 or1 when adopted1 equivalent standards established by the ,secretary under chapter #cja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to automated motor vehicles4 7#b7 ,mobility innovation ,the term mobility innovation means an activity described in section #ecaf1 including mobility on demand and mobility as a service 7as such terms are defined in such section74 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#d7 ,secondary impacts ,the term secondary impacts means the impacts on land use1 urban design1 transportation systems1 real estate1 accessibility1 municipal budgets1 social equity1 availability and quality of jobs1 air quality and climate1 energy consumption1 and the environment4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eeji4 ,national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse4 4 7c7 ,deadline for clearinghouse ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall ensure that the institution of higher education that receives the grant described in section #eeji7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall establish the national highly automated vehicle clearinghouse described in such section not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ecjd4 ,study on safe interactions between automated vehicles and road users 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section shall be to ensure that the increasing deployment of automated vehicles does not jeopardize the safety of road users4 7b7 ,study 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall initiate a study on the ability of automated vehicles to safely interact with other road users4 7#b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 examine the ability of automated vehicles to safely interact with general road users1 including vulnerable road users2 7,b7 identify barriers to improving the safety of interactions between automated vehicles and general road users2 and 7,c7 issue recommendations to improve the safety of interactions between automated vehicles and general road users1 including1 at a minimum-- 7i7 technology advancements with the potential to facilitate safer interactions between automated vehicles and general road users given the safety considerations in paragraph 7#c72 7ii7 road user public awareness2 and 7iii7 improvements to transportation planning and road design4 7#c7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall take into consideration whether automated vehicles can safely operate within the surface transportation system1 including-- 7,a7 the degree to which ordinary human behaviors make it difficult for an automated vehicle to safely1 reliably predict human actions2 7,b7 unique challenges for automated vehicles in urban and rural areas2 7,c7 the degree to which an automated vehicle is capable of uniformly recognizing and responding to individuals with disabilities and individuals of different sizes1 ages1 races1 and other varying characteristics2 7,d7 for bicyclist1 motorcyclist1 and pedestrian road users-- 7i7 the varying and non-standardized nature of bicyclist and pedestrian infrastructure in different locations2 7ii7 the close proximity to motor vehicles within which bicyclists often operate1 including riding in unprotected bike lanes and crossing lanes to make a left turn1 and the risk of such close proximity2 and 7iii7 roadways that lack marked bicyclist infrastructure1 particularly in midsized and rural areas1 on which bicyclists often operate2 7,e7 for motorcyclist road users1 the close proximity to other motor vehicles within which motorcyclists operate1 including operating between lanes of slow or stopped traffic2 and 7,f7 depending on the level of automation of the vehicle1 the degree to which human intervention remains necessary to safely operate an automated vehicle to ensure the safety of general road users in circumstances including-- 7i7 dangerous weather2 7ii7 an electronic or system malfunction of the automated vehicle2 and 7iii7 a cybersecurity threat to the operation of the vehicle4 7#d7 ,public comment ,before conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the study proposal4 7c7 ,working group 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a working group to assist in the development of the study and recommendations under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,membership ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include representation from-- 7,a7 the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration2 7,b7 ,state departments of transportation2 7,c7 local governments 7other than metropolitan planning organizations1 as such term is defined in section #acd7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,d7 transit agencies2 7,e7 metropolitan planning organizations 7as such term is defined in section #acd7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,f7 bicycle and pedestrian safety groups2 7,g7 highway and automobile safety groups2 7,h7 truck safety groups2 7,i7 law enforcement officers and first responders2 7,j7 motor carriers and independent owner-operators2 7,k7 the road construction industry2 7,l7 labor organizations2 7,m7 academic experts on automated vehicle technologies2 7,n7 manufacturers and developers of both passenger and commercial automated vehicles2 7,o7 a motorcyclist rights group2 and 7,p7 other industries and entities as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,duties ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall assist the ,secretary by1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 assisting in the development of the scope of the study under subsection 7b72 7,b7 reviewing the data and analysis from such study2 7,c7 provide ongoing recommendations and feedback to ensure that such study reflects the contents described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7b72 and 7,d7 providing input to the ,secretary on recommendations required under subsection 7b77#b77;,c74 7#d7 ,applicability of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the working group under this subsection shall be subject to the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 except that section #ad of such ,act shall not apply4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and make publicly available1 the study initiated under subsection 7b71 including recommendations for ensuring that automated vehicles safely interact with general road users4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,automated vehicle ,the term automated vehicle means a motor vehicle that is designed to be operated by a level #c or level #d automated driving system for trips within its operational design domain or a level #e automated driving system for all trips according to the recommended standards published in ,april #bjba1 by the ,society of ,automotive ,engineers ,international 7,j#cjafl#i #bjbajd7 or1 when adopted1 equivalent standards established by the ,secretary under chapter #cja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to automated motor vehicles4 7#b7 ,general road users ,the term general road users means-- 7,a7 motor vehicles driven by individuals2 7,b7 bicyclists and pedestrians2 7,c7 motorcyclists2 7,d7 workers in roadside construction zones2 7,e7 emergency response vehicles1 including first responders2 7,f7 vehicles providing local government services1 including street sweepers and waste collection vehicles2 7,g7 law enforcement officers2 7,h7 personnel who manually direct traffic1 including crossing guards2 7,i7 users of shared micromobility 7including bikesharing and shared scooter systems72 and 7,j7 other road users that may interact with automated vehicles1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#c7 ,vulnerable road user ,the term vulnerable road user has the meaning given such term in section #adh7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ecje4 ,surface transportation workforce retraining grant program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a program to make grants to eligible entities to develop a curriculum for1 and establish1 transportation workforce training programs in urban and rural areas to train1 retrain1 or upgrade the skills of surface transportation workers-- 7#a7 whose employment may be changed or worsened by automation2 7#b7 who have been separated from employment2 or 7#c7 who have received notice of impending employment loss as a result of being replaced by the use of automated vehicles4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,the following entities shall be eligible to receive grants under this section3 7#a7 ,institutions of higher education4 7#b7 ,consortia of institutions of higher education4 7#c7 ,nonprofit organizations with a demonstrated capacity to develop and provide career pathway programs through labor-management partnerships1 pre-apprenticeships1 or registered apprenticeships on a nationwide basis4 7#d7 ,local governments4 7c7 ,limitation on awards ,an entity may only receive one grant in a fiscal year under this section4 7d7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a recipient of a grant under this section may only use grant amounts for developing and carrying out training programs1 including-- 7,a7 identifying and testing new duties for existing jobs impacted by the use of automated vehicles1 including mechanical work1 diagnostic work1 and fleet operations management2 7,b7 educational programs1 including-- 7i7 coursework or curricula through which participants may pursue a degree or certification2 and 7ii7 tuition and direct education expenses1 excluding salaries1 in connection with the education and training of surface transportation workers whose jobs have been affected by the use of automated vehicles2 and 7,c7 employee professional development1 including worker training or retraining1 including train-the-trainer programs1 to upgrade the skills of surface transportation workers whose jobs have been affected by the use of automated vehicles4 7#b7 ,reporting ,a recipient of a grant under this section shall report to the ,secretary the following information3 7,a7 ,the sectors of the surface transportation system from which workers are being displaced4 7,b7 ,the skills and professions for which workers are being retrained4 7,c7 ,how many workers have benefitted from a grant awarded under this section4 7,d7 ,relevant demographic information of impacted workers4 7#c7 ,limitation ,funds made available under this section may not be used to evaluate the effectiveness of automated vehicle technologies4 7e7 ,selection criteria ,in selecting grant recipients under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the extent to which an applicant-- 7#a7 demonstrates the capability to develop curricula and provide training1 provide retraining1 or upgrade the skills of individuals described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 will provide program participants with practical experience and on-the-job training2 and 7#c7 demonstrates a commitment to carry out a surface transportation workforce development program through degree-granting programs or programs that provide other industry-recognized credentials4 7f7 ,federal share 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of a grant under this section shall be #ajj percent4 7#b7 ,availability of funds ,for a recipient of a grant under this section carrying out activities under such grant in partnership with a public transportation agency that is receiving funds under section #ecjg1 #eccg1 or #ecci of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 up to #j4e percent of amounts made available under any such section may qualify as the non-,federal share under paragraph 7#a74 7g7 ,report requirements ,not later than #fj days after grants are awarded in a fiscal year under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make publicly available1 a report that includes-- 7#a7 a list of all grant recipients for such fiscal year2 7#b7 an explanation of why each recipient was chosen in accordance with the selection criteria under subsection 7e72 7#c7 a summary of activities planned to be carried out by each recipient and how such activities relate to the goals established under subsection 7a72 7#d7 the grant amount awarded to each recipient2 and 7#e7 the information required to be provided to the ,secretary under subsection 7d77#b74 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,automated vehicle ,the term automated vehicle means a motor vehicle that is designed to be operated by a level #c or level #d automated driving system for trips within its operational design domain or a level #e automated driving system for all trips according to the recommended standards published in ,april #bjba1 by the ,society of ,automotive ,engineers ,international 7,j#cjafl#i #bjbajd7 or1 when adopted1 equivalent standards established by the ,secretary under chapter #cja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to automated motor vehicles4 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,public transportation ,the term public transportation has the meaning given such term in section #ecjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,pre-apprenticeship ,the term pre-apprenticeship means a training model or program that prepares individuals for acceptance into a registered apprenticeship and has a demonstrated partnership with one or more registered apprenticeships4 7#e7 ,registered apprenticeship ,the term registered apprenticeship means an apprenticeship program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq42 commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act71 that satisfies the requirements of parts #bi and #cj of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on ,january #a1 #bjbj74 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,availability of amounts ,amounts made available to the ,secretary to carry out this section shall remain available for a period of #c years after the last day of the fiscal year for which the amounts are authorized4 #ecjf4 ,third-party data integration pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish and implement a pilot program 7in this section referred to as the program7 to leverage anonymous crowdsourced data from third-party entities to improve transportation management capabilities and efficiency on ,federal-aid highways4 7b7 ,goals ,the goals of the program include the utilization of anonymous crowdsourced data from third parties to implement integrated traffic management systems which leverage real-time data to provide dynamic and efficient traffic-flow management for purposes of-- 7#a7 adjusting traffic light cycle times to optimize traffic management and decrease congestion2 7#b7 expanding or contracting lane capacity to meet traffic demand2 7#c7 enhancing traveler notification of service conditions2 7#d7 prioritizing high-priority vehicles such as emergency response and law enforcement within the transportation system2 and 7#e7 any other purposes which the ,secretary deems an appropriate use of anonymous user data4 7c7 ,partnership ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with public and private sector entities to accomplish the goals listed in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,data privacy and security ,the ,secretary shall ensure the protection of privacy for all sources of data utilized in the program1 promoting cybersecurity to prevent hacking1 spoofing1 and disruption of connected and automated transportation systems4 7e7 ,program locations ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall initiate programs in a variety of areas1 including urban1 suburban1 rural1 tribal1 or any other appropriate settings4 7f7 ,best practices ,not later than #c years after date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publicly make available best practices to leverage private user data to support improved transportation management capabilities and efficiency1 including-- 7#a7 legal considerations when acquiring private user data for public purposes2 and 7#b7 protecting privacy and security of individual user data4 7g7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall annually submit a report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7#a7 a description of the activities carried out under the pilot program2 7#b7 an evaluation of the effectiveness of the pilot program in meeting goals descried in subsection 7b72 7#c7 policy recommendations to improve integration of systems between public and private entities2 and 7#d7 a description of costs associated with equipping and maintaining systems4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the program4 7i7 ,sunset ,on a date that is #e years after the enactment of this ,act1 this program shall cease to be effective4 #ecjg4 ,third-party data planning integration pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish and implement a pilot program 7in this section referred to as the program7 to leverage anonymous crowdsourced data from third-party entities to improve transportation management capabilities and efficiency on ,federal-aid highways4 7b7 ,goals ,the goals of the program include the utilization of anonymous crowdsourced data from third parties to-- 7#a7 utilize private-user data to inform infrastructure planning decisions for the purposes of-- 7,a7 reducing congestion2 7,b7 decreasing miles traveled2 7,c7 increasing safety2 7,d7 improving freight efficiency2 7,e7 enhancing environmental conditions2 and 7,f7 other purposes as the ,secretary deems necessary4 7c7 ,partnership ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with public and private sector entities to accomplish the goals listed in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,data privacy and security ,the ,secretary shall ensure the protection of privacy for all sources of data utilized in the program1 promoting cybersecurity to prevent hacking1 spoofing1 and disruption of connected and automated transportation systems4 7e7 ,program locations ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall initiate programs in a variety of areas1 including urban1 suburban1 rural1 tribal1 or any other appropriate settings4 7f7 ,best practices ,not later than #c years after date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publicly make available best practices to leverage private user data to support improved transportation management capabilities and efficiency1 including-- 7#a7 legal considerations when acquiring private user data for public purposes2 and 7#b7 protecting privacy and security of individual user data4 7g7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall annually submit a report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7#a7 a description of the activities carried out under the pilot program2 7#b7 an evaluation of the effectiveness of the pilot program in meeting goals descried in subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 policy recommendations to improve the implementation of anonymous crowdsourced data into planning decisions4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the program4 7i7 ,sunset ,on a date that is #e years after the enactment of this ,act1 this program shall cease to be effective4 #ecjh4 ,automated commercial vehicle reporting 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a repository for submitting entities to submit information to the ,secretary on operations of automated commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purpose of this section shall be to ensure automated commercial motor vehicle safety and transparency in developing and maintaining the repository under this section4 7c7 ,information required 7#a7 ,submissions ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a process for submitting entities operating automated commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce to provide the following information in accordance with paragraph 7#b73 7,a7 ,the name of the submitting entity responsible for the operation of an automated commercial motor vehicle or vehicles4 7,b7 ,the make1 model1 and weight class of such vehicle or vehicles4 7,c7 ,the intended level of automation of such vehicle or vehicles1 according to the taxonomy described in subsection 7f77#a74 7,d7 ,the ,department of ,transportation number or operating authority assigned to the submitting entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 if applicable4 7,e7 ,a list of ,states in which the operation of such vehicle or vehicles will occur and a list of ,federal-aid highways 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code7 on which the operation will occur1 as well as total miles traveled in the previous year on a biannual basis4 7,f7 ,any cargo classifications or passengers to be transported in such vehicle or vehicles1 including whether the submitting entity is transporting such cargo or passengers under contract with another entity4 7,g7 ,documentation of training or certifications provided to any drivers1 or other individuals directly involved in the performance of the dynamic driving task or fallback during operation of the vehicle1 if any4 7,h7 ,any fatigue management plans or work hour limitations applicable to drivers1 if any1 consistent with such standards of the ,department regarding automated commercial motor vehicle drivers4 7,i7 ,law enforcement interaction plans for automated commercial motor vehicles submitted to ,state transportation agencies or ,state and local law enforcement agencies4 7,j7 ,proof of insurance coverage4 7#b7 ,submission and updates 7,a7 ,in general ,a submitting entity responsible for the operation of an automated commercial motor vehicle shall provide the information required under this subsection not later than #fj days after the ,secretary has published the notice establishing the process described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,material change of information ,the submitting entity responsible for the operation of an automated commercial motor vehicle shall notify the ,secretary of any material changes to the information previously provided pursuant to this subsection on an annual basis1 or on a more frequent basis specified by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,amendment and correction ,if a submitting entity responsible for the operation of an automated commercial motor vehicle submits incomplete or inaccurate information pursuant to subsection 7c71 the submitting entity shall be given an opportunity to amend or correct the submission within a reasonable timeframe to be established by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,public availability of information 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,transportation the following information on automated commercial motor vehicles3 7,a7 ,the prevalence of planned operations of such vehicles4 7,b7 ,the characteristics of such operations4 7,c7 ,the geographic location of such operations in a safe manner that reflects only the most significant public road or roads on which the majority of the route takes place1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,protection of information ,any data collected under subsection 7c7 and made publicly available pursuant to this subsection shall be made available in a manner that-- 7,a7 precludes the connection of the data to any individual motor carrier1 shipper1 company1 vehicle manufacturer1 or other submitting entity submitting data2 7,b7 protects the safety1 privacy1 and confidentiality of individuals1 operators1 and submitting entities submitting the data2 and 7,c7 protects from disclosing-- 7i7 trade secrets2 and 7ii7 information obtained from a submitting entity that is commercial or financial and privileged or confidential1 in accordance with section #eeb7;b77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,crash data 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall require submitting entities to submit information regarding collisions which occur during the operation of an automated commercial motor vehicle on public roads while the vehicle's automated driving system is engaged1 including-- 7,a7 fatalities or bodily injury to persons who1 as a result of the injury1 immediately receive medical treatment away from the scene of a collision involving the automated commercial motor vehicle2 7,b7 collisions or damage to property involving an automated commercial motor vehicle that results in an automated commercial motor vehicle or a motor vehicle being transported away from the scene by a tow truck or other motor vehicle2 7,c7 a full description of how the collision or damage to property occurred1 including1 if applicable1 the role of the automated driving system2 and 7,d7 the mode of transportation used by any road users involved in the collision1 including general road users1 as such term is defined under section #ecjd of this ,act4 7#b7 ,data availability ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any submitting entity submitting information under this subsection that has a ,department of ,transportation number or operating authority from the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration-- 7,a7 shall be subject to safety monitoring and oversight under the ,compliance1 ,safety1 and ,accountability program of the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration2 and 7,b7 shall be included when the ,secretary restores the public availability of relevant safety data under such program under section #dbjb7;b7 of this ,act4 7#c7 ,rulemaking 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall initiate a rulemaking to define the term safety incident1 including collisions1 with respect to automated commercial motor vehicle safety4 7,b7 ,update ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall carry out this subsection to require submitting entities to submit information regarding safety incidents instead of collisions upon issuing a final rule under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,voluntary reporting 7i7 ,in general ,to support the rulemaking under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall establish a mechanism through which entities may voluntarily report safety data or other information regarding automated commercial motor vehicles4 7ii7 ,use of data ,the data collected under this subparagraph may only be used to support the rulemaking under this paragraph4 7iii7 ,protection from disclosure ,data or other information submitted under this subparagraph-- 7,i7 shall not be made publicly available2 and 7,,ii7 shall not be disclosed to the public by the ,secretary pursuant to section #eeb7;b77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if the data or other information is submitted to the ,secretary voluntarily and is not required to be submitted to the ,secretary under any other provision of law4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,automated commercial motor vehicle ,the term ,automated commercial motor vehicle means a commercial motor vehicle 7as such term is defined in section #caacb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 that is designed to be operated by a level #c or level #d automated driving system for trips within its operational design domain or a level #e automated driving system for all trips according to the recommended taxonomy published in ,april #bjba1 by the ,society of ,automotive ,engineers ,international 7,j#cjafbjbajd7 or1 when adopted1 equivalent standards established by the ,secretary under chapter #cja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to automated motor vehicles4 7#b7 ,broker ,the term broker has the meaning given such term under section #acajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,employer ,the term employer has the meaning given such term under section #caacb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,freight forwarder ,the term freight forwarder has the meaning given such term in section #acajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,motor carrier ,the term motor carrier has the meaning given such term in section #acajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,submitting entity ,the term submitting entity means either-- 7,a7 a motor carrier2 or 7,b7 a company that is carrying out motor carrier-related operations in interstate commerce on public roads or an employer thereof1 such as a motor carrier1 freight forwarder1 or broker4 7#g7 ,truck platooning ,the term truck platooning means a series of commercial motor vehicles traveling in a unified manner with electronically coordinated braking1 acceleration1 and steering with a driver in the lead commercial motor vehicle4 7g7 ,duplicative reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may not require duplicative reporting4 7#b7 ,joint submissions ,submitting entities working in partnership on the same automated commercial motor vehicle operational trips shall make #a submission of the information required under this section for each general route1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,information ,in developing the reporting process required under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that submitting entities are not required to submit information previously reported to the ,secretary under chapters #aci or #caa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7h7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section shall add to or detract from any existing-- 7#a7 enforcement authority of the ,department of ,transportation2 or 7#b7 authority to operate automated commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce on public roads4 7i7 ,penalties ,an entity that violates any provision of this section shall be subject to civil penalties under section #eba7;b77#b77;,b71 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and criminal penalties under section #eba7;b77#f77;,a7 of such title1 and any other applicable civil and criminal penalties1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7j7 ,treatment ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall treat truck platooning operations the same as automated commercial motor vehicles4 #ecji4 ,task ,force to ,promote ,american ,vehicle ,competitiveness 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,,iii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ff ,domestic ,production of ,electric ,vehicles ,sec4 #ffja4 ,task force4 #ffjb4 ,critical mineral sourcing4 #ffja4 ,task force 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a ,task ,force to ,promote ,american ,vehicle ,competitiveness 7hereinafter referred to as the ,task ,force7 in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of the following officers3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7,d7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy4 7,e7 ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,additional members ,the ,secretary may designate additional members to serve on the ,task ,force4 7#c7 ,officers ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall serve as ,chair and may designate officials to serve as the ,vice ,chair1 and on any working groups of the task force4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 identify and resolve any jurisdictional or regulatory gaps or inconsistencies associated with domestic sourcing and production of electric vehicle batteries to eliminate1 so far as practicable1 impediments to the prompt and safe deployment of domestically produced electric vehicle batteries1 including with respect to safety regulation and oversight1 environmental review1 and funding issues2 7#b7 coordinate agency oversight of nontraditional and emerging electric vehicle battery sourcing and production technologies1 projects1 and engagement with external stakeholders2 7#c7 within applicable statutory authority other than this subsection1 develop1 recommend1 and establish processes1 solutions1 and best practices for identifying1 managing1 and resolving issues regarding domestic sourcing and production of electric vehicle batteries2 and 7#d7 carry out such additional duties as the ,secretary of ,transportation may prescribe1 to the extend consistent with this title4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,task ,force shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on the ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report containing findings on electric vehicle battery sourcing and production issues in the ,united ,states1 recommended strategies or measures to streamline sourcing and production and promote ,american competitiveness1 and any recommended legislative solutions4 #ffjb4 ,critical mineral sourcing 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in conjunction with the ,task ,force to ,promote ,american ,vehicle ,competitiveness1 shall coordinate with the appropriate agencies to increase domestic sourcing of critical minerals and domestic production of electric vehicle batteries4 7b7 ,department coordination ,the ,department of ,transportation shall coordinate with the ,task ,force in implementing section #ecci7;c7 and sections #aea and #aee of title #bc4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of chapters for subtitle ,,iii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ff4;,domestic ,production of ,electric ,vehicles#ffja 4 #ecaj4 ,multimodal transportation demonstration program 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter #a of chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eeaj4 ,multimodal transportation demonstration program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may establish a pilot program for the demonstration of advanced transportation passenger surface transportation modes in small- and mid-sized communities by providing grants to entities to achieve the purposes of the national transportation research and development plan described in section #fejc4 7b7 ,eligible activities ,activities eligible for funding under this section include data availability and interoperability1 traveler support tools and services1 active demand management1 micro-transit1 mobility-on-demand1 and micro-mobility projects to demonstrate first-mile and last-mile transportation connections to the broader transportation system1 and any other activity as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,eligibility ,entities eligible to receive grants under this program include ,state departments of transportation1 local governments1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and transit agencies serving a population of not more than #bjj1jjj individuals1 including communities of economic hardship and communities that experience transportation equity and accessibility issues4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an entity seeking funding under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,collaboration ,each application submitted under this section shall describe how the applying entity will collaborate1 as appropriate1 with other entities1 including institutions of higher education1 ,state and local governments1 regional transportation planning organizations1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 or private sector entities4 7e7 ,funds 7#a7 ,authorization ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out activities under this section #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#b7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project for which a grant is awarded under this section shall not exceed #hj percent4 7#c7 ,sources ,the local share of the cost of a project under this section may include amounts made available to the recipient under-- 7,a7 section #ejd7;b7 of title #bc2 or 7,b7 section #eje of title #bc4 7#d7 ,administration ,the ,secretary may use funds made available to carry out this section for administrative costs under this section4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,micromobility ,the term micromobility has the meaning given such term in section #bag of title #bc4 7#b7 ,mobility on demand ,the term mobility on demand has the meaning given such term in section #ecaf of this title4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eeaj4 ,multimodal transportation demonstration program4 4 #ecaa4 ,heavy freight automated trucking research corridor 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eeaa4 ,heavy freight automated trucking research corridor 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a heavy freight automated trucking research initiative to explore the potential benefits and risks of the broad scale adoption of heavy freight automated commercial motor vehicles4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,in carrying out the initiative established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 support and conduct research and development on automated and connected freight trucking with private industry1 driver associations1 other ,federal agencies1 ,state and local transportation agencies1 and institutions of higher education2 and 7#b7 support or establish a heavy freight automated trucking testing and demonstration corridor and related programs4 7c7 ,research and development agenda ,the ,secretary shall establish an agenda for research and development conducted under subsection 7b77#a7 and the programs described in subsection 7b77#b7 that may include-- 7#a7 analyzing1 modeling1 and piloting the feasibility1 benefits1 and risks of dedicated automated trucking corridors1 including any impact on-- 7,a7 long distance freight movement2 7,b7 supply chains2 7,c7 fuel economy and emissions2 7,d7 transportation infrastructure2 7,e7 vehicle miles traveled2 7,f7 small business concerns 7as defined in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb72 7,g7 the trucking industry workforce1 such as any impact on pay1 benefits1 and working conditions in both long-haul trucking and any related driving jobs2 7,h7 safety1 including interactions with non-automated motor vehicles and other road users2 and 7,i7 surrounding communities2 and 7#b7 providing deployment guidance1 including for-- 7,a7 cyber-physical security2 and 7,b7 human factors1 such as-- 7i7 human-machine interfaces2 7ii7 psychological impacts2 7iii7 driver training2 and 7iv7 strategies to address any impacts on the workforce1 such as impacts on driver retention1 wages1 benefits1 and working conditions within the trucking industry4 7d7 ,outreach and consultation ,in developing the research agenda under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall conduct outreach to1 and solicit input from1 public1 private1 and academic stakeholders1 including individual workers and labor organizations 7as such terms are defined in section #b of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb774 7e7 ,eligibility ,an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb77 or a consortium composed of nonprofit research organizations and institutions of higher education shall be eligible to receive grants under this section4 7f7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary may award grants to eligible entities described in subsection 7e7 to carry out this section4 7g7 ,selection criteria ,in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 give preference to the recipient's past and current collaboration with local and ,state transportation agencies1 other ,federal agencies1 private industry1 and driver associations in activities related to this section2 7#b7 give preference to a recipient whose geographic location offers access to long-haul trucking corridors2 7#c7 consider the extent to which an applicant's proposal would involve participation by local1 regional1 and national stakeholders2 and 7#d7 consider the local1 regional1 and national impacts of the applicant's proposal4 7h7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this section1 a grant recipient shall match #ej percent of the costs of establishing and operating the test corridor and related activities carried out by the grant recipient4 7#b7 ,sources ,the matching amounts referred to in paragraph 7#a7 may include amounts made available to the recipient under-- 7,a7 section #ejd7;b7 of title #bc2 or 7,b7 section #eje of title #bc4 7i7 ,transparency ,the results of testing and research funded under this section shall be made available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,transportation4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #f1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf for activities carried out under this section4 7k7 ,heavy freight automated commercial motor vehicle defined ,in this section1 the term heavy freight automated commercial motor vehicle means a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle 7as such term is defined in section #caaja7 that-- 7#a7 has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of at least #bf1jja pounds1 whichever is greater2 and 7#b7 is designed to be operated exclusively by a ,level #d automated driving system for trips within the vehicle's operational design domain or a ,level #e automated driving system for all trips according to the recommended standards published in ,april #bjba1 by the ,society of ,automotive ,engineers ,international 7,j#cjafbjbajd7 or1 when adopted1 equivalent standards established by the ,secretary with respect to automated motor vehicles4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eeaa4 ,heavy freight automated trucking research corridor4 4 ,d ,surface ,transportation ,funding ,pilot ,programs #edja4 ,state surface transportation system funding pilot ,section #fjbj of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,application ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 a ,state or group of ,states shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,eligible projects ,the ,secretary may provide grants to ,states or a group of ,states under this section for the following projects3 7,a7 ,state pilot projects 7i7 ,in general ,a pilot project to demonstrate a user-based alternative revenue mechanism in a ,state4 7ii7 ,limitation ,if an applicant has previously been awarded a grant under this section1 such applicant's proposed pilot project must be comprised of core activities or iterations not substantially similar in manner or scope to activities previously carried out by the applicant with a grant for a project under this section4 7,b7 ,state implementation projects ,a project-- 7i7 to implement a user-based alternative revenue mechanism that collects revenue to be expended on projects for the surface transportation system of the ,state2 or 7ii7 that demonstrates progress towards implementation of a user-based alternative revenue mechanism1 with consideration for previous grants awarded to the applicant under this section4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #b or more future2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,to test solutions to ensure the privacy and security of data collected for the purpose of implementing a user-based alternative revenue mechanism4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7 by striking to test the design1 acceptance1 and implementation of a user-based alternative revenue mechanism and inserting to test the design and acceptance of1 or implement1 a user-based alternative revenue mechanism2 7#d7 in subsection 7g7 by striking #ej percent and inserting #hj percent2 7#e7 in subsection 7i7 by inserting and containing a determination of the characteristics of the most successful mechanisms with the highest potential for future widespread deployment before the period at the end2 and 7#f7 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting the following3 7j7 ,funding ,of amounts made available to carry out this section-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #ag1ejj1jjj shall be used to carry out projects under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 and #ag1ejj1jjj shall be used to carry out projects under subsection 7b77#b77;,b72 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be used to carry out projects under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 and #bj1jjj1jjj shall be used to carry out projects under subsection 7b77#b77;,b72 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #ab1ejj1jjj shall be used to carry out projects under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 and #bb1ejj1jjj shall be used to carry out projects under subsection 7b77#b77;,b72 and 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be used to carry out projects under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 and #be1jjj1jjj shall be used to carry out projects under subsection 7b77#b77;,b74 4 ,e ,miscellaneous #eeja4 ,ergonomic seating working group 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall convene a working group to examine the seating standards for commercial drivers4 7#b7 ,members ,at a minimum1 the working group shall include-- 7,a7 seat manufacturers2 7,b7 commercial vehicle manufacturers2 7,c7 transit vehicle manufacturers2 7,d7 labor representatives for the trucking industry2 7,e7 representatives from organizations engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of transit workers in not fewer than three ,states2 and 7,f7 musculoskeletal health experts4 7b7 ,objectives ,the ,secretary shall pursue the following objectives through the working group3 7#a7 ,to identify health issues1 including musculoskeletal health issues1 that afflict commercial drivers due to sitting for long periods of time while on duty4 7#b7 ,to identify the impact that commercial vehicle sizing1 design1 and safety measures have on women in comparison to men1 and to identify designs that may improve the health and safety of women drivers4 7#c7 ,to identify research topics for further development and best practices to improve seating4 7#d7 ,to determine ways to incorporate improved seating into manufacturing standards for public transit vehicles and commercial vehicles4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the working group shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the findings of the working group under this section and any recommendations for the adoption of better ergonomic seating for commercial drivers4 7#b7 ,publication ,upon receipt of the report in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the ,department4 7d7 ,applicability of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be subject to the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 #eejb4 ,repeal of section #fcad of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,in general ,section #fcad of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,title analysis ,the analysis for chapter #fc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #fcad4 7#b7 ,section #fcjg ,section #fcjg7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking or section #fcad7;b72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking or section #fcad7;b72 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking or section #fcad7;b72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 by striking or section #fcad7;b74 #eejc4 ,transportation workforce outreach program 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eeab4 ,transportation workforce outreach program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and administer a transportation workforce outreach program that carries out a series of public service announcement campaigns during fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of each campaign carried out under the program shall be to achieve the following objectives3 7#a7 ,increase awareness of career opportunities in the transportation sector1 including aviation pilots1 safety inspectors1 mechanics and technicians1 maritime transportation workers1 air traffic controllers1 flight attendants1 truck drivers1 engineers1 transit workers1 railroad workers1 and other transportation professionals4 7#b7 ,increase diversity1 including race1 gender1 ethnicity1 veteran status1 and socioeconomic status1 of professionals in the transportation sector4 7c7 ,advertising ,the ,secretary may use1 or authorize the use of1 funds available to carry out the program for the development1 production1 and use of broadcast1 digital1 and print media advertising and outreach in carrying out campaigns under this section4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there are authorized to be appropriated #e1jjj1jjj for each fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eeab4 ,transportation workforce outreach program4 4 #eejd4 ,advisory council on transportation statistics ,section #fcje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,the ,director and all that follows to the period and inserting ,notwithstanding section #dah of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed71 not later than #f months after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,director shall establish and consult with an advisory council on transportation statistics42 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d77#c74 #eeje4 ,,gao review of discretionary grant programs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a review of the extent to which the ,secretary is considering the needs of and awarding funding through covered discretionary grant programs to projects that serve-- 7#a7 low-income communities2 7#b7 minority communities2 and 7#c7 populations that are underserved or have limited transportation choices4 7b7 ,recommendations ,the ,comptroller ,general shall include as part of the review under subsection 7a7 recommendations to the ,secretary on possible means to improve consideration of projects that serve the unique needs of communities described in subsection 7a77#a74 7c7 ,definition of covered discretionary grant program ,for purposes of this section1 the term covered discretionary grant programs means the ,projects of ,national and ,regional ,significance program under section #aag of title #bc1 the ,community ,transportation ,investment ,grant program under section #agc of such title1 and the ,community ,climate ,innovation ,grant program under section #agb of such title4 ,,vi ,multimodal ,transportation #fjja4 ,national multimodal freight policy ,section #gjaja7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting in rural and urban areas after freight transportation2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 travel within population centers2 and 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#i7 by striking 2 and and inserting the following3 including-- 7,a7 greenhouse gas emissions2 7,b7 local air pollution2 7,c7 minimizing1 capturing1 or treating stormwater runoff or other adverse impacts to water quality2 and 7,d7 wildlife habitat loss2 2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#aj7 as paragraph 7#aa72 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 to decrease any adverse impact of freight transportation on communities located near freight facilities or freight corridors2 and 4 #fjjb4 ,national freight strategic plan ,section #gjajb7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking shall and all that follows through the end and inserting the following3 shall-- 7#a7 update the plan and publish the updated plan on the public website of the ,department of ,transportation2 and 7#b7 include in the update described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 each item described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 best practices to reduce the adverse environmental impacts of freight-related-- 7i7 greenhouse gas emissions2 7ii7 local air pollution2 7iii7 stormwater runoff or other adverse impacts to water quality2 and 7iv7 wildlife habitat loss4 4 #fjjc4 ,national multimodal freight network ,section #gjajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c7 by striking of the ,united ,states that have and inserting the following3 of the ,united ,states that-- 7i7 have a total annual value of cargo of at least #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 as identified by ,united ,states ,customs and ,border ,protection and reported by the ,bureau of the ,census2 or 7ii7 have 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively 7and adjust the margins accordingly72 and 7ii7 by striking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing a plan to designate a final ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network1 including a detailed summary of the resources within the ,office of the ,secretary that will be dedicated to carrying out such plan4 7,b7 ,designation of ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network ,not later than #fj days after the submission of the report described in subparagraph 7,a71 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c7-- 7i7 by inserting and metropolitan planning organizations after ,states2 and 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in the header by inserting and metropolitan planning organization after ,state2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,critical urban freight facilities and corridors 7i7 ,area with a population of over #ejj1jjj ,in an urbanized area with a population of #ejj1jjj or more individuals1 the representative metropolitan planning organization1 in consultation with the ,state1 may designate a freight facility or corridor within the borders of the ,state as a critical urban freight facility or corridor4 7ii7 ,area with a population of less than #ejj1jjj ,in an urbanized area with a population of less than #ejj1jjj individuals1 the ,state1 in consultation with the representative metropolitan planning organization1 may designate a freight facility or corridor within the borders of the ,state as a critical urban freight corridor4 7iii7 ,designation ,a designation may be made under subparagraph 7i7 or 7ii7 if the facility or corridor is in an urbanized area1 regardless of population1 and such facility or corridor-- 7,i7 provides access to the primary highway freight system1 the ,interstate system1 or an intermodal freight facility2 7,,ii7 is located within a corridor of a route on the primary highway freight system and provides an alternative option important to goods movement2 7,,iii7 serves a major freight generator1 logistics center1 or manufacturing and warehouse industrial land2 7,,iv7 connects to an international port of entry2 7,v7 provides access to a significant air1 rail1 water1 or other freight facility in the ,state2 or 7,,vi7 is important to the movement of freight within the region1 as determined by the metropolitan planning organization or the ,state4 7,d7 ,limitation ,a ,state may propose additional designations to the ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network in the ,state in an amount that is-- 7i7 for a highway project1 not more than #bj percent of the total mileage designated by the ,under ,secretary in the ,state2 and 7ii7 for a non-highway project1 using a limitation determined by the ,under ,secretary4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,required network components ,in designating or redesignating the ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network1 the ,under ,secretary shall ensure that the ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network includes the components described in subsection 7b77#b74 4 #fjjd4 ,state freight advisory committees ,section #gjbja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and local governments and inserting local governments1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and the departments with responsibility for environmental protection and air quality of the ,state4 #fjje4 ,state freight plans ,section #gjbjb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 by inserting and urban after rural2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#i7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#aj7 as paragraph 7#ab72 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 strategies and goals to decrease freight-related-- 7,a7 greenhouse gas emissions2 7,b7 local air pollution2 7,c7 stormwater runoff or other adverse impacts to water quality2 and 7,d7 wildlife habitat loss2 7#aa7 strategies and goals to decrease any adverse impact of freight transportation on communities located near freight facilities or freight corridors2 and 4 #fjjf4 ,study of freight transportation fee 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,commissioner of the ,internal ,revenue ,service1 shall establish a joint task force to study the establishment and administration of a fee on multimodal freight surface transportation services4 7b7 ,contents ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an estimation of the revenue that a fee of up to #a percent on freight transportation services would raise4 7#b7 ,an identification of the entities that would be subject to such a fee paid by the owners or suppliers of cargo4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the administrative capacity of ,federal agencies and freight industry participants to collect such a fee and ensure compliance with fee requirements4 7#d7 ,policy options to prevent avoidance of such a fee1 including diversion of freight services to foreign countries4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate the study required under subsection 7a74 #fjjg4 ,national ,surface ,transportation and ,innovative ,finance ,bureau ,section #aaf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 to provide assistance and communicate best practices and financing and funding opportunities to eligible entities for the programs referred to in subsection 7d77#a71 including by-- 7,a7 conducting proactive outreach to communities located outside of metropolitan or micropolitan statistical areas 7as such areas are defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget7 using data from the most recent decennial ,census2 and 7,b7 coordinating with the ,office of ,rural ,development of the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,office of ,community ,revitalization of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and any other agencies that provide technical assistance for rural communities1 as determined by the ,executive ,director2 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7k72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following3 7j7 ,annual progress report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and annually thereafter1 the ,executive ,director shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7#a7 the use of funds authorized under section #fje7;f7 of title #bc2 and 7#b7 the progress of the ,bureau in carrying out the purposes described in subsection 7b74 4 #fjjh4 ,transportation equity advisory committee 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish an advisory committee1 to be known as the ,transportation ,equity ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,committee71 regarding comprehensive and interdisciplinary issues related to transportation equity from a variety of stakeholders in transportation planning1 design1 research1 policy1 and advocacy4 7#b7 ,purpose of the advisory committee ,the ,committee established under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide independent advice and recommendations to the ,secretary on transportation equity1 including developing a strategic plan with recommendations to the ,secretary on national transportation metrics and the effect on such factors as economic development1 connectivity1 and public engagement4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,committee shall evaluate the work of the ,department of ,transportation in connecting people to economic and related forms of opportunity and revitalize communities in carrying out its strategic1 research1 technological1 regulatory1 community engagement1 and economic policy activities related to transportation and opportunity4 ,decisions directly affecting implementation of transportation policy remain with the ,secretary4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall appoint an odd number of members of not less than #i but not more than #ae members 7with a quorum consisting of a majority of members rounded up to the nearest odd number71 to include balanced representation from academia1 community groups1 industry and business1 non-governmental organizations1 ,state and local governments1 federally recognized ,tribal ,governments1 advocacy organizations1 and indigenous groups with varying points of view4 7#b7 ,broad representation ,to the extent practicable1 members of the ,committee shall reflect a variety of backgrounds and experiences1 geographic diversity1 including urban1 rural1 tribal1 territories1 and underserved and marginalized communities throughout the country1 and individuals with expertise in related areas such as housing1 health care1 and the environment4 7#c7 ,replacement for non-active members ,the ,secretary may remove a non-active member who misses #c consecutive meetings and appoint a replacement to service for the period of time set forth in paragraph 7#e74 7#d7 ,meetings ,the ,committee shall meet not less than #b times each year with not more than #i months between meetings at a reasonable time1 in a place accessible to the public1 and in a room large enough to accommodate the ,committee members1 staff1 and reasonable number of interested members of the public4 ,the room in which the ,committee meets shall be large enough to accommodate at least #ajj and shall be compliant with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7#e7 ,term ,each member of the ,committee shall serve a #b-year term with not more than #b consecutive term reappointments1 but may continue service until a replacement is appointed4 7#f7 ,support ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,policy of the ,department of the ,department of ,transportation shall provide necessary funding1 logistics1 and administrative support for the ,committee4 7d7 ,application of ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall apply to the ,committee established under this section1 with the exception of section #ad of such ,act4 #fjji4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that walking1 bicycling1 and public transportation are complementary modes of transportation1 and that pedestrian and bicycle pathways and related improvements within the right-of-way of public transportation are an appropriate use of the right-of-way for the benefit of the public1 do not exceed the reasonable use of the right-of-way1 and every effort should be made to support the development and safe operation of such pedestrian and bicycle pathways4 ,,vii ,transportation ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act #gjja4 ,transportation ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act 7a7 ,creditworthiness ,section #fjb7;a77#b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iv7-- 7,a7 by striking a rating and inserting an investment grade rating2 and 7,b7 by striking #ge1jjj1jjj and inserting #aej1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking the senior debt and inserting senior debt2 and 7,b7 by striking credit instrument is for an amount less than #ge1jjj1jjj and inserting total amount of other senior debt and the ,federal credit instrument is less than #aej1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,buy ,america application ,section #fjb7;c77#a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking of title #di inserting and section #bbije7;a7 of title #di1 subject to the requirements of section #ecbj7o7 of title #di14 7c7 ,non-,federal share ,section #fjc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#h7 and inserting the following3 7#h7 ,non-,federal share ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#i7 and section #aag7;j77#b71 the proceeds of a secured loan under the ,,tifia program shall be considered to be part of the non-,federal share of project costs required under this title or chapter #ec of title #di1 if the loan is repayable from non-,federal funds4 4 7d7 ,exemption of funds from ,,tifia ,federal share requirement ,section #fjc7;b77#i7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,territories ,funds provided for a territory under section #afe7;c7 shall not be considered ,federal assistance for purposes of subparagraph 7,a74 4 7e7 ,streamlined application process ,section #fjc7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,additional terms for expedited decisions 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall implement an expedited decision timeline for public agency borrowers seeking secured loans that meet-- 7i7 the terms under paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 the additional criteria described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,additional criteria ,the additional criteria referred to in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 are the following3 7i7 ,the secured loan is made on terms and conditions that substantially conform to the conventional terms and conditions established by the ,national ,surface ,transportation ,innovative ,finance ,bureau4 7ii7 ,the secured loan is rated in the ,a category or higher4 7iii7 ,the ,,tifia program share of eligible project costs is #cc percent or less4 7iv7 ,the applicant demonstrates a reasonable expectation that the contracting process for the project can commence by not later than #ij days after the date on which a ,federal credit instrument is obligated for the project under the ,,tifia program4 7v7 ,the project has received a categorical exclusion1 a finding of no significant impact1 or a record of decision under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,c7 ,written notice ,the ,secretary shall provide to an applicant seeking a secured loan under the expedited decision process under this paragraph a written notice informing the applicant whether the ,secretary has approved or disapproved the application by not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits to the applicant a letter indicating that the ,national ,surface ,transportation ,innovative ,finance ,bureau has commenced the creditworthiness review of the project4 4 7f7 ,assistance to small projects ,section #fje7;f77#a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #b1jjj1jjj and inserting #c1jjj1jjj4 7g7 ,administrative funds ,section #fjh7;a77#e7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #f1hge1jjj and all that follows through the period and inserting #b4e percent for the administration of the ,,tifia program44 7h7 ,application process report ,section #fji7;b77#b77;,a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7iv7 by striking and2 7#b7 in clause 7v7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 whether the project is located in a metropolitan statistical area1 micropolitan statistical area1 or neither 7as such areas are defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget74 4 7i7 ,status reports ,section #fji of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,status reports 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall publish on the website for the ,,tifia program-- 7,a7 on a monthly basis1 a current status report on all submitted letters of interest and applications received for assistance under the ,,tifia program2 and 7,b7 on a quarterly basis1 a current status report on all approved applications for assistance under the ,,tifia program4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,each monthly and quarterly status report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 with respect to each project included in the status report-- 7,a7 the name of the party submitting the letter of interest or application2 7,b7 the name of the project2 7,c7 the date on which the letter of interest or application was received2 7,d7 the estimated project eligible costs2 7,e7 the type of credit assistance sought2 and 7,f7 the anticipated fiscal year and quarter for closing of the credit assistance4 4 #gjjb4 ,transportation infrastructure finance and innovation act of #aiih temporary loan relief due to ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible borrower ,the term eligible borrower means a recipient of an eligible loan administered by the ,national ,surface ,transportation and ,innovative ,finance ,bureau4 7#b7 ,eligible loan ,the term eligible loan means a loan provided on or before the date of enactment of this ,act under a program described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of #aaf7;d77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,interest rate reset 7#a7 ,in general ,if1 at any time after the date of execution of an eligible loan1 the eligible borrower of such eligible loan is impacted by ,,covid-#ai and unable to generate sufficient revenues from the dedicated revenue source to pay the scheduled repayments of principal and interest on such eligible loan-- 7,a7 the eligible borrower may submit to the ,secretary a request to reset the interest rate of the eligible loan in such manner and containing such information as the ,secretary may require2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary-- 7i7 in accordance with such criteria as the ,secretary may establish under subsection 7d71 shall determine whether the eligible borrower is impacted by ,,covid-#ai2 and 7ii7 if a positive determination is made under clause 7i71 may reset the interest rate of such eligible loan 7including through amendment of such eligible loan7 to a lower interest rate equal to not less than the yield on ,united ,states ,treasury securities of a similar maturity to the maturity of the eligible loan on the date of the reset1 in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,applicability ,a lower interest rate provided for an eligible loan pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii7 shall apply until the final maturity date of the eligible loan4 7c7 ,other loan modifications ,with respect to an eligible borrower impacted by ,,covid-#ai1 the ,secretary1 on determining that the eligible borrower has been impacted by ,,covid-#ai1 may-- 7#a7 allow1 for a maximum aggregate period of not more than #e years1 an obligor to add unpaid principal and interest to the outstanding balance of the loan1 subject to the requirements under section #ejb7;j77#c77;,b7 of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;j77#c77;,b77 or section #fjc7;c77#c77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as applicable2 and 7#b7 extend any applicable disbursement period established under an agreement for credit assistance made pursuant to section #ejb of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7 or section #fjc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as applicable4 7d7 ,criteria 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a lower interest rate or other loan modification under this section1 an eligible borrower shall achieve compliance with such criteria as the ,secretary may establish1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,factors for consideration ,in establishing criteria for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may take into consideration such factors as the ,secretary determines to be relevant1 including achieving the objectives of-- 7,a7 maintaining the operation of a project carried out by an eligible borrower in a disaster1 emergency1 or other extenuating circumstance2 7,b7 mitigating the financial impact on an eligible borrower of a disaster1 emergency1 or other extenuating circumstance2 and 7,c7 protecting the interests of the ,federal ,government in critical infrastructure4 7e7 ,effective period 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority of the ,secretary to reset interest rates pursuant to this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 7#b7 ,effect of subsection ,nothing in this subsection affects any eligible loan that is modified pursuant to this section on or before ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 #gjjc4 ,federal requirements for ,,tifia eligibility and project selection 7a7 ,in general ,section #fjb7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,payment and performance security 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the design and construction of a project carried out with assistance under the ,,tifia program shall have appropriate payment and performance security1 regardless of whether the obligor is a ,state1 local government1 agency or instrumentality of a ,state or local government1 public authority1 or private party4 7,b7 ,written determination ,if payment and performance security is required to be furnished by applicable ,state or local statute or regulation1 the ,secretary may accept such payment and performance security requirements applicable to the obligor if the ,federal interest with respect to ,federal funds and other project risk related to design and construction is adequately protected4 7,c7 ,no determination or applicable requirements ,if there are no payment and performance security requirements applicable to the obligor1 the security under section #caca7;b7 of title #dj or an equivalent ,state or local requirement1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall be required4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to any agreement for credit assistance entered into on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,c ,hazardous ,materials ,transportation #hjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,improving ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,act of #bjba4 ,i ,authorizations #haja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #eabh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#b7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#c7 #ga1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#d7 #gc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7#e7 #gd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj and inserting fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #ba1ihh1jjj and inserting #bd1jbe1jjj2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 by striking #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj and inserting #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 by striking #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj and inserting #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,assistance with local emergency responder training grants ,from the ,hazardous ,materials ,emergency ,preparedness ,fund established under section #eaaf7;h71 the ,secretary may expend #a1hjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf to carry out the grant program under section #eajg7;j74 4 ,,ii ,hazardous ,materials ,safety and ,improvement #hbja4 ,repeal of certain requirements related to lithium cells and batteries 7a7 ,repeal ,section #hbh of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note71 and the item relating to such section in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ccc of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking 7,a7 ,in general4-- and all that follows through the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking ,pursuant to section #hbh of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note71 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7h7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,,icao ,technical ,instructions ,the term ,,icao ,technical ,instructions means the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization ,technical ,instructions for the ,safe ,transport of ,dangerous ,goods by ,air4 4 7c7 ,lithium battery safety evaluation and report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall evaluate outstanding recommendations of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board regarding transportation of lithium batteries by air4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a report on the evaluation described in paragraph 7#a74 #hbjb4 ,transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail tank car 7a7 ,stay of authorization for transportation of liquefied natural gas by tank car 7#a7 ,in general ,any regulation authorizing the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail tank car issued before the date of enactment of this ,act shall have no force or effect until-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,transportation conducts the evaluation1 testing1 and analysis required in subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d72 7,b7 the ,secretary issues the report required by subsection 7e72 7,c7 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states completes the evaluation and report required under subsection 7g72 and 7,d7 the ,secretary issues a final rule updating the regulation described in this paragraph that incorporates the additional data1 research1 and analysis required under this section4 7#b7 ,permit or approval ,the ,secretary shall rescind any special permit or approval for the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail tank car issued before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,evaluation ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 shall initiate an evaluation of the safety1 security1 and environmental risks of transporting liquefied natural gas by rail4 7c7 ,testing ,in conducting the evaluation under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration shall-- 7#a7 perform physical testing of rail tank cars1 including1 at a minimum1 the ,,dot-#aac;,c#abj-,w#i specification1 to evaluate the performance of such rail tank cars in the event of an accident or derailment1 including evaluation of the extent to which design and construction features such as steel thickness and valve protections prevent or mitigate the release of liquefied natural gas2 7#b7 analyze multiple release scenarios1 including derailments1 front-end collisions1 rear-end collisions1 side-impact collisions1 grade-crossing collisions1 punctures1 and impact of an incendiary device1 at a minimum of three speeds of travel with a sufficient range of speeds to evaluate the safety1 security1 and environmental risks posed under real-world operating conditions2 and 7#c7 examine the effects of exposure to climate conditions across rail networks1 including temperature1 humidity1 and any other factors that the ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration determines could influence performance of rail tank cars and components of such rail tank cars4 7d7 ,other factors ,to consider ,in conducting the evaluation under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety shall evaluate the impact of a discharge of liquefied natural gas from a rail tank car on public safety and the environment1 and consider-- 7#a7 the safety benefits of route restrictions1 speed restrictions1 enhanced brake requirements1 personnel requirements1 rail tank car technological requirements1 and other operating controls2 7#b7 the inclusion of consist restrictions1 including limitations on the arrangement and quantity of rail tank cars carrying liquefied natural gas in any given consist2 7#c7 the identification of potential impact areas1 and the number of homes and structures potentially endangered by a discharge in rural1 suburban1 and urban environments2 7#d7 the impact of discharge on the environment1 including air quality impacts2 7#e7 the benefits of advanced notification to the ,department of ,transportation1 ,state ,emergency ,response ,commissions1 and ,tribal ,emergency ,response ,commissions of routes for moving liquefied natural gas by rail tank car2 7#f7 how first responders respond to an incident1 including the extent to which specialized equipment or training would be required and the cost to communities for acquiring any necessary equipment or training2 7#g7 whether thermal radiation could occur from a discharge2 7#h7 an evaluation of the rail tank car authorized by the ,secretary of ,transportation for liquefied natural gas or similar cryogenic liquids1 and a determination of whether specific safety enhancements or new standards are necessary to ensure the safety of rail transport of liquefied natural gas2 and 7#i7 the risks posed by the transportation of liquefied natural gas by ,international ,organization for ,standardization containers authorized by the ,federal ,railroad ,administration4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and make available to the public-- 7#a7 a report based on the evaluation and testing conducted under subsections 7b7 and 7c71 which shall include the results of the evaluation and testing and recommendations for mitigating or eliminating the safety1 security1 environmental1 and other risks of an accident or incident involving the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail2 and 7#b7 a complete list of all research related to the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail conducted by the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 or any other entity of the ,federal ,government since #bjaj that includes1 for each research item-- 7,a7 the title of any reports or studies produced with respect to the research2 7,b7 the agency1 entity1 or organization performing the research2 7,c7 the names of all authors and co-authors of any report or study produced with respect to the research2 and 7,d7 the date any related report was published or is expected to publish4 7f7 ,data collection ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration and the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration shall collect any relevant data or records necessary to complete the evaluation required by subsection 7b74 7g7 ,,gao report ,after the evaluation required by subsection 7b7 has been completed1 the ,comptroller ,general shall conduct an independent evaluation to verify that the ,federal ,railroad ,administration and the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration complied with the requirements of this ,act1 and transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the findings of such independent evaluation4 7h7 ,funding ,from the amounts made available for fiscal year #bjbb under section #eabh7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall expend not less than #d1jjj1jjj and not more than #f1jjj1jjj to carry out the evaluation under subsection 7a74 #hbjc4 ,hazardous materials training requirements and grants ,section #eajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,assistance with local emergency responder training ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to nonprofit organizations to develop hazardous materials response training for emergency responders and make such training available electronically or in person4 4 #hbjd4 ,lithium battery approval 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ea of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eabi4 ,lithium battery approval 7a7 ,approval to transport certain batteries in commerce ,a person may not transport in commerce a specified lithium battery that is determined by the ,secretary to be a high safety or security risk unless-- 7#a7 the manufacturer of such battery receives an approval from the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 the manufacture of such battery meets the requirements of this section and the regulations issued under subsection 7d74 7b7 ,term of approval ,an approval granted to a manufacturer under this section shall not exceed #e years4 7c7 ,approval process ,to receive an approval for a specified lithium battery under this section1 a manufacturer shall-- 7#a7 allow the ,secretary1 or an entity designated by the ,secretary1 to inspect the applicant's manufacturing process and procedures2 7#b7 bear the cost of any inspection carried out under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 develop and implement1 with respect to the manufacture of such battery-- 7,a7 a comprehensive quality management program2 and 7,b7 appropriate product identification1 marking1 documentation1 lifespan1 and tracking measures4 7d7 ,regulations required ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations to carry out this section4 ,such regulations shall include-- 7#a7 parameters for1 and a process for receiving1 an approval under this section2 and 7#b7 a determination of the types of specified lithium batteries that pose a high safety or security risk in transport1 including battery or cell type1 size1 and energy storage capacity4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to affect any provision1 limitation1 or prohibition with respect to the transportation of a specified lithium battery in effect as of the date of enactment of this section2 or 7#b7 to authorize transportation of any such battery if such transportation is not already authorized as of the date of enactment of this section4 7f7 ,specified lithium battery defined ,in this section1 the term specified lithium battery means-- 7#a7 a lithium ion cell or battery2 or 7#b7 a lithium metal cell or battery4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ea of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eabi4 ,lithium battery approval4 4 #hbje4 ,transportation of carbon dioxide ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may not propose1 issue1 or enforce any rule1 regulation1 or guidance that prohibits the bulk transportation of captured carbon dioxide1 in solid1 liquid1 or gaseous form1 by pipeline1 rail1 or ship4 #hbjf4 ,seismicity 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission1 shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences under which the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall prepare a report containing-- 7#a7 the results of a study that-- 7,a7 evaluates the current ,federal requirements for pipeline facility design1 siting1 construction1 operation and maintenance1 and integrity management1 relating to seismicity1 land subsidence1 landslides1 slope instability1 frost heave1 soil settlement1 erosion1 and other dynamic geologic conditions that may pose a safety risk2 7,b7 identifies any discrepancy in such requirements that apply to operators of gas pipeline facilities and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities2 and 7,c7 identifies any deficiencies in industry practices related to such requirements2 and 7#b7 any recommendations of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences based on such results4 7b7 ,report to congress ,upon completion of the report prepared pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate the report4 7c7 ,pipeline facilities ,in this section1 the term pipeline facility has the meaning given that term in section #fjaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,d ,rail #ijja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,transforming ,rail by ,accelerating ,investment ,nationwide ,act or the ,,train ,act4 ,i ,authorizations #iaja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,authorization of grants to ,amtrak 7#a7 ,northeast ,corridor ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,transportation for the use of ,amtrak for activities associated with the ,northeast ,corridor the following amounts3 7,a7 ,for fiscal year #bjbb1 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,for fiscal year #bjbc1 #b1fjj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,for fiscal year #bjbd1 #b1gjj1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,for fiscal year #bjbe1 #b1hjj1jjj1jjj4 7,e7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #b1ijj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,national ,network ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the use of ,amtrak for activities associated with the ,national ,network the following amounts3 7,a7 ,for fiscal year #bjbb1 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,for fiscal year #bjbc1 #c1fjj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,for fiscal year #bjbd1 #c1gjj1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,for fiscal year #bjbe1 #c1hjj1jjj1jjj4 7,e7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #c1ijj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,project management oversight ,the ,secretary may withhold up to one-half of one percent annually from the amounts made available under subsection 7a7 for oversight4 7c7 ,amtrak common benefit costs for ,state-,supported routes ,for fiscal year #bjbb1 if funds are made available under subsection 7a77#b7 in excess of the amounts authorized for fiscal year #bjbj under section #aaaja7;b7 of the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 ,amtrak shall use up to #bej1jjj1jjj of the excess funds to defray the share of operating costs of ,amtrak's national assets 7as such term is defined in section #bdcbj7;c77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 and corporate services 7as such term is defined pursuant to section #bdcag7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 that is allocated to the ,state-supported services4 ,after the update of the cost methodology policy required under section #bdgab7;a77#g77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is implemented1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the use of ,amtrak such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf for the implementation of the updated policy4 7d7 ,state-,supported ,route ,committee ,of the funds made available under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary may make available up to #d1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year for the ,state-,supported ,route ,committee established under section #bdgab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,northeast ,corridor ,commission ,of the funds made available under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary may make available up to #f1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year for the ,northeast ,corridor ,commission established under section #bdije of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations for ,amtrak ,office of ,inspector ,general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of ,amtrak the following amounts3 7#a7 ,for fiscal year #bjbb1 #bf1ejj1jjj4 7#b7 ,for fiscal year #bjbc1 #bg1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for fiscal year #bjbd1 #bg1ejj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for fiscal year #bjbe1 #bh1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #bh1ejj1jjj4 7g7 ,passenger rail improvement1 modernization1 and expansion grants 7#a7 ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out section #bbijf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the following amounts3 7,a7 ,for fiscal year #bjbb1 #e1hjj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,for fiscal year #bjbc1 #e1ijj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,for fiscal year #bjbd1 #f1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,for fiscal year #bjbe1 #f1ajj1jjj1jjj4 7,e7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #f1bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,project management oversight ,the ,secretary may withhold up to #a percent of the total amount appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for the costs of program management oversight1 including providing technical assistance and project planning guidance1 of grants carried out under section #bbijf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,high-speed rail corridor planning ,the ,secretary shall withhold at least #d percent of funding in paragraph 7#a7 for the purposes described in section #bbijf7;a77#a77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,any funds withheld by this paragraph that remain unobligated at the end of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which such funds are made available may be used for any eligible project under section #bbijf of such title4 7h7 ,consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out section #bbijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the following amounts3 7,a7 ,for fiscal year #bjbb1 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,for fiscal year #bjbc1 #a1cjj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,for fiscal year #bjbd1 #a1djj1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,for fiscal year #bjbe1 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj4 7,e7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #a1fjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,project management oversight ,the ,secretary may withhold up to #b percent of the total amount appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for the costs of program management oversight1 including providing technical assistance and project planning guidance1 of grants carried out under section #bbijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,rail safety public awareness ,of the amounts made available under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may make available up to #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf to make grants under section #bbijg7o7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,railroad trespassing enforcement ,of the amounts made available under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may make available up to #bej1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf to make grants under section #bbijg7p7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,railroad trespassing suicide prevention ,of the amounts made available under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may make available up to #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf to make grants under section #bbijg7q7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7i7 ,bridges1 stations1 and tunnels grants 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out section #bbiji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the following amounts3 7,a7 ,for fiscal year #bjbb1 #d1hjj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,for fiscal year #bjbc1 #d1ijj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,for fiscal year #bjbd1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,for fiscal year #bjbe1 #e1ajj1jjj1jjj4 7,e7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #e1bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,project management oversight ,the ,secretary may withhold up to one half of #a percent of the total amount appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for the costs of program management oversight1 including providing technical assistance and project planning guidance1 of grants carried out under section #bbiji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7j7 ,railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for payment of credit risk premiums in accordance with section #ejb7;f77#a7 of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;f77#a77 the following amounts1 to remain available until expended3 7,a7 ,for fiscal year #bjbb1 #afj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,for fiscal year #bjbc1 #agj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,for fiscal year #bjbd1 #ahj1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,for fiscal year #bjbe1 #aij1jjj1jjj4 7,e7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,refund of premium ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #gj1jjj1jjj to repay the credit risk premium under section #ejb of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7 for each loan in cohort #c1 as defined by the memorandum to the ,office of ,management and ,budget of the ,department of ,transportation dated ,november #e1 #bjah1 with interest accrued thereon1 not later than #fj days after the date on which all obligations attached to each such loan have been satisfied4 ,for each such loan for which obligations have been satisfied as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall repay the credit risk premium of each such loan1 with interest accrued thereon1 not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7k7 ,restoration and enhancement grants 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out section #bbijh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7#b7 ,project management oversight ,the ,secretary may withhold up to #a percent from the total amounts appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for the costs of project management oversight of grants carried out under section #bbijh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7l7 ,grade crossing separation grants 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out section #bbiab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 7as added by section #ieea of this ,act7 the following amounts3 7,a7 ,for fiscal year #bjbb1 #dej1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,for fiscal year #bjbc1 #dge1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,for fiscal year #bjbd1 #ejj1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,for fiscal year #bjbe1 #ebe1jjj1jjj4 7,e7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #eej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,project management oversight ,the ,secretary may withhold up to #b percent from the total amounts appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for the costs of project management oversight1 including providing technical assistance and project planning guidance1 of grants carried out under section #bbiab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7m7 ,authorization of appropriations to the ,federal ,railroad ,administration ,section #bjaag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bjaag4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,safety and operations 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,transportation for the operations of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration and to carry out railroad safety activities authorized or delegated to the ,administrator-- 7,a7 #bij1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,b7 #cjc1cjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,c7 #caf1ajj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,d7 #cbd1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,e7 #ccb1ijj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,automated ,track ,inspection ,program and data analysis ,from the funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 not more than #ag1jjj1jjj may be expended for the ,automated ,track ,inspection ,program and data analysis related to track inspection4 ,such funds shall remain available until expended4 7#c7 ,state participation grants ,amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7 for grants under section #bjaje7;e7 shall remain available until expended4 7#d7 ,regional planning guidance ,the ,secretary may withhold up to #bj1jjj1jjj from the amounts made available for each fiscal year under paragraph 7#a7 to facilitate and provide guidance for regional planning processes1 including not more than #ejj1jjj annually for each interstate rail compact4 7#e7 ,railroad safety inspectors 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the number of full-time equivalent railroad safety inspection personnel employed by the ,office of ,railroad ,safety of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration does not fall below the following3 7i7 #cgi for fiscal year #bjbb2 7ii7 #djc for fiscal year #bjbc2 7iii7 #dbb for fiscal year #bjbd2 7iv7 #dbd for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7v7 #dbf for fiscal year #bjbf4 7,b7 ,consideration ,in meeting the minimum railroad safety inspector levels under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider the ability of railroad safety inspectors to analyze railroad safety data4 7,c7 ,funding ,from the amounts made available to the ,secretary under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall use the following amounts to carry out subparagraph 7,a73 7i7 #c1bdd1ajd for fiscal year #bjbb4 7ii7 #f1dhh1bjh for fiscal year #bjbc4 7iii7 #i1jef1deg for fiscal year #bjbd4 7iv7 #i1cbf1gii for fiscal year #bjbe4 7v7 #i1eig1ada for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#f7 ,other safety personnel 7,a7 ,increase in number of support employees ,the ,secretary shall1 for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc1 increase by #aj the total number of full-time equivalent employees working as specialists1 engineers1 or analysts in the field supporting inspectors compared to the number of such employees employed in the previous fiscal year4 7,b7 ,funding ,from the amounts made available to the ,secretary under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall use the following amounts to carry out subparagraph 7,a73 7i7 #a1fca1chj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7ii7 #c1bfb1gfj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7iii7 #c1bfb1gfj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7iv7 #c1bfb1gfj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7v7 #c1bfb1gfj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7b7 ,railroad research and development 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,transportation for necessary expenses for carrying out railroad research and development activities the following amounts which shall remain available until expended3 7,a7 #fg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7,b7 #fi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7,c7 #ga1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7,d7 #gc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7,e7 #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,short line safety ,from funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 the ,secretary may expend not more than #d1jjj1jjj-- 7,a7 for grants to improve safety practices and training for ,class ,,ii and ,class ,,iii freight1 commuter1 and intercity passenger railroads2 and 7,b7 to develop safety management systems for ,class ,,ii and ,class ,,iii freight1 commuter1 and intercity passenger railroads through the continued development of safety culture assessments1 transportation emergency response plans1 training and education1 outreach activities1 best practices for trespassing prevention and employee trauma response1 and technical assistance4 7#c7 ,university rail climate innovation institute 7,a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may make available up to #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf to establish the ,university ,rail ,climate ,innovation ,institute under section #bbiac4 7,b7 ,project management oversight ,the ,secretary may withhold up to #a percent from the total amounts appropriated under subparagraph 7,a7 for the costs of project management oversight of the grant carried out under section #bbiac4 7#d7 ,suicide prevention research funding ,from funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 the ,secretary may make available not less than #a1jjj1jjj for human factors research undertaken by the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 including suicide countermeasure evaluation1 data exploration and quality improvement1 and other initiatives as appropriate4 4 7n7 ,limitation on financial assistance for ,state-,owned enterprises 7#a7 ,in general ,funds provided under this section and the amendments made by this section may not be used in awarding a contract1 subcontract1 grant1 or loan to an entity that is owned or controlled by1 is a subsidiary of1 or is otherwise related legally or financially to a corporation based in a country that-- 7,a7 is identified as a nonmarket economy country 7as defined in section #gga7ah7 of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afgg7ah777 as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 was identified by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative in the most recent report required by section #ahb of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7 as a priority foreign country under subsection 7a77#b7 of that section2 and 7,c7 is subject to monitoring by the ,trade ,representative under section #cjf of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaf74 7#b7 ,exception ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the term otherwise related legally or financially does not include a minority relationship or investment4 7#c7 ,international agreements ,this subsection shall be applied in a manner consistent with the obligations of the ,united ,states under international agreements4 7o7 ,rail trust fund 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,funding ,beginning on the date on which a rail trust fund is established1 any amounts made available under subsections 7a71 7g71 7h71 7i71 7j77#a71 7k71 and 7l7 shall be derived from such fund4 7,b7 ,rail trust fund defined ,in this subsection1 the term rail trust fund means a trust fund established under the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for making certain expenditures for the benefit of rail and for crediting certain taxes and penalties collected relating to rail4 7#b7 ,sense of ,committee on need for rail trust fund ,the following is the sense of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives3 7,a7 ,there is a discrepancy in historical ,federal investment between highways1 aviation1 and intercity passenger rail4 ,between #aidi and #bjag1 the ,federal ,government invested more than #b trillion in our nation's highways and over #ggg billion in aviation4 ,the ,federal ,government has invested #if billion in intercity passenger rail1 beginning in #aiga with the creation of the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation4 ,intercity passenger rail ,federal investment is only #ab percent of ,federal aviation investment and less than #e percent of ,federal highway investment4 7,b7 ,congress has recognized the value and importance of a predictable1 dedicated funding source through a trust fund for all other modes of transportation including for aviation1 highways1 transit1 and waterways4 ,the ,highway ,trust ,fund was created in #aief4 ,the ,airport and ,aviation ,trust ,fund was created in #aigj4 ,the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund was created in #aigh4 ,mass transit was added to the ,highway ,trust ,fund in #aihc4 ,the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund was created in #aihf4 ,with regard to ,federal transportation investment1 only intercity passenger and freight rail do not have a predictable1 dedicated funding source through a trust fund4 7,c7 ,the ,federal ,railroad ,administration has identified more than #cjj billion worth of investment needed to develop both high-speed and higher speed intercity passenger rail corridors around the ,united ,states4 ,in addition1 a ,federal ,railroad ,administration report from #bjad found that shortline and regional railroads need #g billion of investment4 ,the ,northeast ,corridor has a #dj billion state of good repair backlog4 7,d7 ,a rail trust fund would provide a predictable1 dedicated funding source to high-speed and intercity passenger rail projects and for the public benefits of shortline and regional railroad freight rail projects4 ,a trust fund provides essential longer term funding certainty to allow the ,united ,states to develop quality intercity passenger rail service in corridors across the country1 eliminate the state of good repair backlog on the ,northeast ,corridor1 allow for accessible equipment and stations for passengers with disabilities1 move more freight on rail1 redevelop an ,american passenger rail car manufacturing base1 create good paying1 middle class jobs1 and reduce our nation's transportation carbon emissions4 #iajb4 ,passenger rail improvement1 modernization1 and expansion grants 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbijf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bbijf4 ,passenger rail improvement1 modernization1 and expansion grants 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a program to make grants to eligible applicants for-- 7,a7 capital projects that-- 7i7 provide high-speed rail or intercity rail passenger transportation2 7ii7 improve high-speed rail or intercity rail passenger performance1 including congestion mitigation1 reliability improvements1 achievement of on-time performance standards established under section #bjg of the ,rail ,safety ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note71 reduced trip times1 increased train frequencies1 higher operating speeds1 electrification1 and other improvements1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 expand or establish high-speed rail or intercity rail passenger transportation and facilities2 or 7,b7 corridor planning activities for high-speed rail described in section #bfaja7;b74 7#b7 ,purposes ,grants under this section shall be for projects that improve mobility1 operational performance1 or growth of high-speed rail or intercity rail passenger transportation4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible applicant ,the term eligible applicant means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 a group of ,states2 7,c7 an ,interstate ,compact2 7,d7 a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by #a or more ,states2 7,e7 a political subdivision of a ,state2 7,f7 ,amtrak1 acting on its own behalf or under a cooperative agreement with #a or more ,states2 or 7,g7 an ,indian ,tribe4 7#b7 ,capital project ,the term capital project means-- 7,a7 a project or program for acquiring1 constructing1 or improving-- 7i7 passenger rolling stock2 7ii7 infrastructure assets1 including tunnels1 bridges1 stations1 track and track structures1 communication and signalization improvements2 and 7iii7 a facility of use in or for the primary benefit of high-speed or intercity rail passenger transportation2 7,b7 project planning1 development1 design1 engineering1 location surveying1 mapping1 environmental analysis or studies2 7,c7 acquiring right-of-way or payments for rail trackage rights agreements2 7,d7 making highway-rail grade crossing improvements related to high-speed rail or intercity rail passenger transportation service2 7,e7 electrification2 7,f7 mitigating environmental impacts1 including through advance mitigation2 or 7,g7 a project relating to other assets determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,intercity rail passenger transportation ,the term intercity rail passenger transportation has the meaning given such term in section #bdajb4 7#d7 ,high-speed rail ,the term high-speed rail has the meaning given such term in section #bfaje4 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states and the ,district of ,columbia4 7#f7 ,socially disadvantaged individuals ,the term socially disadvantaged individuals has the meaning given the term socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in section #h7;d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d774 7c7 ,project requirements 7#a7 ,requirements ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an eligible applicant shall demonstrate that such applicant has or will have-- 7,a7 the legal1 financial1 and technical capacity to carry out the project2 7,b7 satisfactory continuing control over the use of the equipment or facilities that are the subject of the project2 and 7,c7 an agreement in place for maintenance of such equipment or facilities4 7#b7 ,high-speed rail requirements 7,a7 ,corridor planning activities ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall evaluate projects described in subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 based on the criteria under section #bfaja7;c74 7,b7 ,high-speed rail project requirements ,to be eligible for a grant for a high-speed rail project1 an eligible applicant shall demonstrate compliance with section #bfajf7;e77#b77;,a74 7d7 ,project selection criteria 7#a7 ,priority ,in selecting a project for a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall give preference to projects that-- 7,a7 are supported by multiple ,states or are included in a multi-state regional plan or planning process2 7,b7 achieve environmental benefits such as a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions or an improvement in local air quality2 or 7,c7 improve service to and investment in socially disadvantaged individuals4 7#b7 ,additional considerations ,in selecting an applicant for a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the proposed project's anticipated improvements to high-speed rail or intercity rail passenger transportation1 including anticipated public benefits on the-- 7i7 effects on system and service performance2 7ii7 effects on safety1 competitiveness1 reliability1 trip or transit time1 and resilience2 7iii7 overall transportation system1 including efficiencies from improved integration with other modes of transportation or benefits associated with achieving modal shifts2 7iv7 ability to meet existing1 anticipated1 or induced passenger or service demand2 and 7v7 projected effects on regional and local economies along the corridor1 including increased competitiveness1 productivity1 efficiency1 and economic development2 7,b7 the eligible applicant's past performance in developing and delivering similar projects2 7,c7 if applicable1 the consistency of the project with planning guidance and documents set forth by the ,secretary or required by law2 and 7,d7 if applicable1 agreements between all stakeholders necessary for the successful delivery of the project4 7#c7 ,additional screening for high-speed rail ,in selecting an applicant for a grant under this section1 for high-speed rail projects1 the ,secretary shall1 in addition to the application of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 apply the selection and consideration criteria described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #bfajf7;e77#b74 7e7 ,federal share of total project costs 7#a7 ,total project cost estimate ,the ,secretary shall estimate the total cost of a project under this section based on the best available information1 including engineering studies1 studies of economic feasibility1 environmental analyses1 and information on the expected use of equipment or facilities4 7#b7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of total project costs under this section shall not exceed #ij percent4 7#c7 ,treatment of revenue ,applicants may use ticket and other revenues generated from operations and other sources to satisfy the non-,federal share requirements4 7f7 ,letters of intent 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 issue a letter of intent to a recipient of a grant under this section that-- 7,a7 announces an intention to obligate1 for a project under this section1 an amount that is not more than the amount stipulated as the financial participation of the ,secretary in the project1 regardless of authorized amounts2 and 7,b7 states that the contingent commitment-- 7i7 is not an obligation of the ,federal ,government2 and 7ii7 is subject to the availability of appropriations for grants under this section and subject to ,federal laws in force or enacted after the date of the contingent commitment4 7#b7 ,congressional notification 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c days before issuing a letter of intent under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit written notification to-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7iii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,contents ,the notification submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a copy of the letter of intent2 7ii7 the criteria used under subsection 7d7 for selecting the project for a grant2 and 7iii7 a description of how the project meets such criteria4 7g7 ,appropriations required ,an obligation may be made under this section only when amounts are appropriated for such purpose4 7h7 ,availability ,amounts made available to carry out this section shall remain available until expended4 7i7 ,grant conditions ,except as specifically provided in this section1 the use of any amounts appropriated for grants under this section shall be subject to the grant conditions under section #bbije1 except that the domestic buying preferences of section #bdcje7;f7 shall apply to ,amtrak in lieu of the requirements of section #bbije7;a74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the item relating to section #bbijf in the analysis for chapter #bbi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bbijf4 ,passenger rail improvement1 modernization1 and expansion grants4 4 7c7 ,definition of satisfactory continuing control ,section #bbija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,satisfactory continuing control ,the term satisfactory continuing control means the continuing ability to utilize and ensure maintenance of an asset as a result of full or partial ownership1 lease1 operating or other enforceable contractual agreements1 or statutory access rights4 4 #iajc4 ,consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvement grants ,section #bbijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,the following and inserting ,except as provided in subsections 7o71 7p71 and 7q71 the following2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting or the ,district of ,columbia before the period2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#aj7 by striking transportation center2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 ,a commuter authority 7as such term is defined in section #bdajb74 7#ac7 ,an ,indian ,tribe4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting and upgrades after ,deployment2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by inserting or safety after address congestion2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 by striking identified by the ,secretary and all that follows through rail transportation and inserting to improve service or facilitate ridership growth in intercity rail passenger transportation or commuter rail passenger transportation 7as such term is defined in section #bdajb72 7,f7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 by inserting to establish new quiet zones or after engineering improvements2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#i71 as so redesignated1 by inserting 1 including for suicide prevention and other rail trespassing prevention before the period2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,in selecting a recipient of a grant for an eligible project1 the ,secretary shall give preference to-- 7,a7 projects that will maximize the net benefits of the funds made available for use under this section1 considering the cost-benefit analysis of the proposed project1 including anticipated private and public benefits relative to the costs of the proposed project and factoring in the other considerations described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 projects that improve service to1 or provide direct benefits to1 socially disadvantaged individuals 7as defined in section #bbijf7;b771 including relocating or mitigating infrastructure that limits community connectivity1 including mobility1 access1 or economic development of such individuals4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and inserting paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7#d7 in subsection 7h77#b7 by inserting 1 except that a grant for a capital project involving zero-emission locomotive technologies shall not exceed an amount in excess of #ij percent of the total project costs before the period4 7#e7 by redesignating subsections 7i71 7j71 and 7k7 as subsections 7l71 7m71 and 7n7 respectively2 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following3 7i7 ,large projects ,of the amounts made available under this section1 at least #be percent shall be for projects that have total project costs of greater than #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7j7 ,commuter rail 7#a7 ,administration of funds ,the amounts awarded under this section for commuter rail passenger transportation projects shall be transferred by the ,secretary1 after selection1 to the ,federal ,transit ,administration for administration of funds in accordance with chapter #ec4 7#b7 ,grant condition 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #bbije7;f77#a7 and #bbijg7;j77#a71 as a condition of receiving a grant under this section that is used to acquire1 construct1 or improve railroad right-of-way or facilities1 any employee covered by the ,railway ,labor ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq47 and the ,railroad ,retirement ,act of #aigd 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #bca et seq47 who is adversely affected by actions taken in connection with the project financed in whole or in part by such grant shall be covered by employee protective arrangements established under section #bbije7;e74 7,b7 ,application of protective arrangement ,the grant recipient and the successors1 assigns1 and contractors of such recipient shall be bound by the protective arrangements required under subparagraph 7,a74 ,such recipient shall be responsible for the implementation of such arrangement and for the obligations under such arrangement1 but may arrange for another entity to take initial responsibility for compliance with the conditions of such arrangement4 7#c7 ,application of law ,subsection 7g7 of section #bbije shall not apply to grants awarded under this section for commuter rail passenger transportation projects4 7k7 ,definition of capital project ,in this section1 the term capital project means a project or program for-- 7#a7 acquiring1 constructing1 improving1 or inspecting equipment1 track and track structures1 or a facility1 expenses incidental to acquisition or construction 7including project-level planning1 designing1 engineering1 location surveying1 mapping1 environmental studies1 and acquiring right-of-way71 payments for rail trackage rights agreements1 highway-rail grade crossing improvements1 mitigating environmental impacts1 communication and signalization improvements1 relocation assistance1 acquiring replacement housing sites1 and acquiring1 constructing1 relocating1 and rehabilitating replacement housing2 7#b7 rehabilitating1 remanufacturing1 or overhauling rail rolling stock and facilities2 7#c7 costs associated with developing ,state or multi-,state regional rail plans2 and 7#d7 the first-dollar liability costs for insurance related to the provision of intercity passenger rail service under section #bbijd4 2 and 7#g7 by striking subsection 7l74 #iajd4 ,railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejb of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting civil works such as cuts and fills1 stations1 tunnels1 after components of track12 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by inserting 1 permitting1 after reimburse planning2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 by striking subsection 7e77#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,direct loans ,the interest rate on a direct loan under this section shall be not less than the yield on ,united ,states ,treasury securities of a similar maturity to the maturity of the direct loan on the date of execution of the loan agreement4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by adding ,the ,secretary shall only apply appropriations of budget authority to cover the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees as required under section #ejd7;b77#a7 of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;c7b77#a771 including the cost of a modification thereof1 in whole or in part1 for entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7a71 or a rail carrier 7as such term is defined in section #ajajb7e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 with demonstrated support from at least one of such entities for high-speed rail activities described in section #bfaja or #bfajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,an investment-grade rating on the direct loan or loan guarantee1 as applicable1 if the total amount of the direct loan or loan guarantee is less than #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,in the case of a total amount of a direct loan or loan guarantee greater than #ajj1jjj1jjj1 an investment-grade rating from at least #b rating agencies on the direct loan or loan guarantee1 or an investment-grade rating on the direct loan or loan guarantee and a projection of freight or passenger demand for the project based on regionally developed economic forecasts1 including projections of any modal diversion resulting from the project4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,repayment of ,credit ,risk ,premiums ,the ,secretary shall return credit risk premiums paid1 and interest accrued thereon1 to the original source when all obligations of a loan or loan guarantee have been satisfied4 ,this paragraph applies to any project that has been granted assistance under this section after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,non-,federal share ,the proceeds of a loan provided under this section shall be used as the non-,federal share of project costs under this title and title #di if such loan is repayable from non-,federal funds4 7o7 ,buy ,america 7#a7 ,in general ,in awarding direct loans or loan guarantees under this section1 the ,secretary shall require each recipient to comply with section #bbije7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,specific compliance ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall require-- 7,a7 ,amtrak to comply with section #bdcje7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 a commuter authority 7as defined in section #bdajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 to comply with section #ecbj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7b7 ,guidance ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish guidance that provides applicants for assistance under section #ejb of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7 information regarding the types of data1 assumptions1 and other factors typically used to calculate credit risk premiums required under subsection 7f7 of such section4 ,such guidance shall include information to help applicants understand how different factors may increase or decrease such credit risk premiums4 #iaje4 ,bridges1 stations1 and tunnels 7,be,s,t7 grant program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bbi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbiji4 ,bridges1 stations1 and tunnels 7,be,s,t7 grant program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a program 7in this section referred to as the ,be,s,t ,program7 to provide grants to eligible entities for major capital projects included in the ,be,s,t ,inventory established under subsection 7b7 for rail bridges1 stations1 and tunnels that are publicly owned or owned by ,amtrak to make safety1 capacity1 and mobility improvements4 7b7 ,be,s,t ,inventory 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish1 and publish on the website of the ,department of ,transportation an inventory 7in this section referred to as the ,be,s,t ,inventory7 for publicly owned and ,amtrak owned major capital projects designated by the ,secretary to be eligible for funding under this section4 ,the ,be,s,t ,inventory shall include major capital projects to acquire1 refurbish1 rehabilitate1 or replace rail bridges1 stations1 or tunnels and any associated and co-located projects4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in selecting projects for inclusion in the ,be,s,t ,inventory1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that provide the most benefit for intercity passenger rail service in relation to estimated costs and that are less likely to secure all of the funding required from other sources4 7#c7 ,updates to ,be,s,t ,inventory ,every #b years after the establishment of the ,be,s,t ,inventory under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall update the ,be,s,t ,inventory and include it in its annual budget justification4 7#d7 ,eligibility for ,be,s,t ,inventory ,projects included in the ,be,s,t ,inventory-- 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 consistent with the record of decision issued by the ,federal ,railroad ,administration in ,july #bjag titled ,,nec ,,future3 ,a ,rail ,investment ,plan for the ,northeast ,corridor 7known as the ,selected ,alternative72 7ii7 consistent with the most recent service development plan under section #bdijd7;a7 7hereinafter in this section referred to as the ,service ,development ,plan72 and 7iii7 located in a territory for which a cost allocation policy is maintained pursuant to section #bdije7;c72 or 7,b7 shall be consistent with a multi-state regional planning document equivalent to the document referred to in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 with a completed ,tier ,i environmental review of such document pursuant to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#e7 ,project funding sequencing ,the ,secretary shall determine the order of priority for projects in the ,be,s,t ,inventory based on projects identified in paragraph 7#d7 and project management plans as described in subsection 7d74 ,the ,secretary may alter the ,be,s,t ,inventory as necessary if eligible entities are not carrying out the schedule identified in the ,inventory4 7#f7 ,terms ,the ,secretary shall ensure the ,be,s,t ,inventory establishes1 for each project included in such ,inventory-- 7,a7 the roles and terms of participation by any railroad bridge1 station1 or tunnel owners and railroad carriers in the project2 and 7,b7 the schedule for such project that ensures efficient completion of the project4 7#g7 ,special financial rules 7,a7 ,in general ,projects listed in the ,be,s,t ,inventory may include an agreement with a commitment1 contingent on future amounts to be specified in law for commitments under this paragraph1 to obligate an additional amount from future available budget authority specified in law4 7,b7 ,statement of contingent commitment ,an obligation or administrative commitment under this paragraph may be made only when amounts are appropriated4 ,an agreement shall state that any contingent commitment is not an obligation of the ,federal ,government1 and is subject to the availability of appropriations under ,federal law and to ,federal laws in force or enacted after the date of the contingent commitment4 7,c7 ,financing costs ,financing costs of carrying out the project may be considered a cost of carrying out the project under the ,be,s,t ,inventory4 7c7 ,expenditure of funds 7#a7 ,federal share of total project costs ,the ,federal share for the total cost of a project under this section shall not exceed #ij percent4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share ,a recipient of funds under this section may use any source of funds1 including other ,federal financial assistance1 to satisfy the non-,federal funds requirement4 ,the non-,federal share for a grant provided under this section shall be consistent with section #bdije7;c7 or section #bdgab7;a77#g7 if either such section are applicable to the railroad territory at the project location4 7#c7 ,availability of funds ,funds made available under this section shall remain available for obligation by the ,secretary for a period of #aj years after the last day of the fiscal year for which the funds are appropriated1 and remain available for expenditure by the recipient of grant funds without fiscal year limitation4 7#d7 ,eligible uses ,funds made available under this section may be used for projects contained in the most recent ,be,s,t ,inventory1 including pre-construction expenses and the acquisition of real property interests4 7#e7 ,funds awarded to ,amtrak ,grants made to ,amtrak shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of chapter #bdc4 7#f7 ,grant conditions ,except as provided in this section1 the use of any amounts made available for grants under this section shall be subject to the grant requirements in section #bbije4 7d7 ,project management 7#a7 ,submission of project management plans ,the ,secretary shall establish a process1 including specifying formats1 methods1 and procedures1 for applicants to submit a project management plan to the ,secretary for a project in the ,be,s,t ,inventory4 ,consistent with requirements in section #bbijc1 project management plans shall-- 7,a7 describe the schedules1 management actions1 workforce availability1 interagency agreements1 permitting1 track outage availability1 and other factors that will determine the entity's ability to carry out a project included in the ,be,s,t ,inventory2 and 7,b7 be updated and resubmitted in accordance with this subsection every #b years according to the schedule in the most recent ,service ,development ,plan1 or equivalent multi-state regional planning document with a completed ,tier ,i environmental review conducted pursuant to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#b7 ,northeast ,corridor projects ,for projects on the ,northeast ,corridor1 an applicant shall submit such project management plan to the ,northeast ,corridor ,commission4 ,upon receipt of such plan1 the ,northeast ,corridor ,commission shall submit to the ,secretary an updated ,service ,development ,plan that describes the schedule and sequencing of all capital projects on the ,northeast ,corridor1 including estimates of the amount each sponsor entity will need in program funding for each of the next #b fiscal years to carry out the entity's projects according to the ,service ,development ,plan4 7e7 ,cost methodology policy requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure1 as a condition of a grant agreement under this section for any project located in a railroad territory where a policy established pursuant to section #bdije7;c7 or section #bji of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 applies1 that a recipient of funds under either such section maintain compliance with the policies1 or any updates to any applicable cost methodology policy1 for the railroad territory encompassing the project location4 7#b7 ,penalty for noncompliance ,if such recipient does not maintain compliance with the policies described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 withhold funds under this subsection from such recipient up to the amount the recipient owes1 but has not paid2 and 7,b7 permanently reallocate such funds to other recipients after a reasonable period4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state1 including the ,district of ,columbia2 7,b7 a group of ,states2 7,c7 an ,interstate ,compact2 7,d7 a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more ,states2 7,e7 a political subdivision of a ,state2 7,f7 ,amtrak2 7,g7 ,an ,indian ,tribe2 or 7,h7 any combination of the entities listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g74 7#b7 ,major capital project ,the term major capital project means a rail bridge1 station1 or tunnel project used for intercity passenger rail service that has a total project cost of at least #ejj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,northeast ,corridor ,the term ,northeast ,corridor has the meaning given the term in section #bdijd7;e74 7#d7 ,publicly owned ,the term publicly owned means major capital projects that are at least partially owned or planned to be owned by the ,federal ,government or an eligible entity4 7#e7 ,co-located project ,the term co-located project means a capital project that is adjacent to a major capital project and can be carried out during the same period4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bbi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbiji4 ,bridges1 stations1 and tunnels 7,be,s,t7 grant program4 4 #iajf4 ,buy ,america ,section #bbije7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by adding or at the end2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 7,a7 ,if the ,secretary receives a request for a waiver under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall provide notice of and an opportunity for public comment on the request at least #cj days before making a finding based on the request4 7,b7 ,a notice provided under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 include the information available to the ,secretary concerning the request1 including whether the request is being made under subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 be provided by electronic means1 including on the official public website of the ,department of ,transportation4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjbj1 and each year thereafter2 and 7,b7 by inserting during the preceding fiscal year before the period2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 ,the requirements of this subsection apply to all contracts for a project carried out within the scope of the applicable finding1 determination1 or decisions under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 regardless of the funding source for activities carried out pursuant to such contracts1 if at least #a contract for the project is funded with amounts made available to carry out a provision specified in paragraph 7#a74 4 ,,ii ,amtrak ,reforms #ibja4 ,amtrak findings1 mission1 and goals ,section #bdaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking 1 to the extent its budget allows12 and 7ii7 by striking between crowded urban areas and in other areas of and inserting throughout2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking the period and inserting 1 thereby providing additional capacity for the traveling public and widespread air quality benefits42 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking greater and inserting high2 and 7ii7 by striking to ,amtrak to achieve a performance level sufficient to justify expending public money and inserting in order to meet the intercity passenger rail needs of the ,united ,states2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by inserting intercity and after efficient2 and 7ii7 by striking the energy conservation and self-sufficiency and inserting addressing climate change1 energy conservation1 and self-sufficiency2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking through its subsidiary1 ,amtrak ,commuter12 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,long-distance intercity passenger rail provides economic benefits to rural communities and offers intercity travel opportunities where such options are often limited1 making long-distance intercity passenger rail an important part of the national transportation system4 7#aj7 ,the ,northeast ,corridor1 long-distance routes1 and ,state-supported routes are interconnected and collectively provide national rail passenger transportation4 7#aa7 ,investments in intercity and commuter rail passenger transportation support jobs that provide a pathway to the middle class4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking ,the and all that follows through consistent and inserting ,the mission of ,amtrak is to provide a safe1 efficient1 and high-quality national intercity passenger rail system that is trip-time competitive with other intercity travel options1 consistent2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 use its best business judgment in acting to maximize the benefits of public funding2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking minimize ,government subsidies by encouraging and inserting work with2 and 7ii7 by striking the semicolon and inserting and improvements to service22 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 manage the passenger rail network in the interest of public transportation needs1 including current and future ,amtrak passengers2 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g7 by striking encourage and inserting work with2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#aa7 by striking and the last place it appears2 and 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#ab7 and inserting the following3 7#ab7 utilize and manage resources with a long-term perspective1 including sound investments that take into account the overall lifecycle costs of an asset2 7#ac7 ensure that service is accessible1 equitable1 and accommodating to passengers with disabilities and members of underserved communities2 and 7#ad7 maximize the benefits ,amtrak generates for the ,united ,states by creating quality jobs and supporting the domestic workforce4 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7d74 #ibjb4 ,amtrak status ,section #bdcja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjajb7b7 and inserting #bjajb2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting serving the public interest in reliable passenger rail service after for-profit corporation4 #ibjc4 ,board of ,directors 7a7 ,in ,general ,section #bdcjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking ,president of ,amtrak and inserting ,chief ,executive ,officer of ,amtrak2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 #h individuals appointed by the ,president of the ,united ,states1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 with a record of support for national intercity passenger rail service4 ,of the individuals appointed-- 7i7 #a shall be a ,mayor or ,governor of a location served by a regularly scheduled ,amtrak service on the ,northeast ,corridor2 7ii7 #a shall be a ,mayor or ,governor of a location served by a regularly scheduled ,amtrak service that is not on the ,northeast ,corridor2 7iii7 #a shall be a representative of ,amtrak employees2 7iv7 #a shall be an individual with a history of regular ,amtrak ridership and an understanding of the concerns of intercity rail passengers2 7v7 #a shall be an individual with-- 7,i7 demonstrated experience or demonstrated interest in the ,northeast ,corridor and the ,national ,network2 and 7,,ii7 industry experience or qualifications in transportation1 freight and passenger rail transportation1 travel1 or passenger air transportation2 and 7vi7 #a shall be an individual with general business and financial experience who has demonstrated experience or demonstrated interest in the ,northeast ,corridor and the ,national ,network4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting users of ,amtrak1 including the elderly and individuals with disabilities1 and after and balanced representation of2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking ,not more than #e and inserting ,not more than #d2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 ,a member of the ,board appointed under clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall serve for a term of #e years or until such member leaves the elected office such member occupied at the time such member was appointed1 whichever is first42 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking ,president and inserting ,chief ,executive ,officer2 and 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,the ,secretary and any ,governor of a ,state may be represented at a ,board meeting by a designee4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,pay and expenses and inserting ,duties1 pay1 and expenses2 and 7,b7 by inserting ,each director must consider the well-being of current and future ,amtrak passengers1 the public interest in sustainable national passenger rail service1 and balance the preceding considerations with the fiduciary responsibilities of the director and the mission and goals of ,amtrak4 before ,each director not employed by the ,united ,states ,government or ,amtrak2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,governor defined ,in this section1 the term ,governor means the ,governor of a ,state or the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia and includes a designee of the ,governor4 4 7b7 ,timing of new ,board requirements ,the appointment and membership requirements under section #bdcjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by this ,act71 shall apply to any member of the ,board appointed pursuant to subsection 7a77#a77;,c7 of such section who is appointed on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ibjd4 ,amtrak preference enforcement 7a7 ,in general ,section #bdcjh7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,notwithstanding section #bdajc7;a7 and section #bdcjh7;f71 ,amtrak shall have the right to bring an action for equitable or other relief in the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,columbia to enforce the preference rights granted under this subsection44 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bdajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting and section #bdcjh7;c7 before 1 only the ,attorney ,general4 #ibje4 ,use of facilities and providing services to ,amtrak ,section #bdcjh7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 7,a7 ,when a rail carrier does not agree to allow ,amtrak to operate additional trains in accordance with proposed schedules over any rail line of the carrier on which ,amtrak is operating or seeks to operate1 ,amtrak may submit an application to the ,board for an order requiring the carrier to allow for the operation of the requested trains4 ,not later than #ij days after receipt of such application1 the ,board shall determine whether the additional trains would unreasonably impair freight transportation and-- 7i7 upon a determination that such trains do not unreasonably impair freight transportation1 order the rail carrier to allow for the operation of such trains on a schedule established by the ,board2 or 7ii7 upon a determination that such trains do unreasonably impair freight transportation1 initiate a proceeding to determine any additional infrastructure investments required by1 or on behalf of1 ,amtrak4 7,b7 ,if ,amtrak seeks to resume operation of a train that ,amtrak operated during the #e-year period preceding an application described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,board shall apply a presumption that the resumed operation of such train will not unreasonably impair freight transportation unless the ,board finds that there are substantially changed circumstances4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,board shall consider and inserting ,the ,board shall2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 in making the determination under paragraph 7#a71 take into account any infrastructure investments previously made by1 or on behalf of1 ,amtrak1 or proposed in ,amtrak's application1 with the rail carrier having the burden of demonstrating that the additional trains will unreasonably impair the freight transportation2 and 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting consider investments described in subparagraph 7,a7 and after times12 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,in a proceeding initiated by the ,board under paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 the ,board shall solicit the views of the parties and require the parties to provide any necessary data or information4 ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,board makes a determination under paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 the ,board shall issue an order requiring the rail carrier to allow for the operation of the requested trains provided that any conditions enumerated by the ,board are met4 ,in determining the necessary level of additional infrastructure or other investments needed to mitigate unreasonable impairment of freight transportation1 the ,board shall use any criteria1 assumptions1 and processes it considers appropriate4 7#e7 ,the provisions of this subsection shall be in addition to any other statutory or contractual remedies ,amtrak may have with respect to operating the additional trains4 4 #ibjf4 ,prohibition on mandatory arbitration 7a7 ,in general ,section #bhajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,prohibition on choice-of-,forum clause 7#a7 ,in general ,amtrak may not impose a choice-of-forum clause that attempts to preclude a passenger1 or a person who purchases a ticket for rail transportation on behalf of a passenger1 from bringing a claim against ,amtrak in any court of competent jurisdiction1 including a court within the jurisdiction of the residence of such passenger in the ,united ,states 7provided that ,amtrak does business within that jurisdiction74 7#b7 ,court of competent jurisdiction ,under this subsection1 a court of competent jurisdiction may not include an arbitration forum4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,this section1 and the amendments made by this section1 shall apply to any claim that arises on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ibjg4 ,amtrak ,,ada assessment 7a7 ,assessment ,amtrak shall conduct an assessment and review of all ,amtrak policies1 procedures1 protocols1 and guidelines for compliance with the requirements of the ,americans ,with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 ,amtrak shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall include-- 7#a7 a summary of the policies1 procedures1 protocols1 and guidelines reviewed2 7#b7 any necessary changes to such policies1 procedures1 protocols1 and guidelines to ensure compliance with the ,americans ,with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 including full compliance under such ,act for stations and facilities for which ,amtrak has responsibility under such ,act and consideration of the needs of individuals with disabilities when procuring rolling stock and setting ticket fares2 and 7#c7 an implementation plan and timeline for making any such necessary changes4 7d7 ,engagement ,amtrak shall engage with a range of advocates for individuals with disabilities during the assessment conducted under subsection 7a71 and develop an ongoing and standardized process for engagement with advocates for individuals with disabilities4 7e7 ,periodic evaluation ,at least once every #b years1 ,amtrak shall review and update1 as necessary1 ,amtrak policies1 procedures1 protocols1 and guidelines to ensure compliance with the ,americans ,with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 #ibjh4 ,prohibition on smoking on ,amtrak trains 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bdcbc4 ,prohibition on smoking on ,amtrak trains 7a7 ,prohibition ,beginning on the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 ,amtrak shall prohibit smoking on board ,amtrak trains4 7b7 ,electronic ,cigarettes 7#a7 ,inclusion ,the use of an electronic cigarette shall be treated as smoking for purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,electronic cigarette defined ,in this section1 the term electronic cigarette means a device that delivers nicotine or other substances to a user of the device in the form of a vapor that is inhaled to simulate the experience of smoking4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bdcbc4 ,prohibition on smoking on ,amtrak trains4 4 #ibji4 ,state-supported routes operated by ,amtrak ,section #bdgab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bdgab4 ,state-supported routes operated by ,amtrak 7a7 ,state-,supported ,route ,committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,state-,supported ,route ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,committee7 to promote mutual cooperation and planning pertaining to the current and future rail operations of ,amtrak and related activities of trains operated by ,amtrak on ,state-supported routes and to further implement section #bji of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall consist of-- 7i7 members representing ,amtrak2 7ii7 members representing the ,department of ,transportation1 including the ,federal ,railroad ,administration2 and 7iii7 members representing ,states4 7,b7 ,non-voting members ,the ,committee may invite and accept other non-voting members to participate in ,committee activities1 as appropriate4 7#c7 ,decisionmaking ,the ,committee shall establish a bloc voting system under which1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 there are #c separate voting blocs to represent the ,committee's voting members1 including-- 7i7 #a voting bloc to represent the members described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i72 7ii7 #a voting bloc to represent the members described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii72 and 7iii7 #a voting bloc to represent the members described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77iii72 7,b7 each voting bloc has #a vote2 7,c7 the votes of the voting bloc representing the members described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77iii7 requires the support of at least two-thirds of that voting bloc's members2 and 7,d7 the ,committee makes decisions by unanimous consent of the #c voting blocs4 7#d7 ,ability to conduct certain business ,if all members of a voting bloc described in paragraph 7#c7 abstain from a ,committee decision1 agreement between the other voting blocs consistent with the procedures set forth in paragraph 7#c7 shall be deemed unanimous consent4 7#e7 ,meetings2 rules and procedures ,the ,committee shall define and periodically update the rules and procedures governing the ,committee's proceedings4 ,the rules and procedures shall-- 7,a7 incorporate and further describe the decisionmaking procedures to be used in accordance with paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 be adopted in accordance with such decisionmaking procedures4 7#f7 ,committee decisions ,decisions made by the ,committee in accordance with the ,committee's rules and procedures1 once established1 are binding on all ,committee members4 7#g7 ,cost methodology policy 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,committee may amend the cost methodology policy required and previously approved under section #bji of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 7,b7 ,revisions to cost methodology policy 7i7 ,requirement to revise and update ,subject to the requirements of clause 7iii71 the ,committee shall1 not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbb1 update the cost methodology policy required and previously approved under section #bji of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 ,such update shall be consistent with the principles for revision of the ,committee pursuant to such section and consistent with any subsequent changes to such principles approved by the ,committee4 ,the ,committee shall implement the updated policy beginning in fiscal year #bjbc and shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report documenting and explaining any changes to the policy and plans for implementation not later than #cj days after the adoption of the updated policy4 7ii7 ,implementation impacts on ,federal funding ,to the extent that a policy implemented pursuant to clause 7i7 assigns to ,amtrak costs that were previously allocated to ,states1 ,amtrak shall request such costs in the general and legislative annual report required by section #bdcae or in any appropriate subsequent ,federal funding request for the fiscal year in which the revised policy is implemented4 7iii7 ,procedures for changing methodology ,the rules and procedures implemented under paragraph 7#e7 shall include procedures for changing the cost methodology policy under this subparagraph1 notwithstanding section #bji7;b7 of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bb #bdaja note71 and procedures or broad guidelines for conducting financial planning1 including operating and capital forecasting1 reporting1 and data sharing and governance4 7,c7 ,requirements ,the cost methodology policy shall-- 7i7 ensure equal treatment in the provision of like services of all ,states and groups of ,states2 7ii7 assign to each route the costs incurred only for the benefit of that route and a proportionate share1 based upon factors that reasonably reflect relative use1 of costs incurred for the common benefit of more than #a route2 and 7iii7 promote increased efficiency in ,amtrak's operating and capital activities4 7b7 ,invoices and reports 7#a7 ,monthly invoice ,amtrak shall provide to each ,state that sponsors a ,state-supported route a monthly invoice of the cost of operating such route1 including fixed costs and third-party costs4 7#b7 ,planning and demand reports ,a ,state shall provide to the ,committee and ,amtrak planning and demand reports with respect to a planned or existing ,state-supported route4 7#c7 ,financial and performance reports ,the ,committee shall require ,amtrak to provide to the ,states and the ,committee financial and performance reports at a frequency1 and containing such information1 as determined appropriate by the ,committee4 7c7 ,dispute resolution 7#a7 ,request for dispute resolution ,if a dispute arises with respect to the rules and procedures implemented under subsection 7a77#e71 an invoice or a report provided under subsection 7b71 implementation or compliance with the cost methodology policy developed under section #bji of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 or amended under subsection 7a77#g7 of this section1 either ,amtrak or the ,state may request that the ,surface ,transportation ,board conduct dispute resolution under this subsection4 7#b7 ,procedures ,the ,surface ,transportation ,board shall establish procedures for resolution of disputes brought before it under this subsection1 which may include provision of professional mediation services4 7#c7 ,binding effect ,a decision of the ,surface ,transportation ,board under this subsection shall be binding on the parties to the dispute4 7#d7 ,obligation ,nothing in this subsection shall affect the obligation of a ,state to pay an amount related to a ,state-supported route that a ,state sponsors that is not in dispute4 7d7 ,assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide assistance to the parties in the course of negotiations for a contract for operation of a ,state-supported route4 7#b7 ,financial assistance ,from among available funds1 the ,secretary shall provide-- 7,a7 financial assistance to ,amtrak or #a or more ,states to perform requested independent technical analysis of issues before the ,committee2 and 7,b7 administrative expenses that the ,secretary determines necessary4 7e7 ,performance metrics ,in negotiating a contract for operation of a ,state-supported route1 ,amtrak and the ,state or ,states that sponsor the route shall consider including provisions that provide penalties and incentives for performance1 including incentives to-- 7#a7 increase revenue2 7#b7 reduce costs2 7#c7 finalize contracts by the beginning of the ,federal fiscal year2 and 7#d7 require ,states to promptly make payments for services delivered4 7f7 ,statement of goals and objectives 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall develop and annually review and update1 as necessary1 a statement of goals1 objectives1 and associated recommendations concerning the future of ,state-supported routes operated by ,amtrak4 ,the statement shall identify the roles and responsibilities of ,committee members and any other relevant entities1 such as host railroads1 in meeting the identified goals and objectives1 or carrying out the recommendations4 ,the statement shall include a list of capital projects1 including infrastructure1 fleet1 station1 and facility initiatives1 needed to support the growth of ,state-supported routes4 ,the ,committee may consult with such relevant entities1 as the ,committee considers appropriate1 when developing the statement4 7#b7 ,transmission of statement of goals and objectives ,not later than ,march #ca of each year1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives the most recent annual update to the statement developed under paragraph 7#a74 7g7 ,new or expanded ,state-supported routes 7#a7 ,coordination and consultation ,in developing a new ,state-supported route or expanding an existing ,state-supported route1 ,amtrak shall closely coordinate with all ,states in which such route operates1 and shall consult with the following3 7,a7 ,the local municipalities in which the proposed route operates4 7,b7 ,commuter authorities and regional transportation authorities 7as such terms are defined in section #bdajb7 in the areas proposed to be served by such route4 7,c7 ,the owner of any rail infrastructure over which the proposed route operates4 7,d7 ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration4 7,e7 ,other stakeholders1 as appropriate4 7#b7 ,state commitments ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 before beginning construction necessary for1 or beginning operation of1 a ,state-supported route that is initiated or expanded on or after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 ,amtrak shall enter into an agreement with the ,state in which the proposed route operates for sharing ongoing operating costs and capital costs in accordance with-- 7,a7 the cost methodology policy described under subsection 7a77#g72 or 7,b7 the alternative cost methodology schedule described in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,alternative cost methodology ,under the cost methodology schedule described in this paragraph1 with respect to costs not covered by revenues for the operation of a ,state-supported route1 ,amtrak shall pay-- 7,a7 the share ,amtrak otherwise would have paid under the cost methodology under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 a percentage of the share that the ,state otherwise would have paid under the cost methodology policy under subsection 7a7 according to the following3 7i7 ,amtrak shall pay up to #ajj percent of the capital costs and planning costs necessary to initiate a new ,state-supported route or expand an existing ,state-supported route1 including planning and development1 design1 and environmental analysis costs1 prior to beginning operations on the new route4 7ii7 ,for the first #b years of operation1 ,amtrak shall pay for #ajj percent of operating costs and capital costs4 7iii7 ,for the third year of operation1 ,amtrak shall pay #ij percent of operating costs and capital costs and the ,state shall pay the remainder4 7iv7 ,for the fourth year of operation1 ,amtrak shall pay #hj percent of operating costs and capital costs and the ,state shall pay the remainder 7v7 ,for the fifth year of operation1 ,amtrak shall pay #ej percent of operating costs and capital costs and the ,state shall pay the remainder4 7vi7 ,for the sixth year of operation and thereafter1 operating costs and capital costs shall be allocated in accordance with the cost methodology policy described under subsection 7a7 as applicable4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the terms capital cost and operating cost shall apply in the same manner as such terms apply under the cost methodology policy developed under subsection 7a74 7h7 ,cost methodology update and implementation report ,not later than #ah months after an updated cost methodology policy required under subsection 7a77#g77;,b7 is implemented1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report assessing the implementation of the updated policy4 7i7 ,identification of ,state-supported route changes ,amtrak shall provide an update in the general and legislative annual report required by #bdcae7;b7 of planned or proposed changes to ,state-supported routes1 including the introduction of new ,state-supported routes4 ,in identifying routes to be considered planned or proposed under this subsection1 ,amtrak shall-- 7#a7 identify the timeframe in which such changes could take effect and whether ,amtrak has entered into a commitment with a ,state under subsection 7g77#b72 and 7#b7 consult with the ,committee and any additional ,states in which a planned or proposed route may operate1 not less than #abj days before an annual grant request is transmitted to the ,secretary4 7j7 ,rule of construction ,the decisions of the ,committee-- 7#a7 shall pertain to the rail operations of ,amtrak and related activities of trains operated by ,amtrak on ,state-sponsored routes2 and 7#b7 shall not pertain to the rail operations or related activities of services operated by other rail carriers on ,state-supported routes4 7k7 ,definition of ,state ,in this section1 the term ,state means any of the #ej ,states1 including the ,district of ,columbia1 that sponsor or propose to sponsor the operation of trains by ,amtrak on a ,state-supported route1 or a public entity that sponsors or proposes to sponsor such operation on such a route4 4 #ibaj4 ,amtrak ,police ,department 7a7 ,department mission ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 ,amtrak shall identify the mission of the ,amtrak ,police ,department 7in this section referred to as the ,department71 including the scope of the role and priorities of the ,department1 in mitigating risks to and ensuring the safety and security of ,amtrak passengers1 employees1 trains1 stations1 facilities1 and other infrastructure4 ,in identifying such mission1 ,amtrak shall consider-- 7#a7 the unique needs of maintaining the safety and security of ,amtrak's network2 and 7#b7 comparable passenger rail systems and the mission of the police departments of such rail systems4 7b7 ,workforce planning process ,not later than #abj days after identifying the mission of the ,department under subsection 7a71 ,amtrak shall develop a workforce planning process that-- 7#a7 ensures adequate employment levels and allocation of sworn and civilian personnel1 including patrol officers1 necessary for fulfilling the ,department's mission2 and 7#b7 sets performance goals and metrics for the ,department that align with the mission of the ,department and monitors and evaluates the ,department's progress toward such goals and metrics4 7c7 ,considerations ,in developing the workforce planning process under subsection 7b71 ,amtrak shall-- 7#a7 identify critical positions1 skills1 and competencies necessary for fulfilling the ,department's mission2 7#b7 analyze employment levels and ensure that-- 7,a7 an adequate number of civilian and sworn personnel are allocated across the ,department's #f geographic divisions1 including patrol officers1 detectives1 canine units1 special operations unit1 strategic operations1 intelligence1 corporate security1 the ,office of ,professional ,responsibilities1 and the ,office of ,chief of ,polices2 and 7,b7 patrol officers have an adequate presence on trains and route segments1 and in stations1 facilities1 and other infrastructure2 7#c7 analyze workforce gaps and develop strategies to address any such gaps2 7#d7 consider risks1 including those identified by ,amtrak's triannual risk assessments2 7#e7 consider variables1 including ridership levels1 miles of right-of-way1 crime data1 call frequencies1 interactions with vulnerable populations1 and workload1 that comparable passenger rail systems with similar police departments consider in the development of the workforce plans of such systems2 and 7#f7 consider collaboration or coordination with local1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and ,federal agencies1 and public transportation agencies to support the safety and security of the ,amtrak network4 7d7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 ,amtrak shall consult with the ,amtrak ,police ,labor ,committee1 public safety experts1 foreign or domestic entities providing passenger rail service comparable to ,amtrak1 and any other relevant entities1 as determined by ,amtrak4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report on mission of department ,not later than #aj days after ,amtrak identifies the mission of the ,department under subsection 7a71 ,amtrak shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing a description of the mission of the ,department and the reasons for the content of such mission4 7#b7 ,report on workforce planning process ,not later than #aj days after ,amtrak completes the workforce planning process under subsection 7b71 ,amtrak shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the workforce planning process1 the underlying data used to develop such process1 and how such process will achieve the ,department's mission4 #ibaa4 ,amtrak food and beverage 7a7 ,amtrak food and beverage ,section #bdcba of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bdcba4 ,amtrak food and beverage 7a7 ,ensuring access to food and beverage services ,on all long-distance routes1 ,amtrak shall ensure that all passengers who travel overnight on such route shall have access to purchasing the food and beverages that are provided to sleeping car passengers on such route4 7b7 ,food and beverage workforce 7#a7 ,workforce requirement ,amtrak shall ensure that any individual onboard a train who prepares or provides food and beverages is an ,amtrak employee4 7#b7 ,savings clause ,no ,amtrak employee holding a position as of the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act may be involuntarily separated because of any action taken by ,amtrak to implement this section1 including any employees who are furloughed as a result of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7c7 ,savings clause ,amtrak shall ensure that no ,amtrak employee holding a position as of the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjae is involuntarily separated because of the development and implementation of the plan required by the amendments made by section #aabjg of such ,act4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,analysis ,the item relating to section #bdcba in the analysis for chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bdcba4 ,amtrak food and beverage4 4 7#b7 ,amtrak authority ,section #bdcje7;c77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking only if revenues from the services each year at least equal the cost of providing the services4 7#c7 ,contracting out ,section #aba7;c7 of the ,amtrak ,reform and ,accountability ,act of #aiig 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcab note2 #aaa ,stat4 #begd7 is amended by striking 1 other than work related to food and beverage service14 7c7 ,amtrak food and beverage working group 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 ,amtrak shall establish a working group 7in this subsection referred to as the ,working ,group7 to provide recommendations on ,amtrak onboard food and beverage services4 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,working ,group shall consist of-- 7,a7 an equal number of individuals representing-- 7i7 ,amtrak2 7ii7 the labor organizations representing ,amtrak employees who prepare or provide onboard food and beverage services2 7iii7 the ,state-,supported ,route ,committee established by section #bdgab2 and 7iv7 nonprofit organizations representing ,amtrak passengers2 and 7,b7 an individual with culinary or hospitality expertise agreed to by the members under clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,recommendations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,working ,group shall develop recommendations to increase ridership and improve customer satisfaction by-- 7i7 promoting collaboration and engagement between ,amtrak1 ,amtrak passengers1 and ,amtrak employees preparing or providing onboard food and beverage services1 prior to ,amtrak implementing changes to onboard food and beverage services2 7ii7 improving onboard food and beverage services2 and 7iii7 improving solicitation1 reception1 and consideration of passenger feedback regarding onboard food and beverage services4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in developing the recommendations under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,working ,group shall consider-- 7i7 the healthfulness of onboard food and beverages offered1 including the ability of passengers to address dietary restrictions2 7ii7 the preparation and delivery of onboard food and beverages2 7iii7 the differing needs of passengers traveling on long-distance routes1 ,state-supported routes1 and the ,northeast ,corridor2 7iv7 the reinstatement of the dining car service on long-distance routes2 7v7 ,amtrak passenger survey data about the food and beverages offered on ,amtrak trains2 and 7vi7 any other issue the ,working ,group determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,reports 7,a7 ,initial report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,working ,group is established1 the ,working ,group shall submit to the ,board of ,directors of ,amtrak1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the recommendations developed under paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,subsequent report ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,working ,group submits the report required under subparagraph 7,a71 ,amtrak shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on whether ,amtrak agrees with the recommendations of the ,working ,group and describing any plans to implement such recommendations4 7#e7 ,prohibition on food and beverage service changes ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending #cj days after the date on which ,amtrak submits the report required under paragraph 7#d77;,b71 ,amtrak may not make large-scale1 structural changes to existing onboard food and beverage services1 except that ,amtrak shall reverse any changes to onboard food and beverage service made in response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic as ,amtrak service is restored4 7#f7 ,termination ,the ,working ,group shall terminate on the date on which ,amtrak submits the report required under paragraph 7#d77;,b71 except that ,amtrak may extend such date by up to #a year if ,amtrak determines that the ,working ,group is beneficial to ,amtrak in making decisions related to onboard food and beverage services4 ,if ,amtrak extends such date1 ,amtrak shall include notification of the extension in the report required under paragraph 7#d77;,b74 7#g7 ,nonapplicability of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 does not apply to the ,working ,group established under this section4 7#h7 ,long-distance route2 ,northeast ,corridor2 and ,state-supported route defined ,in this subsection1 the terms long-distance route1 ,northeast ,corridor1 and ,state-supported route have the meaning given those terms in section #bdajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ibab4 ,clarification on ,amtrak contracting out 7a7 ,furloughed work ,section #aba of the ,amtrak ,reform and ,accountability ,act of #aiig 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcab note2 #aaa ,stat4 #begd7 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,furloughed work ,amtrak may not contract out work within the scope of work performed by an employee in a bargaining unit covered by a collective bargaining agreement entered into between ,amtrak and an organization representing ,amtrak employees during the period of time such employee has been laid off involuntarily if such employee-- 7#a7 is eligible and qualified under the agreement to perform such work in accordance with the seniority of such employee2 and 7#b7 has not been provided an opportunity to be recalled to perform such work4 7e7 ,agreement prohibitions on contracting out ,this section does not-- 7#a7 supersede a prohibition or limitation on contracting out work covered by an agreement entered into between ,amtrak and an organization representing ,amtrak employees2 or 7#b7 prohibit ,amtrak and an organization representing ,amtrak employees from entering into an agreement that allows for contracting out the work of a furloughed employee that would otherwise be prohibited under subsection 7d74 4 7b7 ,workforce plan ,section #bdcbj7;c77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,state ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c77iii77,,iii7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 a summary of ,amtrak's plan to meet the workforce needs of each asset category1 which shall-- 7i7 identify any gaps in ,amtrak's workforce1 including any vacancy1 skill gap1 or shortage of qualified personnel2 7ii7 summarize any action ,amtrak is taking to address any such gaps2 and 7iii7 summarize any anticipated change to the size of the ,amtrak workforce and any cause for such change2 and 4 #ibac4 ,amtrak staffing ,section #bdcab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,call center staffing 7#a7 ,outsourcing ,amtrak may not renew or enter into a contract to outsource call center customer service work on behalf of ,amtrak1 including through a business process outsourcing group4 7#b7 ,training ,amtrak shall make available appropriate training programs to any ,amtrak call center employee carrying out customer service activities using telephone or internet platforms4 7d7 ,station agent staffing 7#a7 ,in general ,amtrak shall ensure that at least one ,amtrak ticket agent is employed at each station building where at least one ,amtrak ticket agent was employed on or after ,october #a1 #bjag4 7#b7 ,locations ,amtrak shall ensure that at least one ,amtrak ticket agent is employed at each station building-- 7,a7 that ,amtrak owns1 or operates service through1 as part of a passenger service route2 and 7,b7 for which the number of passengers boarding or deboarding an ,amtrak long-distance train in the previous fiscal year exceeds the average of at least #dj passengers per day over all days in which the station was serviced by ,amtrak1 regardless of the number of ,amtrak vehicles servicing the station per day4 ,for fiscal year #bjba1 ridership from fiscal year #bjai shall be used to determine qualifying stations4 7#c7 ,exception ,this subsection does not apply to any station building in which a commuter rail ticket agent has the authority to sell ,amtrak tickets4 7#d7 ,amtrak ticket agent ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,amtrak ticket agent means an ,amtrak employee with authority to sell ,amtrak tickets onsite and assist in the checking of ,amtrak passenger baggage4 7#e7 ,effective date ,this subsection shall take effect on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date of the expiration of the emergency declaration issued by the ,president on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 pursuant to section #eja7;b7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia7;b772 or 7,b7 the day after the period that is the first #f consecutive months within a calendar year for which ,amtrak ridership exceeds the ,amtrak ridership for the same #f consecutive calendar months in #bjai4 4 #ibad4 ,special transportation ,section #bdcjg7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking for the following3 and inserting of at least a #aj percent discount on full-price coach class rail fares for1 at a minimum--2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 individuals of #ab years of age or younger2 7#c7 individuals with a disability1 as such term is defined in section #c of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb72 7#d7 members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty 7as those terms are defined in section #aja of title #aj7 and their spouses and dependents with valid identification2 7#e7 veterans 7as that term is defined in section #aja of title #ch7 with valid identification2 and 7#f7 individuals attending federally accredited postsecondary education institutions with valid student identification cards4 4 #ibae4 ,disaster and emergency relief program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bdcbd4 ,disaster and emergency relief program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may make grants to ,amtrak for-- 7#a7 capital projects to repair1 reconstruct1 or replace equipment1 infrastructure1 stations1 and other facilities that the ,secretary determines are in danger of suffering serious damage1 or have suffered serious damage1 as a result of an emergency event2 7#b7 offset revenue lost as a result of such an event2 and 7#c7 support continued operations following emergency events4 7b7 ,coordination of emergency funds ,funds made available to carry out this section shall be in addition to any other funds available and shall not affect the ability of ,amtrak to use any other funds otherwise authorized by law4 7c7 ,grant conditions ,grants made under this subsection 7a7 shall be subject to section #bbije7;c77#b77;,a7 and other such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines necessary4 7d7 ,definition of emergency event ,in this section1 the term emergency event has the meaning given such term in section #bjajc4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bdcbd4 ,disaster and emergency relief program4 4 #ibaf4 ,access to recreational trails ,section #bdcae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,access to recreational trails ,at least #cj days before implementing a new policy1 structure1 or operation that impedes access to recreational trails1 ,amtrak shall work with potentially affected communities1 making a good-faith effort to address local concerns about such access4 ,not later than ,february #ae of each year1 ,amtrak shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on any such engagement in the preceding calendar year1 and any changes to policies1 structures1 or operations affecting access to recreational trails that were considered or made as a result4 ,the report shall include ,amtrak's plans to mitigate the impact to such access4 4 #ibag4 ,amtrak cybersecurity enhancement and resiliency grant program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bdcbe4 ,amtrak cybersecurity enhancement and resiliency grant program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make grants to ,amtrak for improvements in information technology systems1 including cyber resiliency improvements for ,amtrak information technology assets4 7b7 ,application of best practices ,any cyber resiliency improvements carried out with a grant under this section shall be consistent with cybersecurity industry best practices and publications issued by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7c7 ,coordination of cybersecurity funds ,funds made available to carry out this section shall be in addition to any other ,federal funds and shall not affect the ability of ,amtrak to use any other funds otherwise authorized by law for purposes of enhancing the cybersecurity architecture of ,amtrak4 7d7 ,grant conditions ,in carrying out this section-- 7#a7 to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall provide grants consistent with the process established under section #bdcai2 7#b7 the ,secretary shall ensure that a grant made available under this section shall be administered and disbursed as part of ,amtrak's annual grant agreement as authorized by section #bdcai7;d77#a77;,b72 and 7#c7 a grant made under this section shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines necessary4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bdcbe4 ,amtrak cybersecurity enhancement and resiliency grant program4 4 #ibah4 ,amtrak and private cars 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that private cars and charter trains can-- 7#a7 improve ,amtrak's financial performance1 particularly on the long-distance routes2 7#b7 have promotional value for ,amtrak that results in future travel on ,amtrak trains by passengers made aware of ,amtrak as a result2 7#c7 support private-sector jobs1 including for mechanical work and on-board services2 and 7#d7 provide good-will benefits to ,amtrak4 7b7 ,policy review ,amtrak shall review the policy changes since ,january #a1 #bjah1 that have caused significant changes to the relationship between ,amtrak and private car owners and charter train services and evaluate opportunities to strengthen these services1 including by reinstating some access points and restoring flexibility to charter-train policies4 ,for charter trains1 private cars1 and package express carried on regular ,amtrak trains1 consistent with sound business practice1 ,amtrak should recover direct costs plus a reasonable profit margin4 #ibai4 ,amtrak ,office of ,community ,outreach 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bdcbf4 ,amtrak ,office of ,community ,outreach 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 ,amtrak shall establish an ,office of ,community ,outreach to engage with communities impacted by ,amtrak operations4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,office of ,community ,outreach shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 outreach and engagement with-- 7,a7 local officials before capital improvement project plans are finalized2 and 7,b7 local stakeholders and relevant organizations on projects of community significance2 7#b7 clear explanation and publication of how community members can communicate with ,amtrak2 7#c7 the use of virtual public involvement1 social media1 and other web-based tools to encourage public participation and solicit public feedback2 and 7#d7 making publicly available on the website of ,amtrak1 planning documents for proposed and implemented capital improvement projects4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the establishment of the ,office of ,community ,outreach1 and annually thereafter1 ,amtrak shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure in the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 describes the community outreach efforts undertaken by the ,amtrak ,office of ,community ,outreach for the previous year2 and 7#b7 identifies changes ,amtrak made to capital improvement project plans after engagement with affected communities4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bdcbf4 ,amtrak ,office of ,community ,outreach4 4 #ibbj4 ,long-distance customer enhancement program 7a7 ,authorization ,amtrak shall expend not less than #b4e percent of the amounts appropriated in each fiscal year pursuant to section #iaja7;a77#b7 to enhance the customer experience on ,amtrak long-distance routes4 7b7 ,eligibility ,projects and initiatives to serve the following purposes1 including planning and development1 are eligible to be implemented by ,amtrak under this section3 7#a7 ,rolling stock interior refreshes and redesigns4 7#b7 ,food and beverage service improvements consistent with section #bdcba of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,wi-,fi service expansion and improvement4 7#d7 ,enhanced customer experience at stations4 7#e7 ,other customer enhancement initiatives developed by ,amtrak1 including initiatives developed in accordance with subsection 7c74 7c7 ,consultation ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and subsequently on a periodic basis1 ,amtrak shall consult with appropriate ,states1 local governments1 labor organizations representing railroad employees1 and national associations that represent rail passengers on ways to enhance the customer experience on long-distance routes4 7d7 ,use of funds for other purposes ,amtrak may use funds provided under this section for purposes related to long-distance route service other than those listed in subsection 7b7 if-- 7#a7 ,amtrak determines the use of funds is necessary to-- 7,a7 improve the safety of long-distance route operations2 or 7,b7 maintain continued operation or service levels of any such route2 and 7#b7 not later than #aj days of the repurposing of such funds1 ,amtrak submits to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 a report that includes-- 7,a7 the amount of funds repurposed for a use described in this subsection1 and 7,b7 the reason for the repurposing of such funds4 7e7 ,long-distance route defined ,in this section1 the term long-distance route has the meaning given the term in section #bdajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ibba4 ,amtrak carbon-free and renewable energy initiatives 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bdcbg4 ,amtrak carbon-free and renewable energy initiatives 7a7 ,emissions reduction and energy plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 ,amtrak shall-- 7,a7 develop a greenhouse gas emissions reduction and energy plan that sets forth a goal of1 a strategy for achieving1 and potential timelines and funding requirements for-- 7i7 becoming a net-zero carbon emissions transportation provider2 and 7ii7 achieving net-zero carbon emissions with respect to ,amtrak operations within the ,northeast ,corridor2 7,b7 submit the plan to the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 publish the plan on ,amtrak's website4 7#b7 ,additional requirements ,the plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain-- 7,a7 at least #a option for becoming a net-zero carbon emissions transportation provider not later than ,january #a1 #bjce2 and 7,b7 at least #a option for achieving net-zero carbon emissions with respect to ,amtrak operations within the ,northeast ,corridor not later than ,january #a1 #bjcj4 7#c7 ,annual progress reports 7,a7 ,in general ,after submission and publication of the plan developed under paragraph 7#a71 ,amtrak shall include in each general and legislative annual report required under section #bdcae7;b71 an update on ,amtrak's progress towards-- 7i7 becoming a net-zero carbon emissions transportation provider2 and 7ii7 achieving net-zero carbon emissions with respect to ,amtrak operations within the ,northeast ,corridor4 7,b7 ,legislative recommendations ,the update required under subparagraph 7,a7 may include recommendations for legislative changes or changes to funding levels likely to increase the rate of ,amtrak's progress4 7b7 ,carbon-free and renewable energy use 7#a7 ,energy source requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 ,amtrak shall ensure that any new or renewed contract between ,amtrak and a provider of electricity that is used to meet the needs of train traction power or rail facility power requires that an amount equal to or greater that #be percent of such electricity is derived from carbon-free or renewable energy sources4 7#b7 ,increased energy source goals ,amtrak shall establish goals for increasing the energy source requirements described in paragraph 7#a71 including a goal of requiring-- 7,a7 at least #ej percent of electricity derived from such sources for new or renewed contracts entered into beginning #e years after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act2 and 7,b7 #ajj percent of electricity derived from such sources for new or renewed contracts entered into on or after ,january #a1 #bjcj4 7#c7 ,exceptions ,the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply in any case in which-- 7,a7 no provider of electricity is able to provide the necessary levels of carbon-free or renewable energy2 7,b7 compliance with such requirements would adversely affect ,amtrak's operations or quality of service to an unreasonable degree2 or 7,c7 compliance with such requirements would cause an increase of at least #ej percent in total cost of electricity1 as compared to the total cost of electricity ,amtrak would otherwise have acquired4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 ,amtrak shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that identifies opportunities to further increase ,amtrak's use of carbon-free and renewable energy for train traction power needs and facility power needs4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bdcbg4 ,amtrak carbon-free and renewable energy initiatives4 4 ,,iii ,intercity ,passenger ,rail ,policy #icja4 ,northeast ,corridor ,commission ,section #bdije of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking members and inserting #d members2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking members and inserting #e members2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking and commuter railroad carriers using the ,northeast ,corridor selected by the ,secretary and inserting railroad carriers and commuter authorities using the ,northeast ,corridor1 as determined by the ,commission2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,at least two of the members described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be career appointees1 as such term is defined in section #cacb7;a7 of title #e4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#c77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7 by inserting 1 including ridership trends1 before along the ,northeast ,corridor2 7,b7 in clause 7ii7 by striking capital investment plan described in section #bdijd4 and inserting first year of the capital investment plan described in section #bdijd2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 progress in assessing and eliminating the state-of-good-repair backlog4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a7 ,development and all that follows through standardized policy and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,policy ,the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 maintain and update1 as appropriate1 the ,northeast ,corridor ,commuter and ,intercity ,rail ,cost ,allocation ,policy approved on ,september #ag1 #bjae1 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking a proposed timetable for implementing and inserting timetables for implementing and maintaining2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking the policy and the timetable and inserting updates to the policy and the timetables2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 support the efforts of the members of the ,commission to implement the policy in accordance with such timetables2 and 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking the first sentence and inserting ,in accordance with the timetable developed in paragraph 7#a71 ,amtrak and commuter authorities on the ,northeast ,corridor shall implement the policy developed under paragraph 7#a7 in agreements for usage of facilities or services42 7ii7 by striking fail to implement such new agreements and inserting fail to implement the policy2 and 7iii7 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,a71 as applicable and inserting paragraph 7#a72 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking public authorities providing commuter rail passenger transportation and inserting commuter authorities2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#f7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#g7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d7 of subsection 7d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#f77 by striking commuter rail agencies and inserting commuter authorities4 #icjb4 ,northeast ,corridor planning 7a7 ,in general ,section #bdijd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 and 7b7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting before subsection 7b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7a7 ,service development plan 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjba1 the ,northeast ,corridor ,commission established under section #bdije 7referred to in this section as the ,commission7 shall submit to ,congress a service development plan that identifies key state-of-good-repair1 capacity expansion1 and capital improvement projects planned for the ,northeast ,corridor1 to upgrade aging infrastructure and improve the reliability1 capacity1 connectivity1 performance1 and resiliency of passenger rail service on the ,northeast ,corridor4 7#b7 ,contents ,the service development plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 provide a coordinated and consensus-based plan covering a period of #ae years2 7,b7 identify service objectives and capital investments needs2 7,c7 provide a delivery-constrained strategy that identifies capital investment phasing1 an evaluation of workforce needs1 and strategies for managing resources and mitigating construction impacts on operations2 7,d7 describe the anticipated outcomes of each project or program1 including an assessment of improved capacity1 travel time1 and other benefits and costs of proposed investments2 7,e7 include a financial strategy that incorporates available funding and identifies funding needs and potential sources of such funding2 and 7,f7 be updated at least every #e years4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7b7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#c77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking ,not later than and all that follows through shall and inserting ,not later than ,november #a of each year1 the ,commission shall2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking a capital investment plan and inserting an annual capital investment plan2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting for the ,northeast ,corridor after capital investment plan2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking and network optimization2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking and service2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking first fiscal year after the date on which and inserting fiscal year during which2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 by striking identify1 prioritize1 and all that follows through and consider and inserting document the projects and programs being undertaken to achieve the service outcomes identified in the ,northeast ,corridor service development plan1 once available1 and the asset condition needs identified in the ,northeast ,corridor asset management system described in subsection 7e7 and consider2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7 by inserting overall estimated before benefits2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,e77i7 by striking normalized capital replacement and2 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,f7 by adding and at the end2 7vii7 by striking subparagraph 7,g72 and 7viii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,h7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,h7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,g72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting anticipated before funding sources2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and1 in the absence of an authorization or appropriation of funds for a fiscal year1 be based on the amount of funding available in the previous fiscal year1 plus inflation after methods2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking expected allocated shares of costs and inserting status of cost sharing agreements2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking and at the end2 7v7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7vi7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 include any funding needs in excess of amounts authorized or otherwise available in a fiscal year2 and 2 7#f7 in subsection 7c7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#c77 by striking may be spent only on and all that follows through the end and inserting may be spent only on capital projects and programs contained in the ,commission's capital investment plan from the previous year42 and 7#g7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,review and coordination ,the ,commission shall gather information from ,amtrak1 the ,states in which the ,northeast ,corridor is located1 and commuter rail authorities to support development of the capital investment plan4 ,the ,commission may specify a format and other criteria for the information submitted4 ,submissions to the plan from ,amtrak1 ,states in which the ,northeast ,corridor are located1 and commuter rail authorities shall be provided to the ,commission in a manner that allows for a reasonable period of review by1 and coordination with1 affected agencies4 7e7 ,northeast corridor asset management ,with regard to existing infrastructure1 ,amtrak and other infrastructure owners that provide or support intercity rail passenger transportation on the ,northeast ,corridor shall develop an asset management system1 and use and update such system as necessary1 to develop submissions to the ,northeast ,corridor capital investment plan described in subsection 7b74 ,such system shall-- 7#a7 be timed consistent with the ,federal ,transit ,administration process1 as authorized under section #ecbf1 when implemented2 and 7#b7 include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 an inventory of all capital assets owned by the developer of the plan2 7,b7 an assessment of asset condition2 7,c7 a description of the resources and processes necessary to bring or maintain those assets in a state of good repair2 and 7,d7 a description of changes in asset condition since the previous version of the plan4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,accounts ,section #bdcag7;d77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking #bdijd7;a77#b77;,e7 and inserting #bdijd7;b77#b77;,e72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f7 by striking #bdijd7;b7 and inserting #bdijd7;c74 7#b7 ,federal-,state partnership for state of good repair ,section #bdiaa7;e77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bdijd7;a7 and inserting #bdijd7;b74 #icjc4 ,protective arrangements ,section #bbije of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,b7 by striking that are equivalent to the protective arrangements established under section #ejd of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hcf7 and inserting established by the ,secretary under subsection 7e77#a72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,equivalent employee protections 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration shall establish protective arrangements equivalent to those established under section #ejd of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hcf71 and require such protective arrangements to apply to employees described under subsection 7c77#b77;,b7 and as required under subsection 7j7 of section #bbijg4 7#b7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall make available on a publicly available website the protective arrangements established under paragraph 7#a74 4 #icjd4 ,interstate rail compacts 7a7 ,identification ,section #daj of the ,amtrak ,reform and ,accountability ,act of #aiig 7,public ,law #aje-acd2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7 by striking 7except funds made available for ,amtrak72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,interstate rail compacts program ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 make available on a publicly accessible website a list of interstate rail compacts established in accordance with subsection 7a72 7#b7 provide information to the public regarding interstate rail compacts1 including how ,states may establish interstate rail compacts under subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 annually update the information provided under paragraph 7#b74 4 7b7 ,grants authorized ,chapter #bbi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbiaj4 ,interstate rail compacts support program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop and implement a competitive grant program for providing administrative assistance1 including salaries1 benefits1 travel1 and other administrative expenses1 to eligible applicants to support interstate and regional efforts-- 7#a7 to improve the safety1 efficiency1 or reliability of intercity passenger rail2 and 7#b7 to promote and develop intercity passenger rail service1 including through initiating1 restoring1 or enhancing intercity passenger rail service4 7b7 ,applicant selection criteria 7#a7 ,in general ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the amount of other funding received by an applicant 7including funding from railroads7 or other significant participation by ,state1 local1 and regional governmental and private entities2 7,b7 the applicant's work to facilitate and encourage regional planning for passenger rail improvement1 enhancement1 and development2 7,c7 the applicant's work to foster1 through rail transportation systems1 economic development1 particularly in rural communities1 for socially disadvantaged individuals1 and for disadvantaged populations2 7,d7 the applicant's efforts to provide guidance to local communities on public and private resources relate to community concerns1 such as congestion1 rail and grade crossing safety1 trespasser prevention1 quiet zones1 idling1 and rail line relocations2 7,e7 whether the applicant seeks to restore service over routes formerly operated by ,amtrak1 including routes described in section #aacjd7;a7 of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjae 7title ,,xi of division ,a of ,public ,law #aad-id72 7,f7 the applicant's intent to provide intercity passenger rail service to regions and communities that are underserved or not served by other intercity public transportation2 7,g7 whether the applicant is enhancing connectivity and geographic coverage of the existing national network of intercity rail passenger service2 7,h7 the applicant's efforts to engage with entities to deploy railroad safety technology or programs1 including trespassing prevention1 rail integrity inspection systems1 or grade crossing safety2 7,i7 whether the applicant prepares regional rail and corridor service development plans and corresponding environmental analysis2 and 7,j7 whether the applicant has engaged with the ,federal1 local1 or ,state government and transportation planning agencies to identify projects necessary to enhance multimodal connections or facilitate service integration between rail service and other modes1 including between intercity rail passenger transportation and intercity bus service1 commercial air service1 or commuter rail service4 7#b7 ,preference ,in selecting grant recipients1 the ,secretary shall give preference to applicants that are initiating1 restoring1 or enhancing intercity rail passenger transportation4 7c7 ,application process ,the ,secretary shall prescribe the form and manner of submitting applications under this section4 7d7 ,performance measures 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish performance measures for each grant recipient to assess progress in achieving strategic goals and objectives4 7#b7 ,annual report ,the ,secretary shall require grant recipients to submit an annual report of the activities of such recipient and information related to applicable performance measures1 which may include-- 7,a7 a demonstration of progress to achieve or advance the relevant criteria described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 the amount of non-,federal matching funds provided from each member ,state4 7e7 ,federal share of total project cost ,the ,secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this subsection to provide a non-,federal match of not less than #ej percent of the administrative assistance to the interstate rail compact4 7f7 ,applicable requirements ,the use of any amounts appropriated for grants under this section shall be subject to the applicable requirements under this chapter4 7g7 ,applicability ,amounts appropriated to carry out this section shall remain available until expended4 7h7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,maximum funding per applicant ,the ,secretary may not award grants under this section in an amount exceeding #ejj1jjj annually for each applicant4 7#b7 ,numeric limitation ,the ,secretary may not provide grants under this section to more than #aj interstate rail compacts in any fiscal year4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,applicant ,the term applicant means an interstate rail compact or an interstate commission composed of #b or more ,states that has been established to promote1 develop1 or operate intercity passenger rail transportation systems4 7#b7 ,intercity passenger rail service ,the term intercity passenger rail service has the meaning given the term intercity rail passenger transportation in section #bdajb4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bbi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbiaj4 ,interstate rail compacts support program4 4 #icje4 ,high-speed rail updates 7a7 ,high-speed rail corridor planning ,section #bfaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking 1 or if it is an activity described in subparagraph 7,m72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,j7 by striking right-of-way improvements and inserting right-of-way acquisition or improvement needs2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,k7 by inserting and at the end2 and 7,d7 by striking subparagraphs 7,l7 and 7,m7 and inserting the following3 7,l7 public costs in the creation of public private partnerships4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 the extent to which the proposed planning focuses on systems which will provide for high-speed rail2 7#b7 the integration of the corridor into metropolitan area and statewide transportation planning1 including ,state rail plans2 7#c7 the use of rail stations within urbanized areas that are located in a geographic area with a greater density population than the urbanized area as a whole2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7 by inserting before the semicolon 1 passenger rail1 transit1 and other multimodal options2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f7 by inserting and reduce greenhouse gas emissions before the semicolon2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#aa7 by inserting 1 including access to affordable housing before the semicolon4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #bfaje7b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting made available to members of the general public as passengers and reasonably expected to reach speeds of after service which is2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking reasonably expected to reach sustained speeds of more than #abe miles per hour2 and and inserting #afj miles per hour or more on shared-use right-of-way2 or2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking made available to members of the general public as passengers and inserting #ahf miles per hour or more on dedicated right-of-way4 7c7 ,high-speed rail corridor development ,section #bfajf7;e77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i7 by striking section #baa of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh and inserting section #bdijd7;a72 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i7-- 7,a7 by striking subclause 7,,iii72 7,b7 by redesignating subclause 7,,ii7 as subclause 7,,iii72 7,c7 by inserting after subclause 7,i7 the following3 7,,ii7 connectivity to rail stations within urbanized areas that are located in a geographic area with a greater density population than the urbanized area as a whole2 2 and 7,d7 by striking subclause 7,,iv7 and inserting the following3 7,,iv7 environmental benefits1 including projects that-- 7aa7 reduce greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7bb7 involve electrification or the purchase of environmentally sensitive1 fuel-efficient1 and cost-effective passenger rail equipment2 4 #icjf4 ,state rail planning formula funds 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bbi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbiaa4 ,state rail planning formula funds 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this chapter1 the ,secretary shall allocate an appropriate portion of #a4e percent of the amounts made available for programs under this chapter to provide grants to ,states-- 7#a7 for ,state or multi-,state regional intercity passenger rail corridor planning or project-specific1 intercity passenger rail planning purposes2 or 7#b7 for funding rail projects otherwise eligible under section #bbijg if no intercity passenger rail planning is feasible4 7b7 ,limitation of funds ,any unobligated balances of a grant under this section remaining after #c years from the fiscal year in which the grant was made shall be redistributed in an appropriate portion4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate portion ,the term appropriate portion means a share1 for each ,state-- 7,a7 one quarter of which is comprised of the ratio that the total railroad route miles in such ,state bears to the total railroad route miles in the ,united ,states1 excluding from each such total the route miles used exclusively for tourist excursions2 7,b7 one quarter of which is comprised of the ratio that the population in such ,state bears to the total population of the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,bureau of the ,census2 and 7,c7 half of which is comprised of the ratio that the ,amtrak ridership for fiscal year #bjai in each ,state bears to the total ,amtrak ridership for fiscal year #bjai4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states and the ,district of ,columbia4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bbi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the end the following3 #bbiaa4 ,state rail planning formula funds4 4 #icjg4 ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,interstate ,compact 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bdi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bdije the following3 #bdije;,a4 ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,interstate ,compact2 ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network 7a7 ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,interstate ,compact 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall appoint a director for the ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,interstate ,compact 7referred to in this section as the ,compact7 in collaboration with states identified in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7#b7 ,board of directors 7,a7 ,composition ,the ,compact shall be governed by a board of directors1 which shall be composed of directors1 of whom-- 7i7 #b directors shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7ii7 #a director shall be appointed by the ,chief ,executive ,officer of ,amtrak2 7iii7 #b directors shall be appointed by the ,governor of ,connecticut2 7iv7 #b directors shall be appointed by the ,governor of ,maine2 7v7 #b directors shall be appointed by the ,governor of ,massachusetts2 7vi7 #b directors shall be appointed by the ,governor of ,new ,hampshire2 7vii7 #b directors shall be appointed by the ,governor of ,new ,york2 7viii7 #b directors shall be appointed by the ,governor of ,rhode ,island2 and 7ix7 #b directors shall be appointed by the ,governor of ,vermont4 7,b7 ,term2 qualifications ,of the individuals appointed pursuant to each of the clauses 7iii7 through 7ix7 of paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 #a shall be the head of the respective ,state department of transportation2 and 7ii7 the other director appointed by the respective governor-- 7,i7 shall serve for a #e-year term2 7,,ii7 shall be a resident of the appointing governor's ,state2 7,,iii7 may not be an employee of the government of such ,state2 and 7,,iv7 shall be an expert in transportation policy1 finance1 public policy1 planning or a related discipline associated with the purpose and mission of the ,compact4 7,c7 ,no compensation ,directors shall serve without pay1 but shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with applicable provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,compact shall be to construct1 on an accelerated basis1 a ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network in order-- 7,a7 to provide clean1 safe1 coordinated and efficient high-speed and high-performance passenger rail transportation in the #g-,state ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network region2 including the improvement of existing intercity passenger rail services2 7,b7 to reduce carbon emissions from auto and air transportation in such region in order to meet the greenhouse gas performance targets established under section #aej7;d7 of title #bc2 and 7,c7 to provide employment opportunities and economic development in the cities and regions served by a ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network4 7#d7 ,staffing ,the directors and officers of the ,compact may appoint and fix the pay of such personnel1 as they consider necessary and appropriate1 to advance the design and construction of a ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network4 7#e7 ,coordination ,the ,compact1 in designing and constructing a ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network1 shall coordinate and cooperate with-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7,b7 the ,northeast ,corridor ,commission2 7,c7 ,amtrak2 7,d7 ,state departments of transportation1 regional transportation authorities1 and other ,state-established entities1 responsible for the provision of passenger rail in the ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network region2 and 7,e7 freight railroads that host passenger trains or operate freight trains over passenger rail lines within the territory4 7b7 ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network 7#a7 ,creation ,notwithstanding the existing service along the ,northeast ,corridor1 the ,compact shall construct a ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network1 which may include-- 7,a7 additional high-speed rail service between ,boston and ,new ,york2 7,b7 a high-performance network of intercity passenger rail transportation throughout the #g-,state region2 and 7,c7 an integrated network of metropolitan passenger rail transportation coordinated with the high-speed rail service referred to in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,authorizations ,the ,compact shall have the same authorities provided to interstate compacts in section #daj of the ,amtrak ,reform and ,accountability ,act of #aiig 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note71 including-- 7,a7 receiving appropriations-- 7i7 to plan1 design1 engineer1 and acquire property 7including railroad rights-of-way72 7ii7 to conduct competitive procurements2 7iii7 to enter into construction contracts2 7iv7 to form project labor agreements2 and 7v7 to construct a ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network2 7,b7 utilizing all design-build and other alternative procurement policies and practices approved by the ,department of ,transportation2 7,c7 utilizing existing authorities to expedite reviews for infrastructure investment within existing rights of way under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7,d7 contracting with ,amtrak1 ,state departments of transportation1 or related operating entities within the #g-,state ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network region to design or construct elements of a ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network4 7#c7 ,commencement of operations ,the ,compact shall commence operations and be eligible for appropriated funding in any ,state that has ratified the ,compact1 upon the ratification of a minimum of #b states of the ,compact4 7#d7 ,responsibilities ,if a ,state department of transportation or its related operating entity owns the right-of-way for a rail line segment within a ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network1 such department or entity shall be responsible for the design and construction of improvements on such segment of a ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network4 7#e7 ,work performed on right-of-way ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b77;,d71 all work done in existing rail right-of-way shall be performed only in accordance with the rail collective bargaining agreements applicable to work performed on such right-of-way4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bdi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bdije the following3 #bdije;,a4 ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,interstate ,compact2 ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network4 4 7c7 ,sunset ,upon the earlier of the completion of the construction of all of the elements of a ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,network created pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 of section #bdije;,a of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 or the date that is #bj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,interstate ,compact established pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 of such section shall be dissolved2 and 7#b7 the assets of the ,north ,atlantic ,rail ,interstate ,compact shall be transferred to ,amtrak4 ,,iv ,commuter ,rail ,policy #idja4 ,sense of ,congress regarding commuter rail liability insurance 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,prior to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 #cb commuter railroads across the ,united ,states safely carried passengers on more than #ejj1jjj1jjj trips each year4 7#b7 ,commuter rail is a #i1ijj1jjj1jjj industry that creates and supports more than #bjj1jjj public- and private-sector jobs1 and continues to grow4 7#c7 ,most commuter rail agencies are required to maintain liability insurance up to statutory liability limits4 7#d7 ,commuter rail agencies face significant obstacles to finding and obtaining liability insurance4 7#e7 ,only a handful of insurers offer this coverage1 and a significant percentage of the railroad liability insurance marketplace is provided by foreign companies4 7#f7 ,the number of insurers in the ,american and foreign markets willing to even offer potential capacity for this coverage has drastically decreased over the past several years1 and1 regardless of cost1 it is becoming extremely difficult for commuter railroads to obtain the needed coverage4 7#g7 ,despite the exceptional safety record of commuter railroads and recent full compliance with positive train control1 a #bjba survey of the ,american ,public ,transportation ,association's commuter rail agencies revealed that there has been a #fj percent increase in premium costs over the last #c years4 7#h7 ,the increase in premiums is largely due to factors outside the control of the commuter rail industry1 including major forest fires1 hurricanes1 and insurers exiting the market4 7#i7 ,the cost of liability insurance severely impacts the operating budgets of many commuter rail agencies and potentially affects their ability to offer these critical public transportation services4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,congress should address the capacity and cost issues associated with the commuter rail liability insurance market and consider establishing a commuter rail insurance program within the ,department of ,transportation4 #idjb4 ,surface ,transportation ,board mediation of trackage use requests ,section #bhejb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bhejb4 ,surface ,transportation ,board mediation of trackage use requests ,a rail carrier shall provide good faith consideration to a reasonable request from a provider of commuter rail passenger transportation for access to trackage and provision of related services4 ,if1 after a reasonable period of negotiation1 a public transportation authority cannot reach agreement with a rail carrier to use trackage of1 and have related services provided by1 the rail carrier for purposes of commuter rail passenger transportation1 the public transportation authority or the rail carrier may apply to the ,board for nonbinding mediation4 ,in any case in which dispatching for the relevant trackage is controlled by a rail carrier other than the trackage owner1 both shall be subject to the requirements of this section and included in the ,board's mediation process4 ,the ,board shall conduct the nonbinding mediation in accordance with the mediation process of section #aaji4d of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act4 ,during such mediation process1 the ,board shall determine whether the consideration a rail carrier provided to a request was in good faith and whether the request from a provider of commuter rail passenger transportation was reasonable4 ,the determinations made in the preceding sentence shall have no effect on the nonbinding nature of the mediation4 4 #idjc4 ,surface ,transportation ,board mediation of rights-of-way use requests ,section #bhejc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bhejc4 ,surface ,transportation ,board mediation of rights-of-way use requests ,a rail carrier shall provide good faith consideration to a reasonable request from a provider of commuter rail passenger transportation for access to rail right-of-way for the construction and operation of a segregated fixed guideway facility4 ,if1 after a reasonable period of negotiation1 a public transportation authority cannot reach agreement with a rail carrier to acquire an interest in a railroad right-of-way for the construction and operation of a segregated fixed guideway facility to provide commuter rail passenger transportation1 the public transportation authority or the rail carrier may apply to the ,board for nonbinding mediation4 ,in any case in which dispatching for the relevant trackage is controlled by a rail carrier other than the right-of-way owner1 both shall be subject to the requirements of this section and included in the ,board's mediation process4 ,the ,board shall conduct the nonbinding mediation in accordance with the mediation process of section #aaji4d of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act4 ,during such mediation process1 the ,board shall determine whether the consideration a rail carrier provided to a request was in good faith and whether the request from a provider of commuter rail passenger transportation was reasonable4 ,the determinations made in the preceding sentence shall have no effect on the nonbinding nature of the mediation4 4 ,v ,rail ,safety ,a ,passenger and ,freight ,safety #ieja4 ,study on safety impact of long trains 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a study on the safety impacts of the operation of long trains4 7b7 ,contents ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an examination of any potential risks of the operation of long trains and recommendations on mitigation of any such risks2 7#b7 among other safety factors with respect to the operation of such trains1 an evaluation of any-- 7,a7 potential risk of loss of communications between an end-of-train device1 or a distributed power unit1 and the locomotive cab1 including communications over differing terrains and conditions2 7,b7 potential risk of loss of radio communications between crewmembers after a crewmember alights from a train1 including communications over differing terrains and conditions2 7,c7 potential risk of derailments1 including any risks associated with in-train compressive forces and slack action1 or other safety risks in differing terrains and conditions2 7,d7 changes in risks or benefits to safety associated with the deployment of multiple distributed power units in the consists of such trains2 and 7,e7 impacts of the length of trains on braking and locomotive performance and track wear and tear2 and 7#c7 an evaluation of whether additional engineer and conductor training is required for safely operating such trains4 7c7 ,collaboration ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall collaborate with railroad carriers1 labor organizations representing railroad employees1 and railroad safety technology manufacturers4 7d7 ,results of study 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that contains-- 7,a7 the results of the study required by subsection 7a72 7,b7 any recommendations for mitigating safety risks caused by long trains2 and 7,c7 a description of any action the ,secretary intends to take to address any safety risk identified in the study4 7#b7 ,sharing study results ,after submitting the report required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall share the results of the study with railroad carriers1 labor organizations representing railroad employees1 and safety technology organizations4 7e7 ,secretary action ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the report required by subsection 7d77#a7 is submitted1 the ,secretary shall implement any proposed actions described in such report4 7f7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term long train means a freight train composed of more than #aej rail cars4 7g7 ,funding ,from the amounts made available for fiscal year #bjba to carry out section #bjaag7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall expend not less than #a1jjj1jjj and not more than #b1jjj1jjj to carry out this section4 #iejb4 ,,fra safety reporting 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 7including the train length1 the number of crew members in the controlling locomotive cab1 and the duties of such crew members7 after reported accident or incident4 7b7 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out the amendment made by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,trend analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #bji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjijd4 ,trend analysis 7a7 ,annual review and analysis ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall review the reports filed by a railroad carrier subject to section #bjija7;a7 and analyze the data contained in such reports for trends or patterns of potential safety risks4 7b7 ,secretary action ,if the ,secretary identifies any such trends or patterns1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 take such actions as are necessary to address the potential safety risk2 and 7#b7 if appropriate1 communicate any such trends or patterns to a representative of any relevant railroad carrier and a representative of the employees of such railroad carrier1 including any nonprofit employee labor organization representing a craft or class of employees subject to the potential safety risk4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjijd4 ,trend analysis4 4 7d7 ,accident and incident reporting ,section #bji of the ,rail ,safety ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjija note7 is amended by inserting 1 and other events required to be reported under part #bbe of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 after collisions and fatalities4 #iejc4 ,waiver notice requirements ,section #bjajc7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,nonemergency waivers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive or suspend compliance with any part of a regulation prescribed or order issued under this chapter if the waiver or suspension is in the public interest and consistent with railroad safety4 7#b7 ,notice required ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 provide timely public notice of any request for a waiver or suspension under this subsection2 7,b7 make the application for such waiver or suspension and any related underlying data available to interested parties2 7,c7 provide the public with notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment on a proposed waiver or suspension under this subsection before making a final decision2 and 7,d7 make public the reasons for granting a waiver or suspension under this subsection4 7#c7 ,information protection ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require the release of information protected by law from public disclosure4 4 #iejd4 ,notice of ,,fra comprehensive safety compliance assessments 7a7 ,initial notice ,if the ,federal ,railroad ,administration initiates a comprehensive safety compliance assessment of an entity providing regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation1 the ,administration shall notify in electronic format the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate of such comprehensive safety compliance assessment not later than #aj business days after the date on which commencement of any field investigation activity that is part of such assessment occurs4 7b7 ,findings ,not later than #ahj days after completion of a comprehensive safety compliance assessment described in subsection 7a71 the ,federal ,railroad ,administration shall transmit in electronic format to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a summary report of the findings of such assessment4 7c7 ,definition of comprehensive safety compliance assessment ,in this section1 the term comprehensive safety compliance assessment means a focused review initiated and managed by the ,federal ,railroad ,administration based on findings from an accident investigation and involving at least #b technical disciplines1 with the purpose of examining the compliance of an entity providing regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation with safety standards4 #ieje4 ,,fra accident and incident investigations ,section #bjijb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 by striking subpena and inserting subpoena2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7 by inserting ,the ,secretary shall develop a process to make available to a representative of the railroad carrier that is the subject of an accident or incident investigation1 and to a representative of the employees of such railroad carrier1 including a nonprofit employee labor organization representing railroad workers1 a draft investigation report for timely review and comment4 after the period at the end2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,gathering information and technical expertise 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall create a standard process for investigators to use during accident and incident investigations conducted under this section to-- 7,a7 gather information about an accident or incident under investigation from railroad carriers1 contractors or employees of railroad carriers or representatives of employees of railroad carriers1 and others determined relevant by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 consult with railroad carriers1 contractors or employees of railroad carriers or representatives of employees of railroad carriers1 and others determined relevant by the ,secretary1 for technical expertise on the facts of the accident or incident under investigation4 7#b7 ,confidentiality ,in developing the process under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall factor in ways to maintain the confidentiality of any entity identified under paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 such entity requests confidentiality2 7,b7 such entity was not involved in the accident or incident2 and 7,c7 maintaining such entity's confidentiality does not adversely affect an investigation of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration4 7#c7 ,application of law ,this subsection shall not apply to any investigation carried out by the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board4 4 #iejf4 ,freight train crew size safety standards 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjafi4 ,freight train crew size safety standards 7a7 ,minimum crew size ,no freight train may be operated unless such train has a #b-person crew comprised of at least #a appropriately qualified and certified conductor and #a appropriately qualified and certified locomotive engineer4 7b7 ,exceptions ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply in any of the following circumstances3 7#a7 ,train operations on track that is not a main track4 7#b7 ,a train operated-- 7,a7 by a railroad carrier that has fewer than #djj1jjj total employee work hours annually and less than #dj1jjj1jjj annual revenue 7adjusted for inflation as measured by the ,surface ,transportation ,board ,railroad ,inflation-,adjusted ,index72 7,b7 at a speed of not more than #be miles per hour2 and 7,c7 on a track with an average track grade of less than #b percent for any segment of track that is at least #b continuous miles4 7#c7 ,locomotives performing assistance to a train that has incurred mechanical failure or lacks the power to traverse difficult terrain1 including traveling to or from the location where assistance is provided4 7#d7 ,locomotives that-- 7,a7 are not attached to any equipment or attached only to a caboose2 and 7,b7 do not travel farther than #cj miles from the point of origin of such locomotive4 7#e7 ,train operations staffed with fewer than a two-person crew at least #a year prior to the date of enactment of this section1 if the ,secretary determines that the operation achieves an equivalent level of safety4 7c7 ,trains ineligible for exception ,the exceptions under subsection 7b7 may not be applied to-- 7#a7 a train transporting #a or more loaded cars carrying high-level radioactive waste1 spent nuclear fuel1 or material toxic by inhalation2 7#b7 a train carrying #bj or more loaded tank cars of a ,class #b material or a ,class #c flammable liquid in a continuous block or a single train carrying #ce or more loaded tank cars of a ,class #b material or a ,class #c flammable liquid throughout the train consist2 or 7#c7 a train with a total length of #g1ejj feet or greater4 7d7 ,waiver ,a railroad carrier may seek a waiver of the requirements of this section pursuant to section #bjajc7;d74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjafi4 ,freight train crew size safety standards4 4 #iejg4 ,border crossings 7a7 ,border crossings ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall require that-- 7#a7 any railroad carrier that is operating a freight train across the southern border into the ,united ,states operates the train continually until the last car of the train passes through the scanning facility used for nonintrusive inspection by ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection located at such border2 7#b7 when the last car of such train passes through such facility1 the railroad carrier shall stop such train to conduct a crew interchange and any federally-mandated safety testing2 and 7#c7 the railroad carrier ensures that the only individuals that operate such trains after carrying out the activities described in paragraph 7#b7 are individuals-- 7,a7 who are ,united ,states nationals or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 whose primary reporting point is in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,funding 7#a7 ,set-aside ,from the amounts made available to carry out section #bbijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall set aside1 for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 #fj1jjj1jjj for projects to prevent blocked crossing incidents as a result of operations made necessary by subsection 7a74 ,projects eligible for funding under this paragraph are-- 7,a7 highway-rail grade crossing separation projects eligible under such section that are located not further than #a4e miles from a scanning facility described in subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,b7 projects eligible under such section to relocate a rail line to prevent blocked crossing incidents resulting from trains crossing the southern border4 7#b7 ,unobligated funds ,any funds provided under paragraph 7#a7 that are unobligated at the end of the second fiscal year following the fiscal year in which such funds are set aside may be used for any eligible project under section #bbijg4 7c7 ,agreement ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a recipient of funds made available under subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 has a written agreement with any railroad carrier operating over the infrastructure constructed or improved with such funds that includes a requirement that any such railroad carrier may not operate trains over such infrastructure that1 due to the length of the train1 are likely to cause blocked crossing incidents4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as amending any safety regulation of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration or amending or revoking any waivers such ,administration has granted under section #bjajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,railroad carrier ,the term railroad carrier has the meaning given such term in section #bjajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,southern border ,the term southern border means the international border between the ,united ,states and ,mexico4 7#c7 ,blocked crossing incident ,the term blocked crossing incident has the meaning given such term in section #bjagc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #iejh4 ,yardmasters hours of service 7a7 ,limitations on duty hours of yardmaster employees ,section #baajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by inserting and yardmaster employees after train employees2 7#b7 by inserting or yardmaster employee after train employee each place it appears2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7 by inserting or yardmaster employee's after ,during a train employee's4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #baaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting a yardmaster employee1 after dispatching service employee12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 yardmaster employee means an individual responsible for supervising and coordinating the control of trains and engines operating within a rail yard4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,the analysis for chapter #baa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #baajc and inserting the following3 #baajc4 ,limitations on duty hours of train employees and yardmaster employees4 4 #ieji4 ,leaking brakes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration shall take such actions as are necessary to prohibit the use of any service air brake control valve or emergency air brake control valve in any location north of the #cgth parallel during the period beginning on ,november #a and ending on ,march #ca of any year if-- 7#a7 the period between the date on which the air brake control valve is in use and the date of the manufacture or recondition of such valve exceeds #ae years2 and 7#b7 the air brake control valve is operated in-- 7,a7 a unit train on or after ,august #a1 #bjbc2 7,b7 a train transporting #a or more materials poisonous by inhalation1 as such term is defined in section #aga4h of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 on or after ,august #a1 #bjbc2 or 7,c7 a non-unit train on or after ,august #a1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every year thereafter until air brake control valves described in subsection 7a7 are no longer operating in trains as required under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a71 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that identifies-- 7#a7 the estimated number of such air brake control valves in use on-- 7,a7 unit trains operating north of the #cgth parallel between ,november #a and ,march #ca2 and 7,b7 trains transporting #a or more material poisonous-by-inhalation operating north of the #cgth parallel during the period beginning on ,november #a and ending on ,march #ca2 7#b7 any issues affecting the industry's progress toward ensuring that such air brake control valves are phased out in accordance with the requirements of subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 efforts the ,administrator has taken since the previous report to ensure such air brake control valves are phased out in accordance with the requirements of subsection 7a74 7c7 ,rulemaking ,if1 after collecting data through a science-based methodology1 the ,administrator determines the prohibition under subsection 7a7 does not ensure a sufficient level of safety1 the ,administrator may propose alternative actions in a rulemaking addressing the air brake control valves subject to this section4 #ieaj4 ,report on ,,ptc system failures ,section #bjaeg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,report of system failures ,the ,secretary shall require railroad carriers and other entities subject to subsection 7a7 to regularly report to the ,administrator failures of positive train control systems4 ,the ,secretary shall prescribe the type of failure1 format1 interval1 and detail required for reports submitted under this subsection4 4 #ieaa4 ,fatigue reduction management plans 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue final regulations on fatigue management plans based on the notice of proposed rulemaking published on ,december #bb1 #bjbj1 titled ,fatigue ,risk ,management ,programs for ,certain ,passenger and ,freight ,railroads 7#he ,fed4 ,reg4 #hcdhd2 ,docket ,no4 ,,fra-#bjae-jabb74 7b7 ,monitoring 7#a7 ,fatigue as cause or contributing factor ,if a ,federal ,railroad ,administration railroad accident or incident investigation conducted under section #bjijb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 identifies that fatigue was a casual or contributing factor to an accident or incident1 the ,secretary may reopen a fatigue management plan of a passenger railroad operation or a railroad subject to part #bgj or part #bga1 respectively1 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,fatigue as systemic issue ,if the ,secretary determines that fatigue is a systemic issue for a passenger railroad operation or railroad1 the ,secretary shall reopen a fatigue management plan of such passenger railroad operation or a railroad subject to part #bgj or part #bga1 respectively1 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,reopening of fatigue management plan ,if the ,secretary reopens a fatigue management plan under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consider whether any statement filed under sections #bgj4bjh7;e7 and #bga4bjg7;e7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 addressed such plan2 and 7,b7 consult with employees1 including labor organizations representing railroad employees1 of the passenger railroad operation or railroad that has a reopened fatigue management plan4 #ieab4 ,assault prevention and response plans 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjagj4 ,assault prevention and response plans 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 any entity that provides regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation for review and approval an assault prevention and response plan 7in this section referred to as the ,plan7 to address transportation assaults4 7b7 ,contents of plan ,the ,plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 procedures that-- 7,a7 facilitate the reporting of a transportation assault1 including the notification of on-site personnel1 rail law enforcement1 and local law enforcement2 7,b7 personnel should follow up on the reporting of a transportation assault1 including actions to protect affected individuals from continued assault2 7,c7 may be taken to remove the passenger or personnel who has committed a transportation assault from the train or related area or facility as soon as practicable when appropriate2 7,d7 include protections and safe reporting practices for passengers who may have been assaulted by personnel2 and 7,e7 may limit or prohibit1 to the extent practicable1 future travel with the entity described in subsection 7a7 by any passenger or personnel who commits a transportation assault against personnel or passengers2 7#b7 a policy that ensures an employee who is a victim or witness of a transportation assault may participate in the prosecution of a criminal offense of such assault without any adverse effect on the victim's or witnesses' employment status2 and 7#c7 a process and timeline for conducting an annual review and update of the ,plan4 7c7 ,notice to passengers ,an entity described under subsection 7a7 shall display onboard trains and in boarding areas1 as appropriate1 a notice stating the entity's abilities to restrict future travel under subsection 7b77#a77;,e74 7d7 ,personnel training ,an entity described under subsection 7a7 shall provide initial and annual training for all personnel on the contents of the ,plan1 including training regarding-- 7#a7 the procedures described in subsection 7b72 7#b7 methods for responding to hostile situations1 including de-escalation training2 and 7#c7 rights and responsibilities of personnel with respect to a transportation assault on themselves1 other personnel1 or passengers4 7e7 ,personnel participation ,the ,plan required under subsection 7a7 shall be developed and implemented with the direct participation of personnel1 and1 as applicable1 labor organizations representing personnel4 7f7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,incident notification 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #aj days after a transportation assault incident1 the applicable entity described in subsection 7a7 shall notify personnel employed at the location in which the incident occurred4 ,in the case of an incident on a vehicle1 such entity shall notify personnel regularly scheduled to carry out employment activities on the service route on which the incident occurred4 7,b7 ,content of incident report ,the notification required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7i7 include a summary of the incident2 and 7ii7 be written in a manner that protects the confidentiality of individuals involved in the incident4 7#b7 ,annual report ,for each calendar year1 each entity with respect to which a transportation assault incident has been reported during such year shall submit to the ,secretary a report that describes-- 7,a7 the number of assault incidents reported to the entity1 including-- 7i7 the number of incidents committed against passengers2 and 7ii7 the number of incidents committed against personnel2 and 7,b7 the number of assault incidents reported to rail or local law enforcement by personnel of the entity4 7#c7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make available to the public on the primary website of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration the data collected under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,data protection ,data made available under this subsection shall be made available in a manner that protects the confidentiality of individuals involved in transportation assault incidents4 7g7 ,definition of transportation assault ,in this section1 the term transportation assault means the occurrence1 or reasonably suspected occurrence1 of an act that-- 7#a7 constitutes assault2 7#b7 is committed by a passenger or member of personnel of an entity that provides regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation against another passenger or member of personnel of such entity2 and 7#c7 takes place-- 7,a7 within a vehicle of such entity2 or 7,b7 in an area in which passengers are entering or exiting a vehicle described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 at a station or facility where such entity operates1 regardless of ownership of the station or facility4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjagj4 ,assault prevention and response plans4 4 #ieac4 ,critical incident stress plans ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to amend part #bgb of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to ensure that-- 7#a7 the coverage of a critical incident stress plan under section #bgb4g of such part includes directly involved employees of commuter railroads and intercity passenger railroads1 as such terms are defined in section #bgb4i of such part2 and 7#b7 assault and the witnessing of an assault against an employee or train passenger is included in the definition of critical incident under section #bgb4i of such part4 #iead4 ,crewmember certification and qualification 7a7 ,audit of programs 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjaga4 ,audit of qualification and certification programs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 and not less frequently than every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall conduct an audit of-- 7#a7 the qualification and certification program of locomotive engineers of each ,class ,i railroad carrier subject to the requirements of part #bdj of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#b7 the qualification and certification program of conductors of each ,class ,i railroad carrier subject to the requirements of part #bdb of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,contents of audit ,in carrying out the audit required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consider whether the training1 qualification1 and continuing education components of the programs described in subsection 7a7 comply with regulations in parts #bdj and #bdb of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 assess the quality of the training that railroad carriers provide locomotive engineers and conductors under such programs2 7#c7 determine whether such programs provide locomotive engineers and conductors the knowledge1 skill1 and ability to safely operate the types of locomotives or trains a railroad carrier may require a locomotive engineer and conductor to operate1 including all associated technology used on such locomotives or trains2 7#d7 determine whether the training1 qualification1 and continuing education components of such programs reflect the operating practices of the railroad carrier carrying out such components2 7#e7 assess whether a railroad carrier conducting such programs provides locomotive engineers or conductors adequate at-controls training before certification2 7#f7 assess how a railroad carrier uses a simulator or other technology to train1 familiarize1 or provide recurrent training to a locomotive engineer or conductor1 including how the use of a simulator or other such technology compares to international experience or practice2 and 7#g7 address any other safety issues the ,secretary determines appropriate for preparing locomotive engineers and conductors4 7c7 ,deficiency in qualification and certification program ,if1 in conducting the audit required under this section1 the ,secretary identifies a deficiency in a railroad carrier's qualification and certification program of locomotive engineers or the qualification and certification program of conductors1 the ,secretary shall require the railroad carrier to update such program to eliminate the deficiency4 7d7 ,consultation ,in conducting the audit required under this section1 the ,secretary shall consult with representatives of each railroad carrier and representatives of the employees of the railroad carrier1 including any nonprofit employee labor organization representing engineers or conductors of the railroad carrier4 7e7 ,cooperation 7#a7 ,in general ,a railroad carrier and employees of the railroad carrier1 including any nonprofit employee labor organization representing engineers or conductors of the railroad carrier1 shall cooperate fully with the ,secretary during an audit required under this section4 7#b7 ,documents2 interviews ,a railroad carrier shall provide any documents requested by the ,secretary or make available any employee for interview with the ,secretary without undue delay or obstruction4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary completes an audit under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 publish on the website of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration a report that summarizes the results of the audit and any updates made in accordance with subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 notify of such report the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7g7 ,civil penalty ,the ,secretary is authorized to assess a civil penalty or to take other authorized enforcement action1 as appropriate1 pursuant to chapter #bac for a failure to comply with the requirements of this section4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjaga4 ,audit of qualification and certification programs4 4 7b7 ,review of regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall determine whether any update to part #bdj or #bdb1 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 is necessary to prepare locomotive engineers and conductors to safely operate trains4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in making a determination under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 evaluate1 taking into account the requirements of section #bjafi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 whether such parts establish ,federal standards for railroad carriers to-- 7i7 provide locomotive engineers and conductors the knowledge1 skill and ability to safely operate trains under conditions that reflect industry practices2 7ii7 adequately address locomotive engineer and conductor situational awareness2 7iii7 require adequate at-controls training before a locomotive engineer or conductor is certified2 7iv7 adequately prepare locomotive engineers and conductors to understand all locomotive operating characteristics2 7v7 sufficiently require locomotive engineers and conductors to demonstrate knowledge on the physical characteristics of a territory under various conditions and using various resources2 and 7vi7 address any other safety issue the ,secretary determines appropriate for better preparing locomotive engineers and conductors2 and 7,b7 consider the results of the audit required by section #bjaga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report required under section #bjaga7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that includes the findings of the review required under paragraph 7#a7 and a description of any action the ,secretary intends to take to improve1 or increase the effectiveness of the requirements of1 part #bdj or #bdb of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#d7 ,rulemaking ,if the ,secretary determines under paragraph 7#a7 that any update to part #bdj or #bdb is necessary to prepare locomotive engineers or conductors to safely operate locomotives or trains1 the ,secretary shall issue a rulemaking to carry out such update4 7#e7 ,application of law ,any action the ,secretary takes as a result of a determination made under paragraph 7#a7 shall be consistent with section #bjafi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,definition of railroad carrier ,in this subsection1 the term railroad carrier has the meaning given such term in section #bjajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ieae4 ,safety management team communication 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjagb4 ,safety management team communication ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration shall implement a process for the communication of information between safety management teams of the ,administration and railroad employees1 including any nonprofit employee labor organization representing railroad employees4 ,such process shall include a reasonable timeframe for a safety management team to respond to communication from such railroad employees4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjagb4 ,safety management team communication4 4 #ieaf4 ,,gao study on reorganization of ,office of ,railroad ,safety 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study comparing the ,office of ,railroad ,safety of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration before and after the reorganization of such ,office that took effect on ,june #h1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,contents ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall evaluate-- 7#a7 the differences in the structure of the ,office before and after such reorganization2 7#b7 any differences in the communication between the ,office and railroad carriers and the employees of railroad carriers before and after such reorganization2 7#c7 any differences in the communication between ,federal ,railroad ,administration safety inspectors and other specialists before and after such reorganization1 and the impacts of such differences2 7#d7 whether the structure before or after such reorganization better protects against regulatory capture2 7#e7 whether the structure before or after such reorganization is better at promoting and ensuring safety2 7#f7 whether the structure before or after such reorganization more closely resembles the structure of other ,department of ,transportation modal agencies that have enforcement authority similar to the ,federal ,railroad ,administration2 and 7#g7 any other issues the ,comptroller ,general determines are relevant4 7c7 ,information collection ,in conducting the study required under this section1 the ,comptroller ,general shall collect information from the following entities3 7#a7 ,the ,federal ,railroad ,administration4 7#b7 ,freight rail carriers and passenger rail carriers4 7#c7 ,employees of freight rail carriers and passenger rail carriers4 7#d7 ,other entities the ,comptroller ,general determines are relevant4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that includes the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a7 and any recommendations for improving safety and communication within the ,office of ,railroad ,safety or between the ,office of ,railroad ,safety and the entities identified in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7c74 #ieag4 ,open-top rail car public input ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration shall initiate a public process to seek input on addressing safety risks1 spills1 emissions1 odors1 and other public nuisances associated with top loading rail cars1 open-top hoppers1 and gondolas1 including evaluating the feasibility of a requirement that such rail cars be covered while in transportation1 including while being held1 delayed1 or transferred4 #ieah4 ,new passenger service pre-revenue safety validation plan 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjabb4 ,new passenger service pre-revenue safety validation plan 7a7 ,safety validation plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall require a covered entity to submit to the ,secretary a safety validation plan to ensure the safe operation of-- 7,a7 a new intercity rail passenger transportation or commuter rail passenger transportation service2 7,b7 an intercity rail passenger transportation or commuter rail passenger transportation route that has not been in revenue service for a period of more than #ahj days2 or 7,c7 an extension of an existing intercity rail passenger transportation or commuter rail passenger transportation route4 7#b7 ,submission ,a covered entity shall submit a safety validation plan required under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #cj days before the date on which such entity begins revenue service of a service or route described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish the requirements of the safety validation plan described under subsection 7a71 including adequate training of all relevant personnel and a minimum period of simulated service to ensure operational readiness4 7#b7 ,prohibition of service ,the ,secretary shall prohibit a covered entity from beginning a service described in subsection 7a77#a7 until the entity is in full compliance with the safety validation plan required by such subsection4 7c7 ,amendment to safety validation plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall require a covered entity to submit to the ,secretary for review and approval any proposed amendment to a safety validation plan required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,review and approval ,not later than #e working days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a proposed amendment submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall review and approve or deny such proposed amendment4 7#c7 ,notification ,if the ,secretary does not approve a proposed amendment submitted under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide written notice to the covered entity of the specific areas in which the proposed amendment is deficient4 ,an entity may correct such deficiencies and reapply for review and approval under this subsection4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means an entity providing regularly scheduled railroad transportation that is intercity rail passenger transportation or commuter rail passenger transportation4 7#b7 ,intercity rail passenger transportation2 commuter rail passenger transportation ,the terms intercity rail passenger transportation and commuter rail passenger transportation have the meanings given such terms in section #bdajb4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,i of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bjabb4 ,new passenger service pre-revenue safety validation plan4 4 #ieai4 ,safety oversight of nontraditional and emerging rail technologies 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a review of the safety regulations of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration to determine the applicability of such regulations to nontraditional and emerging rail technologies and to identify any gaps in such regulations or any challenges to ensuring the safety of such technologies4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the findings of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall include a description of-- 7#a7 the applicability of safety regulations in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act to nontraditional and emerging rail technologies2 7#b7 whether gaps in the regulations or other challenges exist that should be addressed in order to ensure the safety of nontraditional and emerging rail technologies2 7#c7 any additional regulations that are necessary to ensure the safety of nontraditional and emerging rail technologies2 and 7#d7 any additional research that may be needed to further evaluate and regulate the safety of nontraditional and emerging rail technologies4 7d7 ,public notice and comment ,in conducting the review process under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide notice and an opportunity for public comment for not less than #fj days4 7e7 ,nontraditional and emerging rail technologies defined ,in this section1 the term nontraditional and emerging rail technologies means nonhighway ground transportation that runs on electromagnetic guideways in a tube1 or system of tubes1 that operates in a low-pressure environment4 #iebj4 ,,fra safety inspector and specialist review 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration shall review the position descriptions and pay grades of railroad safety inspection personnel and railroad safety specialists employed by the ,office of ,railroad ,safety4 7b7 ,contents of review ,the review under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 consider whether the descriptions of the positions described in subsection 7a7 accurately reflect the scope of work and duties of the personnel and specialists described in such subsection1 including any technological advancements that impact the scope of work and duties2 7#b7 compare the pay grades of such positions to the pay grades of personnel employed by other ,department of ,transportation agencies and the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board who have scopes of work and duties comparable to those of railroad safety inspection personnel and railroad safety specialists2 and 7#c7 assess whether the ,administration experiences difficulty in recruiting or retaining such personnel and specialists and identify the reasons for such difficulty4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 summarizes the findings of the review required by this section2 7#b7 describes how the ,administration plans to update the position descriptions of such personnel and specialists to accurately reflect the scope of work and duties1 including any technological advancements that impact the scope of work and duties2 and 7#c7 describes how pay grades may be updated to retain and recruit such personnel and specialists4 ,b ,grade ,crossing ,safety #ieea4 ,highway-rail grade crossing separation grants 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bbi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbiab4 ,highway-rail grade crossing separation grants 7a7 ,general authority ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make grants under this section to eligible entities to assist in funding the cost of highway-rail grade crossing separation projects4 7b7 ,application requirements ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7#a7 an agreement between the entity that owns or controls the railroad right-of-way and the applicant addressing access to the railroad right-of-way throughout the project2 and 7#b7 a cost-sharing agreement with the funding amounts that the entity that owns or controls the railroad right-of-way shall contribute to the project1 which shall be not less than #aj percent of the total project cost4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,the following projects are eligible to receive a grant under this section3 7#a7 ,installation1 repair1 or improvement1 including necessary acquisition of real property interests1 of highway-rail grade crossing separations4 7#b7 ,highway-rail grade crossing elimination incidental to eligible grade crossing separation projects4 7#c7 ,project planning1 development1 and environmental work related to a project described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 7d7 ,project selection criteria ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall give priority to projects that maximize the safety benefits of ,federal funding2 7#b7 shall give priority to projects that provide direct benefits to socially disadvantaged individuals 7as such term is defined in section #bbijf7;b772 and 7#c7 may evaluate applications on the safety profile of the existing crossing1 #aj-year history of accidents at such crossing1 inclusion of the proposed project on a ,state highway-rail grade crossing action plan1 average daily vehicle traffic1 total number of trains per day1 average daily number of crossing closures1 the challenges of grade crossings located near international borders1 proximity to established emergency evacuation routes1 and proximity of community resources1 including schools1 hospitals1 fire stations1 police stations1 and emergency medical service facilities4 7e7 ,federal share of total project costs 7#a7 ,total project costs ,the ,secretary shall estimate the total costs of a project under this section based on the best available information1 including any available engineering studies1 studies of economic feasibility1 environmental analysis1 and information on the expected use of equipment or facilities4 7#b7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share for a project carried out under this section shall not exceed #he percent4 7f7 ,grant conditions ,an eligible entity may not receive a grant for a project under this section unless such project complies with section #bbije4 7g7 ,letters of intent 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 issue a letter of intent to a recipient of a grant under this section that-- 7,a7 announces an intention to obligate for a project an amount that is not more than the amount stipulated as the financial participation of the ,secretary for the project2 and 7,b7 states that the contingent commitment-- 7i7 is not an obligation of the ,federal ,government2 and 7ii7 is subject to the availability of appropriations for grants under this section and subject to ,federal laws in force or enacted after the date of the contingent commitment4 7#b7 ,congressional notification 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c days before issuing a letter of intent under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit written notification to-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7iii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,contents ,the notification submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a copy of the letter of intent2 7ii7 the criteria used under subsection 7d7 for selecting the project for a grant2 and 7iii7 a description of how the project meets such criteria4 7h7 ,appropriations required ,an obligation or contingent commitment may be made under subsection 7g7 only after amounts are appropriated for such purpose4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 a public agency or publicly chartered authority2 7,c7 a metropolitan planning organization2 7,d7 a political subdivision of a ,state2 and 7,e7 a ,tribal government4 7#b7 ,metropolitan planning organization ,the term metropolitan planning organization has the meaning given such term in section #acd7;b7 of title #bc4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means a ,state of the ,united ,states or the ,district of ,columbia4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bbi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbiab4 ,highway-rail grade crossing separation grants4 4 #ieeb4 ,rail safety public awareness grant ,section #bbijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by this ,act71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7o7 ,rail safety public awareness grants 7#a7 ,grant ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall make grants to nonprofit organizations to carry out public information and education programs to help prevent and reduce rail-related pedestrian1 motor vehicle1 and other incidents1 injuries1 and fatalities1 and to improve awareness along railroad right-of-way and at highway-rail grade crossings4 7#b7 ,selection ,programs eligible for a grant under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall include1 as appropriate-- 7i7 development1 placement1 and dissemination of public service announcements in appropriate media2 7ii7 school presentations1 driver and pedestrian safety education1 materials1 and public awareness campaigns2 and 7iii7 disseminating information to the public on how to identify and report to the appropriate authorities-- 7,i7 unsafe or malfunctioning highway-rail grade crossings and equipment2 and 7,,ii7 high-risk and unsafe behavior and trespassing around railroad right-of-way2 and 7,b7 may include targeted and sustained outreach in communities at greatest risk to develop measures to reduce such risk4 7#c7 ,coordination ,eligible entities shall coordinate program activities with local communities1 law enforcement and emergency responders1 and railroad carriers1 as appropriate1 and ensure consistency with ,state highway-rail grade crossing action plans required under section #aadja7;b7 of the ,,fast ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeja note7 and the report titled ,national ,strategy to ,prevent ,trespassing on ,railroad ,property issued by the ,federal ,railroad ,administration in ,october #bjah4 7#d7 ,prioritization ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall give priority to applications for programs that-- 7,a7 are nationally recognized2 7,b7 are targeted at schools in close proximity to railroad right-of-way2 7,c7 partner with nearby railroad carriers2 or 7,d7 focus on communities with a recorded history of repeated pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents1 incidents1 injuries1 and fatalities at highway-rail grade crossings and along railroad right-of-way4 7#e7 ,applicability ,section #bbije shall not apply to contracts and agreements made under this subsection4 4 #ieec4 ,establishment of #aj-minute time limit for blocking public highway-rail grade crossings 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjagc4 ,time limit for blocking public highway-rail grade crossing 7a7 ,time limit ,a railroad carrier may not cause a blocked crossing incident that is longer than #aj minutes in duration1 unless the blocked crossing incident is caused by-- 7#a7 a casualty or serious injury2 7#b7 an accident2 7#c7 a track obstruction2 7#d7 actions necessary to comply with ,federal rail safety laws1 regulations1 or orders issued thereunder unless the action to comply could reasonably occur at a different time or location2 7#e7 actions necessary to adhere to section #bdcjh2 7#f7 a train fully contained within rail yard limits or fully contained in a rail siding2 7#g7 an act of ,god2 or 7#h7 a derailment or a safety appliance equipment failure that prevents the train from advancing4 7b7 ,investigation of frequently blocked crossings ,for any public highway-rail grade crossing that has had #c or more blocked crossing incidents that exceed the time limit set forth in subsection 7a7 and are reported to the blocked crossing database1 and such incidents have occurred on at least #c calendar days within a #cj-;day period1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide an electronic notice of the number of reported blocked crossing incidents to the railroad carrier that owns the public highway-rail grade crossing2 7#b7 investigate the causes of the blocked crossing incidents2 and 7#c7 investigate possible measures to reduce the frequency and duration of blocked crossing incidents at such grade crossing4 7c7 ,recordkeeping 7#a7 ,in general ,a railroad carrier shall1 upon receiving a notice under subsection 7b71 maintain train location data records for the public highway-rail grade crossing that was the subject of the notice4 7#b7 ,contents of records ,the train location data records required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a list of all blocked crossing incidents at the public highway-rail grade crossing that is the subject of the report exceeding #aj minutes2 7,b7 the cause of the blocked crossing incident 7to the extent available72 7,c7 train length2 and 7,d7 the estimated duration of each blocked crossing incident4 7#c7 ,consultation ,beginning on the date on which a railroad carrier receives a notice under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may consult with the carrier for a period of #fj days to address concerns with blocked crossing incidents at the public highway-rail grade crossing that is the subject of the notice4 7#d7 ,expiration of data collection ,the requirement to maintain records under paragraph 7#a7 shall cease with respect to a public highway-rail grade crossing noticed under subsection 7b77#b7 if there are no reports submitted to the blocked crossing database for blocked crossing incidents reported to occur at such grade crossing during the previous #cfe consecutive calendar days4 7d7 ,civil penalties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may issue civil penalties in accordance with section #bacja to railroad carriers for violations of subsection 7a7 occurring #fj days after the date of submission of a notice under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,release of records ,upon the request of1 and under requirements set by1 the ,secretary1 railroad carriers shall provide the records maintained pursuant to subsection 7c77#a7 to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration4 7#c7 ,alternate route exemption ,civil penalties may not be issued for violations of subsection 7a7 that occur at a public highway-rail grade crossing if an alternate route created by a public highway-rail grade separation exists within a half mile by road mileage of such public highway-rail grade crossing4 7#d7 ,grade separation project ,civil penalties may not be issued for violations of subsection 7a7 if the violation occurs at a public highway-rail grade crossing for which there is a proposed grade separation project-- 7,a7 that has received written agreement from the relevant local authorities2 and 7,b7 for which railroad carrier and project funding from all parties has been budgeted4 7#e7 ,considerations ,in determining civil penalties under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider increased penalties in a case in which a pattern of the blocked crossing incidents continue to cause delays to ,state or local emergency services4 7e7 ,application to ,amtrak and commuter railroads ,this section shall not apply to ,amtrak or commuter authorities1 including ,amtrak and commuter authorities' operations run or dispatched by a ,class ,i railroad4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,blocked crossing database ,the term blocked crossing database means the national blocked crossing database established under section #bjagd4 7#b7 ,blocked crossing incident ,the term blocked crossing incident means a circumstance in which a train1 locomotive1 rail car1 or other rail equipment is stopped in a manner that obstructs travel at a public highway-rail grade crossing4 7#c7 ,public highway-rail grade crossing ,the term public highway-rail grade crossing means a location within a ,state in which a public highway1 road1 or street1 including associated sidewalks and pathways1 crosses #a or more railroad tracks at grade4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bjagc4 ,time limit for blocking public highway-rail grade crossing4 4 #ieed4 ,national blocked crossing database 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjagd4 ,national blocked crossing database 7a7 ,database ,not later than #de days after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a national blocked crossings database for the public to report blocked crossing incidents4 7b7 ,public awareness ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 the ,secretary shall require each railroad carrier to publish the active link to report blocked crossing incidents on the website of the national blocked crossings database described in subsection 7a7 on the home page of the publicly-available website of the railroad carrier4 7c7 ,blocked crossing incident2 public highway-rail grade crossing ,in this section1 the terms blocked crossing incident and public highway-rail grade crossing have the meanings given the terms in section #bjagc4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bjagd4 ,national blocked crossing database4 4 #ieee4 ,railroad point of contact for blocked crossing matters ,section #bjaeb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7iii7 by inserting the following after subparagraph 7,c73 7,d7 blocked crossing incident1 as defined in section #bjagc2 or 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,c7 or 7,d7 and inserting subparagraph 7,c71 7,d71 or 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 upon receiving a report of a blocked crossing pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,d71 the railroad carrier shall1 within #ad days of receipt of the report-- 7,a7 verify that the public highway-rail grade crossing1 as defined in section #bjagc1 was blocked for a period of at least #aj minutes2 and 7,b7 upon positive verification of the report1 enter the report into the national blocked crossings database established in section #bjagd2 and 7#g7 promptly inform the ,secretary of any update to the number maintained under paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,publication of telephone numbers ,the ,secretary shall make any telephone number established under subsection 7a7 publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,transportation4 4 #ieef4 ,national highway-rail crossing inventory review 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall expend such sums as are necessary to conduct a comprehensive review of the national highway-rail crossing inventory of the ,department of ,transportation established under section #bjafj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 verify the accuracy of the geographical location data contained in the inventory described in subsection 7a7 using mapping technologies and other methods2 and 7#b7 notify the relevant railroad and ,state agencies of the erroneous data in the inventory and require such entities to correct the erroneous data within #cj days of notification4 7c7 ,state reports ,the ,secretary shall require ,state agencies to ensure that any geographic data contained in the inventory described in subsection 7a7 remains consistent with any geographic data identified in biennial ,state reports required under section #acj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the completion of the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report summarizing the corrections made to the inventory described in subsection 7a7 and the ,secretary's plans to ensure continued accuracy of such inventory4 #ieeg4 ,railroad trespassing enforcement grants ,section #bbijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,railroad trespassing enforcement grants 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available under this section1 the ,secretary may make grants to public law enforcement agencies engaged in1 or seeking to engage in1 suicide prevention efforts along railroad right-of-way to pay wages of law enforcement personnel to patrol railroad right-of-way located in communities at risk for rail trespassing incidents and fatalities4 7#b7 ,prioritization ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall give priority to applications from entities that have jurisdiction within the boundaries of the #aj ,states with the highest incidence of rail trespass related casualties as reported in the previous fiscal year1 as reported by the ,national ,rail ,accident ,incident ,reporting ,system4 7#c7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not award more than #c annual grants under this subsection to the same entity4 4 #ieeh4 ,railroad trespassing suicide prevention grants ,section #bbijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7q7 ,railroad trespassing suicide grants 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may make grants to eligible entities to implement a public outreach campaign to reduce the number of railroad suicides4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,in this subsection1 the term eligible entity means a nonprofit mental health organization engaged in1 or seeking to engage in1 suicide prevention efforts along railroad right-of-way in partnership with a railroad carrier1 as defined in section #bjajb4 4 #ieei4 ,including railroad suicides 7a7 ,in general ,not less than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall revise any regulations1 guidance1 or other relevant agency documents to include the number of suicides on a railroad crossing or railroad right-of-way in the total number of rail fatalities the ,secretary reports each year4 7b7 ,authority of the ,secretary ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may require ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies1 railroads1 or other entities to submit such data as necessary4 7c7 ,applicability of rulemaking requirements ,the requirements of section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the modification required by subsection 7a74 #iefj4 ,report on safety measures required for ,quiet ,zones ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration shall-- 7#a7 submit to ,congress a report on any supplementary safety measures and alternative safety measures not contained in part #bbb of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that can be used to qualify for a ,quiet ,zone or ,partial ,quiet ,zone2 and 7#b7 include in the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 a summary of the supplementary safety measures and alternative safety measures for which a public authority has requested approval from the ,administrator to implement2 and 7,b7 an explanation for why such requests were not granted4 ,,vi ,miscellaneous #ifja4 ,rail network climate change vulnerability assessment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies to conduct an assessment of the potential impacts of climate change on the national rail network4 7b7 ,assessment ,at a minimum1 the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 cover the entire freight1 commuter1 and intercity passenger rail network of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 evaluate risk to the network over #e-1 #cj-1 and #ej-year outlooks2 7#c7 examine and describe potential effects of climate change and extreme weather events on passenger and freight rail infrastructure1 trackage1 and facilities1 including facilities owned by rail shippers2 7#d7 identify and categorize the assets described in paragraph 7#c7 by vulnerability level and geographic area2 and 7#e7 recommend strategies or measures to mitigate any adverse impacts of climate change1 including-- 7,a7 emergency preparedness measures2 7,b7 resiliency best practices for infrastructure planning2 and 7,c7 coordination with ,state and local authorities4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the findings of the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7d7 ,further coordination ,the ,secretary shall make the report publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,transportation and communicate the results of the assessment with stakeholders4 7e7 ,regulatory authority ,if the ,secretary finds in the report required under subsection 7c7 that regulatory measures are warranted and such measures are otherwise under the existing authority of the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may issue such regulations as are necessary to implement such measures4 7f7 ,funding ,from the amounts made available for fiscal year #bjbb under section #bjaag7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall expend not less than #a1ejj1jjj to carry out the study required under subparagraph 7a74 #ifjb4 ,advance acquisition 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bdb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting the following after section #bdbjb3 #bdbjc4 ,advance acquisition 7a7 ,rail corridor preservation ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may assist a recipient of ,federal financial assistance provided by the ,secretary for an intercity passenger rail project in acquiring a right-of-way and adjacent real property interests before or during the completion of the environmental reviews for a project that may use such property interests if the acquisition is otherwise permitted under ,federal law4 7b7 ,certification ,before authorizing advance acquisition under this section1 the ,secretary shall verify that-- 7#a7 the recipient has authority to acquire the real property interest2 and 7#b7 the acquisition of the real property interest-- 7,a7 is for a transportation purpose2 7,b7 will not cause significant adverse environmental impact2 7,c7 will not limit the choice of reasonable alternatives for the proposed project or otherwise influence the decision of the ,secretary on any approval required for the project2 7,d7 does not prevent the lead agency from making an impartial decision as to whether to accept an alternative that is being considered2 7,e7 complies with other applicable ,federal laws and regulations2 and 7,f7 will not result in elimination or reduction of benefits or assistance to a displaced person required by the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq47 and title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq474 7c7 ,environmental reviews 7#a7 ,completion of ,,nepa review ,before reimbursing or approving the expenditure of ,federal funding for an acquisition of a real property interest1 the ,secretary shall complete all review processes otherwise required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 section #d7;f7 of the ,department of ,transportation ,act of #aiff 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjc71 and section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;f7 with respect to the acquisition4 7#b7 ,timing of development acquisition ,a real property interest acquired under subsection 7a7 may not be developed in anticipation of the proposed project until all required environmental reviews for the project have been completed4 7d7 ,inclusion in non-,federal share of project costs ,non-,federal funds used to acquire right-of-way and adjacent real property interests under this section before or during the environmental review1 or before the award of a grant by the ,secretary1 shall be included in determining the non-,federal share of the costs of the underlying intercity passenger rail project4 7e7 ,savings clause ,the advance acquisition process described in this section-- 7#a7 is in addition to processes in effect on or before the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act2 and 7#b7 does not affect-- 7,a7 any right of the recipient described in subsection 7a7 to acquire property2 or 7,b7 any other environmental review process1 program1 agreement1 or funding arrangement related to the acquisition of real property1 in effect on the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bdb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bdbjb the following new item3 ,sec4 #bdbjc4 ,advance acquisition4 4 #ifjc4 ,university ,rail ,climate ,innovation ,institute 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bbi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbiac4 ,university ,rail ,climate ,innovation ,institute 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may make a grant to an institution of higher education to establish a ,university ,rail ,climate ,innovation ,institute 7in this section referred to as the #8,institute'7 for the research and development of low- and zero-emission rail technologies4 ,such grant agreement shall not exceed #e years4 7b7 ,eligible applicants ,to be eligible for a grant under the subsection 7a71 an institution of higher education shall-- 7#a7 have an active research program to study the development of low- and zero-emission rail technologies or be able to demonstrate sufficient expertise in relevant rail research and development2 7#b7 enter into a cost-sharing agreement for purposes of the ,institute with a railroad or rail supplier2 and 7#c7 submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,a recipient of this grant under this section may carry out the research1 design1 development1 and demonstration of #a or more of the following3 7#a7 ,hydrogen-powered locomotives and associated locomotive technologies4 7#b7 ,battery-powered locomotives and associated locomotive technologies4 7#c7 ,deployment of a revenue service testing and demonstration program to accelerate commercial adoption of low- or zero-emission locomotives4 7#d7 ,development or deployment of an operating prototype low- or zero-emission locomotive4 7#e7 ,rail technologies that significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,buy america applicability ,for purposes of subsection 7c77#d71 the recipient shall be in compliance with section #bbije7;a74 7e7 ,funding requirement ,the ,federal share of the total cost of the ,institute shall not exceed #ej percent4 7f7 ,considerations ,in selecting an applicant to receive funding to establish the ,institute1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 the extent to which the proposed activities maximize greenhouse gas reductions2 7#b7 the potential of the proposed activities to increase the use of low- and zero- emission rail technologies among the ,united ,states freight and passenger rail industry2 and 7#c7 the anticipated public benefits of the proposed activities4 7g7 ,consideration of ,h,b,c,us ,in selecting an institution of higher education for a grant award under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider historically black colleges and universities1 as such term is defined in section #cga7;a7of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bjaj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq71 and other minority institutions1 as such term is defined by section #cfe of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgk74 7h7 ,notification 7#a7 ,notice ,not less than #c days before an applicant has been selected1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate of the intention to award such a grant4 7#b7 ,report ,the ,institute shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,secretary an annual report summarizing the activities undertaken by the ,institute on low- and zero-emission rail technologies4 7i7 ,institution of higher education defined ,in this section1 the term #8institution of higher education' has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bbi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbiac4 ,university ,rail ,climate ,innovation ,institute4 4 #ifjd4 ,workforce diversity and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall carry out at least one workforce development pilot program with a railroad carrier4 7b7 ,types of pilot programs ,a workforce development pilot program described in subsection 7a7 may be in the form of-- 7#a7 an outreach program to increase employment opportunities for socially disadvantaged individuals2 7#b7 the development of a partnership with high schools1 vocational schools1 community colleges1 or secondary education institutions to address future workforce needs2 and 7#c7 an apprenticeship program to train railroad employees in needed skills4 7c7 ,apprenticeship ,in carrying out a workforce development pilot program described in subsection 7b77#c71 the ,secretary shall partner with a railroad carrier providing intercity rail passenger transportation4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,for a workforce development pilot program carried out under this section1 the ,secretary shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7#a7 the activities carried out under the pilot program2 7#b7 the diversity of individuals participating in the pilot program2 7#c7 an evaluation of the pilot program2 7#d7 employment outcomes1 including job placement1 job retention1 and wages1 using performance metrics established by the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 and consistent with performance indicators used by programs under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq471 as applicable2 and 7#e7 any recommendations for increasing diversity in the railroad workforce1 addressing future workforce needs1 or enhancing workforce skills4 7e7 ,definition ,in this section3 7#a7 ,intercity rail passenger transportation ,the term intercity rail passenger transportation has the meaning given such term in section #bdajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,railroad carrier ,the term railroad carrier has the meaning given such term in section #bjajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,socially disadvantaged individuals ,the term socially disadvantaged individuals has the meaning given the term socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in section #h7;d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d774 7f7 ,funding ,from the amounts made available under section #bjaag7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary may expend up to #a1cjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb and #a1cjj1jjj for #bjbc to carry out this section4 #ifje4 ,requirements for railroad freight cars entering service in ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjgjd4 ,requirements for railroad freight cars entering service in ,united ,states 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,component ,the term component means a part or subassembly of a railroad freight car4 7#b7 ,control ,the term control means the power1 whether direct or indirect and whether or not exercised1 through the ownership of a majority or a dominant minority of the total outstanding voting interest in an entity1 representation on the board of directors of an entity1 proxy voting on the board of directors of an entity1 a special share in the entity1 a contractual arrangement with the entity1 a formal or informal arrangement to act in concert with an entity1 or any other means1 to determine1 direct1 make decisions1 or cause decisions to be made for the entity4 7#c7 ,cost of sensitive technology ,the term cost of sensitive technology means the aggregate cost of the sensitive technology located on a railroad freight car4 7#d7 ,country of concern ,the term country of concern means a country that-- 7,a7 is identified by the ,department of ,commerce as a nonmarket economy country 7as defined in section #gga7ah7 of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afgg7ah777 as of the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act2 7,b7 was identified by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative in the most recent report required by section #ahb of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7 as a foreign country included on the priority watch list defined in subsection 7g77#c7 of that section2 and 7,c7 is subject to monitoring by the ,trade ,representative under section #cjf of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaf74 7#e7 ,net cost ,the term net cost has the meaning given the term in chapter #d of the ,,usmca or any subsequent free trade agreement between the ,united ,states1 ,mexico1 and ,canada4 7#f7 ,qualified facility ,the term qualified facility means a facility that is not owned or under the control of a state-owned enterprise4 7#g7 ,qualified manufacturer ,the term qualified manufacturer means a railroad freight car manufacturer that is not owned or under the control of a state-owned enterprise4 7#h7 ,railroad freight car ,the term railroad freight car means a car designed to carry freight or railroad personnel by rail1 including-- 7,a7 box car2 7,b7 refrigerator car2 7,c7 ventilator car2 7,d7 intermodal well car2 7,e7 gondola car2 7,f7 hopper car2 7,g7 auto rack car2 7,h7 flat car2 7,i7 special car2 7,j7 caboose car2 7,k7 tank car2 and 7,l7 yard car4 7#i7 ,sensitive technology ,the term sensitive technology means any device embedded with electronics1 software1 sensors1 or other connectivity1 that enables the device to connect to1 collect data from1 or exchange data with another device1 including-- 7,a7 onboard telematics2 7,b7 remote monitoring software2 7,c7 firmware2 7,d7 analytics2 7,e7 ,,gps satellite and cellular location tracking systems2 7,f7 event status sensors2 7,g7 predictive component condition and performance monitoring sensors2 and 7,h7 similar sensitive technologies embedded into freight railcar components and subassemblies4 7#aj7 ,state-owned enterprise ,the term state-owned enterprise means-- 7,a7 an entity that is owned by1 or under the control of1 a national1 provincial1 or local government of a country of concern1 or an agency of such government2 or 7,b7 an individual acting under the direction or influence of a government or agency described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#aa7 ,substantially transformed ,the term substantially transformed means a component of a railroad freight car that undergoes an applicable change in tariff classification as a result of the manufacturing process1 as described in chapter #d and related ,annexes of the ,,usmca or any subsequent free trade agreement between the ,united ,states1 ,mexico1 and ,canada4 7#ab7 ,,usmca ,the term ,,usmca has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,united ,states-,mexico-,canada ,agreement ,implementation ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dejb74 7b7 ,requirements for railroad freight cars entering service in the ,united ,states 7#a7 ,limitation on railroad freight cars ,a railroad freight car wholly manufactured on or after the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 may only operate on the ,united ,states freight railroad interchange system if-- 7,a7 the railroad freight car is manufactured1 assembled1 and substantially transformed1 as applicable1 by a qualified manufacturer in a qualified facility2 7,b7 none of the sensitive technology located on the railroad freight car1 including components necessary to the functionality of the sensitive technology1 originates from a country of concern or is sourced from state-owned enterprise2 and 7,c7 none of the content of the railroad freight car1 excluding sensitive technology1 originates from a country of concern or is sourced from a state-owned enterprise that has been determined by a recognized court or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction and legal authority to have violated or infringed valid ,united ,states intellectual property rights of another including such a finding by a ,federal district court under title #ce or the ,u4,s4 ,international ,trade ,commission under section #ccg of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #accg74 7#b7 ,limitation on railroad freight car content 7,a7 ,percentage limitation ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 a railroad freight car manufactured may operate on the ,united ,states freight railroad interchange system only if-- 7i7 not more than #bj percent of the content of the railroad freight car1 calculated by the net cost of all components of the car and excluding the cost of sensitive technology1 originates from a country of concern or is sourced from a state-owned enterprise2 and 7ii7 not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 the percentage described in clause 7i7 shall be no more than #ae percent4 7,b7 ,conflict ,the percentages specified in this paragraph apply notwithstanding any apparent conflict with provisions of chapter #d of the ,,usmca4 7c7 ,regulations and ,penalties 7#a7 ,regulations required ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,train ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section1 including for the monitoring1 enforcement1 and sensitive technology requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,certification required ,to be eligible to provide a railroad freight car for operation on the ,united ,states freight railroad interchange system1 the manufacturer of such car shall certify to the ,secretary annually that any railroad freight cars to be so provided meet the requirements of this section4 7#c7 ,compliance 7,a7 ,valid certification required ,at the time a railroad freight car begins operation on the ,united ,states freight railroad interchange system1 the manufacturer of such railroad freight car shall have valid certification describe under paragraph 7#b7 for the year in which such car begins operation4 7,b7 ,registration of noncompliant cars prohibited ,a railroad freight car manufacturer may not register1 or cause to be registered1 a railroad freight car that does not comply with the requirements of this section in the ,association of ,american ,railroad's ,umler system4 7#d7 ,civil penalties 7,a7 ,in general ,a railroad freight car manufacturer that has manufactured a railroad freight car for operation on the ,united ,states freight railroad interchange system that the ,secretary of ,transportation determines1 after written notice and an opportunity for a hearing1 has violated this section is liable to the ,united ,states ,government for a civil penalty of at least #ajj1jjj but not more than #bej1jjj for each violation for each railroad freight car4 7,b7 ,prohibition for violations ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may prohibit a railroad freight car manufacturer with respect to which the ,secretary has assessed more than #c violations under subparagraph 7,a7 from providing additional railroad freight cars for operation on the ,united ,states freight railroad interchange system until the ,secretary determines-- 7i7 such manufacturer is in compliance with this section2 and 7ii7 all civil penalties assessed to such manufacturer under subparagraph 7,a7 have been paid in full4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjgjd4 ,requirements for railroad freight cars entering service in ,united ,states4 4 #ifjf4 ,rail research and development ,center of ,excellence ,section #bjajh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,rail research and development center of excellence 7#a7 ,center of excellence ,the ,secretary may provide a grant to an entity described in paragraph 7#b7 to establish a ,center of ,excellence to advance research and development that improves the safety1 efficiency1 and reliability of passenger and freight rail transportation4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 or a consortium of nonprofit institutions of higher education shall be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection4 7#c7 ,selection criteria ,in awarding a grant under this subsection1 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 give preference to an applicant with strong past performance related to rail research1 education1 and workforce development activities2 7,b7 consider the extent to which the applicant would involve public passenger and private and public freight railroad operators2 and 7,c7 consider the regional and national impacts of the applicant's proposal4 7#d7 ,use of funds ,amounts awarded under this subsection may be used to establish and operate the ,center of ,excellence described in paragraph 7#a7 and for research1 evaluation1 education1 and workforce development and training efforts related to safety1 environmental sustainability1 and reliability of rail transportation1 including-- 7,a7 rolling stock2 7,b7 positive train control2 7,c7 human factors1 systems design1 or fatigue2 7,d7 rail infrastructure2 7,e7 shared corridors2 7,f7 grade crossings2 7,g7 rail systems maintenance2 7,h7 network resiliency2 7,i7 programs to train railroad workers in needed skills2 and 7,j7 the development of programs or partnerships to raise awareness of railroad employment opportunities1 in coordination with the ,federal ,railroad ,administration4 7#e7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of an activity carried out with a grant under this subsection shall be #ej percent4 4 #ifjg4 ,freight railroad locomotive requirements 7a7 ,requirements for class ,i locomotives ,a ,class ,i railroad may only operate a locomotive on the freight railroad interchange system on or after ,january #a1 #bjcj1 if-- 7#a7 the locomotive was manufactured on or after ,january #a1 #bjjh2 7#b7 the primary ,n,ox and ,,pm emissions on the ,environmental ,protection ,agency certificate of conformity for the locomotive are equal to or cleaner than the cleanest available locomotive2 or 7#c7 the locomotive has not exceeded a total of #hi1ajj ,m,whs of operation since its original engine build date4 7b7 ,certification required ,to be eligible to own or operate a locomotive covered by subsection 7a7 on the ,united ,states freight railroad interchange system on or after ,january #a1 #bjcj1 a ,class ,i railroad shall certify to the ,secretary of ,transportation that such locomotive meets the requirements of this section4 7c7 ,effectuation ,the ,secretary is authorized to issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,certificate of conformity ,the term certificate of conformity means the document that the ,environmental ,protection ,agency issues to an engine manufacturer to certify that an engine class conforms to ,environmental ,protection ,agency requirements4 7#b7 ,cleanest available locomotive ,the term cleanest available locomotive means the strictest standard set by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency for the applicable locomotive under section #bac of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gedg74 #ifjh4 ,extension ,section #abdf of the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #c years and inserting #d #a_/b years2 and 7#b7 by inserting and every #c months thereafter1 before the ,administrator shall4 #ifji4 ,,gao study on cost allocation of rail passenger transportation liability 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a study of the apportionment of liability among owners of right-of-way on the ,northeast ,corridor and passenger rail operators on the ,northeast ,corridor in accordance with section #bdije of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,northeast ,corridor ,commission's cost allocation policy1 and the statutory prohibition on cross-subsidization under such section4 7b7 ,recommendations ,upon completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall issue recommendations to the ,northeast ,corridor ,commission1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on how to determine equitable liability allocation policy between owners of right-of-way on the ,northeast ,corridor and passenger rail operators on the ,northeast ,corridor4 7c7 ,considerations ,in issuing recommendations under subsection 7b71 the ,comptroller ,general shall consider that any recommendations may be implemented differently amongst the various ,northeast ,corridor passenger rail entities based on differing ownership and operational profiles4 7d7 ,conclusion ,if a mutually agreed upon resolution between owners of right-of-way on the ,northeast corridor and passenger rail operators on the ,northeast ,corridor is reached prior to the completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall conclude the study4 #ifaj4 ,,gao study on economic benefits of one-seat ride commuter rail 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,transit ,administration on the economic benefits of commuter rail service in connecting urban and suburban areas4 7b7 ,contents ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 potential benefits of one-seat ride commuter rail expansion to suburban communities that currently lack direct service to urban areas2 7#b7 best practices in identifying where one-seat ride commuter rail service is beneficial to suburban communities2 and 7#c7 best practices in improving suburban commuter access on routes that currently require a transfer4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report to ,congress setting forth the results and conclusions of the study under subsection 7a74 ,e ,sport ,fish ,restoration1 ,recreational ,boating ,safety1 and ,wildlife ,restoration #igja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,sport ,fish ,restoration1 ,recreational ,boating ,safety1 and ,wildlife ,restoration ,act of #bjba4 #igjb4 ,division of annual appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,section #d of the ,dingell-,johnson ,sport ,fish ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bjba and inserting #bjbf2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjba and inserting #bjbf2 and 7ii7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows-- 7,b7 ,available amounts ,the available amount referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #ab1ghf1dcd1 adjusted for inflation as described in clause 7ii77,,ii77bb72 and 7ii7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 and each fiscal year thereafter1 the sum of-- 7,i7 the available amount for the preceding fiscal year2 and 7,,ii7 the amount determined by multiplying-- 7aa7 the available amount for the preceding fiscal year2 and 7bb7 the change1 relative to the preceding fiscal year1 in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,department of ,labor4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjaf through #bjba and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf2 and 7ii7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows-- 7,b7 ,available amounts ,the available amount referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #h1ihh1gjj2 and 7ii7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 and each fiscal year thereafter1 the sum of-- 7,i7 the available amount for the preceding fiscal year2 and 7,,ii7 the amount determined by multiplying-- 7aa7 the available amount for the preceding fiscal year2 and 7bb7 the change1 relative to the preceding fiscal year1 in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,department of ,labor4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by striking #ijj1jjj and inserting #a1cjj1jjj4 7b7 ,administration ,section #i7;a7 of the ,dingell-,johnson ,sport ,fish ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;h7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking on a full-time basis2 and 7,b7 by inserting for work hours the employee spends directly administering this ,act1 as such hours are certified by the supervisor of the employee after administer this ,act2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 7#c7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting paragraph 7#a7 each place it appears2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 by striking full-time2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#h77;,a71 as so redesignated1 by striking on a full-time basis2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#i71 as so redesignated1 by striking on a full-time basis2 and 7#g7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by inserting or a part-time basis after on a full-time basis2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 provided that the percentage of relocation expenses paid with funds under this chapter do not exceed the percentage of work hours the employee spends administering this ,act after at which the relocation expenses are incurred4 7c7 ,other activities ,section #ad7;e7 of the ,dingell-,johnson ,sport ,fish ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gggm7e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,a portion1 as determined by the ,sport ,fishing and ,boating ,partnership ,council1 of funds disbursed for the purposes described in paragraph 7#b7 but remaining unobligated prior to fiscal year #bjba shall be used to study-- 7,a7 the impact of derelict recreational vessels on recreational boating safety and recreational fishing2 and 7,b7 identify options and methods for recycling for recreational vessels4 4 #igjc4 ,recreational boating access 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on recreational boating access4 ,in carrying out such study1 the ,comptroller ,general shall consult with the ,sport ,fishing and ,boating ,partnership ,council and the ,national ,boating ,safety ,advisory ,council on the design1 scope1 and priorities of such study4 7b7 ,contents ,to the extent practicable1 the study required under subsection 7a7 shall contain a description of-- 7#a7 the use of nonmotorized vessels in each ,state and how the increased use of nonmotorized vessels is impacting motorized and nonmotorized vessel access to waterway entry points2 7#b7 recreational fishing and boating user conflicts concerning motorized and nonmotorized vessels at waterway access points2 and 7#c7 the use of funds provided under the ,dingell-,johnson ,sport ,fish ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg et seq47 for-- 7,a7 the sport fish restoration program to improve nonmotorized vessel access at waterway entry points and the reasons for providing such access2 and 7,b7 the ,recreational ,boating ,safety ,program funds for nonmotorized boating safety programs4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,sport ,fishing and ,boating ,partnership ,council1 the ,committees on ,natural ,resources and ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report containing the study required under this section4 7d7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state means any ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealths of ,puerto ,rico and the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the territories of ,guam1 the ,u4,s4 ,virgin ,islands1 and ,american ,samoa4 #igjd4 ,wildlife ,restoration ,fund administration 7a7 ,allocation and apportionment of available amounts ,section #d of the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;c71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7 by striking for each of fiscal years #bjja and #bjjb1 #i1jjj1jjj2 and inserting the following3 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #ab1ghf1dcd1 adjusted for inflation as described in clause 7ii77,,ii77bb72 2 and 7,b7 by striking clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 and each fiscal year thereafter1 the sum of-- 7,i7 the available amount for the preceding fiscal year2 and 7,,ii7 the amount determined by multiplying-- 7aa7 the available amount for the preceding fiscal year2 and 7bb7 the change1 relative to the preceding fiscal year1 in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,department of ,labor4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 by striking the end of the fiscal year and inserting the end of the subsequent fiscal year4 7b7 ,authorized ,expenses for ,administration ,section #i7;a7 of the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;h7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking on a full-time basis2 and 7,b7 by inserting for the work hours the employee spends directly administering this ,act1 as such hours are certified by the supervisor of the employee after administer this ,act2 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting paragraph 7#a7 each place it appears2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 by striking full-time2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#h77;,a71 as so redesignated1 by striking on a full-time basis2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#i71 as so redesignated1 by striking on a full-time basis2 and 7#g7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by inserting or a part-time basis after on a full-time basis2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 provided that the percentage of relocation expenses paid with funds under this chapter do not exceed the percentage of work hours the employee spends administering this ,act after at which the relocation expenses are incurred4 #igje4 ,sport ,fish ,restoration and ,boating ,trust ,fund ,section #acajg7;c77#b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,no funds available and inserting ,on or after ,october #a1 #bjbc1 no funds available4 #igjf4 ,sport ,fishing and ,boating ,partnership ,council ,the ,sport ,fishing and ,boating ,partnership ,council established by the ,secretary of the ,interior shall be a ,federal advisory committee of both the ,department of the ,interior and the ,department of ,commerce1 and the secretaries of ,interior and ,commerce shall jointly carry out the requirements of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act with respect to the ,sport ,fishing and ,boating ,partnership ,council4 #igjg4 ,national culvert removal1 replacement1 and restoration grant program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hje of subtitle ,x of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hjeje4 ,national culvert removal1 replacement1 and restoration grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#b7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,program ,the term program means the annual competitive grant program established under subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#e7 ,undersecretary ,the term ,undersecretary means the ,undersecretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,undersecretary and ,director1 shall establish an annual competitive grant program to award grants to eligible entities for projects for the replacement1 removal1 and repair of culverts that would meaningfully improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under the program is-- 7#a7 a ,state 7as such term is defined in section #dja of title #bc72 7#b7 a unit of local government2 7#c7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7#d7 a ,federal agency eligible to receive funds under sections #bja1 #bjc1 or #bjd of title #bc2 7#e7 a political subdivision of a ,state or unit of local government2 7#f7 a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function1 including a port authority2 or 7#g7 a multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f74 7d7 ,grant selection process ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,undersecretary and ,director1 shall establish a process for determining criteria for awarding grants under the program1 subject to subsection 7e74 7e7 ,prioritization ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,undersecretary and the ,director1 shall establish procedures to prioritize awarding grants under the program to-- 7#a7 projects that would improve fish passage for-- 7,a7 anadromous fish stocks listed as an endangered species or a threatened species under section #d of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc72 7,b7 anadromous fish stocks identified by the ,undersecretary or the ,director that could reasonably become listed as an endangered species or a threatened species under that section2 7,c7 anadromous fish stocks identified by the ,undersecretary or the ,director as prey for endangered species1 threatened species1 or protected species1 including ,southern resident orcas 7,orcinus orcas72 or 7,d7 anadromous fish stocks identified by the ,undersecretary or the ,director as climate resilient stocks2 and 7#b7 projects that would open up more than #bjj meters of upstream habitat before the end of the natural habitat4 7f7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out with a grant to a ,state or a unit of local government under the program shall be not more than #hj percent4 7g7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,undersecretary and ,director1 shall develop a process to provide technical assistance to ,indian ,tribes and underserved communities to assist in the project design and grant process and procedures4 7h7 ,administrative expenses ,of the amounts made available for each fiscal year to carry out the program1 the ,secretary1 the ,undersecretary1 and the ,director may use not more than #b percent to pay the administrative expenses necessary to carry out this section4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program #hjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #hje of subtitle ,x of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #hjeje4 ,national culvert removal1 replacement1 and restoration grant program4 4 ,f ,auto ,safety #ajaja4 ,safety warning for occupants of hot cars 7a7 ,occupant safety 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #cja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cjabi4 ,occupant safety 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,passenger motor vehicle ,the term passenger motor vehicle has the meaning given that term in section #cbaja4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue a final rule prescribing a motor vehicle safety standard that requires all new passenger motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of #aj1jjj pounds or less to be equipped with a system that detects the presence of an unattended occupant in the passenger compartment of the vehicle and engages a warning to reduce death and injury resulting from vehicular heatstroke1 particularly incidents involving children4 7c7 ,limitation on capability of being disabled ,the motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under subsection 7b7 shall require that the system described in that subsection cannot be disabled1 overridden1 reset1 or recalibrated in such a way that the system will no longer detect the presence of an unattended occupant in the passenger compartment of the vehicle and engage a warning4 7d7 ,means 7#a7 ,in general ,the warning required under the motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under subsection 7b7 shall include a distinct auditory and visual warning to notify individuals inside and outside of the vehicle of the presence of an unattended occupant1 which shall be combined with an interior haptic warning4 7#b7 ,consideration ,in developing such warning1 the ,secretary shall also consider including a secondary additional warning to-- 7,a7 notify-- 7i7 operators that are not in close proximity to the vehicle2 7ii7 emergency responders2 and 7,b7 provide the geographical location of the vehicle in a manner that allows for an emergency response4 7e7 ,compliance deadline ,the rule issued pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall require full compliance with the motor vehicle safety standard prescribed in the rule not later than #b years after the date on which the final rule is issued4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #cja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #cjabi4 ,occupant safety4 4 7b7 ,study 7#a7 ,independent study 7,a7 ,contract ,not later than #ij days after the date on which a final rule is issued pursuant to section #cjabi7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#a71 and every two years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall enter into a contract with an independent third party to conduct the study described under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,study 7i7 ,in general ,under the contract between the ,secretary and an independent third party under subparagraph 7,a71 the independent third party shall carry out a study on retrofitting passenger motor vehicles introduced into interstate commerce before the effective date of the rule required pursuant to section #cjabi7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#a71 with technologies and products that meet the safety need addressed by the motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under such section4 7ii7 ,elements ,in carrying out the study required under clause 7i71 the independent third party shall-- 7,i7 identify technologies and products-- 7aa7 manufactured for use in passenger motor vehicles introduced into interstate commerce before the effective date of the rule required by section #cjabi7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#a72 and 7bb7 that reduce death and injury resulting from vehicular heatstroke1 particularly incidents involving children2 and 7,,ii7 make recommendations for manufacturers of such technologies and products to undergo a functional safety performance assessment to ensure that the technologies and products perform as designed by the manufacturer under a variety of real-world conditions4 7#b7 ,publication2 public comment ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,secretary enters into a contract pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a71 and every two years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 publish the study required under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 in the ,federal ,register2 and 7,b7 provide a period for public comment of not longer than #ij days after the date on which the study is published pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,consumer information ,not later than #abj days after expiration of the public comment period described under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 and upon review of the public comments1 the ,secretary shall provide information for consumers through the website of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration on the performance of the technologies and products described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii7 to retrofit existing vehicles4 7#d7 ,submission to ,congress ,upon issuance of the recommendations required under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives the study and recommendations required by paragraph 7#a77;,b71 including any public comment received under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,child restraint system ,the term child restraint system has the meaning given that term in section #ega4bac of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7,b7 ,independent third party ,the term independent third party means a person that does not receive any direct financial assistance from a manufacturer 7as defined in section #cjajb of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation77 that produces or supplies-- 7i7 equipment for the systems mandated in such section #cjabi2 or 7ii7 child restraint systems4 7,c7 ,passenger motor vehicle ,the term passenger motor vehicle has the meaning given that term in section #cbaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 #ajajb4 ,rulemaking to install automatic shutoff systems and rollaway prevention technology in motor vehicles 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,electric vehicle ,the term electric vehicle-- 7,a7 means a vehicle that does not include an engine and is powered solely by an external source of electricity1 solar power1 or both2 7,b7 does not include an electric hybrid vehicle that uses a chemical fuel such as gasoline or diesel fuel4 7#b7 ,key ,the term key has the meaning given the term in section #ega4aad of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#c7 ,manufacturer ,the term manufacturer has the meaning given the term in section #cjajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,motor vehicle 7,a7 ,in general ,the term motor vehicle has the meaning given the term in section #cjajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term motor vehicle does not include-- 7i7 a motorcycle or trailer 7as those terms are defined in section #ega4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 7or successor regulations72 7ii7 any motor vehicle that is rated at more than #aj1jjj pounds gross vehicular weight2 or 7iii7 for purposes of subsection 7b71 a battery electric vehicle4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,automatic shutoff systems for motor vehicles 7#a7 ,final rule 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a final rule amending section #ega4aad of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7relating to ,federal ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,standard ,number #aad71 to require manufacturers to install in each motor vehicle equipped with a keyless ignition device and an internal combustion engine technology to automatically shut off the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled for the period designated under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,period described 7i7 ,in general ,the period referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is the period designated by the ,secretary as necessary to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning4 7ii7 ,different periods ,the ,secretary may designate different periods under clause 7i7 for different types of motor vehicles1 depending on the rate at which the motor vehicle emits carbon monoxide1 if-- 7,i7 the ,secretary determines a different period is necessary for a type of motor vehicle for purposes of section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,,ii7 requiring a different period for a type of motor vehicle is consistent with the prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning4 7#b7 ,deadline ,the rule under paragraph 7#a7 shall become effective not later than #b years after the date on which the ,secretary issues such rule4 7c7 ,preventing motor vehicles from rolling away 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a final rule amending part #ega of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to require manufacturers to install technology to prevent movement of motor vehicles equipped with keyless ignition devices and automatic transmissions if-- 7,a7 the transmission of the motor vehicle is not in the park setting2 7,b7 the motor vehicle does not exceed the speed determined by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 the seat belt of the operator of the motor vehicle is unbuckled2 7,d7 the service brake of the motor vehicle is not engaged2 and 7,e7 the door for the operator of the motor vehicle is open4 7#b7 ,determination ,the ,secretary shall determine the maximum speed at which a motor vehicle may be safely locked in place under the conditions described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a7 to prevent vehicle rollaways4 7#c7 ,deadline ,the rule under paragraph 7#a7 shall become effective not later than #b years after the date on which the ,secretary issues such rule4 #ajajc4 #bast ,century ,smart ,cars 7a7 ,crash avoidance rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #cja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ajaja7;a77#a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cjacj4 ,crash avoidance rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue final rules prescribing motor vehicle safety standards that-- 7#a7 establish minimum performance requirements for the crash avoidance systems described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 require all new passenger motor vehicles manufactured for sale in the ,united ,states1 introduced or delivered for introduction in interstate commerce1 or imported into the ,united ,states to be equipped with the crash avoidance systems described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,crash avoidance systems ,the ,secretary shall issue motor vehicle safety standards for each of the following crash avoidance systems-- 7#a7 forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking that detects potential collisions with vehicles1 objects1 pedestrians1 bicyclists1 and other vulnerable road users while the vehicle is traveling forward1 provides a warning to the driver1 and automatically applies the brakes to avoid or mitigate the severity of a collision2 7#b7 rear automatic emergency braking that detects a potential collision with vehicles1 objects1 pedestrians1 bicyclists1 and other vulnerable roads user while a vehicle is traveling in reverse and automatically applies the brakes to avoid or mitigate the severity of a collision2 7#c7 rear cross traffic warning that detects vehicles1 objects1 pedestrians1 bicyclists1 and other vulnerable road users approaching from the side and rear of a vehicle as it travels in reverse and alerts the driver2 7#d7 lane departure warning that monitors a vehicle's position in its lane and alerts the driver as the vehicle approaches or crosses lane markers2 and 7#e7 blind spot warning that detects a vehicle1 pedestrian1 bicyclist 1 and other vulnerable road user to the side or rear of a vehicle and alerts the driver to their presence1 including when a driver attempts to change the course of travel toward another vehicle or road user in the blind zone of the vehicle4 7c7 ,considerations ,in prescribing the motor vehicle safety standards required in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall require that the crash avoidance systems-- 7#a7 perform effectively at speeds for which a passenger motor vehicle is designed to operate1 including on city streets and highways2 and 7#b7 include self-diagnostic capability and warning when inoperable4 7d7 ,compliance date ,the compliance date of the standards prescribed under subsection 7a7 shall not exceed more than #b years from the date final rules are issued4 7e7 ,rulemaking on point of sale information ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue a final rule to require clear and concise information about the capabilities and limitations of advanced crash avoidance systems described in subsection 7b7 to be provided to a consumer at the point of sale and in the vehicle owner's manual1 including a publicly accessible electronic owner's manual4 7f7 ,headlamps 7#a7 ,final rule ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue a final rule amending section #ega4ajh of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations to-- 7,a7 improve illumination of the roadway2 7,b7 prevent glare2 7,c7 establish minimum performance standards for-- 7i7 semi-automatic headlamp beam switching2 7ii7 curve adaptive headlamps2 and 7iii7 adaptive driving beam headlamp technology4 7#b7 ,compliance date ,the compliance date of the revised standard prescribed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not exceed more than #b years from the effective date4 7#c7 ,final rulemaking required ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall finalize the ,rulemaking 7#hc ,fed4 ,reg4 #eagff7 to permit the certification of adaptive driving beam headlighting systems4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,crash avoidance ,the term crash avoidance has the meaning given to that term in section #cbcja4 7#b7 ,passenger motor vehicle ,the term passenger motor vehicle has the meaning given to that term in section #cbaja4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #cja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ajaja7;a77#b71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #cjacj4 ,crash avoidance rulemaking4 4 7b7 ,research of advanced crash systems 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #cja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ajaja7;a77#a7 and subsection 7a77#a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cjaca4 ,advanced crash systems research and consumer education 7a7 ,advanced crash systems research 7#a7 ,research required ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall complete research into the following3 7,a7 ,direct driver monitoring systems that will minimize driver disengagement1 driver distraction1 prevent automation complacency1 and foreseeable misuse of vehicle automation4 7,b7 ,lane keeping assistance that assists with steering to keep a vehicle within its driving lane4 7,c7 ,automatic collision notification systems that-- 7i7 notify emergency responders that a crash has occurred and provide the geographical location of the vehicle and crash data in a manner that allows for assessment of potential injuries and emergency response2 and 7ii7 transfer to the ,secretary anonymized automatic crash data for the purposes of safety research and statistical analysis4 7,d7 ,intelligent ,speed ,assist that-- 7i7 determines the applicable speed limit where the vehicle is operating2 and 7ii7 alerts the driver to the current speed limit and discourages exceeding that limit4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in conducting the research required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 develop one or more tests to evaluate the performance of the systems2 7,b7 determine criteria that would be reasonable and practicable at evaluating the performance of the systems2 and 7,c7 determine fail1 pass1 or advanced pass criteria to assure the systems are performing their intended function4 7#c7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit a report detailing findings from the research required under subsection 7a7 to the ,house ,energy and ,commerce ,committee and the ,senate ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,committee not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#d7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue final rules to establish motor vehicle safety standards for the advanced crash systems described in this subsection and to require all new passenger motor vehicles manufactured for sale in the ,united ,states1 introduced or delivered for introduction in interstate commerce1 or imported into the ,united ,states produced after the compliance date of such standards to be equipped with advanced crash avoidance systems described in this subsection4 7#e7 ,lead-time ,the compliance date of the standards prescribed under this section shall not exceed more than #b model years from the date a motor vehicle safety standard is finalized4 7#f7 ,crash data ,if the ,secretary makes a determination that establishing a motor vehicle safety standard described in paragraph 7#a77;,c77ii7 does not meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall submit a report describing the reasons for reaching such a determination to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation in the ,senate2 and 7,b7 may not issue such a standard4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,crash avoidance ,the term crash avoidance has the meaning given to that term in section #cbcja4 7#b7 ,passenger motor vehicle ,the term passenger motor vehicle has the meaning given to that term in section #cbaja4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #cja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ajaja7;a77#b7 and subsection 7a77#b71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #cjaca4 ,advanced crash systems research and consumer education4 4 #ajajd4 ,updating the #e-star safety rating system 7a7 ,in general ,section #cbcjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,roadmap 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall publish a clear and concise report on a publicly accessible website detailing efforts over the next #e-year period to improve the passenger motor vehicle information developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 descriptions of actions that will be taken to update the passenger motor vehicle information developed under subsection 7a71 including the development of test procedures1 test devices1 and safety performance criteria2 7,b7 key milestones1 including the anticipated start of an action1 completion of an action1 and effective date of an update2 and 7,c7 descriptions of how an update will improve the passenger motor vehicle information developed under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,requirements ,in developing and implementing the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify and prioritize features and systems that meet a known safety need and for which objective and appropriate tests and evaluation criteria exist or can be developed2 7,b7 when reasonable and in the interest of reducing crashes and deaths and injuries resulting from crashes1 harmonize the passenger motor vehicle information developed under subsection 7a7 with other safety information programs1 including those administered internationally or by private organizations1 that provide comparisons of safety characteristics of passenger motor vehicles2 and 7,c7 establish objective criteria for the selection of safety features and systems to be tested4 7#d7 ,public comment ,the ,secretary shall provide for a period of public comment and review in developing the report required under paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,initial updates to the #e-star safety rating system 7#a7 ,crash avoidance ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall implement1 in the passenger motor vehicle information program under subsection 7a71 updated or new1 as applicable1 crash avoidance tests1 which shall include tests of forward automatic emergency braking1 lane departure warning1 blind spot warning1 rear cross traffic warning1 and rear automatic emergency braking4 7#b7 ,vulnerable road user safety ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall implement1 in the passenger motor vehicle information program under subsection 7a71 crash avoidance tests that assess the prevention or mitigation of crashes between a passenger motor vehicle and a pedestrian1 bicyclist1 or other vulnerable road user1 which shall include tests of forward automatic emergency braking and rear automatic emergency braking4 7#c7 ,new and updated #e-star safety ratings ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish separate #e-star safety ratings for-- 7i7 crash avoidance1 which shall incorporate the tests implemented under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 pedestrian1 bicyclist1 and other vulnerable road user safety1 which shall incorporate the tests implemented under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 update the combined overall #e-star safety rating to incorporate the #e-star safety ratings established under subparagraph 7,a74 7f7 ,advanced updates to the #e-star safety rating system 7#a7 ,crashworthiness 7,a7 ,test procedures1 conditions1 and devices2 injury criteria ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall prescribe a final rule amending part #egb of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to incorporate into the passenger motor vehicle information program under subsection 7a7-- 7i7 updated and new test procedures1 test conditions1 and anthropomorphic test devices that reasonably represent motor vehicle occupants and pedestrians1 bicyclists1 and other vulnerable road users1 including such occupants and users who are children1 elderly individuals1 adult males1 and adult females2 and 7ii7 new or refined injury criteria1 including head1 neck1 chest1 abdomen1 pelvis1 upper leg1 and lower leg injury criteria1 based on real-world injuries and the greatest potential to increase the safety of passenger motor vehicles4 7,b7 ,tests ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall1 with respect to the passenger motor vehicle information program under subsection 7a7-- 7i7 update existing crashworthiness tests1 including to account for adult male1 adult female1 and elderly occupants in all designated seating positions2 and 7ii7 implement new crashworthiness tests for-- 7,i7 occupants1 including children1 elderly occupants1 adult males1 and adult females1 in all rear designated seating positions2 7,,ii7 crashes between a passenger motor vehicle and a pedestrian1 bicyclist1 or other vulnerable road user1 including the potential risks of injuries to the head1 neck1 chest1 abdomen1 pelvis1 upper leg1 and lower leg2 and 7,,iii7 seats1 the attachment assemblies of seats1 and the installation of seats4 7#b7 ,post-crash safety and advanced crash avoidance systems 7,a7 ,research ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall complete research into the development of tests for-- 7i7 post-crash safety systems1 including tests for automatic collision notification2 and 7ii7 advanced crash avoidance systems1 including tests for-- 7,i7 lane keeping assistance2 7,,ii7 traffic jam assist2 7,,iii7 driver monitoring and driver distraction prevention1 including tests for maintaining driver engagement and mitigating distraction from in-vehicle electronic devices2 7,,iv7 intelligent speed assistance2 and 7,v7 blind spot intervention4 7,b7 ,implementation ,after completion of the research required under subparagraph 7,a71 and not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall implement tests for post-crash safety systems and advanced crash avoidance systems1 including 7at a minimum7 tests for the specific capabilities described in clause 7i7 of such subparagraph and subclauses 7,i7 through 7,v7 of clause 7ii7 of such subparagraph1 unless the ,secretary determines that doing so will not improve the passenger motor vehicle information developed under subsection 7a74 7,c7 ,explanation of determination ,if the ,secretary does not implement tests for a specific capability described in clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a7 or any of subclauses 7,i7 through 7,v7 of clause 7ii7 of such subparagraph1 the ,secretary shall describe in the next report required under subsection 7d7-- 7i7 the reasons for the determination of the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to such capability2 and 7ii7 if such capability is included in another safety information program1 including such a program administered by an international or private organization1 why the tests1 or substantially similar tests1 from such other program were not adopted4 7#c7 ,new and updated #e-star safety ratings ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish separate #e-star safety ratings for-- 7i7 crashworthiness for adults2 7ii7 crashworthiness for elderly occupants2 and 7iii7 crashworthiness for children2 7,b7 update the crash avoidance #e-star safety rating to incorporate the post-crash safety and advanced crash avoidance tests implemented under paragraph 7#b77;,b72 and 7,c7 update the combined overall #e-star safety rating to incorporate the #e-star safety ratings established under subparagraph 7,a7 and the #e-star safety rating updated under subparagraph 7,b74 7g7 ,advanced drunk driving prevention technology 7#a7 ,research ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall complete research into the development of tests for advanced drunk driving prevention technology4 7#b7 ,implementation ,after completion of the research required under paragraph 7#a71 and not later than #d years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall implement tests for advanced drunk driving prevention technology1 unless the ,secretary determines that doing so will not improve the passenger motor vehicle information developed under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,explanation of determination ,if the ,secretary does not implement tests for advanced drunk driving prevention technology1 the ,secretary shall describe in the next report required under subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 the reasons for the determination of the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 if advanced drunk driving prevention technology is included in another safety information program1 including such a program administered by an international or private organization1 the ,secretary shall detail why the tests1 or substantially similar tests1 from such other program were not adopted4 7#d7 ,updated #e-star safety ratings ,not later than #d years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 update the crash avoidance #e-star safety rating to incorporate any tests for advanced drunk driving prevention technology implemented under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 update the combined overall #e-star safety rating to incorporate any updates to the crash avoidance #e-star safety rating under subparagraph 7,a74 7h7 ,updating the ,monroney label 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #d years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall prescribe a final rule revising part #ege of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to update the safety rating information required to be displayed on stickers placed on motor vehicles by their manufacturers 7commonly referred to as ,monroney ,labels74 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall require that crash avoidance information is indicated next to crashworthiness information on the stickers described in such paragraph4 7i7 ,safety ratings 7#a7 ,in general ,the #e-star safety ratings shall-- 7,a7 provide consumers with easy-to-understand information about passenger motor vehicle safety2 7,b7 provide meaningful comparative information about the safety of passenger motor vehicles2 and 7,c7 provide incentives for the design of safer passenger motor vehicles4 7#b7 ,standard systems or features ,a vehicle model shall only achieve the highest safety rating under the passenger motor vehicle information program under subsection 7a7 if each system or feature that is subject to a test under such program is standard for the model4 7#c7 ,public availability ,not later than #cj days after providing the safety ratings under the passenger motor vehicle information program under subsection 7a7 for a passenger motor vehicle to the manufacturer of the vehicle1 the ,secretary shall publish such safety ratings on a website that is publicly available and easily accessible 7including on mobile devices74 7j7 ,continuous updates 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 update the passenger motor vehicle information program under subsection 7a7 to expand consumer access to information about passenger motor vehicle safety in accordance with the roadmap required under subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 update each test or #e-star safety rating implemented under this section1 unless the ,secretary determines that updating the test or #e-star safety rating will not improve the passenger motor vehicle information developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,replacing and eliminating tests and #e-star safety ratings 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that a test or #e-star safety rating implemented under this section no longer improves the passenger motor vehicle information developed under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 replace such test or #e-star safety rating2 or 7ii7 if the ,secretary determines that a replacement of such test or #e-star safety rating will not improve the passenger motor vehicle information developed under subsection 7a71 eliminate such test or #e-star safety rating4 7,b7 ,explanation of determination ,if the ,secretary eliminates a test or #e-star safety rating under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the ,secretary shall provide an explanation for the determination of the ,secretary under such subparagraph in the next report required under subsection 7d74 7k7 ,report on failure to meet deadline ,if the ,secretary fails to meet a deadline under this section1 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #cj days after the deadline1 submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing-- 7#a7 an explanation of why the ,secretary failed to meet the deadline2 and 7#b7 a detailed plan and projected timeline for completing the requirement to which the deadline relates4 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 #e-star safety rating ,the term #e-star safety rating means a graphical depiction of a rating assigned under the passenger motor vehicle information program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,crashworthiness ,the term crashworthiness has the meaning given such term in section #cbcja1 except that such term also includes the protection a passenger motor vehicle gives pedestrians1 bicyclists1 and other vulnerable road users against personal injury or death from a motor vehicle accident4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,transportation #ge1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbg to carry out the amendments made by this section4 #ajaje4 ,advanced drunk driving prevention technology 7a7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,motor vehicle safety standard ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard under section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that requires passenger motor vehicles manufactured after the effective date of such standard to be equipped with advanced drunk driving prevention technology4 ,not later than three years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prescribe a final rule containing the motor vehicle safety standard required under this subsection4 ,the final rule shall specify an effective date that provides at least two years1 but no more than three years1 to allow for manufacturing compliance4 7#b7 ,timing ,if the ,secretary determines that a new motor vehicle safety standard required under this subsection cannot meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 within the #c-year period required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 submit a report to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate describing the reasons for not prescribing such a standard within such #c-year period2 7,b7 not later than one year after the submission of the report under subparagraph 7,a71 prescribe the final rule required by paragraph 7#a72 7,c7 if the ,secretary cannot meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 within the additional #a-year period described in subparagraph 7,b71 or any subsequent #a-year period1 submit a additional reports after each additional #a-year period to the committees described in subparagraph 7,a7 describing the reasons for not prescribing such a standard within such additional period2 and 7,d7 not later than six years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 prescribe a final motor vehicle safety1 as required under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,development ,the ,secretary shall work directly with manufacturers of passenger motor vehicles1 suppliers1 safety advocates1 and other interested parties1 including universities with expertise in automotive engineering1 to-- 7#a7 accelerate the development of the advanced drunk driving prevention technology required to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 ensure the integration of such technology into passenger motor vehicles available for sale at the earliest practicable date4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced drunk driving prevention technology the term advanced drunk driving prevention technology means-- 7,a7 7i7 a passive system that monitors a driver's performance to identify whether that driver may be impaired2 7ii7 a system that can passively and accurately detect whether the blood alcohol concentration of a driver of a motor vehicle is equal to or greater than 4#jh blood alcohol content2 or 7iii7 a similar system that detects impairment of a driver1 including a combination of systems described in paragraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 and 7,b7 a system that prevents or limits vehicle operation if such system determines the driver may be intoxicated or otherwise impaired4 7#b7 ,motor vehicle safety standard ,the term motor vehicle safety standard has the meaning given such term in section #cjajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,passenger motor vehicle ,the term passenger motor vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #cbaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajajf4 ,limousine compliance with ,federal safety standards 7a7 ,limousine standards 7#a7 ,safety belt and seating system standards for limousines ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prescribe a final rule-- 7,a7 that amends ,federal ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,standard ,numbers #bjh1 #bji1 and #baj to require to be installed in limousines at each designated seating position1 including on side-facing seats-- 7i7 an occupant restraint system consisting of integrated lap shoulder belts2 or 7ii7 an occupant restraint system consisting of a lap belt if the occupant restraint system described in clause 7i7 does not meet the need for motor vehicle safety2 and 7,b7 that amends ,federal ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,standard ,number #bjg to require limousines to meet standards for seats 7including side-facing seats71 seat attachment assemblies1 and seat installation to minimize the possibility of their failure by forces acting on them as a result of vehicle impact4 7#b7 ,report on retrofit assessment for limousines ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that assesses the feasibility1 benefits1 and costs with respect to the application of any requirement established under paragraph 7#a7 to a limousine introduced into interstate commerce before the date on which the requirement takes effect4 7b7 ,safety regulation of limousines 7#a7 ,in general ,section #cjajb7;a77#f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 modifying a passenger motor vehicle 7as such term is defined in section #cbaja7 that has already been purchased by the first purchaser 7as such term is defined in subsection 7b77 by increasing the wheelbase of the vehicle so that the vehicle has increased seating capacity4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall apply beginning on the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,limousine compliance with ,federal safety standards 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #cja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by sections #ajaja7;a77#a71 #ajajc 7a77#a71 and #ajajc7;b77#a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cjacb4 ,limousine compliance with ,federal safety standards 7a7 ,requirement ,beginning on the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 a limousine remodeler may not offer for sale1 lease1 or rent1 introduce or deliver for introduction into interstate commerce1 or import into the ,united ,states a new limousine unless the limousine remodeler has submitted to the ,secretary a vehicle remodeler plan 7or an updated vehicle remodeler plan required by subsection 7b71 as applicable7 that describes how the remodeler is mitigating risks to motor vehicle safety posed by the limousines of the remodeler4 ,a vehicle remodeler plan shall include the following3 7#a7 ,verification and validation of compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards4 7#b7 ,design1 quality control1 manufacturing1 and training practices adopted by the limousine remodeler4 7#c7 ,customer support guidelines1 including instructions for limousine occupants to wear seatbelts and limousine operators to notify occupants of the date and results of the most recent inspection of the limousine4 7b7 ,updates ,each limousine remodeler shall submit an updated vehicle remodeler plan to the ,secretary each year4 7c7 ,publicly available ,the ,secretary shall make any vehicle remodeler plan submitted under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 publicly available not later than #fj days after the date on which the plan is received1 except the ,secretary may not make publicly available any information relating to a trade secret or other confidential business information 7as such terms are defined in section #eab4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation774 7d7 ,review ,the ,secretary may inspect any vehicle remodeler plan submitted by a limousine remodeler under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 to enable the ,secretary to determine whether the limousine remodeler has complied1 or is complying1 with this chapter or a regulation prescribed or order issued pursuant to this chapter4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect discovery1 a subpoena or other court order1 or any other judicial process otherwise allowed under applicable ,federal or ,state law4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,certified passenger motor vehicle ,the term certified passenger motor vehicle means a passenger motor vehicle that has been certified in accordance with section #cjaae to meet all applicable motor vehicle safety standards4 7#b7 ,incomplete vehicle ,the term incomplete vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #efg4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#c7 ,limousine ,the term limousine means a motor vehicle-- 7,a7 that has a seating capacity of #i or more persons 7including the driver72 7,b7 with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than #aj1jjj pounds but not greater than #bf1jjj pounds2 and 7,c7 that the ,secretary has determined by regulation has physical characteristics resembling-- 7i7 a passenger car2 7ii7 a multipurpose passenger vehicle2 or 7iii7 a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of #aj1jjj pounds or less4 7#d7 ,limousine operator ,the term limousine operator means a person who owns or leases1 and uses1 a limousine to transport passengers for compensation4 7#e7 ,limousine remodeler ,the term limousine remodeler means a person who alters or modifies by addition1 substitution1 or removal of components 7other than readily attachable components7 an incomplete vehicle1 a vehicle manufactured in two or more stages1 or a certified passenger motor vehicle before or after the first purchase of the vehicle to manufacture a limousine4 7#f7 ,multipurpose passenger vehicle ,the term multipurpose passenger vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #ega4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#g7 ,passenger car ,the term passenger car has the meaning given such term in section #ega4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#h7 ,passenger motor vehicle ,the term passenger motor vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #cbaja4 7#i7 ,truck ,the term truck has the meaning given such term in section #ega4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 4 7#b7 ,enforcement ,section #cjafe7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting #cjacb1 after #cjabg14 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #cja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by sections #ajaja7;a77#b71 #ajajc7;a77#b71 and #ajajc7;b77#b71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #cjacb4 ,limousine compliance with ,federal safety standards4 4 7d7 ,limousine crashworthiness 7#a7 ,research ,not later than #d years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete research into the development of motor vehicle safety standards for side impact protection1 roof crush resistance1 and air bag systems for the protection of occupants for limousines with alternative seating positions1 including perimeter seating arrangements4 7#b7 ,rulemaking or report 7,a7 ,crashworthiness standards 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the completion of the research required under paragraph 7#a71 except as provided in clause 7ii71 the ,secretary shall prescribe a final motor vehicle safety standard1 for the protection of occupants in limousines with alternative seating positions1 for each of the following3 7,i7 ,side impact protection4 7,,ii7 ,roof crush resistance4 7,,iii7 ,air bag systems4 7ii7 ,requirements and considerations ,the ,secretary may only prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard described in clause 7i7 if the ,secretary determines that such standard meets the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,report ,if the ,secretary determines that a standard described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 does not meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #cjaaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register and submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing the reasons for not prescribing such standard4 7e7 ,limousine evacuation 7#a7 ,research ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete research into safety features and standards that aid evacuation in the event that one exit in the passenger compartment of a limousine is blocked4 7#b7 ,standards ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prescribe a final motor vehicle safety standard based on the results of the research under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,limousine inspection disclosure 7#a7 ,in general ,a limousine operator may not introduce a limousine into interstate commerce unless the limousine operator has prominently disclosed in a clear and conspicuous notice1 including on the website of the operator if the operator has a website1 the following3 7,a7 ,the date of the most recent inspection of the limousine required under ,state or ,federal law4 7,b7 ,the results of the inspection4 7,c7 ,any corrective action taken by the limousine operator to ensure the limousine passed inspection4 7#b7 ,federal ,trade ,commission enforcement ,the ,federal ,trade ,commission shall enforce this subsection in the same manner1 by the same means1 and with the same jurisdiction1 powers1 and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #da et seq47 were incorporated into and made a part of this subsection4 ,any person who violates this subsection shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #da et seq474 7#c7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,federal ,trade ,commission under any other provision of law4 7#d7 ,effective date ,this subsection shall take effect #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,event data recorders for limousines 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prescribe a final motor vehicle safety standard requiring the use of event data recorders for limousines4 7#b7 ,privacy protections ,any standard prescribed under paragraph 7#a7 pertaining to event data recorder information shall be consistent with the collection and sharing requirements under the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id7 and any other applicable law4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,event data recorder ,the term event data recorder has the meaning given such term in section #efc4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#b7 ,limousine ,the term limousine has the meaning given such term in section #cjacb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 7#c7 ,limousine operator ,the term limousine operator has the meaning given such term in section #cjacb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 7#d7 ,motor vehicle safety ,the term motor vehicle safety has the meaning given such term in section #cjajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,motor vehicle safety standard ,the term motor vehicle safety standard has the meaning given such term in section #cjajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#g7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given such term in section #cjajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajajg4 ,study to evaluate the performance of crash avoidance systems 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a study to evaluate the performance of crash avoidance systems at detecting and classifying pedestrians1 bicyclists1 and other vulnerable road users1 including those with different skin tones that are representative of different racial and ethnic groups4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transmit a report of the results of the study required under subsection 7a7 to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and make such report publicly available4 7c7 ,contracting ,the ,secretary may enter into contracts with nonprofit institutions1 colleges1 and universities to conduct research required for the study required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definition of crash avoidance ,as used in this section1 the term crash avoidance systems means any system in a motor vehicle used to prevent or mitigate a crash1 including a system using cameras1 lidar1 or radar4 #ajajh4 ,study and report on motor vehicle lamps 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 an entity described in subsection 7b7 that is competent to carry out the requirements of this section1 and that is selected by the ,secretary 7in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and the ,director of the ,national ,institutes of ,health71 shall complete a study and submit to the ,secretary a report on the effects of non-uniform luminance from ,light ,emitting ,diode 7,,led7 and ,light ,amplification by ,stimulated ,emission of ,radiation 7,,laser7 motor vehicle lamps on the vision of elderly drivers and roadway safety4 ,the study and report shall consider1 at a minimum1 motor vehicle headlights1 daytime running lights1 brake lights1 tail lights1 turn signals1 and flashing lights on public safety and maintenance vehicles4 7b7 ,entity described ,an entity described in this subsection is-- 7#a7 a nonprofit research institution2 7#b7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7772 or 7#c7 a consortium of institutions described in paragraph 7#a7 or institutions described in paragraph 7#b71 or both4 7c7 ,contents of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,measurements and evaluation of peak luminance1 spectral power distribution1 and flicker from lamps described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the effects 7including specifically for elderly drivers71 if any1 on vision1 health1 and safety of individuals exposed to light from lamps described in subsection 7a71 including an evaluation of risks 7including specifically for elderly drivers7 of temporary or long-term impairment of vision and light-induced psychological stress and seizures4 7d7 ,submission of report and recommendations ,not later than #ij days after the completion of the study and report required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register and submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate-- 7#a7 such report2 and 7#b7 if appropriate1 recommendations regarding measures to reduce the risks to roadway safety of glare from the lamps described in subsection 7a74 7e7 ,public notice and comment ,in developing the scope of the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide for a period of public notice and comment4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,motor vehicle ,the term motor vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #cjajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 #ajaji4 ,motor vehicle seat back safety standards 7a7 ,final rule ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a final rule updating section #ega4bjg of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact4 7b7 ,compliance date ,in issuing the final rule pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than #b motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the final rule occurs4 #ajaaj4 ,sense of ,house of ,representatives on regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles ,it is the sense of the ,house of ,representatives that ,congress1 in broad consultation with labor1 safety groups1 industry1 and other stakeholders1 should begin establishing a ,federal regulatory framework for the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles nationwide that will support existing jobs and grow the ,united ,states workforce of the future1 including good union jobs1 keep the ,united ,states on the forefront of this technology1 and keep the ,united ,states competitive around the globe4 #ajaaa4 ,motor vehicle pedestrian and cyclist protection 7a7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration1 shall issue a final rule that-- 7#a7 establishes minimum performance standards for the hood and bumper areas of passenger cars1 multipurpose passenger vehicles1 trucks1 and buses with a gross vehicle weight rating of #d1ecf kilograms 7#aj1jjj pounds7 or less to reduce injuries and fatalities suffered by vulnerable road users1 including pedestrians and cyclists1 who are struck by such vehicles2 and 7#b7 considers the protection of vulnerable pedestrian and cycling populations1 including children and older adults1 and people with disabilities4 7b7 ,compliance ,the rule issued pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall require full compliance with minimum performance standards established by the ,secretary not later than #b years after the date on which the final rule is issued4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,bus ,the term bus has the meaning given such term in section #ega4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#b7 ,multipurpose passenger vehicle ,the term multiperson passenger vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #ega4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#c7 ,passenger car ,the term passenger car has the meaning given such term in section #ega4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#d7 ,truck ,the term truck has the meaning given such term in section #ega4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 #ajaab4 ,child restraint systems 7a7 ,child restraint system labeling 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall revise section #ega4bac of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations-- 7,a7 in ,s#e4e4b7;f7 by striking #ac4f kg and inserting #ah4b kg2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end of ,s#e4e4b the following3 7o7 ,the packaging for each booster seat shall be permanently labeled with the information specified in ,s#e4e4b7;g74 7p7 ,on each booster seat1 and on the packaging of such booster seat1 there shall be placed-- 7#a7 a permanent label stating3 ,for use by children years old or older and who are over pounds41 with respect to which-- 7,a7 the first bracket is replaced with the minimum age recommended for a user1 which may not be an age younger than #d years old2 and 7,b7 the second bracket is replaced with the minimum weight recommended for a user1 which may not be under #dj pounds2 and 7#b7 a permanent label stating3 ,strongly recommended children use this seat only when they reach either the height or weight limit for a child restraint system with internal harness as indicated by the manufacturer44 7q7 ,on each child restraint system with internal harness1 and on the packaging of such child restraint system with internal harness1 there shall be placed a permanent label stating3 ,to prevent possible injury or death1 it is important to delay the transition from a child restraint system with internal harness to a booster seat as long as possible1 until the child reaches the weight or height limit of the child restraint system with internal harness as indicated by the manufacturer44 7r7 ,on each combination car seat1 there shall be placed a permanent label stating3 ,please use this seat with the internal harness as long as possible1 until your child outgrows the maximum weight of or reaches the maximum height of 4 ,once they have exceeded such weight or height1 this seat can be used as a belt positioning booster seat with the vehicle seat belt41 with respect to which-- 7#a7 the first bracket is replaced with the maximum weight recommended for an internal harness user1 which may not be under #dj pounds2 and 7#b7 the second bracket is replaced with the maximum height recommended for an internal harness user4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the modifications to section #ega4bac of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 under paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,side-impact crash testing 7#a7 ,general standards ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall issue regulations to establish standards with respect to side-impact crash testing for child restraint systems1 which-- 7,a7 shall include standards for booster seats2 and 7,b7 may include the use of the most appropriate test dummy available at the time of such side-impact crash testing4 7#b7 ,near-side and far-side impact testing ,in issuing regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall include procedures for testing-- 7,a7 near-side impacts1 in which the child restraint system being tested is positioned on the side of the point of impact2 and 7,b7 far-side impacts1 in which the child restraint system being tested is positioned on the opposite side of the point of impact4 7#c7 ,booster seat test devices 7,a7 ,design ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall issue regulations that provide guidelines for a test dummy that approximates a #f-year-old child for the purposes of side-impact crash testing4 7,b7 ,use ,not later than #ah months after the date on which the ,administrator issues regulations under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall require that side-impact crash testing for booster seats 7for both near-side and far-side impacts7 includes the use of a test dummy that meets the guidelines provided under subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,tether systems study ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall provide to ,congress a study of the functionality of tether systems and the variability that exists in tether use recommendations by car seat and vehicle manufacturers1 with recommendations on how such tether systems may be used or modified to increase the usage of child restraint systems with internal harness to maximize child safety4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration4 7#b7 ,booster seat ,the term booster seat has the meaning given such term in section #ega4bac of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this section74 7#c7 ,child restraint system ,the term child restraint system has the meaning given such term in section #ega4bac of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this section74 7#d7 ,child restraint system with internal harness ,the term child restraint system with internal harness means a child restraint system designed to be used rear-facing or forward-facing employing a #e-point harness to position the child in the seat4 7#e7 ,combination car seat ,the term combination car seat-- 7,a7 means any child restraint system designed to be used in a forward-facing position with a #e-point internal harness1 where the harness may be removed and the seat utilized as a belt-positioning booster seat2 and 7,b7 includes a child restraint system that may be-- 7i7 converted between rear-facing with an internal harness and forward-facing with an internal harness2 and 7ii7 commonly referred to as #c-;in-#a or all-in-#a seats4 7#f7 ,test dummy ,the term test dummy means an anthropomorphic test dummy as such term is used in section #ega4bac of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this section74 7#g7 ,tether system ,the term tether system means a system utilizing a tether anchorage1 tether strap1 and tether hook 7as such terms are defined in section #ega4bbe of tile #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations74 ,g ,highway ,trust ,fund #aajja4 ,extension of ,highway ,trust ,fund expenditure authority 7a7 ,highway ,trust ,fund ,section #iejc of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,october #a1 #bjba in subsections 7b77#f77;,b71 7c77#a71 and 7e77#c7 and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and 7#b7 by striking ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba and ,other ,extensions ,act in subsections 7c77#a7 and 7e77#c7 and inserting ,,invest in ,america ,act4 7b7 ,sport ,fish ,restoration and ,boating ,trust ,fund ,section #iejd of such ,code is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba and ,other ,extensions ,act each place it appears in subsection 7b77#b7 and inserting ,,invest in ,america ,act1 and 7#b7 by striking ,october #a1 #bjba in subsection 7d77#b7 and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,leaking ,underground ,storage ,tank ,trust ,fund ,section #iejh7;e77#b7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjba and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbf4 #aajjb4 ,additional transfers to ,highway ,trust ,fund ,section #iejc7;f7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by redesignating paragraph 7#aa7 as paragraph 7#ab7 and by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ,additional transfers to trust fund ,out of money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is hereby appropriated-- 7,a7 #aji1jjj1jjj1jjj to the ,highway ,account 7as defined in subsection 7e77#e77;,b77 in the ,highway ,trust ,fund1 and 7,b7 #ci1jjj1jjj1jjj to the ,mass ,transit ,account in the ,highway ,trust ,fund4 4 ,h ,water ,quality ,protection and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjba #abjja4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,water ,quality ,protection and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,sec4 #abjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #abjjb4 ,wastewater infrastructure workforce investment4,sec4 #abjjc4 ,technical assistance to rural1 small1 and ,tribal municipalities4,sec4 #abjjd4 ,state management assistance4,sec4 #abjje4 ,watershed1 wet weather1 and resiliency projects4,sec4 #abjjf4 ,waiver of matching requirement for grants to ,district of ,columbia4,sec4 #abjjg4 ,pilot program for alternative water source projects4,sec4 #abjjh4 ,sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants4,sec4 #abjji4 ,grants for the treatment of emerging contaminants4,sec4 #abjaj4 ,household wastewater grant program4,sec4 #abjaa4 ,smart wastewater infrastructure technology grant program4,sec4 #abjab4 ,reports to ,congress4,sec4 #abjac4 ,indian ,tribes4,sec4 #abjad4 ,capitalization grants4,sec4 #abjae4 ,water pollution control revolving loan funds4,sec4 #abjaf4 ,allotment of funds4,sec4 #abjag4 ,reservation of funds for territories of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #abjah4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #abjai4 ,technical assistance by ,municipal ,ombudsman4,sec4 #abjbj4 ,report on wastewater infrastructure funding for rural1 economically disadvantaged1 and ,tribal communities4,sec4 #abjba4 ,water ,reuse ,interagency ,working ,group4,sec4 #abjbb4 ,disclosure of introductions of ,,pfas4,sec4 #abjbc4 ,clean ,water ,act effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for ,,pfas4,sec4 #abjbd4 ,nonpoint source management programs4,sec4 #abjbe4 ,wastewater assistance to colonias4,sec4 #abjbf4 ,household well water testing website4,sec4 #abjbg4 ,study and report on effect of toilet wipes marketed as flushable4,sec4 #abjbh4 ,effluent limitations for wastewater1 spills1 and runoff from facilities associated with the transport and packaging of pre-production plastic materials4,sec4 #abjbi4 ,centers of ,excellence for stormwater control infrastructure technologies4,sec4 #abjcj4 ,management of ,international ,transboundary ,water ,pollution4,sec4 #abjca4 ,california new river restoration4,sec4 #abjcb4 ,rulemaking on climate resiliency4 #abjjb4 ,wastewater infrastructure workforce investment ,section #ajd7;g7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abed7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking manpower each place it appears and inserting workforce2 and 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,report to ,congress on publicly owned treatment works workforce development ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,water ,quality ,protection and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjba1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report containing-- 7,a7 an assessment of the current and future workforce needs for publicly owned treatment works1 including an estimate of the number of future positions needed for such treatment works and the technical skills and education needed for such positions2 7,b7 a summary of actions taken by the ,administrator1 including ,federal investments under this chapter1 that promote workforce development to address such needs2 and 7,c7 any recommendations of the ,administrator to address such needs4 4 #abjjc4 ,technical assistance to rural1 small1 and ,tribal municipalities 7a7 ,reauthorization ,section #ajd7u7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abed7u77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and 7#g7 and inserting 7#g72 7#b7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjba2 and 7#c7 by inserting 2 and 7#h7 not to exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf for carrying out subsections 7b77#c71 7b77#h71 and 7g71 except that not less than half of the amounts so appropriated to carry out such subsections in each such fiscal year shall be used for carrying out subsection 7b77#h7 before the period at the end4 7b7 ,communication ,a nonprofit organization receiving a grant under section #ajd7;b77#h7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abed7;b77#h77 shall1 prior to carrying out an activity using such grant funds1 consult with the ,state in which such activity is to be carried out4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall submit to ,congress a report that describes the implementation of the grants made under subsections 7b77#c71 7b77#h71 and 7g7 of section #ajd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abed7 during the #b fiscal years preceding the date of the report1 including a description of the recipients and amounts of such grants4 #abjjd4 ,state management assistance 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ajf7;a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abef7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#a72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #aiia through #bjba2 and 7#d7 #ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf2 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #ajf7;e7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abef7;e77 is amended by striking ,beginning in fiscal year #aigd the and inserting ,the4 #abjje4 ,watershed1 wet weather1 and resiliency projects 7a7 ,increased resilience of treatment works ,section #abb7;a77#f7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77#f77 is amended to read as follows3 7#f7 ,increased resilience of treatment works ,efforts-- 7,a7 to assess future risks and vulnerabilities of publicly owned treatment works to manmade or natural disasters1 including extreme weather events1 drought1 and sea level rise2 and 7,b7 to carry out the planning1 design1 or construction of projects1 on a systemwide or areawide basis1 to increase the resilience of publicly owned treatment works through-- 7i7 the conservation of water or the enhancement of water use efficiency2 7ii7 the enhancement of wastewater 7including stormwater7 management by increasing watershed preservation and protection1 including through-- 7,i7 the use of green infrastructure2 or 7,,ii7 the reclamation and reuse of wastewater 7including stormwater71 such as through aquifer recharge zones2 7iii7 the modification or relocation of an existing publicly owned treatment works at risk of being significantly impaired or damaged by a manmade or natural disaster2 7iv7 the enhancement of energy efficiency1 or the use or generation of recovered or renewable energy1 in the management1 treatment1 or conveyance of wastewater 7including stormwater72 or 7v7 other activities that the ,administrator determines will address identified vulnerabilities to manmade or natural disasters1 including activities to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities of publicly owned treatment works4 4 7b7 ,requirements2 authorization of appropriations ,section #abb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7 is amended by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,requirements ,the requirements of section #fjh shall apply to any construction1 alteration1 maintenance1 or repair of treatment works carried out using a grant under this section4 7d7 ,assistance ,the ,administrator shall use not less than #ae percent of the amounts appropriated pursuant to this section in a fiscal year to provide assistance to municipalities with a population of less than #aj1jjj1 or for economically disadvantaged communities 7as defined in section #abjbj of the ,water ,quality ,protection and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjba71 to the extent there are sufficient eligible applications4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 4 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,watershed pilot projects ,section #abb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,watershed pilot projects and inserting ,watershed1 wet weather1 and resiliency projects2 and 7,b7 by striking pilot each place it appears4 7#b7 ,water pollution control revolving loan funds ,section #fjc7;c77#g7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7;c77#g77 is amended by striking watershed4 #abjjf4 ,waiver of matching requirement for grants to ,district of ,columbia ,section #bjb7;a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abhb7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection1 in the case of a project for a treatment works in the ,district of ,columbia1 such a project shall be eligible for grants at #ajj percent of the cost of construction thereof4 4 #abjjg4 ,pilot program for alternative water source projects 7a7 ,selection of projects ,section #bbj7;d7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acjj7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,limitation on eligibility ,a project that has received construction funds under the ,reclamation ,projects ,authorization and ,adjustment ,act of #aiib shall not be eligible for grant assistance under this section4 2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,committee resolution procedure2 assistance ,section #bbj of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acjj7 is amended by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,assistance ,the ,administrator shall use not less than #ae percent of the amounts appropriated pursuant to this section in a fiscal year to provide assistance to eligible entities for projects designed to serve fewer than #aj1jjj individuals1 to the extent there are sufficient eligible applications4 4 7c7 ,requirements ,section #bbj of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acjj7 is amended by redesignating subsections 7i7 and 7j7 as subsections 7j7 and 7k71 respectively1 and inserting after subsection 7h7 the following3 7i7 ,requirements ,the requirements of section #fjh shall apply to any construction of an alternative water source project carried out using assistance made available under this section4 4 7d7 ,definitions ,section #bbj7;j77#a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7as redesignated by subsection 7c7 of this section7 is amended by striking or by treating wastewater and inserting 7including stormwater71 or by treating wastewater 7including stormwater7 for groundwater recharge1 potable reuse1 or other purposes4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #bbj7k7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7as redesignated by subsection 7c7 of this section7 is amended by striking a total of #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjjb through #bjjd and inserting #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #abjjh4 ,sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants ,section #bba of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking subsection 7b71 each place it appears and inserting this section12 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,federal share and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,federal share 2 and 7,b7 by striking ,the non-,federal share and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,financially distressed communities ,the ,federal share of the cost of activities carried out using amounts from a grant made to a financially distressed community under subsection 7a7 shall be not less than #ge percent of the cost4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking section #eac and inserting section #eac1 or the requirements of section #fjh12 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 and #djj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,assistance ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall ensure that1 of the amounts granted to municipalities in a ,state1 not less than #bj percent is granted to municipalities with a population of less than #bj1jjj1 to the extent there are sufficient eligible applications4 4 #abjji4 ,grants for the treatment of emerging contaminants ,title ,,ii of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbb4 ,emerging contaminants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall award grants to owners of publicly owned treatment works to be used for the implementation of a pretreatment standard or effluent limitation developed pursuant to this ,act for the introduction into a treatment works1 or the discharge of1 any pollutant that is a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or any pollutant identified by the ,administrator as a contaminant of emerging concern4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 4 #abjaj4 ,household wastewater grant program ,title ,,ii of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbc4 ,household wastewater grant program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish a program to provide grants to municipalities or qualified nonprofit entities to provide assistance to eligible individuals-- 7#a7 for the construction1 repair1 or replacement of an individual household decentralized wastewater treatment system2 7#b7 for the construction of a decentralized wastewater treatment system designed to provide wastewater treatment for #b or more households in which eligible individuals reside1 if-- 7,a7 such a decentralized wastewater treatment system could be cost-effectively constructed2 and 7,b7 site conditions at such households are unsuitable for the construction of an individual household decentralized wastewater treatment system2 or 7#c7 in a case in which an eligible individual resides in a household that could be cost-effectively connected to an available publicly owned treatment works1 for the connection of the applicable household to such treatment works4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 a municipality or qualified nonprofit entity shall submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,priority ,in providing grants under this section1 the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 prioritize applications for activities that will assist eligible individuals residing in households that are not connected to a system or technology designed to treat domestic sewage1 including eligible individuals using household cesspools4 7d7 ,administrative expenses 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available under subsection 7i71 the ,administrator may use not more than #b percent for administrative costs4 7#b7 ,individual grants ,a municipality or qualified nonprofit entity may use grant funds provided under this section to pay the administrative expenses associated with the provision of the assistance to eligible individuals under this section1 as the ,administrator determines to be appropriate4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the recipients of grants and assistance under this section and the results of the program established under this section4 7f7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall issue a rule requiring that1 with respect to any decentralized wastewater treatment system constructed pursuant to this section or section #fjc7;c7-- 7#a7 such system complies with any applicable ,state and local requirements2 7#b7 such system complies with any applicable ,american ,national ,standard approved by the ,american ,national ,standards ,institute2 and 7#c7 the design and construction of such system is carried out by persons or entities licensed and bonded1 by the ,state in which such system is constructed1 to carry out such design and construction4 7g7 ,application of other requirements ,the requirements of sections #eac and #fjh shall apply to any project for the construction1 repair1 or replacement of a decentralized wastewater treatment system1 or for the connection of a household to a treatment works1 for which assistance is received under this section4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible individual ,the term eligible individual has the meaning given that term in section #fjc7;j74 7#b7 ,qualified nonprofit entity ,the term qualified nonprofit entity means an entity determined by the ,administrator to be a qualified nonprofit entity for purposes of section #fjc7;c77#ab74 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 4 #abjaa4 ,smart wastewater infrastructure technology grant program ,title ,,ii of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbd4 ,smart wastewater infrastructure technology grant program 7a7 ,grants ,the ,administrator shall establish a program to provide grants to municipalities for projects for the planning1 design1 and construction1 at publicly owned treatment works1 of-- 7#a7 intelligent sewage or stormwater collection systems1 including such collection systems that incorporate technologies that rely on-- 7,a7 realtime monitoring 7including through sensors71 embedded intelligence1 and predictive maintenance capabilities that improve the energy efficiency1 reliability1 and resiliency of treatment works2 and 7,b7 the use of artificial intelligence and other intelligent optimization tools that reduce operational costs1 including operational costs relating to energy consumption and chemical treatment2 or 7#b7 innovative and alternative combined storm and sanitary sewer projects1 including groundwater recharge1 that rely on realtime data acquisition to support predictive aquifer recharge through water reuse and stormwater management capabilities4 7b7 ,assistance ,the ,administrator shall use not less than #bj percent of the amounts appropriated pursuant to this section in a fiscal year to provide assistance to municipalities with a population of less than #aj1jjj1 to the extent there are sufficient eligible applications4 7c7 ,cost share 7#a7 ,in general ,the non-,federal share of the costs of an activity carried out using a grant under this section shall be #be percent4 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,administrator may waive the costsharing requirement of paragraph 7#a7 if the ,administrator determines that the municipality meets the affordability criteria established under section #fjc7;i77#b7 by the ,state in which the municipality is located4 7d7 ,program implementation 7#a7 ,guidance ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall issue guidance to municipalities on how to apply for a grant under this section4 7#b7 ,decision on applications ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,administrator receives an application for a grant under this section1 the ,administrator shall determine whether to provide such grant4 7#c7 ,application deficiency ,if the ,administrator determines that an application for a grant under this section is incomplete1 the ,administrator shall notify the applicant and provide the applicant the opportunity to resubmit the application4 7#d7 ,consideration ,in determining whether to provide a grant under this section1 the ,administrator shall consider the potential positive effects of the project on water quality4 7e7 ,compliance with ,buy ,america ,the requirements of section #fjh shall apply to any project for construction for which assistance is received under this section4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report describing projects funded under this section1 any related improvement of the resiliency of publicly owned treatment works1 and recommendations to improve the grant program established under this section4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ejj1jjj1jjj to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 4 #abjab4 ,reports to ,congress 7a7 ,biennial estimates ,section #eaf7;b77#a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acge7;b77#a77 is amended by striking 7,b7 a detailed estimate1 biennially revised1 of the cost of construction of all needed publicly owned treatment works in all of the ,states and of the cost of construction of all needed publicly owned treatment works in each of the ,states2 and inserting 7,b7 a detailed estimate1 biennially revised1 of the cost of construction of all planned publicly owned treatment works in all of the ,states and all needed publicly owned treatment works in all of the ,states1 and the cost of construction of all planned publicly owned treatment works in each of the ,states and all needed publicly owned treatment works in each of the ,states1 which estimates shall include 7i7 the cost of construction to rehabilitate or upgrade all existing publicly owned treatment works 7excluding any pipe or other device or system for the conveyance of wastewater71 every #bj years1 including the costs to implement measures necessary to address the resilience and sustainability of publicly owned treatment works to manmade or natural disasters1 and 7ii7 the cost of construction to replace #aj percent of existing publicly owned pipes and other devices and systems for the conveyance of wastewater to such treatment works over the #bj-year period following the date of the estimate24 7b7 ,annual report on use of funds ,section #eaf of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acge7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,annual report on use of funds ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 identifies projects that are-- 7,a7 described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of section #fjb7;b77#ae77;,a72 and 7,b7 carried out using funds made available under or pursuant to section #bba or title ,,vi2 7#b7 identifies1 to the extent practicable1 the costs and benefits of such projects1 including any potential short- and long-term cost savings to publicly owned treatment works and any environmental and community benefits of implementing such projects2 and 7#c7 identifies-- 7,a7 the locations in which such projects are carried out2 7,b7 estimated energy savings for such projects2 7,c7 projects that address green infrastructure1 water or energy efficiency improvements1 or other environmentally innovative activities2 and 7,d7 with respect to projects carried out using funds made available under or pursuant to section #fjc1 whether such projects are funded under subsection 7d7 or subsection 7i7 of such section4 4 #abjac4 ,indian ,tribes 7a7 ,in general ,section #eah7;c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acgg7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year1 the ,administrator shall reserve1 of the funds made available to carry out title ,,vi 7before allotments to the ,states under section #fjd7;a771 the greater of-- 7,a7 #b percent of such funds2 or 7,b7 #cj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,grants ,funds reserved under this subsection shall be available only for grants to entities described in paragraph 7#c7 for-- 7i7 projects and activities eligible for assistance under section #fjc7;c72 and 7ii7 training1 technical assistance1 and educational programs relating to the operation and management of treatment works eligible for assistance pursuant to section #fjc7;c74 7,b7 ,limitation ,not more than #b1jjj1jjj of such reserved funds may be used for grants under subparagraph 7,a77ii74 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the header1 by striking ,use of funds and inserting ,eligible entities2 and 7,b7 by striking for projects and activities eligible for assistance under section #fjc7;c7 to serve and inserting to4 7b7 ,additional assistance 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available under title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq471 there is authorized to be appropriated #ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf to make grants1 in cooperation with the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service1 to entities described in section #eah7;c77#c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acgg7 for-- 7,a7 projects and activities eligible for assistance under section #fjc7;c7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc72 and 7,b7 training1 technical assistance1 and educational programs related to the operation and management of treatment works eligible for assistance pursuant to such section #fjc7;c74 7#b7 ,no matching requirement ,the ,administrator may not require an entity receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a7 to provide1 as a condition of receiving such grant1 a share of the cost of the project or activity for which such grant was made4 7#c7 ,limitation ,not more than #b1jjj1jjj of amounts made available in a fiscal year to carry out this subsection may be used for grants under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7#d7 ,application of other requirements ,the requirements of sections #eac and #fjh of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acgb1 #achh7 shall apply to any project for the construction1 alteration1 maintenance1 or repair of treatment works for which a grant is received under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,indian ,health ,service ,sanitation ,facilities ,construction ,program funding 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7,a7 the ,,covid-#ai crisis has highlighted the lack of infrastructure and sanitation available in ,native communities2 and 7,b7 addressing the ,sanitation ,facilities ,deficiency ,list of the ,division of ,sanitation ,facilities and ,construction of the ,indian ,health ,service included in the report will-- 7i7 result in investments in necessary water infrastructure2 and 7ii7 improve health outcomes4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,report ,the term report means the fiscal year #bjai report of the ,division of ,sanitation ,facilities and ,construction of the ,indian ,health ,service entitled ,annual ,report to the ,congress of the ,united ,states on ,sanitation ,deficiency ,levels for ,indian ,homes and ,communities4 7,b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service4 7#c7 ,additional funding for sanitation facilities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award additional funding under the ,sanitation ,facilities ,construction ,program for the planning1 design1 construction1 modernization1 improvement1 and renovation of water1 sewer1 and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded1 in whole or part1 by the ,indian ,health ,service through1 or provided for in1 a contract or compact with the ,indian ,health ,service under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq474 7,b7 ,priority for funding ,in awarding funding to sanitation facilities under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level1 as established in the report4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this subsection #b1fjj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,requirement ,amounts made available under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 under any other provision of law4 #abjad4 ,capitalization grants 7a7 ,specific requirements ,section #fjb7;b7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ac77;,b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking and energy conservation and inserting and efficient energy use 7including through the implementation of technologies to recover and reuse energy produced in the treatment of wastewater72 and 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ad71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ae7 to the extent there are sufficient projects or activities eligible for assistance from the fund1 with respect to funds for capitalization grants received by the ,state under this title and section #bje7m7-- 7,a7 the ,state will use-- 7i7 not less than #ae percent of such funds for green infrastructure1 water or energy efficiency improvements1 or other environmentally innovative activities2 and 7ii7 not less than #e percent of such funds for projects to increase the resiliency of treatment works to extreme weather events1 drought1 sea level rise1 or other impacts of climate change2 and 7,b7 the ,state will use not less than a total of #bj percent of such funds for projects described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 7b7 ,corrosion control ,section #fjb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,corrosion control 7#a7 ,in general ,to the greatest extent practicable1 the ,administrator shall encourage the incorporation of corrosion prevention activities in projects and activities carried out using financial assistance provided under or pursuant to this title4 7#b7 ,activities ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator1 to the greatest extent practicable1 shall ensure that any recipient of financial assistance under or pursuant to this title-- 7,a7 carries out any project or activity using such assistance using1 as applicable-- 7i7 best practices to carry out corrosion prevention activities in the field2 7ii7 industry-recognized standards and corrosion mitigation and prevention methods when-- 7,i7 determining protective coatings2 7,,ii7 selecting materials2 and 7,,iii7 determining methods of cathodic protection1 design1 and engineering for corrosion prevention2 7iii7 certified coating application specialists and cathodic protection technicians and engineers2 and 7iv7 best practices in environmental protection to prevent environmental degradation and to ensure proper handling of all hazardous materials2 and 7,b7 demonstrates1 as applicable-- 7i7 a history of employing industry-certified inspectors to ensure adherence to best practices and standards2 and 7ii7 a history of compliance with applicable requirements of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration4 7#c7 ,corrosion prevention activities defined ,in this subsection1 the term corrosion prevention activities means-- 7,a7 the application and inspection of protective coatings for complex work involving steel and cementitious structures1 including structures that will be exposed in immersion2 7,b7 the installation1 testing1 and inspection of cathodic protection systems2 and 7,c7 any other activities related to corrosion prevention the ,administrator determines appropriate4 4 #abjae4 ,water pollution control revolving loan funds ,section #fjc of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#aj71 by inserting 1 including measures to identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities of such treatment works before the semicolon2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 1 including forgiveness of principal and negative interest loans and inserting 7including in the form of forgiveness of principal1 negative interest loans1 or grants72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking in assistance2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii77,,iii71 by striking to such ratepayers and inserting to help such ratepayers maintain access to wastewater 7including stormwater7 treatment services2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,subsidization amounts 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state may use for providing additional subsidization in a fiscal year under this subsection an amount that does not exceed the greater of-- 7i7 #ej percent of the total amount received by the ,state in capitalization grants under this title for the fiscal year2 or 7ii7 the annual average over the previous #aj fiscal years of the amounts deposited by the ,state in the ,state water pollution control revolving fund from ,state moneys that exceed the amounts required to be so deposited under section #fjb7;b77#b74 7,b7 ,minimum ,to the extent there are sufficient applications for additional subsidization under this subsection that meet the criteria under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 a ,state shall use for providing additional subsidization in a fiscal year under this subsection an amount that is not less than #bj percent of the total amount received by the ,state in capitalization grants under this title for the fiscal year4 4 #abjaf4 ,allotment of funds 7a7 ,formula ,section #fjd7;a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achd7;a77 is amended by striking each of fiscal years #aihi and #aiij and inserting each fiscal year4 7b7 ,wastewater infrastructure workforce development ,section #fjd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,wastewater infrastructure workforce development ,each fiscal year1 a ,state may reserve up to #a percent of the sums allotted to the ,state under this section for the fiscal year to carry out workforce development1 training1 and retraining activities described in section #ajd7;g74 4 7c7 ,needs survey ,section #fjd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achd7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,needs survey ,each fiscal year1 a ,state may reserve up to #j4e percent of the sums allotted to the ,state under this section for the fiscal year to carry out activities under section #eaf7;b77#a77;,b74 4 7d7 ,funds allotted to ,puerto ,rico ,section #fjd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achd7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,funds allotted to ,puerto ,rico ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no funds allotted to the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico under this section may be counted as income or an asset of the owner or operator of a publicly owned treatment works receiving such funds1 or be used1 set aside1 or otherwise made available for the purposes of payment of debt restructuring under the ,puerto ,rico ,oversight1 ,management1 and ,economic ,stability ,act 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #baja et seq47 by the ,puerto ,rico ,financial ,oversight and ,management ,board4 4 #abjag4 ,reservation of funds for territories of the ,united ,states ,title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq47 is amended by striking section #fjg and inserting the following3 #fjg4 ,reservation of funds for territories of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,reservation ,for each fiscal year1 the ,administrator shall reserve #a4e percent of available funds1 as determined under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,available funds ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the amount of available funds for a fiscal year is-- 7,a7 the amount of funds made available to carry out this title for the fiscal year 7before allotments to the ,states under section #fjd7;a772 less 7,b7 the amount of any funds reserved under section #eah7;c7 for the fiscal year4 7b7 ,use of funds ,funds reserved under this section shall be available only for grants to ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 and the ,virgin ,islands for projects and activities eligible for assistance under section #fjc7;c74 7c7 ,limitation ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 and the ,virgin ,islands may not receive funds allotted under section #fjd7;a74 4 #abjah4 ,authorization of appropriations ,title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fji4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title the following sums3 7#a7 #h1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7#b7 #h1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7#c7 #h1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7#d7 #h1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7#e7 #h1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 4 #abjai4 ,technical assistance by ,municipal ,ombudsman ,section #d7;b77#a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvement ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgj;j7b77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 technical and planning assistance to support municipalities1 including municipalities that are rural1 small1 economically disadvantaged1 or ,tribal communities1 in achieving and maintaining compliance with enforceable deadlines1 goals1 and requirements of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act2 and 4 #abjbj4 ,report on wastewater infrastructure funding for rural1 economically disadvantaged1 and ,tribal communities 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall initiate a study on the distribution of wastewater infrastructure funds to rural communities1 economically disadvantaged communities1 and ,tribal communities during the #bj fiscal years preceding the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the study under this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consult with other ,federal agencies1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works1 and stakeholder organizations1 including organizations with experience in investigating or addressing the wastewater infrastructure needs of rural communities1 economically disadvantaged communities1 and ,tribal communities2 7#b7 undertake at least one public meeting in a rural community1 in an economically disadvantaged community1 and in a ,tribal community1 to receive testimony from the public2 7#c7 examine whether the distribution of wastewater infrastructure funds during the period covered by the study has been in accordance with any applicable executive order or policy regarding environmental justice2 7#d7 examine how wastewater infrastructure funds have been distributed with respect to the identified needs of rural communities1 economically disadvantaged communities1 and ,tribal communities1 and whether such funds have addressed the needs of such communities equitably when compared to how such funds have been distributed with respect to the identified needs of communities that are not rural1 economically disadvantaged1 or ,tribal2 7#e7 document the harm and injury caused by any identified inequities in the distribution of wastewater infrastructure funds with respect to the identified needs of rural communities1 economically disadvantaged communities1 and ,tribal communities2 and 7#f7 consider any additional factors that the ,administrator determines necessary or appropriate to determine whether rural communities1 economically disadvantaged communities1 and ,tribal communities have equitable access to wastewater infrastructure funds to comply with applicable requirements of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq474 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7#a7 the results of the study carried out under this section2 and 7#b7 any recommendations to ,congress1 or to ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 to ensure that rural communities1 economically disadvantaged communities1 and ,tribal communities can equitably access wastewater infrastructure funds in amounts sufficient to address local wastewater infrastructure needs and local water quality challenges4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,economically disadvantaged community ,the term economically disadvantaged community means-- 7,a7 a municipality that meets the affordability criteria of a ,state established under section #fjc7;i77#b7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7;i77#b772 7,b7 a community with respect to which a municipality can demonstrate that households in the community experience significant economic hardship related to wastewater infrastructure2 or 7,c7 a community that is located in an area that meets the criteria described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #cja7;a7 of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa7;a774 7#b7 ,municipality2 treatment works ,the terms municipality and treatment works have the meanings given those terms in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb74 7#c7 ,wastewater infrastructure funds ,the term wastewater infrastructure funds means funds made available for projects or activities under or pursuant to-- 7,a7 title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq472 7,b7 section #abb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd72 7,c7 section #bbj of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acjj72 and 7,d7 section #bba of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acja74 #abjba4 ,water ,reuse ,interagency ,working ,group 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish a ,water ,reuse ,interagency ,working ,group to develop and coordinate actions1 tools1 and resources to encourage water reuse across the ,united ,states1 including through the implementation of the ,national ,water ,reuse ,action ,plan1 consistent with the mission of each ,federal agency that is a member of the working group4 7b7 ,chairperson2 membership ,the working group shall be-- 7#a7 chaired by the ,administrator2 and 7#b7 comprised of senior representatives from any ,federal agency the ,administrator determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,duties of the working group ,the working group shall-- 7#a7 annually review the ,national ,water ,reuse ,action ,plan and1 as necessary1 update such plan2 7#b7 encourage the consideration of water reuse as part of integrated water resources management and planning2 7#c7 conduct1 and submit to ,congress and make public1 an assessment of opportunities to encourage water reuse and actions necessary to pursue such opportunities2 7#d7 seek to coordinate ,federal programs and policies to encourage water reuse2 7#e7 consider how each ,federal agency that is a member of the working group can explore and identify opportunities to encourage water reuse through the programs and activities of each such ,federal agency2 and 7#f7 consult1 on a regular basis1 with representatives of the water reuse industry1 research community1 and nongovernmental organizations4 7d7 ,report ,not less frequently than once every #b years1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the activities and findings of the working group4 7e7 ,sunset ,the working group shall terminate on the date that is #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,national ,water ,reuse ,action ,plan ,the term ,national ,water ,reuse ,action ,plan means the document published by the ,administrator entitled ,national ,water ,reuse ,action ,plan3 ,collaborative ,implementation 7,version #a71 dated ,february #bjbj1 and noticed in the ,federal ,register on ,march #c1 #bjbj 7#he ,fed4 ,reg4 #abeeb71 as updated pursuant to this section4 7#c7 ,working group ,the term working group means the ,water ,reuse ,interagency ,working ,group established under this section4 #abjbb4 ,disclosure of introductions of ,,pfas 7a7 ,in general ,the introduction of any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance by the owner or operator of an industrial source shall be unlawful unless such owner or operator first notifies the owner or operator of the applicable treatment works of-- 7#a7 the identity and quantity of such substance2 7#b7 whether such substance is susceptible to treatment by such treatment works2 and 7#c7 whether such substance would interfere with the operation of the treatment works4 7b7 ,violations ,a violation of this section shall be treated in the same manner as a violation of a regulation promulgated under subsection #cjg7;b7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acag7;b774 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,introduction ,the term introduction means the introduction of pollutants into treatment works1 as described in section #cjg7;b7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acag74 7#b7 ,treatment works ,the term treatment works has the meaning given that term in section #bab of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib74 #abjbc4 ,clean ,water ,act effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for ,,pfas 7a7 ,deadlines 7#a7 ,water quality criteria ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall publish in the ,federal ,register human health water quality criteria under section #cjd7;a77#a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acad7 for each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance1 polyfluoroalkyl substance1 and class of such substances4 7#b7 ,effluent limitations guidelines and standards for priority industry categories ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall publish in the ,federal ,register a final rule establishing1 for each priority industry category1 effluent limitations guidelines and standards1 in accordance with the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act1 for the discharge 7including a discharge into a publicly owned treatment works7 of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance1 polyfluoroalkyl substance1 and class of such substances4 7b7 ,notification ,the ,administrator shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate of each publication made under this section4 7c7 ,implementation assistance for publicly owned treatment works 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall award grants to owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works1 to be used to implement effluent limitations guidelines and standards developed by the ,administrator for a perfluoroalkyl substance1 polyfluoroalkyl substance1 or class of such substances4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this subsection #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 to remain available until expended4 7d7 ,no increased bonding authority ,amounts awarded to an owner or operator of a publicly owned treatment works under this section may not be used as a source of payment of1 or security for 7directly or indirectly71 in whole or in part1 any obligation the interest on which is exempt from the tax imposed under chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,effluent limitation ,the term effluent limitation has the meaning given that term in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb74 7#c7 ,measurable ,the term measurable means1 with respect to a chemical substance or class of chemical substances1 capable of being measured using test procedures established under section #cjd7;h7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acad74 7#d7 ,perfluoroalkyl substance ,the term perfluoroalkyl substance means a chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms4 7#e7 ,polyfluoroalkyl substance ,the term polyfluoroalkyl substance means a chemical containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one carbon atom that is not a fully fluorinated carbon atom4 7#f7 ,priority industry category ,the term priority industry category means the following point source categories3 7,a7 ,organic chemicals1 plastics1 and synthetic fibers1 as identified in part #dad of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,b7 ,pulp1 paper1 and paperboard1 as identified in part #dcj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,c7 ,textile mills1 as identified in part #daj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,d7 ,electroplating1 as identified in part #dac of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,e7 ,metal finishing1 as identified in part #dcc of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,f7 ,leather tanning and finishing1 as identified in part #dbe of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,g7 ,paint formulating1 as identified in part #ddf of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,h7 ,electrical and electronic components1 as identified in part #dfi of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,i7 ,plastics molding and forming1 as identified in part #dfc of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#g7 ,treatment works ,the term treatment works has the meaning given that term in section #bab of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib74 #abjbd4 ,nonpoint source management programs ,section #cai7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acbi7;j77 is amended by striking subsections 7h7 and 7i7 not to exceed and all that follows through fiscal year #aiia and inserting subsections 7h7 and 7i7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #abjbe4 ,wastewater assistance to colonias ,section #cjg of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means each of the following3 7,a7 ,a border ,state4 7,b7 ,a local government with jurisdiction over an eligible community4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 8border ,state0 and inserting 8covered entity02 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking shall not exceed #ej percent and inserting may not be less than #hj percent2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #aiig through #aiii and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #abjbf4 ,household well water testing website 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall establish a website containing information relating to the testing of household well water4 7b7 ,contents ,the ,administrator shall include on the website established under subsection 7a7 the following3 7#a7 ,information on how to get drinking water tested for a home served by an individual private well4 7#b7 ,a list of laboratories that analyze water samples and are certified by a ,state or the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,state-specific information1 developed in coordination with each ,state1 on naturally occurring and human-induced contaminants4 7#d7 ,information that1 using accepted risk communication techniques1 clearly communicates whether a test result value exceeds a level determined by the ,administrator or the ,state to pose a health risk4 7#e7 ,information on treatment options1 including information relating to water treatment systems certified by the ,national ,sanitation ,foundation1 ,underwriters ,laboratories1 and the ,water ,quality ,association4 7#f7 ,a directory of whom to contact to report a test result value that exceeds a level determined by the ,administrator or the ,state to pose a health risk4 7#g7 ,information on financial assistance that is available for homeowners to support water treatment1 including grants under section #cjf;,e of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;e7 and ,state resources4 7#h7 ,any other information the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 and appropriate ,state agencies in carrying out this section4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 #abjbg4 ,study and report on effect of toilet wipes marketed as flushable 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall conduct a study on the effect of toilet wipes marketed as flushable on municipal water systems and residential plumbing systems4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #abjbh4 ,effluent limitations for wastewater1 spills1 and runoff from facilities associated with the transport and packaging of pre-production plastic materials 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall issue such regulations as are necessary to ensure that-- 7#a7 the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials 7including discharge into wastewater and other runoff7 from facilities regulated under part #dad or #dfc of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act71 is prohibited2 7#b7 the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials 7including discharge into wastewater and other runoff7 from a point source associated with the making1 use1 packaging1 or transportation of such plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials is prohibited2 and 7#c7 the requirements under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 are reflected in-- 7,a7 permits issued under section #djb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb7 to facilities or other point sources that make1 use1 package1 or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials1 as determined by the ,administrator1 in addition to other applicable limits and standards2 and 7,b7 all standards of performance promulgated under section #cab7p7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acbb7p77 that are applicable to point sources associated with the making1 use1 packaging1 or transportation of plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term point source has the meaning given such term in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb74 #abjbi4 ,centers of ,excellence for stormwater control infrastructure technologies 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall provide grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to establish not more than #e centers of excellence for new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies1 to be located in different geographic regions of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,general operation ,each center of excellence established with a grant provided under this section shall-- 7,a7 conduct research on new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies that are relevant to the geographical region in which the center of excellence is located to improve the effectiveness1 cost efficiency1 and protection of public health1 public safety1 and water quality1 including research on-- 7i7 stormwater and sewer overflow reduction2 and 7ii7 other approaches to achieve water resource enhancement and other environmental1 economic1 and social benefits2 7,b7 maintain a list of-- 7i7 stormwater control infrastructure needs in the region in which the center of excellence is located2 and 7ii7 available new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies2 7,c7 analyze the usefulness of additional financial programs for the implementation of new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies2 7,d7 share the results of research conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 with the ,federal ,government1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 and the private sector2 7,e7 provide technical assistance to ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments to assist with the design1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance of stormwater control infrastructure projects that use innovative technologies2 7,f7 collaborate with institutions of higher education and private and public organizations1 including community-based public-private partnerships and other stakeholders1 in the geographical region in which the center of excellence is located2 and 7,g7 coordinate with the other centers of excellence to avoid duplication of efforts4 7#c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible institution shall prepare and submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such form1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require4 7b7 ,national ,electronic ,clearinghouse ,center ,of the centers of excellence established under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall designate #a center of excellence as the ,national ,electronic ,clearinghouse ,center to-- 7#a7 develop1 operate1 and maintain public database and a website that contains information relating to new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies2 and 7#b7 publish on such website information from each of the centers of excellence established under this section4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7#b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amounts made available for grants under paragraph 7#a71 not more than #b percent may be used for administrative costs4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term eligible institution means an institution of higher education1 a research institution1 or a nonprofit organization-- 7#a7 that has demonstrated excellence in researching and developing new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies2 and 7#b7 with respect to a nonprofit organization1 the core mission of which includes water management1 as determined by the ,administrator4 #abjcj4 ,management of ,international ,transboundary ,water ,pollution 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,united ,states section of the ,international ,boundary and ,water ,commission4 7#c7 ,covered funds ,the term covered funds means amounts made available to the ,administrator under the heading ,environmental ,protection ,agency--,state and ,tribal ,assistance ,grants under title ,,ix of the ,united ,states-,mexico-,canada ,agreement ,implementation ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-aac74 7#d7 ,treatment works ,the term treatment works has the meaning given that term in section #bab of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib74 7#e7 ,u4,s4-,mexico border region ,the term ,u4,s4-,mexico border region means any area in the ,united ,states that is located within #ajj kilometers of the ,united ,states-,mexico border4 7b7 ,grants ,the ,administrator may1 using covered funds1 provide to the ,commission grants for projects for treatment works for the ,u4,s4-,mexico border region that-- 7#a7 protect residents within the ,u4,s4-,mexico border region from pollution resulting from-- 7,a7 transboundary flows of wastewater 7including stormwater7 or other international transboundary water flows originating in ,mexico2 and 7,b7 any inadequacies or breakdowns of treatment works in ,mexico2 and 7#b7 provide treatment of such flows in compliance with local1 ,state1 and ,federal law4 7c7 ,use of funds ,the ,commission may use funds received under this section to plan1 study1 design1 and construct treatment works in accordance with this section1 and carry out any related activities4 7d7 ,consultation and coordination ,the ,commission shall consult and coordinate with the ,administrator in carrying out any project using funds received under this section4 7e7 ,application of other requirements ,the requirements of sections #eac and #fjh of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acgb1 #achh7 shall apply to the construction of any treatment works in the ,united ,states for which the ,commission receives funds under this section4 #abjca4 ,california new river restoration 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,mexican ,the term ,mexican refers to the ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments of the ,united ,mexican ,states4 7#c7 ,new ,river ,the term ,new ,river means that portion of the ,new ,river1 ,california1 that flows north within the ,united ,states from the border of ,mexico through ,calexico1 ,california1 passes through the ,imperial ,valley1 and drains into the ,salton ,sea4 7#d7 ,program ,the term program means the ,california ,new ,river restoration program established under subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,restoration and protection ,the term restoration and protection means the conservation1 stewardship1 and enhancement of habitat for fish and wildlife to preserve and improve ecosystems and ecological processes on which they depend4 7b7 ,california ,new ,river restoration program establishment 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish a program to be known as the ,california ,new ,river restoration program4 7#b7 ,duties ,in carrying out the program1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 implement projects1 plans1 and initiatives for the restoration and protection of the ,new ,river that are supported by the ,california-,mexico ,border ,relations ,council1 in consultation with applicable management entities1 including representatives of the ,calexico ,new ,river ,committee1 the ,california-,mexico ,border ,relations ,council1 the ,new ,river ,improvement ,project ,technical ,advisory ,committee1 the ,federal ,government1 ,state and local governments1 and regional and nonprofit organizations2 7,b7 undertake activities that-- 7i7 support the implementation of a shared set of science-based restoration and protection activities identified in accordance with subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 target cost-effective projects with measurable results2 and 7iii7 maximize conservation outcomes with no net gain of ,federal full-time equivalent employees2 and 7,c7 provide grants and technical assistance in accordance with subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,coordination ,in establishing the program1 the ,administrator shall consult1 as appropriate1 with-- 7,a7 the heads of ,federal agencies1 including-- 7i7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7iii7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7iv7 the ,administrator of ,general ,services2 7v7 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 7vi7 the ,commissioner of the ,international ,boundary ,water ,commission2 and 7vii7 the head of any other applicable agency2 7,b7 the ,governor of ,california2 7,c7 the ,california ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,d7 the ,california ,state ,water ,resources ,control ,board2 7,e7 the ,california ,department of ,water ,resources2 7,f7 the ,colorado ,river ,basin ,regional ,water ,quality ,control ,board2 7,g7 the ,imperial ,irrigation ,district2 and 7,h7 other public agencies and organizations with authority for the planning and implementation of conservation strategies relating to the ,new ,river4 7#d7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the program include-- 7,a7 coordinating restoration and protection activities1 among ,mexican1 ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and regional entities and conservation partners1 relating to the ,new ,river2 and 7,b7 carrying out coordinated restoration and protection activities1 and providing for technical assistance relating to the ,new ,river-- 7i7 to sustain and enhance fish and wildlife habitat restoration and protection activities2 7ii7 to improve and maintain water quality to support fish and wildlife1 as well as the habitats of fish and wildlife2 7iii7 to sustain and enhance water management for volume and flood damage mitigation improvements to benefit fish and wildlife habitat2 7iv7 to improve opportunities for public access to1 and recreation in and along1 the ,new ,river consistent with the ecological needs of fish and wildlife habitat2 7v7 to maximize the resilience of natural systems and habitats under changing watershed conditions2 7vi7 to engage the public through outreach1 education1 and citizen involvement1 to increase capacity and support for coordinated restoration and protection activities relating to the ,new ,river2 7vii7 to increase scientific capacity to support the planning1 monitoring1 and research activities necessary to carry out coordinated restoration and protection activities2 and 7viii7 to provide technical assistance to carry out restoration and protection activities relating to the ,new ,river4 7c7 ,grants and assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program1 the ,administrator shall provide grants and technical assistance to ,state and local governments1 nonprofit organizations1 and institutions of higher education1 to carry out the purposes of the program4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the organizations described in subsection 7b77#c71 shall develop criteria for providing grants and technical assistance under this subsection to ensure that such activities accomplish one or more of the purposes identified in subsection 7b77#d77;,b74 7#c7 ,cost sharing 7,a7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project for which a grant is provided under this subsection shall not exceed #ee percent of the total cost of the activity1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of a project for which a grant is provided under this subsection may be provided in the form of an in-kind contribution of services or materials that the ,administrator determines are integral to the activity carried out using assistance authorized by this section4 7#d7 ,requirements ,sections #eac and #fjh of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acgb2 #achh7 shall apply to the construction of any project or activity carried out1 in whole or in part1 under this section in the same manner those sections apply to a treatment works for which a grant is made available under the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act4 7#e7 ,administration ,the ,administrator may enter into an agreement to manage the implementation of this subsection with the ,north ,american ,development ,bank or a similar organization that offers grant management services4 7d7 ,annual reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of this section1 including a description of each project that has received funding under this section and the status of all such projects that are in progress on the date of submission of the report4 #abjcb4 ,rulemaking on climate resiliency 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 after notice and opportunity for public comment1 shall issue such regulations as are necessary to require that an applicant for wastewater infrastructure funds-- 7#a7 undertake an assessment of the potential impacts of climate change on the project or activity for which such funds are sought2 and 7#b7 where appropriate1 incorporate measures to avoid1 minimize1 or mitigate such potential impacts into the design of such project or activity4 7b7 ,considerations ,in issuing regulations under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,administrator shall consider requiring varying levels of assessments that reflect the scale or type of the project or activity for which wastewater infrastructure funds are sought4 7c7 ,consultation2 technical assistance ,in carrying out the rulemaking required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consult with other ,federal and ,state agencies1 municipalities1 ,tribal governments1 owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works1 and other stakeholders with experience in addressing potential impacts of climate change on projects and activities eligible for wastewater infrastructure funds2 and 7#b7 identify entities to provide technical assistance to applicants for wastewater infrastructure funds to assist such applicants in incorporating the climate resilience measures described under subsection 7a77#b74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,impacts of climate change ,the term impacts of climate change includes observed changes to temperature1 precipitation patterns1 drought1 storms1 flooding1 and sea level rise that may adversely impact the continued safe and reliable operation of a treatment works4 7#b7 ,municipality2 ,state2 treatment works ,the terms municipality1 ,state1 and treatment works have the meaning given such terms in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb74 7#c7 ,wastewater infrastructure funds ,the term wastewater infrastructure funds means funds made available for projects or activities under or pursuant to-- 7,a7 title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq472 7,b7 section #abb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd72 7,c7 section #bbj of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acjj72 and 7,d7 section #bba of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acja74 ,i ,assistance1 ,quality1 and ,affordability ,act of #bjba #acjja4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,assistance1 ,quality1 and ,affordability ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,sec4 #acjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4,title ,i--,infrastructure,sec4 #acaja4 ,drinking water system resilience funding4,sec4 #acajb4 ,grants for ,state programs4,sec4 #acajc4 ,american iron and steel products4,sec4 #acajd4 ,assistance for disadvantaged communities4,sec4 #acaje4 ,allotments for territories4,sec4 #acajf4 ,drinking water ,,srf funding4,sec4 #acajg4 ,lead service line replacement4,sec4 #acajh4 ,drinking water assistance to colonias4,sec4 #acaji4 ,,pfas treatment grants4,sec4 #acaaj4 ,voluntary school and child care program lead testing grant program4,sec4 #acaaa4 ,grant program for installation of filtration stations at schools and child care programs4,sec4 #acaab4 ,drinking water fountain replacement for schools4,sec4 #acaac4 ,indian reservation drinking water program4,sec4 #acaad4 ,assistance for areas affected by natural disasters4,sec4 #acaae4 ,water main break data clearinghouse4,title ,,ii--,safety,sec4 #acbja4 ,enabling ,,epa to set standards for new drinking water contaminants4,sec4 #acbjb4 ,national primary drinking water regulations for ,,pfas4,sec4 #acbjc4 ,national primary drinking water regulations for microcystin toxin4,sec4 #acbjd4 ,national primary drinking water regulations for #a1d-;dioxane4,sec4 #acbje4 ,national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-#f4,sec4 #acbjf4 ,elimination of small system variances4,title ,,iii--,affordability,sec4 #accja4 ,emergency relief program4,sec4 #accjb4 ,low-income drinking water assistance program4,sec4 #accjc4 ,low-income wastewater assistance program4,sec4 #accjd4 ,needs assessment for nationwide rural and urban low-income community water assistance program4,sec4 #accje4 ,natural hazard education and response grant program4,title ,,iv--,other matters,sec4 #acdja4 ,small urban and rural water system consolidation report4,sec4 #acdjb4 ,study on contamination of ,coldwater ,creek1 ,missouri4,sec4 #acdjc4 ,report on affordability1 discrimination and civil rights violations1 and data collection4,sec4 #acdjd4 ,water infrastructure and workforce investment4,sec4 #acdje4 ,identification of high-risk locations4 ,i ,infrastructure #acaja4 ,drinking water system resilience funding ,section #adcc7;g7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;i-#b7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and #bjba and inserting through #bjca2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbj and #bjba and inserting #bjbb through #bjca4 #acajb4 ,grants for ,state programs ,section #addc7;a77#g7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#b7;a77#g77 is amended by striking and #bjba and inserting through #bjca4 #acajc4 ,american iron and steel products ,section #adeb7;a77#d77;,a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;a77#d77;,a77 is amended by striking ,during fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 funds and inserting ,funds4 #acajd4 ,assistance for disadvantaged communities ,section #adeb7;d77#b77;,a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d77#b77;,a77 is amended by striking #ce percent and inserting #dj percent4 #acaje4 ,allotments for territories ,section #adeb7;j7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;j77 is amended by striking #j4cc percent and inserting #a4e percent4 #acajf4 ,drinking water ,,srf funding ,section #adeb7m77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7m77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #bjba4 and inserting #bjba22 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 #d1adj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,e7 #d1hjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7,f7 #e1ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjca4 4 #acajg4 ,lead service line replacement 7a7 ,in general ,section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7u7 ,lead service line replacement 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to the capitalization grants to eligible ,states under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,administrator shall offer to enter into agreements with ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 and the territories described in subsection 7j7 to make grants1 including letters of credit1 to such ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 and territories under this subsection to fund the replacement of lead service lines4 7#b7 ,allotments 7,a7 ,states ,funds made available to carry out this subsection shall be-- 7i7 allotted and reallotted to the extent practicable to ,states as if allotted or reallotted under subsection 7a77#a7 as a capitalization grant under such subsection2 and 7ii7 deposited into the ,state loan fund of a ,state receiving such funds pursuant to an agreement entered into pursuant to this subsection4 7,b7 ,indian ,tribes ,the ,administrator shall set aside #aa_/b percent of the amounts made available each fiscal year to carry out this subsection to make grants to ,indian ,tribes4 7,c7 ,other areas ,funds made available to carry out this subsection shall be allotted to territories described in subsection 7j7 in accordance with such subsection4 7#c7 ,grants ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 funds made available under this subsection shall be used only for providing grants for the replacement of lead service lines4 7#d7 ,priority ,each ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 and territory that has entered into an agreement pursuant to this subsection shall annually prepare a plan that identifies the intended uses of the amounts made available to such ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or territory under this subsection1 and any such plan shall-- 7,a7 not be required to comply with subsection 7b77#c72 7,b7 provide1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that priority for the use of funds be given to projects that replace lead service lines serving disadvantaged communities and environmental justice communities2 and 7,c7 provide1 in addition to subparagraph 7,b7 and to the maximum extent practicable1 that priority for the use of funds be given to projects that1 in carrying out lead service line replacements1 provide job training1 apprenticeships1 or other employment opportunities for low-income persons and very low-income persons that are located in the area in which the project is carried out4 7#e7 ,plan for replacement ,each ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 and territory that has entered into an agreement pursuant to this subsection shall require each recipient of funds made available pursuant to this subsection to submit to the ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or territory a plan to replace all lead service lines in the applicable public water system within #aj years of receiving such funds4 7#f7 ,american made iron and steel and prevailing wages ,the requirements of paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 shall apply to any project carried out in whole or in part with funds made available under or pursuant to this subsection4 7#g7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,prohibition on partial line replacement ,no funds made available pursuant to this subsection may be used for partial lead service line replacement if1 at the conclusion of the service line replacement1 drinking water is delivered through a publicly or privately owned portion of a lead service line4 7,b7 ,no private owner contribution ,any recipient of funds made available pursuant to this subsection for lead service line replacement shall offer to replace any privately owned portion of any lead service line with respect to which such funds are used at no cost to the private owner4 7#h7 ,disadvantaged community assistance ,all funds made available pursuant to this subsection to fund the replacement of lead service lines may be used to replace lead service lines serving disadvantaged communities4 7#i7 ,state contribution not required ,no agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall require that a ,state deposit1 at any time1 in the applicable ,state loan fund from ,state moneys any contribution in order to receive funds under this subsection4 7#aj7 ,report ,the ,administrator shall annually submit to ,congress a report that provides-- 7,a7 the number of households for which lead service lines have been replaced using funds made available by this subsection2 7,b7 the total number of lead service lines that exist in each ,state1 territory1 and area under the jurisdiction of an ,indian ,tribe that has entered into an agreement pursuant to this subsection2 7,c7 with respect to each project for such lead service line replacement1 data on job training1 apprenticeships1 and other employment opportunities for persons described in paragraph 7#d77;,c7 under such projects1 which shall include the amount of the funding used to hire such persons for such project2 and 7,d7 any other data determined by the ,administrator to be useful for purposes of determining the effect of this subsection with respect to replacing lead service lines4 7#aa7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #d1ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 ,such sums shall remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,additional amounts ,to the extent amounts authorized to be appropriated under this subsection in any fiscal year are not appropriated in that fiscal year1 such amounts are authorized to be appropriated in a subsequent fiscal year4 ,such sums shall remain available until expended4 7#ab7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this subsection3 7,a7 ,disadvantaged community ,the term disadvantaged community has the meaning given such term in subsection 7d77#c74 7,b7 ,environmental justice community ,the term environmental justice community means any population of color1 community of color1 indigenous community1 or low-income community that experiences a disproportionate burden of the negative human health and environmental impacts of pollution or other environmental hazards4 7,c7 ,lead service line ,the term lead service line means a pipe and its fittings1 which are not lead free 7as defined in section #adag7;d771 that connect the drinking water main to the building inlet4 7,d7 ,low-income person2 very low-income person ,the terms low-income person and very low-income person have the same meanings given the terms low-income families and very low-income families1 respectively1 in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4#ad #adcg;a7b774 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #adeb7m77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7m77#a77 is amended by striking 7a77#b77;,g7 and 7t7 and inserting 7a77#b77;,g71 7t71 and 7u74 #acajh4 ,drinking water assistance to colonias ,section #adef of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#af7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means each of the following3 7,a7 ,a border ,state4 7,b7 ,a local government with jurisdiction over an eligible community4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking border ,state and inserting covered entity2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking shall not exceed #ej percent and inserting may not be less than #hj percent2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #aiig through #aiii and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #acaji4 ,,pfas treatment grants ,part ,e of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adei;,e4 ,assistance for community water systems affected by ,,pfas 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall establish a program to award grants to affected community water systems to pay for capital costs associated with the implementation of eligible treatment technologies4 7b7 ,applications 7#a7 ,guidance ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall publish guidance describing the form and timing for community water systems to apply for grants under this section4 7#b7 ,required information ,the ,administrator shall require a community water system applying for a grant under this section to submit-- 7,a7 information showing the presence of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance in water of the community water system2 and 7,b7 a certification that the treatment technology in use by the community water system at the time of application is not sufficient to meet all applicable standards1 and all applicable health advisories published pursuant to section #adab7;b77#a77;,f71 for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7c7 ,list of eligible treatment technologies ,not later than #aej days after the date of enactment of this section1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall publish a list of treatment technologies that the ,administrator determines are the most effective at removing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from drinking water4 7d7 ,priority for funding ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,administrator shall prioritize an affected community water system that-- 7#a7 serves a disadvantaged community2 7#b7 will provide at least a #aj-percent cost share for the cost of implementing an eligible treatment technology2 7#c7 demonstrates the capacity to maintain the eligible treatment technology to be implemented using the grant2 or 7#d7 is located within an area with respect to which the ,administrator has published a determination under the first sentence of section #adbd7;e7 relating to an aquifer that is the sole or principal drinking water source for the area4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ejj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 7#b7 ,special rule ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by paragraph 7#a71 #be1jjj1jjj are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc for grants under subsection 7a7 to pay for capital costs associated with the implementation of eligible treatment technologies during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjad1 and ending on the date of enactment of this section4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,affected community water system ,the term affected community water system means a community water system that is affected by the presence of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance in the water in the community water system4 7#b7 ,disadvantaged community ,the term disadvantaged community has the meaning given that term in section #adeb4 7#c7 ,eligible treatment technology ,the term eligible treatment technology means a treatment technology included on the list published under subsection 7c74 4 #acaaj4 ,voluntary school and child care program lead testing grant program ,section #adfd7;d77#h7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#bd7;d77#h77 is amended by striking and #bjba and inserting through #bjca4 #acaaa4 ,grant program for installation of filtration stations at schools and child care programs ,section #adfd of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#bd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,grant program for installation and maintenance of filtration stations 7#a7 ,program ,the ,administrator shall establish a program to make grants to ,states to assist local educational agencies in voluntary installation and maintenance of filtration stations at schools and child care programs under the jurisdiction of the local educational agencies4 7#b7 ,direct grants to local educational agencies ,the ,administrator may make a grant described in paragraph 7#a7 directly available to-- 7,a7 any local educational agency described in clause 7i7 or 7iii7 of subsection 7d77#a77;,b7 located in a ,state that does not participate in the program established under paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 any local educational agency described in clause 7ii7 of subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 7#c7 ,use of funds ,grants made under the program established under this subsection may be used to pay the costs of-- 7,a7 installation and maintenance of filtration stations at schools and child care programs2 and 7,b7 annual testing of drinking water at such schools and child care programs following the installation of filtration stations4 7#d7 ,priority 7,a7 ,in general ,in making grants under the program established under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall give priority to ,states and local educational agencies that will assist in voluntary installation and maintenance of filtration stations at schools and child care programs that are in low-income areas1 including low-income areas that have a history of drinking water lead contamination4 7,b7 ,other priorities ,in making grants under the program established under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall1 to the greatest extent feasible1 also give priority to ,states and local educational agencies that1 in assisting with the installation and maintenance of filtration stations pursuant to this subsection1 will provide job training1 apprenticeships1 or other employment opportunities for low-income persons and very low-income persons in the area in which the installation and maintenance takes place4 7#e7 ,guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall establish guidance to carry out the program established under this subsection4 7#f7 ,no prior testing required ,the program established under this subsection shall not require testing for lead contamination in drinking water at schools and child care programs prior to participation in such program4 7#g7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,child care program and local educational agency ,the terms child care program and local educational agency have the meaning given such terms in subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,filtration station ,the term filtration station means an apparatus that-- 7i7 is connected to building plumbing2 7ii7 is certified to the latest version of ,,nsf_/,,ansi #ec for lead reduction and ,,nsf_/,,ansi #db for particulate reduction 7,class ,i7 by a certification body accredited by the ,american ,national ,standards ,institute ,national ,accreditation ,board2 7iii7 has an indicator to show filter performance2 7iv7 can fill bottles or containers for water consumption2 and 7v7 allows users to drink directly from a stream of flowing water4 7#h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 4 #acaab4 ,drinking water fountain replacement for schools ,section #adfe7;d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#be7;d77 is amended by striking #bjba and inserting #bjca4 #acaac4 ,indian reservation drinking water program ,section #bjja7;d7 of ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bgj7 is amended by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjca4 #acaad4 ,assistance for areas affected by natural disasters ,section #bjbj of ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bgj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking subsection 7e77#a7 and inserting subsection 7f77#a72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7e7 as subsections 7d7 through 7f71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,assistance for territories ,the ,administrator may use funds made available under subsection 7f77#a7 to make grants to ,guam1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,northern ,mariana ,islands for the purposes of providing assistance to eligible systems to restore or increase compliance with national primary drinking water regulations4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,state revolving fund capitalization2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and to make grants under subsection 7c7 of this section1 before to be available2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or subsection 7c71 as applicable after subsection 7b77#a74 #acaae4 ,water main break data clearinghouse ,part ,b of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adbj;,a4 ,water main break data clearinghouse 7a7 ,online data clearinghouse 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall establish and maintain a publicly accessible website with a national data clearinghouse on reported water main breaks and associated repair activity4 7#b7 ,contents ,the website established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall present-- 7,a7 information submitted to the ,administrator by a public water system under this section with respect to reported water main breaks2 7,b7 aggregate ,state and national data on reported water main breaks2 and 7,c7 trends in such information and data over time4 7#c7 ,updates ,the website established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be updated at least twice per year4 7b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term reported water main break means the unplanned rupture or breach of a pipe #f inches in diameter or more in service as part of a public water system resulting in water escaping and being reported to the public water system by an employee or other person4 7c7 ,rule ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall issue a rule requiring each public water system serving more than #aj1jjj persons to submit to the ,administrator information on each reported water main break in1 and the repair activity for such break to be provided by1 the public water system with respect to a calendar year4 ,such rule shall-- 7#a7 specify the format1 content1 quality assurance procedure1 and method of submission of information2 7#b7 apply to reported water main breaks that occur in the second calendar year following the date of enactment of this section and each calendar year thereafter2 7#c7 allow for the submission1 storage1 and display of information in electronic format2 7#d7 allow for the submission of information by a public water system serving #aj1jjj or fewer persons submitted on a voluntary basis2 7#e7 allow for submission of any additional information that may be required of a public water system by a ,state regarding reported water main breaks and repair activity2 and 7#f7 require that a summary of the information submitted be included in a public water system's annual consumer confidence report required under section #adad7;c77#d74 7d7 ,reported water main break and repair information ,the rule issued under subsection 7c7 shall require each public water system serving more than #aj1jjj persons to submit to the ,administrator the following information with respect to each reported water main break in the public water system3 7#a7 ,to the extent practicable1 the time and date the reported water main break was reported to the public water system4 7#b7 ,the specific location of the reported water main break4 7#c7 ,the size1 type1 age1 and bedding material of the broken water main4 7#d7 ,the elapsed time from the initial report of the water main break to the public water system to the completion of repairs4 7#e7 ,the amount of water escaping from the public water system between the time of the report and the repair1 estimated in accordance with ,water ,audits and ,loss ,control ,programs1 ,manual--#cf 7#bjaf7 published by the ,american ,water ,works ,association or any successor manual4 7#f7 ,the estimated cost of repairing the reported water main break and associated public infrastructure1 including pavement restoration1 and the cost of any damage to other public or private property4 7e7 ,annual report ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall prepare and make available to the public a report summarizing and evaluating submissions by public water systems pursuant to this section4 ,such report shall include information and recommendations concerning the methods and resources needed by public water systems to reduce the frequency1 duration1 and cost of water main breaks4 4 ,,ii ,safety #acbja4 ,enabling ,,epa to set standards for new drinking water contaminants 7a7 ,in general ,section #adab7;b77#f7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77#f77 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #adab7;b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c77i7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 or 7#f77;,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#e72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f7 and inserting paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by striking paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 and inserting paragraph 7#e74 #acbjb4 ,national primary drinking water regulations for ,,pfas ,section #adab7;b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#af7 ,perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall1 after notice and opportunity for public comment1 promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 which shall1 at a minimum1 include standards for-- 7i7 perfluorooctanoic acid 7commonly referred to as ,,pfoa72 and 7ii7 perfluorooctane sulfonic acid 7commonly referred to as ,,pfos74 7,b7 ,alternative procedures 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the validation by the ,administrator of an equally effective quality control and testing procedure to ensure compliance with the national primary drinking water regulation promulgated under subparagraph 7,a7 to measure the levels described in clause 7ii7 or other methods to detect and monitor perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water1 the ,administrator shall add the procedure or method as an alternative to the quality control and testing procedure described in such national primary drinking water regulation by publishing the procedure or method in the ,federal ,register in accordance with section #adja7a77;,d74 7ii7 ,levels described ,the levels referred to in clause 7i7 are-- 7,i7 the level of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance2 7,,ii7 the total levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances2 and 7,,iii7 the total levels of organic fluorine4 7,c7 ,inclusions ,the ,administrator may include a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances on-- 7i7 the list of contaminants for consideration of regulation under paragraph 7#a77;,b77i71 in accordance with such paragraph2 and 7ii7 the list of unregulated contaminants to be monitored under section #adde7;a77#b77;,b77i71 in accordance with such section4 7,d7 ,monitoring ,when establishing monitoring requirements for public water systems as part of a national primary drinking water regulation under subparagraph 7,a7 or subparagraph 7,g77ii71 the ,administrator shall tailor the monitoring requirements for public water systems that do not detect or are reliably and consistently below the maximum contaminant level 7as defined in section #adah7;b77#b77;,b77 for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances subject to the national primary drinking water regulation4 7,e7 ,health protection ,the national primary drinking water regulation promulgated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be protective of the health of subpopulations at greater risk1 as described in section #adeh4 7,f7 ,health risk reduction and cost analysis ,in meeting the requirements of paragraph 7#c77;,c71 the ,administrator may rely on information available to the ,administrator with respect to one or more specific perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances to extrapolate reasoned conclusions regarding the health risks and effects of a class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances of which the specific perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances are a part4 7,g7 ,regulation of additional substances 7i7 ,determination ,the ,administrator shall make a determination under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 using the criteria described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of that paragraph1 whether to include a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in the national primary drinking water regulation under subparagraph 7,a7 not later than #ah months after the later of-- 7,i7 the date on which the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances is listed on the list of contaminants for consideration of regulation under paragraph 7#a77;,b77i72 and 7,,ii7 the date on which-- 7aa7 the ,administrator has received the results of monitoring under section #adde7;a77#b77;,b7 for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances2 or 7bb7 the ,administrator has received reliable water data or water monitoring surveys for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances from a ,federal or ,state agency that the ,administrator determines to be of a quality sufficient to make a determination under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7ii7 ,primary drinking water regulations 7,i7 ,in general ,for each perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances that the ,administrator determines to regulate under clause 7i71 the ,administrator-- 7aa7 not later than #ah months after the date on which the ,administrator makes the determination1 shall propose a national primary drinking water regulation for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances2 and 7bb7 may publish the proposed national primary drinking water regulation described in item 7aa7 concurrently with the publication of the determination to regulate the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7,,ii7 ,deadline 7aa7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,administrator publishes a proposed national primary drinking water regulation under clause 7i77,i7 and subject to item 7bb71 the ,administrator shall take final action on the proposed national primary drinking water regulation4 7bb7 ,extension ,the ,administrator1 on publication of notice in the ,federal ,register1 may extend the deadline under item 7aa7 by not more than #f months4 7,h7 ,health advisory 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,administrator shall publish a health advisory under paragraph 7#a77;,f7 for a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances not subject to a national primary drinking water regulation not later than #a year after the later of-- 7,i7 the date on which the ,administrator finalizes a toxicity value for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances2 and 7,,ii7 the date on which the ,administrator validates an effective quality control and testing procedure for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7ii7 ,waiver ,the ,administrator may waive the requirements of clause 7i7 with respect to a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances if the ,administrator determines that there is a substantial likelihood that the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances will not occur in drinking water with sufficient frequency to justify the publication of a health advisory1 and publishes such determination1 including the information and analysis used1 and basis for1 such determination1 in the ,federal ,register4 4 #acbjc4 ,national primary drinking water regulations for microcystin toxin ,section #adab7;b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ag7 ,microcystin toxin 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other deadline established in this subsection1 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,assistance1 ,quality1 and ,affordability ,act of #bjba1 the ,administrator shall publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin4 7,b7 ,health protection ,the maximum contaminant level goal and national primary drinking water regulation promulgated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be protective of the health of subpopulations at greater risk1 as described in section #adeh4 4 #acbjd4 ,national primary drinking water regulations for #a1d-;dioxane ,section #adab7;b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ah7 #a1d-;dioxane 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other deadline established in this subsection1 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,assistance1 ,quality1 and ,affordability ,act of #bjba1 the ,administrator shall publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for #a1d-;dioxane4 7,b7 ,health protection ,the maximum contaminant level goal and national primary drinking water regulation promulgated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be protective of the health of subpopulations at greater risk1 as described in section #adeh4 4 #acbje4 ,national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-#f ,section #adab7;b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ai7 ,chromium-#f 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other deadline established in this subsection1 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,assistance1 ,quality1 and ,affordability ,act of #bjba1 the ,administrator shall publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-#f4 7,b7 ,health protection ,the maximum contaminant level goal and national primary drinking water regulation promulgated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be protective of the health of subpopulations at greater risk1 as described in section #adeh4 4 #acbjf4 ,elimination of small system variances 7a7 ,small system variances ,section #adae 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act is amended by striking subsection 7e74 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #adab7;b77#ae7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77#ae77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,d74 7#b7 ,section #adad7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;c77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking 1 7a77#b71 or 7e7 and inserting or 7a77#b74 7#c7 ,section #adaf7;b77#b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#e7;b77#b77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,d74 7#d7 ,section #adde7;h7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#d7;h77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking sections #adab7;b77#d77;,e7 and #adae7;e7 7relating to small system variance program7 and inserting section #adab7;b77#d77;,e72 and 7,b7 by striking guidance under sections #adab7;b77#d77;,e7 and #adae7;e7 and inserting guidance under section #adab7;b77#d77;,e74 ,,iii ,affordability #accja4 ,emergency relief program ,part ,f of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adff4 ,emergency relief program 7a7 ,emergency relief program ,the ,administrator shall establish and carry out a residential emergency relief program to provide payments to public water systems to reimburse such public water systems for providing forgiveness of arrearages and fees incurred by eligible residential customers before the date of enactment of this section to help such eligible residential customers retain1 or reconnect or restore1 water service4 7b7 ,conditions ,to receive funds under this section1 a public water system shall agree to-- 7#a7 except as otherwise provided in this section1 use such funds to forgive all arrearages and fees relating to nonpayment or arrearages incurred by eligible residential customers before the date of enactment of this section2 7#b7 if forgiveness of all arrearages and fees described in paragraph 7#a7 is not possible given the amount of funds received1 except as otherwise provided in this section1 use such funds to reduce such arrearages and fees for each eligible residential customer by1 to the extent practicable1 a consistent percentage2 7#c7 take no action that negatively affects the credit score of an eligible residential customer1 or pursue any type of collection action against such eligible residential customer1 during the #e-year period that begins on the date on which the public water system receives such funds2 7#d7 not disconnect or interrupt1 or leave disconnected or interrupted1 where feasible1 the service of any eligible residential customer as a result of nonpayment or arrearages during such #e-year period2 and 7#e7 provide to the ,administrator such information as the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7c7 ,eligible customers ,to be eligible for forgiveness or reduction of arrearages and fees pursuant to the program established under subsection 7a71 a residential customer of a public water system shall have accrued new arrearages on or after ,march #a1 #bjbj4 7d7 ,reconnection expenses ,the ,administrator1 or a ,state that is1 pursuant to subsection 7e71 implementing the program established under subsection 7a71 may authorize a public water system receiving funds under this section to use up to #e percent of such funds for expenses relating to reconnecting or restoring water service1 including expenses relating to plumbing repairs and pipe flushing1 as needed1 for eligible residential customers4 7e7 ,administrative expenses ,the ,administrator may authorize-- 7#a7 ,states to implement the program established under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 a ,state implementing such program to use up to #d percent of funds made available to carry out such program in such ,state for administrative expenses4 7f7 ,submissions to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 and every other month thereafter until all amounts made available under this section are expended1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7#a7 each public water system that received a payment under or pursuant to this section2 7#b7 the total amount of each payment provided under or pursuant to this section2 7#c7 for each public water system receiving a payment under or pursuant to this section-- 7,a7 the amount of arrearages and fees forgiven or reduced2 7,b7 the number of eligible residential customers benefitting from forgiveness or reduction of arrearages and fees under this section2 7,c7 the amount of arrearages and fees of customers described in subparagraph 7,b7 incurred before the date of enactment of this section that remain outstanding2 7,d7 the number of eligible residential customers that did not benefit from forgiveness or reduction of arrearages and fees under this section2 and 7,e7 the amount of arrearages and fees of customers described in subparagraph 7,d7 incurred before the date of enactment of this section that remain outstanding2 and 7#d7 a summary of any other information provided to the ,administrator by public water systems that receive a payment pursuant to this section4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #d1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 4 #accjb4 ,low-income drinking water assistance program ,part ,e of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #adei;,f4 ,low-income drinking water assistance program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a community water system that is owned or operated by a municipality1 other than a small community-serving water system2 or 7,b7 a ,state1 with respect to a small community-serving water system located in the ,state4 7#b7 ,household ,the term household means any individual or group of individuals who are living together as #a economic unit4 7#c7 ,local drinking water access program ,the term local drinking water access program means a program developed or implemented by an eligible entity using a grant awarded under this section4 7#d7 ,low-income household ,the term low-income household means a household-- 7,a7 in which #a or more individuals are receiving-- 7i7 assistance under a ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 7ii7 supplemental security income payments under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq472 7iii7 supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 or 7iv7 payments under-- 7,i7 section #acae1 #aeba1 #aeda1 or #aedb of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,,ii7 section #cjf of the ,veterans' and ,survivors' ,pension ,improvement ,act of #aigh 7#ch ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba note2 ,public ,law #ie-ehh72 or 7,b7 that has an income that-- 7i7 as determined by the ,state in which the household is located1 does not exceed the greater of-- 7,i7 an amount equal to #aej percent of the poverty level2 and 7,,ii7 an amount equal to #fj percent of the ,state median income for that ,state2 or 7ii7 does not exceed an amount1 determined by an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section1 that-- 7,i7 is lower that the amount described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 is greater than or equal to #aaj percent of the poverty level4 7#e7 ,poverty level ,the term poverty level means1 with respect to a household in a ,state1 the income described in the poverty guidelines issued by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services pursuant to section #fgc of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb71 as applicable to the household4 7#f7 ,small community-serving water system ,the term small community-serving water system means a community water system that provides drinking water services to a municipality or unincorporated area with a population of fewer than #aj1jjj residents1 at least #bj percent of whom are at or below the poverty level4 7#g7 ,state median income ,the term ,state median income has the meaning given that term in section #bfjc of the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfbb74 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a ,federal low-income drinking water assistance program to award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement local drinking water access programs to assist low-income households in maintaining access to affordable drinking water4 7#b7 ,requirements for small community-serving water systems ,in order for a ,state to be eligible to receive a grant under this section for a small community-serving water system1 the ,state and the small community-serving water system shall enter into a memorandum of understanding1 under which the ,state shall-- 7,a7 submit to the ,administrator an application under paragraph 7#f7 for the small community-serving water system2 and 7,b7 on receipt of a grant under this section1 develop and implement a local drinking water access program for the small community-serving water system4 7#c7 ,limitations ,a grant awarded under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall not be used to replace funds for any existing similar local program to assist low-income households in maintaining access to affordable drinking water2 but 7,b7 may be used to supplement or enhance such a local program4 7#d7 ,term ,the term of a grant awarded under this subsection shall be one year4 7#e7 ,minimum local program requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall develop1 in consultation with relevant stakeholders1 the minimum requirements for a local drinking water access program4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the local drinking water access program requirements developed under subparagraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 direct financial assistance2 7ii7 a lifeline rate2 7iii7 bill discounting2 7iv7 special hardship provisions2 7v7 a percentage-of-income payment plan2 7vi7 water efficiency assistance1 including subsidizing the cost of the installation of water efficient fixtures or leak repair work that is carried out or contracted by a homeowner2 or 7vii7 any other form of assistance identified by the ,administrator4 7#f7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,administrator an application that demonstrates that-- 7i7 the proposed local drinking water access program meets the requirements developed under paragraph 7#e72 and 7ii7 the proposed local drinking water access program will treat households that live in owner-occupied homes and households that live in rental housing equitably4 7,b7 ,additional requirements ,in the case of an eligible entity described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 to receive a grant under this subsection1 the eligible entity shall include in an application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 information demonstrating that-- 7i7 the eligible entity has-- 7,i7 a long-term financial plan based on an analysis of the rates the applicable community water system charges for drinking water services2 7,,ii7 an asset management plan2 7,,iii7 a capital improvement plan with a period of not less than #bj years2 7,,iv7 a fiscal management plan2 or 7,v7 another plan similar to the plans described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv72 7ii7 a grant awarded under this subsection would support the efforts of the eligible entity to generate the necessary funds to achieve or maintain compliance with this ,act while mitigating the cost to low-income households2 and 7iii7 the eligible entity has the capacity to create and implement an effective community outreach plan to inform low-income households of the local drinking water access program and assist with enrollment4 7#g7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall give priority to applications for local drinking water access programs with respect to which-- 7,a7 the owner or operator of the applicable community water system-- 7i7 owns or operates a-- 7,i7 treatment works 7as defined in section #bab of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib77 for municipal waste2 or 7,,ii7 a municipal separate storm sewer system 7as such term is used in the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act72 and 7ii7 is subject to a consent decree relating to compliance with the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 with respect to a treatment works or system described in clause 7i72 7,b7 the residential customers of the applicable community water system have experienced rate or fee increases for drinking water services or wastewater services 7including stormwater services7 of #cj percent or more during the #c-year period ending on the date of enactment of this section2 or 7,c7 the eligible entity will provide matching funds in an amount equal to or greater than the amount of the grant4 7#h7 ,reporting requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,administrator1 in a manner determined by the ,administrator1 information regarding the applicable local drinking water access program1 including-- 7i7 key features1 including-- 7,i7 rate structures1 rebates1 discounts1 and related initiatives that assist low-income households2 7,,ii7 billing methods that average rates over the course of a year1 known as budget billing2 7,,iii7 bill timing2 and 7,,iv7 procedures that ensure that households receive notice and an opportunity to respond before service is disconnected or interrupted due to nonpayment2 7ii7 sources of funding2 7iii7 eligibility criteria2 7iv7 participation rates by households2 7v7 the average amount of assistance provided to low-income households that participate in the program2 7vi7 program costs2 7vii7 the demonstrable impacts of the program on arrearage and service disconnection for low-income households that participate in the program1 based on data from before and after the implementation of the program1 to the maximum extent practicable2 and 7viii7 other relevant information required by the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall annually publish a report that compiles and summarizes the information submitted under subparagraph 7,a74 7#i7 ,assistance exempt from taxation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 assistance provided to a low-income household under a local drinking water access program shall not be includible in the gross income of the recipient of such assistance for purposes of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,administrator shall provide technical assistance to each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to ensure-- 7#a7 full implementation of the applicable local drinking water access program2 and 7#b7 maximum enrollment of low-income households in the applicable local drinking water access program1 including through-- 7,a7 community outreach campaigns2 or 7,b7 coordination with local health departments to determine the eligibility of households for assistance4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date on which grant funds are first disbursed to an eligible entity under this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the ,federal program established under this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #d1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 4 #accjc4 ,low-income wastewater assistance program ,title ,i of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abd4 ,low-income wastewater assistance program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered facility ,the term covered facility means-- 7,a7 a treatment works for municipal waste2 or 7,b7 a municipal separate storm sewer system4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a municipality that owns or operates a covered facility1 other than a small community-serving wastewater facility2 7,b7 #b or more municipalities described in subparagraph 7,a7 that have entered into a partnership agreement or a cooperative agreement2 or 7,c7 a ,state1 with respect to a small community-serving wastewater facility located in the ,state4 7#c7 ,household ,the term household means any individual or group of individuals who are living together as #a economic unit4 7#d7 ,local wastewater services access program ,the term local wastewater services access program means a program developed or implemented by an eligible entity using a grant awarded under this section4 7#e7 ,low-income household ,the term low-income household means a household-- 7,a7 in which #a or more individuals are receiving-- 7i7 assistance under a ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 7ii7 supplemental security income payments under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq472 7iii7 supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 or 7iv7 payments under-- 7,i7 section #acae1 #aeba1 #aeda1 or #aedb of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,,ii7 section #cjf of the ,veterans' and ,survivors' ,pension ,improvement ,act of #aigh 7#ch ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba note2 ,public ,law #ie-ehh72 or 7,b7 that has an income that-- 7i7 as determined by the ,state in which the household is located1 does not exceed the greater of-- 7,i7 an amount equal to #aej percent of the poverty level2 and 7,,ii7 an amount equal to #fj percent of the ,state median income for that ,state2 or 7ii7 does not exceed an amount1 determined by an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section1 that-- 7,i7 is lower that the amount described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 is greater than or equal to #aaj percent of the poverty level4 7#f7 ,poverty level ,the term poverty level means1 with respect to a household in a ,state1 the income described in the poverty guidelines issued by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services pursuant to section #fgc of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb71 as applicable to the household4 7#g7 ,small community-serving wastewater facility ,the term small community-serving wastewater facility means a covered facility that provides services to municipality with a population of fewer than #aj1jjj residents1 at least #bj percent of whom are at or below the poverty level4 7#h7 ,state median income ,the term ,state median income has the meaning given that term in section #bfjc of the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfbb74 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a ,federal low-income wastewater assistance program to award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement local wastewater access programs to assist low-income households in maintaining access to affordable wastewater services1 including municipal stormwater services4 7#b7 ,requirements for small community-serving wastewater facilities ,in order for a ,state to be eligible to receive a grant under this section for a small community-serving wastewater facility1 the ,state and the small community-serving wastewater facility shall enter into a memorandum of understanding1 under which the ,state shall-- 7,a7 submit to the ,administrator an application under paragraph 7#f7 for the small community-serving wastewater facility2 and 7,b7 on receipt of a grant under this section1 develop and implement a local wastewater access program for the small community-serving wastewater facility4 7#c7 ,limitations ,a grant awarded under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall not be used to replace funds for any existing similar local program to assist low-income households in maintaining access to affordable wastewater services1 including municipal stormwater services2 but 7,b7 may be used to supplement or enhance such a local program4 7#d7 ,term ,the term of a grant awarded under this subsection shall be one year4 7#e7 ,minimum local program requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall develop1 in consultation with relevant stakeholders1 the minimum requirements for a local wastewater access program4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the local wastewater access program requirements developed under subparagraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 direct financial assistance2 7ii7 a lifeline rate2 7iii7 bill discounting2 7iv7 special hardship provisions2 7v7 a percentage-of-income payment plan2 7vi7 water efficiency assistance1 including subsidizing the cost of the installation of water efficient fixtures or leak repair work that is carried out or contracted by a homeowner2 or 7vii7 any other form of assistance identified by the ,administrator4 7#f7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,administrator an application that demonstrates that-- 7i7 the proposed local wastewater access program meets the requirements developed under paragraph 7#e72 and 7ii7 the proposed local wastewater access program will treat households that live in owner-occupied homes and households that live in rental housing equitably4 7,b7 ,additional requirements ,in the case of an eligible entity described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 to receive a grant under this subsection1 the eligible entity shall include in an application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 information demonstrating that-- 7i7 the eligible entity has-- 7,i7 a long-term financial plan based on an analysis of the rates the applicable covered facility charges for services2 7,,ii7 an asset management plan2 7,,iii7 a capital improvement plan with a period of not less than #bj years2 7,,iv7 a fiscal management plan2 or 7,v7 another plan similar to the plans described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv72 7ii7 a grant awarded under this subsection would support the efforts of the eligible entity to generate the necessary funds to achieve or maintain compliance with this ,act while mitigating the cost to low-income households2 and 7iii7 the eligible entity has the capacity to create and implement an effective community outreach plan to inform low-income households of the local wastewater access program and assist with enrollment4 7#g7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall give priority to applications for local wastewater access programs with respect to which-- 7,a7 the applicable covered facility is subject to a consent decree relating to compliance with this ,act2 7,b7 the residential customers of the applicable covered facility have experienced rate or fee increases for drinking water services or wastewater services 7including stormwater services7 of #cj percent or more during the #c-year period ending on the date of enactment of this section2 7,c7 the eligible entity develops an equivalent program1 as determined by the ,administrator1 that is administered separately by the eligible entity2 7,d7 matching funds will be provided in an amount equal to or greater than the amount of the grant2 or 7,e7 the eligible entity is described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b74 7#h7 ,reporting requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,administrator1 in a manner determined by the ,administrator1 information regarding the applicable local wastewater access program1 including-- 7i7 key features1 including-- 7,i7 rate structures1 rebates1 discounts1 and related initiatives that assist low-income households2 7,,ii7 billing methods that average rates over the course of a year1 known as budget billing2 and 7,,iii7 bill timing2 7ii7 sources of funding2 7iii7 eligibility criteria2 7iv7 participation rates by households2 7v7 the average amount of assistance provided to low-income households that participate in the program2 7vi7 program costs2 7vii7 the demonstrable impacts of the program on arrearage and service disconnection for low-income households that participate in the program1 based on data from before and after the implementation of the program1 to the maximum extent practicable2 and 7viii7 other relevant information required by the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall annually publish a report that compiles and summarizes the information submitted under subparagraph 7,a74 7#i7 ,assistance exempt from taxation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 assistance provided to a low-income household under a local wastewater access program shall not be includible in the gross income of the recipient of such assistance for purposes of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,administrator shall provide technical assistance to each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to ensure-- 7#a7 full implementation of the applicable local wastewater access program2 and 7#b7 maximum enrollment of low-income households in the applicable local wastewater access program1 including through-- 7,a7 community outreach campaigns2 or 7,b7 coordination with local health departments to determine the eligibility of households for assistance4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date on which grant funds are first disbursed to an eligible entity under this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the ,federal program established under this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated carry out this section #d1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 4 #accjd4 ,needs assessment for nationwide rural and urban low-income community water assistance program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,household ,the term household means any individual or group of individuals who are living together as #a economic unit4 7#c7 ,low-income household ,the term low-income household means a household-- 7,a7 in which #a or more individuals are receiving-- 7i7 assistance under a ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 7ii7 supplemental security income payments under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq472 7iii7 supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7iv7 payments under-- 7,i7 section #acae1 #aeba1 #aeda1 or of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,,ii7 section #cjf of the ,veterans' and ,survivors' ,pension ,improvement ,act of #aigh 7#ch ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba note2 ,public ,law #ie-ehh72 7v7 assistance under the ,low ,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,program 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfba72 or 7vi7 assistance under the ,women ,infants and ,children program 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf72 or 7,b7 that has an income that as determined by the ,state in which the household is located that is receiving a grant under paragraph 7#g77;b71 or an eligible wastewater or stormwater system receiving a grant under paragraph 7#g77;b71 does not exceed the greater of-- 7i7 an amount equal to #bjj per-cent of the poverty level2 and 7ii7 an amount equal to #hj percent of the area median income4 7#d7 ,poverty level ,the term poverty level means1 with respect to a household in a ,state1 the income described in the poverty guidelines issued by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services pursuant to section #fgc of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb71 as applicable to the household4 7#e7 ,area median income ,the term area median income means the unadjusted median income levels by geographic area as determined annually by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7b7 ,study2 report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall conduct1 and submit to ,congress a report describing the results of1 a study regarding the prevalence throughout the ,united ,states of low-income households that do not have access to-- 7,a7 affordable and functional centralized or onsite wastewater services that protect the health of individuals in the households2 7,b7 affordable municipal stormwater services2 or 7,c7 affordable public drinking water services to meet household needs4 7#b7 ,data collection ,the ,administrator shall collect regularly from community water systems1 treatment works for municipal waste1 municipal separate storm sewer systems1 and such other sources as may be appropriate1 for use in the reports under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 data1 provided by zip code1 concerning arrearages1 service disconnections1 and other debt collection activities for low-income households1 including1 at minimum1 number of disconnections for nonpayment1 length of disconnections1 amount of debt at time of disconnection1 number of households and amount of debt subject to sale or enforcement of property liens1 number of households enrolled in an assistance program1 number of eligible households1 benefit levels1 and amount of debt reduction for enrolled households1 and number of enrolled households reconnected to water service2 7,b7 revenue collection information from each community water system1 treatment works for municipal waste1 and municipal separate storm sewer systems1 including1 at minimum1 rate design for residential customers1 billing frequency1 fees and charges included on the bill1 and projected rate increases over the next #e years2 7,c7 information regarding customer assistance programs1 including any rate structures1 rebates1 discounts1 billing methods that average rates over the course of a year1 known as budget billing1 and procedures that ensure that households receive notice and an opportunity to dispute charges before service is disconnected or interrupted due to nonpayment2 and 7,d7 other relevant information as determined by the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,inclusions ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 recommendations of the ,administrator regarding the best methods to increase access to the services described in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 a description of the cost of each method described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 a description of all consultation with relevant stakeholders carried out in developing the report2 and 7,d7 a description of the results of the study with respect to low-income households that live in rental housing and do not receive bills for such services1 but pay for the services indirectly through rent payments4 7#d7 ,agreements ,the ,administrator may enter into an agreement with another ,federal agency to carry out the study under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,funds to water1 wastewater1 and stormwater systems ,the ,administrator may provide reasonable1 one-time grants to owners and operators of community water systems1 treatment works for municipal waste1 and municipal separate storm sewer systems to modify their billing and data management systems in order to reliably and regularly generate the data required in this needs assessment4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aej1jjj1jjj to remain available until expended4 #accje4 ,natural hazard education and response grant program ,section #adcc of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;i-#b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,education and response grant program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish and implement a program under which the ,administrator may award grants to community water systems to carry out activities to educate and assist persons served by the community water system in adapting and responding to malevolent acts and natural hazards1 including sub-zero temperatures1 that disrupt the provision of safe drinking water or significantly affect the public health or the safety or supply of drinking water provided to communities and individuals4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall give priority to community water systems that will use funds to assist senior citizens and low-income homeowners in adapting and responding to malevolent acts and natural hazards1 including sub-zero temperatures1 that disrupt the provision of safe drinking water or significantly affect the public health or the safety or supply of drinking water provided to communities and individuals1 including by providing funds to cover the costs of repairing ruptured pipes4 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 4 ,,iv ,other matters #acdja4 ,small urban and rural water system consolidation report 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on issues relating to the potential for consolidation of distressed small water systems4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 information on-- 7i7 the amount of debt of covered small water systems2 7ii7 whether the budgets of covered small water systems are balanced2 7iii7 the degree to which covered small water systems defer infrastructure improvements2 7iv7 the degree to which covered small water systems are not in compliance with applicable ,federal and ,state water quality standards2 7v7 how rates charged by covered small water systems for service relate to the costs for maintenance of1 and improvements to1 such systems2 and 7vi7 how the management1 financial1 and technical capacity of covered small water systems affects the ability of such systems to provide service at affordable rates2 7,b7 an evaluation of-- 7i7 whether covered small water system infrastructure is failing1 resulting in a temporary or permanent loss of essential functions or services2 and 7ii7 how to prevent covered small water systems from becoming distressed small water systems2 7,c7 policy recommendations for how ,congress may support the consolidation of distressed small water systems or alternative compliance strategies2 and 7,d7 best practices and guidelines the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency may use to assist ,state and local governments with-- 7i7 facilitating the consolidation of distressed small water systems2 and 7ii7 including the public in the process of such consolidation4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,consolidation ,the term consolidation means1 with respect to a public water system1 any of the actions described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of section #adad7;h77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;h77#a774 7#b7 ,covered small water system ,the term covered small water system means a public water system that serves-- 7,a7 fewer than #ej1jjj individuals2 and 7,b7 a disadvantaged community or an environmental justice community4 7#c7 ,disadvantaged community ,the term disadvantaged community has the meaning given such term in section #adeb7;d77#c7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d77#c774 7#d7 ,distressed small water system ,the term distressed small water system means a covered small water system-- 7,a7 that is unable to carry out necessary maintenance of1 and improvements to1 such system in order to-- 7i7 comply with applicable ,federal and ,state water quality standards2 or 7ii7 provide reliable and affordable service to customers while complying with such water quality standards2 and 7,b7 with respect to which consolidation may be necessary to address the issues described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,environmental justice community ,the term environmental justice community has the meaning given such term in section #adeb7u77#aa7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act4 7#f7 ,public water system ,the term public water system has the meaning given such term in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f74 #acdjb4 ,study on contamination of ,coldwater ,creek1 ,missouri 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,administrator of the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry1 and other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall-- 7#a7 undertake a review of prior and ongoing efforts to remediate radiological contamination in the vicinity of ,coldwater ,creek in ,north ,st4 ,louis ,county1 ,missouri1 associated with historic radiological waste storage near the ,st4 ,louis ,airport2 7#b7 consult with ,state and local agencies1 and representatives of the ,coldwater ,creek community2 7#c7 take into consideration the ,public ,health ,assessment for the ,evaluation of ,community ,exposure ,related to ,coldwater ,creek1 dated ,april #cj1 #bjai1 and prepared by the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry2 and 7#d7 within #ahj days of the date of enactment of this section1 issue a report to ,congress on the status of efforts to reduce or eliminate the potential human health impacts from potential exposure to such contamination1 including any recommendations for further action4 7b7 ,installation of signage to prevent potential exposure risks ,in accordance with the recommendations of the ,public ,health ,assessment for the ,evaluation of ,community ,exposure ,related to ,coldwater ,creek1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,army1 shall install signage to inform residents and visitors of potential exposure risks in areas around ,coldwater ,creek where remediation efforts have not been undertaken or completed4 #acdjc4 ,report on affordability1 discrimination and civil rights violations1 and data collection 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general shall conduct a study on water and sewer services1 in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,affordability ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall study water affordability nationwide1 including-- 7,a7 rates for water and sewer services1 increases in such rates during the ten-year period preceding such study1 and water service disconnections and interruptions due to unpaid water service charges2 and 7,b7 the effectiveness of funding under section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 and under title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq47 for promoting affordable1 equitable1 transparent1 and reliable water and sewer service4 7#c7 ,discrimination and civil rights ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general1 in collaboration with the ,civil ,rights ,division of the ,department of ,justice1 shall study-- 7,a7 discriminatory practices of water and sewer service providers2 and 7,b7 violations by such service providers that receive ,federal assistance of civil rights under title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq47 with regard to equal access to water and sewer services4 7#d7 ,data collection ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall collect information1 assess the availability of information1 and evaluate the methodologies used to collect information1 related to-- 7,a7 people living without water or sewer services2 7,b7 water service disconnections or interruptions due to unpaid water service charges1 including disconnections experienced by households containing children1 elderly persons1 disabled persons1 or chronically ill persons1 or other vulnerable populations2 and 7,c7 disparate effects1 on the basis of race1 gender1 or socioeconomic status1 of water service disconnections or interruptions and the lack of public water and sewer service4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller shall submit to ,congress a report that contains-- 7#a7 the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations for water and sewer service providers1 ,federal agencies1 and ,states relating to such results4 #acdjd4 ,water infrastructure and workforce investment ,section #dcjd of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting ,tribal1 after ,state12 and 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 institutions of higher education1 apprentice programs1 high schools1 and other community based organizations1 and public works departments and agencies1 to align water and wastewater utility workforce recruitment efforts1 training programs1 retention efforts1 and community resources with water and wastewater utilities to-- 7i7 accelerate career pipelines2 7ii7 ensure the sustainability of the water and wastewater utility workforce2 and 7iii7 provide access to workforce opportunities1 including for diverse populations or populations that are underrepresented in the water and wastewater utility workforce4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and the ,secretary of ,labor after the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting 1 which may include--2 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7i7 expanding the use and availability of activities and resources that relate to the recruitment1 including promotion of diversity within that recruitment1 of individuals to careers in the water and wastewater utility sector2 7ii7 expanding the availability of training opportunities for-- 7,i7 individuals entering the water and wastewater utility sector2 and 7,,ii7 individuals seeking to advance careers within the water and wastewater utility sector2 and 7iii7 expanding the use and availability of activities and strategies1 including the development of innovative activities and strategies1 that relate to the maintenance and retention of a sustainable workforce in the water and wastewater utility sector2 and 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting public works departments or agencies1 after institutions of higher education12 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking 2 and and inserting 2 or2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 in the development of educational or recruitment materials and activities1 including those materials and activities that specifically promote diversity within recruitment1 for the water and wastewater utility workforce2 and 2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively1 and inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,priority ,in selecting grant recipients under paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall give priority to entities that focus on assisting low-income and very low-income individuals1 as well as those individuals with the most barriers to entry1 such as the recently incarcerated1 to enter into careers in the water and wastewater utility sector4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 or with high poverty levels1 after high unemployment2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d77ii71 by inserting or certification before programs2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj and inserting #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #acdje4 ,identification of high-risk locations 7a7 ,development of guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the deadline established in subsection 7b71 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall develop guidance to help public water systems identify high-risk locations for purposes of focusing efforts to-- 7,a7 test drinking water for the concentration of lead in such drinking water2 and 7,b7 replace lead service lines4 7#b7 ,use of data ,the guidance developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include information on how a public water system may use data from the ,american ,community ,survey conducted by the ,department of ,commerce and1 where available1 geospatial data to identify high-risk locations for the purposes described in subsection 7a74 7b7 ,availability of guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall-- 7#a7 publish the guidance developed under subsection 7a7 in the ,federal ,register2 and 7#b7 make such guidance available on a publicly accessible website4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the appropriate committee of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 includes the guidance developed under subsection 7a72 7#b7 describes the methodology used to develop such guidance2 and 7#c7 provides information about who was consulted in the development of such guidance4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,high-risk location ,the term high-risk location means an area-- 7,a7 that is likely to have lead service lines2 and 7,b7 in which an environmental justice community is located4 7#b7 ,lead service line ,the term lead service line has the meaning given such term in section #adei;,b7a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;b7a774 7#c7 ,public water system ,the term public water system has the meaning given such term in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f74 ,j ,outdoor ,recreation ,legacy ,partnership ,program #adaja4 ,outdoors for all 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible entity means-- 7i7 a ,state or territory of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 a political subdivision of a ,state or territory of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,i7 a city2 7,,ii7 a county2 and 7,,iii7 a special purpose district that manages open space1 including park districts2 and 7iii7 an ,indian ,tribe1 or ,alaska ,native or ,native ,hawaiian community or organization4 7,b7 ,political subdivisions and ,indian tribes ,a political subdivision of a ,state or territory of the ,united ,states or an ,indian ,tribe1 including ,alaska ,native or ,native ,hawaiian community organization1 shall be considered an eligible entity only if the political subdivision or ,indian ,tribe represents or otherwise serves a qualifying urban area4 7#b7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term ,indian tribe in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,low-income ,the term low-income community means any census block group in which #cj percent or more of the population are individuals with an annual household income equal to1 or less than1 the greater of-- 7,a7 an amount equal to #hj percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located1 as reported by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 and 7,b7 #bjj percent of the ,federal poverty line4 7#d7 ,outdoor recreation legacy partnership program ,the term ,outdoor ,recreation ,legacy ,partnership ,program means the program established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#e7 ,qualifying urban area ,the term qualifying urban area means an area identified by the ,census ,bureau as an area with a population of #cj1jjj or more in the most recent census4 7#f7 ,eligible nonprofit organization ,the term eligible nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and is exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such code4 7#g7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#h7 ,state ,the term ,state means any state of the ,united ,states or the ,district of ,columbia4 7b7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an ,outdoor ,recreation ,legacy ,partnership ,program under which the ,secretary may award grants to eligible entities for projects-- 7,a7 to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying urban areas2 and 7,b7 to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities in qualifying urban areas4 7#b7 ,matching requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a71 an eligible entity shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount equal to not less than #ajj percent of the amounts made available under the grant4 7,b7 ,sources ,the matching amounts referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 may include amounts made available from ,state1 local1 nongovernmental1 or private sources4 7,c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 in underserved or low-income communities if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 no reasonable means are available through which an applicant can meet the matching requirement2 and 7ii7 the probable benefit of such project outweighs the public interest in such matching requirement4 7,d7 ,administrative expenses ,not more than #aj percent of funds provided to an eligible entity may be used for administrative expenses4 7c7 ,considerations ,in awarding grants to eligible entities1 the ,secretary will consider the extent to which a project may-- 7#a7 provide recreation opportunity in underserved communities where access to parks is not adequate to meet local needs2 7#b7 provide opportunities for outdoor education and public land volunteerism2 7#c7 support innovative or cost-effective ways to enhance parks and recreation opportunities or delivery of services2 7#d7 support city park and recreation programming1 by means including cooperative agreements with community-based eligible nonprofit organizations2 and 7#e7 create native event sites or cultural gathering spaces4 7d7 ,eligible uses 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant recipient may use a grant awarded under this section-- 7,a7 to acquire land or water in a qualifying urban area that provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public2 and 7,b7 to develop or renovate outdoor recreational facilities in a qualifying urban area that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public4 7#b7 ,limitations on use ,a grant recipient may not use grant funds for-- 7,a7 incidental costs related to land acquisition1 including appraisal and titling2 7,b7 operation and maintenance activities2 7,c7 facilities that support semiprofessional or professional athletics2 7,d7 indoor facilities such as recreation centers or facilities that support primarily non-outdoor purposes2 or 7,e7 acquisition of land or interests in land that restrict access to specific persons4 7e7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that-- 7#a7 create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community2 7#b7 engage and empower underserved communities and youth2 7#c7 provide employment or job training opportunities for youth or underserved communities2 7#d7 establish or expand public-private partnerships1 with a focus on leveraging resources2 and 7#e7 take advantage of coordination among various levels of government4 7f7 ,national park service requirements ,in carrying out the ,outdoor ,recreation ,legacy ,partnership ,program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 conduct an initial screening and technical review of applications received2 7#b7 evaluate and score all qualifying applications2 and 7#c7 provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information and technical assistance to eligible entities and low-income communities about the opportunity to apply for funds under this section1 the application procedures by which eligible entities may apply for funds1 and eligible uses for funding4 7g7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,annual reports ,not later than #cj days after the last day of each report period1 each ,state lead agency that receives a grant under this section shall annually submit to the ,secretary performance and financial reports that-- 7,a7 summarize project activities conducted during the report period2 and 7,b7 provide the status of the project4 7#b7 ,final reports ,not later than #ij days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project1 each ,state lead agency that receives a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary a final report containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,k ,wildlife ,corridors ,conservation ,act of #bjba #aejja4 ,short title2 table of contents ,this division may be cited as the ,wildlife ,corridors ,conservation ,act of #bjba4 #aejjb4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,f7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 ,connectivity ,the term connectivity means the degree to which the landscape or seascape facilitates native species movement4 7#c7 ,corridor ,the term corridor means a feature of the landscape or seascape that-- 7,a7 provides habitat or ecological connectivity2 and 7,b7 allows for native species movement or dispersal4 7#d7 ,database ,the term ,database means the ,national ,wildlife ,corridors ,database established under section #aacjh7;a74 7#e7 ,federal land or water ,the term ,federal land or water means any land or water1 or interest in land or water1 owned by the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,fund ,the term ,fund means the ,wildlife ,corridors ,stewardship ,fund established by section #aadja7;a74 7#g7 ,habitat ,the term habitat means land1 water1 and substrate occupied at any time during the life cycle of a native species that is necessary1 with respect to the native species1 for spawning1 breeding1 feeding1 growth to maturity1 or migration4 7#h7 ,indian land ,the term ,indian land means land of an ,indian ,tribe1 or an ,indian individual1 that is-- 7,a7 held in trust by the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term ,indian tribe in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#aj7 ,national coordination committee ,the term ,national ,coordination ,committee means the ,national ,coordination ,committee established under section #aacjf7;a74 7#aa7 ,national wildlife corridor ,the term ,national ,wildlife ,corridor means any ,federal land or water designated as a ,national ,wildlife ,corridor under section #aabja7;a74 7#ab7 ,national wildlife corridor system ,the term ,national ,wildlife ,corridor ,system means the system of ,national ,wildlife ,corridors established by section #aabja7;a74 7#ac7 ,native species ,the term native species means-- 7,a7 a fish1 wildlife1 or plant species that is or was historically present in a particular ecosystem as a result of natural migratory or evolutionary processes1 including subspecies and plant varieties2 or 7,b7 a migratory bird species that is native to the ,united ,states or its territories 7as defined in section #b7;b7 of the ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjc7;b7774 7#ad7 ,regional ocean partnership ,the term regional ocean partnership means a regional organization of coastal or ,great ,lakes ,states1 territories1 or possessions voluntarily convened by ,governors to address cross-jurisdictional ocean matters1 or the functional equivalent of such a regional ocean organization designated by the ,governor or ,governors of a ,state or ,states4 7#ae7 ,regional wildlife movement council ,the term regional wildlife movement council means a regional wildlife movement council established under section #aacjg7;a74 7#af7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 concerning land contained within the ,national ,forest ,system2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,commerce2 7,c7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,d7 the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#ag7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#ah7 ,tribal wildlife corridor ,the term ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor means a corridor established by the ,secretary under section #aacjc7;a77#a77;,c74 7#ai7 ,united states ,the term ,united ,states1 when used in a geographical sense1 means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7,d7 ,guam2 7,e7 ,american ,samoa2 7,f7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 7,g7 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia2 7,h7 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands2 7,i7 the ,republic of ,palau2 7,j7 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 and 7,k7 the territorial sea 7within the meaning of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq477 and the exclusive economic zone 7as defined in section #c of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjb77 within the jurisdiction or sovereignty of the ,federal ,government4 7#bj7 ,wildlife movement ,the term wildlife movement means the passage of individual members or populations of a fish1 wildlife1 or plant species across a landscape or seascape4 ,i ,,national ,,wildlife ,,corridor ,,system ,,on ,,federal ,,land ,,and ,,water #aeaja4 ,national wildlife corridors 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a system of corridors on ,federal land and water1 to be known as the ,national ,wildlife ,corridor ,system1 which shall consist of ,national ,wildlife ,corridors designated as part of the ,national ,wildlife ,corridor ,system by-- 7#a7 statute2 7#b7 rulemaking under section #aabjb2 or 7#c7 a land management plan developed or revised under section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab74 7b7 ,strategy ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a strategy for the effective development of the ,national ,wildlife ,corridor ,system-- 7#a7 to support the fulfillment of the purposes described in section #aabjb7;b72 7#b7 to ensure coordination and consistency across ,federal agencies in the development1 implementation1 and management of ,national ,wildlife ,corridors2 and 7#c7 to develop a timeline for the implementation of ,national ,wildlife ,corridors4 #aeajb4 ,administrative designation of national wildlife corridors 7a7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,national wildlife corridors ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretaries1 pursuant to the land1 water1 and resource management planning and conservation authorities of the ,secretaries1 shall establish a process1 by regulation1 for the designation and management of ,national ,wildlife ,corridors on ,federal land or water under the respective jurisdictions of the ,secretaries4 ,where a ,national ,wildlife ,corridor crosses federal land or water under the jurisdiction of several secretaries1 then the ,secretary must obtain concurrence from the applicable ,secretaries before a ,national ,wildlife ,corridor may be designated4 7#b7 ,federal land and water management ,the ,secretaries shall consider the designation of ,national ,wildlife ,corridors in any process relating to the issuance1 revision1 or modification of a management plan for land or water under the respective jurisdiction of the ,secretaries insofar as a corridor is consistent with the purpose of the plan4 7b7 ,criteria for designation ,the regulations promulgated by the ,secretary under subsection 7a77#a7 shall ensure that1 in designating a ,national ,wildlife ,corridor1 the ,secretaries-- 7#a7 base the designation of the ,national ,wildlife ,corridor on-- 7,a7 coordination with existing-- 7i7 ,national ,wildlife ,corridors2 7ii7 corridors established by ,states2 and 7iii7 ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridors2 and 7,b7 the best available science of-- 7i7 existing native species habitat2 and 7ii7 likely future native species habitats2 7#b7 determine that the ,national ,wildlife ,corridor supports the connectivity1 persistence1 resilience1 and adaptability of the native species for which it has been designated by providing for-- 7,a7 dispersal and genetic exchange between populations2 7,b7 range shifting1 range expansion1 or range restoration1 such as in response to climate change2 7,c7 seasonal movement or migration2 or 7,d7 succession1 movement1 or recolonization following-- 7i7 a disturbance1 such as fire1 flood1 drought1 or infestation2 or 7ii7 population decline or previous extirpation2 7#c7 consult the ,database2 and 7#d7 consider recommendations from the ,national ,coordination ,committee under section #aacjf7;e77#b77;,c74 7c7 ,designation of federal land or water requiring restoration or connection of habitat ,the ,secretaries may designate as a ,national ,wildlife ,corridor land or water that-- 7#a7 is necessary for the natural movements of one or more native species2 7#b7 requires restoration1 including-- 7,a7 land or water that is degraded2 and 7,b7 land or water from which a species is currently absent-- 7i7 but may be colonized or recolonized by the species naturally2 or 7ii7 to which the species may be reintroduced or restored based on habitat changes2 and 7#c7 is fragmented or consists of only a portion of the habitat required for the connectivity needs of one or more native species4 7d7 ,nomination for designation 7#a7 ,in general ,in establishing the process for designation under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall include procedures under which-- 7,a7 any ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government1 or a nongovernmental organization engaged in the conservation of native species and the improvement of the habitats of native species1 may submit to the ,secretaries a nomination to designate as a ,national ,wildlife ,corridor an area under the respective jurisdiction of the ,secretaries2 and 7,b7 the ,secretaries shall consider and1 not later than #a year after the date on which the nomination was submitted under subparagraph 7,a71 respond to any nomination submitted under that subparagraph4 7#b7 ,supporting documentation ,a nomination for designation under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall include supporting documentation1 including-- 7,a7 the native species for which the ,national ,wildlife ,corridor would be designated2 7,b7 summaries and references of1 with respect to the designation of a ,national ,wildlife ,corridor-- 7i7 the best science available at the time of the submission of the nomination for designation documenting why the corridor is needed2 and 7ii7 the most current scientific reports available at the time of the submission of the nomination for designation2 7,c7 information with respect to how the nomination was coordinated with potential partners2 7,d7 a description of supporting stakeholders1 such as ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 local governments1 scientific organizations1 nongovernmental organizations1 and affected voluntary private landowners2 and 7,e7 any additional information the ,secretaries1 in consultation with the ,national ,coordination ,committee1 determine is relevant to the nomination4 #aeajc4 ,management of national wildlife corridors 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall1 consistent with other applicable ,federal land and water management requirements1 laws1 and regulations1 manage each ,national ,wildlife ,corridor under the respective administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretaries in a manner that contributes to the long-term connectivity1 persistence1 resilience1 and adaptability of native species for which the ,national ,wildlife ,corridor is identified1 including through-- 7#a7 the maintenance and improvement of habitat connectivity within the ,national ,wildlife ,corridor2 7#b7 the implementation of strategies and activities that enhance the ability of native species to respond to climate change and other environmental factors2 7#c7 the maintenance or restoration of the integrity and functionality of the ,national ,wildlife ,corridor2 7#d7 the mitigation or removal of human infrastructure that obstructs the natural movement of native species2 and 7#e7 the use of existing conservation programs1 including ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridors1 under the respective jurisdiction of the ,secretaries to contribute to the connectivity1 persistence1 resilience1 and adaptability of native species4 7b7 ,national wildlife corridors spanning multiple jurisdictions ,in the case of a ,national ,wildlife ,corridor that spans the administrative jurisdiction of two or more of the ,secretaries1 the relevant ,secretaries shall coordinate management of the ,national ,wildlife ,corridor in accordance with section #aacja7;b7 to advance the purposes described in section #aabja7;b74 7c7 ,road mitigation ,in the case of a ,national ,wildlife ,corridor that intersects1 adjoins1 or crosses a new or existing ,state1 ,tribal1 or local road or highway1 the relevant ,secretaries shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,transportation and ,state1 ,tribal1 and local transportation agencies1 as appropriate1 to identify and implement voluntary environmental mitigation measures-- 7#a7 to improve public safety and reduce vehicle caused native species mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity2 and 7#b7 to mitigate damage to the natural movements of native species through strategies such as-- 7,a7 the construction1 maintenance1 or replacement of native species underpasses1 overpasses1 and culverts2 and 7,b7 the maintenance1 replacement1 or removal of dams1 bridges1 culverts1 and other hydrological obstructions4 7d7 ,compatible uses ,a use of ,federal land or water that was authorized before the date on which the ,federal land or water is designated as a ,national ,wildlife ,corridor may continue if the applicable ,secretaries determine that the use is compatible with the wildlife movements of the species for which the ,national ,wildlife ,corridor was designated1 consistent with applicable ,federal laws and regulations4 ,,ii ,,wildlife ,,corridors ,,conservation #aebja4 ,collaboration and coordination 7a7 ,collaboration ,the ,secretaries may partner with and provide funds to ,states1 local governments1 ,indian ,tribes1 the ,national ,coordination ,committee1 voluntary private landowners1 and the regional wildlife movement councils to support the purposes described in section #aabja7;b74 7b7 ,coordination ,to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with applicable law1 the ,secretary or ,secretaries1 as applicable1 shall develop the strategy under section #aabja7;b71 designate ,national ,wildlife ,corridors under section #aabjb1 and manage ,national ,wildlife ,corridors under section #aabjc-- 7#a7 in consultation and coordination with-- 7,a7 other relevant ,federal agencies2 7,b7 ,states1 including-- 7i7 ,state fish and wildlife agencies2 and 7ii7 other ,state agencies responsible for managing the natural resources and wildlife2 7,c7 ,indian ,tribes2 7,d7 units of local government2 7,e7 other interested stakeholders identified by the ,secretary1 including applicable voluntary private landowners2 7,f7 landscape- and seascape-scale partnerships1 including-- 7i7 the ,national ,fish ,habitat ,partnership2 7ii7 the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service2 7iii7 regional fishery management councils established under section #cjb7;a7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aheb7;a772 7iv7 relevant regional ocean partnerships2 7v7 the ,climate ,science ,centers of the ,department of the ,interior2 and 7vi7 the ,landscape ,conservation ,cooperative ,network2 7,g7 the ,national ,coordination ,committee2 and 7,h7 the regional wildlife movement councils4 #aebjb4 ,effect 7a7 ,relationship to other conservation laws ,nothing in this title amends or otherwise affects any other law 7including regulations7 relating to the conservation of native species4 7b7 ,jurisdiction of states and indian tribes ,nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title affects the jurisdiction of a ,state or an ,indian ,tribe with respect to fish and wildlife management1 including the regulation of hunting1 fishing1 and trapping1 in a ,national ,wildlife ,corridor or a ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor4 #aebjc4 ,tribal wildlife corridors 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,nominations ,an ,indian ,tribe may nominate a corridor within ,indian land of the ,indian ,tribe as a ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor by submitting to the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary71 an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,determination ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary receives an application under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall determine whether the nominated ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor described in the application meets the criteria established under paragraph 7#b74 7,c7 ,publication ,on approval of an application under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register a notice of the establishment of the ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor1 which shall include a map and legal description of the land designated as a ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor4 7#b7 ,criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish criteria for determining whether a corridor nominated by an ,indian ,tribe under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 qualifies as a ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the criteria established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7i7 ,the restoration of historical habitat for the purposes of facilitating connectivity4 7ii7 ,the management of land for the purposes of facilitating connectivity4 7iii7 ,the management of land to prevent the imposition of barriers that may hinder current or future connectivity4 7#c7 ,removal 7,a7 ,in general ,an ,indian ,tribe may elect to remove the designation of a ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor on the ,indian land of the ,indian ,tribe by notifying the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,effect of removal ,an ,indian ,tribe that elects to remove a designation under subparagraph 7,a7 may not receive assistance under subsection 7c7 or 7d77#a7 or section #aacje4 7b7 ,coordination of land use plans ,section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,indian tribes by and inserting the following3 ,indian tribes-- 7#a7 by 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 for the purposes of determining whether the land use plans for land in the ,national ,forest ,system would provide additional connectivity to benefit the purposes of a ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor established under section #aacjc7;a77#a7 of the ,wildlife ,corridors ,conservation ,act of #bjba4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,tribal wildlife corridors ,on the establishment of a ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor under section #aacjc7;a77#a7 of the ,wildlife ,corridors ,conservation ,act of #bjba1 the ,secretary shall conduct a meaningful consultation with the ,indian tribe that administers the ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor to determine whether1 through the revision of one or more existing land use plans1 the ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor can-- 7#a7 be expanded into public lands2 or 7#b7 otherwise benefit connectivity 7as defined in section #aaajb of that ,act7 between public lands and the ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor4 4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide to ,indian ,tribes technical assistance relating to the establishment1 management1 and expansion of a ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor1 including assistance with accessing wildlife data and working with voluntary private landowners to access ,federal and ,state programs to improve wildlife habitat and connectivity on non-,federal land4 7d7 ,availability of assistance ,an ,indian ,tribe that has a ,tribal ,wildlife ,corridor established on the ,indian land of the ,indian ,tribe shall be eligible for a grant under the wildlife movements grant program under section #aacje1 subject to other applicable requirements of that grant program4 7e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section authorizes or affects the use of private property or ,indian land4 #aebjd4 ,protection of indian tribes 7a7 ,federal trust responsibility ,nothing in this title amends1 alters1 or waives the ,federal trust responsibility to ,indian ,tribes4 7b7 ,freedom of information act 7#a7 ,exemption ,information described in paragraph 7#b7 shall not be subject to disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act71 if the head of the agency that receives the information1 in consultation with the ,secretary and the affected ,indian ,tribe1 determines that disclosure may-- 7,a7 cause a significant invasion of privacy2 7,b7 risk harm to human remains or resources1 cultural items1 uses1 or activities2 or 7,c7 impede the use of a traditional religious site by practitioners4 7#b7 ,information described ,information referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is information received by a ,federal agency-- 7,a7 pursuant to this title relating to-- 7i7 the location1 character1 or ownership of human remains of a person of ,indian ancestry2 or 7ii7 resources1 cultural items1 uses1 or activities identified by an ,indian ,tribe as traditional or cultural because of the long-established significance or ceremonial nature to the ,indian ,tribe2 or 7,b7 pursuant to the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq474 #aebje4 ,wildlife movements grant program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a wildlife movements grant program 7referred to in this section as the grant program7 to encourage wildlife movement in accordance with this subsection4 7b7 ,grants ,beginning not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 based on recommendations from the ,national ,coordination ,committee under section #aacjf7;e77#b77;,c71 shall make grants to one or more projects that-- 7#a7 are a regional priority project identified by a regional wildlife movement council2 7#b7 satisfy the purposes described in section #aabja7;b72 and 7#c7 increase connectivity for native species4 7c7 ,eligible recipients ,a person that is eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is-- 7#a7 a voluntary private landowner or group of landowners2 7#b7 a ,state fish and wildlife agency or other ,state agency responsible for managing natural resources and wildlife2 7#c7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7#d7 a unit of local government2 7#e7 an agricultural cooperative2 7#f7 water1 irrigation1 or rural water districts or associations1 or other organizations with water delivery authority 7including acequias and land grant communities in the ,state of ,new ,mexico72 7#g7 institutions of higher education2 7#h7 an entity approved for a grant by a regional wildlife movement council2 and 7#i7 any group of entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h74 7d7 ,requirements ,in administering the grant program1 the ,secretary shall use the criteria1 guidelines1 contracts1 reporting requirements1 and evaluation metrics developed by the ,national ,coordination ,committee under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #aacjf7;e77#b74 #aebjf4 ,national coordination committee 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a committee1 to be known as the ,national ,coordination ,committee4 7b7 ,administrative support ,the ,secretary shall provide administrative support for the ,national ,coordination ,committee4 7c7 ,membership ,the ,national ,coordination ,committee shall be composed of-- 7#a7 the ,secretary 7or a designee72 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,transportation 7or a designee72 7#c7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7or a designee72 7#d7 the ,secretary of ,commerce 7or a designee72 7#e7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs 7or a designee72 7#f7 the ,executive ,director of the ,association of ,fish and ,wildlife ,agencies 7or a designee72 7#g7 two representatives of intertribal organizations1 to be appointed by the ,secretary2 7#h7 the chairperson of each regional wildlife movement council 7or a designee72 and 7#i7 not more than three representatives of nongovernmental1 science1 or academic organizations with expertise in wildlife conservation and habitat connectivity1 to be appointed by the ,secretary in a manner that ensures that the membership of the ,national ,coordination ,committee is fair and balanced4 7d7 ,chairperson ,the ,national ,coordination ,committee shall select a ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson from among the members of the ,national ,coordination ,committee4 7e7 ,duties ,the ,national ,coordination ,committee-- 7#a7 shall establish standards for regional wildlife movement plans to allow for better cross-regional collaboration2 and 7#b7 shall1 with respect to the wildlife movements grant program under section #aacje-- 7,a7 establish criteria and develop guidelines for the solicitation of applications for grants by regional wildlife movement councils2 7,b7 develop standardized contracts1 reporting requirements1 and evaluation metrics for grant recipients2 and 7,c7 make recommendations annually to the ,secretary for the selection of grant recipients on the basis of the ranked lists of regional priority projects received from the regional wildlife movement councils under section #aacjg7;c77#d7 that are consistent with the purposes described in section #aabja7;b74 7f7 ,applicability of faca ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall apply to the ,national ,coordination ,committee4 #aebjg4 ,regional wildlife movement councils 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish not less than #d regional wildlife movement councils with separate geographic jurisdictions that encompass the entire ,united ,states4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,each regional wildlife movement council shall be composed of-- 7,a7 the director of each ,state fish and wildlife agency within the jurisdiction of the regional wildlife movement council 7or a designee72 7,b7 balanced representation from ,tribal governments within the jurisdiction of the regional wildlife movement council2 7,c7 to serve as a ,federal agency liaison and nonvoting1 ex officio member-- 7i7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service 7or a designee72 or 7ii7 the director of any applicable regional office of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service 7or a designee72 7,d7 not more than three representatives of nongovernmental1 science1 or academic organizations with expertise in native species conservation and the habitat connectivity needs of the region covered by the regional wildlife movement council2 and 7,e7 not more than three voluntary representatives of private landowners with property in the applicable region1 not less than one of whom shall be a farmer or rancher4 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,membership ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the membership of each regional wildlife movement council is fair and balanced in terms of expertise and perspectives represented4 7,b7 ,expertise ,each regional wildlife movement council shall include experts in ecological connectivity1 native species ecology1 and ecological adaptation4 7#c7 ,chairperson ,each regional wildlife movement council shall select a ,chairperson from among the members of the regional wildlife movement council4 7c7 ,duties ,each regional wildlife movement council shall-- 7#a7 not later than #b years after the date of establishment of the regional wildlife movement council and in accordance with any standards established by the ,national ,coordination ,committee1 prepare and submit to the ,secretary and the ,national ,coordination ,committee a regional wildlife movement plan that maintains natural wildlife movement by identifying research priorities and data needs for the ,database that is revised1 amended1 or updated not less frequently than once every #e years2 7#b7 provide for public engagement1 including engagement of ,indian ,tribes1 at appropriate times and in appropriate locations in the region covered by the regional wildlife movement council1 to allow all interested persons an opportunity to be heard in the development and implementation of a regional wildlife movement plan under paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 solicit applications for wildlife movement grants under section #aacje in accordance with the criteria and guidelines established by the ,national ,coordination ,council under section #aacjf7;e77#b77;,a72 7#d7 in accordance with the criteria and guidelines established under section #aacjf7;e77#b77;,a71 submit to the ,national ,coordination ,committee an annual list of regional priority projects1 in ranked order1 for wildlife movements grants under section #aacje to maintain wildlife movements in the area under the jurisdiction of the regional wildlife movement council2 and 7#e7 submit to the ,secretary and the ,national ,coordination ,committee1 and make publicly available1 an annual report describing the activities of the regional wildlife movement council4 7d7 ,coordination ,if applicable1 to increase habitat connectivity between designated ,federal land and water and non-,federal land and water1 a regional wildlife movement council shall coordinate with-- 7#a7 ,federal agencies2 7#b7 ,indian ,tribes2 7#c7 regional fishery management councils established under section #cjb7;a7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aheb7;a772 7#d7 migratory bird joint ventures partnerships recognized by the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service with respect to migratory bird species2 7#e7 ,state fish and wildlife agencies2 7#f7 regional associations of fish and wildlife agencies2 7#g7 nongovernmental organizations2 7#h7 applicable voluntary private landowners2 7#i7 the ,national ,coordination ,committee2 7#aj7 fish habitat partnerships2 7#aa7 other regional wildlife movement councils with respect to crossregional projects2 7#ab7 international wildlife management entities with respect to transboundary species in accordance with trade policies of the ,united ,states2 and 7#ac7 ,federal and ,state transportation agencies4 7e7 ,applicability of faca ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall apply to the regional wildlife movement councils4 #aebjh4 ,national wildlife corridors database 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey 7referred to in this section as the ,director71 in consultation with the ,national ,coordination ,committee and the regional wildlife movement councils1 shall establish a database1 to be known as the ,national ,wildlife ,corridors ,database4 7b7 ,contents 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,database shall-- 7,a7 include maps1 data1 models1 surveys1 and descriptions of native species habitats1 wildlife movements1 and corridors that have been developed by ,federal agencies that pertain to ,federal land and water2 7,b7 include maps1 models1 analyses1 and descriptions of projected shifts in habitats1 wildlife movements1 and corridors of native species in response to climate change or other environmental factors2 7,c7 reflect the best scientific data and information available2 and 7,d7 in accordance with the requirements of the ,geospatial ,data ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed71 have the data1 models1 and analyses included in the ,database available at scales useful to ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 and ,federal agency decisionmakers and the public4 7c7 ,requirements ,subject to subsection 7d71 the ,director1 in collaboration with the ,national ,coordination ,committee1 the regional wildlife movement councils1 and the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall-- 7#a7 design the ,database to support ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 voluntary private landowner1 and ,federal agency decisionmakers and the public with data that will allow those entities-- 7,a7 to prioritize and target natural resource adaptation strategies and enhance existing ,state and ,tribal corridor protections2 7,b7 to assess the impacts of proposed energy1 water1 transportation1 and transmission projects1 and other development activities1 and to avoid1 minimize1 and mitigate the impacts of those projects and activities on ,national ,wildlife ,corridors2 7,c7 to assess the impact of new and existing development on native species habitats and ,national ,wildlife ,corridors2 and 7,d7 to develop strategies that promote habitat connectivity to allow native species to move-- 7i7 to meet biological and ecological needs2 7ii7 to adjust to shifts in habitat2 and 7iii7 to adapt to climate change2 7#b7 establish a coordination process among ,federal agencies to update maps and other information with respect to landscapes1 seascapes1 native species habitats and ranges1 habitat connectivity1 ,national ,wildlife ,corridors1 and wildlife movement changes as information based on new scientific data becomes available2 and 7#c7 not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once every #e years thereafter1 develop1 submit a report to the ,secretary and the appropriate committees of ,congress1 and make publicly available a report1 that1 with respect to the ,database-- 7,a7 outlines the categories for data that may be included in the ,database2 7,b7 outlines the data protocols and standards for each category of data in the ,database2 7,c7 identifies gaps in native species habitat and ,national ,wildlife ,corridor information2 7,d7 prioritizes research and future data collection activities for use in updating the ,database2 and 7,e7 evaluates and quantifies the efficacy of the ,database to meet the needs of the entities described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,proprietary interests and protected information ,in developing the ,database1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 as applicable1 protect proprietary interests with respect to any licensed information1 licensed data1 and other items contained in the ,database2 and 7#b7 protect information in the ,database with respect to the habitats and ranges of specific native species to prevent poaching1 illegal taking and trapping1 and other related threats to native species4 ,,iii ,,funding #aecja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,national wildlife corridor system ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out title ,i for fiscal year #bjbj and each fiscal year thereafter-- 7#a7 to the ,secretary1 #g1ejj1jjj2 7#b7 to the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 #c1jjj1jjj2 7#c7 to the ,secretary of ,commerce1 #c1jjj1jjj2 and 7#d7 to the ,secretary of ,transportation1 #c1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,tribal wildlife corridors ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out title ,,ii #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj and each fiscal year thereafter4 7c7 ,wildlife movements grant program and regional wildlife movement councils 7#a7 ,wildlife movement grant program 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out the wildlife movements grant program under section #aacje #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb and each fiscal year thereafter4 7,b7 ,requirements ,amounts appropriated under subparagraph 7,a7 may be used to complement or match other ,federal or non-,federal funding received by the projects funded by those grants4 7,c7 ,administrative support ,not more than #e percent of amounts appropriated under subparagraph 7,a7 may be used for administrative support4 7#b7 ,regional wildlife movement councils 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to provide support for the regional wildlife movement councils to carry out section #aacjg #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj and each fiscal year thereafter4 7,b7 ,equal division ,amounts appropriated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be proportionally divided between each regional wildlife movement council4 7d7 ,national wildlife corridors database ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out section #aacjh-- 7#a7 #c1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#b7 #a1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba and each fiscal year thereafter4 ,l ,community ,resilience and ,restoration ,fund #afaja4 ,definitions ,for purposes of this division3 7#a7 ,eligible ,entity ,the term eligible entity means a ,federal agency1 ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 a territory of the ,united ,states1 a unit of local government1 an ,indian ,tribe1 a non-profit organization1 or an accredited institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,eligible ,projects and ,activities ,the term eligible projects and activities means projects and activities carried out by an eligible entity on public lands1 tribal lands1 or private land1 or any combination thereof1 to further the purposes for which the ,fund is established1 including planning and capacity building and projects and activities carried out in coordination with ,federal1 ,state1 or tribal departments or agencies1 or any department or agency of a subdivision of a ,state4 7#c7 ,foundation ,the term ,foundation means the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation established under the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq474 7#d7 ,fund ,the term ,fund means the ,community ,resilience and ,restoration ,fund established under this ,act4 7#e7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe means the governing body of any individually identified and federally recognized ,indian or ,alaska ,native ,tribe1 band1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 affiliated ,tribal group1 or component reservation in the list published pursuant to section #ajd7;a7 of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca7;a774 7#f7 ,restoration and resilience lands ,the term restoration and resilience lands means fish1 wildlife1 and plant habitats1 and other important natural areas in the ,united ,states1 on public lands1 private land 7after obtaining proper consent from the landowner71 or land of ,indian ,tribes1 including3 grasslands1 shrublands1 prairies1 chapparal lands1 forest lands1 deserts1 and riparian or wetland areas within or adjacent to these ecosystems4 7#g7 ,public ,lands ,the term public lands means lands owned or controlled by the ,united ,states or any of its agencies1 with the cooperation of the agency having jurisdiction thereof4 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#i7 ,state ,the term ,state means a ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 any ,indian tribe1 and any commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states4 #afajb4 ,establishment of ,fund ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this division1 the ,secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,foundation to establish the ,fund at the ,foundation to-- 7#a7 to protect1 conserve1 and restore restoration and resilience lands1 in order to help communities respond and adapt to natural threats1 including those posed by the impacts of global climate change4 7#b7 to build the resilience of restoration and resilience lands to adapt to1 recover from1 and withstand natural threats1 including those posed by the impacts of global climate change2 7#c7 to protect and enhance the biodiversity of wildlife populations across restoration and resilience lands2 7#d7 to support the health of restoration and resilience lands for the benefit of present and future generations2 7#e7 to foster innovative1 nature-based solutions that help meet the goals of this section2 and 7#f7 to enhance the nation's natural carbon sequestration capabilities and help communities strengthen natural carbon sequestration capacity where applicable4 #afajc4 ,management of the ,fund ,the ,foundation shall manage the ,fund-- 7#a7 pursuant to the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq472 and 7#b7 in such a manner that1 to the greatest extent practicable and consistent with the purposes for which the ,fund is established-- 7,a7 ensures that amounts made available through the ,fund are accessible to historically underserved communities1 including ,tribal communities1 communities of color1 and rural communities2 and 7,b7 avoids project selection and funding overlap with those projects and activities that could otherwise receive funding under-- 7i7 the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,fund1 established under the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #geja72 or 7ii7 other coastal management focused programs4 #afajd4 ,competitive grants 7a7 ,in general ,to the extent amounts are available in the ,fund1 the ,foundation shall award grants to eligible entities through a competitive grant process in accordance with procedures established pursuant to the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq47 to carry out eligible projects and activities1 including planning eligible projects and activities4 7b7 ,proposals ,the ,foundation1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 shall establish requirements for proposals for competitive grants under this section4 #afaje4 ,use of ,amounts in the ,fund 7a7 ,planning ,not less than #h percent of amounts appropriated annually to the ,fund may be used to plan eligible projects and activities1 including capacity building4 7b7 ,administrative costs ,not more than #d percent of amounts appropriated annually to the ,fund may be used by the ,foundation for administrative expenses of the ,fund or administration of competitive grants offered under the ,fund4 7c7 ,priority ,not less than #aj1jjj1jjj shall be awarded annually to support eligible projects and activities for ,indian ,tribes4 #afajf4 ,reports 7a7 ,annual ,reports ,beginning at the end the first full fiscal year after the date of enactment of this division1 and not later than #fj days after the end of each fiscal year in which amounts are deposited into the ,fund1 the ,foundation shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the operation of the ,fund including-- 7#a7 an accounting of expenditures made under the ,fund1 including leverage and match where applicable2 7#b7 an accounting of any grants made under the ,fund1 including a list of recipients and a brief description of each project and its purposes and goals2 and 7#c7 measures and metrics to track benefits created by grants administered under the ,fund1 including enhanced biodiversity1 water quality1 natural carbon sequestration1 and resilience4 7b7 #e-,year ,reports ,not later than #ij days after the end of the fifth full fiscal year after the date of enactment of this division1 and not later than #ij days after the end every fifth fiscal year thereafter1 the ,foundation shall submit to the ,secretary a report containing-- 7#a7 a description of any socioeconomic1 biodiversity1 community resilience1 or climate resilience or mitigation 7including natural carbon sequestration71 impacts generated by projects funded by grants awarded by the ,fund1 including measures and metrics illustrating these impacts2 7#b7 a description of land health benefits derived from projects funded by grants awarded by the ,fund1 including an accounting of-- 7,a7 lands treated for invasive species2 7,b7 lands treated for wildfire threat reduction1 including those treated with controlled burning or other natural fire-management techniques2 and 7,c7 lands restored either from wildfire or other forms or degradation1 including over-grazing and sedimentation2 7#c7 key findings for ,congress1 including any recommended changes to the authorization or purposes of the ,fund2 7#d7 best practices for other ,federal agencies in the administration of funds intended for land and habitat restoration2 7#e7 information on the use and outcome of funds specifically set aside for planning and capacity building pursuant to section #f2 and 7#f7 any other information that the ,foundation considers relevant4 7c7 ,submission of ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #aj days after receiving a report under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit the report to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 #afajg4 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,fund #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbg to carry out this division4 ,m ,clean ,energy and ,sustainability ,accelerator #agaja4 ,clean ,energy and ,sustainability ,accelerator ,title ,,xvi of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh1 as amended7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subtitle3 ,c ,clean ,energy and ,sustainability ,accelerator #afba4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,accelerator ,the term ,accelerator means the ,clean ,energy and ,sustainability ,accelerator established under section #afbb4 7#b7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,board of ,directors of the ,accelerator4 7#c7 ,chief executive officer ,the term chief executive officer means the chief executive officer of the ,accelerator4 7#d7 ,climate-impacted communities ,the term climate-impacted communities includes-- 7,a7 communities of color1 which include any geographically distinct area the population of color of which is higher than the average population of color of the ,state in which the community is located2 7,b7 communities that are already or are likely to be the first communities to feel the direct negative effects of climate change2 7,c7 distressed neighborhoods1 demonstrated by indicators of need1 including poverty1 childhood obesity rates1 academic failure1 and rates of juvenile delinquency1 adjudication1 or incarceration2 7,d7 low-income communities1 defined as any census block group in which #cj percent or more of the population are individuals with low income2 7,e7 low-income households1 defined as a household with annual income equal to1 or less than1 the greater of-- 7i7 an amount equal to #hj percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located1 as reported by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 and 7ii7 #bjj percent of the ,federal poverty line2 7,f7 ,tribal communities2 7,g7 persistent poverty counties1 defined as any county that has had a poverty rate of #bj percent or more for the past #cj years as measured by the #bjjj1 #bjaj1 and #bjbj decennial censuses2 7,h7 communities disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and other hazards that can lead to negative public health effects2 and 7,i7 communities that are economically reliant on fossil fuel-based industries4 7#e7 ,climate resilient infrastructure ,the term climate resilient infrastructure means any project that builds or enhances infrastructure so that such infrastructure-- 7,a7 is planned1 designed1 and operated in a way that anticipates1 prepares for1 and adapts to changing climate conditions2 and 7,b7 can withstand1 respond to1 and recover rapidly from disruptions caused by these climate conditions4 7#f7 ,electrification ,the term electrification means the installation1 construction1 or use of end-use electric technology that replaces existing fossil-fuel-based technology4 7#g7 ,energy efficiency ,the term energy efficiency means any project1 technology1 function1 or measure that results in the reduction of energy use required to achieve the same level of service or output prior to the application of such project1 technology1 function1 or measure1 or substantially reduces greenhouse gas emissions relative to emissions that would have occurred prior to the application of such project1 technology1 function1 or measure4 7#h7 ,fuel switching ,the term fuel switching means any project that replaces a fossil-fuel-based heating system with an electric-powered system or one powered by biomass-generated heat4 7#i7 ,green bank ,the term green bank means a dedicated public or nonprofit specialized finance entity that-- 7,a7 is designed to drive private capital into market gaps for low- and zero-emission goods and services2 7,b7 uses finance tools to mitigate climate change2 7,c7 does not take deposits2 7,d7 is funded by government1 public1 private1 or charitable contributions2 and 7,e7 invests or finances projects-- 7i7 alone2 or 7ii7 in conjunction with other investors4 7#aj7 ,qualified projects ,the terms qualified projects means the following kinds of technologies and activities that are eligible for financing and investment from the ,clean ,energy and ,sustainability ,accelerator1 either directly or through ,state1 ,territorial1 and local green banks funded by the ,clean ,energy and ,sustainability ,accelerator3 7,a7 ,renewable energy generation1 including the following3 7i7 ,solar4 7ii7 ,wind4 7iii7 ,geothermal4 7iv7 ,hydropower4 7v7 ,ocean and hydrokinetic4 7vi7 ,fuel cell4 7,b7 ,building energy efficiency1 fuel switching1 and electrification4 7,c7 ,industrial decarbonization4 7,d7 ,grid technology such as transmission1 distribution1 and storage to support clean energy distribution1 including smart-grid applications4 7,e7 ,agriculture and forestry projects that reduce net greenhouse gas emissions4 7,f7 ,clean transportation1 including the following3 7i7 ,battery electric vehicles4 7ii7 ,plug-in hybrid electric vehicles4 7iii7 ,hydrogen vehicles4 7iv7 ,other zero-emissions fueled vehicles4 7v7 ,related vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure4 7,g7 ,climate resilient infrastructure4 7,h7 ,any other key areas identified by the ,board as consistent with the mandate of the ,accelerator as described in section #afbc4 7#aa7 ,renewable energy generation ,the term renewable energy generation means electricity created by sources that are continually replenished by nature1 such as the sun1 wind1 and water4 #afbb4 ,establishment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 there shall be established a nonprofit corporation to be known as the ,clean ,energy and ,sustainability ,accelerator4 7b7 ,limitation ,the ,accelerator shall not be an agency or instrumentality of the ,federal ,government4 7c7 ,full faith and credit ,the full faith and credit of the ,united ,states shall not extend to the ,accelerator4 7d7 ,nonprofit status ,the ,accelerator shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #a et seq474 #afbc4 ,mandate ,the ,accelerator shall make the ,united ,states a world leader in combating the causes and effects of climate change through the rapid deployment of mature technologies and scaling of new technologies by maximizing the reduction of emissions in the ,united ,states for every dollar deployed by the ,accelerator1 including by-- 7#a7 providing financing support for investments in the ,united ,states in low- and zero-emissions technologies and processes in order to rapidly accelerate market penetration2 7#b7 catalyzing and mobilizing private capital through ,federal investment and supporting a more robust marketplace for clean technologies1 while avoiding competition with private investment2 7#c7 enabling climate-impacted communities to benefit from and afford projects and investments that reduce emissions2 7#d7 providing support for workers and communities impacted by the transition to a low-carbon economy2 7#e7 supporting the creation of green banks within the ,united ,states where green banks do not exist2 and 7#f7 causing the rapid transition to a clean energy economy without raising energy costs to end users and seeking to lower costs where possible4 #afbd4 ,finance and investment division 7a7 ,in general ,there shall be within the ,accelerator a finance and investment division1 which shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 the ,accelerator's greenhouse gas emissions mitigation efforts by directly financing qualifying projects or doing so indirectly by providing capital to ,state1 ,territorial1 and local green banks2 7#b7 originating1 evaluating1 underwriting1 and closing the ,accelerator's financing and investment transactions in qualified projects2 7#c7 partnering with private capital providers and capital markets to attract coinvestment from private banks1 investors1 and others in order to drive new investment into underpenetrated markets1 to increase the efficiency of private capital markets with respect to investing in greenhouse gas reduction projects1 and to increase total investment caused by the ,accelerator2 7#d7 managing the ,accelerator's portfolio of assets to ensure performance and monitor risk2 7#e7 ensuring appropriate debt and risk mitigation products are offered2 and 7#f7 overseeing prudent1 noncontrolling equity investments4 7b7 ,products and investment types ,the finance and investment division of the ,accelerator may provide capital to qualified projects in the form of-- 7#a7 senior1 mezzanine1 and subordinated debt2 7#b7 credit enhancements including loan loss reserves and loan guarantees2 7#c7 aggregation and warehousing2 7#d7 equity capital2 and 7#e7 any other financial product approved by the ,board4 7c7 ,state1 ,territorial1 and local green bank capitalization ,the finance and investment division of the ,accelerator shall make capital available to ,state1 ,territorial1 and local green banks to enable such banks to finance qualifying projects in their markets that are better served by a locally based entity1 rather than through direct investment by the ,accelerator4 7d7 ,investment committee ,the debt1 risk mitigation1 and equity investments made by the ,accelerator shall be-- 7#a7 approved by the investment committee of the ,board2 and 7#b7 consistent with an investment policy that has been established by the investment committee of the ,board in consultation with the risk management committee of the ,board4 #afbe4 ,start-up ,division ,there shall be within the ,accelerator a ,start-up ,division1 which shall be responsible for providing technical assistance and start-up funding to ,states and other political subdivisions that do not have green banks to establish green banks in those ,states and political subdivisions1 including by working with relevant stakeholders in those ,states and political subdivisions4 #afbf4 ,zero-emissions fleet and related infrastructure financing program ,not later than #a year after the date of establishment of the ,accelerator1 the ,accelerator shall explore the establishment of a program to provide low- and zero-interest loans1 up to #cj years in length1 to any school1 metropolitan planning organization1 or nonprofit organization seeking financing for the acquisition of zero-emissions vehicle fleets or associated infrastructure to support zero-emissions vehicle fleets4 #afbg4 ,project prioritization and requirements 7a7 ,emissions reduction mandate ,in investing in projects that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions1 the ,accelerator shall maximize the reduction of emissions in the ,united ,states for every dollar deployed by the ,accelerator4 7b7 ,environmental justice prioritization 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to address environmental justice needs1 the ,accelerator shall1 as applicable1 prioritize the provision of program benefits and investment activity that are expected to directly or indirectly result in the deployment of projects to serve1 as a matter of official policy1 climate-impacted communities4 7#b7 ,minimum percentage ,the ,accelerator shall ensure that over the #cj-year period of its charter #dj percent of its investment activity is directed to serve climate-impacted communities4 7c7 ,consumer protection 7#a7 ,prioritization ,consistent with the mandate under section #afbc to maximize the reduction of emissions in the ,united ,states for every dollar deployed by the ,accelerator1 the ,accelerator shall prioritize qualified projects according to benefits conferred on consumers and affected communities4 7#b7 ,consumer credit protection ,the ,accelerator shall ensure that any residential energy efficiency or distributed clean energy project in which the ,accelerator invests directly or indirectly complies with the requirements of the ,consumer ,credit ,protection ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq471 including1 in the case of a financial product that is a residential mortgage loan1 any requirements of title ,i of that ,act relating to residential mortgage loans 7including any regulations promulgated by the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection under section #abi;,c7b77#c77;,c7 of that ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afci;c7b77#c77;,c7774 7d7 ,labor 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,accelerator shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed directly by the ,accelerator will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor under sections #cada through #cadd1 #cadf1 and #cadg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,project labor agreement ,the ,accelerator shall ensure that projects financed directly by the ,accelerator with total capital costs of #ajj1jjj1jjj or greater utilize a project labor agreement4 #afbh4 ,exploration of accelerated clean energy transition program ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,accelerator is established1 the ,board shall explore the establishment of an accelerated clean energy transition program-- 7#a7 to expedite the transition within the power sector to zero-emissions power generation facilities or assets2 and 7#b7 to simultaneously invest in local economic development in communities affected by this transition away from carbon-intensive facilities or assets4 #afbi4 ,board of ,directors 7a7 ,in general ,the ,accelerator shall operate under the direction of a ,board of ,directors1 which shall be composed of #g members4 7b7 ,initial composition and terms 7#a7 ,selection ,the initial members of the ,board shall be selected as follows3 7,a7 ,appointed members ,three members shall be appointed by the ,president1 with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 of whom no more than two shall belong to the same political party4 7,b7 ,elected members ,four members shall be elected unanimously by the #c members appointed and confirmed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,terms ,the terms of the initial members of the ,board shall be as follows3 7,a7 ,the #c members appointed and confirmed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall have initial #e-year terms4 7,b7 ,of the #d members elected under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 #b shall have initial #c-year terms1 and #b shall have initial #d-year terms4 7c7 ,subsequent composition and terms 7#a7 ,selection ,except for the selection of the initial members of the ,board for their initial terms under subsection 7b71 the members of the ,board shall be elected by the members of the ,board4 7#b7 ,disqualification ,a member of the ,board shall be disqualified from voting for any position on the ,board for which such member is a candidate4 7#c7 ,terms ,all members elected pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall have a term of #e years4 7d7 ,qualifications ,the members of the ,board shall collectively have expertise in-- 7#a7 the fields of clean energy1 electric utilities1 industrial decarbonization1 clean transportation1 resiliency1 and agriculture and forestry practices2 7#b7 climate change science2 7#c7 finance and investments2 and 7#d7 environmental justice and matters related to the energy and environmental needs of climate-impacted communities4 7e7 ,restriction on membership ,no officer or employee of the ,federal or any other level of government may be appointed or elected as a member of the ,board4 7f7 ,quorum ,five members of the ,board shall constitute a quorum4 7g7 ,bylaws 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall adopt1 and may amend1 such bylaws as are necessary for the proper management and functioning of the ,accelerator4 7#b7 ,officers ,in the bylaws described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,board shall-- 7,a7 designate the officers of the ,accelerator2 and 7,b7 prescribe the duties of those officers4 7h7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy on the ,board shall be filled through election by the ,board4 7i7 ,interim appointments ,a member elected to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the predecessor of that member was appointed or elected shall serve for the remainder of the term for which the predecessor of that member was appointed or elected4 7j7 ,reappointment ,a member of the ,board may be elected for not more than #a additional term of service as a member of the ,board4 7k7 ,continuation of service ,a member of the ,board whose term has expired may continue to serve on the ,board until the date on which a successor member is elected4 7l7 ,chief executive officer ,the ,board shall appoint a chief executive officer who shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 hiring employees of the ,accelerator2 7#b7 establishing the #b divisions of the ,accelerator described in sections #afbd and #afbe2 and 7#c7 performing any other tasks necessary for the day-to-day operations of the ,accelerator4 7m7 ,advisory committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,accelerator shall establish an advisory committee 7in this subsection referred to as the advisory committee71 which shall be composed of not more than #ac members appointed by the ,board on the recommendation of the president of the ,accelerator4 7#b7 ,members ,members of the advisory committee shall be broadly representative of interests concerned with the environment1 production1 commerce1 finance1 agriculture1 forestry1 labor1 services1 and ,state ,government4 ,of such members-- 7,a7 not fewer than #c shall be representatives of the small business community2 7,b7 not fewer than #b shall be representatives of the labor community1 except that no #b members may be from the same labor union2 7,c7 not fewer than #b shall be representatives of the environmental nongovernmental organization community1 except that no #b members may be from the same environmental organization2 7,d7 not fewer than #b shall be representatives of the environmental justice nongovernmental organization community1 except that no #b members may be from the same environmental organization2 7,e7 not fewer than #b shall be representatives of the consumer protection and fair lending community1 except that no #b members may be from the same consumer protection or fair lending organization2 and 7,f7 not fewer than #b shall be representatives of the financial services industry with knowledge of and experience in financing transactions for clean energy and other sustainable infrastructure assets4 7#c7 ,meetings ,the advisory committee shall meet not less frequently than once each quarter4 7#d7 ,duties ,the advisory committee shall-- 7,a7 advise the ,accelerator on the programs undertaken by the ,accelerator2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,congress an annual report with comments from the advisory committee on the extent to which the ,accelerator is meeting the mandate described in section #afbc1 including any suggestions for improvement4 7n7 ,chief risk officer 7#a7 ,appointment ,subject to the approval of the ,board1 the chief executive officer shall appoint a chief risk officer from among individuals with experience at a senior level in financial risk management1 who-- 7,a7 shall report directly to the ,board2 and 7,b7 shall be removable only by a majority vote of the ,board4 7#b7 ,duties ,the chief risk officer1 in coordination with the risk management and audit committees established under section #afcb1 shall develop1 implement1 and manage a comprehensive process for identifying1 assessing1 monitoring1 and limiting risks to the ,accelerator1 including the overall portfolio diversification of the ,accelerator4 #afcj4 ,administration 7a7 ,capitalization 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent and in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations ,acts1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall transfer to the ,accelerator-- 7,a7 #ej1jjj1jjj1jjj on the date on which the ,accelerator is established under section #afbb2 and 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj on ,october #a of each of the #e fiscal years following that date4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for purposes of the transfers under paragraph 7#a71 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary4 7b7 ,charter ,the ,accelerator shall establish a charter1 the term of which shall be #cj years4 7c7 ,use of funds and recycling ,to the extent and in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations ,acts1 the ,accelerator-- 7#a7 may use funds transferred pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 to carry out this subtitle1 including for operating expenses2 and 7#b7 shall retain and manage all repayments and other revenue received under this subtitle from financing fees1 interest1 repaid loans1 and other types of funding to carry out this subtitle1 including for-- 7,a7 operating expenses2 and 7,b7 recycling such payments and other revenue for future lending and capital deployment in accordance with this subtitle4 7d7 ,report ,the ,accelerator shall submit on a quarterly basis to the relevant committees of ,congress a report that describes the financial activities1 emissions reductions1 and private capital mobilization metrics of the ,accelerator for the previous quarter4 7e7 ,restriction ,the ,accelerator shall not accept deposits4 7f7 ,committees ,the ,board shall establish committees and subcommittees1 including-- 7#a7 an investment committee2 and 7#b7 in accordance with section #afca-- 7,a7 a risk management committee2 and 7,b7 an audit committee4 #afca4 ,establishment of risk management committee and audit committee 7a7 ,in general ,to assist the ,board in fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the ,board under this subtitle1 the ,board shall establish a risk management committee and an audit committee4 7b7 ,duties and responsibilities of risk management committee ,subject to the direction of the ,board1 the risk management committee established under subsection 7a7 shall establish policies for and have oversight responsibility for-- 7#a7 formulating the risk management policies of the operations of the ,accelerator2 7#b7 reviewing and providing guidance on operation of the global risk management framework of the ,accelerator2 7#c7 developing policies for-- 7,a7 investment2 7,b7 enterprise risk management2 7,c7 monitoring2 and 7,d7 management of strategic1 reputational1 regulatory1 operational1 developmental1 environmental1 social1 and financial risks2 and 7#d7 developing the risk profile of the ,accelerator1 including-- 7,a7 a risk management and compliance framework2 and 7,b7 a governance structure to support that framework4 7c7 ,duties and responsibilities of audit committee ,subject to the direction of the ,board1 the audit committee established under subsection 7a7 shall have oversight responsibility for-- 7#a7 the integrity of-- 7,a7 the financial reporting of the ,accelerator2 and 7,b7 the systems of internal controls regarding finance and accounting2 7#b7 the integrity of the financial statements of the ,accelerator2 7#c7 the performance of the internal audit function of the ,accelerator2 and 7#d7 compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements related to the finances of the ,accelerator4 #afcb4 ,oversight 7a7 ,external oversight ,the inspector general of the ,department of ,energy shall have oversight responsibilities over the ,accelerator4 7b7 ,reports and audit 7#a7 ,annual report ,the ,accelerator shall publish an annual report which shall be transmitted by the ,accelerator to the ,president and the ,congress4 7#b7 ,annual audit of accounts ,the accounts of the ,accelerator shall be audited annually4 ,such audits shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by independent certified public accountants who are certified by a regulatory authority of the jurisdiction in which the audit is undertaken4 7#c7 ,additional audits ,in addition to the annual audits under paragraph 7#b71 the financial transactions of the ,accelerator for any fiscal year during which ,federal funds are available to finance any portion of its operations may be audited by the ,government ,accountability ,office in accordance with such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 4 ,n ,domestic ,maritime ,workforce ,training #ahaja4 ,centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education ,section #edajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking of ,transportation2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,assistance and inserting ,cooperative agreements2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 2 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,definition of eligible institution ,in this subsection1 the term eligible institution means a postsecondary educational institution as such term is defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7 that offers a #b-year program of study1 a #a-year program of training1 or is a postsecondary vocational institution4 7#b7 ,grant authorization 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,maritime ,administration ,authorization and ,improvement ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 may award maritime career training grants to eligible institutions for the purpose of developing1 offering1 or improving educational or career training programs for ,american workers related to the maritime workforce4 7,b7 ,guidelines ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,maritime ,administration ,authorization and ,improvement ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 promulgate guidelines for the submission of grant proposals under this subsection2 and 7ii7 publish and maintain such guidelines on the website of the ,department of ,transportation4 7#c7 ,limitations ,the ,secretary may not award a grant under this subsection in an amount that is more than #bj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,required information 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible institution that desires to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary a grant proposal that includes a detailed description of-- 7i7 the specific project for which the grant proposal is submitted1 including the manner in which the grant will be used to develop1 offer1 or improve an educational or career training program that is suited to maritime industry workers2 7ii7 the extent to which the project for which the grant proposal is submitted will meet the educational or career training needs of maritime workers in the community served by the eligible institution2 7iii7 the extent to which the project for which the grant proposal is submitted fits within any overall strategic plan developed by an eligible community2 and 7iv7 any previous experience of the eligible institution in providing maritime educational or career training programs4 7,b7 ,community outreach required ,in order to be considered by the ,secretary1 a grant proposal submitted by an eligible institution under this subsection shall-- 7i7 demonstrate that the eligible institution-- 7,i7 reached out to employers to identify-- 7aa7 any shortcomings in existing maritime educational and career training opportunities available to workers in the community2 and 7bb7 any future employment opportunities within the community and the educational and career training skills required for workers to meet the future maritime employment demand2 and 7,,ii7 reached out to other similarly situated institutions in an effort to benefit from any best practices that may be shared with respect to providing maritime educational or career training programs to workers eligible for training2 and 7ii7 include a detailed description of-- 7,i7 the extent and outcome of the outreach conducted under clause 7i72 7,,ii7 the extent to which the project for which the grant proposal is submitted will contribute to meeting any shortcomings identified under clause 7i77,i77aa7 or any maritime educational or career training needs identified under clause 7i77,i77bb72 and 7,,iii7 the extent to which employers1 including small- and medium-sized firms within the community1 have demonstrated a commitment to employing workers who would benefit from the project for which the grant proposal is submitted4 7#e7 ,criteria for award of grants 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to the appropriation of funds1 the ,secretary shall award a grant under this subsection based on-- 7i7 a determination of the merits of the grant proposal submitted by the eligible institution to develop1 offer1 or improve maritime educational or career training programs to be made available to workers2 7ii7 an evaluation of the likely employment opportunities available to workers who complete a maritime educational or career training program that the eligible institution proposes to develop1 offer1 or improve2 7iii7 an evaluation of prior demand for training programs by workers in the community served by the eligible institution1 as well as the availability and capacity of existing maritime training programs to meet future demand for training programs2 and 7iv7 any prior designation of an institution as a ,center of ,excellence for ,domestic ,maritime ,workforce ,training and ,education4 7,b7 ,matching requirements ,a grant awarded under this subsection may not be used to satisfy any private matching requirement under any other provision of law4 7#f7 ,public report ,not later than ,december #ae in each of the calendar years #bjba through #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall make available on a publically available website a report and provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7,a7 describing each grant awarded under this subsection during the preceding fiscal year2 7,b7 assessing the impact of each award of a grant under this subsection in a fiscal year preceding the fiscal year referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 on workers receiving training2 and 7,c7 the performance of the grant awarded with respect to the indicators of performance under section #aaf7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7;b77#b77;,a77i774 7#g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #bjj1jjj1jjj4 4 ,o ,efficient and effective ,,nepa implementation #aiaja4 ,efficient and effective ,,nepa implementation 7a7 ,definition of agency ,in this section1 the term agency means a ,federal agency eligible to receive funds under the ,,invest in ,america ,act4 7b7 ,funding for the ,efficient and ,effective ,application of ,,nepa ,for the period of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjca1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality #aej1jjj1jjj for allocation to agencies eligible to receive funds under the ,,invest in ,america ,act to provide for efficient and effective environmental reviews under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 in accordance with the guidelines and requirements established under subsection 7c77#b71 to remain available until expended4 7c7 ,task ,force 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality shall establish and administer a task force1 to be known as the ,task ,force to ,revitalize ,,nepa ,implementation 7referred to in this section as the ,task ,force71 the membership of which may-- 7,a7 be determined by the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality2 and 7,b7 include detailees from other agencies and personnel assigned to the ,council on ,environmental ,quality under subchapter ,,vi of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,guidelines and requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this division1 the ,task ,force shall establish guidelines and requirements for the use of amounts allocated to an agency under paragraph 7#c7 that provide for more efficient and more effective environmental reviews under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 including through the hiring and training of additional personnel1 development of programmatic assessments or templates1 procurement of technical or scientific services1 development of data or technology systems1 stakeholder and community engagement1 and the purchase of new equipment4 7#c7 ,allocation of funds 7,a7 ,application ,an agency seeking to receive amounts under this section shall submit to the ,task ,force an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,task ,force shall require1 which shall include criteria and performance measures for the implementation of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 that are established by the ,task ,force4 7,b7 ,additional agencies ,the ,task ,force1 working with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 shall-- 7i7 identify the agencies that need additional amounts to effectively and efficiently carry out the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7ii7 determine the additional amounts needed by each agency identified under clause 7i74 7,c7 ,allocation ,the ,task ,force shall allocate amounts made available under subsection 7b7-- 7i7 for the #b-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this division1 to agencies that submit an application under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 for the period beginning on the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this division and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbf-- 7,i7 to agencies that submit an application under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,,ii7 to agencies identified under subparagraph 7,b77i74 7,d7 ,transfer and acceptance of funds 7i7 ,transfer ,the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality may1 to the extent provided in advance in appropriations ,acts-- 7,i7 transfer amounts allocated to agencies by the ,task ,force under subparagraph 7,c7 to the heads of those agencies for use in accordance with the guidelines and requirements established by the ,task ,force under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,,ii7 use the amounts allocated to the ,council on ,environmental ,quality by the ,task ,force under subparagraph 7,c7 in accordance with the guidelines and requirements established by the ,task ,force under paragraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,receipt and acceptance ,the head of an agency to which amounts are transferred by the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality under clause 7i77,i7 shall be entitled to receive1 may accept1 and may use those amounts1 in accordance with the guidelines and requirements established by the ,task ,force under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,amounts allocated to an agency under this section shall supplement1 and not supplant1 amounts otherwise made available to the agency to carry out the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this division1 and annually thereafter until amounts made available to carry out this section are expended1 the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality shall submit to ,congress a report describing the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,inclusion ,if the ,task ,force allocates amounts to agencies under subsection 7c77#c77;,c77ii77,,ii71 the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality shall include in the applicable report under paragraph 7#a7 a description of-- 7,a7 the agencies to which amounts were allocated under that subsection2 and 7,b7 the amounts that were allocated to those agencies4 ,p ,electric ,vehicles ,i ,zero ,emissions ,vehicle ,infrastructure ,buildout ,a ,electric ,vehicle ,infrastructure #bjaja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,electric vehicle supply equipment ,the term electric vehicle supply equipment means any conductors1 including ungrounded1 grounded1 and equipment grounding conductors1 electric vehicle connectors1 attachment plugs1 and all other fittings1 devices1 power outlets1 or apparatuses installed specifically for the purpose of delivering energy to an electric vehicle4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#c7 ,underserved or disadvantaged community ,the term underserved or disadvantaged community means-- 7,a7 a community located in a ,,zip code that includes a census tract that is identified as-- 7i7 a low-income community2 or 7ii7 a community of color2 7,b7 a community in which climate change1 pollution1 or environmental destruction have exacerbated systemic racial1 regional1 social1 environmental1 and economic injustices by disproportionately affecting indigenous peoples1 communities of color1 migrant communities1 deindustrialized communities1 depopulated rural communities1 the poor1 low-income workers1 women1 the elderly1 the unhoused1 people with disabilities1 or youth2 or 7,c7 any other community that the ,secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to1 or bears a disproportionate burden of1 any combination of economic1 social1 and environmental stressors4 #bjajb4 ,electric vehicle supply equipment rebate program 7a7 ,rebate program ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary shall establish a rebate program to provide rebates for covered expenses associated with publicly accessible electric vehicle supply equipment 7in this section referred to as the rebate program74 7b7 ,rebate program requirements 7#a7 ,eligible entities ,a rebate under the rebate program may be made to an individual1 a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or ,territorial government1 a private entity1 a not-for-profit entity1 a nonprofit entity1 or a metropolitan planning organization4 7#b7 ,eligible equipment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish and maintain on the ,department of ,energy internet website a list of electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible for the rebate program4 7,b7 ,updates ,the ,secretary may1 by regulation1 add to1 or otherwise revise1 the list of electric vehicle supply equipment under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines that such addition or revision will likely lead to-- 7i7 greater usage of electric vehicle supply equipment2 7ii7 greater access to electric vehicle supply equipment by users2 or 7iii7 an improved experience for users of electric vehicle supply equipment1 including accessibility in compliance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7,c7 ,location requirement ,to be eligible for the rebate program1 the electric vehicle supply equipment described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be installed-- 7i7 in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 on property-- 7,i7 owned by the eligible entity under paragraph 7#a72 or 7,,ii7 on which the eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 has authority to install electric vehicle supply equipment2 and 7iii7 at a location that is-- 7,i7 a multi-unit housing structure2 7,,ii7 a workplace2 7,,iii7 a commercial location2 or 7,,iv7 open to the public for a minimum of #ab hours per day2 7#c7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 may submit to the ,secretary an application for a rebate under the rebate program4 ,such application shall include-- 7i7 the estimated cost of covered expenses to be expended on the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 the estimated installation cost of the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b72 7iii7 the global positioning system location1 including the integer number of degrees1 minutes1 and seconds1 where such electric vehicle supply equipment is to be installed1 and identification of whether such location is-- 7,i7 a multi-unit housing structure2 7,,ii7 a workplace2 7,,iii7 a commercial location2 or 7,,iv7 open to the public for a minimum of #ab hours per day2 7iv7 the technical specifications of such electric vehicle supply equipment1 including the maximum power voltage and amperage of such equipment2 7v7 an identification of any existing electric vehicle supply equipment that-- 7,i7 is available to the public for a minimum of #ab hours per day2 and 7,,ii7 is not further than #ej miles from the global positioning system location identified under clause 7iii72 and 7vi7 any other information determined by the ,secretary to be necessary for a complete application4 7,b7 ,review process ,the ,secretary shall review an application for a rebate under the rebate program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 to receive such rebate if the application meets the requirements of the rebate program under this subsection4 7,c7 ,notification to eligible entity ,not later than #a year after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 applies for a rebate under the rebate program1 the ,secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a rebate under the rebate program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph 7#e74 7#d7 ,rebate amount 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the amount of a rebate made under the rebate program for each charging unit shall be the lesser of-- 7i7 #ge percent of the applicable covered expenses2 7ii7 #b1jjj for covered expenses associated with the purchase and installation of non-networked level #b charging equipment2 7iii7 #d1jjj for covered expenses associated with the purchase and installation of networked level #b charging equipment2 or 7iv7 #ajj1jjj for covered expenses associated with the purchase and installation of networked direct current fast charging equipment4 7,b7 ,rebate amount for replacement equipment ,a rebate made under the rebate program for replacement of pre-existing electric vehicle supply equipment at a single location shall be the lesser of-- 7i7 #ge percent of the applicable covered expenses2 7ii7 #a1jjj for covered expenses associated with the purchase and installation of non-networked level #b charging equipment2 7iii7 #b1jjj for covered expenses associated with the purchase and installation of networked level #b charging equipment2 or 7iv7 #be1jjj for covered expenses associated with the purchase and installation of networked direct current fast charging equipment4 7#e7 ,disbursement of rebate 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall disburse a rebate under the rebate program to an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a71 following approval of an application under paragraph 7#c71 if such entity submits the materials required under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,materials required for disbursement of rebate ,not later than one year after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 receives notice under paragraph 7#c77;,c7 that the eligible entity has been approved for a rebate1 such eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary the following-- 7i7 a record of payment for covered expenses expended on the installation of the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 a record of payment for the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b72 7iii7 the global positioning system location of where such electric vehicle supply equipment was installed and identification of whether such location is-- 7,i7 a multi-unit housing structure2 7,,ii7 a workplace2 7,,iii7 a commercial location2 or 7,,iv7 open to the public for a minimum of #ab hours per day2 7iv7 the technical specifications of the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b71 including the maximum power voltage and amperage of such equipment2 and 7v7 any other information determined by the ,secretary to be necessary4 7,c7 ,agreement to maintain ,to be eligible for a rebate under the rebate program1 an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary to maintain the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b7 in a satisfactory manner for not less than #e years after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 receives the rebate under the rebate program4 7,d7 ,exception ,the ,secretary shall not disburse a rebate under the rebate program if materials submitted under subparagraph 7,b7 do not meet the same global positioning system location and technical specifications for the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b7 provided in an application under paragraph 7#c74 7#f7 ,multi-port chargers ,an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 shall be awarded a rebate under the rebate program for covered expenses relating to the purchase and installation of a multi-port charger based on the number of publicly accessible charging ports1 with each subsequent port after the first port being eligible for #ej percent of the full rebate amount4 7#g7 ,networked direct current fast charging ,of amounts appropriated to carry out the rebate program1 not more than #dj percent may be used for rebates of networked direct current fast charging equipment4 7#h7 ,hydrogen fuel cell refueling infrastructure ,hydrogen refueling equipment shall be eligible for a rebate under the rebate program as though it were networked direct current fast charging equipment4 ,all requirements related to public accessibility of installed locations shall apply4 7#i7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the first date on which the ,secretary awards a rebate under the rebate program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report of the number of rebates awarded for electric vehicle supply equipment and hydrogen fuel cell refueling equipment in each of the location categories described in paragraph 7#b77;,c77iii74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered expenses ,the term covered expenses means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of electric vehicle supply equipment1 including-- 7,a7 the cost of electric vehicle supply equipment2 7,b7 labor costs associated with the installation of such electric vehicle supply equipment1 only if wages for such labor are paid at rates not less than those prevailing on similar labor in the locality of installation1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,davis-,bacon ,act72 7,c7 material costs associated with the installation of such electric vehicle supply equipment1 including expenses involving electrical equipment and necessary upgrades or modifications to the electrical grid and associated infrastructure required for the installation of such electric vehicle supply equipment2 7,d7 permit costs associated with the installation of such electric vehicle supply equipment2 and 7,e7 the cost of an on-site energy storage system4 7#b7 ,electric vehicle ,the term electric vehicle means a vehicle that derives all or part of its power from electricity4 7#c7 ,multi-port charger ,the term multi-port charger means electric vehicle supply equipment capable of charging more than one electric vehicle4 7#d7 ,level #b charging equipment ,the term level #b charging equipment means electric vehicle supply equipment that provides an alternating current power source at a minimum of #bjh volts4 7#e7 ,networked direct current fast charging equipment ,the term networked direct current fast charging equipment means electric vehicle supply equipment that provides a direct current power source at a minimum of #ej kilowatts and is enabled to connect to a network to facilitate data collection and access4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #bjajc4 ,model building code for electric vehicle supply equipment 7a7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall review proposed or final model building codes for-- 7#a7 integrating electric vehicle supply equipment into residential and commercial buildings that include space for individual vehicle or fleet vehicle parking2 and 7#b7 integrating onsite renewable power equipment and electric storage equipment 7including electric vehicle batteries to be used for electric storage7 into residential and commercial buildings4 7b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to stakeholders representing the building construction industry1 manufacturers of electric vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment1 ,state and local governments1 and any other persons with relevant expertise or interests to facilitate understanding of the model code and best practices for adoption by jurisdictions4 #bjajd4 ,electric vehicle supply equipment coordination 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,office of ,electricity ,delivery and ,energy ,reliability 7including the ,smart ,grid ,task ,force71 shall convene a group to assess progress in the development of standards necessary to-- 7#a7 support the expanded deployment of electric vehicle supply equipment2 7#b7 develop an electric vehicle charging network to provide reliable charging for electric vehicles nationwide1 taking into consideration range anxiety and the location of charging infrastructure to ensure an electric vehicle can travel throughout the ,united ,states without losing a charge2 and 7#c7 ensure the development of such network will not compromise the stability and reliability of the electric grid4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report containing the results of the assessment carried out under subsection 7a7 and recommendations to overcome any barriers to standards development or adoption identified by the group convened under such subsection4 #bjaje4 ,state consideration of electric vehicle charging 7a7 ,consideration and determination respecting certain ratemaking standards ,section #aaa7;d7 of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfba7;d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bj7 ,electric vehicle charging programs 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state shall consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector1 including-- 7i7 authorizing measures to stimulate investment in and deployment of electric vehicle supply equipment and to foster the market for electric vehicle charging2 7ii7 authorizing each electric utility of the ,state to recover from ratepayers any capital1 operating expenditure1 or other costs of the electric utility relating to load management1 programs1 or investments associated with the integration of electric vehicle supply equipment into the grid2 and 7iii7 allowing a person or agency that owns and operates an electric vehicle charging facility for the sole purpose of recharging an electric vehicle battery to be excluded from regulation as an electric utility pursuant to section #c7d7 when making electricity sales from the use of the electric vehicle charging facility1 if such sales are the only sales of electricity made by the person or agency4 7,b7 ,definition ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term electric vehicle supply equipment means conductors1 including ungrounded1 grounded1 and equipment grounding conductors1 electric vehicle connectors1 attachment plugs1 and all other fittings1 devices1 power outlets1 or apparatuses installed specifically for the purpose of delivering energy to an electric vehicle4 4 7b7 ,obligations ,to consider and determine 7#a7 ,time limitations ,section #aab7;b7 of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 7,a7 ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 each ,state regulatory authority 7with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority7 and each nonregulated electric utility shall commence the consideration referred to in section #aaa1 or set a hearing date for consideration1 with respect to the standards established by paragraph 7#bj7 of section #aaa7;d74 7,b7 ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 each ,state regulatory authority 7with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority71 and each nonregulated electric utility1 shall complete the consideration1 and shall make the determination1 referred to in section #aaa with respect to each standard established by paragraph 7#bj7 of section #aaa7;d74 4 7#b7 ,failure to comply ,section #aab7;c7 of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in the case of the standard established by paragraph 7#bj7 of section #aaa7;d71 the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this ,act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph44 7#c7 ,prior ,state actions ,section #aab of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,prior ,state actions ,subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of this section shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph 7#bj7 of section #aaa7;d7 in the case of any electric utility in a ,state if1 before the enactment of this subsection-- 7#a7 the ,state has implemented for such utility the standard concerned 7or a comparable standard72 7#b7 the ,state regulatory authority for such ,state or relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard concerned 7or a comparable standard7 for such utility2 7#c7 the ,state legislature has voted on the implementation of such standard 7or a comparable standard7 for such utility2 or 7#d7 the ,state has taken action to implement incentives or other steps to strongly encourage the deployment of electric vehicles4 4 7#d7 ,prior and pending proceedings ,section #abd of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfcd7 is amended is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in the case of the standard established by paragraph 7#bj7 of section #aaa7;d71 the reference contained in this section to the date of the enactment of this ,act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of such paragraph 7#bj744 #bjajf4 ,state energy plans 7a7 ,state energy conservation plans ,section #cfb7;d7 of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbb7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#af71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ag7 as paragraph 7#ah72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#af7 the following3 7#ag7 a ,state energy transportation plan developed in accordance with section #cfg2 and 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cfe7;f7 of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbe7;f77 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,state energy conservation plans ,for the purpose of carrying out this part1 there are authorized to be appropriated #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7#b7 ,state energy transportation plans ,in addition to the amounts authorized under paragraph 7#a71 for the purpose of carrying out section #cfg1 there are authorized to be appropriated #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 4 7c7 ,state energy transportation plans 7#a7 ,in general ,part ,d of title ,,iii of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cfg4 ,state energy transportation plans 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide financial assistance to a ,state to develop a ,state energy transportation plan1 for inclusion in a ,state energy conservation plan under section #cfb7;d71 to promote the electrification of the transportation system1 reduced consumption of fossil fuels1 and improved air quality4 7b7 ,development ,a ,state developing a ,state energy transportation plan under this section shall carry out this activity through the ,state energy office that is responsible for developing the ,state energy conservation plan under section #cfb4 7c7 ,contents ,a ,state developing a ,state energy transportation plan under this section shall include in such plan a plan to-- 7#a7 deploy a network of electric vehicle supply equipment to ensure access to electricity for electric vehicles1 including commercial vehicles1 to an extent that such electric vehicles can travel throughout the ,state without running out of a charge2 and 7#b7 promote modernization of the electric grid1 including through the use of renewable energy sources to power the electric grid1 to accommodate demand for power to operate electric vehicle supply equipment and to utilize energy storage capacity provided by electric vehicles1 including commercial vehicles4 7d7 ,coordination ,in developing a ,state energy transportation plan under this section1 a ,state shall coordinate1 as appropriate1 with-- 7#a7 ,state regulatory authorities 7as defined in section #c of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjb772 7#b7 electric utilities2 7#c7 regional transmission organizations or independent system operators2 7#d7 private entities that provide electric vehicle charging services2 7#e7 ,state transportation agencies1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and local governments2 7#f7 electric vehicle manufacturers2 7#g7 public and private entities that manage vehicle fleets2 and 7#h7 public and private entities that manage ports1 airports1 or other transportation hubs4 7e7 ,technical assistance ,upon request of the ,governor of a ,state1 the ,secretary shall provide information and technical assistance in the development1 implementation1 or revision of a ,state energy transportation plan4 7f7 ,electric vehicle supply equipment defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term electric vehicle supply equipment means conductors1 including ungrounded1 grounded1 and equipment grounding conductors1 electric vehicle connectors1 attachment plugs1 and all other fittings1 devices1 power outlets1 or apparatuses installed specifically for the purpose of delivering energy to an electric vehicle4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for part ,d of title ,,iii of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,sec4 #cfg4 ,state energy security plans4 4 #bjajg4 ,transportation electrification ,section #aca of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#f7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 including ground support equipment at ports before the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting and vehicles before the semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,i7-- 7i7 by striking battery chargers12 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 installation of electric vehicle supply equipment for recharging plug-in electric drive vehicles1 including such equipment that is accessible in rural and urban areas and in underserved or disadvantaged communities and such equipment for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles1 including at depots and in-route locations2 7,k7 multi-use charging hubs used for multiple forms of transportation2 7,l7 medium- and heavy-duty vehicle smart charging management and refueling2 7,m7 battery recycling and secondary use1 including for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles2 and 7,n7 sharing of best practices1 and technical assistance provided by the ,department to public utilities commissions and utilities1 for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii71 by inserting 1 components for such vehicles1 and charging equipment for such vehicles after vehicles2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking #ij1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #b1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the header1 by striking ,near-,term and inserting ,large-,scale2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #ie1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjac and inserting #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf2 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e7 and inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,priority ,in providing grants under subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary shall give priority consideration to applications that contain a written assurance that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors during construction1 alteration1 or repair that is financed1 in whole or in part1 by a grant provided under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with sections #cada through #cadd1 #cadf1 and #cadg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7and the ,secretary of ,labor shall1 with respect to the labor standards described in this clause1 have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code74 4 #bjajh4 ,federal fleets 7a7 ,minimum ,federal fleet requirement ,section #cjc of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 shall ensure that in acquiring medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for a ,federal fleet1 a ,federal entity shall acquire zero emission vehicles to the maximum extent feasible4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,percentage requirements 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,light-duty vehicles ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbe1 #ajj percent of the total number of light-duty vehicles acquired by a ,federal entity for a ,federal fleet shall be alternative fueled vehicles1 of which-- 7i7 at least #ej percent shall be zero emission vehicles or plug-in hybrids in fiscal years #bjbe through #bjcd2 7ii7 at least #ge percent shall be zero emission vehicles or plug-in hybrids in fiscal years #bjce through #bjdi2 and 7iii7 #ajj percent shall be zero emission vehicles in fiscal year #bjej and thereafter4 7,b7 ,medium- and heavy-duty vehicles ,the following percentages of the total number of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles acquired by a ,federal entity for a ,federal fleet shall be alternative fueled vehicles3 7i7 ,at least #bj percent in fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7ii7 ,at least #cj percent in fiscal years #bjcj through #bjci4 7iii7 ,at least #dj percent in fiscal years #bjdj through #bjdi4 7iv7 ,at least #ej percent in fiscal year #bjej and thereafter4 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services where appropriate1 may permit a ,federal entity to acquire for a ,federal fleet a smaller percentage than is required in paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year1 so long as the aggregate percentage acquired for each class of vehicle for all ,federal fleets in the fiscal year is at least equal to the required percentage4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,federal fleet ,the term ,federal fleet means a fleet of vehicles that are centrally fueled or capable of being centrally fueled and are owned1 operated1 leased1 or otherwise controlled by or assigned to any ,federal executive department1 military department1 ,government corporation1 independent establishment1 or executive agency1 the ,united ,states ,postal ,service1 the courts of the ,united ,states1 or the ,executive ,office of the ,president4 ,such term does not include-- 7i7 motor vehicles held for lease or rental to the general public2 7ii7 motor vehicles used for motor vehicle manufacturer product evaluations or tests2 7iii7 law enforcement vehicles2 7iv7 emergency vehicles2 or 7v7 motor vehicles acquired and used for military purposes that the ,secretary of ,defense has certified to the ,secretary must be exempt for national security reasons4 7,b7 ,fleet ,the term fleet means-- 7i7 #bj or more light-duty vehicles1 located in a metropolitan statistical area or consolidated metropolitan statistical area1 as established by the ,bureau of the ,census1 with a #aihj population of more than #bej1jjj2 or 7ii7 #aj or more medium- or heavy-duty vehicles1 located at a ,federal facility or located in a metropolitan statistical area or consolidated metropolitan statistical area1 as established by the ,bureau of the ,census1 with a #aihj population of more than #bej1jjj4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 either2 and 7,b7 in clause 7i71 by striking or and inserting and4 7b7 ,federal fleet conservation requirements ,section #djj;,,ff7a7 of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcgd;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #ah months after the date of enactment of this section and inserting #ab months after the date of enactment of the ,,invest in ,america ,act2 7,b7 by striking #bjaj and inserting #bjbb2 and 7,c7 by striking and increase alternative fuel consumption and inserting 1 increase alternative fuel consumption1 and reduce vehicle greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,goals ,the goals of the requirements under paragraph 7#a7 are that each ,federal agency shall-- 7,a7 reduce fleet-wide per-mile greenhouse gas emissions from agency fleet vehicles1 relative to a baseline of emissions in #bjae1 by-- 7i7 not less than #cj percent by the end of fiscal year #bjbe2 7ii7 not less than #ej percent by the end of fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7iii7 #ajj percent by the end of fiscal year #bjej2 and 7,b7 increase the annual percentage of alternative fuel consumption by agency fleet vehicles as a proportion of total annual fuel consumption by ,federal fleet vehicles1 to achieve-- 7i7 #be percent of total annual fuel consumption that is alternative fuel by the end of fiscal year #bjbe2 7ii7 #ej percent of total annual fuel consumption that is alternative fuel by the end of fiscal year #bjce2 and 7iii7 at least #he percent of total annual fuel consumption that is alternative fuel by the end of fiscal year #bjej4 4 ,b ,electric ,vehicles for ,underserved ,communities #bjaaa4 ,expanding access to electric vehicles in underserved and disadvantaged communities 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary shall conduct an assessment of the state of1 challenges to1 and opportunities for the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities located throughout the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report on the results of the assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a71 which shall-- 7,a7 describe the state of deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities located in urban1 suburban1 and rural areas1 including a description of-- 7i7 the state of deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure that is-- 7,i7 publicly accessible2 7,,ii7 installed in or available to occupants of public and affordable housing2 7,,iii7 installed in or available to occupants of multi-unit dwellings2 7,,iv7 available to public sector and commercial fleets2 and 7,v7 installed in or available at places of work2 7ii7 policies1 plans1 and programs that cities1 ,states1 utilities1 and private entities are using to encourage greater deployment and usage of electric vehicles and the associated electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 including programs to encourage deployment of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle charging stations available to residents in publicly owned and privately owned multi-unit dwellings2 7iii7 ownership models for ,level #b charging stations and ,,dc ,,fast charging stations located in residential multi-unit dwellings1 commercial buildings1 and publicly accessible areas2 7iv7 mechanisms for financing electric vehicle charging stations2 and 7v7 rates charged for the use of ,level #b charging stations and ,,dc ,,fast charging stations2 7,b7 identify current barriers to expanding deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities in urban1 suburban1 and rural areas1 including barriers to expanding deployment of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 7,c7 identify the potential for1 and barriers to1 recruiting and entering into contracts with locally owned small and disadvantaged businesses1 including women and minority-owned businesses1 to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities in urban1 suburban1 and rural areas2 7,d7 compile and provide an analysis of best practices and policies used by ,state and local governments1 nonprofit organizations1 and private entities to increase deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities in urban1 suburban1 and rural areas1 including best practices and policies relating to-- 7i7 public outreach and engagement2 7ii7 increasing deployment of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 and 7iii7 increasing deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in publicly owned and privately owned multi-unit dwellings2 7,e7 to the extent practicable1 enumerate and identify in urban1 suburban1 and rural areas within each ,state with detail at the level of ,,zip ,codes and census tracts-- 7i7 the number of existing and planned publicly accessible ,level #b charging stations and ,,dc ,,fast charging stations for individually owned light-duty and medium-duty electric vehicles2 7ii7 the number of existing and planned ,level #b charging stations and ,,dc ,,fast charging stations for public sector and commercial fleet electric vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles2 and 7iii7 the number and type of electric vehicle charging stations installed in or available to occupants of public and affordable housing2 and 7,f7 describe the methodology used to obtain the information provided in the report4 7b7 ,five-,year update assessment ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 update the assessment conducted under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#b7 make public and submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report1 which shall-- 7,a7 update the information required by subsection 7a77#b72 and 7,b7 include a description of case studies and key lessons learned after the date on which the report under subsection 7a77#b7 was submitted with respect to expanding the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities in urban1 suburban1 and rural areas4 #bjaab4 ,electric vehicle charging equity program 7a7 ,program ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program1 to increase deployment and accessibility of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities by-- 7#a7 providing technical assistance to eligible entities described in subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 awarding grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities described in subsection 7e7 for projects that increase such deployment and accessibility of electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 including projects that are-- 7,a7 publicly accessible2 7,b7 located within or are easily accessible to residents of-- 7i7 public or affordable housing2 7ii7 multi-unit dwellings2 or 7iii7 single-family homes2 and 7,c7 located within or easily accessible to places of work1 provided that such electric vehicle charging infrastructure is accessible no fewer than #e days per week4 7b7 ,cost share 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the amount of a grant awarded under this section for a project shall not exceed #hj percent of project costs4 7#b7 ,single-family homes ,the amount of a grant awarded under this section for a project that involves1 as a primary focus1 single-family homes shall not exceed #fj percent of project costs4 7c7 ,limitation ,not more than #ae percent of the amount awarded for grants under this section in a fiscal year shall be awarded for projects that involve1 as a primary focus1 single-family homes4 7d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants and providing technical assistance under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that-- 7#a7 provide the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people within an underserved or disadvantaged community2 7#b7 incorporate renewable energy resources2 7#c7 maximize local job creation1 particularly among low-income1 women1 and minority workers2 or 7#d7 utilize or involve locally owned small and disadvantaged businesses1 including women and minority-owned businesses4 7e7 ,eligible entities 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible for a grant or technical assistance under the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program1 an entity shall be-- 7,a7 an individual or household that is the owner of where a project will be carried out2 7,b7 a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or ,territorial government1 or an agency or department thereof2 7,c7 an electric utility1 including-- 7i7 a municipally owned electric utility2 7ii7 a publicly owned electric utility2 7iii7 an investor-owned utility2 and 7iv7 a rural electric cooperative2 7,d7 a nonprofit organization or institution2 7,e7 a public housing authority2 7,f7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 7,g7 a local small or disadvantaged business2 or 7,h7 a partnership between any number of eligible entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g74 7#b7 ,updates ,the ,secretary may add to or otherwise revise the list of eligible entities under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that such an addition or revision would be beneficial to increasing deployment and accessibility of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities4 7f7 ,public notice and request for applications ,the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register1 and such other publications as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate1 a notice and request for applications to carry out projects under the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program4 7g7 ,education and outreach 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program1 the ,secretary shall establish an education and outreach component of such ,program to ensure that information regarding such ,program and the benefits and opportunities for electric vehicle charging is made available to individuals and relevant entities that live within or serve underserved or disadvantaged communities4 7#b7 ,requirements ,at a minimum1 the education and outreach component of the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program established under this subsection shall include-- 7,a7 the development and dissemination of an electric vehicle charging resource guide that is-- 7i7 maintained electronically on a website2 7ii7 available to the public1 free of charge2 and 7iii7 directed specifically towards individuals and relevant entities that live within or serve underserved or disadvantaged communities2 7,b7 targeted outreach towards1 and coordinated public outreach with1 relevant local1 ,state1 and ,tribal entities1 nonprofit organizations1 and institutions of higher education1 that are located within or serve underserved or disadvantaged communities2 and 7,c7 any other such forms of education or outreach as the ,secretary determines appropriate to increase awareness of and access to the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program4 7h7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program is established under this section1 and not less frequently than once every #b years after that1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and make publicly available1 a report on the status of the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program1 including a list and description of projects that have received grant awards or technical assistance1 and of the funding or assistance provided to such projects4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #if1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #bjaac4 ,ensuring program benefits for underserved and disadvantaged communities ,in administering a relevant program1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 invest or direct available and relevant programmatic resources so that such program-- 7#a7 promotes electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 7#b7 supports clean and multi-modal transportation2 7#c7 provides improved air quality and emissions reductions2 and 7#d7 prioritizes the needs of underserved or disadvantaged communities4 #bjaad4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,electric vehicle charging infrastructure ,the term electric vehicle charging infrastructure means electric vehicle supply equipment1 including any conductors1 electric vehicle connectors1 attachment plugs1 and all other fittings1 devices1 power outlets1 or apparatuses installed specifically for the purposes of delivering energy to an electric vehicle4 7#b7 ,publicly accessible ,the term publicly accessible means1 with respect to electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 electric vehicle charging infrastructure that is available1 at zero or reasonable cost1 to members of the public for the purpose of charging a privately owned or leased electric vehicle1 or electric vehicle that is available for use by members of the general public as part of a ride service or vehicle sharing service or program1 including within or around-- 7,a7 public sidewalks and streets2 7,b7 public parks2 7,c7 public buildings1 including-- 7i7 libraries2 7ii7 schools2 and 7iii7 government offices2 7,d7 public parking2 7,e7 shopping centers2 and 7,f7 commuter transit hubs4 7#c7 ,relevant program ,the term relevant program means a program of the ,department of ,energy1 including-- 7,a7 the ,state energy program under part ,d of title ,,iii the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcba et seq472 7,b7 the ,clean ,cities program2 7,c7 the ,energy ,efficiency and ,conservation ,block ,grant ,program established under section #edb of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaeb72 7,d7 loan guarantees made pursuant to title ,,xvii of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeaa et seq472 and 7,e7 such other programs as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#e7 ,underserved or disadvantaged community ,the term underserved or disadvantaged community means a community located within a ,,zip ,code or census tract that is identified as-- 7,a7 a low-income community2 7,b7 a community of color2 7,c7 a ,tribal community2 7,d7 having a disproportionately low number of electric vehicle charging stations per capita1 compared to similar areas2 or 7,e7 any other community that the ,secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to1 or bears a disproportionate burden of1 any combination of economic1 social1 environmental1 and climate stressors4 ,,ii ,promoting ,domestic ,advanced ,vehicle ,manufacturing #bjbja4 ,domestic ,manufacturing ,conversion ,grant ,program 7a7 ,hybrid vehicles1 advanced vehicles1 and fuel cell buses ,subtitle ,b of title ,,vii of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjfa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subtitle header1 by inserting ,plug-,in ,electric ,vehicles1 before ,hybrid ,vehicles2 and 7#b7 in part #a1 in the part header1 by striking ,hybrid and inserting ,plug-,in ,electric4 7b7 ,plug-,in electric vehicles ,section #gaa of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjfa7 is amended to read as follows3 #gaa4 ,plug-in electric vehicles ,the ,secretary shall accelerate efforts1 related to domestic manufacturing1 that are directed toward the improvement of batteries1 power electronics1 and other technologies for use in plug-in electric vehicles4 4 7c7 ,efficient hybrid and advanced diesel vehicles ,section #gab of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjfb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 plug-in electric1 after efficient hybrid2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,priority ,priority shall be given to-- 7,a7 the refurbishment or retooling of manufacturing facilities that have recently ceased operation or would otherwise cease operation in the near future2 and 7,b7 applications containing-- 7i7 a written assurance that-- 7,i7 all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors during construction1 alteration1 or repair1 or at any manufacturing operation1 that is financed1 in whole or in part1 by a loan under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing in a similar firm or on similar construction in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,,ii7 the ,secretary of ,labor shall1 with respect to the labor standards described in this paragraph1 have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #abfg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 a disclosure of whether there has been any administrative merits determination1 arbitral award or decision1 or civil judgment1 as defined in guidance issued by the ,secretary of ,labor1 rendered against the applicant in the preceding #c years for violations of applicable labor1 employment1 civil rights1 or health and safety laws2 7iii7 specific information regarding the actions the applicant will take to demonstrate compliance with1 and where possible exceedance of1 requirements under applicable labor1 employment1 civil rights1 and health and safety laws1 and actions the applicant will take to ensure that its direct suppliers demonstrate compliance with applicable labor1 employment1 civil rights1 and health and safety laws2 and 7iv7 an estimate and description of the jobs and types of jobs to be retained or created by the project and the specific actions the applicant will take to increase employment and retention of dislocated workers1 veterans1 individuals from low-income communities1 women1 minorities1 and other groups underrepresented in manufacturing1 and individuals with a barrier to employment4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,cost share and guarantee of operation 7#a7 ,condition ,a recipient of a grant under this section shall pay the ,secretary the full amount of the grant if the facility financed in whole or in part under this subsection fails to manufacture goods for a period of at least #aj years after the completion of construction4 7#b7 ,cost share ,section #ihh7;c7 shall apply to a grant made under this subsection4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7e7 ,period of availability ,an award made under this section after the date of enactment of this subsection shall only be available with respect to facilities and equipment placed in service before ,december #cj1 #bjce4 4 7d7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje is amended-- 7#a7 in the item relating to subtitle ,b of title ,,vii1 by inserting ,plug-,in ,electric ,vehicles1 before ,hybrid ,vehicles2 7#b7 in the item relating to part #a of such subtitle1 by striking ,hybrid and inserting ,plug-,in ,electric2 and 7#c7 in the item relating to section #gaa1 by striking ,hybrid and inserting ,plug-in electric4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,july #a1 #bjba4;,cheryl ,l4 ,johnson1,clerk ,july #ac1 #bjba,read the second time and placed on the calendar