,,ii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #cjde ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,october #ba1 #bjba ,mr4 ,schatz introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,appropriations ,a ,,bill ,making appropriations for the ,departments of ,transportation1 and ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and related agencies for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 and for other purposes4 ,that the following sums are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 for the ,departments of ,transportation1 and ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and related agencies for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 and for other purposes1 namely3 ,i ,department of ,transportation ,office of the ,secretary ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary1 #adj1idh1jjj1 of which not to exceed #c1eac1jjj shall be available for the immediate ,office of the ,secretary2 not to exceed #a1bed1jjj shall be available for the immediate ,office of the ,deputy ,secretary2 not to exceed #be1ceb1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,general ,counsel2 not to exceed #ad1jfi1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,policy2 not to exceed #ah1bia1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,budget and ,programs2 not to exceed #c1gia1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,governmental ,affairs2 not to exceed #cd1hii1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration2 not to exceed #c1jie1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,public ,affairs2 not to exceed #b1aaf1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,executive ,secretariat2 not to exceed #ad1hba1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,intelligence1 ,security1 and ,emergency ,response2 and not to exceed #ai1gdg1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation 7referred to in this title as the ,secretary7 is authorized to transfer funds appropriated for any office of the ,office of the ,secretary to any other office of the ,office of the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that no appropriation for any office shall be increased or decreased by more than #g percent by all such transfers3 ,provided further1 ,that notice of any change in funding greater than #g percent shall be submitted for approval to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #gj1jjj shall be for allocation within the ,department for official reception and representation expenses as the ,secretary may determine3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 there may be credited to this appropriation up to #b1ejj1jjj in funds received in user fees3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided in this ,act shall be available for the position of ,assistant ,secretary for ,public ,affairs4 ,,research ,,and ,,technology ,for necessary expenses related to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,research and ,technology1 #dh1cfc1jjj1 of which #dd1gah1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation1 to be available until expended1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training3 ,provided further1 ,that any reference in law1 regulation1 judicial proceedings1 or elsewhere to the ,research and ,innovative ,technology ,administration shall continue to be deemed to be a reference to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,research and ,technology of the ,department of ,transportation4 ,,national ,,infrastructure ,,investments 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure1 #a1jij1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall distribute amounts made available under this heading as discretionary grants to be awarded to a ,state1 local or tribal government1 ,u4,s4 territory1 transit agency1 port authority1 metropolitan planning organization1 political subdivision of a ,state or local government1 or a collaboration among such entities on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant local or regional impact3 ,provided further1 ,that projects eligible for amounts made available under this heading shall include1 but not be limited to1 highway or bridge projects eligible under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 public transportation projects eligible under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 passenger and freight rail transportation projects2 port infrastructure investments 7including inland port infrastructure and land ports of entry72 and projects investing in surface transportation facilities that are located on tribal land and for which title or maintenance responsibility is vested in the ,federal ,government3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 the ,secretary shall use an amount not more than #ce1jjj1jjj for competitive grants or cooperative agreements to develop and implement technical assistance1 capacity building1 planning1 preparation or design of projects eligible for amounts made available under this heading1 of which not less than #ae1jjj1jjj is for projects eligible for amounts made available under this heading located in or to directly benefit areas of persistent poverty or disadvantaged communities as defined in section #aic of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that grants awarded under the preceding proviso shall not be subject to a minimum grant size3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may use up to #bj percent of the amounts made available under this heading for the purpose of paying the subsidy and administrative costs of projects eligible for ,federal credit assistance under chapter #f of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or sections #eja through #ejd of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7,public ,law #id-baj71 if the ,secretary finds that such use of the funds would advance the purposes of this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that in distributing amounts made available under this heading1 the ,secretary shall take such measures so as to ensure an equitable geographic distribution of funds1 an appropriate balance in addressing the needs of urban and rural areas1 including tribal areas1 and the investment in a variety of transportation modes3 ,provided further1 ,that a grant award under this heading shall be not less than #e1jjj1jjj and not greater than #cj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #aj percent of the amounts made available under this heading may be awarded to projects in a single ,state3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the costs for which an amount is provided under this heading shall be1 at the option of the recipient1 up to #hj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that require a contribution of ,federal funds in order to complete an overall financing package3 ,provided further1 ,that an award under this heading is an urban award if it is to a project located within or on the boundary of an ,urbanized ,area 7,,ua71 as designated by the ,bureau of the ,census1 that had a population greater than #bjj1jjj in the #bjaj decennial census3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purpose of determining if an award for planning1 preparation or design is an urban award1 the project location is the location of the project being planned1 prepared or designed3 ,provided further1 ,that each award under this heading that is not an urban award is a rural award3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts awarded under this heading1 not more than #ej percent shall be awarded as urban awards and rural awards1 respectively3 ,provided further1 ,that for rural awards1 the minimum grant size shall be #a1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that for rural awards1 and awards to areas of persistent poverty or disadvantaged communities1 the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share of costs above #hj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that projects conducted using amounts made available under this heading shall comply with the requirements of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall conduct a new competition to select the grants and credit assistance awarded under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to #bj1jjj1jjj of the amounts made available under this heading1 and may transfer portions of such amounts to the ,administrators of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 the ,federal ,railroad ,administration and the ,maritime ,administration to fund the award and oversight of grants and credit assistance made under the ,national ,infrastructure ,investments program3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the amounts made available in the preceding proviso may be used to hire additional personnel3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall consider and award projects based solely on the selection criteria from the fiscal year #bjag ,notice of ,funding ,opportunity3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding the preceding proviso1 the ,secretary shall not use the ,federal share or an applicant's ability to generate non-,federal revenue as a selection criteria in awarding projects3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall issue the ,notice of ,funding ,opportunity no later than #abj days after enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such ,notice of ,funding ,opportunity shall require application submissions #ij days after the publishing of such ,notice3 ,provided further1 ,that of the applications submitted under the preceding two provisos1 the ,secretary shall make grants no later than #ccj days after enactment of this ,act in such amounts that the ,secretary determines4 ,,building ,,resilient ,,infrastructure ,,through ,,innovative ,,solutions 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for capital investments to improve the resilience of coastal transportation infrastructure vulnerable to current and future weather events and natural disasters1 including sea level rise1 coastal erosion1 extreme weather1 earthquakes1 flooding1 and permafrost thaw1 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall distribute amounts made available under this heading as competitive grants to be awarded to a ,state1 local or tribal government1 territory1 transit agency1 port authority1 metropolitan planning organization1 political subdivision of a ,state or local government1 or a collaboration among such entities or in partnership with a university or university transportation center3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall prioritize grant awards for3 7#a7 coastal infrastructure projects to address long-term risk of sea level rise2 7#b7 projects located in geographically isolated areas with limited alternatives for the movement of freight and people2 and 7#c7 projects that use innovative solutions to improve resiliency1 including1 but not limited to1 the use of innovative materials1 nature-based solutions1 and other innovative solutions developed through research conducted at university transportation centers3 ,provided further1 ,that projects eligible for amounts made available under this heading shall include1 but not be limited to1 highway or bridge projects eligible under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 public transportation projects eligible under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 airport projects2 passenger and freight rail transportation projects2 port infrastructure investments 7including inland port infrastructure and land ports of entry72 projects investing in surface transportation facilities that are located on tribal land and for which title or maintenance responsibility is vested in the ,federal ,government2 and projects constructing1 improving1 or rehabilitating infrastructure that has the primary purpose of protecting transportation infrastructure3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 the ,secretary may use not more than #aj1jjj1jjj for the planning1 preparation or design of projects eligible for amounts made available under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts awarded under this heading1 not less than #be percent shall be awarded as rural awards1 as defined under the ,national ,infrastructure ,investments heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts awarded under this heading1 not less than #aj percent may be awarded for projects that directly benefit areas of persistent poverty and disadvantaged communities as defined under section #aic of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that for rural awards1 awards to areas of persistent poverty1 or to disadvantaged communities1 the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share of costs above #hj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that projects conducted using amounts made available under this heading shall comply with the requirements of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall apply to projects under this heading the ,federal requirements that the ,secretary determines are appropriate based on the purpose of the building resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions program1 the requirements expressly stated under this heading1 and the ,federal requirements applicable to comparable projects supported by other ,department of ,transportation financial assistance programs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to #b percent of the amounts made available under this heading1 and may transfer a portion of such amounts to the ,administrators of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 ,federal ,highway ,administration1 the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 and the ,maritime ,administration to fund the award and oversight of grants made under the building resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions program4 ,,safe ,,and ,,accessible ,,roadways ,,for ,,all 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out a safe and accessible roadways for all grant program to support local initiatives to prevent death and serious injury for all users on all public roads and streets1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available under this heading may be made available to develop a comprehensive safety action plan2 to conduct planning1 design1 development1 and activities for projects and strategies identified in a comprehensive safety action plan2 or to carry out infrastructure projects and strategies identified in a comprehensive safety action plan3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall distribute amounts made available under this heading on a competitive basis to a ,state1 local or tribal government1 territory1 political subdivision of a ,state or local government1 metropolitan planning organization on behalf of one or more political subdivisions of a ,state or territory1 including counties1 cities1 towns1 and villages2 a unit of local government1 including a county or special district2 a federally-recognized tribe or a consortium of federally-recognized tribes2 or a multijurisdictional group of the entities described in this proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that to be eligible for a grant from amounts made available under this heading1 an entity described in the preceding proviso shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines is appropriate3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading shall be prioritized to entities and projects that3 7#a7 are shown to have the potential to reduce or eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries involving various road users1 including pedestrians1 bicyclists1 public transportation users1 motorists1 and commercial operators1 and any other transportation user type appropriate to the context1 within the timeframe proposed by the eligible entity2 7#b7 demonstrate engagement with a variety of public and private stakeholders1 including underserved communities2 7#c7 seek to adopt innovative technologies or strategies to promote safety2 7#d7 employ low-cost1 high-impact strategies that can improve safety over a wider geographical area2 7#e7 ensure1 or will ensure1 equitable investment in the safety needs of underserved or rural communities in preventing transportation-related fatalities and injuries1 including to address the safety and mobility needs of communities with elderly populations2 7#f7 include evidence-based projects or strategies2 and 7#g7 meet other safety priorities as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #ae percent of the funds made available under this heading may be awarded to eligible projects in a single ,state3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #dj percent of the funds made available under this heading may be awarded to projects to develop a comprehensive safety action plan3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #be percent of the funds made available under this heading shall be awarded as rural awards1 as defined under the ,national ,infrastructure ,investments heading in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts awarded under this heading1 not less than #aj percent may be awarded for projects that directly benefit areas of persistent poverty and disadvantaged communities as defined under section #aic of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the cost of an eligible project carried out using a grant provided under this heading shall not exceed #hj percent1 unless the ,secretary determines that a higher ,federal share would be in the public interest3 ,provided further1 ,that for rural awards1 and awards to areas of persistent poverty or to disadvantaged communities1 the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share of costs above #hj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that projects conducted using amounts made available under this heading shall comply with the requirements of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall apply to projects under this heading the ,federal requirements that the ,secretary determines are appropriate based on the purpose of the safe and accessible roadways for all program1 the requirements expressly stated under this heading1 and the ,federal requirements applicable to comparable projects supported by other ,department of ,transportation financial assistance programs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to #b percent of the amounts made available under this heading1 and may transfer a portion of such amounts to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highways ,administration1 ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 or ,federal ,transit ,administration to fund the award1 oversight1 and administrative expenses of the program4 ,,national ,,surface ,,transportation ,,and ,,innovative ,,finance ,,bureau ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,surface ,transportation and ,innovative ,finance ,bureau as authorized by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #aaf1 #c1hjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may collect and spend fees1 as authorized by title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to cover the costs of services of expert firms1 including counsel1 in the field of municipal and project finance to assist in the underwriting and servicing of ,federal credit instruments and all or a portion of the costs to the ,federal ,government of servicing such credit instruments3 ,provided further1 ,that such fees are available until expended to pay for such costs3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts are in addition to other amounts made available for such purposes and are not subject to any obligation limitation or the limitation on administrative expenses under section #fjh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,railroad ,,rehabilitation ,,and ,,improvement ,,financing ,,program ,the ,secretary is authorized to issue direct loans and loan guarantees pursuant to sections #eja through #ejd of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7,public ,law #id-baj71 as amended1 such authority shall exist as long as any such direct loan or loan guarantee is outstanding4 ,,financial ,,management ,,capital ,for necessary expenses for upgrading and enhancing the ,department of ,transportation's financial systems and re-engineering business processes1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 ,,cyber ,,security ,,initiatives ,for necessary expenses for cyber security initiatives1 including necessary upgrades to network and information technology infrastructure1 improvement of identity management and authentication capabilities1 securing and protecting data1 implementation of ,federal cyber security initiatives1 and implementation of enhanced security controls on agency computers and mobile devices1 #ci1ddj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 ,,office ,,of ,,civil ,,rights ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,civil ,rights1 #aa1efd1jjj4 ,,transportation ,,planning1 ,,research1 ,,and ,,development 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses for conducting transportation planning1 research1 systems development1 development activities1 and making grants1 #cj1dac1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of such amount1 #b1jjj1jjj shall be for necessary expenses of the ,interagency ,infrastructure ,permitting ,improvement ,center 7,,iipic73 ,provided further1 ,that there may be transferred to this appropriation1 to remain available until expended1 amounts transferred from other ,federal agencies for expenses incurred under this heading for ,,iipic activities not related to transportation infrastructure3 ,provided further1 ,that the tools and analysis developed by the ,,iipic shall be available to other ,federal agencies for the permitting and review of major infrastructure projects not related to transportation only to the extent that other ,federal agencies provide funding to the ,department in accordance with the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #g1faf1jjj shall be made available for the purposes1 and in amounts1 specified for ,congressionally directed spending in the table entitled ,incorporation of ,congressionally ,directed ,spending for ,transportation ,planning1 ,research1 and ,development included in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act4 ,,working ,,capital ,,fund 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses for operating costs and capital outlays of the ,working ,capital ,fund1 not to exceed #dai1agc1jjj1 shall be paid from appropriations made available to the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided1 ,that such services shall be provided on a competitive basis to entities within the ,department of ,transportation 7,,dot73 ,provided further1 ,that the limitation in the preceding proviso on operating expenses shall not apply to non-,,dot entities3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds made available by this ,act to an agency of the ,department shall be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund without majority approval of the ,working ,capital ,fund ,steering ,committee and approval of the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that no assessments may be levied against any program1 budget activity1 subactivity1 or project funded by this ,act unless notice of such assessments and the basis therefor are presented to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations and are approved by such ,committees4 ,,small ,,and ,,disadvantaged ,,business ,,utilization ,,and ,,outreach ,for necessary expenses for small and disadvantaged business utilization and outreach activities1 #d1igg1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #ccb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 such amounts may be used for business opportunities related to any mode of transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that appropriations made available under this heading shall be available for any purpose consistent with prior year appropriations that were made available under the heading ,office of the ,secretary--,minority ,business ,resource ,center ,program4 ,,payments ,,to ,,air ,,carriers 7,,airport ,,and ,,airway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,in addition to funds made available from any other source to carry out the essential air service program under sections #dagca through #dagdb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #cag1gjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that in determining between or among carriers competing to provide service to a community1 the ,secretary may consider the relative subsidy requirements of the carriers3 ,provided further1 ,that basic essential air service minimum requirements shall not include the #ae-passenger capacity requirement under section #dagcb7;b77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts authorized to be distributed for the essential air service program under section #dagdb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be made available immediately from amounts otherwise provided to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator may reimburse such amounts from fees credited to the account established under section #decjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,electric ,,vehicle ,,fleet 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses to transition to the ,general ,services ,administration's leased vehicle fleet1 for the purchase of electric passenger motor vehicles1 and to provide necessary charging infrastructure1 #aa1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts made available under this heading may be transferred to other accounts of the ,department of ,transportation for the purposes specified under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that such transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,office ,,of ,,the ,,secretary ,,of ,,transportation #aja4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be obligated for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,transportation to approve assessments or reimbursable agreements pertaining to funds appropriated to the operating administrations in this ,act1 except for activities underway on the date of enactment of this ,act1 unless such assessments or agreements have completed the normal reprogramming process for congressional notification4 #ajb4 ,the ,secretary shall post on the web site of the ,department of ,transportation a schedule of all meetings of the ,council on ,credit and ,finance1 including the agenda for each meeting1 and require the ,council on ,credit and ,finance to record the decisions and actions of each meeting4 #ajc4 ,in addition to authority provided by section #cbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,department's ,working ,capital ,fund is authorized to provide partial or full payments in advance and accept subsequent reimbursements from all ,federal agencies from available funds for transit benefit distribution services that are necessary to carry out the ,federal transit pass transportation fringe benefit program under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acaej and section #cjdi of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #gije note73 ,provided1 ,that the ,department shall maintain a reasonable operating reserve in the ,working ,capital ,fund1 to be expended in advance to provide uninterrupted transit benefits to ,government employees3 ,provided further1 ,that such reserve shall not exceed #a month of benefits payable and may be used only for the purpose of providing for the continuation of transit benefits3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,working ,capital ,fund shall be fully reimbursed by each customer agency from available funds for the actual cost of the transit benefit4 #ajd4 ,receipts collected in the ,department's ,working ,capital ,fund1 as authorized by section #cbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for unused van pool benefits1 in an amount not to exceed #aj percent of fiscal year #bjbb collections1 shall be available until expended in the ,department's ,working ,capital ,fund to provide contractual services in support of section #aij of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that obligations in fiscal year #bjbb of such collections shall not exceed #a1jjj1jjj4 #aje4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be obligated or expended for retention or senior executive bonuses for an employee of the ,department of ,transportation without the prior written approval of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration4 #ajf4 ,in addition to authority provided by section #cbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,department's ,administrative ,working ,capital ,fund is hereby authorized to transfer information technology equipment1 software1 and systems from ,departmental sources or other entities and collect and maintain a reserve at rates which will return full cost of transferred assets4 #ajg4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be used to provide credit assistance unless not less than #c days before any application approval to provide credit assistance under sections #fjc and #fjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary provides notification in writing to the following committees3 the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations2 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives3 ,provided1 ,that such notification shall include1 but not be limited to1 the name of the project sponsor2 a description of the project2 whether credit assistance will be provided as a direct loan1 loan guarantee1 or line of credit2 and the amount of credit assistance4 #ajh4 ,for an additional amount for ,railroad ,rehabilitation and ,improvement ,financing ,program for the cost of modifications1 as defined by section #ejb of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij1 of direct loans issued pursuant to sections #eja through #ejd of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7,public ,law #id-baj71 as amended1 and included in cohort #c1 as defined by the ,department of ,transportation's memorandum to the ,office of ,management and ,budget dated ,november #e1 #bjah1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that for a direct loan included in cohort #c1 as defined in the memorandum described in the preceding proviso1 that has satisfied all obligations attached to such loan1 the ,secretary shall repay the credit risk premiums of such loan1 with interest accrued thereon1 not later than #fj days after the enactment of this ,act or1 for a direct loan included in cohort #c with obligations that have not yet been satisfied1 not later than #fj days after the date on which all obligations attached to such loan have been satisfied4 #aji4 ,section #cab7;a7 of title #di ,united ,states ,code1 shall be modified by striking land-based1 after operation of a4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,,operations 7,,airport ,,and ,,airway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 not otherwise provided for1 including operations and research activities related to commercial space transportation1 administrative expenses for research and development1 establishment of air navigation facilities1 the operation 7including leasing7 and maintenance of aircraft1 subsidizing the cost of aeronautical charts and maps sold to the public1 the lease or purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only1 #aa1dcd1ajj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 of which #h1dcd1ajj1jjj to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading-- 7#a7 not less than #a1ecf1bih1jjj shall be available for aviation safety activities2 7#b7 #h1dhi1ehe1jjj shall be available for air traffic organization activities2 7#c7 #cb1dgj1jjj shall be available for commercial space transportation activities2 7#d7 #hib1baf1jjj shall be available for finance and management activities2 7#e7 #fc1iee1jjj shall be available for ,next,gen and operations planning activities2 7#f7 #aci1dff1jjj shall be available for security and hazardous materials safety2 and 7#g7 #bhj1aaj1jjj shall be available for staff offices3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #e percent of any budget activity1 except for aviation safety budget activity1 may be transferred to any budget activity under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that no transfer may increase or decrease any appropriation under this heading by more than #e percent3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfer in excess of #e percent shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #dje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #fj days after the submission of the budget request1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall transmit to ,congress an annual update to the report submitted to ,congress in ,december #bjjd pursuant to section #bba of the ,vision #ajj-;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note73 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading shall be reduced by #ajj1jjj for each day after #fj days after the submission of the budget request that such report has not been transmitted to ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #fj days after the submission of the budget request1 the ,administrator shall transmit to ,congress a companion report that describes a comprehensive strategy for staffing1 hiring1 and training flight standards and aircraft certification staff in a format similar to the one utilized for the controller staffing plan1 including stated attrition estimates and numerical hiring goals by fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading shall be reduced by #ajj1jjj for each day after the date that is #fj days after the submission of the budget request that such report has not been submitted to ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may be used to enter into a grant agreement with a nonprofit standard-setting organization to assist in the development of aviation safety standards3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be available for new applicants for the second career training program3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be available for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to finalize or implement any regulation that would promulgate new aviation user fees not specifically authorized by law after the date of the enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation1 as offsetting collections1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 foreign authorities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred in the provision of agency services1 including receipts for the maintenance and operation of air navigation facilities1 and for issuance1 renewal or modification of certificates1 including airman1 aircraft1 and repair station certificates1 or for tests related thereto1 or for processing major repair or alteration forms3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 not less than #agh1djj1jjj shall be used to fund direct operations of the current air traffic control towers in the contract tower program1 including the contract tower cost share program1 and any airport that is currently qualified or that will qualify for the program during the fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this ,act for aeronautical charting and cartography are available for activities conducted by1 or coordinated through1 the ,working ,capital ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act or any other ,act may be used to eliminate the ,contract ,weather ,observers program at any airport4 ,,facilities ,,and ,,equipment 7,,airport ,,and ,,airway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for acquisition1 establishment1 technical support services1 improvement by contract or purchase1 and hire of national airspace systems and experimental facilities and equipment1 as authorized under part ,a of subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including initial acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant2 engineering and service testing1 including construction of test facilities and acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant2 construction and furnishing of quarters and related accommodations for officers and employees of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration stationed at remote localities where such accommodations are not available2 and the purchase1 lease1 or transfer of aircraft from funds made available under this heading1 including aircraft for aviation regulation and certification2 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 #c1bjj1jjj1jjj1 of which #eej1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 #b1bfd1bhj1bjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 and #che1gai1hjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources1 for expenses incurred in the establishment1 improvement1 and modernization of national airspace systems3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #fj days after submission of the budget request1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall transmit to the ,congress an investment plan for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration which includes funding for each budget line item for fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 with total funding for each year of the plan constrained to the funding targets for those years as estimated and approved by the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 ,,research1 ,,engineering1 ,,and ,,development 7,,airport ,,and ,,airway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for research1 engineering1 and development1 as authorized under part ,a of subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including construction of experimental facilities and acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant1 #beh1ejj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd3 ,provided1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation as offsetting collections1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources1 which shall be available for expenses incurred for research1 engineering1 and development3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall be used in accordance with the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #aj percent of any funding level specified under this heading in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act may be transferred to any other funding level specified under this heading in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that no transfer may increase or decrease any funding level by more than #aj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfer in excess of #aj percent shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #dje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section4 ,,grants-,,in-,,aid ,,for ,,airports 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,airport ,,and ,,airway ,,trust ,,fund7 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for liquidation of obligations incurred for grants-in-aid for airport planning and development1 and noise compatibility planning and programs as authorized under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga and subchapter ,i of chapter #dge of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and under other law authorizing such obligations2 for procurement1 installation1 and commissioning of runway incursion prevention devices and systems at airports of such title2 for grants authorized under section #dagdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for inspection activities and administration of airport safety programs1 including those related to airport operating certificates under section #ddgjf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #c1cej1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the amounts made available under this heading shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the obligations for which are in excess of #c1cej1jjj1jjj1 in fiscal year #bjbb1 notwithstanding section #dgaag7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the amounts made available under this heading shall be available for the replacement of baggage conveyor systems1 reconfiguration of terminal baggage areas1 or other airport improvements that are necessary to install bulk explosive detection systems3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #dgaji7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,government's share of allowable project costs under paragraph 7#b7 of such section for subgrants or paragraph 7#c7 of such section shall be #ie percent for a project at other than a large or medium hub airport that is a successive phase of a multi-phased construction project for which the project sponsor received a grant in fiscal year #bjaa for the construction project3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 of amounts limited under this heading1 not more than #abg1afe1jjj shall be available for administration1 not less than #ae1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,airport ,cooperative ,research ,program1 not less than #dj1ifa1jjj shall be available for ,airport ,technology ,research1 and #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available and transferred to ,office of the ,secretary1 ,salaries and ,expenses to carry out the ,small ,community ,air ,service ,development ,program3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to airports eligible under section #dagdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 such program may include the participation of an airport that serves a community or consortium that is not larger than a small hub airport1 according to ,,faa hub classifications effective at the time the ,office of the ,secretary issues a request for proposals4 ,,grants-,,in-,,aid ,,for ,,airports ,for an additional amount for ,grants-,in-,aid for ,airports1 to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make grants for projects as authorized by subchapter #a of chapter #dga and subchapter #a of chapter #dge of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #fjc1dga1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbd3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall be derived from the general fund1 and such funds shall not be subject to apportionment formulas1 special apportionment categories1 or minimum percentages under chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #bjc1dga1jjj shall be made available for the purposes1 and in amounts1 specified for ,congressionally directed spending in the table entitled ,incorporation of ,congressionally ,directed ,spending for ,airport ,improvement ,program included in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that any remaining funds available after the distribution of funds under the preceding proviso shall be available to the ,secretary to distribute as discretionary grants to airports3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading shall not be subject to any limitation on obligations for the ,grants-in-,aid for ,airports program set forth in any ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may retain up to #j4e percent of the amounts made available under this heading to fund the award and oversight by the ,administrator of grants made under this heading4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,federal ,,aviation ,,administration #aaj4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to compensate in excess of #fjj technical staff-years under the federally funded research and development center contract between the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,center for ,advanced ,aviation ,systems ,development during fiscal year #bjbb4 #aaa4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be used to pursue or adopt guidelines or regulations requiring airport sponsors to provide to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without cost building construction1 maintenance1 utilities and expenses1 or space in airport sponsor-owned buildings for services relating to air traffic control1 air navigation1 or weather reporting3 ,provided1 ,that the prohibition on the use of funds in this section does not apply to negotiations between the agency and airport sponsors to achieve agreement on below-market rates for these items or to grant assurances that require airport sponsors to provide land without cost to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for air traffic control facilities4 #aab4 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may reimburse amounts made available to satisfy section #dagdb7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 from fees credited under section #decjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any amount remaining in such account at the close of any fiscal year may be made available to satisfy section #dagdb7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the subsequent fiscal year4 #aac4 ,amounts collected under section #djaac7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be credited to the appropriation current at the time of collection1 to be merged with and available for the same purposes as such appropriation4 #aad4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be available for paying premium pay under section #eedf7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to any ,federal ,aviation ,administration employee unless such employee actually performed work during the time corresponding to such premium pay4 #aae4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be obligated or expended for an employee of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to purchase a store gift card or gift certificate through use of a ,government-issued credit card4 #aaf4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds made available under this ,act or any prior ,act may be used to implement or to continue to implement any limitation on the ability of any owner or operator of a private aircraft to obtain1 upon a request to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 a blocking of that owner's or operator's aircraft registration number1 ,mode ,s transponder code1 flight identification1 call sign1 or similar identifying information from any ground based display to the public that would allow the real-time or near real-time flight tracking of that aircraft's movements1 except data made available to a ,government agency1 for the noncommercial flights of that owner or operator4 #aag4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be available for salaries and expenses of more than nine political and ,presidential appointees in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #aah4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to increase fees pursuant to section #ddgba of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 until the ,federal ,aviation ,administration provides to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations a report that justifies all fees related to aeronautical navigation products and explains how such fees are consistent with ,executive ,order ,no4 #acfdb4 #aai4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to close a regional operations center of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration or reduce its services unless the ,administrator notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #ij full business days in advance4 #aai;,a4 ,none of the funds made available by or limited by this ,act may be used to change weight restrictions or prior permission rules at ,teterboro airport in ,teterboro1 ,new ,jersey4 #aai;,b4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to withhold from consideration and approval any new application for participation in the ,contract ,tower ,program1 or for reevaluation of ,cost-share ,program participants so long as the ,federal ,aviation ,administration has received an application from the airport1 and so long as the ,administrator determines such tower is eligible using the factors set forth in ,federal ,aviation ,administration published establishment criteria4 #aai;,c4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to open1 close1 redesignate as a lesser office1 or reorganize a regional office1 the aeronautical center1 or the technical center unless the ,administrator submits a request for the reprogramming of funds under section #dje of this ,act4 #aai;,d4 ,the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,administrative ,services ,franchise ,fund may be reimbursed after performance or paid in advance from funds available to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and other ,federal agencies for which the ,fund performs services4 #aai;,e4 ,of the funds provided under the heading ,grants-in-aid for ,airports1 up to #c1ejj1jjj shall be for necessary expenses1 including an independent verification regime1 to provide reimbursement to airport sponsors that do not provide gateway operations and providers of general aviation ground support services1 or other aviation tenants1 located at those airports closed during a temporary flight restriction 7,,tfr7 for any residence of the ,president that is designated or identified to be secured by the ,united ,states ,secret ,service1 and for direct and incremental financial losses incurred while such airports are closed solely due to the actions of the ,federal ,government3 ,provided1 ,that no funds shall be obligated or distributed to airport sponsors that do not provide gateway operations and providers of general aviation ground support services until an independent audit is completed3 ,provided further1 ,that losses incurred as a result of violations of law1 or through fault or negligence1 of such operators and service providers or of third parties 7including airports7 are not eligible for reimbursements3 ,provided further1 ,that obligation and expenditure of funds are conditional upon full release of the ,united ,states ,government for all claims for financial losses resulting from such actions4 #aai;,f4 ,in this fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter1 none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,,faa may be used to carry out the ,,faa's obligations under section #ddejb7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 unless the eligible air traffic system or equipment to be transferred to the ,,faa under section #ddejb7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 was purchased by the transferor airport-- 7#a7 during the period of time beginning on ,october #e1 #bjah and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjba2 or 7#b7 on or after ,january #a1 #bjbb for transferor airports located in a non-contiguous states4 ,federal ,highway ,administration ,,limitation ,,on ,,administrative ,,expenses 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,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 ,administration3 ,provided1 ,that in addition1 #c1bdh1jjj shall be transferred to the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission in accordance with section #ajd7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,federal-,,aid ,,highways 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,funds available for the implementation or execution of ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs authorized under titles #bc and #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the provisions of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation 7,,fast7 ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id7 shall not exceed total obligations of #df1cfe1jib1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for the payment of obligations incurred in carrying out ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs authorized under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #dg1ajd1jib1jjj derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account71 to remain available until expended4 ,,highway ,,infrastructure ,,programs 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,there is hereby appropriated to the ,secretary #b1hci1faa1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the funds made available under this heading shall be derived from the general fund1 shall be in addition to any funds provided for fiscal year #bjbb in this or any other ,act for3 7#a7 ,federal-aid ,highways under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system as authorized under section #ajfi7y7 of ,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 or 7#c7 the ,norther ,border ,regional ,commission 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaja et seq471 and shall not affect the distribution or amount of funds provided in any other ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 except for funds made available under this heading for the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission1 section #aaja7;b7 of ,public ,law #aad-id shall apply to funds made available under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that unless otherwise specified1 amounts made available under this heading shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading-- 7#a7 #dii1faa1jjj shall be made available for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified for ,congressionally directed spending in the table entitled ,incorporation of ,congressionally ,directed ,spending for ,highway ,infrastructure ,programs included in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act2 7#b7 #fdj1fhj1jjj shall be for activities eligible under section #acc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and to provide necessary charging infrastructure along corridor-ready or corridor-pending alternative fuel corridors designated pursuant to section #aea of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 #b1fgj1jjj shall be for activities eligible under the ,puerto ,rico ,highway ,program as described in section #afe7;b77#b77;,c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#d7 #fej1jjj shall be for activities eligible under the ,territorial ,highway ,program1 as described in section #afe7;c77#f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#e7 #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be for the nationally significant ,federal lands and tribal projects program under section #aabc of the ,,fast ,act2 7#f7 #a1cde1jjj1jjj shall be for a bridge replacement and rehabilitation program2 7#g7 #abe1jjj1jjj shall be for a competitive highway bridge program2 7#h7 #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be for necessary expenses for construction of the ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system as authorized under section #ajfi7y7 of ,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 7#i7 #af1jjj1jjj shall be for the national scenic byways program under section #afb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#aj7 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be transferred to the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaja et seq47 to make grants to carry out pilot projects that demonstrate the capabilities of wood-based infrastructure projects3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purposes of funds made available under this heading1 in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#g7 of the fourth proviso1 the term ,state means any of the #ej ,states or the ,district of ,columbia3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#b7 of the fourth proviso1 shall be suballocated in the manner described in section #acc7;d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that the set-aside described in section #acc7;h7 of such title shall not apply to funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#b7 of the fourth proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that1 except as otherwise provided under this heading1 the funds made available under this heading1 in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#i7 of the fourth proviso1 shall be administered as if apportioned under chapter #a of such title3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#a7 of the fourth proviso1 that are used for ,tribal projects shall be administered as if allocated under chapter #b of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that the set-asides described in subparagraph 7,c7 of section #bjb7;b77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and subsections 7a77#f71 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 of section #bjb of such title shall not apply to such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that1 the funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#b7 of the fourth proviso1 shall be apportioned to the ,states in the same ratio as the obligation limitation for fiscal year #bjbb is distributed among the ,states in section #abj7;a77#e7 of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 except as provided in the following proviso1 the funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#c7 of the fourth proviso1 for activities eligible under the ,puerto ,rico ,highway ,program and1 in paragraph 7#d7 of the fourth proviso1 for activities eligible under the ,territorial ,highway ,program shall be administered as if allocated under sections #afe7;b7 and #afe7;c71 respectively1 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#c7 of the fourth proviso1 for activities eligible under the ,puerto ,rico ,highway ,program shall not be subject to the requirements of sections #afe7;b77#b77;,a7 or #afe7;b77#b77;,b7 of such title3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #be percent of the funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#e7 of the fourth proviso1 for the nationally significant ,federal lands and tribal projects program under section #aabc of the ,,fast ,act shall be for competitive grants to tribal governments3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purposes of funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#f7 of the fourth proviso1 for a bridge replacement and rehabilitation program1 7#a7 the term ,state means any of the #ej ,states or the ,district of ,columbia1 and 7#b7 the term qualifying ,state means any ,state in which the percentage of total deck area of bridges classified as in poor condition in such ,state is at least #e percent or in which the percentage of total bridges classified as in poor condition in such ,state is at least #e percent3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#f7 of the fourth proviso1 for a bridge replacement and rehabilitation program1 the ,secretary shall reserve #f1jjj1jjj for each ,state that does not meet the definition of a qualifying ,state3 ,provided further1 ,that1 after making the reservations under the preceding proviso1 the ,secretary shall distribute the remaining funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#f7 of the fourth proviso1 for a bridge replacement and rehabilitation program to each qualifying ,state by the proportion that the percentage of total deck area of bridges classified as in poor condition in such qualifying ,state bears to the sum of the percentages of total deck area of bridges classified as in poor condition in all qualifying ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#f7 of the fourth proviso1 for the bridge replacement and rehabilitation program3 7#a7 no qualifying ,state shall receive more than #fj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 each ,state shall receive an amount not less than #f1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 after calculating the distribution of funds pursuant to the preceding proviso1 any amount in excess of #fj1jjj1jjj shall be redistributed equally among each ,state that does not meet the definition of a qualifying ,state3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#f7 of the fourth proviso1 provided to ,states that do not meet the definition of a qualifying ,state for the bridge replacement and rehabilitation program under this heading shall be3 7#a7 merged with amounts made available to such ,state under this heading1 in paragraph 7#b7 of the fourth proviso2 7#b7 available for activities eligible under paragraph 7#b7 of the fourth proviso2 and 7#c7 administered as if apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that1 except as provided in the preceding proviso1 the funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#f7 of the fourth proviso1 for a bridge replacement and rehabilitation program shall be used for highway bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects on public roads3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of this heading for the bridge replacement and rehabilitation program1 the ,secretary shall calculate the percentages of total deck area of bridges 7including the percentages of total deck area classified as in poor condition7 and the percentages of total bridge counts 7including the percentages of total bridges classified as in poor condition7 based on the ,national ,bridge ,inventory as of ,december #ca1 #bjah3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purposes of funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#g7 of the fourth proviso1 for a competitive highway bridge program1 the ,secretary shall provide competitive grants for replacement1 rehabilitation1 preservation1 protection1 and construction of bridges on public roads3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purposes of funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#g7 of the fourth proviso1 for a competitive highway bridge program1 the ,secretary shall prioritize grant awards for bridge projects that are located in3 7#a7 ,states with high bridge replacement unit costs2 or 7#b7 rural areas that are geographically isolated or do not have alternate roadways to access a community3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purposes of funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#h7 of the fourth proviso1 for construction of the ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system1 the term ,appalachian ,state means a ,state that contains #a or more counties 7including any political subdivision located within the area7 in the ,appalachian region as defined in section #adajb7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading for construction of the ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that a project carried out with funds made available under this heading for construction of the ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system shall be carried out in the same manner as a project under section #adeja of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that subject to the following proviso1 funds made available under this heading for construction of the ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system shall be apportioned to ,appalachian ,states according to the percentages derived from the #bjab ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system ,cost-to-,complete ,estimate1 adopted in ,appalachian ,regional ,commission ,resolution ,number #gcf1 and confirmed as each ,appalachian ,state's relative share of the estimated remaining need to complete the ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system1 adjusted to exclude those corridors that such ,states have no current plans to complete1 as reported in the #bjac ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system ,completion ,report1 unless those ,states have modified and assigned a higher priority for completion of an ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system corridor1 as reported in the #bjbj ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system ,future ,outlook3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall adjust apportionments made under the preceding proviso so that no ,appalachian ,state shall be apportioned an amount in excess of #cj percent of the amount made available for construction of the ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall consult with the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission in making adjustments under the preceding two provisos3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the costs for which an expenditure is made for construction of the ,appalachian ,development ,highway ,system under this heading shall be up to #ajj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that a grant made with funds made available under this heading1 in paragraph 7#aj7 of the fourth proviso1 shall be administered in the same manner as a grant made under subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,federal ,,highway ,,administration #abj4 7a7 ,for fiscal year #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 not distribute from the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways-- 7,a7 amounts authorized for administrative expenses and programs by section #ajd7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 amounts authorized for the ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics2 7#b7 not distribute an amount from the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways 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 years the funds for which are allocated by the ,secretary 7or apportioned by the ,secretary under sections #bjb or #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 for which obligation limitation was provided in a previous fiscal year2 7#c7 determine the proportion that-- 7,a7 the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways1 less the aggregate of amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 bears to 7,b7 the total of the sums authorized to be appropriated for the ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs 7other than sums authorized to be appropriated for provisions of law described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aa7 of subsection 7b7 and sums authorized to be appropriated for section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 equal to the amount referred to in subsection 7b77#ab7 for such fiscal year71 less the aggregate of the amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 7#d7 distribute the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways1 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 the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act and title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or apportioned by the ,secretary under sections #bjb or #bjd of that 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 such fiscal year2 and 7#e7 distribute the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways1 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 ,national ,highway ,performance ,program in section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 that are exempt from the limitation under subsection 7b77#ab7 and the amounts apportioned under sections #bjb and #bjd of that 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 such 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 such fiscal year4 7b7 ,exceptions from obligation limitation ,the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways 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#aje ,stat4 #bjbg72 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 and 7#ab7 section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7but1 for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjbb1 only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj74 7c7 ,redistribution of unused obligation authority ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 after ,august #a of such fiscal year-- 7#a7 revise a distribution of the obligation limitation made available under subsection 7a7 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 sections #add 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,public ,law #aab-ada7 and #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,applicability of obligation limitations to transportation research programs 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways shall apply to contract authority for transportation research programs carried out under-- 7,a7 chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 title ,,vi of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,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 7e7 ,redistribution of certain authorized funds 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of distribution of obligation limitation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall distribute to the ,states any funds 7excluding funds authorized for the program under section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code7 that-- 7,a7 are authorized to be appropriated for such 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 such fiscal year because of the imposition of any obligation limitation for such 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 7a77#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 #aba4 ,notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 funds received by the ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics from the sale of data products1 for necessary expenses incurred pursuant to chapter #fc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be credited to the ,federal-aid highways account for the purpose of reimbursing the ,bureau for such expenses3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be subject to the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs4 #abb4 ,not less than #ae days prior to waiving1 under his or her statutory authority1 any ,buy ,america requirement for ,federal-aid highways projects1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make an informal public notice and comment opportunity on the intent to issue such waiver and the reasons therefor3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide an annual report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on any waivers granted under the ,buy ,america requirements4 #abc4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to make a grant for a project under section #aag of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 unless the ,secretary1 at least #fj days before making a grant under that section1 provides written notification to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of the proposed grant1 including an evaluation and justification for the project and the amount of the proposed grant award3 ,provided1 ,that the written notification required in the preceding proviso shall be made not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abd4 7a7 ,a ,state or territory1 as defined in section #afe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 may use for any project eligible under section #acc7;b7 of title #bc or section #afe of title #bc and located within the boundary of the ,state or territory any earmarked amount1 and any associated obligation limitation3 ,provided1 ,that the ,department of ,transportation for the ,state or territory for which the earmarked amount was originally designated or directed notifies the ,secretary of its intent to use its authority under this section and submits an annual report to the ,secretary identifying the projects to which the funding would be applied4 ,notwithstanding the original period of availability of funds to be obligated under this section1 such funds and associated obligation limitation shall remain available for obligation for a period of #c fiscal years after the fiscal year in which the ,secretary is notified4 ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out with funds made available under this section shall be the same as associated with the earmark4 7b7 ,in this section1 the term earmarked amount means-- 7#a7 congressionally directed spending1 as defined in rule ,,xliv of the ,standing ,rules of the ,senate1 identified in a prior law1 report1 or joint explanatory statement1 which was authorized to be appropriated or appropriated more than #aj fiscal years prior to the current fiscal year1 and administered by the ,federal ,highway ,administration2 or 7#b7 a congressional earmark1 as defined in rule ,,xxi of the ,rules of the ,house of ,representatives1 identified in a prior law1 report1 or joint explanatory statement1 which was authorized to be appropriated or appropriated more than #aj fiscal years prior to the current fiscal year1 and administered by the ,federal ,highway ,administration4 7c7 ,the authority under subsection 7a7 may be exercised only for those projects or activities that have obligated less than #aj percent of the amount made available for obligation as of ,october #a of the current fiscal year1 and shall be applied to projects within the same general geographic area within #be miles for which the funding was designated1 except that a ,state or territory may apply such authority to unexpended balances of funds from projects or activities the ,state or territory certifies have been closed and for which payments have been made under a final voucher4 7d7 ,the ,secretary shall submit consolidated reports of the information provided by the ,states and territories annually to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 #abe4 ,until final guidance is published1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall adjudicate requests for ,buy ,america waivers under the criteria that were in effect prior to ,april #ag1 #bjah4 #abf4 ,section #aaje7;e77#e77;,a7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aje ,stat4 #bjcb2 #aji ,stat4 #eig2 #aah ,stat4 #bic2 #acc ,stat4 #cjah7 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by inserting clauses 7i7 and 7iv7 of subsection7c77#ch77;,a71 after subsection 7c77#cg714 ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration ,,motor ,,carrier ,,safety ,,operations ,,and ,,programs 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in the implementation1 execution and administration of motor carrier safety operations and programs pursuant to section #caaaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 #bhh1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account71 together with advances and reimbursements received by the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration1 the sum of which shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for implementation1 execution1 or administration of motor carrier safety operations and programs authorized under title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not exceed total obligations of #bhh1jjj1jjj1 for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,operations and ,programs for fiscal year #bjbb1 of which #i1jgc1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 is for the research and technology program1 and of which not less than #ce1ccd1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 is for development1 modernization1 enhancement1 continued operation1 and maintenance of information technology and information management4 ,,motor ,,carrier ,,safety ,,grants 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out sections #caajb1 #caajc1 #caajd1 and #cacac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 #cic1hjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for the implementation or execution of motor carrier safety programs shall not exceed total obligations of #cic1hjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjbb for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,grants3 ,provided further1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading3 7#a7 #cjh1gjj1jjj shall be available for the motor carrier safety assistance program2 7#b7 #cc1bjj1jjj shall be available for the commercial driver's license program implementation program2 7#c7 #di1ijj1jjj shall be available for the high priority activities program1 of which #e1jjj1jjj is to be made available from prior year unobligated contract authority provided for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,grants in the ,transportation ,equity ,act for the #bast ,century 7,public ,law #aje-agh71 ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei71 or other appropriations or authorization ,acts2 and 7#d7 #b1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the commercial motor vehicle operators grant program1 of which #a1jjj1jjj is to be made available from prior year unobligated contract authority provided for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,grants in the ,transportation ,equity ,act for the #bast ,century 7,public ,law #aje-agh71 ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei71 or other appropriations or authorization ,acts4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,federal ,,motor ,,carrier ,,safety ,,administration #acj4 ,the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration shall update annual inspection regulations under ,appendix ,g to subchapter ,b of chapter ,,iii of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as recommended by ,,gao-#ai-bfd4 #aca4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,transportation by this ,act or any other ,act may be obligated or expended to implement1 administer1 or enforce the requirements of section #caacg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any regulation issued by the ,secretary pursuant to such section1 with respect to the use of electronic logging devices by operators of commercial motor vehicles1 as defined in section #caacb7a7 of such title1 transporting livestock as defined in section #fjb of the ,emergency ,livestock ,feed ,assistance ,act of #aihh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adga7 or insects4 ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration ,,operations ,,and ,,research ,for expenses necessary to discharge the functions of the ,secretary1 with respect to traffic and highway safety authorized under chapter #cja and part ,c of subtitle ,,vi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bbj1eej1jjj1 of which #dj1jjj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 ,,operations ,,and ,,research 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 including behavioral research on ,automated ,driving ,systems and ,advanced ,driver ,assistance ,systems and improving consumer responses to safety recalls1 section #djaa of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 and chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #aee1cjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the total obligations for which1 in fiscal year #bjbb1 are in excess of #aee1cjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #adi1hjj1jjj shall be for programs authorized under section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 including behavioral research on ,automated ,driving ,systems and ,advanced ,driver ,assistance ,systems and improving consumer responses to safety recalls1 and section #djaa of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id72 and 7#b7 #e1ejj1jjj shall be for the ,national ,driver ,register authorized under chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that within the #aee1cjj1jjj obligation limitation for operations and research1 #bj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 and shall be in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed on obligations for future years3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts for behavioral research on ,automated ,driving ,systems and ,advanced ,driver ,assistance ,systems and improving consumer responses to safety recalls are in addition to any other funds provided for those purposes for fiscal year #bjbb in this ,act4 ,,highway ,,traffic ,,safety ,,grants 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out provisions of sections #djb1 #djd1 and #dje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and grant administration expenses under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to remain available until expended1 #fbc1jag1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account73 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs for which the total obligations in fiscal year #bjbb are in excess of #fbc1jag1jjj for programs authorized under sections #djb1 #djd1 and #dje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and grant administration expenses under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #bgi1hjj1jjj shall be for ,highway ,safety ,programs under section #djb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 #bhe1ijj1jjj shall be for ,national ,priority ,safety ,programs under section #dje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 #cj1ejj1jjj shall be for the ,high ,visibility ,enforcement ,program under section #djd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#d7 #bf1hag1jjj shall be for grant administrative expenses under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that none of these funds shall be used for construction1 rehabilitation1 or remodeling costs1 or for office furnishings and fixtures for ,state1 local or private buildings or structures3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #ejj1jjj of the funds made available for ,national ,priority ,safety ,programs under section #dje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for ,impaired ,driving ,countermeasures 7as described in subsection 7d7 of that section7 shall be available for technical assistance to the ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the ,transfers provision under section #dje7;a77#h7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 any amounts transferred to increase the amounts made available under section #djb shall include the obligation authority for such amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of any exercise of the authority granted under the preceding proviso or under section #dje7;a77#h7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 within #e days4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,national ,,highway ,,traffic ,,safety ,,administration #adj4 ,an additional #acj1jjj shall be made available to the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration1 out of the amount limited for section #djb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to pay for travel and related expenses for ,state management reviews and to pay for core competency development training and related expenses for highway safety staff4 #ada4 ,the limitations on obligations for the programs of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration set in this ,act shall not apply to obligations for which obligation authority was made available in previous public laws but only to the extent that the obligation authority has not lapsed or been used4 #adb4 ,none of the funds in this ,act or any other ,act shall be used to enforce the requirements of section #dje7;a77#i7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,federal ,railroad ,administration ,,safety ,,and ,,operations ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 not otherwise provided for1 #bdb1geg1jjj1 of which #be1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts provided under this heading1 up to #b1ajj1jjj shall be available for the alteration and repair of buildings and improvements for fire and life safety1 emergency power system1 waste and potable water management1 and asbestos abatement projects1 to carry out necessary railroad safety1 training1 and research activities at the ,transportation ,technology ,center4 ,,railroad ,,research ,,and ,,development ,for necessary expenses for railroad research and development1 #da1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,federal-,,state ,,partnership ,,for ,,state ,,of ,,good ,,repair ,for necessary expenses related to ,federal-,state ,partnership for ,state of ,good ,repair ,grants as authorized by section #bdiaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bbj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that expenses incidental to the acquisition or construction 7including designing1 engineering1 location surveying1 mapping1 environmental studies1 and acquiring rights-of-way7 of a capital project as defined under section #bdiaa7;a77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 are eligible for funding independently or in conjunction with proposed funding for construction3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may withhold up to #a percent of the amount provided under this heading for the costs of award and project management oversight of grants carried out under section #bdiaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,consolidated ,,rail ,,infrastructure ,,and ,,safety ,,improvements 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses related to ,consolidated ,rail ,infrastructure and ,safety ,improvements ,grants1 as authorized by section #bbijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ebb1hfj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that section #bbije7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to projects for the implementation or sustainment of positive train control systems otherwise eligible under section #bbijg7;c77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading for projects selected for commuter rail passenger transportation may be transferred by the ,secretary1 after selection1 to the appropriate agencies to be administered in accordance with chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall not limit eligible projects from consideration for funding for planning1 engineering1 environmental1 construction1 and design elements of the same project in the same application3 ,provided further1 ,that for amounts available under this heading eligible recipients under section #bbijg7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall include any holding company of a ,class ,,ii railroad or ,class ,,iii railroad 7as those terms are defined in section #bjajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code73 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances remaining after #f years from the date of enactment of this ,act may be used for any eligible project under section #bbijg7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #abj1hfj1jjj shall be made available for the purposes1 and in amounts1 specified for ,congressionally directed spending in the table entitled ,incorporation of ,congressionally ,directed ,spending1 for ,consolidated ,rail ,infrastructure and ,safety ,improvements included in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that any remaining funds available after the distribution of funds under the preceding proviso shall be available to the ,secretary to distribute as discretionary grants under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may withhold up to #b percent of the amount provided under this heading for the costs of award and project management oversight of grants carried out under section #bbijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,restoration ,,and ,,enhancement ,for necessary expenses related to ,restoration and ,enhancement ,grants1 as authorized by section #bddjh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may withhold up to #b percent of the funds provided under this heading to fund the costs of award and project management and oversight3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading may be provided to make payments for use of ,amtrak equipment under ,section #bji of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7division ,b1 title ,,ii of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb1 as amended71 whether characterized as a capital cost or operating cost1 and notwithstanding any limitation in paragraph 7c7 of that section3 ,provided further1 ,that the preceding proviso shall apply to amounts made available under this heading in previous fiscal years if such funds are announced in a notice of funding opportunity that includes funds made available under this heading4 ,,northeast ,,corridor ,,grants ,,to ,,the ,,national ,,railroad ,,passenger ,,corporation ,to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation for activities associated with the ,northeast ,corridor as authorized by section #aaaja7;a7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aad-id71 #ifh1fib1fic1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to one-half of #a percent of the funds provided under both this heading and the ,national ,network ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation heading to fund the costs of project management and oversight of activities authorized by section #aaaja7;c7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aad-id3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to the project management oversight funds authorized under section #aaaja7;c7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aad-id1 the ,secretary may retain up to an additional #e1jjj1jjj of the funds provided under this heading to fund expenses associated with the ,northeast ,corridor ,commission established under section #bdije of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading and the ,national ,network ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation heading1 not less than #ge1jjj1jjj shall be made available to bring ,amtrak-served facilities and stations into compliance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading and the ,national ,network ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation heading1 #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to fund the replacement of the single-level passenger cars used on the ,northeast ,corridor1 ,state-supported routes1 and long-distance routes1 as such terms are defined in section #bdajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,national ,,network ,,grants ,,to ,,the ,,national ,,railroad ,,passenger ,,corporation ,to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation for activities associated with the ,national ,network as authorized by section #aaaja7;b7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aad-id71 #a1gca1cjg1cjg1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to an additional #b1jjj1jjj of the funds provided under this heading to fund expenses associated with the ,state-,supported ,route ,committee established under section #bdgab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that at least #ej1jjj1jjj of the amount provided under this heading shall be available for the development1 installation and operation of railroad safety improvements1 including the implementation of a positive train control system1 on ,state-supported routes as defined under section #bdajb7ac7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 on which positive train control systems are not required by law or regulation as identified on or before the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that any unobligated balances from amounts provided under this heading in prior ,acts for the development1 installation and operation of railroad safety technology on ,state-supported routes on which positive train control systems are not required by law or regulation shall also be available for railroad safety improvements on ,state-supported routes as identified on or before the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading shall be used by ,amtrak to give notice under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 of section #bdgjf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to long-distance routes 7as defined in section #bdajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 on which ,amtrak is the sole operator on a host railroad's line and a positive train control system is not required by law or regulation1 or1 except in an emergency or during maintenance or construction outages impacting such routes1 to otherwise discontinue1 reduce the frequency of1 suspend1 or substantially alter the route of rail service on any portion of such route operated in fiscal year #bjah1 including implementation of service permitted by section #bdcje7;a77#c77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 in lieu of rail service4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,federal ,,railroad ,,administration 7,,including ,,rescissions7 #aej4 ,none of the funds made available to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation may be used to fund any overtime costs in excess of #ce1jjj for any individual employee3 ,provided1 ,that the ,president of ,amtrak may waive the cap set in the preceding proviso for specific employees when the ,president of ,amtrak determines such a cap poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the system3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,president of ,amtrak shall report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations no later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a summary of all overtime payments incurred by ,amtrak for #bjba and the #c prior calendar years3 ,provided further1 ,that such summary shall include the total number of employees that received waivers and the total overtime payments ,amtrak paid to employees receiving waivers for each month for #bjba and for the #c prior calendar years4 #aea4 ,none of the funds made available to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation under the headings ,northeast ,corridor ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation and ,national ,network ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation may be used to reduce the total number of ,amtrak ,police ,department uniformed officers patrolling on board passenger trains or at stations1 facilities or rights-of-way below the staffing level on ,may #a1 #bjai4 #aeb4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation in contravention of the ,worker ,adjustment and ,retraining ,notification ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #baja et seq474 #aec4 ,of the unobligated balances of funds remaining from-- 7#a7 ,railroad ,safety ,grants accounts totaling #a1gae1dad4cd appropriated by the following public laws are hereby permanently rescinded3 7,a7 ,public ,law #aje-bgg a total of #g1jeb4gi under the heading ,railroad ,safety2 7,b7 ,public ,law #aac-bce a total of #aij1bfe4ia from section #aec under the heading ,administrative ,provisions--,federal ,railroad ,administration2 and 7,c7 ,public ,law #aad-aac a total of #a1eah1jie4fd2 and 7#b7 ,capital ,assistance for ,high ,speed ,rail ,corridors and ,intercity ,passenger ,rail ,service account totaling #ac1cbg1jjf4ci appropriated by ,public ,law #aaa-aag is hereby permanently rescinded4 #aed4 ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 long-distance passenger rail routes provide much-needed transportation access for #d1gjj1jjj riders in #cbe communities in #dj ,states and are particularly important in rural areas2 and 7#b7 long-distance passenger rail routes and services should be sustained to ensure connectivity throughout the ,national ,network 7as defined in section #bdajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 ,federal ,transit ,administration ,,administrative ,,expenses ,for necessary administrative expenses of the ,federal ,transit ,administration's programs authorized by chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #aca1ejj1jjj which shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc3 ,provided1 ,that upon submission to the ,congress of the fiscal year #bjbc ,president's budget1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall transmit to ,congress the annual report on ,capital ,investment ,grants1 including proposed allocations for fiscal year #bjbc4 ,,transit ,,formula ,,grants 7,,liquidation ,,of ,,contract ,,authorization7 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,highway ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in the ,federal ,public ,transportation ,assistance ,program in this account1 and for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecab1 #ecad1 #ecah1 #ecbi7;e77#f71 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 and #ecdj1 as amended by the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act1 section #bjjje7;b7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and section #cjjf7;b7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act1 #aj1hjj1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,mass ,transit ,account of the ,highway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for the implementation or execution of programs authorized under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecab1 #ecad1 #ecah1 #ecbi7;e77#f71 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 and #ecdj1 as amended by the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act1 section #bjjje7;b7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and section #cjjf7;b7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act1 shall not exceed total obligations of #aj1aej1cdh1dfb in fiscal year #bjbb3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the cost of activities carried out under #di ,u4,s4,c4 section #ecab shall not exceed #hj percent1 except that if there is substantial public interest or benefit1 the ,secretary may approve a greater ,federal share4 ,,transit ,,infrastructure ,,grants ,for an additional amount for buses and bus facilities grants under section #ecci of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 low or no emission grants under section #ecci7;c7 of such title1 formula grants to rural areas under section #ecaa of such title1 high density state apportionments under section #ecdj7;d7 of such title1 state of good repair grants under section #eccg of such title1 ferry boats grants under section #ecjg7;h7 of such title1 bus testing facilities under section #ecah of such title1 grants to areas of persistent poverty1 innovative mobility solutions grants under section #ecab of such title1 and accelerating innovative mobility initiative grants under section #ecab such title1 #gef1iih1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums provided under this heading-- 7#a7 #cjj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the buses and bus facilities grants as authorized under section #ecci of such title1 of which #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the buses and bus facilities formula grants as authorized under section #ecci7;a7 of such title1 and #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be available for buses and bus facilities competitive grants as authorized under section #ecci7;b7 of such title2 7#b7 #acb1jjj1jjj shall be available for the low or no emission grants as authorized under section #ecci7;c7 of such title3 ,provided1 ,that the minimum grant award shall be not less than #gej1jjj2 7#c7 #de1jjj1jjj shall be available for formula grants for rural areas as authorized under section #ecaa of such title2 7#d7 #de1jjj1jjj shall be available for the high density state apportionments as authorized under section #ecdj7;d7 of such title2 7#e7 #de1jjj1jjj shall be available for state of good repair grants as authorized under section #eccg of such title2 7#f7 #ac1jjj1jjj shall be available for ferry boat grants as authorized under section #ecjg7;h7 of such title3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts provided under this subparagraph1 no less than #f1jjj1jjj shall be available for low or zero-emission ferries or ferries using electric battery or fuel cell components and the infrastructure to support such ferries2 7#g7 #b1jjj1jjj shall be available for the operation and maintenance of the bus testing facilities selected under section #ecah of such title2 7#h7 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be available for competitive grants to eligible entities to assist areas of persistent poverty or disadvantaged communities as defined in section #aic of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that grants shall be for planning1 engineering1 or development of technical or financing plans for projects eligible under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that eligible entities are those defined as eligible recipients or subrecipients under sections #ecjg1 #ecaj or #ecaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and are in areas of persistent poverty3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal ,transit ,administration should complete outreach to such counties and the departments of transportation within applicable ,states via personal contact1 webinars1 web materials and other appropriate methods determined by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,transit ,administration3 ,provided further1 ,that ,state departments of transportation may apply on behalf of eligible entities within their ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal ,transit ,administration should encourage grantees to work with non-profits or other entities of their choosing in order to develop planning1 technical1 engineering1 or financing plans3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal ,transit ,administration shall encourage grantees to partner with non-profits that can assist with making projects low or no emissions2 7#i7 #a1jjj1jjj shall be available for the demonstration and deployment of innovative mobility solutions as authorized under section #ecab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts shall be available for competitive grants or cooperative agreements for the development of software to facilitate the provision of demand-response public transportation service that dispatches public transportation fleet vehicles through riders mobile devices or other advanced means3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall evaluate the potential for software developed with grants or cooperative agreements to be shared for use by public transportation agencies2 7#aj7 #a1jjj1jjj shall be for the accelerating innovative mobility initiative as authorized under section #ecab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts shall be available for competitive grants to improve mobility and enhance the rider experience with a focus on innovative service delivery models1 creative financing1 novel partnerships1 and integrated payment solutions in order to help disseminate proven innovation mobility practices throughout the public transportation industry2 and 7#aa7 #aeb1iih1jjj shall be made available for the purposes1 and in amounts1 specified for ,congressionally directed spending in the table entitled ,incorporation of ,congressionally ,directed ,spending for ,transit ,infrastructure ,grants included in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that any remaining funds available after the distribution of funds under the preceding proviso shall be available to the ,secretary to distribute as discretionary grants under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that projects funded under paragraph 7#h7 of this heading shall be for not less than #ij percent of the net total project cost3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available by this heading shall be derived from the general fund3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading shall not be subject to any limitation on obligations for transit programs set forth in any ,act4 ,,technical ,,assistance ,,and ,,training ,for necessary expenses to carry out section #ecad of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #g1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 of which not less than #a1ejj1jjj shall be for a cooperative agreement through which the ,federal ,transit ,administration assists small-urban1 rural and tribal public transit recipients and planning organizations with applied innovation and capacity-building3 ,provided1 ,that the assistance provided under this heading does not duplicate the activities of section #ecaa7;b7 or section #ecab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,capital ,,investment ,,grants ,for necessary expenses to carry out fixed guideway capital investment grants under section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #cjje7;b7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 #b1bdh1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #a1dbe1jjj1jjj shall be available for projects authorized under section #ecji7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #dej1jjj1jjj shall be available for projects authorized under section #ecji7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bej1ebj1jjj shall be available for projects authorized under section #ecji7;h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be available for projects authorized under section #cjje7;b7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall continue to administer the capital investment grants program in accordance with the procedural and substantive requirements of section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and of section #cjje7;b7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that projects that receive a grant agreement under the ,expedited ,project ,delivery for ,capital ,investment ,grants ,pilot ,program under section #cjje7;b7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act shall be deemed eligible for funding provided for projects under section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 without further evaluation or rating under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that such funding shall not exceed the ,federal share under section #cjje7;b73 ,provided further1 ,that funds allocated pursuant to #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji to any project during fiscal years #bjae or #bjag shall remain allocated to that project until ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 ,,grants ,,to ,,the ,,washington ,,metropolitan ,,area ,,transit ,,authority ,for grants to the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority as authorized under section #fja of division ,b of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb71 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation shall approve grants for capital and preventive maintenance expenditures for the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority only after receiving and reviewing a request for each specific project3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall determine that the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority has placed the highest priority on those investments that will improve the safety of the system before approving such grants3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary1 in order to ensure safety throughout the rail system1 may waive the requirements of section #fja7;e77#a7 of division ,b of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb74 ,,transit ,,research ,for necessary expenses to carry out section #ecab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ah1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,federal ,,transit ,,administration 7,,including ,,rescissions7 #afj4 ,the limitations on obligations for the programs of the ,federal ,transit ,administration shall not apply to any authority under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecch1 previously made available for obligation1 or to any other authority previously made available for obligation4 #afa4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated or limited by this ,act under the heading ,capital ,investment ,grants of the ,federal ,transit ,administration for projects specified in this ,act or identified in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act not obligated by ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 and other recoveries1 shall be directed to projects eligible to use the funds for the purposes for which they were originally provided4 #afb4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any funds appropriated before ,october #a1 #bjba1 under any section of chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that remain available for expenditure1 may be transferred to and administered under the most recent appropriation heading for any such section4 #afc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act or any other ,act shall be used to adjust apportionments or withhold funds from apportionments pursuant to section #iejc7;e77#d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #iejc7;e77#d774 #afd4 ,an eligible recipient of a grant under section #ecci7;c7 may submit an application in partnership with other entities1 including a transit vehicle manufacturer1 that intend to participate in the implementation of a project under section #ecci7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and a project awarded with such partnership shall be treated as satisfying the requirement for a competitive procurement under section #ecbe7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the named entity4 #afe4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act or any other ,act shall be used to impede or hinder project advancement or approval for any project seeking a ,federal contribution from the capital investment grant program of greater than #dj percent of project costs as authorized under section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aff4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used by the ,department of ,transportation to implement any policy that requires a capital investment grant project to receive a medium or higher project rating before taking actions to finalize an environmental impact statement4 #afg4 ,of the unobligated amounts made available for prior fiscal years to ,formula ,grants in ,treasury ,account #fi-,x-#aabi1 a total of #f1gcd1cef are hereby permanently rescinded3 ,provided1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress as an emergency or disaster relief requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #afh4 ,any unexpended balances from amounts previously appropriated for low or no emission vehicle component assessment under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecab7;h7 under the headings ,transit ,formula ,grants and ,transit ,infrastructure ,grants in fiscal years #bjba through #bjbb may be used by the facilities selected for such vehicle component assessment for capital projects in order to build new infrastructure and enhance existing facilities in order to expand bus and component testing capability1 in accordance with the industry stakeholder testing objectives and capabilities as outlined through the work of the ,federal ,transit ,administration ,transit ,vehicle ,innovation and ,deployment ,centers program and included in the ,center for ,transportation and the ,environment report submitted to the ,federal ,transit ,administration for review4 ,great ,lakes ,st4 ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation ,the ,great ,lakes ,st4 ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation is hereby authorized to make such expenditures1 within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to the ,corporation1 and in accord with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations1 as provided by section #iajd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the ,corporation's budget for the current fiscal year4 ,,operations ,,and ,,maintenance 7,,harbor ,,maintenance ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for necessary expenses to conduct the operations1 maintenance1 and capital infrastructure activities on portions of the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway owned1 operated1 and maintained by the ,great ,lakes ,st4 ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation1 #cg1gjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund1 pursuant to section #baj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch73 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 not less than #ad1ejj1jjj shall be for the seaway infrastructure program and not more than #a1ejj1jjj shall be for activities pursuant to section #ihd7;a77#ab7 of title #cc1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,maritime ,administration ,,maritime ,,security ,,program 7,,including ,,rescission7 ,for necessary expenses to maintain and preserve a ,u4,s4-flag merchant fleet as authorized under chapter #eca of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 to serve the national security needs of the ,united ,states1 #cah1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations made available under this heading1 #db1jjj1jjj is hereby permanently rescinded4 ,,cable ,,security ,,fleet ,for the cable security fleet program1 as authorized under chapter #ecb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,tanker ,,security ,,program ,for the tanker security fleet program1 as authorized under section #ecdjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #fj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,operations ,,and ,,training 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses of operations and training activities authorized by law1 #agb1bjd1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading-- 7#a7 #he1jcb1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 shall be for the operations of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy2 7#b7 #e1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for facilities maintenance and repair1 and equipment1 at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy2 7#c7 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 shall be for the ,maritime ,environmental and ,technical ,assistance program authorized under section #ejcjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#d7 #aj1hai1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for the ,america's ,marine ,highways ,program to make grants for the purposes authorized under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of section #eefja7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall transmit to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations the annual report on sexual assault and sexual harassment at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy as required pursuant to section #ceaj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for fiscal year #bjag 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #eacah73 ,provided further1 ,that available balances under this heading for the ,short ,sea ,transportation ,program 7now known as the ,america's ,marine ,highway ,program7 from prior year recoveries shall be available to carry out activities authorized under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of section #eefja7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,state ,,maritime ,,academy ,,operations ,for necessary expenses of operations1 support1 and training activities for ,state ,maritime ,academies1 #dcc1cjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #cj1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for maintenance1 repair1 life extension1 insurance1 and capacity improvement of ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet training ships1 and for support of training ship operations at the ,state ,maritime ,academies1 of which up to #h1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for expenses related to training mariners2 and for costs associated with training vessel sharing pursuant to #df ,u4,s4,c4 #eaejd7;g77#c7 for costs associated with mobilizing1 operating and demobilizing the vessel1 including travel costs for students1 faculty and crew1 the costs of the general agent1 crew costs1 fuel1 insurance1 operational fees1 and vessel hire costs1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 #cij1fjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for the ,national ,security ,multi-,mission ,vessel ,program1 including funds for construction1 planning1 administration1 and design of school ships2 7#c7 #b1djj1jjj to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 shall be for the ,student ,incentive ,program2 7#d7 #c1hjj1jjj shall remain available until expended1 shall be for training ship fuel assistance2 and 7#e7 #f1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 shall be for direct payments for ,state ,maritime ,academies4 ,,assistance ,,to ,,small ,,shipyards ,to make grants to qualified shipyards as authorized under section #edaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,ship ,,disposal ,for necessary expenses related to the disposal of obsolete vessels in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet of the ,maritime ,administration1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,maritime ,,guaranteed ,,loan 7,,title ,,xi7 ,,program ,,account 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for administrative expenses to carry out the guaranteed loan program1 #c1jjj1jjj1 which shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriations for ,maritime ,administration--,operations and ,training4 ,,port ,,infrastructure ,,development ,,program ,to make grants to improve port facilities as authorized under section #ejcjb7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bdj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that projects eligible for amounts made available under this heading shall be projects for coastal seaports1 inland river ports1 or ,great ,lakes ports3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,maritime ,administration shall distribute amounts made available under this heading as discretionary grants to port authorities or commissions or their subdivisions and agents under existing authority1 as well as to a ,state or political subdivision of a ,state or local government1 a ,tribal ,government1 a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more ,states1 a special purpose district with a transportation function1 a multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities1 or a lead entity described above jointly with a private entity or group of private entities3 ,provided further1 ,that projects eligible for amounts made available under this heading shall be designed to improve the safety1 efficiency1 or reliability of the movement of goods into1 out of1 around1 or within a port and located-- 7#a7 within the boundary of a port2 or 7#b7 outside the boundary of a port1 and directly related to port operations1 or to an intermodal connection to a port3 ,provided further1 ,that project awards eligible under this heading shall be only for-- 7#a7 port gate improvements2 7#b7 road improvements both within and connecting to the port2 7#c7 rail improvements both within and connecting to the port2 7#d7 berth improvements 7including docks1 wharves1 piers and dredging incidental to the improvement project72 7#e7 fixed landside improvements in support of cargo operations 7such as silos1 elevators1 conveyors1 container terminals1 ,ro_/,ro structures including parking garages necessary for intermodal freight transfer1 warehouses including refrigerated facilities1 lay-down areas1 transit sheds1 and other such facilities72 7#f7 utilities necessary for safe operations 7including lighting1 stormwater1 and other such improvements that are incidental to a larger infrastructure project72 7#g7 improvements that reduce environmental impact7s7 of port operations 7including resiliency improvements72 or 7#h7 a combination of activities described above3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the costs for which an amount is provided under this heading shall be up to #hj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that for grants awarded under this heading1 the minimum grant size shall be #a1jjj1jjj4 ,,administrative ,,provisions--,,maritime ,,administration #agj4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 in addition to any existing authority1 the ,maritime ,administration is authorized to furnish utilities and services and make necessary repairs in connection with any lease1 contract1 or occupancy involving ,government property under control of the ,maritime ,administration3 ,provided1 ,that payments received therefor shall be credited to the appropriation charged with the cost thereof and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that rental payments under any such lease1 contract1 or occupancy for items other than such utilities1 services1 or repairs shall be deposited into the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts4 ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration ,,operational ,,expenses ,for necessary operational expenses of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 #bi1ajj1jjj1 of which #d1ejj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 ,,hazardous ,,materials ,,safety ,for expenses necessary to discharge the hazardous materials safety functions of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 #ff1hbi1jjj1 of which #g1egj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd3 ,provided1 ,that up to #hjj1jjj in fees collected under section #eajh7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be deposited in the general fund of the ,treasury as offsetting receipts3 ,provided further1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation1 to be available until expended1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training1 for reports publication and dissemination1 and for travel expenses incurred in performance of hazardous materials exemptions and approvals functions4 ,,pipeline ,,safety 7,,pipeline ,,safety ,,fund7 7,,oil ,,spill ,,liability ,,trust ,,fund7 ,for expenses necessary to carry out a pipeline safety program1 as authorized by section #fjajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and to discharge the pipeline program responsibilities of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij1 #ahb1fej1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 of which #bg1fej1jjj shall be derived from the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund2 of which #adf1fjj1jjj shall be derived from the ,pipeline ,safety ,fund2 of which #djj1jjj shall be derived from the fees collected under section #fjcjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and deposited in the ,liquefied ,natural ,gas ,siting ,account for compliance reviews of liquefied natural gas facilities2 and of which #h1jjj1jjj shall be derived from fees collected under section #fjcjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and deposited in the ,underground ,natural ,gas ,storage ,facility ,safety ,account for the purpose of carrying out section #fjada of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #a1jeh1jjj of the funds provided under this heading shall be for the ,one-,call ,state grant program3 ,provided further1 ,that any amounts provided under this heading in this ,act or in prior ,acts for research contracts1 grants1 cooperative agreements or research other transactions agreements 7,o,t,as7 shall require written notification to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #c full business days before such research contracts1 grants1 cooperative agreements1 or research ,o,t,as are announced by the ,department of ,transportation4 ,,emergency ,,preparedness ,,grants 7,,limitation ,,on ,,obligations7 7,,emergency ,,preparedness ,,fund7 ,for expenses necessary to carry out the ,emergency ,preparedness ,grants program1 not more than #bh1cah1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 from amounts made available by section #eaaf7;h7 and subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #eabh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #eaaf7;h77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 not more than #d percent of the amounts made available from this account shall be available to pay the administrative costs of carrying out sections #eaaf1 #eajg7;e71 and #eajh7;g77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #eabh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the limitation on obligations provided under this heading1 prior year recoveries recognized in the current year shall be available to develop and deliver hazardous materials emergency response training for emergency responders1 including response activities for the transportation of crude oil1 ethanol1 flammable liquids1 and other hazardous commodities by rail1 consistent with ,national ,fire ,protection ,association standards1 and to make such training available through an electronic format3 ,provided further1 ,that the prior year recoveries made available under this heading shall also be available to carry out sections #eaaf7;a77#a77;,c71 #eaaf7;h71 #eaaf7;i71 and #eajg7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,office of ,inspector ,general ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general to carry out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #ajc1aej1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have all necessary authority1 in carrying out the duties specified in the ,inspector ,general ,act1 as amended 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #c71 to investigate allegations of fraud1 including false statements to the government 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja71 by any person or entity that is subject to regulation by the ,department of ,transportation4 ,general ,provisions--,department of ,transportation #ahj4 7a7 ,during the current fiscal year1 applicable appropriations to the ,department of ,transportation shall be available for maintenance and operation of aircraft2 hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft2 purchase of liability insurance for motor vehicles operating in foreign countries on official department business2 and uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,during the current fiscal year1 applicable appropriations to the ,department and its operating administrations shall be available for the purchase1 maintenance1 operation1 and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems that advance the missions of the ,department of ,transportation or an operating administration of the ,department of ,transportation4 7c7 ,any unmanned aircraft system purchased1 procured1 or contracted for by the ,department prior to the date of enactment of this ,act shall be deemed authorized by ,congress as if this provision was in effect when the system was purchased1 procured1 or contracted for4 #aha4 ,appropriations contained in this ,act for the ,department of ,transportation shall be available for services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the rate for an ,executive ,level ,,iv4 #ahb4 7a7 ,no recipient of amounts made available by this ,act shall disseminate personal information 7as defined in section #bgbe7c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code7 obtained by a ,state department of motor vehicles in connection with a motor vehicle record as defined in section #bgbe7a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 except as provided in section #bgba of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 for a use permitted under section #bgba of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall not withhold amounts made available by this ,act for any grantee if a ,state is in noncompliance with this provision4 #ahc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be available for salaries and expenses of more than #abe political and ,presidential appointees in the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided1 ,that none of the personnel covered by this provision may be assigned on temporary detail outside the ,department of ,transportation4 #ahd4 ,funds received by the ,federal ,highway ,administration and ,federal ,railroad ,administration from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training may be credited respectively to the ,federal ,highway ,administration's ,federal-,aid ,highways account and to the ,federal ,railroad ,administration's ,safety and ,operations account1 except for ,state rail safety inspectors participating in training pursuant to section #bjaje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ahe4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be used to make a loan1 loan guarantee1 line of credit1 letter of intent1 federally funded cooperative agreement1 full funding grant agreement1 or discretionary grant unless the ,secretary of ,transportation notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #c full business days before any project competitively selected to receive any discretionary grant award1 letter of intent1 loan commitment1 loan guarantee commitment1 line of credit commitment1 federally funded cooperative agreement1 or full funding grant agreement is announced by the ,department or its operating administrations3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation shall provide the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations with a comprehensive list of all such loans1 loan guarantees1 lines of credit1 letters of intent1 federally funded cooperative agreements1 full funding grant agreements1 and discretionary grants prior to the notification required under the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary gives concurrent notification to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for any quick release of funds from the emergency relief program3 ,provided further1 ,that no notification shall involve funds that are not available for obligation4 #ahf4 ,rebates1 refunds1 incentive payments1 minor fees1 and other funds received by the ,department of ,transportation from travel management centers1 charge card programs1 the subleasing of building space1 and miscellaneous sources are to be credited to appropriations of the ,department of ,transportation and allocated to elements of the ,department of ,transportation using fair and equitable criteria and such funds shall be available until expended4 #ahg4 ,amounts made available by this ,act or any prior ,act that the ,secretary determines represent improper payments by the ,department of ,transportation to a third-party contractor under a financial assistance award1 which are recovered pursuant to law1 shall be available-- 7#a7 to reimburse the actual expenses incurred by the ,department of ,transportation in recovering improper payments3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available by this ,act shall be available until expended2 and 7#b7 to pay contractors for services provided in recovering improper payments or contractor support in the implementation of the ,payment ,integrity ,information ,act of #bjai 7,public ,law #aaf-aag73 ,provided1 ,that amounts in excess of that required for paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7-- 7,a7 shall be credited to and merged with the appropriation from which the improper payments were made1 and shall be available for the purposes and period for which such appropriations are available3 ,provided further1 ,that where specific project or accounting information associated with the improper payment or payments is not readily available1 the ,secretary may credit the amounts to an appropriate account as offsetting collections and such amounts shall be available for the purposes and period associated with the account so credited3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts credited to programs under this subparagraph shall not be subject to any limitation on obligations in this or any other ,act2 or 7,b7 if no such appropriation remains available1 shall be deposited in the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to depositing such recovery in the ,treasury1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of the amount and reasons for such transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of this section1 the term improper payment has the same meaning as that provided in section #ccea7d7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ahh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 if any funds provided by or limited by this ,act are subject to a reprogramming action that requires notice to be provided to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 transmission of such reprogramming notice shall be provided solely to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 and such reprogramming action shall be approved or denied solely by the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation may provide notice to other congressional committees of the action of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on such reprogramming but not sooner than #cj days after the date on which the reprogramming action has been approved or denied by the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 #ahi4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act to the operating administrations may be obligated for the ,office of the ,secretary for the costs related to assessments or reimbursable agreements only when such amounts are for the costs of goods and services that are purchased to provide a direct benefit to the applicable operating administration or administrations4 #aij4 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation is authorized to carry out a program that establishes uniform standards for developing and supporting agency transit pass and transit benefits authorized under section #gije of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 including distribution of transit benefits by various paper and electronic media4 #aia4 ,the ,department of ,transportation may use funds provided by this ,act1 or any other ,act1 to assist a contract under title #di ,u4,s4,c4 or title #bc ,u4,s4,c4 utilizing geographic1 economic1 or any other hiring preference not otherwise authorized by law1 or to amend a rule1 regulation1 policy or other measure that forbids a recipient of a ,federal ,highway ,administration or ,federal ,transit ,administration grant from imposing such hiring preference on a contract or construction project with which the ,department of ,transportation is assisting1 only if the grant recipient certifies the following3 7#a7 that except with respect to apprentices or trainees1 a pool of readily available but unemployed individuals possessing the knowledge1 skill1 and ability to perform the work that the contract requires resides in the jurisdiction2 7#b7 that the grant recipient will include appropriate provisions in its bid document ensuring that the contractor does not displace any of its existing employees in order to satisfy such hiring preference2 and 7#c7 that any increase in the cost of labor1 training1 or delays resulting from the use of such hiring preference does not delay or displace any transportation project in the applicable ,statewide ,transportation ,improvement ,program or ,transportation ,improvement ,program4 #aib4 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to ensure that best practices for ,industrial ,control ,systems ,procurement are up-to-date and shall ensure that systems procured with funds provided under this title were procured using such practices4 #aic4 ,for purposes of this ,act-- 7#a7 the term areas of persistent poverty means any county that has consistently had greater than or equal to #bj percent of the population living in poverty during the #cj-year period preceding the date of enactment of this ,act1 as measured by the #aiij and #bjjj decennial census and the most recent annual ,small ,area ,income and ,poverty ,estimates as estimated by the ,bureau of the ,census2 any census tract with a poverty rate of at least #bj percent as measured by the #bjad-bjah #e-year data series available from the ,american ,community ,survey of the ,bureau of the ,census2 or any territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 the term disadvantaged community means a geographic area 7or areas7 including an ,indian reservation that meet objective criteria of economic distress developed by the ,infrastructure ,finance ,authority in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 which may include-- 7,a7 the percentage of low-income families or the extent of poverty1 including census tracts with persistent poverty2 7,b7 the rate of unemployment or underemployment2 7,c7 the extent of blight and disinvestment2 7,d7 projects that target extremely low-1 very low-1 and low-income families in or outside a designated economic distress area2 or 7,e7 any other criteria designated by the ,infrastructure ,finance ,authority in consultation with such ,secretaries4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,transportation ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbb4 ,,ii ,,department ,,of ,,housing ,,and ,,urban ,,development ,management and ,administration ,,executive ,,offices ,for necessary salaries and expenses for ,executive ,offices1 which shall be comprised of the offices of the ,secretary1 ,deputy ,secretary1 ,adjudicatory ,services1 ,congressional and ,intergovernmental ,relations1 ,public ,affairs1 ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization1 and the ,center for ,faith-,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships1 #ac1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #be1jjj of the amount made available under this heading shall be available to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7referred to in this title as the ,secretary7 for official reception and representation expenses as the ,secretary may determine4 ,,administrative ,,support ,,offices ,for necessary salaries and expenses for ,administrative ,support ,offices1 #fji1fff1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #gi1djj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer2 7#b7 #aae1bjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,general ,counsel1 of which not less than #ai1ijj1jjj shall be for the ,departmental ,enforcement ,center2 7#c7 #baf1djj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,administration2 7#d7 #de1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer2 7#e7 #fj1djj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,field ,policy and ,management2 7#f7 #bh1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,procurement ,officer2 7#g7 #d1bff1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,departmental ,equal ,employment ,opportunity2 and 7#h7 #fa1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading may be used for necessary administrative and non-administrative expenses of the ,department1 not otherwise provided for1 including purchase of uniforms1 or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated under this heading may be used for advertising and promotional activities that directly support program activities funded in this title3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations quarterly written notification regarding the status of pending congressional reports3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide in electronic form all signed reports required by ,congress4 ,,program ,,offices ,for necessary salaries and expenses for ,program ,offices1 #igb1fhg1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc3 ,provided1 ,that of the sums appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 #bfj1ejj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,public and ,indian ,housing2 7#b7 #adg1hhg1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,community ,planning and ,development2 7#c7 #dcd1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,housing1 of which not less than #ac1cjj1jjj shall be for the ,office of ,recapitalization2 7#d7 #ce1ejj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,policy ,development and ,research2 7#e7 #hd1ajj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,fair ,housing and ,equal ,opportunity2 and 7#f7 #aj1gjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,lead ,hazard ,control and ,healthy ,homes4 ,,working ,,capital ,,fund 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for the working capital fund for the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,fund71 pursuant1 in part1 to section #g7;f7 of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cece7;f771 amounts transferred1 including reimbursements pursuant to section #g7;f71 to the ,fund under this heading shall be available only for ,federal shared services used by offices and agencies of the ,department1 and for any such portion of any office or agency's printing1 records management1 space renovation1 furniture1 or supply services the ,secretary has determined shall be provided through the ,fund1 and the operational expenses of the ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that amounts within the ,fund shall not be available to provide services not specifically authorized under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination by the ,secretary that any other service 7or portion thereof7 authorized under this heading shall be provided through the ,fund1 amounts made available in this title for salaries and expenses under the headings ,executive ,offices1 ,administrative ,support ,offices1 ,program ,offices1 and ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association1 for such services shall be transferred to the ,fund1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of its plans for executing such transfers at least #ae days in advance of such transfers4 ,public and ,indian ,housing ,,tenant-,,based ,,rental ,,assistance ,for activities and assistance for the provision of tenant-based rental assistance authorized under the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 7in this title the ,act71 not otherwise provided for1 #bc1gai1bag1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 which shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjba 7in addition to the #d1jjj1jjj1jjj previously appropriated under this heading that shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjba71 and #d1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 which shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjbb3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading are provided as follows3 7#a7 #bd1ebf1ibf1jjj shall be available for renewals of expiring section #h tenant-based annual contributions contracts 7including renewals of enhanced vouchers under any provision of law authorizing such assistance under section #h7t7 of the ,act7 and including renewal of other special purpose incremental vouchers3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 from amounts provided under this paragraph and any carryover1 the ,secretary for the calendar year #bjbb funding cycle shall provide renewal funding for each public housing agency based on validated voucher management system 7,,vms7 leasing and cost data for the prior calendar year and by applying an inflation factor as established by the ,secretary1 by notice published in the ,federal ,register1 and by making any necessary adjustments for the costs associated with the first-time renewal of vouchers under this paragraph including tenant protection and ,choice ,neighborhoods vouchers3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this paragraph may be used to fund a total number of unit months under lease which exceeds a public housing agency's authorized level of units under contract1 except for public housing agencies participating in the ,moving to ,work 7,,mtw7 demonstration1 which are instead governed in accordance with the requirements of the ,,mtw demonstration program or their ,,mtw agreements1 if any3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall1 to the extent necessary to stay within the amount specified under this paragraph 7except as otherwise modified under this paragraph71 prorate each public housing agency's allocation otherwise established pursuant to this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that except as provided in the following provisos1 the entire amount specified under this paragraph 7except as otherwise modified under this paragraph7 shall be obligated to the public housing agencies based on the allocation and pro rata method described above1 and the ,secretary shall notify public housing agencies of their annual budget by the latter of #fj days after enactment of this ,act or ,march #a1 #bjbb3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may extend the notification period with the prior written approval of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall be funded in accordance with the requirements of the ,,mtw demonstration program or their ,,mtw agreements1 if any1 and shall be subject to the same pro rata adjustments under the preceding provisos3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may offset public housing agencies' calendar year #bjbb allocations based on the excess amounts of public housing agencies' net restricted assets accounts1 including ,,hud-held programmatic reserves 7in accordance with ,,vms data in calendar year #bjba that is verifiable and complete71 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall also be subject to the offset1 as determined by the ,secretary1 excluding amounts subject to the single fund budget authority provisions of their ,,mtw agreements1 from the agencies' calendar year #bjbb ,,mtw funding allocation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall use any offset referred to in the preceding two provisos throughout the calendar year to prevent the termination of rental assistance for families as the result of insufficient funding1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and to avoid or reduce the proration of renewal funding allocations3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be available only3 7#a7 for adjustments in the allocations for public housing agencies1 after application for an adjustment by a public housing agency that experienced a significant increase1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in renewal costs of vouchers resulting from unforeseen circumstances or from portability under section #h7r7 of the ,act2 7#b7 for vouchers that were not in use during the previous #ab-month period in order to be available to meet a commitment pursuant to section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act1 or an adjustment for a funding obligation not yet expended in the previous calendar year for a ,,mtw-eligible activity to develop affordable housing for an agency added to the ,,mtw demonstration under the expansion authority provided in section #bci of the ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7division ,l of ,public ,law #aad-aac72 7#c7 for adjustments for costs associated with ,,hud-,veterans ,affairs ,supportive ,housing 7,,hud-,,vash7 vouchers2 7#d7 for public housing agencies that despite taking reasonable cost savings measures1 as determined by the ,secretary1 would otherwise be required to terminate rental assistance for families as a result of insufficient funding2 7#e7 for adjustments in the allocations for public housing agencies that 7i7 are leasing a lower-than-average percentage of their authorized vouchers1 7ii7 have low amounts of budget authority in their net restricted assets accounts and ,,hud-held programmatic reserves1 relative to other agencies1 and 7iii7 are not participating in the ,moving to ,work demonstration1 to enable such agencies to lease more vouchers2 7#f7 for withheld payments in accordance with section #h7o77#h77;,a77ii7 of the ,act for months in the previous calendar year that were subsequently paid by the public housing agency after the agency's actual costs were validated2 and 7#g7 for public housing agencies that have experienced increased costs or loss of units in an area for which the ,president declared a disaster under title ,,iv of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall allocate amounts under the preceding proviso based on need1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be for section #h rental assistance for relocation and replacement of housing units that are demolished or disposed of pursuant to section #ah of the ,act1 conversion of section #bc projects to assistance under section #h1 relocation of witnesses 7including victims of violent crimes7 in connection with efforts to combat crime in public and assisted housing pursuant to a request from a law enforcement or prosecution agency1 enhanced vouchers under any provision of law authorizing such assistance under section #h7t7 of the ,act1 ,choice ,neighborhood vouchers1 mandatory and voluntary conversions1 and tenant protection assistance including replacement and relocation assistance or for project-based assistance to prevent the displacement of unassisted elderly tenants currently residing in section #bjb properties financed between #aiei and #aigd that are refinanced pursuant to ,public ,law #ajf-efi1 as amended1 or under the authority as provided under this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that when a public housing development is submitted for demolition or disposition under section #ah of the ,act1 the ,secretary may provide section #h rental assistance when the units pose an imminent health and safety risk to residents3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may provide section #h rental assistance from amounts made available under this paragraph for units assisted under a project-based subsidy contract funded under the ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance heading under this title where the owner has received a ,notice of ,default and the units pose an imminent health and safety risk to residents3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this paragraph1 no less than #e1jjj1jjj may be available to provide tenant protection assistance1 not otherwise provided under this paragraph1 to residents residing in low vacancy areas and who may have to pay rents greater than #cj percent of household income1 as the result of3 7,a7 the maturity of a ,,hud-insured1 ,,hud-held or section #bjb loan that requires the permission of the ,secretary prior to loan prepayment2 7,b7 the expiration of a rental assistance contract for which the tenants are not eligible for enhanced voucher or tenant protection assistance under existing law2 or 7,c7 the expiration of affordability restrictions accompanying a mortgage or preservation program administered by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that such tenant protection assistance made available under the preceding proviso may be provided under the authority of section #h7t7 or section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7t773 ,provided further1 ,that any tenant protection voucher made available from amounts under this paragraph shall not be reissued by any public housing agency1 except the replacement vouchers as defined by the ,secretary by notice1 when the initial family that received any such voucher no longer receives such voucher1 and the authority for any public housing agency to issue any such voucher shall cease to exist3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may only provide replacement vouchers for units that were occupied within the previous #bd months that cease to be available as assisted housing1 subject only to the availability of funds2 7#c7 #b1dgd1aag1jjj shall be for administrative and other expenses of public housing agencies in administering the section #h tenant-based rental assistance program1 of which up to #cj1jjj1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary to allocate to public housing agencies that need additional funds to administer their section #h programs1 including fees associated with section #h tenant protection rental assistance1 the administration of disaster related vouchers1 ,,hud-,,vash vouchers1 and other special purpose incremental vouchers3 ,provided1 ,that no less than #b1ddd1aag1jjj of the amount provided in this paragraph shall be allocated to public housing agencies for the calendar year #bjbb funding cycle based on section #h7q7 of the ,act 7and related ,appropriation ,act provisions7 as in effect immediately before the enactment of the ,quality ,housing and ,work ,responsibility ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-bgf73 ,provided further1 ,that if the amounts made available under this paragraph are insufficient to pay the amounts determined under the preceding proviso1 the ,secretary may decrease the amounts allocated to agencies by a uniform percentage applicable to all agencies receiving funding under this paragraph or may1 to the extent necessary to provide full payment of amounts determined under the preceding proviso1 utilize unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under this heading from prior fiscal years1 excluding special purpose vouchers1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that all public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall be funded in accordance with the requirements of the ,,mtw demonstration program or their ,,mtw agreements1 if any1 and shall be subject to the same uniform percentage decrease as under the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts provided under this paragraph shall be only for activities related to the provision of tenant-based rental assistance authorized under section #h1 including related development activities2 7#d7 #dfc1agd1jjj for the renewal of tenant-based assistance contracts under section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac71 including necessary administrative expenses3 ,provided1 ,that administrative and other expenses of public housing agencies in administering the special purpose vouchers in this paragraph shall be funded under the same terms and be subject to the same pro rata reduction as the percent decrease for administrative and other expenses to public housing agencies under paragraph 7#c7 of this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available only 7#a7 for adjustments in the allocation for public housing agencies1 after applications for an adjustment by a public housing agency that experienced a significant increase1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in ,mainstream renewal costs resulting from unforeseen circumstances1 and 7#b7 for public housing agencies that despite taking reasonable cost savings measures1 as determined by the ,secretary1 would otherwise be required to terminate the rental assistance for ,mainstream families as a result of insufficient funding3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall allocate amounts under the preceding proviso based on need1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that upon turnover1 section #haa special purpose vouchers funded under this heading in this or prior ,acts1 or under any other heading in prior ,acts1 shall be provided to non-elderly persons with disabilities2 7#e7 ,of the amounts provided under paragraph 7#a7 up to #e1jjj1jjj shall be for rental assistance and associated administrative fees for ,tribal ,,hud-,,vash to serve ,native ,american veterans that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness living on or near a reservation or other ,indian areas3 ,provided1 ,that such amount shall be made available for renewal grants to recipients that received assistance under prior ,acts under the ,tribal ,,hud-,,vash program3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall be authorized to specify criteria for renewal grants1 including data on the utilization of assistance reported by grant recipients3 ,provided further1 ,that such assistance shall be administered in accordance with program requirements under the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif and modeled after the ,,hud-,,vash program3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall be authorized to waive1 or specify alternative requirements for any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of funds made available under this paragraph 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment71 upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective delivery and administration of such assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that grant recipients shall report to the ,secretary on utilization of such rental assistance and other program data1 as prescribed by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may reallocate1 as determined by the ,secretary1 amounts returned or recaptured from awards under the ,tribal ,,hud-,,vash program under prior ,acts to existing recipients under the ,tribal ,,hud-,,vash program2 7#f7 #ej1jjj1jjj for incremental rental voucher assistance for use through a supported housing program administered in conjunction with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs as authorized under section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall make such funding available1 notwithstanding section #bjc 7competition provision7 of this title1 to public housing agencies that partner with eligible ,,va ,medical ,centers or other entities as designated by the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 based on geographical need for such assistance as identified by the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 public housing agency administrative performance1 and other factors as specified by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for 7in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs71 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development administers in connection with the use of funds made available under this paragraph 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment71 upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective delivery and administration of such voucher assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that assistance made available under this paragraph shall continue to remain available for homeless veterans upon turn-over2 7#g7 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the family unification program as authorized under section #h7x7 of the ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this paragraph are provided as follows3 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj shall be for new incremental voucher assistance3 ,provided1 ,that the assistance made available under this subparagraph shall continue to remain available for family unification upon turnover2 and 7,b7 #be1jjj1jjj shall be for new incremental voucher assistance to assist eligible youth as defined by such section #h7x77#b77;,b73 ,provided1 ,that assistance made available under this subparagraph shall continue to remain available for such eligible youth upon turnover3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount made available under this subparagraph1 up to #ae1jjj1jjj shall be available on a noncompetitive basis to public housing agencies that partner with public child welfare agencies to identify such eligible youth1 that request such assistance to timely assist such eligible youth1 and that meet any other criteria as specified by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall review utilization of the assistance made available under the preceding proviso1 at an interval to be determined by the ,secretary1 and unutilized voucher assistance that is no longer needed shall be recaptured by the ,secretary and reallocated pursuant to the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that for any public housing agency administering voucher assistance appropriated in a prior ,act under the family unification program1 or made available and competitively selected under this paragraph1 that determines that it no longer has an identified need for such assistance upon turnover1 such agency shall notify the ,secretary1 and the ,secretary shall recapture such assistance from the agency and reallocate it to any other public housing agency or agencies based on need for voucher assistance in connection with such specified program or eligible youth1 as applicable2 7#h7 #ge1jjj1jjj shall be for incremental rental voucher assistance under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg for voucher families with young children and for related mobility services1 of which up to #af1jjj1jjj may be for one-time eligible expenses defined by notice to facilitate the leasing of such vouchers 7such as security deposit assistance and other costs related to the retention and support of participating owners7 and for mobility related services that enable families receiving such voucher assistance to move to lower-poverty areas3 ,provided1 ,that in awarding amounts under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall3 7,a7 consider need and administrative capacity2 7,b7 ensure geographic diversity1 including with respect to rural areas2 and 7,c7 give preference to applicants that provide or will provide preference for individuals and families who are homeless1 as defined in section #ajc7;a7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacjb7;a771 or at risk of homelessness1 as defined in section #dja7a7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj7a771 or fleeing1 or attempting to flee1 domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking2 and 7#i7 the ,secretary shall separately track all special purpose vouchers funded under this heading4 ,,housing ,,certificate ,,fund 7,,including ,,rescissions7 ,unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under this heading1 the heading ,annual ,contributions for ,assisted ,housing and the heading ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance1 for fiscal year #bjbb and prior years may be used for renewal of or amendments to section #h project-based contracts and for performance-based contract administrators1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds were appropriated3 ,provided1 ,that any obligated balances of contract authority from fiscal year #aigd and prior fiscal years that have been terminated shall be rescinded3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts heretofore recaptured1 or recaptured during the current fiscal year1 from section #h project-based contracts from source years fiscal year #aige through fiscal year #aihg are hereby rescinded1 and an amount of additional new budget authority1 equivalent to the amount rescinded is hereby appropriated1 to remain available until expended1 for the purposes set forth under this heading1 in addition to amounts otherwise available4 ,,public ,,housing ,,fund ,for #bjbb payments to public housing agencies for the operation and management of public housing1 as authorized by section #i7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7e77 7the ,act71 and to carry out capital and management activities for public housing agencies1 as authorized under section #i7;d7 of the ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7d771 #h1hcg1gdd1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading are provided as follows3 7#a7 #e1jai1jjj1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary to allocate pursuant to the ,operating ,fund formula at part #iij of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for #bjbb payments2 7#b7 #be1jjj1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary to allocate pursuant to a need-based application process notwithstanding section #bjc of this title and not subject to such ,operating ,fund formula to public housing agencies that experience1 or are at risk of1 financial shortfalls1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided1 ,that after all such shortfall needs are met1 the ,secretary may distribute any remaining funds to all public housing agencies on a pro-rata basis pursuant to such ,operating ,fund formula2 7#c7 #c1fae1ggd1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary to allocate pursuant to the ,capital ,fund formula at section #ije4djj of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations3 ,provided1 ,that for funds provided under this paragraph1 the limitation in section #i7;g77#a7 of the ,act shall be #be percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive the limitation in the preceding proviso to allow public housing agencies to fund activities authorized under section #i7;e77#a77;,c7 of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify public housing agencies requesting waivers under the preceding proviso if the request is approved or denied within #ad days of submitting the request3 ,provided further1 ,that from the funds made available under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall provide bonus awards in fiscal year #bjbb to public housing agencies that are designated high performers3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify public housing agencies of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act2 7#d7 #ge1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,secretary to make grants1 notwithstanding section #bjc of this title1 to public housing agencies for emergency capital needs1 including safety and security measures necessary to address crime and drug-related activity1 as well as needs resulting from unforeseen or unpreventable emergencies and natural disasters excluding ,presidentially declared emergencies and natural disasters under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 occurring in fiscal year #bjbb1 of which #de1jjj1jjj shall be available for public housing agencies under administrative and judicial receiverships or under the control of a ,federal monitor 3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount made available under this paragraph1 not less than #aj1jjj1jjj shall be for safety and security measures3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to the amount in the preceding proviso for such safety and security measures1 any amounts that remain available1 after all applications received on or before ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 for emergency capital needs have been processed1 shall be allocated to public housing agencies for such safety and security measures2 7#e7 #fe1jjj1jjj shall be for competitive grants to public housing agencies to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards in public housing1 including lead-based paint 7by carrying out the activities of risk assessments1 abatement1 and interim controls1 as those terms are defined in section #ajjd of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dhea;b771 carbon monoxide1 mold1 radon1 and fire safety3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #be1jjj1jjj of the amounts provided under this paragraph shall be awarded for evaluating and reducing lead-based paint hazards3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of environmental review1 a grant under this paragraph shall be considered funds for projects or activities under title ,i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 for purposes of section #bf of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgx7 and shall be subject to the regulations implementing such section3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this paragraph shall be combined with amounts made available under the sixth paragraph under this heading in the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 and shall be used in accordance with the purposes and requirements under this paragraph2 7#f7 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be to support the costs of administrative and judicial receiverships and for competitive grants to ,p,h,as in receivership1 designated troubled or substandard1 or otherwise at risk1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for costs associated with public housing asset improvement1 in addition to other amounts for that purpose provided under any heading under this title2 and 7#g7 #bc1jjj1jjj shall be to support ongoing public housing financial and physical assessment activities3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation1 during fiscal year #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may not delegate to any ,department official other than the ,deputy ,secretary and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,public and ,indian ,housing any authority under paragraph 7#b7 of section #i7;j7 of the ,act regarding the extension of the time periods under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of such section #i7;j71 the term obligate means1 with respect to amounts1 that the amounts are subject to a binding agreement that will result in outlays1 immediately or in the future4 ,,choice ,,neighborhoods ,,initiative ,for competitive grants under the ,choice ,neighborhoods ,initiative 7subject to section #bd of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgv7 unless otherwise specified under this heading71 for transformation1 rehabilitation1 and replacement housing needs of both public and ,,hud-assisted housing and to transform neighborhoods of poverty into functioning1 sustainable mixed income neighborhoods with appropriate services1 schools1 public assets1 transportation and access to jobs1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd3 ,provided1 ,that grant funds may be used for resident and community services1 community development1 and affordable housing needs in the community1 and for conversion of vacant or foreclosed properties to affordable housing3 ,provided further1 ,that the use of funds made available under this heading shall not be deemed to be for public housing notwithstanding section #c7;b77#a7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees shall commit to an additional period of affordability determined by the ,secretary of not fewer than #bj years3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees shall provide a match in ,state1 local1 other ,federal or private funds3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees may include local governments1 ,tribal entities1 public housing agencies1 and nonprofit organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that for-profit developers may apply jointly with a public entity3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of environmental review1 a grantee shall be treated as a public housing agency under section #bf of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgx71 and grants made with amounts available under this heading shall be subject to the regulations issued by the ,secretary to implement such section3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading1 not less than #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be awarded to public housing agencies3 ,provided further1 ,that such grantees shall create partnerships with other local organizations1 including assisted housing owners1 service agencies1 and resident organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretaries of ,education1 ,labor1 ,transportation1 ,health and ,human ,services1 ,agriculture1 and ,commerce1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to coordinate and leverage other appropriate ,federal resources3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #e1jjj1jjj of funds made available under this heading may be provided as grants to undertake comprehensive local planning with input from residents and the community3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures1 remaining from funds appropriated under the heading ,revitalization of ,severely ,distressed ,public ,housing 7,,hope ,,vi7 in fiscal year #bjaa and prior fiscal years may be used for purposes under this heading1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall make grant awards not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act in such amounts that the ,secretary determines3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #bd7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgv7o771 the ,secretary may1 until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 obligate any available unobligated balances made available under this heading in this or any prior ,act4 ,,self-,,sufficiency ,,programs ,for activities and assistance related to ,self-,sufficiency ,programs1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 #agj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading are provided as follows3 7#a7 #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,family ,self-,sufficiency program to support family self-sufficiency coordinators under section #bc of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgu71 to promote the development of local strategies to coordinate the use of assistance under sections #h and #i of such ,act with public and private resources1 and enable eligible families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may1 by ,federal ,register notice1 waive or specify alternative requirements under subsections 7b77#c71 7b77#d71 7b77#e71 or 7c77#a7 of section #bc of such ,act in order to facilitate the operation of a unified self-sufficiency program for individuals receiving assistance under different provisions of such ,act1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that owners or sponsors of a multifamily property receiving project-based rental assistance under section #h of such ,act may voluntarily make a ,family ,self-,sufficiency program available to the assisted tenants of such property in accordance with procedures established by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that such procedures established pursuant to the preceding proviso shall permit participating tenants to accrue escrow funds in accordance with section #bc7;d77#b7 of such ,act and shall allow owners to use funding from residual receipt accounts to hire coordinators for their own ,family ,self-,sufficiency program2 7#b7 #ce1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,resident ,opportunity and ,self-,sufficiency program to provide for supportive services1 service coordinators1 and congregate services as authorized by section #cd of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgz-#f7 and the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq472 and 7#c7 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be for a ,jobs-,plus initiative1 modeled after the ,jobs-,plus demonstration3 ,provided1 ,that funding provided under this paragraph shall be available for competitive grants to partnerships between public housing authorities1 local workforce investment boards established under section #ajg of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act of #bjad 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cabb71 and other agencies and organizations that provide support to help public housing residents obtain employment and increase earnings3 ,provided further1 ,that applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide services to residents1 partner with workforce investment boards1 and leverage service dollars3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may allow public housing agencies to request exemptions from rent and income limitation requirements under sections #c and #f of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a1 #adcg;d71 as necessary to implement the ,jobs-,plus program1 on such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may approve upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective implementation of the ,jobs-,plus initiative as a voluntary program for residents3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall publish by notice in the ,federal ,register any waivers or alternative requirements pursuant to the preceding proviso no later than #aj days before the effective date of such notice4 ,,native ,,american ,,programs ,for activities and assistance authorized under title ,i of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7,,nahasda7 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa et seq471 title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd with respect to ,indian tribes 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf7;a77#a771 and related training and technical assistance1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbf3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading are provided as follows3 7#a7 #ggb1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,native ,american ,housing ,block ,grants program1 as authorized under title ,i of ,,nahasda3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding ,,nahasda1 to determine the amount of the allocation under title ,i of such ,act for each ,indian tribe1 the ,secretary shall apply the formula under section #cjb of ,,nahasda with the need component based on single-race census data and with the need component based on multi-race census data1 and the amount of the allocation for each ,indian tribe shall be the greater of the two resulting allocation amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary will notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 #aej1jjj1jjj shall be available for competitive grants under the ,native ,american ,housing ,block ,grants program1 as authorized under title ,i of ,,nahasda3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall obligate this additional amount for competitive grants to eligible recipients authorized under ,,nahasda that apply for funds3 ,provided further1 ,that in awarding this additional amount1 the ,secretary shall consider need and administrative capacity1 and shall give priority to projects that will spur construction and rehabilitation of housing3 ,provided further1 ,that a grant funded pursuant to this paragraph shall be in an amount not less than #ejj1jjj and not greater than #aj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds transferred for the necessary costs of administering and overseeing the obligation and expenditure of such additional amounts in prior ,acts may also be used for the necessary costs of administering and overseeing such additional amount2 7#c7 #a1jjj1jjj shall be available for the cost of guaranteed notes and other obligations1 as authorized by title ,,vi of ,,nahasda3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the costs of modifying such notes and other obligations1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 as amended3 ,provided further1 ,that for fiscal year #bjbb funds made available in this ,act for the cost of guaranteed notes and other obligations and any unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from amounts appropriated for this purpose under this heading or under the heading ,native ,american ,housing ,block ,grants in prior ,acts are available to subsidize the total principal amount of any notes and other obligations1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 not to exceed #ej1jjj1jjj2 7#d7 #gj1jjj1jjj shall be available for grants to ,indian tribes for carrying out the ,indian ,community ,development ,block ,grant program under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 notwithstanding section #ajf7;a77#a7 of such ,act1 of which1 notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including section #bjc of this ,act71 up to #d1jjj1jjj may be used for emergencies that constitute imminent threats to health and safety3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #bj percent of any grant made with funds appropriated under this paragraph shall be expended for planning and management development and administration2 and 7#e7 #g1jjj1jjj shall be available for providing training and technical assistance to ,indian tribes1 ,indian housing authorities1 and tribally designated housing entities1 to support the inspection of ,indian housing units1 contract expertise1 and for training and technical assistance related to funding provided under this heading and other headings under this ,act for the needs of ,native ,american families and ,indian country3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds made available under this paragraph1 not less than #b1jjj1jjj shall be available for a national organization as authorized under section #gjc of ,,nahasda 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbab73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this paragraph may be used1 contracted1 or competed as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding the provisions of the ,federal ,grant and ,cooperative ,agreements ,act of #aigg 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja-fcjh71 the amounts made available under this paragraph may be used by the ,secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with public and private organizations1 agencies1 institutions1 and other technical assistance providers to support the administration of negotiated rulemaking under section #ajf of ,,nahasda 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaf71 the administration of the allocation formula under section #cjb of ,,nahasda 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daeb71 and the administration of performance tracking and reporting under section #djg of ,,nahasda 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dafg74 ,,indian ,,housing ,,loan ,,guarantee ,,fund ,,program ,,account ,for the cost of guaranteed loans1 as authorized by section #ahd of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;a71 #c1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the costs of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that an additional #ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available for administrative contract expenses including management processes to carry out the loan guarantee program3 ,provided further1 ,that for fiscal year #bjbb funds made available in this and prior ,acts for the cost of guaranteed loans1 as authorized by section #ahd of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;a71 that are unobligated1 including recaptures and carryover1 are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 up to #a1djj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 ,,native ,,hawaiian ,,housing ,,block ,,grant ,for the ,native ,hawaiian ,housing ,block ,grant program1 as authorized under title ,,viii of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbba et seq471 #ae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbf3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #hab7;b7 of such ,act1 the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands may not invest grant amounts made available under this heading in investment securities and other obligations3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading in this and prior fiscal years may be used to provide rental assistance to eligible ,native ,hawaiian families both on and off the ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 notwithstanding any other provision of law4 ,,native ,,hawaiian ,,housing ,,loan ,,guarantee ,,fund ,,program ,,account 7,,including ,,rescission7 ,new commitments to guarantee loans1 as authorized by section #ahd;,a of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;b71 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 shall not exceed #bh1jjj1jjj in total loan principal3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may enter into commitments to guarantee loans used for refinancing3 ,provided further1 ,that any unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from amounts made available under this heading in prior ,acts and any remaining total loan principal guarantee limitation associated with such amounts in such prior ,acts are hereby rescinded4 ,community ,planning and ,development ,,housing ,,opportunities ,,for ,,persons ,,with ,,aids ,for carrying out the ,housing ,opportunities for ,persons with ,,aids program1 as authorized by the ,,aids ,housing ,opportunity ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abija et seq471 #dej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 except that amounts allocated pursuant to section #hed7;c77#e7 of such ,act shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall renew or replace all expiring contracts for permanent supportive housing that initially were funded under section #hed7;c77#e7 of such ,act from funds made available under this heading in fiscal year #bjaj and prior fiscal years that meet all program requirements before awarding funds for new contracts under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that the process for submitting amendments and approving replacement contracts shall be established by the ,secretary in a notice3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,,community ,,development ,,fund ,for assistance to ,states and units of general local government1 and other entities1 for economic and community development activities1 and other purposes1 #d1aij1ddd1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 unless otherwise specified3 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading1 #c1eej1jjj1jjj is for carrying out the community development block grant program under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 7in this heading the ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that unless explicitly provided for under this heading1 not to exceed #bj percent of any grant made with funds made available under this heading shall be expended for planning and management development and administration3 ,provided further1 ,that a metropolitan city1 urban county1 unit of general local government1 or insular area that directly or indirectly receives funds under this heading may not sell1 trade1 or otherwise transfer all or any portion of such funds to another such entity in exchange for any other funds1 credits1 or non-,federal considerations1 but shall use such funds for activities eligible under title ,i of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #aje7;e77#a7 of the ,act1 no funds made available under this heading may be provided to a for-profit entity for an economic development project under section #aje7;a77#ag7 unless such project has been evaluated and selected in accordance with guidelines required under subsection 7e77#b7 of section #aje3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading1 #be1jjj1jjj shall be for activities authorized under section #hjga of the ,,support for ,patients and ,communities ,act 7,public ,law #aae-bga73 ,provided further1 ,that the funds allocated pursuant to the preceding proviso shall not adversely affect the amount of any formula assistance received by a ,state under the first proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall allocate the funds for such activities based on the notice establishing the funding formula published in #hd ,,fr #afjbg 7,april #ag1 #bjai7 except that the formula shall use age-adjusted rates of drug overdose deaths for #bjai based on data from the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount made available under this heading1 #fae1ddd1jjj shall be available for grants for the ,economic ,development ,initiative 7,,edi7 for the purposes1 and in amounts1 specified for ,congressionally directed spending in the table entitled ,incorporation of ,congressionally ,directed ,spending for ,economic ,development ,initiatives included in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the amounts made available in the preceding proviso shall be used for reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the obligation of funds3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,,community ,,development ,,loan ,,guarantees ,,program ,,account ,subject to section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a71 during fiscal year #bjbb1 commitments to guarantee loans under section #ajh of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjh71 any part of which is guaranteed1 shall not exceed a total principal amount of #cjj1jjj1jjj1 notwithstanding any aggregate limitation on outstanding obligations guaranteed in subsection 7k7 of such section #ajh3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall collect fees from borrowers1 notwithstanding subsection 7m7 of such section #ajh1 to result in a credit subsidy cost of zero for guaranteeing such loans1 and any such fees shall be collected in accordance with section #ejb7g7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that such commitment authority funded by fees may be used to guarantee1 or make commitments to guarantee1 notes or other obligations issued by any ,state on behalf of non-entitlement communities in the ,state in accordance with the requirements of such section #ajh3 ,provided further1 ,that any ,state receiving such a guarantee or commitment under the preceding proviso shall distribute all funds subject to such guarantee to the units of general local government in non-entitlement areas that received the commitment4 ,,home ,,investment ,,partnerships ,,program ,for the ,,home ,investment ,partnerships program1 as authorized under title ,,ii of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgba et seq471 #a1dej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #bca7;b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgga7;b771 all unobligated balances remaining from amounts recaptured pursuant to such section that remain available until expended shall be combined with amounts made available under this heading and allocated in accordance with the formula under section #bag7;b77#a77;,a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgdg7;b77#a77;,a773 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocations within #fj days after enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that section #bah7;g7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgdh7;g77 shall not apply with respect to the right of a jurisdiction to draw funds from its ,,home ,investment ,trust ,fund that otherwise expired or would expire in any calendar year from #bjaf through #bjbd under that section3 ,provided further1 ,that section #bca7;b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgga7;b77 shall not apply to any uninvested funds that otherwise were deducted or would be deducted from the line of credit in the participating jurisdiction's ,,home ,investment ,trust ,fund in any calendar year from #bjah through #bjbd under that section4 ,,self-,,help ,,and ,,assisted ,,homeownership ,,opportunity ,,program ,for the ,self-,help and ,assisted ,homeownership ,opportunity ,program1 as authorized under section #aa of the ,housing ,opportunity ,program ,extension ,act of #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abhje note71 and for related activities and assistance1 #fe1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading-- 7#a7 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,self-,help ,homeownership ,opportunity ,program as authorized under such section #aa2 7#b7 #da1jjj1jjj shall be for the second1 third1 and fourth capacity building entities specified in section #d7;a7 of the ,,hud ,demonstration ,act of #aiic 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihaf note71 of which not less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be for rural capacity building activities3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of awarding grants from amounts made available in this paragraph1 the ,secretary may enter into multiyear agreements1 as appropriate1 subject to the availability of annual appropriations2 7#c7 #e1jjj1jjj shall be for capacity building by national rural housing organizations having experience assessing national rural conditions and providing financing1 training1 technical assistance1 information1 and research to local nonprofit organizations1 local governments1 and ,indian ,tribes serving high need rural communities2 7#d7 #d1jjj1jjj1 shall be for a program to rehabilitate and modify the homes of disabled or low-income veterans1 as authorized under section #ajgi of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#ch ,u4,s4,c4 #baja note73 ,provided1 ,that the issuance of a ,notice of ,funding ,opportunity for the amounts made available in this paragraph shall be completed not later than #abj days after enactment of this ,act and such amounts shall be awarded not later than #ahj days after such issuance4 ,,homeless ,,assistance ,,grants ,for assistance under title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq471 #c1bfj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading-- 7#a7 #bij1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,emergency ,solutions ,grants program authorized under subtitle ,b of such title ,,iv 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacga et seq473 ,provided1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation from amounts allocated 7which may represent initial or final amounts allocated7 for the ,emergency ,solutions ,grant program not later than #fj days after enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 #b1hef1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,continuum of ,care program authorized under subtitle ,c of such title ,,iv 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 and the ,rural ,housing ,stability ,assistance programs authorized under subtitle ,d of such title ,,iv 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadjh73 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall prioritize funding under the ,continuum of ,care program to continuums of care that have demonstrated a capacity to reallocate funding from lower performing projects to higher performing projects3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide incentives to create projects that coordinate with housing providers and healthcare organizations to provide permanent supportive housing and rapid re-housing services3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available for the ,continuum of ,care program under this paragraph1 not less than #eb1jjj1jjj shall be for grants for new rapid re-housing projects and supportive service projects providing coordinated entry1 and for eligible activities that the ,secretary determines to be critical in order to assist survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for the ,continuum of ,care program under this heading in this ,act and any remaining unobligated balances from prior ,acts may be used to competitively or non-competitively renew or replace grants for youth homeless demonstration projects under the ,continuum of ,care program1 notwithstanding any conflict with the requirements of the ,continuum of ,care program2 7#c7 #g1jjj1jjj shall be for the national homeless data analysis project3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding the provisions of the ,federal ,grant and ,cooperative ,agreements ,act of #aigg 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja-fcjh71 the amounts made available under this paragraph and any remaining unobligated balances under this heading for such purposes in prior ,acts may be used by the ,secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with such entities as may be determined by the ,secretary1 including public and private organizations1 agencies1 and institutions2 and 7#d7 #ajg1jjj1jjj shall be to implement projects to demonstrate how a comprehensive approach to serving homeless youth1 age #bd and under1 in up to #be communities with a priority for communities with substantial rural populations in up to eight locations1 can dramatically reduce youth homelessness3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount made available under this paragraph1 not less than #be1jjj1jjj shall be for youth homelessness system improvement grants to support communities1 including but not limited to the communities assisted under the matter preceding this proviso1 in establishing and implementing a response system for youth homelessness1 or for improving their existing system3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this paragraph1 up to #aj1jjj1jjj shall be to provide technical assistance to communities1 including but not limited to the communities assisted in the preceding proviso and the matter preceding such proviso1 on improving system responses to youth homelessness1 and collection1 analysis1 use1 and reporting of data and performance measures under the comprehensive approaches to serve homeless youth1 in addition to and in coordination with other technical assistance funds provided under this title3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may use up to #aj percent of the amount made available under the preceding proviso to build the capacity of current technical assistance providers or to train new technical assistance providers with verifiable prior experience with systems and programs for youth experiencing homelessness3 ,provided further1 ,that youth aged #bd and under seeking assistance under this heading shall not be required to provide third party documentation to establish their eligibility under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 of section #ajc of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacjb7 to receive services3 ,provided further1 ,that unaccompanied youth aged #bd and under or families headed by youth aged #bd and under who are living in unsafe situations may be served by youth-serving providers funded under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that persons eligible under section #ajc7;a77#e7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act may be served by any project funded under this heading to provide both transitional housing and rapid re-housing3 ,provided further1 ,that for all matching funds requirements applicable to funds made available under this heading for this fiscal year and prior fiscal years1 a grantee may use 7or could have used7 as a source of match funds other funds administered by the ,secretary and other ,federal agencies unless there is 7or was7 a specific statutory prohibition on any such use of any such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this heading shall be available to provide funding for new projects1 except for projects created through reallocation1 unless the ,secretary determines that the continuum of care has demonstrated that projects are evaluated and ranked based on the degree to which they improve the continuum of care's system performance3 ,provided further1 ,that any unobligated amounts remaining from funds made available under this heading in fiscal year #bjab and prior years for project-based rental assistance for rehabilitation projects with #aj-year grant terms may be used for purposes under this heading1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds transferred to or appropriated under this heading in fiscal year #bjai or prior years1 except for rental assistance amounts that were recaptured and made available until expended1 shall be available for the current purposes authorized under this heading in addition to the purposes for which such funds originally were appropriated4 ,housing ,programs ,,project-,,based ,,rental ,,assistance ,for activities and assistance for the provision of project-based subsidy contracts under the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 7the ,act71 not otherwise provided for1 #ac1egj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjba 7in addition to the #djj1jjj1jjj previously appropriated under this heading that became available ,october #a1 #bjba71 and #djj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjbb3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading shall be available for expiring or terminating section #h project-based subsidy contracts 7including section #h moderate rehabilitation contracts71 for amendments to section #h project-based subsidy contracts 7including section #h moderate rehabilitation contracts71 for contracts entered into pursuant to section #dda of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadja71 for renewal of section #h contracts for units in projects that are subject to approved plans of action under the ,emergency ,low ,income ,housing ,preservation ,act of #aihg or the ,low-,income ,housing ,preservation and ,resident ,homeownership ,act of #aiij1 and for administrative and other expenses associated with project-based activities and assistance funded under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amounts provided under this heading1 not to exceed #cee1jjj1jjj shall be available for performance-based contract administrators for section #h project-based assistance1 for carrying out #db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg7;f73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may also use such amounts in the preceding proviso for performance-based contract administrators for the administration of3 interest reduction payments pursuant to section #bcf7;a7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a7;a772 rent supplement payments pursuant to section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjas72 section #bcf7;f77#b7 rental assistance payments 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a7;f77#b772 project rental assistance contracts for the elderly under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq72 project rental assistance contracts for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under section #haa7;d77#b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac7;d77#b772 project assistance contracts pursuant to section #bjb7;h7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #hf-cgb2 #gc ,stat4 #ffg72 and loans under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #hf-cgb2 #gc ,stat4 #ffg73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts recaptured under this heading1 the heading ,annual ,contributions for ,assisted ,housing1 or the heading ,housing ,certificate ,fund1 may be used for renewals of or amendments to section #h project-based contracts or for performance-based contract administrators1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 upon the request of the ,secretary1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #h project-based ,housing ,assistance ,payments contract that authorizes the ,department or a housing finance agency to require that surplus project funds be deposited in an interest-bearing residual receipts account and that are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary1 shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to be available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be available in addition to the amount otherwise provided by this heading for uses authorized under this heading4 ,,housing ,,for ,,the ,,elderly ,for capital advances1 including amendments to capital advance contracts1 for housing for the elderly1 as authorized by section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq71 for project rental assistance for the elderly under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of such ,act1 including amendments to contracts for such assistance and renewal of expiring contracts for such assistance for up to a #e-year term1 for senior preservation rental assistance contracts1 including renewals1 as authorized by section #haa7;e7 of the ,american ,homeownership and ,economic ,opportunity ,act of #bjjj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq note71 and for supportive services associated with the housing1 #ief1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 up to #abe1jjj1jjj shall be for service coordinators and the continuation of existing congregate service grants for residents of assisted housing projects3 ,provided further1 ,that any funding for existing service coordinators under the preceding proviso shall be provided within #abj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall be available for ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center inspections and inspection-related activities associated with section #bjb projects3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive the provisions of section #bjb governing the terms and conditions of project rental assistance1 except that the initial contract term for such assistance shall not exceed #e years in duration3 ,provided further1 ,that upon request of the ,secretary1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #bjb project rental assistance contract1 and that upon termination of such contract are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary1 shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited in this account pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be available1 in addition to the amounts otherwise provided by this heading1 for the purposes authorized under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds transferred to or appropriated under this heading shall be available for the current purposes authorized under this heading in addition to the purposes for which such funds originally were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount made available under this heading1 up to #f1jjj1jjj shall be used by the ,secretary to support preservation transactions of housing for the elderly originally developed with a capital advance and assisted by a project rental assistance contract under the provisions of section #bjb7;c7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei4 ,,housing ,,for ,,persons ,,with ,,disabilities ,for capital advances1 including amendments to capital advance contracts1 for supportive housing for persons with disabilities1 as authorized by section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac71 for project rental assistance for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under section #haa7;d77#b7 of such ,act1 for project assistance contracts pursuant to subsection 7h7 of section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei1 as added by section #bje7;a7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,amendments of #aigh 7,public ,law #ie-eeg3 #ib ,stat4 #bjij71 including amendments to contracts for such assistance and renewal of expiring contracts for such assistance for up to a #a-year term1 for project rental assistance to ,state housing finance agencies and other appropriate entities as authorized under section #haa7;b77#c7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act1 and for supportive services associated with the housing for persons with disabilities as authorized by section #haa7;b77#a7 of such ,act1 #bbg1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall be available for ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center inspections and inspection-related activities associated with section #haa projects3 ,provided further1 ,that1 upon the request of the ,secretary1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #haa project rental assistance contract1 and that upon termination of such contract are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary1 shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited in this account pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be available in addition to the amounts otherwise provided by this heading for the purposes authorized under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds transferred to or appropriated under this heading shall be used for the current purposes authorized under this heading in addition to the purposes for which such funds originally were appropriated4 ,,housing ,,counseling ,,assistance ,for contracts1 grants1 and other assistance excluding loans1 as authorized under section #ajf of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh1 as amended1 #eg1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 including up to #d1ejj1jjj for administrative contract services3 ,provided1 ,that funds shall be used for providing counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners1 both current and prospective1 with respect to property maintenance1 financial management or literacy1 and such other matters as may be appropriate to assist them in improving their housing conditions1 meeting their financial needs1 and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership2 for program administration2 and for housing counselor training3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of awarding grants from amounts provided under this heading1 the ,secretary may enter into multiyear agreements1 as appropriate1 subject to the availability of annual appropriations4 ,,payment ,,to ,,manufactured ,,housing ,,fees ,,trust ,,fund ,for necessary expenses as authorized by the ,national ,manufactured ,housing ,construction and ,safety ,standards ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #edja et seq471 up to #ad1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #ad1jjj1jjj shall be derived from the ,manufactured ,housing ,fees ,trust ,fund 7established under section #fbj7;e7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #edai7;e773 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed the total amount appropriated under this heading shall be available from the general fund of the ,treasury to the extent necessary to incur obligations and make expenditures pending the receipt of collections to the ,fund pursuant to section #fbj of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount made available under this heading from the general fund shall be reduced as such collections are received during fiscal year #bjbb so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjbb appropriation from the general fund estimated at zero1 and fees pursuant to such section #fbj shall be modified as necessary to ensure such a final fiscal year #bjbb appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that for the dispute resolution and installation programs1 the ,secretary may assess and collect fees from any program participant3 ,provided further1 ,that such collections shall be deposited into the ,trust ,fund1 and the ,secretary1 as provided herein1 may use such collections1 as well as fees collected under section #fbj of such ,act1 for necessary expenses of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding the requirements of section #fbj of such ,act1 the ,secretary may carry out responsibilities of the ,secretary under such ,act through the use of approved service providers that are paid directly by the recipients of their services4 ,federal ,housing ,administration ,,mutual ,,mortgage ,,insurance ,,program ,,account ,new commitments to guarantee single family loans insured under the ,mutual ,mortgage ,insurance ,fund shall not exceed #djj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc3 ,provided1 ,that during fiscal year #bjbb1 obligations to make direct loans to carry out the purposes of section #bjd7;g7 of the ,national ,housing ,act1 as amended1 shall not exceed #a1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that the foregoing amount in the preceding proviso shall be for loans to nonprofit and governmental entities in connection with sales of single family real properties owned by the ,secretary and formerly insured under the ,mutual ,mortgage ,insurance ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that for administrative contract expenses of the ,federal ,housing ,administration1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc3 ,provided further1 ,that to the extent guaranteed loan commitments exceed #bjj1jjj1jjj1jjj on or before ,april #a1 #bjbb1 an additional #a1djj for administrative contract expenses shall be available for each #a1jjj1jjj in additional guaranteed loan commitments 7including a pro rata amount for any amount below #a1jjj1jjj71 but in no case shall funds made available by this proviso exceed #cj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding the limitation in the first sentence of section #bee7;g7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#bj7;g771 during fiscal year #bjbb the ,secretary may insure and enter into new commitments to insure mortgages under section #bee of the ,national ,housing ,act only to the extent that the net credit subsidy cost for such insurance does not exceed zero4 ,,general ,,and ,,special ,,risk ,,program ,,account ,new commitments to guarantee loans insured under the ,general and ,special ,risk ,insurance ,funds1 as authorized by sections #bch and #eai of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#c and #agce;c71 shall not exceed #cj1jjj1jjj1jjj in total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc3 ,provided1 ,that during fiscal year #bjbb1 gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans1 as authorized by sections #bjd7;g71 #bjg7l71 #bch1 and #eai7;a7 of the ,national ,housing ,act1 shall not exceed #a1jjj1jjj1 which shall be for loans to nonprofit and governmental entities in connection with the sale of single family real properties owned by the ,secretary and formerly insured under such ,act4 ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association ,,guarantees ,,of ,,mortgage-,,backed ,,securities ,,loan ,,guarantee ,,program ,,account ,new commitments to issue guarantees to carry out the purposes of section #cjf of the ,national ,housing ,act1 as amended 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7;g771 shall not exceed #ijj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc3 ,provided1 ,that #cf1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 shall be for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association3 ,provided further1 ,that to the extent that guaranteed loan commitments exceed #aee1jjj1jjj1jjj on or before ,april #a1 #bjbb1 an additional #ajj for necessary salaries and expenses shall be available until expended for each #a1jjj1jjj in additional guaranteed loan commitments 7including a pro rata amount for any amount below #a1jjj1jjj71 but in no case shall funds made available by this proviso exceed #c1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that receipts from ,commitment and ,multiclass fees collected pursuant to title ,,iii of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaf et seq47 shall be credited as offsetting collections to this account4 ,policy ,development and ,research ,,research ,,and ,,technology ,for contracts1 grants1 and necessary expenses of programs of research and studies relating to housing and urban problems1 not otherwise provided for1 as authorized by title ,v of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aigj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaz-#a et seq471 including carrying out the functions of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development under section #a7;a77#a77;i7 of ,reorganization ,plan ,no4 #b of #aifh1 and for technical assistance1 #aje1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc3 ,provided1 ,that with respect to amounts made available under this heading1 notwithstanding section #bjc of this title1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with philanthropic entities1 other ,federal agencies1 ,state or local governments and their agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 tribally designated housing entities1 or colleges or universities for research projects3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the preceding proviso1 such partners to the cooperative agreements shall contribute at least a #ej percent match toward the cost of the project3 ,provided further1 ,that for non-competitive agreements entered into in accordance with the preceding two provisos1 the ,secretary shall comply with section #b7;b7 of the ,federal ,funding ,accountability and ,transparency ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bhb1 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 note7 in lieu of compliance with section #ajb7;a77#d77;,c7 of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,reform ,act of #aihi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cede7;a77#d77;,c77 with respect to documentation of award decisions3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to obligation of technical assistance funding1 the ,secretary shall submit a plan to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on how the ,secretary will allocate funding for this activity at least #cj days prior to obligation3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading may be available for the doctoral dissertation research grant program4 ,fair ,housing and ,equal ,opportunity ,,fair ,,housing ,,activities ,for contracts1 grants1 and other assistance1 not otherwise provided for1 as authorized by title ,,viii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq471 and section #efa of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aihg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfaf;a71 #he1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbc3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary may assess and collect fees to cover the costs of the ,fair ,housing ,training ,academy1 and may use such funds to develop on-line courses and provide such training3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this heading may be used to lobby the executive or legislative branches of the ,federal ,government in connection with a specific contract1 grant1 or loan3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #a1jjj1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary for the creation and promotion of translated materials and other programs that support the assistance of persons with limited ,english proficiency in utilizing the services provided by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 ,office of ,lead ,hazard ,control and ,healthy ,homes ,,lead ,,hazard ,,reduction ,for the ,lead ,hazard ,reduction ,program1 as authorized by section #ajaa of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib1 and for related activities and assistance1 #djj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading are provided as follows3 7#a7 #cjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the award of grants pursuant to such section #ajaa1 of which not less than #ie1jjj1jjj shall be provided to areas with the highest lead-based paint abatement needs2 7#b7 #ij1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,healthy ,homes ,initiative1 pursuant to sections #eja and #ejb of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aigj1 which shall include research1 studies1 testing1 and demonstration efforts1 including education and outreach concerning lead-based paint poisoning and other housing-related diseases and hazards1 and mitigating housing-related health and safety hazards in housing of low-income families1 of which-- 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj of such amounts shall be for the implementation of projects in up to five communities that are served by both the ,healthy ,homes ,initiative and the ,department of ,energy weatherization programs to demonstrate whether the coordination of ,healthy ,homes remediation activities with weatherization activities achieves cost savings and better outcomes in improving the safety and quality of homes2 and 7,b7 #ae1jjj1jjj of such amounts shall be for grants to experienced non-profit organizations1 ,states1 local governments1 or public housing agencies for safety and functional home modification repairs and renovations to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners to enable them to remain in their primary residence3 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount made available under this subparagraph no less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be available to meet such needs in communities with substantial rural populations2 7#c7 #e1jjj1jjj shall be for the award of grants and contracts for research pursuant to sections #ajea and #ajeb of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib2 and 7#d7 #e1jjj1jjj shall be for grants for a radon testing and mitigation safety demonstration program 7the radon demonstration7 in public housing3 ,provided1 ,that the testing method1 mitigation method1 or action level used under the radon demonstration shall be as specified by applicable state or local law1 if such law is more protective of human health or the environment than the method or level specified by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of environmental review1 pursuant to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and other provisions of law that further the purposes of such ,act1 a grant under the ,healthy ,homes ,initiative1 or the ,lead ,technical ,studies program1 or other demonstrations or programs under this heading or under prior appropriations ,acts for such purposes under this heading1 or under the heading ,housing for the ,elderly under prior ,appropriations ,acts1 shall be considered to be funds for a special project for purposes of section #cje7;c7 of the ,multifamily ,housing ,property ,disposition ,reform ,act of #aiid3 ,provided further1 ,that each applicant for a grant or cooperative agreement under this heading shall certify adequate capacity that is acceptable to the ,secretary to carry out the proposed use of funds pursuant to a notice of funding availability3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading1 except for amounts in paragraphs 7#b77;,b7 for home modification repairs and renovations1 in this or prior appropriations ,acts1 still remaining available1 may be used for any purpose under this heading notwithstanding the purpose for which such amounts were appropriated if a program competition is undersubscribed and there are other program competitions under this heading that are oversubscribed4 ,information ,technology ,fund ,for ,department-wide and program-specific information technology systems and infrastructure1 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 of which up to #dj1jjj1jjj shall be for development1 modernization1 and enhancement activities1 including planning for such activities3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #aj percent of the funds made available under this heading for development1 modernization1 and enhancement may be obligated until the ,secretary submits a plan to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for approval that-- 7,a7 identifies for each development1 modernization1 and enhancement project to be funded from available balances1 including carryover3 7i7 plain language summaries of the project scope2 7ii7 the estimated total project cost2 and 7iii7 key milestones to be met2 and 7,b7 identifies for each major modernization project3 7i7 the functional and performance capabilities to be delivered and the mission benefits to be realized2 7ii7 the estimated life-cycle cost2 7iii7 key milestones to be met through the project end date1 including any identified system decommissioning2 7iv7 a description of the governance structure for the project and the number of ,,hud staff and contractors supporting the project2 and 7v7 certification from the ,chief ,information ,officer that each project is compliant with the ,department's enterprise architecture1 life-cycle management and capital planning and investment control requirements3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #cj days after the end of each quarter1 the ,secretary shall submit an updated report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate summarizing the status1 cost and plan for all modernization projects2 and for each major modernization project with an approved project plan1 identifying3 7,a7 results and actual expenditures of the prior quarter2 7,b7 any variances in cost1 schedule1 or functionality from the previously approved project plan1 reasons for such variances and estimated impact on total life-cycle costs2 and 7,c7 risks and mitigation strategies associated with ongoing work4 ,office of ,inspector ,general ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #adj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have independent authority over all personnel issues within this office4 ,general ,provisions--,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 7,,including ,,rescission7 #bja4 ,fifty percent of the amounts of budget authority1 or in lieu thereof #ej percent of the cash amounts associated with such budget authority1 that are recaptured from projects described in section #ajab7;a7 of the ,stewart ,b4 ,mc,kinney ,homeless ,assistance ,amendments ,act of #aihh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f note7 shall be rescinded or in the case of cash1 shall be remitted to the ,treasury1 and such amounts of budget authority or cash recaptured and not rescinded or remitted to the ,treasury shall be used by ,state housing finance agencies or local governments or local housing agencies with projects approved by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development for which settlement occurred after ,january #a1 #aiib1 in accordance with such section4 ,notwithstanding the previous sentence1 the ,secretary may award up to #ae percent of the budget authority or cash recaptured and not rescinded or remitted to the ,treasury to provide project owners with incentives to refinance their project at a lower interest rate4 #bjb4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used during fiscal year #bjbb to investigate or prosecute under the ,fair ,housing ,act any otherwise lawful activity engaged in by one or more persons1 including the filing or maintaining of a nonfrivolous legal action1 that is engaged in solely for the purpose of achieving or preventing action by a ,government official or entity1 or a court of competent jurisdiction4 #bjc4 ,except as explicitly provided in law1 any grant1 cooperative agreement or other assistance made pursuant to title ,,ii of this ,act shall be made on a competitive basis and in accordance with section #ajb of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,reform ,act of #aihi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cede74 #bjd4 ,section #g of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cece7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7u7 7#a7 ,funds of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development subject to the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act or section #djb of the ,housing ,act of #aiej shall be available1 without regard to the limitations on administrative expenses1 for legal services on a contract or fee basis1 and for utilizing and making payment for services and facilities of the ,federal ,national ,mortgage ,association1 ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association1 ,federal ,home ,loan ,mortgage ,corporation1 ,federal ,financing ,bank1 ,federal ,reserve banks or any member thereof1 ,federal ,home ,loan banks1 and any insured bank within the meaning of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation ,act1 as amended 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa-a74 7#b7 ,corporations and agencies of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development which are subject to the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act are hereby authorized to make such expenditures1 within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to each such corporation or agency and in accordance with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section #ajd of such ,act as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the budget for such corporation or agency except as hereinafter provided3 ,provided1 ,that collections of these corporations and agencies may be used for new loan or mortgage purchase commitments only to the extent expressly provided for in an appropriations ,act 7unless such loans are in support of other forms of assistance provided for in appropriations ,acts71 except that this proviso shall not apply to the mortgage insurance or guaranty operations of these corporations1 or where loans or mortgage purchases are necessary to protect the financial interest of the ,united ,states ,government4 4 #bje4 ,unless otherwise provided for in this ,act or through a reprogramming of funds1 no part of any appropriation for the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall be available for any program1 project or activity in excess of amounts set forth in the budget estimates submitted to ,congress4 #bjf4 ,the ,secretary shall provide quarterly reports to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations regarding all uncommitted1 unobligated1 recaptured and excess funds in each program and activity within the jurisdiction of the ,department and shall submit additional1 updated budget information to these ,committees upon request4 #bjg4 ,none of the funds made available by this title may be used for an audit of the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association that makes applicable requirements under the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 #bjh4 ,section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 is amended by adding the following new subsection3 7l7 ,authority to transfer project-,based assistance and debt 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 subject to the conditions listed under this section1 the ,secretary may authorize the transfer of some or all project-based assistance1 debt held or insured by the ,secretary and statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions if any1 associated with one or more multifamily housing project or projects to another multifamily housing project or projects4 7#b7 ,phased transfers ,transfers of project-based assistance under this section may be done in phases to accommodate the financing and other requirements related to rehabilitating or constructing the project or projects to which the assistance is transferred1 to ensure that such project or projects meet the standards under paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,conditions ,the transfer authorized in paragraph 7#a7 is subject to the following conditions3 7,a7 ,number and bedroom size of units 7i7 ,for occupied units in the transferring project3 ,the number of low-income and very low-income units and the configuration 7i4e41 bedroom size7 provided by the transferring project shall be no less than when transferred to the receiving project or projects and the net dollar amount of ,federal assistance provided to the transferring project shall remain the same in the receiving project or projects4 7ii7 ,for unoccupied units in the transferring project3 ,the ,secretary may authorize a reduction in the number of dwelling units in the receiving project or projects to allow for a reconfiguration of bedroom sizes to meet current market demands1 as determined by the ,secretary and provided there is no increase in the project-based assistance budget authority4 7,b7 ,the transferring project shall1 as determined by the ,secretary1 be either physically obsolete or economically nonviable1 or be reasonably expected to become economically nonviable when complying with state or ,federal requirements for community integration and reduced concentration of individuals with disabilities4 7,c7 ,the receiving project or projects shall meet or exceed applicable physical standards established by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,the owner or mortgagor of the transferring project shall notify and consult with the tenants residing in the transferring project and provide a certification of approval by all appropriate local governmental officials4 7,e7 ,the tenants of the transferring project who remain eligible for assistance to be provided by the receiving project or projects shall not be required to vacate their units in the transferring project or projects until new units in the receiving project are available for occupancy4 7,f7 ,the ,secretary determines that this transfer is in the best interest of the tenants4 7,g7 ,if either the transferring project or the receiving project or projects meets the condition specified in paragraph 7#d77;,b77i71 any lien on the receiving project resulting from additional financing obtained by the owner shall be subordinate to any lien insured by the ,federal ,housing ,administration transferred to1 or placed on1 such project by the ,secretary1 except that the ,secretary may waive this requirement upon determination that such a waiver is necessary to facilitate the financing of acquisition1 construction1 and_/or rehabilitation of the receiving project or projects4 7,h7 ,if the transferring project meets the requirements of paragraph 7#d77;,a71 the owner or mortgagor of the receiving project or projects shall execute and record either a continuation of the existing use agreement or a new use agreement for the project where1 in either case1 any use restrictions in such agreement are of no lesser duration than the existing use restrictions2 and 7,i7 ,the transfer does not increase the cost 7as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd7b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a77 of any ,,fha-insured mortgage1 except to the extent that appropriations are provided in advance for the amount of any such increased cost4 7#d7 ,for purposes of this section-- 7,a7 the terms low-income and very low-income shall have the meanings provided in section #c of this ,act2 7,b7 the term multifamily housing project means housing that meets one of the following conditions-- 7i7 housing that is subject to a mortgage insured under the ,national ,housing ,act2 7ii7 housing that has project-based assistance attached to the structure including projects undergoing mark to market debt restructuring under the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,housing ,act2 7iii7 housing that is assisted under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq72 7iv7 housing that is assisted under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq71 as such section existed before the enactment of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 7v7 housing that is assisted under section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac72 or 7vi7 housing or vacant land that is subject to a use agreement2 7,c7 the term project-based assistance means-- 7i7 assistance provided under subsection 7b7 of this section2 7ii7 assistance for housing constructed or substantially rehabilitated pursuant to assistance provided under subsection 7b77#b7 of this section 7as such section existed immediately before ,october #a1 #aihc72 7iii7 rent supplement payments under section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjas72 7iv7 interest reduction payments under section #bcf and_/or additional assistance payments under section #bcf7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a72 7v7 assistance payments made under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq7c77#b772 and 7vi7 assistance payments made under section #haa7;d77#b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac7;d77#b772 7,d7 the term receiving project or projects means the multifamily housing project or projects to which some or all of the project-based assistance1 debt1 and statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions are to be transferred2 and 7,e7 the term transferring project means the multifamily housing project which is transferring some or all of the project-based assistance1 debt1 and the statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions to the receiving project or projects4 7#e7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall implement this subsection by publishing notice in the ,federal ,register4 4 #bji4 ,section #c of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7 is amended by adding the following new subsection3 7g7 ,restrictions on assistance and eligibility 7#a7 ,no assistance shall be provided under section #h of this ,act to any individual who-- 7,a7 is enrolled as a student at an institution of higher education 7as defined under section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb772 7,b7 is under #bd years of age2 7,c7 is not a veteran2 7,d7 is unmarried2 7,e7 does not have a dependent child2 7,f7 is not a person with disabilities1 as such term is defined in subsection 7b77#c77;,e7 of this section and was not receiving assistance under such section #h as of ,november #cj1 #bjje2 7,g7 is not a youth who left foster care at age #ad or older and is at risk of becoming homeless2 and 7,h7 is not otherwise individually eligible1 or has parents who1 individually or jointly1 are not eligible1 to receive assistance under section #h of this ,act4 7#b7 ,for purposes of determining the income of a person under section #h of this ,act1 any financial assistance 7in excess of amounts received for tuition and any other required fees and charges7 that an individual receives under the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 from private sources1 or from an institution of higher education 7as defined under section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 shall be considered income to that individual1 except for a person over the age of #bc with dependent children4 4 #baj4 ,the funds made available for ,native ,alaskans under paragraph 7#a7 under the heading ,native ,american ,programs in title ,,ii of this ,act shall be allocated to the same ,native ,alaskan housing block grant recipients that received funds in fiscal year #bjje1 and only such recipients shall be eligible to apply for funds made available under paragraph 7#b7 of such heading4 #baa4 ,section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 is amended by adding the following subsection3 7m7 ,maintaining rental assistance programs during the disposition of multifamily property 7#a7 ,authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in managing and disposing of any multifamily property that is owned or has a mortgage held by the ,secretary1 and during the process of foreclosure on any property with a contract for rental assistance payments under this section or other programs administered by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall maintain any rental assistance payments under this section and other programs that are attached to any dwelling units in the property4 7#b7 ,cost considerations ,to the extent the ,secretary determines1 in consultation with the tenants and the local government that such a multifamily property owned or having a mortgage held by the ,secretary is not feasible for continued rental assistance payments under such section #h or other programs1 based on consideration of-- 7,a7 the costs of rehabilitating and operating the property and all available ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources1 including rent adjustments1 if applicable1 under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7,,mahraa7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f note72 and 7,b7 environmental conditions that cannot be remedied in a cost-effective fashion1 the ,secretary may1 in consultation with the tenants of that property1 contract for project-based rental assistance payments with an owner or owners of other existing housing properties1 or provide other rental assistance4 7#c7 ,continuation of contract ,the ,secretary shall also take appropriate steps to ensure that project-based contracts remain in effect prior to foreclosure1 subject to the exercise of contractual abatement remedies to assist relocation of tenants for imminent major threats to health and safety after written notice to and informed consent of the affected tenants and use of other available remedies1 such as partial abatements or receivership4 7#d7 ,post-disposition ,after disposition of any multifamily property described under this subsection1 the contract and allowable rent levels on such properties shall be subject to the requirements of ,,mahraa4 4 #bab4 ,public housing agencies that own and operate #djj or fewer public housing units may elect to be exempt from any asset management requirement imposed by the ,secretary in connection with the operating fund rule3 ,provided1 ,that an agency seeking a discontinuance of a reduction of subsidy under the operating fund formula shall not be exempt from asset management requirements4 #bac4 ,with respect to the use of amounts provided in this ,act and in future ,acts for the operation1 capital improvement1 and management of public housing as authorized by sections #i7;d7 and #i7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7d717e771 the ,secretary shall not impose any requirement or guideline relating to asset management that restricts or limits in any way the use of capital funds for central office costs pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #i7;g7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7g77#a71 7#b773 ,provided1 ,that a public housing agency may not use capital funds authorized under section #i7;d7 for activities that are eligible under section #i7;e7 for assistance with amounts from the operating fund in excess of the amounts permitted under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #i7;g74 #bad4 ,no official or employee of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall be designated as an allotment holder unless the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer has determined that such allotment holder has implemented an adequate system of funds control and has received training in funds control procedures and directives4 ,the ,chief ,financial ,officer shall ensure that there is a trained allotment holder for each ,,hud appropriation under the accounts ,executive ,offices1 ,administrative ,support ,offices1 ,program ,offices1 ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association--,guarantees of ,mortgage-,backed ,securities ,loan ,guarantee ,program ,account1 and ,office of ,inspector ,general within the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 #bae4 ,the ,secretary shall1 for fiscal year #bjbb1 notify the public through the ,federal ,register and other means1 as determined appropriate1 of the issuance of a notice of the availability of assistance or notice of funding opportunity 7,,nofo7 for any program or discretionary fund administered by the ,secretary that is to be competitively awarded4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for fiscal year #bjbb1 the ,secretary may make the ,,nofo available only on the ,internet at the appropriate ,government website or through other electronic media1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #baf4 ,payment of attorney fees in program-related litigation shall be paid from the individual program office and ,office of ,general ,counsel salaries and expenses appropriations4 #bag4 ,the ,secretary is authorized to transfer up to #aj percent or #e1jjj1jjj1 whichever is less1 of funds appropriated for any office under the headings ,administrative ,support ,offices or ,program ,offices to any other such office under such headings3 ,provided1 ,that no appropriation for any such office under such headings shall be increased or decreased by more than #aj percent or #e1jjj1jjj1 whichever is less1 without prior written approval of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide notification to such ,committees #c business days in advance of any such transfers under this section up to #aj percent or #e1jjj1jjj1 whichever is less4 #bah4 7a7 ,any entity receiving housing assistance payments shall maintain decent1 safe1 and sanitary conditions1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and comply with any standards under applicable ,state or local laws1 rules1 ordinances1 or regulations relating to the physical condition of any property covered under a housing assistance payment contract4 7b7 ,the ,secretary shall take action under subsection 7c7 when a multifamily housing project with a contract under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 or a contract for similar project-based assistance-- 7#a7 receives a ,uniform ,physical ,condition ,standards 7,,upcs7 score of #fj or less2 or 7#b7 fails to certify in writing to the ,secretary within #c days that all ,exigent ,health and ,safety deficiencies identified by the inspector at the project have been corrected4 ,such requirements shall apply to insured and noninsured projects with assistance attached to the units under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 but shall not apply to such units assisted under section #h7o77#ac7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ac77 or to public housing units assisted with capital or operating funds under section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g74 7c7 7#a7 ,within #ae days of the issuance of the ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center 7,,reac7 inspection1 the ,secretary shall provide the owner with a ,notice of ,default with a specified timetable1 determined by the ,secretary1 for correcting all deficiencies4 ,the ,secretary shall provide a copy of the ,notice of ,default to the tenants1 the local government1 any mortgagees1 and any contract administrator4 ,if the owner's appeal results in a ,,upcs score of #fj or above1 the ,secretary may withdraw the ,notice of ,default4 7#b7 ,at the end of the time period for correcting all deficiencies specified in the ,notice of ,default1 if the owner fails to fully correct such deficiencies1 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 require immediate replacement of project management with a management agent approved by the ,secretary2 7,b7 impose civil money penalties1 which shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting safe and sanitary conditions at applicable properties1 as designated by the ,secretary1 with priority given to the tenants of the property affected by the penalty2 7,c7 abate the section #h contract1 including partial abatement1 as determined by the ,secretary1 until all deficiencies have been corrected2 7,d7 pursue transfer of the project to an owner1 approved by the ,secretary under established procedures1 who will be obligated to promptly make all required repairs and to accept renewal of the assistance contract if such renewal is offered2 7,e7 transfer the existing section #h contract to another project or projects and owner or owners2 7,f7 pursue exclusionary sanctions1 including suspensions or debarments from ,federal programs2 7,g7 seek judicial appointment of a receiver to manage the property and cure all project deficiencies or seek a judicial order of specific performance requiring the owner to cure all project deficiencies2 7,h7 work with the owner1 lender1 or other related party to stabilize the property in an attempt to preserve the property through compliance1 transfer of ownership1 or an infusion of capital provided by a third-party that requires time to effectuate2 or 7,i7 take any other regulatory or contractual remedies available as deemed necessary and appropriate by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,the ,secretary shall take appropriate steps to ensure that project-based contracts remain in effect1 subject to the exercise of contractual abatement remedies to assist relocation of tenants for major threats to health and safety after written notice to the affected tenants4 ,to the extent the ,secretary determines1 in consultation with the tenants and the local government1 that the property is not feasible for continued rental assistance payments under such section #h or other programs1 based on consideration of-- 7#a7 the costs of rehabilitating and operating the property and all available ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources1 including rent adjustments under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7,,mahraa72 and 7#b7 environmental conditions that cannot be remedied in a cost-effective fashion1 the ,secretary may contract for project-based rental assistance payments with an owner or owners of other existing housing properties1 or provide other rental assistance4 7e7 ,the ,secretary shall report semi-annually on all properties covered by this section that are assessed through the ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center and have ,,upcs physical inspection scores of less than #fj or have received an unsatisfactory management and occupancy review within the past #cf months4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 identification of the enforcement actions being taken to address such conditions1 including imposition of civil money penalties and termination of subsidies1 and identification of properties that have such conditions multiple times2 7#b7 identification of actions that the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development is taking to protect tenants of such identified properties2 and 7#c7 any administrative or legislative recommendations to further improve the living conditions at properties covered under a housing assistance payment contract4 ,the first report shall be submitted to the ,senate and ,house ,committees on ,appropriations not later than #cj days after the enactment of this ,act1 and the second report shall be submitted within #ahj days of the transmittal of the first report4 #bai4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act1 or any other ,act1 for purposes authorized under section #h 7only with respect to the tenant-based rental assistance program7 and section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq471 may be used by any public housing agency for any amount of salary1 including bonuses1 for the chief executive officer of which1 or any other official or employee of which1 that exceeds the annual rate of basic pay payable for a position at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule at any time during any public housing agency fiscal year #bjbb4 #bbj4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act and provided to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development may be used to make a grant award unless the ,secretary notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #c full business days before any project1 ,state1 locality1 housing authority1 ,tribe1 nonprofit organization1 or other entity selected to receive a grant award is announced by the ,department or its offices4 #bba4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to require or enforce the ,physical ,needs ,assessment 7,,pna74 #bbb4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act shall be used by the ,federal ,housing ,administration1 the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association1 or the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to insure1 securitize1 or establish a ,federal guarantee of any mortgage or mortgage backed security that refinances or otherwise replaces a mortgage that has been subject to eminent domain condemnation or seizure1 by a ,state1 municipality1 or any other political subdivision of a ,state4 #bbc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to terminate the status of a unit of general local government as a metropolitan city 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjb77 with respect to grants under section #ajf of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf74 #bbd4 ,amounts made available by this ,act that are appropriated1 allocated1 advanced on a reimbursable basis1 or transferred to the ,office of ,policy ,development and ,research of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development and functions thereof1 for research1 evaluation1 or statistical purposes1 and that are unexpended at the time of completion of a contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement1 may be deobligated and shall immediately become available and may be reobligated in that fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year for the research1 evaluation1 or statistical purposes for which the amounts are made available to that ,office subject to reprogramming requirements in section #bcd of this ,act4 #bbe4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act or any other ,act may be used for awards1 including performance1 special act1 or spot1 for any employee of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development subject to administrative discipline 7including suspension from work71 in this fiscal year1 but this prohibition shall not be effective prior to the effective date of any such administrative discipline or after any final decision over-turning such discipline4 #bbf4 ,with respect to grant amounts awarded under the heading 8,homeless ,assistance ,grants0 for fiscal years #bjae through #bjbb for the ,continuum of ,care 7,co,c7 program as authorized under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 costs paid by program income of grant recipients may count toward meeting the recipient's matching requirements1 provided the costs are eligible ,co,c costs that supplement the recipient's ,co,c program4 #bbg4 7a7 ,from amounts made available under this title under the heading ,homeless ,assistance ,grants1 the ,secretary may award #a-year transition grants to recipients of funds for activities under subtitle ,c of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 to transition from one ,continuum of ,care program component to another4 7b7 ,in order to be eligible to receive a transition grant1 the funding recipient must have the consent of the continuum of care and meet standards determined by the ,secretary4 #bbh4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to direct a grantee to undertake specific changes to existing zoning laws as part of carrying out the final rule entitled ,affirmatively ,furthering ,fair ,housing 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #dbbgb 7,july #af1 #bjae77 or the notice entitled ,affirmatively ,furthering ,fair ,housing ,assessment ,tool 7#gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #egidi 7,september #bf1 #bjad774 #bbi4 ,the ,promise ,zone designations and ,promise ,zone ,designation ,agreements entered into pursuant to such designations1 made by the ,secretary in prior fiscal years1 shall remain in effect in accordance with the terms and conditions of such agreements4 #bcj4 ,none of the amounts made available in this ,act may be used to consider ,family ,self-,sufficiency performance measures or performance scores in determining funding awards for programs receiving ,family ,self-,sufficiency program coordinator funding provided in this ,act4 #bca4 ,any public housing agency designated as a ,moving to ,work agency pursuant to section #bci of division ,l of ,public ,law #aad-aac 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f note2 #abi ,stat4 #bhig7 may1 upon such designation1 use funds 7except for special purpose funding1 including special purpose vouchers7 previously allocated to any such public housing agency under section #h or #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg1 including any reserve funds held by the public housing agency or funds held by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 pursuant to the authority for use of section #h or #i funding provided under such section and section #bjd of title ,,ii of the ,departments of ,veterans ,affairs and ,housing and ,urban ,development and ,independent ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-acd2 #aaj ,stat4 #acba-bh71 notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds were appropriated4 #bcb4 ,none of the amounts made available by this ,act may be used to prohibit any public housing agency under receivership or the direction of a ,federal monitor from applying for1 receiving1 or using funds made available under the heading ,public ,housing ,fund for competitive grants to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards in this ,act or that remain available and not awarded from prior ,acts1 or be used to prohibit a public housing agency from using such funds to carry out any required work pursuant to a settlement agreement1 consent decree1 voluntary agreement1 or similar document for a violation of the ,lead ,safe ,housing or ,lead ,disclosure ,rules4 #bcc4 ,none of the funds made available by this title may be used to issue rules or guidance in contravention of section #abaj of ,public ,law #aae-bed 7#acb ,stat4 #cddb7 or section #cab of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaee74 #bcd4 ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 none of the funds provided in this title1 provided by previous appropriations ,acts to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjbb1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury derived by the collection of fees and available to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that-- 7#a7 ,for ,program and ,information ,technology funds-- 7,a7 initiates or creates a new program1 project1 or activity2 7,b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7,c7 increases funds for any program1 project1 or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted by the ,congress2 7,d7 proposes to use funds directed for a specific activity by either the ,house or ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for a different purpose2 7,e7 augments existing programs1 projects1 or activities in excess of #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 or 7,f7 reduces existing programs1 projects1 or activities by #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent whichever is less2 7#b7 ,for ,salaries and ,expenses funds-- 7,a7 assigns personnel or hires to support the creation of a new program1 project1 or activity not previously included in the ,president's budget2 7,b7 increases the personnel or other resources for any program1 project1 or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted by the ,congress2 7,c7 relocates or closes an office2 or 7,d7 creates1 reorganizes or restructures an office1 division1 branch1 board or administration1 which shall include the transfer of any function from one organizational unit to another organizational unit2 unless prior written notification is provided to1 and approval is received from the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 #bce4 ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and of the ,house of ,representatives to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for the current fiscal year3 ,provided1 ,that the report shall include-- 7#a7 a table for each appropriation with a separate column to display the prior year enacted level1 the ,president's budget request1 adjustments made by ,congress1 adjustments due to enacted rescissions1 if appropriate1 and the fiscal year enacted level2 7#b7 for program and information technology funds1 a delineation in the table for each appropriation and its respective prior year enacted level by program1 project1 and activity as detailed in this ,act1 the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act1 accompanying reports of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 or the budget appendix for the respective appropriation1 whichever is more detailed1 and shall apply to all items for which a dollar amount is specified and to all programs for which new budget authority is provided2 7#c7 for salaries and expenses funds1 an organizational chart for each office that includes detail to the branch level1 and clearly identifies those organizational units to which paragraph 7#b7 shall be applied2 and 7#d7 an identification of items of special congressional interest4 #bcf4 ,the language under the heading ,rental ,assistance ,demonstration in the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ee71 as most recently amended by ,public ,law #aae-ada1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in the initial undesignated matter1 by striking and ,public ,housing ,operating ,fund and inserting 1 ,public ,housing ,operating ,fund1 and ,public ,housing ,fund2 7#b7 in the second proviso1 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbh2 7#c7 in the fourth proviso by striking #dee1jjj and inserting #ejj1jjj2 7#d7 after the fourth proviso1 by inserting the following new provisos3 ,provided further1 ,that at properties with assistance under section #i of the ,act requesting to partially convert such assistance1 and where an event under section #ah of the ,act occurs that results in the eligibility for tenant protection vouchers under section #h7o7 of the ,act1 the ,secretary may convert the tenant protection voucher assistance to assistance under a project-based subsidy contract under section #h of the ,act1 which shall be eligible for renewal under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig1 or assistance under section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act1 so long as the property meets any additional requirements established by the ,secretary to facilitate conversion3 ,provided further1 ,that to facilitate the conversion of assistance under the preceding proviso1 the ,secretary may transfer an amount equal to the total amount that would have been allocated for tenant protection voucher assistance for properties that have requested such conversions from amounts made available for tenant protection voucher assistance under the heading ,tenant-,based ,rental ,assistance to the heading ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance32 7#e7 in the twelfth proviso1 as reordered above1 by 7,a7 inserting ,public ,housing ,fund1 ,self-,sufficiency ,programs1 ,family ,self-,sufficiency following ,public ,housing ,operating ,fund12 and 7,b7 inserting or the ongoing availability of services for residents after effective conversion of assistance under the demonstration2 7#f7 after the nineteenth proviso1 as reordered above1 by inserting the following new proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that conversions of assistance under the following provisos herein shall be considered as the ,second ,component and shall be authorized for fiscal year #bjab and thereafter32 7#g7 by striking the twenty-first proviso1 as reordered above1 and inserting the following four provisos3 ,provided further1 ,that owners of properties assisted under section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife1 section #bcf7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,housing ,act1 or section #h7;e77#b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg1 for which an event after ,october #a1 #bjjf has caused or results in the termination of rental assistance or affordability restrictions and the issuance of tenant protection vouchers under section #h7o7 of the ,act shall be eligible1 subject to requirements established by the ,secretary1 for conversion of assistance available for such vouchers or assistance contracts to assistance under a long term project-based subsidy contract under section #h of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that owners of properties with a project rental assistance contract under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei shall be eligible1 subject to requirements established by the ,secretary1 including but not limited to the subordination1 restructuring1 or both1 of any capital advance documentation1 including any note1 mortgage1 use agreement or other agreements1 evidencing or securing a capital advance previously provided by the ,secretary under section #bjb7;c77#a7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei as necessary to facilitate the conversion of assistance while maintaining the affordability period and the designation of the property as serving elderly persons1 and tenant consultation procedures1 for conversion of assistance available for such assistance contracts to assistance under a long term project-based subsidy contract under section #h of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that owners of properties with a project rental assistance contract under section #haa7;d77#b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act1 shall be eligible1 subject to requirements established by the ,secretary1 including but not limited to the subordination1 restructuring1 or both1 of any capital advance documentation1 including any note1 mortgage1 use agreement or other agreements1 evidencing or securing a capital advance previously provided by the ,secretary under section #haa7;d77#b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act as necessary to facilitate the conversion of assistance while maintaining the affordability period and the designation of the property as serving persons with disabilities1 and tenant consultation procedures1 for conversion of assistance contracts to assistance under a long term project-based subsidy contract under section #h of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that long term project-based subsidy contracts under section #h of the ,act which are established under this ,second ,component shall have a term of no less than #bj years1 with rent adjustments only by an operating cost factor established by the ,secretary1 which shall be eligible for renewal under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f note71 or1 subject to agreement of the administering public housing agency1 to assistance under section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act1 to which the limitation under subsection 7,b7 of section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act shall not apply and for which the ,secretary may waive or alter the provisions of subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 of section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act32 7#h7 after the twenty-fifth proviso1 as reordered above1 by inserting the following new proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive or alter the requirements of section #h7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,act for contracts provided to properties converting assistance from section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei or section #haa7;d77#b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act as necessary to ensure the ongoing provision and coordination of services or to avoid a reduction in project subsidy32 and 7#i7 in the thirty-first proviso1 as reordered above1 by-- 7,a7 striking heading ,housing for the ,elderly and inserting headings ,housing for the ,elderly and ,housing for ,persons with ,disabilities2 and 7,b7 inserting or section #haa project rental assistance contract after section #bjb project rental assistance contract4 #bcg4 ,in this fiscal year1 if the ,secretary determines or has determined that1 in any prior formula allocation administered by the ,secretary under any account under the headings ,public and ,indian ,housing1 ,community ,planning and ,development and ,housing ,programs under this title1 a recipient received an allocation larger than the amount such recipient should have received for a formula allocation cycle pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations1 the ,secretary may adjust for any such funding error from available balances in the next feasible formula allocation cycle by 7a7 offsetting each such recipient's formula allocation 7if eligible for a formula allocation in such subsequent cycle7 by the amount of any such funding error2 and 7b7 re-allocating the offset amount to the recipient or recipients that would have been allocated the funds in the cycle in which any such error occurred 7if eligible for a formula allocation under such subsequent cycle7 in an amount proportionate to such subsequent cycle's formula amount or formula component amount3 ,provided1 ,that all offsets and reallocations from such available balances shall be recognized in the fiscal year of such adjustments instead of the fiscal year of any error1 notwithstanding any inconsistent fiscal year accounting or other requirements3 ,provided further1 ,that if1 upon request by a recipient and giving consideration to all ,federal resources available to the recipient for that purpose1 the ,secretary determines that the offset in such subsequent formula allocation would critically impair the recipient's ability to accomplish the purpose of the grant1 the ,secretary may adjust for the funding error in two or more formula cycles and reallocate such offset amounts in accordance with 7b7 in the matter preceding the first proviso4 #bch4 7a7 ,funds previously made available in chapter #i of title ,x of the ,disaster ,relief ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-b1 division ,a2 #abg ,stat4 #cf7 under the heading ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development--,community ,planning and ,development--,community ,development ,fund that were available for obligation through fiscal year #bjag are to remain available through fiscal year #bjbe for the liquidation of valid obligations incurred in fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 7b7 ,emergency ,amounts repurposed pursuant to this section that were previously designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe are designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #djja7;a77#a7 and section #djja7;b7 of ,s4 ,con4 ,res4 #ad 7#aagth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjbb and to section #bea7;b7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #bci4 ,any obligated balances from amounts made available for project-based vouchers under the heading ,permanent ,supportive ,housing in chapter #f of title ,,iii of ,public ,law #aaj-beb may be used for tenant-based rental assistance under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o774 #bdj4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including section #bjh of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agad 7,taxation ,provisions771 as of the enactment of this provision1 no #a to #d unit property with a mortgage insured1 guaranteed1 made1 or held by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall be subject as priming lien securing repayment of to a new residential ,property ,assessed ,clean ,energy 7,,pace or ,r-,,pace7 loan or equivalent financing without the ,,pace loan or equivalent financing provider obtaining prior written consent from the ,secretary of ,,hud1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe3 ,provided1 ,that any new residential ,property ,assessed ,clean ,energy 7,,pace or ,r-,,pace7 loan or equivalent financing that is entered into by a ,,pace ,provider absent such consent shall be deemed void ab initio and the ,,pace ,provider shall bear all costs associated with the transactions with no recourse against the homeowner resulting from the ,,pace transaction1 including all costs incurred by any holder of an insured or guaranteed mortgage or the ,secretary in obtaining good and marketable title3 ,provided further1 ,that any ,property ,assessed ,clean ,energy 7,,pace or ,r-,,pace7 assessments will not have a lien priority above a lien for any mortgage insured1 guaranteed1 made1 or held by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 #bda4 7a7 ,with respect to the funds made available for the ,continuum of ,care program authorized under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 under the heading ,homeless ,assistance ,grants in the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 under section #bca of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfd;a71 or in this title1 ,title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq47 and ,title ,,viii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq47 shall not apply to applications by or awards for projects to be carried out-- 7#a7 on or off reservation or trust lands for awards made to ,indian tribes or tribally designated housing entities2 or 7#b7 on reservation or trust lands for awards made to eligible entities as defined in section #dja of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless-,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj74 7b7 ,with respect to funds made available for the ,continuum of ,care program authorized under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 under the heading ,homeless ,assistance ,grants in this title or under section #bca of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfd;a7-- 7#a7 applications for projects to be carried out on reservations or trust land shall contain a certification of consistency with an approved ,indian housing plan developed under section #ajb of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act 7,,nahasda7 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daab71 notwithstanding section #ajf of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgjf7 and section #djc of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfa72 7#b7 ,indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities that are recipients of awards for projects on reservations or trust land shall certify that they are following an approved housing plan developed under section #ajb of ,,nahasda 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daab72 and 7#c7 a collaborative applicant for a ,continuum of ,care whose geographic area includes only reservation and trust land is not required to meet the requirement in section #djb7;f77#b7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj;a7f77#b774 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbb4 ,,iii ,,related ,,agencies ,access ,board ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,access ,board1 as authorized by section #ejb of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gib71 #i1gej1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 there may be credited to this appropriation funds received for publications and training expenses4 ,federal ,maritime ,commission ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,maritime ,commission as authorized by section #bja7;d7 of the ,merchant ,marine ,act1 #aicf1 as amended 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #dfajg71 including services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 hire of passenger motor vehicles as authorized by section #acdc7;b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and uniforms or allowances therefore1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 #cb1hfi1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #c1ejj shall be for official reception and representation expenses4 ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation ,office of ,inspector ,general ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general for the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation to carry out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #c71 #bf1bdh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have all necessary authority1 in carrying out the duties specified in such ,act1 to investigate allegations of fraud1 including false statements to the ,government under section #ajja of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 by any person or entity that is subject to regulation by the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,inspector ,general may enter into contracts and other arrangements for audits1 studies1 analyses1 and other services with public agencies and with private persons1 subject to the applicable laws and regulations that govern the obtaining of such services within the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,inspector ,general may select1 appoint1 and employ such officers and employees as may be necessary for carrying out the functions1 powers1 and duties of the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 subject to the applicable laws and regulations that govern such selections1 appointments1 and employment within the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that concurrent with the ,president's budget request for fiscal year #bjbc1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations a budget request for fiscal year #bjbc in similar format and substance to budget requests submitted by executive agencies of the ,federal ,government4 ,national transportation safety board ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft2 services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the rate for a ,,gs-#ae2 uniforms1 or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 #abc1djj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #b1jjj may be used for official reception and representation expenses3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available to the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board in this ,act include amounts necessary to make lease payments on an obligation incurred in fiscal year #bjja for a capital lease4 ,neighborhood reinvestment corporation ,,payment ,,to ,,the ,,neighborhood ,,reinvestment ,,corporation ,for payment to the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation for use in neighborhood reinvestment activities1 as authorized by the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #haja-hajg71 #afc1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that an additional #c1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 shall be for the promotion and development of shared equity housing models4 ,surface transportation board ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,surface ,transportation ,board1 including services authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ci1aeb1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not to exceed #a1bej1jjj from fees established by the ,surface ,transportation ,board shall be credited to this appropriation as offsetting collections and used for necessary and authorized expenses under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading from the general fund shall be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis as such offsetting collections are received during fiscal year #bjbb1 to result in a final appropriation from the general fund estimated at not more than #cg1ijb1jjj4 ,united states interagency council on homelessness ,,operating ,,expenses ,for necessary expenses1 including payment of salaries1 authorized travel1 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 the rental of conference rooms1 and the employment of experts and consultants under section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 of the ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness in carrying out the functions pursuant to title ,,ii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 as amended1 #c1hjj1jjj4 ,,iv ,,general ,,provisions--,,this ,,act #dja4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be used for the planning or execution of any program to pay the expenses of1 or otherwise compensate1 non-,federal parties intervening in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings funded in this ,act4 #djb4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year1 nor may any be transferred to other appropriations1 unless expressly so provided herein4 #djc4 ,the expenditure of any appropriation under this ,act for any consulting service through a procurement contract pursuant to section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be limited to those contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection1 except where otherwise provided under existing law1 or under existing ,executive order issued pursuant to existing law4 #djd4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be obligated or expended for any employee training that-- 7#a7 does not meet identified needs for knowledge1 skills1 and abilities bearing directly upon the performance of official duties2 7#b7 contains elements likely to induce high levels of emotional response or psychological stress in some participants2 7#c7 does not require prior employee notification of the content and methods to be used in the training and written end of course evaluation2 7#d7 contains any methods or content associated with religious or quasi-religious belief systems or new age belief systems as defined in ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission ,notice ,n-#iae4jbb1 dated ,september #b1 #aihh2 or 7#e7 is offensive to1 or designed to change1 participants' personal values or lifestyle outside the workplace4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall prohibit1 restrict1 or otherwise preclude an agency from conducting training bearing directly upon the performance of official duties4 #dje4 ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 none of the funds provided in titles ,i or ,,iii of this ,act1 provided by previous appropriations ,acts to the agencies or entities funded in titles ,i or ,,iii of this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjbb1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury derived by the collection of fees and available to the agencies funded by titles ,i or ,,iii of this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that-- 7#a7 creates a new program2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7#c7 increases funds or personnel for any program1 project1 or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted by the ,congress2 7#d7 proposes to use funds directed for a specific activity by either the ,house or ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for a different purpose2 7#e7 augments existing programs1 projects1 or activities in excess of #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 7#f7 reduces existing programs1 projects1 or activities by #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 or 7#g7 creates1 reorganizes1 or restructures a branch1 division1 office1 bureau1 board1 commission1 agency1 administration1 or department different from the budget justifications submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations or the table accompanying the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act1 whichever is more detailed1 unless prior approval is received from the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each agency funded by this ,act shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and of the ,house of ,representatives to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for the current fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the report shall include-- 7,a7 a table for each appropriation with a separate column to display the prior year enacted level1 the ,president's budget request1 adjustments made by ,congress1 adjustments due to enacted rescissions1 if appropriate1 and the fiscal year enacted level2 7,b7 a delineation in the table for each appropriation and its respective prior year enacted level by object class and program1 project1 and activity as detailed in this ,act1 the table accompanying the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act1 accompanying reports of the ,house and ,senate ,committee on ,appropriations1 or in the budget appendix for the respective appropriations1 whichever is more detailed1 and shall apply to all items for which a dollar amount is specified and to all programs for which new budget 7obligational7 authority is provided1 as well as to discretionary grants and discretionary grant allocations2 and 7,c7 an identification of items of special congressional interest4 #djf4 ,except as otherwise specifically provided by law1 not to exceed #ej percent of unobligated balances remaining available at the end of fiscal year #bjbb from appropriations made available for salaries and expenses for fiscal year #bjbb in this ,act1 shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 for each such account for the purposes authorized3 ,provided1 ,that a request shall be submitted to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for approval prior to the expenditure of such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that these requests shall be made in compliance with reprogramming guidelines under sections #bcd and #dje of this ,act4 #djg4 ,no funds in this ,act may be used to support any ,federal1 ,state1 or local projects that seek to use the power of eminent domain1 unless eminent domain is employed only for a public use3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section1 public use shall not be construed to include economic development that primarily benefits private entities3 ,provided further1 ,that any use of funds for mass transit1 railroad1 airport1 seaport or highway projects1 as well as utility projects which benefit or serve the general public 7including energy-related1 communication-related1 water-related and wastewater-related infrastructure71 other structures designated for use by the general public or which have other common-carrier or public-utility functions that serve the general public and are subject to regulation and oversight by the government1 and projects for the removal of an immediate threat to public health and safety or brownfields as defined in the ,small ,business ,liability ,relief and ,brownfields ,revitalization ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-aah7 shall be considered a public use for purposes of eminent domain4 #djh4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 except pursuant to a transfer made by1 or transfer authority provided in1 this ,act or any other appropriations ,act4 #dji4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall be available to pay the salary for any person filling a position1 other than a temporary position1 formerly held by an employee who has left to enter the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and has satisfactorily completed his or her period of active military or naval service1 and has within #ij days after his or her release from such service or from hospitalization continuing after discharge for a period of not more than #a year1 made application for restoration to his or her former position and has been certified by the ,office of ,personnel ,management as still qualified to perform the duties of his or her former position and has not been restored thereto4 #daj4 ,no funds appropriated pursuant to this ,act may be expended by an entity unless the entity agrees that in expending the assistance the entity will comply with sections #b through #d of the ,act of ,march #c1 #aicc 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #hcja-hcje1 popularly known as the ,buy ,american ,act74 #daa4 ,no funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act shall be made available to any person or entity that has been convicted of violating the ,buy ,american ,act 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #hcja-hcje74 #dab4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for first-class airline accommodations in contravention of sections #cja-aj4abb and #cja-aj4abc of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #dac4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to approve a new foreign air carrier permit under sections #dacja through #dacje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or exemption application under section #djaji of that title of an air carrier already holding an air operators certificate issued by a country that is party to the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement where such approval would contravene ,united ,states law or ,article #ag bis of the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall prohibit1 restrict or otherwise preclude the ,secretary of ,transportation from granting a foreign air carrier permit or an exemption to such an air carrier where such authorization is consistent with the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement and ,united ,states law4 #dad4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to send or otherwise pay for the attendance of more than #ej employees of a single agency or department of the ,united ,states ,government1 who are stationed in the ,united ,states1 at any single international conference unless the relevant ,secretary reports to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations at least #e days in advance that such attendance is important to the national interest3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section the term international conference shall mean a conference occurring outside of the ,united ,states attended by representatives of the ,united ,states ,government and of foreign governments1 international organizations1 or nongovernmental organizations4 #dae4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act may be used by the ,surface ,transportation ,board to charge or collect any filing fee for rate or practice complaints filed with the ,board in an amount in excess of the amount authorized for district court civil suit filing fees under section #aiad of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 #daf4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to maintain or establish a computer network unless such network blocks the viewing1 downloading1 and exchanging of pornography4 7b7 ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall limit the use of funds necessary for any ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 or local law enforcement agency or any other entity carrying out criminal investigations1 prosecution1 or adjudication activities4 #dag4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to deny an ,inspector ,general funded under this ,act timely access to any records1 documents1 or other materials available to the department or agency over which that ,inspector ,general has responsibilities under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 or to prevent or impede that ,inspector ,general's access to such records1 documents1 or other materials1 under any provision of law1 except a provision of law that expressly refers to the ,inspector ,general and expressly limits the ,inspector ,general's right of access4 7b7 ,a department or agency covered by this section shall provide its ,inspector ,general with access to all such records1 documents1 and other materials in a timely manner4 7c7 ,each ,inspector ,general shall ensure compliance with statutory limitations on disclosure relevant to the information provided by the establishment over which that ,inspector ,general has responsibilities under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7d7 ,each ,inspector ,general covered by this section shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate within #e calendar days any failures to comply with this requirement4 #dah4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to pay award or incentive fees for contractors whose performance has been judged to be below satisfactory1 behind schedule1 over budget1 or has failed to meet the basic requirements of a contract1 unless the ,agency determines that any such deviations are due to unforeseeable events1 government-driven scope changes1 or are not significant within the overall scope of the project and_/or program unless such awards or incentive fees are consistent with #af4dja7;e77#b7 of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulations4 #dai4 7a7 ,section #daag and subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #daie of title #be1 ,united ,states ,code are amended by striking #bjac and inserting #bjbc4 7b7 ,section #dbdc of title #be1 ,united ,states ,code1 and paragraphs 7#e77;,c7 and 7#g7 of subsection 7j7 of section #agaez-#ac;b of title #ab1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking 1 #bjjb1 #bjjc1 #bjjd1 and #bjje and inserting through #bjbc4 7c7 ,section #agaez-#ac;a7i77#e77;,c7 of title #ab1 ,united ,state ,code1 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjbc4 ,v ,reforming ,disaster ,recovery ,act ,short title #eja4 ,this title may be cited as the ,reforming ,disaster ,recovery ,act4 ,findings #ejb4 ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 following a major disaster declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj71 the subset of communities that are most impacted and distressed as a result of the disaster face critical social1 economic1 and environmental obstacles to recovery1 including insufficient public and private resources to address disaster-related housing and community development needs for lower income households and distressed communities2 7#b7 unmet disaster recovery needs1 including housing assistance needs1 can be especially widespread among persons with extremely low1 low1 and moderate incomes2 7#c7 economic1 social1 and housing hardships that affect communities before disasters are exacerbated during crises and can delay and complicate long-term recovery1 especially after catastrophic major disasters2 7#d7 ,states1 units of local government1 and ,indian ,tribes within the most impacted and distressed areas resulting from major disasters benefit from flexibility to design programs that meet local needs1 but face inadequate financial1 technical1 and staffing capacity to plan and carry out sustained recovery1 restoration1 and mitigation activities2 7#e7 the speed and effectiveness considerations of long-term recovery from catastrophic major disasters is improved by predictable investments that support disaster relief1 long-term recovery1 restoration of housing and infrastructure1 and economic revitalization1 primarily for the benefit of low- and moderate-income persons2 7#f7 undertaking activities that mitigate the effects of future natural disasters and extreme weather and increase the stock of affordable housing1 including affordable rental housing1 as part of long-term recovery can significantly reduce future fiscal and social costs1 especially within high-risk areas1 and can help to address outstanding housing and community development needs by creating jobs and providing other economic and social benefits within communities that further promote recovery and resilience2 and 7#g7 the general welfare and security of the nation and the health and living standards of its people require targeted resources to support ,state and local governments in carrying out their responsibilities in disaster recovery and mitigation through interim and long-term housing and community development activities that primarily benefit persons of low and moderate income4 ,definitions #ejc4 ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#b7 ,fund ,the term ,fund means the ,long-,term ,disaster ,recovery ,fund established under section #eje4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 ,duties of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development #ejd4 7a7 ,in general ,the offices and officers of the ,department shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 leading and coordinating the disaster-related responsibilities of the ,department under the ,national ,response ,framework1 the ,national ,disaster ,recovery ,framework1 and the ,national ,mitigation ,framework2 7#b7 coordinating and administering programs1 policies1 and activities of the ,department related to disaster relief1 long-term recovery1 resiliency1 and mitigation1 including disaster recovery assistance under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq472 7#c7 supporting disaster-impacted communities as those communities specifically assess1 plan for1 and address the housing stock and housing needs in the transition from emergency shelters and interim housing to permanent housing of those displaced1 especially among vulnerable populations and extremely low-1 low-1 and moderate-income households2 7#d7 collaborating with the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,small ,business ,administration1 and across the ,department to align disaster-related regulations and policies1 including incorporation of consensus-based codes and standards and insurance purchase requirements1 and ensuring coordination and reducing duplication among other ,federal disaster recovery programs2 7#e7 promoting best practices in mitigation and land use planning1 including consideration of traditional1 natural1 and nature-based infrastructure alternatives2 7#f7 coordinating technical assistance1 including mitigation1 resiliency1 and recovery training and information on all relevant legal and regulatory requirements1 to entities that receive disaster recovery assistance under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 that demonstrate capacity constraints2 and 7#g7 supporting ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments in developing1 coordinating1 and maintaining their capacity for disaster resilience and recovery1 and developing pre-disaster recovery and hazard mitigation plans1 in coordination with the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and other ,federal agencies4 7b7 ,establishment of the ,office of ,disaster ,management and ,resiliency ,section #d of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cecc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,office of ,disaster ,management and ,resiliency 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established1 in the ,office of the ,secretary1 the ,office of ,disaster ,management and ,resiliency4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,office of ,disaster ,management and ,resiliency shall-- 7,a7 be responsible for oversight and coordination of all departmental disaster preparedness and response responsibilities2 and 7,b7 coordinate with the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,small ,business ,administration1 and the ,office of ,community ,planning and ,development and other offices of the ,department in supporting recovery and resilience activities to provide a comprehensive approach in working with communities4 4 ,long-,term ,disaster ,recovery ,fund #eje4 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states an account to be known as the ,long-,term ,disaster ,recovery ,fund4 7b7 ,deposits1 transfers1 and credit 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,fund shall consist of amounts appropriated1 transferred1 and credited to the ,fund4 7#b7 ,transfers ,the following may be transferred to the ,fund3 7,a7 ,amounts made available through section #ajf7;c77#d7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf7;c77#d77 as a result of actions taken under section #ajd7;e71 #aaa1 or #abc7;j7 of such ,act4 7,b7 ,any unobligated balances available until expended remaining or subsequently recaptured from amounts appropriated for any disaster and related purposes under the heading ,community ,development ,fund in any ,act prior to the establishment of the ,fund4 7#c7 ,use of transferred amounts ,amounts transferred to the ,fund shall be used for the eligible uses described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,eligible uses of fund 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts in the ,fund shall be available-- 7,a7 to provide assistance in the form of grants under section #abc of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as added by section #ejf2 and 7,b7 for activities of the ,department that support the provision of such assistance1 including necessary salaries and expenses1 information technology1 capacity building and technical assistance 7including assistance related to pre-disaster planning71 and readiness and other pre-disaster planning activities that are not readily attributable to a single major disaster4 7#b7 ,set aside ,of each amount appropriated for or transferred to the ,fund1 #b percent shall be made available for activities described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 which shall be in addition to other amounts made available for those activities4 7#c7 ,transfer of funds ,amounts made available for use in accordance with paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 may be transferred to the account under the heading for ,program ,offices--,community ,planning and ,development1 or any successor account1 for the ,department to carry out activities described in paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 may be used for the activities described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and for the administrative costs of administering any funds appropriated to the ,department under the heading ,community ,planning and ,development--,community ,development ,fund for any major disaster declared under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj7 in any ,act before the establishment of the ,fund4 7d7 ,interchangeability of prior administrative amounts ,any amounts appropriated in any ,act prior to the establishment of the ,fund and transferred to the account under the heading ,program ,offices ,salaries and ,expenses--,community ,planning and ,development1 or any predecessor account1 for the ,department for the costs of administering funds appropriated to the ,department under the heading ,community ,planning and ,development--,community ,development ,fund for any major disaster declared under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj7 shall be available for the costs of administering any such funds provided by any prior or future ,act1 notwithstanding the purposes for which those amounts were appropriated and in addition to any amount provided for the same purposes in other appropriations ,acts4 7e7 ,availability of amounts ,amounts appropriated1 transferred and credited to the ,fund shall remain available until expended4 7f7 ,formula allocation ,use of amounts in the ,fund for grants shall be made by formula allocation in accordance with the requirements of section #abc7;a7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as added by section #ejf4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,fund such sums as may be necessary to respond to current or future major disasters declared under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagi7 for grants under section #abc of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as added by section #ejf4 ,establishment of ,,cdbg disaster recovery program #ejf4 ,title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ajb7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjb7;a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bj7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as so redesignated1 by inserting or 7,b7 after subparagraph 7,a72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,the term persons of extremely low income means families and individuals whose income levels do not exceed household income levels determined by the ,secretary under section #c7;b77#b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77#b77;,c771 except that the ,secretary may provide alternative definitions for the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and ,american ,samoa4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#be7 ,the term major disaster has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb74 2 7#b7 in section #ajf7;c77#d7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf7;c77#d77-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking declared by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq472 7ii7 inserting ,states for use in nonentitlement areas and to before metropolitan cities2 and 7iii7 inserting major after affected by the2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking metropolitan city or and inserting ,state1 metropolitan city1 or2 7ii7 by striking city or county and inserting ,state1 city1 or county2 and 7iii7 by inserting major before disaster2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking metropolitan cities and and inserting ,states1 metropolitan cities1 and2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7i7 by striking metropolitan city or and inserting ,state1 metropolitan city1 or2 and 7ii7 by inserting major before disaster2 and 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking metropolitan city or and inserting ,state1 metropolitan city1 or2 and 7#c7 in section #abb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecba71 by striking disaster under title ,,iv of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj et seq47 and inserting major disaster2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 #abc4 ,community development block grant disaster recovery program 7a7 ,authorization1 formula1 and allocation 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary is authorized to make community development block grant disaster recovery grants from the ,long-,term ,disaster ,recovery ,fund established under section #eje of the ,reforming ,disaster ,recovery ,act 7hereinafter referred to as the ,fund7 for necessary expenses for activities authorized under subsection 7f77#a7 related to disaster relief1 long-term recovery1 restoration of housing and infrastructure1 economic revitalization1 and mitigation in the most impacted and distressed areas resulting from a catastrophic major disaster4 7#b7 ,grant awards ,grants shall be awarded under this section to ,states1 units of general local government1 and ,indian tribes based on capacity and the concentration of damage1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to support the efficient and effective administration of funds4 7#c7 ,section #ajf allocations ,grants under this section shall not be considered relevant to the formula allocations made pursuant to section #ajf4 7#d7 ,federal register notice 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue a notice in the ,federal ,register containing the latest formula allocation methodologies used to determine the total estimate of unmet needs related to housing1 economic revitalization1 and infrastructure in the most impacted and distressed areas resulting from a catastrophic major disaster4 7,b7 ,public comment ,in the notice issued under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall solicit public comments on-- 7i7 the methodologies described in subparagraph 7,a7 and seek alternative methods for formula allocation within a similar total amount of funding2 7ii7 the impact of formula methodologies on rural areas and ,tribal areas2 7iii7 adjustments to improve targeting to the most serious needs2 7iv7 objective criteria for grantee capacity and concentration of damage to inform grantee determinations and minimum allocation thresholds2 and 7v7 research and data to inform an additional amount to be provided for mitigation depending on type of disaster1 which shall be no more than #cj percent of the total estimate of unmet needs4 7#e7 ,regulations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 by regulation1 establish a formula to allocate assistance from the ,fund to the most impacted and distressed areas resulting from a catastrophic major disaster4 7,b7 ,formula requirements ,the formula established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 set forth criteria to determine that a major disaster is catastrophic1 which criteria shall consider the presence of a high concentration of damaged housing or businesses that individual1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local resources could not reasonably be expected to address without additional ,federal assistance1 or other nationally encompassing data that the ,secretary determines are adequate to assess relative impact and distress across geographic areas4 7ii7 include a methodology for identifying most impacted and distressed areas1 which shall consider unmet serious needs related to housing1 economic revitalization1 and infrastructure2 7iii7 include an allocation calculation that considers the unmet serious needs resulting from the catastrophic major disaster and an additional amount up to #cj percent for activities to reduce risks of loss resulting from other natural disasters in the most impacted and distressed area1 primarily for the benefit of low- and moderate-income persons1 with particular focus on activities that reduce repetitive loss of property and critical infrastructure2 and 7iv7 establish objective criteria for periodic review and updates to the formula to reflect changes in available science and data4 7,c7 ,minimum allocation threshold ,the ,secretary shall1 by regulation1 establish a minimum allocation threshold4 7,d7 ,interim allocation ,until such time that the ,secretary issues final regulations under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 allocate assistance from the ,fund using the formula allocation methodology published in accordance with paragraph 7#d72 and 7ii7 include an additional amount for mitigation equal to #ae percent of the total estimate of unmet need4 7#f7 ,allocation of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 except as provided in clause 7ii71 not later than #ij days after the ,president declares a major disaster1 use best available data to determine whether the major disaster is catastrophic and qualifies for assistance under the formula in paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e71 unless data is insufficient to make this determination2 and 7ii7 if the best available data is insufficient to make the determination required under clause 7i7 within the #ij-;day period described in that clause1 the ,secretary shall determine whether the major disaster qualifies when sufficient data becomes available1 but in no case shall the ,secretary make the determination later than #abj days after the declaration of the major disaster4 7,b7 ,announcement of allocation ,if amounts are available in the ,fund at the time the ,secretary determines that the major disaster is catastrophic and qualifies for assistance under the formula in paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e71 the ,secretary shall immediately announce an allocation for a grant under this section4 7,c7 ,additional amounts ,if additional amounts are appropriated to the ,fund after amounts are allocated under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall announce an allocation or additional allocation 7if a prior allocation under subparagraph 7,b7 was less than the formula calculation7 within #ae days of any such appropriation4 7#g7 ,preliminary funding 7,a7 ,in general ,to speed recovery1 the ,secretary is authorized to allocate and award preliminary grants from the ,fund before making a determination under paragraph 7#f7 if the ,secretary projects1 based on a preliminary assessment of impact and distress1 that a major disaster is catastrophic and would likely qualify for funding under the formula in paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e74 7,b7 ,amount 7i7 ,maximum ,the ,secretary may award preliminary funding under subparagraph 7,a7 in an amount that is not more than #e1jjj1jjj4 7ii7 ,sliding scale ,the ,secretary shall1 by regulation1 establish a sliding scale for preliminary funding awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 based on the size of the preliminary assessment of impact and distress4 7,c7 ,use of funds ,the uses of preliminary funding awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be limited to eligible activities that-- 7i7 in the determination of the ,secretary1 will support faster recovery1 improve the ability of the grantee to assess unmet recovery needs1 plan for the prevention of improper payments1 and reduce fraud1 waste1 and abuse2 and 7ii7 may include evaluating the interim housing1 permanent housing1 and supportive service needs of the disaster impacted community1 with special attention to vulnerable populations1 such as homeless and low- to moderate-income households1 to inform the grantee action plan required under subsection 7c74 7,d7 ,consideration of funding ,preliminary funding awarded under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 is not subject to the certification requirements of paragraph 7h77#a72 and 7ii7 shall not be considered when calculating the amount of the grant used for administrative costs1 technical assistance1 and planning activities that are subject to the requirements under subsection 7f77#b74 7,e7 ,waiver ,to expedite the use of preliminary funding for activities described in this paragraph1 the ,secretary may waive requirements of this section in accordance with subsection 7i74 7,f7 ,amended award 7i7 ,in general ,an award for preliminary funding under subparagraph 7,a7 may be amended to add any subsequent amount awarded because of a determination by the ,secretary that a major disaster is catastrophic and qualifies for assistance under the formula4 7ii7 ,applicability ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,d71 amounts provided by an amendment under clause 7i7 are subject to the requirements under subsections 7h77#a7 and 7f77#a7 and other requirements on grant funds under this section4 7,g7 ,technical assistance ,concurrent with the allocation of any preliminary funding awarded under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall assign or provide technical assistance to the recipient of the grant4 7b7 ,interchangeability ,the ,secretary-- 7#a7 is authorized to approve the use of grants under this section to be used interchangeably and without limitation for the same activities in the most impacted and distressed areas resulting from a declaration of another catastrophic major disaster that qualifies for assistance under the formula established under paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e7 of subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 shall establish requirements to expedite the use of grants under this section for the purpose described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,grantee plans 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary announces a grant allocation under this section1 unless an extension is granted by the ,secretary1 the grantee shall submit to the ,secretary a plan for approval describing-- 7,a7 the activities the grantee will carry out with the grant under this section2 7,b7 the criteria of the grantee for awarding assistance and selecting activities2 7,c7 how the use of the grant under this section will address disaster relief1 long-term recovery1 restoration of housing and infrastructure1 economic revitalization1 and mitigation in the most impacted and distressed areas 7,d7 how the use of the grant funds for mitigation is consistent with hazard mitigation plans submitted to the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency under section #cbb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe72 7,e7 the estimated amount proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low- and moderate-income2 7,f7 how the use of grant funds will repair and replace existing housing stock for vulnerable populations1 including low- to moderate-income households2 7,g7 how the grantee will address the priorities described in paragraph 7#e72 7,h7 how uses of funds are proportional to unmet needs1 as required under paragraph 7#e72 7,i7 for ,state grantees that plan to distribute grant amounts to units of general local government1 a description of the method of distribution2 and 7,j7 such other information as may be determined by the ,secretary in regulation4 7#b7 ,public consultation ,to permit public examination and appraisal of the plan described in paragraph 7#a71 to enhance the public accountability of grantees1 and to facilitate coordination of activities with different levels of government1 when developing the plan or substantial amendments proposed to the plan required under paragraph 7#a71 a grantee shall-- 7,a7 publish the plan before adoption2 7,b7 provide citizens1 affected units of general local government1 and other interested parties with reasonable notice of1 and opportunity to comment on1 the plan1 with a public comment period of not less than #ad days2 7,c7 consider comments received before submission to the ,secretary2 7,d7 follow a citizen participation plan for disaster assistance adopted by the grantee that1 at a minimum1 provides for participation of residents of the most impacted and distressed area affected by the major disaster that resulted in the grant under this section and other considerations established by the ,secretary2 and 7,e7 undertake any consultation with interested parties as may be determined by the ,secretary in regulation4 7#c7 ,approval ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 by regulation1 specify criteria for the approval1 partial approval1 or disapproval of a plan submitted under paragraph 7#a71 including approval of substantial amendments to the plan2 7,b7 review a plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 upon receipt of the plan2 7,c7 allow a grantee to revise and resubmit a plan or substantial amendment to a plan under paragraph 7#a7 that the ,secretary disapproves2 7,d7 by regulation1 specify criteria for when the grantee shall be required to provide the required revisions to a disapproved plan or substantial amendment under paragraph 7#a7 for public comment prior to resubmission of the plan or substantial amendment to the ,secretary2 and 7,e7 approve1 partially approve1 or disapprove a plan or substantial amendment under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #fj days after the date on which the plan or substantial amendment is received by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,low- and moderate-income overall benefit 7,a7 ,use of funds ,not less than #gj percent of a grant made under this section shall be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income unless the ,secretary-- 7i7 specifically finds that-- 7,i7 there is compelling need to reduce the percentage for the grant2 and 7,,ii7 the housing needs of low- and moderate-income residents have been addressed2 and 7ii7 issues a waiver and alternative requirements pursuant to subsection 7i7 to lower the percentage4 7,b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall1 by regulation1 establish protocols consistent with the findings of section #ejb of the ,reforming ,disaster ,recovery ,act to prioritize the use of funds by a grantee under this section to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income persons and businesses serving primarily persons of low and moderate income4 7#e7 ,prioritization ,the grantee shall prioritize activities that-- 7,a7 assist persons with extremely low1 low1 and moderate incomes and other vulnerable populations to better recover from and withstand future disasters1 emphasizing those with the most severe needs2 7,b7 address affordable housing1 including affordable rental housing1 needs arising from a disaster or those needs present prior to a disaster2 7,c7 prolong the life of housing and infrastructure2 7,d7 use cost-effective means of preventing harm to people and property and incorporate protective features1 redundancies1 energy savings2 and 7,e7 other measures that will assure the continuation of critical services during future disasters4 7#f7 ,proportional allocation 7,a7 ,in general ,a grantee under this section shall allocate grant funds proportional to unmet needs between housing activities1 economic revitalization1 and infrastructure1 unless the ,secretary-- 7i7 specifically finds that-- 7,i7 there is a compelling need for a disproportional allocation among those unmet needs2 and 7,,ii7 the disproportional allocation described in subclause 7,i7 is not inconsistent with the requirements under paragraph 7#d72 and 7ii7 issues a waiver and alternative requirement pursuant to subsection 7i7 to allow for the disproportional allocation described in clause 7i77,i74 7,b7 ,housing activities ,with respect to housing activities described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 grantees should address proportional needs between homeowners and renters1 including low-income households in public housing and federally subsidized housing4 7#g7 ,disaster risk mitigation 7,a7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term hazard-prone areas-- 7i7 means areas identified by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 at risk from natural hazards that threaten property damage or health1 safety1 and welfare1 such as floods1 wildfires 7including ,wildland-,urban ,interface areas71 earthquakes1 lava inundation1 tornados1 and high winds2 and 7ii7 includes areas having special flood hazards as identified under the ,flood ,disaster ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djjb et seq47 or the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djja et seq474 7,b7 ,hazard-prone areas ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall establish minimum construction standards1 insurance purchase requirements1 and other requirements for the use of grant funds in hazard-prone areas4 7,c7 ,special flood hazards ,for the areas described in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the insurance purchase requirements established under subparagraph 7,b7 shall meet or exceed the requirements under section #ajb7;a7 of the ,flood ,disaster ,protection ,act of #aigc7db ,u4,s4,c4 #djab;a7a774 7,d7 ,consideration of future risks ,the ,secretary may consider future risks to protecting property and health1 safety1 and general welfare1 and the likelihood of those risks1 when making the determination of or modification to hazard-prone areas under this paragraph4 7#h7 ,relocation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq47 shall apply to activities assisted under this section to the extent determined by the ,secretary in regulation1 or as provided in waivers and alternative requirements authorized in accordance with subsection 7i74 7,b7 ,policy ,each grantee under this section shall establish a relocation assistance policy that-- 7i7 minimizes displacement and describes the benefits available to persons displaced as a direct result of acquisition1 rehabilitation1 or demolition in connection with an activity that is assisted by a grant under this section2 and 7ii7 includes any appeal rights or other requirements that the ,secretary establishes by regulation4 7d7 ,certifications ,any grant under this section shall be made only if the grantee certifies to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that-- 7#a7 the grantee is in full compliance with the requirements under subsection 7c77#b72 7#b7 for grants other than grants to ,indian tribes1 the grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;a et seq47 and the ,fair ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq472 7#c7 the projected use of funds has been developed so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities that will benefit extremely low-1 low-1 and moderate-income families and activities described in subsection 7c77#e71 and may also include activities that are designed to aid in the prevention or elimination of slum and blight to support disaster recovery1 meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs1 and alleviate future threats to human populations1 critical natural resources1 and property that an analysis of hazards shows are likely to result from natural disasters in the future2 7#d7 the grant funds shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income as described in subsection 7c77#d72 7#e7 for grants other than grants to ,indian tribes1 within #bd months of receiving a grant or at the time of its #c or #e-year update1 whichever is sooner1 the grantee will review and make modifications to its non-disaster housing and community development plans and strategies required by subsections 7c7 and 7m7 of section #ajd to reflect the disaster recovery needs identified by the grantee and consistency with the plan under subsection 7c77#a72 7#f7 the grantee will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted in whole or part under this section by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income1 including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements1 unless-- 7,a7 funds received under this section are used to pay the proportion of such fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of such public improvements that are financed from revenue sources other than under this chapter2 or 7,b7 for purposes of assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of moderate income1 the grantee certifies to the ,secretary that the grantee lacks sufficient funds received under this section to comply with the requirements of subparagraph 7,a72 7#g7 the grantee will comply with the other provisions of this title that apply to assistance under this section and with other applicable laws2 7#h7 the grantee will follow a relocation assistance policy that includes any minimum requirements identified by the ,secretary2 and 7#i7 the grantee will adhere to construction standards1 insurance purchase requirements1 and other requirements for development in hazard-prone areas described in subsection 7c77#g74 7e7 ,performance reviews and reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 on not less frequently than an annual basis1 make such reviews and audits as may be necessary or appropriate to determine whether a grantee under this section has-- 7,a7 carried out activities using grant funds in a timely manner2 7,b7 met the performance targets established by paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 carried out activities using grant funds in accordance with the requirements of this section1 the other provisions of this title that apply to assistance under this section1 and other applicable laws2 and 7,d7 a continuing capacity to carry out activities in a timely manner4 7#b7 ,performance targets ,the ,secretary shall develop and make publicly available critical performance targets for review1 which shall include spending thresholds for each year from the date on which funds are obligated by the ,secretary to the grantee until such time all funds have been expended4 7#c7 ,failure to meet targets 7,a7 ,suspension ,if a grantee under this section fails to meet #a or more critical performance targets under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may temporarily suspend the grant4 7,b7 ,performance improvement plan ,if the ,secretary suspends a grant under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the grantee a performance improvement plan with the specific requirements needed to lift the suspension within a defined time period4 7,c7 ,report ,if a grantee fails to meet the spending thresholds established under paragraph 7#b71 the grantee shall submit to the ,secretary1 the appropriate committees of ,congress1 and each member of ,congress who represents a district or ,state of the grantee a written report identifying technical capacity1 funding1 or other ,federal or ,state impediments affecting the ability of the grantee to meet the spending thresholds4 7#d7 ,collection of information and reporting 7,a7 ,requirement to report ,a grantee under this section shall provide to the ,secretary such information as the ,secretary may determine necessary for adequate oversight of the grant program under this section4 7,b7 ,public availability ,subject to subparagraph 7,d71 the ,secretary shall make information submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 available to the public and to the ,inspector ,general for the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 disaggregated by income1 geography1 and all classes of individuals protected under section #aji4 7,c7 ,summary status reports ,to increase transparency and accountability of the grant program under this section the ,secretary shall1 on not less frequently than an annual basis1 post on a public facing dashboard summary status reports for all active grants under this section that includes-- 7i7 the status of funds by activity2 7ii7 the percentages of funds allocated and expended to benefit low- and moderate-income communities2 7iii7 performance targets1 spending thresholds1 and accomplishments2 and 7iv7 other information the ,secretary determines to be relevant for transparency4 7,d7 ,considerations ,in carrying out this paragraph1 the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that personally identifiable information regarding applicants for assistance provided from funds made available under this section is not made publicly available2 and 7ii7 may make full and unredacted information available to academic institutions for the purpose of researching into the equitable distribution of recovery funds and adherence to civil rights protections4 7f7 ,eligible activities 7#a7 ,in general ,activities assisted under this section-- 7,a7 may include activities permitted under section #aje or other activities permitted by the ,secretary by waiver or alternative requirement pursuant to subsection 7i72 and 7,b7 shall be related to disaster relief1 long-term recovery1 restoration of housing and infrastructure1 economic revitalization1 and mitigation in the most impacted and distressed areas resulting from the major disaster for which the grant was awarded4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,grant funds under this section may not be used for costs reimbursable by1 or for which funds have been made available by1 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency or the ,united ,states ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 7#c7 ,administrative costs1 technical assistance and planning 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish in regulation the maximum grant amounts a grantee may use for administrative costs1 technical assistance and planning activities1 taking into consideration size of grant1 complexity of recovery1 and other factors as determined by the ,secretary1 but not to exceed #aj percent for administration and #bj percent in total4 7,b7 ,availability ,amounts available for administrative costs for a grant under this section shall be available for eligible administrative costs of the grantee for any grant made under this section1 without regard to a particular disaster4 7#d7 ,program income ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any grantee under this section may retain program income that is realized from grants made by the ,secretary under this section if the grantee agrees that the grantee will utilize the program income in accordance with the requirements for grants under this section1 except that the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 by regulation1 exclude from consideration as program income any amounts determined to be so small that compliance with this paragraph creates an unreasonable administrative burden on the grantee2 or 7,b7 permit the grantee to transfer remaining program income to the other grants of the grantee under this title upon closeout of the grant4 7#e7 ,prohibition on use of assistance for employment relocation activities 7,a7 ,in general ,grants under this section may not be used to assist directly in the relocation of any industrial or commercial plant1 facility1 or operation1 from one area to another area1 if the relocation is likely to result in a significant loss of employment in the labor market area from which the relocation occurs4 7,b7 ,applicability ,the prohibition under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to a business that was operating in the disaster-declared labor market area before the incident date of the applicable disaster and has since moved1 in whole or in part1 from the affected area to another ,state or to a labor market area within the same ,state to continue business4 7#f7 ,requirements ,grants under this section are subject to the requirements of this section1 the other provisions of this title that apply to assistance under this section1 and other applicable laws1 unless modified by waivers and alternative requirements in accordance with subsection 7i74 7g7 ,environmental review 7#a7 ,adoption ,a recipient of funds provided under this section that uses the funds to supplement ,federal assistance provided under section #djb1 #djc1 #djd1 #djf1 #djg1 #djh7;c77#d71 #dbh1 or #ejb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;a1 #eagj;b1 #eagj;c1 #eagb1 #eagc1 #eagd7;c77#d71 #eahi;f1 #eaib7 may adopt1 without review or public comment1 any environmental review1 approval1 or permit performed by a ,federal agency1 and that adoption shall satisfy the responsibilities of the recipient with respect to the environmental review1 approval1 or permit under section #ajd7;g77#a74 7#b7 ,approval of release of funds ,notwithstanding section #ajd7;g77#b71 the ,secretary or a ,state may1 upon receipt of a request for release of funds and certification1 immediately approve the release of funds for an activity or project to be assisted under this section if the recipient has adopted an environmental review1 approval1 or permit under paragraph 7#a7 or the activity or project is categorically excluded from review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#c7 ,units of general local government ,the provisions of section #ajd7;g77#d7 shall apply to assistance under this section that a ,state distributes to a unit of general local government4 7h7 ,financial controls and procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop requirements and procedures to demonstrate that a grantee under this section-- 7,a7 has adequate financial controls and procurement processes2 7,b7 has adequate procedures to detect and prevent fraud1 waste1 abuse and duplication of benefit2 and 7,c7 maintains a comprehensive and publicly accessible website4 7#b7 ,certification ,before making a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall certify that the grantee has in place proficient processes and procedures to comply with the requirements developed under paragraph 7#a71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,compliance before allocation ,the ,secretary may permit a ,state1 unit of general local government1 or ,indian tribe to demonstrate compliance with the requirements for adequate financial controls developed under paragraph 7#a7 before a disaster occurs and before receiving an allocation for a grant under this section4 7#d7 ,duplication of benefits 7,a7 ,in general ,funds made available under this subsection shall be used in accordance with section #cab of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaee71 as amended by section #abaj of the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah 7division ,d of ,public ,law #aae-bed71 and such rules as may be prescribed under such section #cab4 7,b7 ,penalties ,in any case in which the use of grant funds under this section results in a prohibited duplication of benefits1 the grantee shall-- 7i7 apply an amount equal to the identified duplication to any allowable costs of the award consistent with actual1 immediate cash requirement2 7ii7 remit any excess amounts to the ,secretary to be credited to the obligated1 undisbursed balance of the grant consistent with requirements on ,federal payments applicable to such grantee2 and 7iii7 if excess amounts under clause 7ii7 are identified after the period of performance or after the closeout of the award1 remit such amounts to the ,secretary to be credited to the ,fund4 7,c7 ,failure to comply ,a grantee that fails to comply with subparagraph 7,a7 shall be subject to remedies for noncompliance under section #aaa1 unless the ,secretary publishes a determination in the ,federal ,register that it is not in the best interest of the ,federal ,government to pursue remedial actions4 7i7 ,waivers 7#a7 ,in general ,in administering grants under this section1 the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the obligation by the ,secretary or the use by the grantee of those funds 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 the environment1 and the requirements of this section that do not expressly authorize modifications by waiver or alternative requirement71 if the ,secretary makes a public finding that good cause exists for the waiver or alternative requirement and the waiver or alternative requirement would not be inconsistent with the findings in section #ejb of the ,reforming ,disaster ,recovery ,act4 7#b7 ,effective date ,a waiver or alternative requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not take effect before the date that is #e days after the date of publication of the waiver or alternative requirement on the website of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development or the effective date for any regulation published in the ,federal ,register4 7#c7 ,public notification ,the ,secretary shall notify the public of all waivers described in paragraph 7#a7 in accordance with the requirements of section #g7q77#c7 of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cece7q77#c774 7j7 ,unused amounts 7#a7 ,deadline to use amounts ,a grantee under this section shall use an amount equal to the grant within #f years beginning on the date on which the ,secretary obligates the amounts to the grantee1 as such period may be extended under paragraph 7#d74 7#b7 ,recapture ,the ,secretary shall recapture and credit to the ,fund any amount that is unused by a grantee under this section upon the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which the grantee notifies the ,secretary that the grantee has completed all activities identified in the disaster grantee's plan under subsection 7c72 or 7,b7 the expiration of the #f-year period described in paragraph 7#a71 as such period may be extended under paragraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,retention of funds ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may allow a grantee under this section to retain-- 7,a7 amounts needed to close out grants2 and 7,b7 up to #aj percent of the remaining funds to support maintenance of the minimal capacity to launch a new program in the event of a future disaster and to support pre-disaster long-term recovery and mitigation planning4 7#d7 ,extension of period for use of funds ,the ,secretary may extend the #f-year period described in paragraph 7#a7 by not more than #d years1 or not more than #f years for mitigation activities1 if-- 7,a7 the grantee submits to the ,secretary-- 7i7 written documentation of the exigent circumstances impacting the ability of the grantee to expend funds that could not be anticipated2 or 7ii7 a justification that such request is necessary due to the nature and complexity of the program and projects2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary submits a written justification for the extension to the ,committees on ,appropriations of ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives that specifies the period of that extension4 4 ,regulations #ejg4 7a7 ,proposed rules ,following consultation with the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,small ,business ,administration1 and other ,federal agencies1 not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue proposed rules to carry out this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act and shall provide a #ij-;day period for submission of public comments on those proposed rules4 7b7 ,final rules ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue final regulations to carry out section #abc of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as added by section #ejf4 ,coordination of disaster recovery assistance1 benefits1 and data with other ,federal agencies #ejh4 7a7 ,coordination of disaster recovery assistance ,in order to ensure a comprehensive approach to ,federal disaster relief1 long-term recovery1 restoration of housing and infrastructure1 economic revitalization1 and mitigation in the most impacted and distressed areas resulting from a catastrophic major disaster1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 to the greatest extent practicable1 in the implementation of assistance authorized under section #abc of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as added by section #ejf4 7b7 ,data sharing agreements ,to support the coordination of data to prevent duplication of benefits with other ,federal disaster recovery programs while also expediting recovery and reducing burden on disaster survivors1 the ,department shall establish data sharing agreements that safeguard privacy with relevant ,federal agencies to ensure disaster benefits effectively and efficiently reach intended beneficiaries1 while using effective means of preventing harm to people and property4 7c7 ,data transfer from ,,fema and ,,sba to ,,hud ,as permitted and deemed necessary for efficient program execution1 and consistent with a computer matching agreement entered into under subsection 7f77#a71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall provide data on disaster applicants to the ,department1 including1 when necessary1 personally identifiable information1 disaster recovery needs1 and resources determined eligible for1 and amounts expended1 to the ,secretary for all major disasters declared by the ,president pursuant to section #dja of ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj7 for the purpose of providing additional assistance to disaster survivors and prevent duplication of benefits4 7d7 ,data transfers from ,,hud to ,,hud grantees ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide to grantees under section #abc of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as added by section #ejf1 offices of the ,department1 technical assistance providers1 and lenders information that in the determination of the ,secretary is reasonably available and appropriate to inform the provision of assistance after a major disaster1 including information provided to the ,secretary by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration1 or other ,federal agencies4 7e7 ,data transfers from ,,hud grantees to ,,hud1 ,,fema1 and ,,sba 7#a7 ,reporting ,grantees under section #abc of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as added by section #ejf1 shall report information requested by the ,secretary on households1 businesses1 and other entities assisted and the type of assistance provided4 7#b7 ,sharing information ,the ,secretary shall share information collected under paragraph 7#a7 with the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,small ,business ,administration1 and other ,federal agencies to support the planning and delivery of disaster recovery and mitigation assistance4 7f7 ,privacy protection ,the ,secretary may make and receive data transfers authorized under this section1 including the use and retention of that data for computer matching programs1 to inform the provision of assistance1 assess disaster recovery needs1 and prevent the duplication of benefits and other waste1 fraud1 and abuse1 provided that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary enters a computer matching agreement with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration1 or other ,federal agencies covering the transfer of data2 7#b7 the ,secretary publishes intent to disclose data in the ,federal ,register2 7#c7 notwithstanding paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd71 or any other law1 the ,secretary is authorized to share data with an entity identified in subsection 7d71 and the entity is authorized to use the data as described in this section1 if the ,secretary enters a data sharing agreement with the entity before sharing or receiving any information under transfers authorized by this section1 which data sharing agreement shall-- 7,a7 in the determination of the ,secretary1 include measures adequate to safeguard the privacy and personally identifiable information of individuals2 and 7,b7 include provisions that describe how the personally identifiable information of an individual will be adequately safeguarded and protected1 which requires consultation with the ,secretary and the head of each ,federal agency the data of which is being shared subject to the agreement4 ,this ,act may be cited as the ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbb4