,,ii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #cjfg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,october #bf1 #bjba,ms4 ,cortez ,masto introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to amend titles #bc and #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to provide for new and emerging technologies in transportation1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,new1 ,emerging1 and ,exciting ,technologies in ,transportation ,act or the ,,next in ,transportation ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,transportation4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 #c4 ,intelligent transportation systems program advisory committee ,section #eae7;h7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7referred to in this subsection as the ,advisory ,committee7 after an ,advisory ,committee2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bj members and inserting #be members2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,l7-- 7i7 by striking utilities12 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,l7 as subparagraphs 7,g71 7,i71 7,j71 7,k71 7,l71 7,m71 7,q71 and 7,r71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 a representative of a national transit association2 7,f7 a representative of a national1 ,state1 or local transportation agency or association2 2 7,e7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,h7 a private sector developer of intelligent transportation system technologies1 which may include emerging vehicle technologies2 2 7,f7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,m7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,n7 a representative of a labor organization2 7,o7 a representative of a mobility-providing entity2 7,p7 an expert in traffic management2 2 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following3 7,s7 an expert in cybersecurity2 and 7,t7 an automobile manufacturer4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #ejh and inserting section #fejc of title #di2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting programs and before research2 and 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking research and and inserting programs1 research1 and2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g72 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,term 7,a7 ,in general ,the term of a member of the ,advisory ,committee shall be #c years4 7,b7 ,renewal ,on expiration of the term of a member of the ,advisory ,committee1 the member-- 7i7 may be reappointed2 or 7ii7 if the member is not reappointed under clause 7i71 may serve until a new member is appointed4 7#d7 ,meetings ,the ,advisory ,committee-- 7,a7 shall convene not less frequently than twice each year2 and 7,b7 may convene with the use of remote video conference technology4 4 #d4 ,smart community resource center 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,resource center ,the term resource center means the ,smart ,community ,resource ,center established under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,smart community ,the term smart community means a community that uses innovative technologies1 data1 analytics1 and other means to improve the community and address local challenges4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall work with the modal administrations of the ,department and with such other ,federal agencies and departments as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to make available to the public on an ,internet website a resource center1 to be known as the ,smart ,community ,resource ,center1 that includes a compilation of resources or links to resources for ,states and local communities to use in developing and implementing-- 7#a7 intelligent transportation system programs2 or 7#b7 smart community transportation programs4 7c7 ,inclusions ,the resource center shall include links to-- 7#a7 existing programs and resources for intelligent transportation system or smart community transportation programs1 including technical assistance1 education1 training1 funding1 and examples of intelligent transportation systems or smart community transportation programs implemented by ,states and local communities1 available from-- 7,a7 the ,department2 7,b7 other ,federal agencies2 and 7,c7 non-,federal sources2 7#b7 existing reports or databases with the results of intelligent transportation system or smart community transportation programs2 7#c7 any best practices developed or lessons learned from intelligent transportation system or smart community transportation programs2 and 7#d7 such other resources as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7d7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary shall establish the resource center by the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,updates ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the resource center is updated on a regular basis4 #e4 ,strengthening mobility and revolutionizing transportation grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 a political subdivision of a ,state2 7,c7 a ,tribal government2 7,d7 a public transit agency or authority2 7,e7 a public toll authority2 7,f7 a metropolitan planning organization2 and 7,g7 a group of #b or more eligible entities described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 applying through a single lead applicant4 7#b7 ,eligible project ,the term eligible project means a project described in subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,large community ,the term large community means a community with a population of not less than #djj1jjj individuals1 as determined under the most recent annual estimate of the ,bureau of the ,census4 7#d7 ,midsized community ,the term midsized community means any community that is not a large community or a rural community4 7#e7 ,regional partnership ,the term regional partnership means a partnership composed of #b or more eligible entities located in jurisdictions with a combined population that is equal to or greater than the population of any midsized community4 7#f7 ,rural community ,the term rural community means a community that is located in an area that is outside of an urbanized area 7as defined in section #ecjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#g7 ,,smart grant ,the term ,,smart grant means a grant provided to an eligible entity under the ,strengthening ,mobility and ,revolutionizing ,transportation ,grant ,program established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment of program ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,strengthening ,mobility and ,revolutionizing ,transportation ,grant ,program1 under which the ,secretary shall provide grants to eligible entities to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart city or community technologies and systems in a variety of communities to improve transportation efficiency and safety4 7c7 ,distribution ,in determining the projects for which to provide a ,,smart grant1 the ,secretary shall consider contributions to geographical diversity among grant recipients1 including the need for balancing the needs of rural communities1 midsized communities1 and large communities1 consistent with the requirements of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of subsection 7g77#a74 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity may submit to the ,secretary an application for a ,,smart grant at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,transparency ,the ,secretary shall include1 in any notice of funding availability relating to ,,smart grants1 a full description of the method by which applications under paragraph 7#a7 will be evaluated4 7#c7 ,selection criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall evaluate applications for ,,smart grants based on-- 7i7 the extent to which the eligible entity or applicable beneficiary community-- 7,i7 has a public transportation system or other transit options capable of integration with other systems to improve mobility and efficiency2 7,,ii7 has a population density and transportation needs conducive to demonstrating proposed strategies2 7,,iii7 has continuity of committed leadership and the functional capacity to carry out the proposed project2 7,,iv7 is committed to open data sharing with the public2 and 7,v7 is likely to successfully implement the proposed eligible project1 including through technical and financial commitments from the public and private sectors2 and 7ii7 the extent to which a proposed eligible project will use advanced data1 technology1 and applications to provide significant benefits to a local area1 a ,state1 a region1 or the ,united ,states1 including the extent to which the proposed eligible project will-- 7,i7 reduce congestion and delays for commerce and the traveling public2 7,,ii7 improve the safety and integration of transportation facilities and systems for pedestrians1 bicyclists1 and the broader traveling public2 7,,iii7 improve access to jobs1 education1 and essential services1 including health care2 7,,iv7 connect or expand access for underserved or disadvantaged populations and reduce transportation costs2 7,v7 contribute to medium- and long-term economic competitiveness2 7,,vi7 improve the reliability of existing transportation facilities and systems2 7,,vii7 promote connectivity between and among connected vehicles1 roadway infrastructure1 pedestrians1 bicyclists1 the public1 and transportation systems2 7,,viii7 incentivize private sector investments or partnerships1 including by working with mobile and fixed telecommunication service providers1 to the extent practicable2 7,,ix7 improve energy efficiency or reduce pollution2 7,x7 increase the resiliency of the transportation system2 and 7,,xi7 improve emergency response4 7,b7 ,priority ,in providing ,,smart grants1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications for eligible projects that would-- 7i7 demonstrate smart city or community technologies in repeatable ways that can rapidly be scaled2 7ii7 encourage public and private sharing of data and best practices2 7iii7 encourage private-sector innovation by promoting industry-driven technology standards1 open platforms1 technology-neutral requirements1 and interoperability2 7iv7 promote a skilled workforce that is inclusive of minority or disadvantaged groups2 7v7 allow for the measurement and validation of the cost savings and performance improvements associated with the installation and use of smart city or community technologies and practices2 7vi7 encourage the adoption of smart city or community technologies by communities2 7vii7 promote industry practices regarding cybersecurity2 and 7viii7 safeguard individual privacy4 7#d7 ,technical assistance ,on request of an eligible entity that submitted an application under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a project that is not selected for a ,,smart grant1 the ,secretary shall provide to the eligible entity technical assistance and briefings relating to the project4 7e7 ,use of grant funds 7#a7 ,eligible projects 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,,smart grant may be used to carry out a project that demonstrates at least #a of the following3 7i7 ,coordinated automation ,the use of automated transportation and autonomous vehicles1 while working to minimize the impact on the accessibility of any other user group or mode of travel4 7ii7 ,connected vehicles ,vehicles that send and receive information regarding vehicle movements in the network and use vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-everything communications to provide advanced and reliable connectivity4 7iii7 ,intelligent1 sensor-based infrastructure ,the deployment and use of a collective intelligent infrastructure that allows sensors to collect and report real-time data to inform everyday transportation-related operations and performance4 7iv7 ,systems integration ,the integration of intelligent transportation systems with other existing systems and other advanced transportation technologies4 7v7 ,commerce delivery and logistics ,innovative data and technological solutions supporting efficient goods movement1 such as connected vehicle probe data1 road weather data1 or global positioning data to improve on-time pickup and delivery1 improved travel time reliability1 reduced fuel consumption and emissions1 and reduced labor and vehicle maintenance costs4 7vi7 ,leveraging use of innovative aviation technology ,leveraging the use of innovative aviation technologies1 such as unmanned aircraft systems1 to support transportation safety and efficiencies1 including traffic monitoring and infrastructure inspection4 7vii7 ,smart grid ,development of a programmable and efficient energy transmission and distribution system to support the adoption or expansion of energy capture1 electric vehicle deployment1 or freight or commercial fleet fuel efficiency4 7viii7 ,smart technology traffic signals ,improving the active management and functioning of traffic signals1 including through-- 7,i7 the use of automated traffic signal performance measures2 7,,ii7 implementing strategies1 activities1 and projects that support active management of traffic signal operations1 including through optimization of corridor timing1 improved vehicle1 pedestrian1 and bicycle detection at traffic signals1 or the use of connected vehicle technologies2 7,,iii7 replacing outdated traffic signals2 or 7,,iv7 for an eligible entity serving a population of less than #ejj1jjj1 paying the costs of temporary staffing hours dedicated to updating traffic signal technology4 7#b7 ,eligible project costs ,a ,,smart grant may be used for-- 7,a7 development phase activities1 including-- 7i7 planning2 7ii7 feasibility analyses2 7iii7 revenue forecasting2 7iv7 environmental review2 7v7 permitting2 7vi7 preliminary engineering and design work2 7vii7 systems development or information technology work2 and 7viii7 acquisition of real property 7including land and improvements to land relating to an eligible project72 and 7,b7 construction phase activities1 including-- 7i7 construction2 7ii7 reconstruction2 7iii7 rehabilitation2 7iv7 replacement2 7v7 environmental mitigation2 7vi7 construction contingencies2 and 7vii7 acquisition of equipment1 including vehicles4 7#c7 ,prohibited uses ,a ,,smart grant shall not be used-- 7,a7 to reimburse any preaward costs or application preparation costs of the ,,smart grant application2 7,b7 for any traffic or parking enforcement activity2 or 7,c7 to purchase or lease a license plate reader4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,eligible entities ,not later than #b years after the date on which an eligible entity receives a ,,smart grant1 and annually thereafter until the date on which the ,,smart grant is expended1 the eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an implementation report that describes-- 7,a7 the deployment and operational costs of each eligible project carried out by the eligible entity1 as compared to the benefits and savings from the eligible project2 and 7,b7 the means by which each eligible project carried out by the eligible entity has met the original expectation1 as projected in the ,,smart grant application1 including-- 7i7 data describing the means by which the eligible project met the specific goals for the project1 such as-- 7,i7 reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries2 7,,ii7 reducing traffic congestion or improving travel-time reliability2 7,,iii7 providing the public with access to real-time integrated traffic1 transit1 and multimodal transportation information to make informed travel decisions2 or 7,,iv7 reducing barriers or improving access to jobs1 education1 or various essential services2 7ii7 the effectiveness of providing to the public real-time integrated traffic1 transit1 and multimodal transportation information to make informed travel decisions2 and 7iii7 lessons learned and recommendations for future deployment strategies to optimize transportation efficiency and multimodal system performance4 7#b7 ,,gao ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct1 and submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the results of1 a review of the ,,smart grant program under this section4 7#c7 ,secretary 7,a7 ,report to congress ,not later than #b years after the date on which the initial ,,smart grants are provided under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7i7 describes each eligible entity that received a ,,smart grant2 7ii7 identifies the amount of each ,,smart grant provided2 7iii7 summarizes the intended uses of each ,,smart grant2 7iv7 describes the effectiveness of eligible entities in meeting the goals described in the ,,smart grant application of the eligible entity1 including an assessment or measurement of the realized improvements or benefits resulting from each ,,smart grant2 and 7v7 describes lessons learned and recommendations for future deployment strategies to optimize transportation efficiency and multimodal system performance4 7,b7 ,best practices ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 develop and regularly update best practices based on1 among other information1 the data1 lessons learned1 and feedback from eligible entities that received ,,smart grants2 7ii7 publish the best practices under clause 7i7 on a publicly available website2 and 7iii7 update the best practices published on the website under clause 7ii7 regularly4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of the first #e fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act1 of which-- 7,a7 not more than #dj percent shall be used to provide ,,smart grants for eligible projects that primarily benefit large communities2 7,b7 not more than #cj percent shall be provided for eligible projects that primarily benefit midsized communities2 and 7,c7 not more than #cj percent shall be used to provide ,,smart grants for eligible projects that primarily benefit rural communities or regional partnerships4 7#b7 ,administrative costs ,of the amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7 for each fiscal year1 not more than #b percent shall be used for administrative costs of the ,secretary in carrying out this section4 7#c7 ,limitation ,an eligible entity may not use more than #c percent of the amount of a ,,smart grant for each fiscal year to achieve compliance with applicable planning and reporting requirements4 7#d7 ,availability ,the amounts made available for a fiscal year pursuant to this subsection shall be available for obligation during the #b-;fiscal-year period beginning on the first day of the fiscal year for which the amounts were appropriated4 #f4 ,electric vehicle working group 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#b7 ,working group ,the term working group means the electric vehicle working group established under subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall jointly establish an electric vehicle working group to make recommendations regarding the development1 adoption1 and integration of light-1 medium-1 and heavy-duty electric vehicles into the transportation and energy systems of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the working group shall be composed of-- 7i7 the ,secretaries 7or designees71 who shall be co-chairs of the working group2 and 7ii7 not more than #be members1 to be appointed by the ,secretaries1 of whom-- 7,i7 not more than #f shall be ,federal stakeholders as described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,,ii7 not more than #ai shall be non-,federal stakeholders as described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,federal stakeholders ,the working group-- 7i7 shall include not fewer than #a representative of each of-- 7,i7 the ,department2 7,,ii7 the ,department of ,energy2 7,,iii7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,,iv7 the ,council on ,environmental ,quality2 and 7,v7 the ,general ,services ,administration2 and 7ii7 may include a representative of any other ,federal agency the ,secretaries consider to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,non-federal stakeholders 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the working group-- 7,i7 shall include not fewer than #a representative of each of-- 7aa7 a manufacturer of light-duty electric vehicles or the relevant components of light-duty electric vehicles2 7bb7 a manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or the relevant components of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles2 7cc7 a manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries2 7dd7 an owner1 operator1 or manufacturer of electric vehicle charging equipment2 7ee7 the public utility industry2 7ff7 a public utility regulator or association of public utility regulators2 7gg7 the transportation fueling distribution industry2 7hh7 the energy provider industry2 7ii7 the automotive dealing industry2 7jj7 the for-hire passenger transportation industry2 7kk7 an organization representing units of local government2 7ll7 an organization representing regional transportation or planning agencies2 7mm7 an organization representing ,state departments of transportation2 7nn7 an organization representing ,state departments of energy or ,state energy planners2 7oo7 the intelligent transportation systems and technologies industry2 7pp7 labor organizations representing workers in transportation manufacturing1 construction1 or operations2 7qq7 the trucking industry2 7rr7 ,tribal governments2 and 7ss7 the property development industry2 and 7,,ii7 may include a representative of any other non-,federal stakeholder that the ,secretaries consider to be appropriate4 7ii7 ,requirement ,the stakeholders selected under clause 7i7 shall1 in the aggregate-- 7,i7 consist of individuals with a balance of backgrounds1 experiences1 and viewpoints2 and 7,,ii7 include individuals that represent geographically diverse regions of the ,united ,states1 including individuals representing the perspectives of rural1 urban1 and suburban areas4 7,d7 ,compensation ,a member of the working group shall serve without compensation4 7#c7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the working group shall meet not less frequently than once every #abj days4 7,b7 ,remote participation ,a member of the working group may participate in a meeting of the working group via teleconference or similar means4 7#d7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the duties of the working group1 the working group shall coordinate and consult with any existing ,federal interagency working groups on fleet conversion or other similar matters relating to electric vehicles4 7c7 ,reports and strategy on electric vehicle adoption 7#a7 ,working group reports ,the working group shall complete by each of the deadlines described in paragraph 7#b7 a report describing the status of electric vehicle adoption including-- 7,a7 a description of the barriers and opportunities to scaling up electric vehicle adoption throughout the ,united ,states1 including recommendations for issues relating to-- 7i7 consumer behavior2 7ii7 charging infrastructure needs1 including standardization and cybersecurity2 7iii7 manufacturing and battery costs1 including the raw material shortages for batteries and electric motor magnets2 7iv7 the adoption of electric vehicles for low- and moderate-income individuals and underserved communities1 including charging infrastructure access and vehicle purchase financing2 7v7 business models for charging personal electric vehicles outside the home1 including wired and wireless charging2 7vi7 charging infrastructure permitting and regulatory issues2 7vii7 the connections between housing and transportation costs and emissions2 7viii7 freight transportation1 including local1 port and drayage1 regional1 and long-haul trucking2 7ix7 intercity passenger travel2 7x7 the process by which governments collect a user fee for the contribution of electric vehicles to funding roadway improvements2 7xi7 ,state- and local-level policies1 incentives1 and zoning efforts2 7xii7 the installation of highway corridor signage2 7xiii7 secondary markets and recycling for batteries2 7xiv7 grid capacity and integration2 7xv7 energy storage2 and 7xvi7 specific regional or local issues that may not appear to apply throughout the ,united ,states1 but may hamper nationwide adoption or coordination of electric vehicles2 7,b7 examples of successful public and private models and demonstration projects that encourage electric vehicle adoption2 7,c7 an analysis of current efforts to overcome the barriers described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,d7 an analysis of the estimated costs and benefits of any recommendations of the working group2 and 7,e7 any other topics1 as determined by the working group4 7#b7 ,deadlines ,a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted to the ,secretaries1 the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7,a7 in the case of the first report1 by not later than #ah months after the date on which the working group is established under subsection 7b77#a72 7,b7 in the case of the second report1 by not later than #b years after the date on which the first report is required to be submitted under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 in the case of the third report1 by not later than #b years after the date on which the second report is required to be submitted under subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,strategy 7,a7 ,in general ,based on the reports submitted by the working group under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries shall jointly develop1 maintain1 and update a strategy that describes the means by which the ,federal ,government1 ,states1 units of local government1 and industry can-- 7i7 establish quantitative targets for transportation electrification2 7ii7 overcome the barriers described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7iii7 identify areas of opportunity in research and development to improve battery manufacturing1 mineral mining1 recycling costs1 material recovery1 fire risks1 and battery performance for electric vehicles2 7iv7 enhance ,federal interagency coordination to promote electric vehicle adoption2 7v7 prepare the workforce for the adoption of electric vehicles1 including through collaboration with labor unions1 educational institutions1 and relevant manufacturers2 7vi7 expand electric vehicle and charging infrastructure2 7vii7 expand knowledge of the benefits of electric vehicles among the general public2 7viii7 maintain the global competitiveness of the ,united ,states in the electric vehicle and charging infrastructure markets2 7ix7 provide clarity in regulations to improve national uniformity with respect to electric vehicles2 and 7x7 ensure the sustainable integration of electric vehicles into the national electric grid4 7,b7 ,notice and comment ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretaries shall provide public notice and opportunity for comment on the strategy described in that subparagraph4 7#d7 ,information 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries may enter into an agreement with the ,transportation ,research ,board of the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine to provide1 track1 or report data1 information1 or research to assist the working group in carrying out paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,use of existing information ,in developing a report under paragraph 7#a7 or a strategy under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretaries and the working group shall take into consideration existing ,federal1 ,state1 local1 private sector1 and academic data and information relating to electric vehicles and1 to the maximum extent practicable1 coordinate with the entities that publish that information-- 7i7 to prevent duplication of efforts by the ,federal ,government2 and 7ii7 to leverage existing information and complementary efforts4 7d7 ,coordination ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretaries and the working group shall carry out this section using all available existing resources1 websites1 and databases of ,federal agencies1 such as-- 7#a7 the ,alternative ,fuels ,data ,center2 7#b7 the ,energy ,efficient ,mobility ,systems program2 and 7#c7 the ,clean ,cities ,coalition ,network4 7e7 ,termination ,the working group shall terminate on submission of the third report required under subsection 7c77#b77;,c74 #g4 ,national electric vehicle program ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated to the ,secretary in equal amounts for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 to remain available until expended1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended for amounts made available for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 to carry out a ,national ,electric ,vehicle ,formula ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 to provide funding to ,states to strategically deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure and to establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection1 access1 and reliability3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available under this section shall be used for3 7#a7 the acquisition and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to serve as a catalyst for the deployment of such infrastructure and to connect it to a network to facilitate data collection1 access1 and reliability2 7#b7 proper operation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 and 7#c7 data sharing about electric vehicle charging infrastructure to ensure the long-term success of investments made under this section3 ,provided further1 ,that for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall distribute among the ,states the funds made available under this section so that each ,state receives an amount equal to the proportion that the total base apportionment or allocation determined for the ,state under subsection 7c7 of section #ajd or under section #afe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 bears to the total base apportionments or allocations for all ,states under subsection 7c7 of section #ajd and section #afe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share payable for the cost of a project funded under this section shall be #hj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall establish a deadline by which a ,state shall provide a plan to the ,secretary1 in such form and such manner that the ,secretary requires 7to be made available on the ,department's website71 describing how such ,state intends to use funds distributed to the ,state under this section to carry out the ,program for each fiscal year in which funds are made available3 ,provided further1 ,that1 not later than #abj days after the deadline established in the preceding proviso1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the ,department's website and submit to the ,house ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,senate ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 and the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 a report summarizing each plan submitted by a ,state to the ,department and an assessment of how such plans make progress towards the establishment of a national network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure3 ,provided further1 ,that if a ,state fails to submit the plan required under the fourth proviso of this section to the ,secretary by the date specified in such proviso1 or if the ,secretary determines a ,state has not taken action to carry out its plan1 the ,secretary may withhold or withdraw1 as applicable1 funds made available under this section for the fiscal year from the ,state and award such funds on a competitive basis to local jurisdictions within the ,state for use on projects that meet the eligibility requirements under this section3 ,provided further1 ,that1 prior to the ,secretary making a determination that a ,state has not taken actions to carry out its plan1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,state1 consult with the ,state1 and identify actions that can be taken to rectify concerns1 and provide at least #ij days for the ,state to rectify concerns and take action to carry out its plan3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide notice to a ,state on the intent to withhold or withdraw funds not less than #fj days before withholding or withdrawing any funds1 during which time the ,states shall have an opportunity to appeal a decision to withhold or withdraw funds directly to the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that if the ,secretary determines that any funds withheld or withdrawn from a ,state under the preceding proviso cannot be fully awarded to local jurisdictions within the ,state under the preceding proviso in a manner consistent with the purpose of this section1 any such funds remaining shall be distributed among other ,states 7except ,states for which funds for that fiscal year have been withheld or withdrawn under the preceding proviso7 in the same manner as funds distributed for that fiscal year under the second proviso under this section1 except that the ratio shall be adjusted to exclude ,states for which funds for that fiscal year have been withheld or withdrawn under the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that funds distributed under the preceding proviso shall only be available to carry out this section3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this section may be used to contract with a private entity for acquisition and installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the private entity may pay the non-,federal share of the cost of a project funded under this section3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this section shall be for projects directly related to the charging of a vehicle and only for electric vehicle charging infrastructure that is open to the general public or to authorized commercial motor vehicle operators from more than one company3 ,provided further1 ,that any electric vehicle charging infrastructure acquired or installed with funds made available under this section shall be located along a designated alternative fuel corridor3 ,provided further1 ,that no later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall develop guidance for ,states and localities to strategically deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 consistent with this section3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall consider the following in developing the guidance described in the preceding proviso3 7#a7 the distance between publicly available electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 7#b7 connections to the electric grid1 including electric distribution upgrades2 vehicle-to-grid integration1 including smart charge management or other protocols that can minimize impacts to the grid2 alignment with electric distribution interconnection processes1 and plans for the use of renewable energy sources to power charging and energy storage2 7#c7 the proximity of existing off-highway travel centers1 fuel retailers1 and small businesses to electric vehicle charging infrastructure acquired or funded under this section2 7#d7 the need for publicly available electric vehicle charging infrastructure in rural corridors and underserved or disadvantaged communities2 7#e7 the long-term operation and maintenance of publicly available electric vehicle charging infrastructure to avoid stranded assets and protect the investment of public funds in that infrastructure2 7#f7 existing private1 national1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial government electric vehicle charging infrastructure programs and incentives2 7#g7 fostering enhanced1 coordinated1 public-private or private investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 7#h7 meeting current and anticipated market demands for electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 including with regard to power levels and charging speed1 and minimizing the time to charge current and anticipated vehicles2 and 7#i7 any other factors1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that if a ,state determines1 and the ,secretary certifies1 that the designated alternative fuel corridors in the ,states are fully built out1 then the ,state may use funds provided under this section for electric vehicle charging infrastructure on any public road or in other publicly accessible locations1 such as parking facilities at public buildings1 public schools1 and public parks1 or in publicly accessible parking facilities owned or managed by a private entity3 ,provided further1 ,that subject to the minimum standards and requirements established under the following proviso1 funds made available under this section may be used for3 7#a7 the acquisition or installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 7#b7 operating assistance for costs allocable to operating and maintaining electric vehicle charging infrastructure acquired or installed under this section1 for a period not to exceed five years2 7#c7 the acquisition or installation of traffic control devices located in the right-of-way to provide directional information to electric vehicle charging infrastructure acquired1 installed1 or operated under this section2 7#d7 on-premises signs to provide information about electric vehicle charging infrastructure acquired1 installed1 or operated under this section2 7#e7 development phase activities relating to the acquisition or installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7#f7 mapping and analysis activities to evaluate1 in an area in the ,united ,states designated by the eligible entity1 the locations of current and future electric vehicle owners1 to forecast commuting and travel patterns of electric vehicles and the quantity of electricity required to serve electric vehicle charging stations1 to estimate the concentrations of electric vehicle charging stations to meet the needs of current and future electric vehicle drivers1 to estimate future needs for electric vehicle charging stations to support the adoption and use of electric vehicles in shared mobility solutions1 such as micro-transit and transportation network companies1 and to develop an analytical model to allow a city1 county1 or other political subdivision of a ,state or a local agency to compare and evaluate different adoption and use scenarios for electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy and in consultation with relevant stakeholders1 shall1 as appropriate1 develop minimum standards and requirements related to3 7#a7 the installation1 operation1 or maintenance by qualified technicians of electric vehicle charging infrastructure under this section2 7#b7 the interoperability of electric vehicle charging infrastructure under this section2 7#c7 any traffic control device or on-premises sign acquired1 installed1 or operated under this section2 7#d7 any data requested by the ,secretary related to a project funded under this section1 including the format and schedule for the submission of such data2 7#e7 network connectivity of electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 and 7#f7 information on publicly available electric vehicle charging infrastructure locations1 pricing1 real-time availability1 and accessibility through mapping applications3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall designate national electric vehicle charging corridors that identify the near- and long-term need for1 and the location of1 electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support freight and goods movement at strategic locations along major national highways1 the ,national ,highway ,freight ,network established under section #afg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and goods movement locations including ports1 intermodal centers1 and warehousing locations3 ,provided further1 ,that the report issued under section #aea7;e7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall include a description of efforts to achieve strategic deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in electric vehicle charging corridors1 including progress on the implementation of the ,program under this section3 ,provided further1 ,that1 for fiscal year #bjbb1 before distributing funds made available under this section to ,states1 the ,secretary shall set aside from funds made available under this section to carry out this section not more than #cjj1jjj1jjj1 which may be transferred to the ,joint ,office described in the twenty-fourth proviso of this section1 to establish such ,joint ,office and carry out its duties under this section3 ,provided further1 ,that1 for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 after setting aside funds under the preceding proviso1 and before distributing funds made available under this section to ,states1 the ,secretary shall set aside from funds made available under this section for such fiscal year to carry out this section #aj percent should go to ,states or localities that require additional assistance to strategically deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a grant program to administer to ,states or localities the amounts set aside under the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that1 except as otherwise specified under this section1 funds made available under this section1 other than funds transferred under the nineteenth proviso of this section to the ,joint ,office1 shall be administered as if apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this section shall not be transferable under section #abf of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that there is established a ,joint ,office of ,energy and ,transportation 7referred to in this section as the ,joint ,office7 in the ,department and the ,department of ,energy to study1 plan1 coordinate1 and implement issues of joint concern between the two agencies1 which shall include3 7#a7 technical assistance related to the deployment1 operation1 and maintenance of zero emission vehicle charging and refueling infrastructure1 renewable energy generation1 vehicle-to-grid integration1 including microgrids1 and related programs and policies2 7#b7 data sharing of installation1 maintenance1 and utilization in order to continue to inform the network build out of zero emission vehicle charging and refueling infrastructure2 7#c7 performance of a national and regionalized study of zero emission vehicle charging and refueling infrastructure needs and deployment factors1 to support grants for community resilience and electric vehicle integration2 7#d7 development and deployment of training and certification programs2 7#e7 establishment and implementation of a program to promote renewable energy generation1 storage1 and grid integration1 including microgrids1 in transportation rights-of-way2 7#f7 studying1 planning1 and funding for high-voltage distributed current infrastructure in the rights-of-way of the ,interstate ,system and for constructing high-voltage and or medium-voltage transmission pilots in the rights-of-way of the ,interstate ,system2 7#g7 research1 strategies1 and actions under the ,departments' statutory authorities to reduce transportation-related emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change2 7#h7 development of a streamlined utility accommodations policy for high-voltage and medium-voltage transmission in the transportation right-of-way2 and 7#i7 any other issues that the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,energy identify as issues of joint interest3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,joint ,office of ,energy and ,transportation shall establish and maintain a public database1 accessible on both ,department and ,department of ,energy websites1 that includes3 7#a7 information maintained on the ,alternative ,fuel ,data ,center by the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy of the ,department of ,energy with respect to the locations of electric vehicle charging stations2 7#b7 potential locations for electric vehicle charging stations identified by eligible entities through the program2 and 7#c7 the ability to sort generated results by various characteristics with respect to electric vehicle charging stations1 including location1 in terms of the ,state1 city1 or county2 status 7operational1 under construction1 or planned72 and charging type1 in terms of ,level #b charging equipment or ,direct ,current ,fast ,charging ,equipment3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,energy shall cooperatively administer the ,joint ,office consistent with this section3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,energy may transfer funds between the ,department and the ,department of ,energy from funds provided under this section to establish the ,joint ,office and to carry out its duties under this section and any such funds or portions thereof transferred to the ,joint ,office may be transferred back to and merged with this account3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,energy shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #ae days prior to transferring any funds under the previous proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purposes of funds made available under this section3 7#a7 the term ,state has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the term ,federal-aid highway means a public highway eligible for assistance under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 other than a highway functionally classified as a local road or rural minor collector4 #h4 ,public transportation 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecjb7c77;,g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating clauses 7iv7 and 7v7 as clauses 7v7 and 7vi71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 provides that if equipment to fuel privately owned zero-emission passenger vehicles is installed1 the recipient of assistance under this chapter shall collect fees from users of the equipment in order to recover the costs of construction1 maintenance1 and operation of the equipment2 2 7#c7 in clause 7vi7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,,xiii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,xiv71 by adding and after the semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,xv7 technology to fuel a zero-emission vehicle2 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #eccf7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 1 as defined in section #ecjb7d74 7#b7 ,section #bheja7d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #ecjb7;a77#f7 and inserting section #ecjb4 #i4 ,state energy conservation plans ,section #cfb7;d7 of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbb7;d77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 programs to increase transportation energy efficiency1 including programs to help reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector by #bjej and accelerate the use of alternative transportation fuels for1 and the electrification of1 ,state government vehicles1 fleet vehicles1 taxis and ridesharing services1 mass transit1 school buses1 ferries1 and privately owned passenger and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles2 4 #aj4 ,transportation workforce development 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences under which the ,national ,academy shall develop and submit to the ,secretary a workforce needs assessment that-- 7#a7 addresses-- 7,a7 the education and recruitment of technical workers for the intelligent transportation technologies and systems industry2 7,b7 the development of a workforce skilled in various types of intelligent transportation technologies1 components1 infrastructure1 and equipment1 including with respect to-- 7i7 installation2 7ii7 maintenance2 7iii7 manufacturing2 7iv7 operations1 including data analysis and review2 and 7v7 cybersecurity2 and 7,c7 barriers to employment in the intelligent transportation technologies and systems industry for-- 7i7 individuals who are former offenders 7as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb772 7ii7 individuals with a disability 7as defined in section #c of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb772 and 7iii7 individuals that represent populations that are traditionally underrepresented in the workforce2 and 7#b7 includes recommendations relating to the issues described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,working group 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a working group1 to be composed of-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,labor2 and 7,c7 the heads of such other ,federal agencies as the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 7#b7 ,implementation plan 7,a7 ,in general ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall develop an intelligent transportation technologies and systems industry workforce development implantation plan4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the implementation plan under subparagraph 7,a7 shall address any issues and recommendations included in the needs assessment under subsection 7a71 taking into consideration a whole-of-government approach with respect to-- 7i7 using registered apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs2 and 7ii7 re-skilling workers who may be interested in working within the intelligent transportation technologies and systems industry4 7#c7 ,submission to congress ,not later than #a year after the date of receipt of the needs assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress the implementation plan developed under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,termination ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the date on which the implementation plan developed under paragraph 7#b7 is submitted to ,congress under paragraph 7#c74 7c7 ,transportation workforce outreach program 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eejf4 ,transportation workforce outreach program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall establish and administer a transportation workforce outreach program1 under which the ,secretary shall carry out a series of public service announcement campaigns during each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purpose of the campaigns carried out under the program under this section shall be-- 7#a7 to increase awareness of career opportunities in the transportation sector1 including aviation pilots1 safety inspectors1 mechanics and technicians1 air traffic controllers1 flight attendants1 truck and bus drivers1 engineers1 transit workers1 railroad workers1 and other transportation professionals2 and 7#b7 to target awareness of professional opportunities in the transportation sector to diverse segments of the population1 including with respect to race1 sex1 ethnicity1 ability 7including physical and mental ability71 veteran status1 and socioeconomic status4 7c7 ,advertising ,the ,secretary may use1 or authorize the use of1 amounts made available to carry out the program under this section for the development1 production1 and use of broadcast1 digital1 and print media advertising and outreach in carrying out a campaign under this section4 7d7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use to carry out this section any amounts otherwise made available to the ,secretary1 not to exceed #e1jjj1jjj1 for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,i of chapter #ee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eejf4 ,transportation workforce outreach program4 4