,i #aai? ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #hhgj ,,9 ,,! ,,h\se ,,( ,,repres5tatives ,may #ai1 #bjbf ,mr4 ,graves 7= himself1 ,mr4 ,l>s5 ( ,wa%+ton1 ,mr4 ,r\z]1 ,mr4 ,web/] ( ,florida1 & ,ms4 ,norton7 introduc$ ! foll[+ bill2 :i* 0 ref]r$ to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ,a ,,bill ,to au?orize fund+ = ,f$]al-aid highways1 bridge con/ruction & rehabilitation1 highway safety programs1 transit programs1 & rail programs1 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,build+ ,unrival$ ,infra/ructure & ,long-t]m ,developm5t = ,am]ica's #bej? ,act or ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts4 ,sec4 #b4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #c4 ,effective date4 ,sec4 #d4 ,automatic execution ( con=m+ *anges4 ,title ,i--,f$]al-,aid ,highways ,subtitle ,a--,au?orizations & ,programs ,sec4 #aaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,obligation limitation4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,apportionm5t4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,nationally significant multimodal freight & highway projects4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,national highway p]=mance program4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,f$]al %>e4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,bridge programs4 ,sec4 #aaji4 ,em]g5cy relief4 ,sec4 #aaaj4 ,toll roads1 bridges1 tunnels1 & f]ries4 ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,railway-highway grade cross+s4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,surface transportation block grant program4 ,sec4 #aaac4 ,transportation plann+4 ,sec4 #aaad4 ,highway use tax evasion projects4 ,sec4 #aaae4 ,national bridge & tunnel inv5tory & inspection /&>ds4 ,sec4 #aaaf4 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities4 ,sec4 #aaag4 ,highway safety improvem5t program4 ,sec4 #aaah4 ,,cmaq program4 ,sec4 #aaai4 ,safe /reets & roads = all grant program4 ,sec4 #aabj4 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program4 ,sec4 #aaba4 ,,hov facilities4 ,sec4 #aabb4 ,national highway freight & high priority corridor program4 ,sec4 #aabc4 ,wildlife cross+s pilot program4 ,sec4 #aabd4 ,surface transportation accel]ator grant program4 ,sec4 #aabe4 ,repeal ( program4 ,sec4 #aabf4 ,,protect program4 ,sec4 #aabg4 ,codification & improvem5t ( ,jason's ,law4 ,sec4 #aabh4 ,consolidat$ fund+ pilot program4 ,sec4 #aabi4 ,regi/ration fee on motor vehicles4 ,sec4 #aacj4 ,transf] ( real prop]ty no long] ne$$4 ,sec4 #aaca4 ,f$]al l&s & tribal transportation programs4 ,sec4 #aacb4 ,tribal transportation program4 ,sec4 #aacc4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program4 ,sec4 #aacd4 ,f$]al l&s access program4 ,sec4 #aace4 ,nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & tribal projects program4 ,sec4 #aacf4 ,tribal ,high ,priority ,projects program4 ,sec4 #aacg4 ,consolidation ( programs4 ,sec4 #aach4 ,update to nonmotoriz$ trails def9ition4 ,subtitle ,b--,improv$ ,project ,deliv]y & ,environm5tal ,/reaml9+ ,sec4 #abja4 ,project approval & ov]sight4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,exemption f review4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews = project decisionmak+ & ,"o ,f$]al ,decision4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,report+ program4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,t]m9ation ( environm5tal review implem5tation funds program4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,/reaml9+ ( environm5tal docum5t prep>ation4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,/ate & eligible entity assumption ( responsibility = categorical exclusions4 ,sec4 #abjh4 ,surface transportation project deliv]y program4 ,sec4 #abji4 ,program = elim9at+ duplication ( environm5tal reviews4 ,sec4 #abaj4 ,tra9+ & education2 be/ practices4 ,sec4 #abaa4 ,accel]at$ decisionmak+ 9 environm5tal reviews4 ,sec4 #abab4 ,align+ ,f$]al environm5tal reviews4 ,sec4 #abac4 ,,fta all[ance ( l& acquisition4 ,sec4 #abad4 ,categorical exclusion = projects ( limit$ ,f$]al assi/ance4 ,sec4 #abae4 ,programmatic agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #abaf4 ,/reaml9+ ,tribal categorical exclusions4 ,sec4 #abag4 ,/reaml9+ small safety projects4 ,sec4 #abah4 ,updates to categorical exclusions = public transportation projects4 ,subtitle ,c--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #acja4 ,transportation rulemak+ committees4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,vehicle weight limits4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,designation ( high priority corridors on ,national ,highway ,sy/em4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,safety coord9ators2 det]m9ation ( reasonable co/4 ,sec4 #acje4 ,updates to manual on uni=m traffic control devices4 ,sec4 #acjf4 ,design /&>ds4 ,sec4 #acjg4 ,mod]niz+ roadside safety h>dw>e devices & adm9i/ration policies4 ,sec4 #acjh4 ,audit ( ,,fhwa ov]sight ( roadside safety h>dw>e devices4 ,sec4 #acji4 ,int]ag5cy bridge /rike work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #acaj4 ,bridge cle>ance be/ practices4 ,sec4 #acaa4 ,u4,s4 ,congressman & ,prison] ( ,w> ,sam ,johnson ,memorial ,highway4 ,sec4 #acab4 ,te*nical assi/ance = contract+4 ,sec4 #acac4 ,prev5t+ anticompetitive bidd+ practices4 ,sec4 #acad4 ,/udy on effectiv5ess ( discretion>y grant programs4 ,sec4 #acae4 ,/udy on effectiv5ess ( =mula grant programs4 ,sec4 #acaf4 ,national ,academies review ( highway sy/ems4 ,sec4 #acag4 ,review ( ,/ate & local consultation processes4 ,sec4 #acah4 ,em]g5cy relief work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #acai4 ,/opp+ ?reats on p$e/rians4 ,sec4 #acbj4 ,elim9at+ unnecess>y report+ & requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #acba4 ,contract+ = eng9e]+ & design s]vices4 ,sec4 #acbb4 ,advanc+ projects 9 cold wea!r ,/ates4 ,sec4 #acbc4 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p on roadway managem5t 9 inclem5t wea!r4 ,sec4 #acbd4 ,t]m9ation ( neighborhood access & equity grant program4 ,sec4 #acbe4 ,task =ce on develop+ a #ba/ c5tury surface transportation work=ce4 ,sec4 #acbf4 ,/udy on national commut+ tr5ds4 ,sec4 #acbg4 ,notification on regressive safety t>gets4 ,sec4 #acbh4 ,/udy on dome/ic availability ( yell[ pa9t4 ,sec4 #acbi4 ,/udy on corrosion prev5tion = bridges4 ,sec4 #accj4 ,fund+ ,f$]al-aid ,highways guidance4 ,title ,,ii--,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,sec4 #bjja4 ,infra/ructure f9ance4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,em]g5cy loan relief due to major disa/]4 ,sec4 #bjjc4 ,p]sonnel managem5t au?ority4 ,sec4 #bjjd4 ,/udy on e/abli%m5t ( ,f$]al ,infra/ructure ,bank4 ,title ,,iii--,public ,transportation ,subtitle ,a--,re=ms ,sec4 #cjja4 ,purpose & decl>ation ( policy4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,transportation plann+4 ,sec4 #cjjd4 ,plann+ programs4 ,sec4 #cjje4 ,urbaniz$ area =mula grants4 ,sec4 #cjjf4 ,consolidat$ ,/ate block grant program4 ,sec4 #cjjg4 ,fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants4 ,sec4 #cjjh4 ,=mula grants = enhanc$ mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities4 ,sec4 #cjji4 ,=mula grants = rural areas4 ,sec4 #cjaj4 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t4 ,sec4 #cjaa4 ,bus te/+ facility4 ,sec4 #cjab4 ,crime prev5tion & security4 ,sec4 #cjac4 ,g5]al provisions4 ,sec4 #cjad4 ,public transportation em]g5cy relief program4 ,sec4 #cjae4 ,contract requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #cjaf4 ,transit asset managem5t4 ,sec4 #cjag4 ,project managem5t ov]sight4 ,sec4 #cjah4 ,public transportation safety program4 ,sec4 #cjai4 ,adm9i/rative provisions4 ,sec4 #cjbj4 ,national transit database4 ,sec4 #cjba4 ,apportionm5t ( appropriations = urbaniz$ area =mula grants4 ,sec4 #cjbb4 ,/ate ( good repair grants4 ,sec4 #cjbc4 ,au?orizations4 ,sec4 #cjbd4 ,grants = buses1 bus facilities1 & f]ries4 ,sec4 #cjbe4 ,apportionm5ts bas$ on gr[+ ,/ates & high d5sity ,/ates =mula factors4 ,subtitle ,b--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #caja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #cajb4 ,protect+ bus op]ators f risk ( assault4 ,sec4 #cajc4 ,sp>e ratio modification4 ,sec4 #cajd4 ,special rule = c]ta9 transportation s]vices4 ,sec4 #caje4 ,innovative procurem5t4 ,sec4 #cajf4 ,transit aw>d managem5t sy/em improvem5t4 ,sec4 #cajg4 ,public transit fir/ aid & em]g5cy m$ical kit equipm5t & tra9+4 ,sec4 #cajh4 ,improv+ transp>5cy 9 c]ta9 urbaniz$ areas4 ,sec4 #caji4 ,ext5sion ( capital & prev5tive ma9t5ance grants to ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority4 ,sec4 #caaj4 ,,gao assessm5t ( project cont+5cy am\nts4 ,sec4 #caaa4 ,,gao report on univ]sal design to improve accessibility4 ,sec4 #caab4 ,,gao /udy & report on ,national ,transit ,database data quality4 ,sec4 #caac4 ,,gao /udy on transit sy/em rid] safety4 ,sec4 #caad4 ,,gao /udy on ,,cig data collection & report+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #caae4 ,,gao assessm5t ( p>atransit s(tw>e & te*nologies4 ,subtitle ,c--,reorganization & ,consolidation ( ,*apt] #ec ,sec4 #cbja4 ,transf] ( c]ta9 sections 9 *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,sec4 #cbjb4 ,front matt] ( *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,sec4 #cbjc4 ,am5dm5ts to *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #cbjb ( ?is ,act4 ,sec4 #cbjd4 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts4 ,title ,,iv--,highway ,safety ,sec4 #djja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #djjb4 ,consolidation & enhancem5t ( highway safety programs4 ,sec4 #djjc4 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t4 ,sec4 #djjd4 ,high-visibility en=cem5t program4 ,sec4 #djje4 ,protection ( safety data4 ,sec4 #djjf4 ,annual report+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #djjg4 ,coord9ation ( ,f$]al highway & traffic safety programs4 ,sec4 #djjh4 ,highway safety program effectiv5ess transportation rulemak+ committee4 ,sec4 #djji4 ,e/abli%m5t ( roadway work] protection int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #djaj4 ,motorcycle ,advisory ,c\ncil4 ,sec4 #djaa4 ,motorcycle *eckpo9t fund+4 ,sec4 #djab4 ,pulsat+ light sy/ems4 ,sec4 #djac4 ,m9imally ob/ruct$ =w>d-fac+ view 9 motorcoa*es4 ,sec4 #djad4 ,revision ( /ud5t safety guidel9es4 ,sec4 #djae4 ,micromobility safety4 ,sec4 #djaf4 ,,gao /udy on highway safety data quality4 ,title ,v--,motor ,c>ri]s ,subtitle ,a--,g5]al ,provisions ,sec4 #ejja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #ejjb4 ,improvem5ts to en=cem5t tra9+ & support grant program4 ,sec4 #ejjc4 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t4 ,sec4 #ejjd4 ,am5dm5ts to comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators grant program4 ,sec4 #ejje4 ,t]ms & conditions = exemptions4 ,sec4 #ejjf4 ,brok] qualifications4 ,sec4 #ejjg4 ,motor c>ri] compla9ts4 ,sec4 #ejjh4 ,cabotage /udy4 ,subtitle ,b--,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,op]ators ,sec4 #eaja4 ,pr$atory comm]cial motor vehicle lease-pur*ase agreem5t programs ov]sight4 ,sec4 #eajb4 ,re/room access4 ,sec4 #eajc4 ,application ( comm]cial motor vehicle safety4 ,sec4 #eajd4 ,ext5sion ( appr5tice%ip pilot program4 ,sec4 #eaje4 ,codification ( exemption4 ,sec4 #eajf4 ,mod]nization ( f>m-relat$ s]vice indu/ries re/rict$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5ses4 ,sec4 #eajg4 ,implem5ts ( husb&ry compilation4 ,sec4 #eajh4 ,pre-trip vehicle inspection te/+ waiv]4 ,sec4 #eaji4 ,modifications to c]ta9 comm]cial driv]'s lic5se regulations4 ,subtitle ,c--,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,sec4 #ebja4 ,motor c>ri] safety advisory committee4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 ,electronic logg+ device c]tification4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,safety p]=mance hi/ory scre5+ & ,data,qs improvem5t4 ,sec4 #ebjd4 ,noncompliant tra9+ entities4 ,sec4 #ebje4 ,drug & alcohol cle>+h\se fees4 ,sec4 #ebjf4 ,f$]al hair te/+ guidel9es4 ,sec4 #ebjg4 ,drug & alcohol te/+ compliance4 ,sec4 #ebjh4 ,fatal truck cra% drug & sub/ance abuse te/+ acc\ntability4 ,sec4 #ebji4 ,review ( ,new ,entrant ,safety ,assurance ,program4 ,sec4 #ebaj4 ,new entrant regi/ration /&>ds transportation rulemak+ committee4 ,sec4 #ebaa4 ,beyond compliance4 ,subtitle ,d--,h\sehold ,goods ,%ipp+ ,consum] ,protection ,re=m ,sec4 #ecja4 ,adm9i/rative assessm5t ( civil p5alties = violations ( comm]cial regulations4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,/ate use ( grant funds = comm]cial en=cem5t & consum] protection4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,/ate ret5tion ( p5alties & f9es4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,regi/ration requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #ecje4 ,h\sehold goods consum] protection work+ gr\p4 ,subtitle ,e--,safe ,integration ( ,autonom\s ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicles ,sec4 #edja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #edjb4 ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle int]/ate op]ation4 ,sec4 #edjc4 ,review & preemption ( ,/ate laws & regulations4 ,sec4 #edjd4 ,ensur+ regulatory flexibility = safety te*nologies4 ,sec4 #edje4 ,regulatory int]pretations4 ,sec4 #edjf4 ,national consum] compla9t database4 ,sec4 #edjg4 ,comm]cial motor vehicle work=ce developm5t4 ,title ,,vi--,innovation ,sec4 #fjja4 ,/r5g!n+ mobility & revolutioniz+ transportation grant program4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,te*nology deploym5t4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,/rategic innovation = rev5ue collection4 ,sec4 #fjjd4 ,national motor vehicle p]-mile us] fee pilot4 ,sec4 #fjje4 ,,its ,advisory ,committee4 ,sec4 #fjjf4 ,enc\rag$ use ( digital plat=ms4 ,sec4 #fjjg4 ,nontraditional & ,em]g+ ,transportation ,te*nology ,c\ncil4 ,sec4 #fjjh4 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program4 ,sec4 #fjji4 ,prohibition relat$ to c]ta9 =eign-made ,li,d,a,r te*nology4 ,sec4 #fjaj4 ,data privacy4 ,sec4 #fjaa4 ,/udy on adoption & deploym5t ( new & em]g+ te*nologies4 ,sec4 #fjab4 ,autonom\s vehicle accessibility /udy4 ,sec4 #fjac4 ,,gao /udy ( intellig5t transportation sy/ems physical & cyb] vuln]abilities4 ,sec4 #fjad4 ,,gao /udy & report on automat$ driv+ sy/ems safety assurance4 ,sec4 #fjae4 ,te*nical assi/ance4 ,title ,,vii--,freight & ,multimodal ,transportation ,programs ,subtitle ,a--,freight ,policy ,sec4 #gjja4 ,national multimodal freight policy4 ,sec4 #gjjb4 ,national freight /rategic plan4 ,sec4 #gjjc4 ,national multimodal freight network4 ,sec4 #gjjd4 ,/ate freight advisory committees4 ,sec4 #gjje4 ,/ate freight plans4 ,sec4 #gjjf4 ,freight ,logi/ics ,optimization ,works ,program4 ,subtitle ,b--,multimodal ,policy & ,programs ,sec4 #gaja4 ,/reaml9+ positions )9 ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y4 ,sec4 #gajb4 ,c\ncil on ,cr$it & ,f9ance transp>5cy4 ,sec4 #gajc4 ,am5dm5ts to work+ capital fund4 ,sec4 #gajd4 ,transportation assi/ance = int]national games4 ,sec4 #gaje4 ,national infra/ructure project assi/ance4 ,sec4 #gajf4 ,local & regional project assi/ance4 ,sec4 #gajg4 ,national culv]t removal1 replacem5t1 & re/oration grant program4 ,sec4 #gajh4 ,rural & ,tribal infra/ructure advancem5t pilot ext5sion4 ,sec4 #gaji4 ,advisory committee on c>go !ft & freight fraud4 ,title ,,viii--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #hjja4 ,title #bc te*nical corrections4 ,sec4 #hjjb4 ,title #di te*nical corrections4 ,title ,,ix--,sport ,fi%+ & ,recreational ,boat+ ,safety ,sec4 #ijja4 ,division ( annual appropriations4 ,sec4 #ijjb4 ,fund+ = int]/ate fi%]ies commission activities4 ,sec4 #ijjc4 ,boat+ infra/ructure priorities4 ,title ,x--,railroads & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,subtitle ,a--,au?orization ( ,appropriations & ,grant ,re=ms ,sec4 #ajaja4 ,grants to ,amtrak4 ,sec4 #ajajb4 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #ajajc4 ,competitive grants4 ,sec4 #ajajd4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #ajaje4 ,railroad cross+ safety improvem5ts & elim9ation program4 ,sec4 #ajajf4 ,national int]city pass5g] railroad p>tn]%ip program4 ,sec4 #ajajg4 ,corridor id5tification & developm5t program4 ,sec4 #ajajh4 ,em]g5cy relief4 ,sec4 #ajaji4 ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al4 ,subtitle ,b--,amtrak ,re=ms ,sec4 #ajbja4 ,amtrak economic p]=mance4 ,sec4 #ajbjb4 ,amtrak transp>5cy & acc\ntability = pass5g]s & taxpay]s4 ,sec4 #ajbjc4 ,implem5t+ ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al recomm5dations to address infra/ructure backlog4 ,sec4 #ajbjd4 ,amtrak executive bonus disclosure4 ,sec4 #ajbje4 ,amtrak & int]city pass5g] rail work=ce assault prev5tion & response plans4 ,sec4 #ajbjf4 ,baby *ang+ table requirem5ts on ,amtrak tra9s4 ,sec4 #ajbjg4 ,report on ,amtrak long-di/ance equipm5t ma9t5ance co/s4 ,sec4 #ajbjh4 ,inspector g5]al review ( ,amtrak acc\nt+ & report+ practices4 ,sec4 #ajbji4 ,amtrak annual report+4 ,sec4 #ajbaj4 ,invoices & reports4 ,sec4 #ajbaa4 ,/ate-support$ co/ & s]vice policy4 ,sec4 #ajbab4 ,,gao /udy on ,amtrak cu/om] exp]i5ce4 ,sec4 #ajbac4 ,,gao /udy on ,amtrak s]vice to privately own$ rail c>s4 ,sec4 #ajbad4 ,! ,donald ,m4 ,payne1 ,jr4 ,transit ,c5t] at ,new>k ,p5n ,/ation4 ,sec4 #ajbae4 ,public notice & comm5t on ,amtrak's corporate /ructure4 ,sec4 #ajbaf4 ,,gao exam9ation ( int]national pass5g] rail4 ,sec4 #ajbag4 ,food & bev]age s]vice4 ,subtitle ,c--,pass5g] ,rail ,policy ,sec4 #ajcja4 ,int]city pass5g] rail equipm5t pools4 ,sec4 #ajcjb4 ,cali=nia ,high-,spe$ ,rail work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #ajcjc4 ,r\te-specific reports4 ,sec4 #ajcjd4 ,/udy on commut] rail pass5g] transportation & transf]s4 ,sec4 #ajcje4 ,adju/m5t ( liability cap4 ,subtitle ,d--,rail ,safety & ,innovation ,sec4 #ajdja4 ,rail bridge safety4 ,sec4 #ajdjb4 ,public availability ( f$]ally fund$ data4 ,sec4 #ajdjc4 ,safety culture grant program4 ,sec4 #ajdjd4 ,improv$ support+ in=mation transp>5cy & us+ p]=mance-bas$ regulations dur+ rulemak+4 ,sec4 #ajdje4 ,in/allation ( image record+ devices4 ,sec4 #ajdjf4 ,memb]%ip ( ,national ,dome/ic ,prep>$ness ,consortium4 ,sec4 #ajdjg4 ,prev5t+ tamp]+ ) wayside defect detectors4 ,sec4 #ajdjh4 ,rail te*nology & asset pilot program4 ,sec4 #ajdji4 ,v5t & burn report updates4 ,sec4 #ajdaj4 ,rail freight c>go security assessm5t4 ,sec4 #ajdaa4 #ej-ye> rule revision4 ,sec4 #ajdab4 ,self-conta9$ propell$ freight vehicle4 ,sec4 #ajdac4 ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee evaluation ( ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e f9d+s4 ,sec4 #ajdad4 ,block$ cross+s4 ,sec4 #ajdae4 ,civil p5alties4 ,sec4 #ajdaf4 ,pressure relief devices4 ,sec4 #ajdag4 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration safety work=ce4 ,sec4 #ajdah4 ,,fra safety inspector & speciali/ review4 ,sec4 #ajdai4 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration safety culture4 ,sec4 #ajdbj4 ,confid5tial close call report+4 ,sec4 #ajdba4 ,wayside employee protection4 ,sec4 #ajdbb4 ,safety en=cem5t transp>5cy4 ,sec4 #ajdbc4 ,reports on highway-rail grade cross+ safety & trespass] prev5tion4 ,sec4 #ajdbd4 ,locomotive eng9e] tra9+4 ,sec4 #ajdbe4 ,assessm5t ( track safety4 ,sec4 #ajdbf4 ,review ( tra9 dispat*+ te*nologies4 ,sec4 #ajdbg4 ,incid5t inve/igation review4 ,sec4 #ajdbh4 ,review ( risk r$uction program plans4 ,sec4 #ajdbi4 ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee4 ,sec4 #ajdcj4 ,safety report+ ext5sion4 ,subtitle ,e--,project ,deliv]y ,sec4 #ajeja4 ,pre-aw>d au?ority4 ,sec4 #ajejb4 ,categorical exclusions = projects 9 exi/+ op]ational rights-(-way4 ,sec4 #ajejc4 ,additional categorical exclusions4 ,sec4 #ajejd4 ,/ate-railroad infra/ructure project coord9ation & process /&>dization work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #ajeje4 ,rail project advance acquisition4 ,sec4 #ajejf4 ,direct loans & loan gu>antees4 ,sec4 #ajejg4 ,vet]an to supply *a9 employee action plan4 ,sec4 #ajejh4 ,lead ag5cy = environm5tal review purposes4 ,sec4 #ajeji4 ,environm5tal review det]m9ation4 ,sec4 #ajeaj4 ,exp$it$ consultation process4 ,sec4 #ajeaa4 ,te*nical assi/ance4 ,sec4 #ajeab4 ,am5dm5t to all[ ,,rrif direct loans to be /ructur$ z int]e/-only loan4 ,sec4 #ajeac4 ,use ( c]ta9 grant funds to pay ,,rrif cr$it risk premiums4 ,sec4 #ajead4 ,am5dm5t to e/abli% alt]native cr$it assessm5t pa?way = ,,rrif loan applicants4 ,sec4 #ajeae4 ,railroad rehabilitation & improvem5t f9anc+ program au?orization ( appropriations4 ,subtitle ,f--,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,transportation ,sec4 #ajfja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #ajfjb4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials regi/ration fees4 ,sec4 #ajfjc4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials safety tra9+ grants4 ,sec4 #ajfjd4 ,incorporation ( special p]mits into haz>d\s mat]ials regulations4 ,sec4 #ajfje4 ,h>monization ( safety regulations4 ,sec4 #ajfjf4 ,regulation ( =eign manufactur]s ( cyl9d]s us$ 9 transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials4 ,sec4 #ajfjg4 ,safety plac>ds4 ,sec4 #ajfjh4 ,/udy on limit$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5se haz>d\s mat]ials endorsem5ts4 ,sec4 #ajfji4 ,real-"t tra9 consi/ in=mation rulemak+ evaluation4 ,sec4 #ajfaj4 ,/udy on exception = intra/ate transportation ( diesel fuel 9 support ( logg+ or timb] op]ations4 ,sec4 #ajfaa4 ,saf] tank c>s4 ,sec4 #ajfab4 ,requirem5ts = safe transport ( li?ium-ion batt]ies4 ,sec4 #ajfac4 ,innovative !rmal run-away suppression /rategies4 #b4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is ,act3 7#a7 ,comptroll] ,g5]al ,! t]m ,comptroll] ,g5]al means ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,dep>tm5t ,unless o!rwise specifi$1 ! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#c7 ,secret>y ,unless o!rwise specifi$1 ! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 #c4 ,effective date ,except z o!rwise provid$1 ?is ,act1 includ+ ! am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act1 %all take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjbf4 #d4 ,automatic execution ( con=m+ *anges 7a7 ,cov]$ highways laws ,section #aja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,automatic execution ( con=m+ *anges 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,:5 an am5dm5t to a cov]$ highways law adds a section or l>g] organizational unit to ! cov]$ highways law1 repeals or transf]s a section or l>g] organizational unit 9 ! cov]$ highways law1 or am5ds ! designation or head+ ( a section or l>g] organizational unit 9 ! cov]$ highways law1 t am5dm5t also %all h ! effect ( am5d+ any analysis1 table ( cont5ts1 or simil> tabul> entries 9 ! cov]$ highways law to alt] ! table to con=m to ! *anges made by ! am5dm5t4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to an am5dm5t describ$ 9 su* p>agraph :5-- 7,a7 ! am5dm5t or a cl]ical am5dm5t enact$ at ! same "t expressly am5ds a table ( sections1 table ( cont5ts1 or simil> tabul> entries 9 ! cov]$ highways law to alt] ! table to con=m to ! *anges made by ! am5dm5t2 or 7,b7 ! am5dm5t o!rwise expressly exempts itself f ! op]ation ( ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,cov]$ highways law def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ highways law means-- 7,a7 ?is title2 7,b7 any ,act t au?orizes am\nts to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund2 or 7,c7 any o!r law designat$ 9 ! text !re( z a cov]$ highways law = purposes ( application ( ?is subsection4 4 7b7 ,purpose & automatic execution ( con=m+ *anges ,section #aja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by ins]t+ 2 automatic execution ( con=m+ *anges aft] ,purpose2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,automatic execution ( con=m+ *anges 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,:5 an am5dm5t to a cov]$ transportation law adds a section or l>g] organizational unit to ! cov]$ transportation law1 repeals or transf]s a section or l>g] organizational unit 9 ! cov]$ transportation law1 or am5ds ! designation or head+ ( a section or l>g] organizational unit 9 ! cov]$ transportation law1 t am5dm5t also %all h ! effect ( am5d+ any analysis1 table ( cont5ts1 or simil> tabul> entries 9 ! cov]$ transportation law to alt] ! table to con=m to ! *anges made by ! am5dm5t4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to an am5dm5t describ$ 9 su* p>agraph :5-- 7,a7 ! am5dm5t or a cl]ical am5dm5t enact$ at ! same "t expressly am5ds a table ( sections1 table ( cont5ts1 or simil> tabul> entries 9 ! cov]$ transportation law to alt] ! table to con=m to ! *anges made by ! am5dm5t2 or 7,b7 ! am5dm5t o!rwise expressly exempts itself f ! op]ation ( ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,cov]$ transportation law ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ transportation law means-- 7,a7 ?is title2 7,b7 any ,act t au?orizes am\nts to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,airport & ,airway ,tru/ ,fund2 or 7,c7 any o!r law designat$ 9 ! text !re( z a cov]$ transportation law = purposes ( application ( ?is subsection4 4 7c7 ,application ( am5dm5ts ,section #aja7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a71 & section #aja7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7b71 %all apply to ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section & o!r am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act4 ,i ,f$]al-,aid ,highways ,a ,au?orizations & ,programs #aaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,f$]al-aid highway program ,= ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! surface transportation block grant program "u section #acc ( su* title1 section #acd ( su* title1 ! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh ( su* title1 ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi ( su* title1 & ! national highway freight & highway priority corridor program ( section #afg ( su* title-- 7,a7 #ef1icd1fej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #eg1ecb1jaj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #eh1fij1fgf1bjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #ei1ghe1fdd1gbd = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #fj1idc1iaa1fah = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7#b7 ,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program ,= cr$it assi/ance "u ! transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program "u *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7#c7 ,bridge program ,to c>ry out ! grants = rebuild+ ,am]ica's vital eng9e]+ /ructures program "u section #abd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #i1bjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7#d7 ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal transportation programs 7,a7 ,tribal transportation program ,= ! tribal transportation program "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #fdc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #feg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #fga1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #fhf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #gja1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,b7 ,f$]al l&s transportation program 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! ,f$]al l&s transportation program "u section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,i7 #dfd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,,ii7 #dgb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,,iii7 #dhj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,,iv7 #dhh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,v7 #dif1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7ii7 ,allocation ,( ! am\nt made available = a fiscal ye> "u clause 7i7-- 7,i7 ! am\nt = ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice is-- 7aa7 #cfe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7bb7 #cgj1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7cc7 #cgf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7dd7 #cha1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7ee7 #chg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca2 7,,ii7 ! am\nt = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice is #db1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7,,iii7 ! am\nt = ! ,=e/ ,s]vice is-- 7aa7 #bi1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7bb7 #ca1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7cc7 #cb1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7dd7 #cd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7ee7 #ce1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,c7 ,f$]al l&s access program ,= ! ,f$]al l&s access program "u section #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #cad1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #cbj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #cbf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #ccb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #cch1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7#e7 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program ,= ! t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program "u section #afe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #bdb1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #bdg1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #beb1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #beg1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #bfc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7b7 ,o!r programs 7#a7 ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7,a7 ,safe /reets & roads = all program ,to c>ry out ! safe /reets & roads = all program "u section #aee ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #ejj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #fbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #gej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #hge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,b7 ,surface transportation accel]ator grant program ,to c>ry out ! surface transportation accel]ator grant program "u section #agc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #b1djj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7,c7 ,,protect grants ,to c>ry out subsection 7d7 ( ! ,,protect program "u section #agf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ejj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7,d7 ,nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal projects 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out ! nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & tribal projects program "u section #aabc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id71 #ee1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7ii7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u clause 7i7 %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? am\nts 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,g5]al fund 7,a7 ,nationally significant multimodal freight & highway projects ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! nationally significant multimodal freight & highway projects program "u section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7,b7 ,bridge completion program ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! bridge completion program "u section #abd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7c7 ,rese>*1 te*nology1 & education au?orizations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7,a7 ,highway rese>* & developm5t program ,to c>ry out section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #adi1idj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #aeb1ich1hjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #aee1iig1egf = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #aei1aag1ebh = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #afb1bii1hgh = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,b7 ,te*nology & innovation deploym5t ,to c>ry out section #ejc7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #aab1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #aad1ddd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #aaf1gcb1hhj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #aai1jfg1ech = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #aba1ddh1hhh = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,c7 ,tra9+ & education ,to c>ry out section #ejd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #bf1ebj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #bg1jej1djj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #bg1eia1djh = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #bh1adc1bcf = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #bh1gjf1aja = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,d7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems program ,to c>ry out sections #eab ?r\gh #eah ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #aab1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #aad1ddd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #aaf1gcb1hhj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #aai1jfg1ech = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #aba1ddh1hhh = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,e7 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program ,to c>ry out section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #hc1fdj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #he1cab1hjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #hg1jai1jef = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #hh1gei1dcg = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #ij1ecd1fbf = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,f7 ,bureau ( transportation /ati/ics ,to c>ry out *apt] #fc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #bg1bej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #bg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #bg1gej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #bh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #bh1bej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7,a7 adm9i/] ! programs describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 9 consultation ) relevant modal adm9i/rations1 adm9i/] ! programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,d74 7#c7 ,applicability ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code ,am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ by p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? funds 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! project or activity c>ri$ out us+ ^? funds %all be #hj p]c5t1 unless o!rwise expressly provid$ by ?is ,act 7includ+ ! am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act7 or o!rwise det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 rema9 available until exp5d$ & are n transf]able1 except z o!rwise provid$ by ?is ,act4 7d7 ,pilot programs ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,wildlife cross+s ,= ! wildlife cross+s pilot program "u section #aga ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #hj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7#b7 ,truck p>k+ ,= ! truck p>k+ pilot program "u section #ahj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #aej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7e7 ,disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises 7#a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7,a7 :ile significant progress has occurr$ due to ! e/abli%m5t ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program1 social & economic disadvantage & relat$ b>ri]s cont9ue to pose significant ob/acles = bus9esses own$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals seek+ to d bus9ess 9 f$]ally assi/$ surface transportation m>kets across ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 ! cont9u+ b>ri]s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 m]it ! cont9uation ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program2 7,c7 ,congress has receiv$ & review$ docum5tation ( ! effects ( social & economic disadvantage on individuals seek+ to d bus9ess 9 f$]ally assi/$ surface transportation m>kets f num]\s s\rces1 includ+ congressional he>+s & r\ndtables1 sci5tific & o!r reports1 news /ories1 writt5 /atem5ts ( b>ri]s to p>ticipation by disadvantag$ bus9ess own]s1 & relat$ lawsuits1 :i* %[ t ef=ts t fail to specifically consid] socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals are insuffici5t to address ! problem2 7,d7 ! docum5tation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 demon/rates t b>ri]s rema9 = ! full & fair p>ticipation 9 surface transportation-relat$ bus9esses ( socially & economically disadvantag$ bus9ess own]s & has impact$ firm developm5t & _m aspects ( surface transportation-relat$ bus9ess 9 ! public & private m>kets2 & 7,e7 ! docum5tation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 provides a /rong basis t !re is a compell+ ne$ = ! cont9uation ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program4 7#b7 ,small bus9ess conc]n def9$ ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m small bus9ess conc]n means a small bus9ess conc]n 7z ! t]m is us$ 9 section #c ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m small bus9ess conc]n does n include any conc]n or gr\p ( conc]ns controll$ by ! same socially & economically disadvantag$ individual or individuals t h av]age annual gross receipts dur+ ! prec$+ #c fiscal ye>s 9 excess ( #ca1hdj1jjj1 z adju/$ annually by ! ,secret>y = inflation4 7#c7 ,am\nts = small bus9ess conc]ns ,a national1 aspirational goal ( n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = any program "u titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 & ,,vi ( ?is ,act & section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be set = exp5diture ?r\gh good fai? ef=ts by recipi5ts ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance ?r\gh small bus9ess conc]ns own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals4 7#d7 ,developm5t ( objective crit]ia 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop & publi% objective crit]ia to e/abli% h[ ,/ate gov]nm5ts & unifi$ c]tification programs w evaluate :e!r an individual qualifies z socially & economically disadvantag$ "u ! program4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,! crit]ia develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 %all include ! ability = an individual to demon/rate social & economic disadvantage by submitt+ evid5ce t w\ld support a f9d+ ( ! types ( discrim9ation prohibit$ "u ,f$]al law2 & 7ii7 %all include ! ability = an individual to submit evid5ce ( specific in/ances ( economic h>d%ip1 sy/emic b>ri]s1 & d5i$ opportunities t imp$$ ! individual f a*iev+ educational progress or success1 employm5t opportunities1 or bus9ess opportunities 7includ+ access to capital74 7,c7 ,p]iodic revision ,! ,secret>y may p]iodically revise ! objective crit]ia develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,annual li/+ ( disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises ,ea* ,/ate %all annually-- 7,a7 survey & compile a li/ ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#c7 9 ! ,/ate1 includ+ ! location ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns 9 ! ,/ate2 7,b7 notify ! ,secret>y1 9 writ+1 ( ! numb] ( new small bus9ess conc]ns t h be5 c]tifi$ 9 ! ,/ate 9 ! previ\s ye>2 & 7,c7 provide ! ,secret>y ) su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require reg>d+ ! adm9i/ration ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program4 7#f7 ,uni=m c]tification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% m9imum uni=m crit]ia = use by ,/ate gov]nm5ts 9 c]tify+ :e!r a conc]n qualifies z a small bus9ess conc]n = ! purpose ( ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! m9imum uni=m crit]ia e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include1 ) respect to a pot5tial small bus9ess conc]n-- 7i7 on-site visits2 7ii7 p]sonal int]views ) p]sonnel2 7iii7 issuance or inspection ( lic5ses2 7iv7 analyses ( /ock own]%ip2 7v7 li/+s ( equipm5t2 7vi7 analyses ( bond+ capacity2 7vii7 li/+s ( "w complet$2 7viii7 exam9ation ( ! resumes ( pr9cipal own]s2 7ix7 analyses ( f9ancial capacity2 & 7x7 analyses ( ! type ( "w pref]r$4 7#g7 ,report+ ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% m9imum requirem5ts = use by ,/ate gov]nm5ts 9 report+ to ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 in=mation conc]n+ disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise aw>ds1 commitm5ts1 & a*ievem5ts2 7,b7 ! process utiliz$ & progress made by ea* unifi$ c]tification program 9 ! ,/ate to evaluate & rec]tify or dec]tify a small bus9ess conc]n "u ! crit]ia set by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ p]iodic revision ( ! crit]ia = c]tification2 7,c7 ! numb] ( exi/+ small bus9ess conc]ns rec]tifi$ or dec]tifi$ 9 fiscal ye>s #bjbf ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7,d7 su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate = ! prop] monitor+ ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program4 7#h7 ,compliance ) c\rt ord]s ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection limits ! eligibility ( an individual or entity to receive funds made available "u titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 & ,,vi ( ?is ,act & section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if ! entity or p]son is prev5t$1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 f comply+ ) p>agraph 7#c7 because a ,f$]al c\rt issues a f9al ord] 9 :i* ! c\rt f9ds t a requirem5t or ! implem5tation ( p>agraph 7#c7 is uncon/itutional4 7#i7 ,s5se ( ,congress on prompt paym5t ( ,,dbe subcontractors ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y %\ld take additional /eps to ensure t recipi5ts comply ) section #bf4bi ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises prompt paym5t rule71 or any correspond+ regulation1 9 aw>d+ f$]ally fund$ transportation contracts "u laws & regulations adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 su* additional /eps %\ld include increas+ ! ,dep>tm5t's ability to track & keep records ( compla9ts & to make t in=mation publicly available4 7f7 ,grant conditions ,! ,secret>y may n t]m9ate1 )hold1 or delay ! execution ( a grant agreem5t = a grant or aw>d 79 "p or 9 :ole7 made us+ funds made available "u ?is ,act 7or an am5dm5t made by ?is ,act7 on ! basis t ! grant or aw>d no long] effectuates non-/atutory program goals or ag5cy priorities1 includ+ pursuant to section #bjj4cdj7;a77#d7 ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 #aajb4 ,obligation limitation 7a7 ,g5]al limitation ,subject to subsection 7e7 & not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! obligations = ! ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs %all n exce$-- 7#a7 #gb1bgj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7#b7 #gc1jde1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7#c7 #gd1chb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7#d7 #ge1feg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7#e7 #gf1iif1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7b7 ,exceptions ,! limitations "u subsection 7a7 %all n apply to obligations "u or =-- 7#a7 section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 section #adg ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #add note2 #ib ,/at4 #bgad72 7#c7 section #i ( ! ,f$]al-,aid ,highway ,act ( #aiha 7#ie ,/at4 #agja72 7#d7 subsections 7b7 & 7j7 ( section #aca ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihb 7#if ,/at4 #baai72 7#e7 subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #adi ( ! ,surface ,transportation & ,uni=m ,relocation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihg 7#aja ,/at4 #aih72 7#f7 sections #aajc ?r\gh #aajh ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#aje ,/at4 #bjbg72 7#g7 section #aeg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect on ,june #h1 #aiih72 7#h7 section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #aiih ?r\gh #bjjd1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj72 7#i7 ,f$]al-aid highway programs = :i* obligation au?ority 0 made available "u ! ,transportation ,equity ,act = ! #ba/ ,c5tury 7#aab ,/at4 #ajg7 or subsequ5t ,acts = multiple ye>s or to rema9 available until exp5d$1 b only to ! ext5t t ! obligation au?ority has n laps$ or be5 us$2 7#aj7 section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjab1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#aa7 section #afjc ( ! ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aah note71 to ! ext5t t funds obligat$ 9 accordance ) su* section 7 n subject to a limitation on obligations at ! "t at :i* ! funds 7 initially made available = obligation2 7#ab7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjae1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#ac7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#ad7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 & 7#ae7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s74 7c7 ,di/ribution ( obligation au?ority ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 %all n di/ribute obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye> =-- 7,a7 am\nts au?oriz$ = adm9i/rative exp5ses & programs by section #ajd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 am\nts au?oriz$ = ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics2 7#b7 %all n di/ribute an am\nt ( obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 t is equal to ! unobligat$ balance ( am\nts-- 7,a7 made available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = ! ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs = previ\s fiscal ye>s ! funds = :i* are allocat$ by ! ,secret>y 7or apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #bjb or #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 & 7,b7 = :i* obligation au?ority 0 provid$ 9 a previ\s fiscal ye>2 7#c7 %all det]m9e ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye>1 less ! aggregate ( ! am\nt n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ?is subsection2 be>s to 7,b7 ! total ( sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs 7o!r ?an sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = provisions ( law describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#ad7 ( subsection 7b7 & sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 equal to ! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b77#ae7 = ! fiscal ye>71 less ! aggregate ( ! am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ?is subsection2 7#d7 %all di/ribute ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a71 less ! aggregate am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 = ea* ( ! programs 7o!r ?an programs to :i* p>agraph 7#a7 applies7 t are allocat$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is ,act & title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #bjb or #bjd ( su* title1 by multiply+-- 7,a7 ! proportion det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#c72 by 7,b7 ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ea* su* program = ! fiscal ye>2 7#e7 subject to p>agraph 7#f71 %all di/ribute ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a71 less ! aggregate am\nt n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ! am\nts di/ribut$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 = ! ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs t are apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7o!r ?an ! am\nts apportion$ = ! national highway p]=mance program 9 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t are exempt f limitation "u subsection 7b77#ae7 & ! am\nts apportion$ "u sections #bjb & #bjd ( su* title7 9 ! proportion t-- 7,a7 am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! programs t are apportion$ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ate ,code1 to ea* ,/ate = ! fiscal ye>2 be>s to 7,b7 ! total ( ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! programs t are apportion$ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to all ,/ates = ! fiscal ye>2 & 7#f7 ( ! am\nts calculat$ = a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#e71 di/ribute to any direct recipi5t designat$ "u section #aaac7;d7 locat$ 9 su* ,/ate1 or proportionally locat$ 9 su* ,/ate-- 7,a7 = a direct recipi5t locat$ 9 #a ,/ate1 an am\nt ( obligation au?ority describ$ 9 section #aaac7;d77#d77;,b72 or 7,b7 = a direct recipi5t locat$ 9 m ?an #a ,/ate1 a proportional am\nt ( obligation au?ority describ$ 9 section #aaac7;d77#d77;,b74 7d7 ,r$i/ribution ( unus$ obligation au?ority ,not)/&+ subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all1 aft] ,augu/ #a ( ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca-- 7#a7 revise a di/ribution ( ! obligation au?ority made available "u subsection 7c7 if an am\nt di/ribut$ _c be obligat$ dur+ ! fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 r$i/ribute suffici5t am\nts to ^? ,/ates able to obligate am\nts 9 addition to ^? previ\sly di/ribut$ dur+ ! fiscal ye>1 giv+ priority to ^? ,/ates hav+ l>ge unobligat$ balances ( funds apportion$ "u section #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & p>agraph 7#a7 "u ! head+ ,highway ,infra/ructure ,program 9 title ,,viii ( division ,j ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#ace ,/at4 #adbj71 commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,bridge ,=mula ,program4 7e7 ,applicability ( obligation limitations to c]ta9 programs 7#a7 ,transportation rese>* programs 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 obligation limitations impos$ by subsection 7a7 %all apply to contract au?ority = transportation rese>* programs c>ri$ out "u *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,exception ,obligation au?ority made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 rema9 available = a p]iod ( #d fiscal ye>s2 & 7ii7 be 9 addition to ! am\nt ( any limitation on obligations = ! ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs = future fiscal ye>s4 7#b7 ,direct recipi5t metropolitan plann+ organizations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 obligation limitations impos$ by subsection 7a7 %all apply to contract au?ority apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t is directly allocat$ "u section #aaac7;d77#d77;,b7 ( ?is ,act to a direct recipi5t designat$ "u su* section4 7,b7 ,exception ,obligation au?ority made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 rema9 available = a p]iod ( #b fiscal ye>s2 & 7ii7 be 9 addition to ! am\nt ( any limitation impos$ on obligations = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs = future fiscal ye>s4 7f7 ,r$i/ribution ( c]ta9 au?oriz$ funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( di/ribution ( obligation au?ority "u subsection 7c7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute to ! ,/ates any funds 7exclud+ funds au?oriz$ = ! program "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 t-- 7,a7 are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! fiscal ye> = ! ,f$]al-aid highway programs2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es w n be allocat$ to ! ,/ates 7or w n be apportion$ to ! ,/ates "u section #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 & w n be available = obligation1 = ! fiscal ye> because ( ! imposition ( any obligation limitation = ! fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,ratio ,funds %all be di/ribut$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! same proportion z ! di/ribution ( obligation au?ority "u subsection 7c77#e74 7#c7 ,availability ,funds di/ribut$ to ea* ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be available = any purpose describ$ 9 section #acc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #aajc4 ,def9itions ,section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#ah7 by /rik+ & traffic control c5t]s & ins]t+ 1 traffic control c5t]s1 & backup p[] sy/ems = traffic control devices & sy/ems2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#cf7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 ?r\gh 7#cg71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,digital infra/ructure ,! t]m digital infra/ructure means public & private te*nology assets1 includ+ advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems & relat$ te*nology1 t create1 ex*ange1 secure1 or use data1 includ+ communications sy/ems1 s]v]s1 r\t]s1 h>dw>e1 s5sors1 & s(tw>e applications4 4 #aajd4 ,apportionm5t ,section #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #dgh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #dhg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #dig1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #ejh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #eai1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ & high priority corridor aft] national highway freight2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! c>bon r$uction program "u section #age1 to c>ry out subsection 7c7 ( ! ,,protect program "u section #agf12 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #ei4jggaaieibadfa p]c5t & ins]t+ #fb p]c5t2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ #bh4gdjbbjcdbabea p]c5t & ins]t+ #ca p]c5t2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ #f4gjfjeadacafbec p]c5t & ins]t+ #g p]c5t2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ %all be & all t foll[s ?r\gh = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 & ins]t+ %all be-- 7i7 #b1hij1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #b1ibj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #c1jaj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #c1jgj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #c1acj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjbf ea* place x appe>s2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+ by ins]t+ & high priority corridor aft] national highway freight2 7ii7 by ins]t+ & high priority corridor aft] national highway freight ea* place x appe>s2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7v7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 #a1eej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #a1fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #a1fej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #a1gjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #a1gej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 2 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7v7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 #ebj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #edj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #efj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #ehj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjbf ea* place x appe>s2 & 7,h7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#g7 & 7#h72 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjbb & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,i7 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjba & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjbf2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ t is & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 & ins]t+ t is equal to at lea/ #ie p]c5t ( ! e/imat$ tax paym5ts attributable to highway us]s 9 ! ,/ate paid into ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 9 ! mo/ rec5t fiscal ye> = :i* data is available42 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjbb & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 by ins]t+ & high priority corridor aft] national highway freight2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ ! c>bon r$uction program "u section #age1 to c>ry out subsection 7c7 ( ! ,,protect program "u section #agf12 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ & high priority corridor aft] national highway freight2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! c>bon r$uction program "u section #age1 to c>ry out subsection 7c7 ( ! ,,protect program "u section #agf14 #aaje4 ,nationally significant multimodal freight & highway projects ,section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 by /rik+ #bjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ej1jjj2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ includ+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh national sc5ic area2 & ins]t+ includ+ a project to add capacity to ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em to improve mobility22 7,b7 by /rik+ clause 7v72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7vi7 ?r\gh 7viii7 z clauses 7v7 ?r\gh 7vii71 respectively2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #ae p]c5t & ins]t+ #aj p]c5t2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj2 7#d7 9 subsection 7f77#b7 by /rik+ = ! purpose ( improv+ habitat = aquatic species & ins]t+ t is eligible "u section #agf7;d7 ( title #bc2 7#e7 9 subsection 7n7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,notification4-- 7#a7 ,9 g5]al4--,n lat] ?an #fj days & ins]t+ ,notification4--,n lat] ?an #c days2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 respectively2 7#f7 9 subsection 7p7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 7#g7 9 subsection 7q7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 by ins]t+ & except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#g7 aft] o!r provision ( law2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 by /rik+ #aej1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aj p]c5t ( su* am\nts2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,limit$ waiv] au?ority = preapproval risk 7,a7 ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y may increase ! ,f$]al %>e = a project receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection to n m ?an #ajj p]c5t1 solely ) respect to eligible co/s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 if ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 f9ds t ! project t includes con/ruction activities has n receiv$-- 7,i7 a f9al ,f$]al environm5tal decision "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 or 7,,ii7 a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local p]mit necess>y to comm5ce con/ruction2 & 7ii7 det]m9es t requir+ ! non-,f$]al %>e prior to su* decision or p]mit w\ld mat]ially increase ! risk ( unreasonable project delay or project nondeliv]y4 7,b7 ,limitations ,! ,secret>y may ex]cise ! au?ority "u subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 = n m ?an #e projects 9 a fiscal ye>2 & 7ii7 only to ! ext5t t ! aggregate am\nt ( ,f$]al p>ticipation appli$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 = ! eligible co/s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 does n exce$ #cj1jjj1jjj = a project4 7,c7 ,eligible co/s ,! au?ority "u ?is p>agraph may be appli$ only to noncon/ruction co/s ! ,secret>y det]m9es are reasonably necess>y to advance ! project to receipt ( ! approvals describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 includ+ plann+1 prelim9>y eng9e]+1 environm5tal review1 & p]mitt+ activities4 7,d7 ,total aw>d ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph %all be con/ru$ to au?orize ! ,secret>y to increase ! total am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ "u ?is subsection4 7,e7 ,notice & report ,n lat] ?an #ae days prior to ex]cis+ au?ority "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a notification t includes ! basis = ! det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,f7 ,ov]sight & recov]y 7i7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y may ex]cise ! au?ority "u ?is p>agraph only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! recipi5t has e/abli%$ appropriate acc\nt+1 int]nal control1 & recordkeep+ proc$ures to ensure t am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph are us$ only = ! eligible co/s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c74 7ii7 ,repaym5t requir$ ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 7 exp5d$ = co/s t are n eligible "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all require repaym5t ( su* am\nts & may take su* o!r action z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate "u ! grant agreem5t4 7,g7 ,sunset ,?is p>agraph %all cease to be effective on ,octob] #a1 #bjca4 2 & 7#h7 by /rik+ subsection 7s74 #aajf4 ,national highway p]=mance program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aai7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,requirem5t = plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al 7i7 ,det]m9ation ( compliance ,once e #b ye>s1 ! ,secret>y %all make a det]m9ation z to :e!r ea* ,/ate has develop$ & implem5t$ a ,/ate asset managem5t plan consi/5t ) ?is section4 7ii7 ,f$]al %>e = noncompliant ,/ate ,not)/&+ section #abj1 = any ,/ate ! ,secret>y has det]m9$ has n develop$ & implem5t$ su* a plan1 ! ,f$]al %>e payable on acc\nt ( any project or activity = :i* funds are obligat$ by ! ,/ate "u ?is section %all be #fe p]c5t4 7,b7 ,application 7i7 ,compliant ,/ates ,a det]m9ation ( compliance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all apply until ! next rec]tification date "u su* subp>agraph & p>agraph 7#f77;,b74 7ii7 ,noncompliant ,/ates ,a det]m9ation ( noncompliance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all apply dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! det]m9ation & end+ on ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! ,/ate is 9 compliance pursuant to subp>agraph 7,e77i74 7,c7 ,submission 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y in=mation to support a det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 conjunction ) a submission ) respect to rec]tification "u p>agraph 7#f77;,b74 7ii7 ,requirem5ts ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a7 & p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 a submission ( a ,/ate %all-- 7,i7 be consid]$ suffici5t ) respect to ! "t p]iod if ! submission is = ! mo/ rec5t ye>2 & 7,,ii7 = applicable ye>s o!r ?an ! mo/ rec5t ye>1 include a c]tification by ! ,/ate t ! asset managem5t und]tak5 9 su* applicable ye>s by ! ,/ate meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection4 7,d7 ,opportunity to cure 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a ,/ate is n 9 compliance "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! ,/ate-- 7,i7 a writt5 /atem5t ( ! specific actions ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y = ! ,/ate to come into compliance ) ?is section2 & 7,,ii7 a p]iod ( n less ?an #ij days to cure ! defici5cies1 dur+ :i* all p5alties & o!r legal impacts ( a det]m9ation ( noncompliance %all be /ay$4 7ii7 ,ext5sion ,! ,secret>y1 ^u reque/ ( a ,/ate1 may ext5d ! "t p]iod describ$ 9 clause 7i77,,ii71 includ+ ! /ay ( all p5alties & o!r legal impacts ( a det]m9ation ( noncompliance4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,opportunity to cure 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y d5ies c]tification "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide ! ,/ate )-- 7,i7 n less ?an #ij days to cure ! defici5cies ( ! plan1 dur+ :i* "t p]iod all p5alties & o!r legal impacts ( a d5ial ( c]tification %all be /ay$2 & 7,,ii7 a writt5 /atem5t ( ! specific actions ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y = ! ,/ate to cure ! plan4 7ii7 ,ext5sion ,! ,secret>y1 ^u reque/ ( a ,/ate1 may ext5d ! "t p]iod describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i71 includ+ ! /ay ( all p5alties & o!r legal impacts ( a d5ial ( c]tification4 4 7b7 ,regional advance mitigation ,section #aai7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 by ins]t+ & regional advance mitigation programs aft] banks2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ & ! e/abli%m5t ( aft] contributions to2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 plans1 & programs aft] ef=ts2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ & programs aft] protection plans2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ & advance mitigation programs aft] re/oration plans2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ & plans & ins]t+ plans1 & programs ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ or ,/ate- or regionally-sponsor$ advance mitigation program aft] ag5cy-sponsor$ mitigation bank2 7,b7 by /rik+ fund$ & ins]t+ eligible ea* place x appe>s2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ or advance mitigation program cr$its aft] cr$its ea* place x appe>s4 7c7 ,regulations requir$ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise any regulations necess>y to c>ry out ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a74 #aajg4 ,f$]al %>e ,section #abj7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ closure & ins]t+ closure or improvem5ts2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,metropolitan plann+ ,except z o!rwise provid$ "u ?is title1 ! ,f$]al %>e payable = an activity c>ri$ out "u section #acd %all be #ij p]c5t4 4 #aajh4 ,bridge programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #abd4 ,grants = rebuild+ ,am]ica's vital eng9e]+ /ructures program 7a7 ,/ate apportionm5t me*anism 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to provide grants to ea* ,/ate 9 accordance ) ! apportionm5t =mula describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 = ! con/ruction ( new bridges & to improve ! safety1 effici5cy1 reliability1 capacity1 & utility ( bridges & o!r /ructures 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,eligible projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u ?is subsection may only be obligat$ = projects to con/ruct1 replace1 rehabilitate1 pres]ve1 protect1 exp&1 or improve-- 7i7 a bridge on a public road2 or 7ii7 a culv]t4 7,b7 ,co/s ,a grant provid$ = an eligible project describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may be us$ =-- 7i7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 7ii7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to ! l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts directly relat$ to improv+ sy/em p]=mance2 & 7iii7 exp5ses relat+ to ! protection ( a bridge 7includ+ z describ$ 9 section #acc7;b77#aj774 7,c7 ,bundl+ ( bridge projects ,projects bundl$ pursuant to section #add7;j7 %all be consid]$ eligible "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,apportionm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> %all be apportion$ among ea* ,/ate z foll[s3 7i7 #ge1jjj1jjj %all be apportion$ to ea* ,/ate4 7ii7 ,! rema9d] ( am\nts n o!rwise di/ribut$ "u clause 7i7 %all be apportion$ among ea* ,/ate z foll[s3 7,i7 #be p]c5t by ! proportion ( ! total bridge deck area 9 su* ,/ate t be>s to ! sum ( total bridge deck area 9 all ,/ates4 7,,ii7 #be p]c5t by ! proportion ( ! total bridge deck area classifi$ z 9 poor condition 9 su* ,/ate t be>s to ! sum ( ! total bridge deck area classifi$ 9 poor condition 9 all ,/ates4 7,,iii7 #be p]c5t by ! proportion ( ! total bridge deck area ( bridges on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em 9 su* ,/ate t be>s to ! sum ( ! total ,national ,highway ,sy/em bridge deck area 9 all ,/ates4 7,,iv7 #be p]c5t by ! proportion ( ! total bridge deck area ( bridges on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em t is classifi$ z 9 poor condition 9 su* ,/ate t be>s to ! sum ( ! total bridge deck area ( bridges on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em t is classifi$ z 9 poor condition 9 all ,/ates4 7,b7 ,m9imum apportionm5t ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all adju/ ! am\nts apportion$ to ea* ,/ate to ensure t ea* ,/ate receives an am\nt equal to at lea/ ! am\nt su* ,/ate receiv$ 9 fiscal ye> #bjbf "u p>agraph 7#a7 "u ! head+ ,highway ,infra/ructure ,programs 9 title ,,viii ( division ,j ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#ace ,/at4 #adbj71 commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,bridge ,=mula ,program4 7,c7 ,set aside = (f-sy/em bridges 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ "u clause 7ii71 ( ! am\nts apportion$ to a ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,/ate %all ensure t n less ?an #bj p]c5t ( su* am\nts are us$ = purposes relat+ to (f-sy/em bridges 7z def9$ 9 section #acc7;f77#a774 7ii7 ,exception ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) relevant ,/ate & local (ficials1 may r$uce ! set aside requirem5t = a ,/ate "u clause 7i7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! ,/ate has an insuffici5t numb] ( projects relat+ to (f-sy/em bridges4 7iii7 ,local consultation ,9 det]m9+ ! (f-sy/em bridges = :i* am\nts %all be set aside "u ?is subp>agraph %all be us$1 ea* ,/ate %all consult )1 z applicable1 relevant metropolitan plann+ organizations1 regional transportation plann+ organizations1 & o!r non-,/ate own]s ( (f-sy/em bridges4 7iv7 ,inclusion ( locally-own$ bridges ,am\nts set aside "u subp>agraph 7,d7 t are us$ = purposes relat+ to locally-own$ bridges t are (f-sy/em bridges %all c\nt t[>ds ! am\nt requir$ to be us$ = (f-sy/em bridges by a ,/ate "u clause 7i74 7,d7 ,set aside = locally-own$ bridges 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ "u clause 7ii71 ( ! am\nts apportion$ to a ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,/ate %all set aside n less ?an #be p]c5t to fund a competitive process = locally-own$ bridges z describ$ 9 clause 7iv7 ( ?is subp>agraph4 7ii7 ,exception ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) relevant ,/ate & local (ficials1 may r$uce ! set aside requirem5t = a ,/ate "u clause 7i7 only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! ,/ate has an insuffici5t numb] ( projects relat+ to locally-own$ bridges4 7iii7 ,competitive process ,a ,/ate requir$ to obligate funds 9 accordance ) ?is subp>agraph %all conduct a competitive process to select projects = fund+4 7iv7 ,locally-own$ bridge def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m locally-own$ bridge means a bridge own$ by a c\nty1 t[n1 t[n%ip1 city1 municipality1 or o!r local entity4 7,e7 ,limitation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ( ! am\nts apportion$ to a ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,/ate may use n m ?an #e p]c5t ( su* am\nts = projects t consi/ solely ( culv]t replacem5t or rehabilitation4 7ii7 ,exception ,! limitation "u clause 7i7 %all n apply if a ,/ate is requir$ by an injunction issu$ by a ,f$]al c\rt to modify or replace culv]ts4 7,f7 ,national bridge inv5tory ,= purposes ( det]m9+ ! am\nt apportion$ to ea* ,/ate pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all calculate su* =mula us+ ! mo/ rec5tly available data f ! national bridge inv5tory e/abli%$ "u section #add7;b74 7,g7 ,non-applicability ,section #afe7;b77#c7 %all n apply to am\nts apportion$ "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,co/ %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #abj1 except t1 9 ! case ( su* a project = an (f-sy/em bridge t is a locally-own$ bridge or is own$ by a f$]ally-recogniz$ ,tribe1 ! ,f$]al %>e %all be #ie p]c5t4 7#e7 ,transf]s ,a ,/ate may only transf] am\nts apportion$ "u ?is subsection if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! ,/ate has an insuffici5t numb] ( eligible projects = :i* su* am\nts may be us$4 7#f7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project c>ri$ out ) am\nts apportion$ "u ?is subsection %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 7#g7 ,set aside = ,tribal transportation facility bridges ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside #c p]c5t to c>ry out section #bjb7;d74 7#h7 ,set-aside = culv]ts ,( am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection1 #bjj1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjca %all be available to ! ,secret>y1 ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 to make competitive grants "u section #fgjc ( title #di4 7#i7 ,reports 7,a7 ,reports to ,secret>y 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate t receives a grant "u ?is section %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 on an annual basis1 a report describ+-- 7,i7 progress made 9 complet+ projects ) funds apportion$ "u ?is subsection2 & 7,,ii7 ! effectiv5ess ( su* projects 9 r$uc+ ! numb] ( bridges 9 poor condition & t require po/$ weight re/rictions4 7ii7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all publi% ea* report submitt$ "u clause 7i7 on a publicly available website ( ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,report to ,congress ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & make publicly available1 an annual report describ+-- 7i7 projects c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection2 7ii7 national tr5ds reg>d+ ! condition ( bridges1 includ+ ! effectiv5ess ( su* projects 9 r$uc+ ! numb] ( bridges 9 poor condition & t require po/$ weight re/rictions2 & 7iii7 policy recomm5dations to improve ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,/ate apportionm5t me*anism e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection4 7b7 ,bridge completion program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program = ! purpose ( aw>d+ grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to improve ! safety1 effici5cy1 reliability1 capacity1 & utility ( bridges 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,eligible projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant provid$ "u ?is subsection may only be us$ = projects to con/ruct1 replace1 rehabilitate1 pres]ve1 protect1 exp&1 or improve a bridge on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m eligible project includes-- 7i7 a bundle ( projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 reg>dless ( :e!r ! bundle ( projects meets ! requirem5ts ( section #add7;j77#e72 & 7ii7 a project to replace or rehabilitate culv]ts t is eligible "u section #agf7;d74 7,c7 ,co/s ,a grant provid$ = a project describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may be us$ =-- 7i7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 7ii7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to ! l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts directly relat$ to improv+ sy/em p]=mance2 & 7iii7 exp5ses relat$ to ! protection ( a bridge z describ$ 9 section #acc7;b77#aj74 7#c7 ,grant am\nts ,a grant provid$ "u ?is subsection %all be-- 7,a7 9 an am\nt t is suffici5t 79 comb9ation ) o!r f9ancial res\rces id5tifi$ 9 ! application = su* grant7 to fully fund ! project = :i* ! grant is aw>d$2 & 7,b7 n less ?an #ej1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,co/ %>e 7,a7 ,f$]al %>e ,! am\nt ( assi/ance provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is subsection = a project %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 7,b7 ,o!r funds ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant provid$ "u ?is subsection may be us$ to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project = :i* a grant is provid$ "u ?is subsection1 except t ! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = su* a project may n exce$ ! applicable ,f$]al %>e = ! project "u section #abj4 7,c7 ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies & ,tribal gov]nm5ts ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant provid$ "u ?is subsection may be us$ to pay ! rema9+ %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant provid$ "u ?is subsection by a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy or a ,tribal gov]nm5t or consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 7#e7 ,competitive process & evaluation 7,a7 ,applications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ all necess>y in=mation requir$ = ! ,secret>y to-- 7i7 det]m9e t ! project meets & w cont9ue to meet ! applicable requirem5ts "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 o!rwise evaluate ! project1 includ+ us+ ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,9 select+ projects = :i* to provide a grant "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! foll[+3 7i7 ,! av]age daily p]son & freight ?r\ghput expect$ to be support$ by ! project4 7ii7 ,! expect$ safety b5efits ( ! project4 7iii7 ,! expect$ national or regional economic b5efits ( ! project4 7iv7 ,9 ! case ( a project t is bundl$ ) relat$ projects1 ! ext5t to :i* ! project w demon/rate co/ sav+s4 7v7 ,9 ! case ( a project propos$ to be c>ri$ out by a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy1 ! ext5t to :i* ! grant w\ld r$uce a ,f$]al liability or ,f$]al infra/ructure ma9t5ance backlog4 7vi7 ,geographic div]sity among grant recipi5ts1 includ+ ! ne$ to balance betwe5 ! ne$s ( rural & urban communities4 7vii7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! project is = a bridge 9 poor condition or at risk ( fall+ into poor condition4 7viii7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! project is = a bridge t does n meet ! mo/ up-to-date geometric design /&>ds bas$ on ! type & use ( ! bridge4 7ix7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! project is = a bridge t does n meet ! mo/ up-to-date seismic design /&>ds or incorporate adequate impact protection measures4 7#f7 ,,tifia program ,on ! reque/ ( an eligible entity c>ry+ out a project ) a grant provid$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may use am\nts aw>d$ to ! entity to pay subsidy & adm9i/rative co/s necess>y to provide to ! entity ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance "u *apt] #f ) respect to ! project = :i* ! grant 0 aw>d$4 7#g7 ,multiye> agreem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a project c>ri$ out ) a grant provid$ "u ?is subsection may be c>ri$ out ?r\gh a multiye> grant agreem5t 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,a multiye> grant agreem5t = a project describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 e/abli% ! t]ms ( p>ticipation by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 ! project2 7ii7 e/abli% ! maximum am\nt ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance = ! project 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d72 7iii7 e/abli% a pay\t s*$ule = ! project t provides = disbursem5t ( ! full grant am\nt by n lat] ?an #d fiscal ye>s aft] ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! initial am\nt is provid$2 7iv7 det]m9e ! p]iod ( "t = complet+ ! project1 ev5 if ! p]iod ext5ds beyond ! p]iod ( an au?orization2 & 7v7 attempt to improve timely & effici5t managem5t ( ! project1 consi/5t ) all applicable ,f$]al laws 7includ+ regulations74 7,c7 ,special f9ancial rules 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a multiye> grant agreem5t "u ?is p>agraph-- 7,i7 %all obligate an am\nt ( available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law2 & 7,,ii7 may include a commitm5t1 cont+5t on an am\nt to be specifi$ 9 law 9 advance = commitm5ts "u ?is p>agraph1 to obligate an additional am\nt f future available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law4 7ii7 ,/atem5t ( cont+5t commitm5t ,! agreem5t %all /ate t ! cont+5t commitm5t is n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7iii7 ,int]e/s & o!r f9anc+ co/s 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s ( c>ry+ out a "p ( ! project )9 a reasonable "t %all be consid]$ a co/ ( c>ry+ out ! project "u a multiye> grant agreem5t1 except t ! eligible co/s may n be m ?an ! co/ ( ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms reasonably available = ! project at ! "t ( borr[+4 7,,ii7 ,c]tification ,! applicant %all c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! applicant has %[n reasonable dilig5ce 9 seek+ ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms4 7iv7 ,advance paym5t ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 an eligible entity c>ry+ out a project "u a multiye> grant agreem5t-- 7,i7 may use funds made available to ! entity "u ?is title = eligible project co/s ( ! project until ! am\nt specifi$ 9 ! multiye> grant agreem5t = ! project = t fiscal ye> becomes available = obligation2 & 7,,ii7 if ! eligible entity uses funds describ$ 9 subclause 7,i71 ! funds us$ %all be reimburs$ f ! am\nt made available "u ! multiye> grant agreem5t = ! project4 7#h7 ,und]tak+ p>ts ( projects 9 advance "u lett]s ( no prejudice 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may pay to an eligible entity all eligible project co/s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 includ+ co/s = an activity = a project incurr$ prior to ! date on :i* ! project receives fund+ "u ?is subsection if-- 7i7 be=e ! eligible entity c>ries out ! activity1 ! ,secret>y approves ?r\gh a lett] to ! applicant ! activity 9 ! same mann] z ! ,secret>y approves o!r activities z eligible "u ?is subsection2 7ii7 a record ( decision1 a f9d+ ( no significant impact1 or a categorical exclusion "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 has be5 issu$ = ! project2 & 7iii7 ! activity is initially c>ri$ out )\t ,f$]al assi/ance & 9 accordance ) all applicable proc$ures & requirem5ts4 7,b7 ,int]e/s & o!r f9anc+ co/s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ! co/ ( c>ry+ out an activity = a project "u ?is subsection includes ! am\nt ( int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s1 includ+ any int]e/ e>n$ & payable on bonds1 to ! ext5t ! int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s are exp5d$ 9 c>ry+ out ! activity = ! project1 except t int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s may n be m ?an ! co/ ( ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms reasonably available = ! project at ! "t ( borr[+4 7ii7 ,c]tification ,! applicant %all c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! applicant has %[n reasonable dilig5ce 9 seek+ ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms "u clause 7i74 7,c7 ,no obligation ,an approval by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a77i7 %all n con/itute an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7#i7 ,dive/iture consid]ation = f$]ally-own$ bridges ,9 ! case ( a bridge own$ by a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy = :i* ! ag5cy applies = a grant "u ?is subsection1 ! ag5cy-- 7,a7 %all consid] options to dive/ ! bridge to a ,/ate or local entity aft] completion ( ! project2 & 7,b7 may apply jo9tly ) ! ,/ate or local entity to :i* ! bridge may be dive/$4 7#aj7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project assi/$ "u ?is subsection %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 7#aa7 ,congressional notification ,n lat] ?an #c days be=e provid+ a grant = a project "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a writt5 notification ( su* grant4 7#ab7 ,eligible entity def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m eligible entity means any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a ,/ate or a gr\p ( ,/ates4 7,b7 ,a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an urbaniz$ area 7z designat$ by ! ,bureau ( ,c5sus7 ) a population ov] #bjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t or gr\p ( local gov]nm5ts4 7,d7 ,a political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t4 7,e7 ,a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function4 7,f7 ,a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy4 7,g7 ,a ,tribal gov]nm5t or a consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 7,h7 ,a multi/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,g74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #abd & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #abd4 ,grants = rebuild+ ,am]ica's vital eng9e]+ /ructures program4 4 #aaji4 ,em]g5cy relief 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 by ins]t+ or is a protective feature describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7 aft] natural disa/]s2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,improvem5t ,an improvem5t t is "p ( a project "u ?is section %all be consid]$ economically ju/ifiable by ! ,secret>y if a ,/ate transportation dep>tm5t includes1 ) an application submitt$ "u ?is section1 a support+ n>rative explanation demon/rat+ t ! anticipat$ b5efits ( ! improvem5t w exce$ ! co/s4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 by /rik+ t w mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair f extreme wea!r1 flood+1 & o!r natural disa/]s & ins]t+ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,exception to application deadl9e ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y may accept an application f a ,/ate transportation dep>tm5t aft] ! #b-ye> deadl9e describ$ 9 su* p>agraph if ! ,secret>y f9ds t su* application 0 delay$ due to ! lack ( necess>y p]mits or approvals relat+ to ! repair or recon/ruction ( highways on ,f$]al-aid highways4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,deadl9e = con/ruction obligation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may n require any project fund$ "u ?is section to advance to ! con/ruction obligation /age be=e ! date t is ! la/ day ( ! f\r? fiscal ye> aft] ! lat] (-- 7,a7 ! date on :i* ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate decl>$ ! em]g5cy1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 or 7,b7 ! date on :i* ! ,presid5t decl>$ a major disa/]1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,ext5sion ( deadl9e ,! ,secret>y may ext5d ! deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#a7 = n m ?an #a ye>1 & may issue additional ext5sions = a p]iod ( n m ?an #a ye> aft] ! expiration ( any ext5sion1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate has provid$ suitable ju/ification to w>rant su* an ext5sion4 7#c7 ,requirem5t ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all ext5d ! deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#a7 = n m ?an #a ye>1 & %all issue additional ext5sions = a p]iod ( n m ?an #a ye> aft] ! expiration ( any ext5sion1 if ! ,secret>y f9ds t a project "u ?is section has be5 delay$ due to ! lack ( necess>y p]mits or approvals relat+ to ! repair or recon/ruct+ ( highways on ,f$]al-aid highways4 4 7b7 ,updates to em]g5cy relief manual 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise ! em]g5cy relief manual ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration to-- 7,a7 reflect am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a72 & 7,b7 to include objective reimbursem5t ?re%olds & measurem5t proc$ures = debris removal & signal repairs4 7#b7 ,tra9+ = ,/ates ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 %all provide to ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation tra9+ relat+ to revisions made to ! em]g5cy relief manual pursuant to p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,future updates to em]g5cy relief manual ,aft] complet+ ! revisions requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all update ! em]g5cy relief manual ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c ye>s4 #aaaj4 ,toll roads1 bridges1 tunnels1 & f]ries ,section #abi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#i77;,a7 by /rik+ t s]ves ! public & ins]t+ 9 s*$ul$ or *>t] s]vice2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#aa7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ,*>t] s]vice ,! t]m *>t] s]vice has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fjd4c ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,exception 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is title1 or any regulation !reund]1 ,presidio ,c\nty1 ,texas1 may impose & collect tolls on ! ,presidio-,oj9aga ,int]national ,bridge or = ! use !re(1 provid$ t ,presidio ,c\nty obta9s ! own]%ip int]e/ ( ! ,/ate ( ,texas be=e impos+ & collect+ su* tolls4 7#b7 ,use ( rev5ues ,presidio ,c\nty1 ,texas1 %all use any rev5ues receiv$ "u ! au?ority ( ?is subsection = prev5tative & r\t9e ma9t5ance ( roadways locat$ 9 su* ,c\nty & relat$ co/s4 4 #aaaa4 ,railway-highway grade cross+s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ elim9ation ( haz>ds ( railway-highway cross+s & ins]t+ r$uction or elim9ation ( haz>ds ( railway-highway cross+s1 includ+ in/all+ protective devices su* z quad gates12 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#a77;,a7 by /rik+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 7#c7 9 subsection 7i77#c77;,b7 by ins]t+ 7z adju/$ annually by ! ,secret>y beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjbg to reflect any increases 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index prep>$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor7 aft] #ajj1jjj2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7k7 by /rik+ #h & ins]t+ #d4 7b7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 %all issue guidance describ+ ! types ( projects "u section #acj7;e77#a77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = :i* a ,/ate may use funds set aside "u section #acj7;e77#a77;,a7 ( su* title4 #aaab4 ,surface transportation block grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ l[ wat] cross+ & ins]t+ l[-wat] cross+ ea* place x appe>s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ section #adja ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #acg note7 & ins]t+ section #ahj2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,h7 infra/ructure to improve ! ability ( an exi/+ surface transportation asset to-- 7i7 )/& #a or m elem5ts ( a wea!r ev5t or natural disa/]2 or 7ii7 increase ! resili5ce ( surface transportation infra/ructure f ! impacts ( natural disa/]s4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ 11 & ins]t+ a comma2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#aa7 by ins]t+ & rail be=e plann+2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#af7 by ins]t+ 1 & digital infra/ructure be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7,e7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#bd7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#bc71 respectively2 & 7,f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bd7 ,projects describ$ 9 subsections 7a71 7d71 & 7e7 ( section #agf4 7#be7 ,plann+1 design1 con/ruction1 & improvem5ts associat$ ) a pass5g] rail /ation or equipm5t t s]ves a ,/ate-support$ r\te 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #bdajb ( title #di74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ a new bridge or2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#ae7 & p>agraph 7#bc7 ( subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#ad7 & p>agraph 7#bb7 ( subsection 7b72 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ by ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ 9 subsection 7f77#a72 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by /rik+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a77ii7 by /rik+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e77#a7 by /rik+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,l[-wat] cross+ ,! t]m l[-wat] cross+ means a wat]way cross+ = a public road 7o!r ?an a bridge7 t has be5 improv$ to be-- 7i7 passable by vehicles dur+ p]iods ( ord9>y /ream fl[2 & 7ii7 impassable by vehicles dur+ p]iods ( high /ream fl[4 7,b7 ,(f-sy/em bridge ,! t]m (f-sy/em bridge means a bridge or l[ wat] cross+ t-- 7i7 is locat$ on a public road t is n a ,f$]al-aid highway2 & 7ii7 is great] ?an #f feet 9 l5g?4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ & 7#aj7 ( subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ & 7#i7 ( subsection 7b72 7ii7 by /rik+ l[ wat] cross+s ) & ins]t+ l[-wat] cross+s )2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ subsection 7b77#aj7 = l[ wat] cross+s 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b77#i7 = l[-wat] cross+s2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y72 7#g7 9 subsection 7h77#g7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,flexible f9anc+ ,not)/&+ section #abj-- 7i7 ! non-,f$]al %>e = a project "u ?is subsection may be calculat$ on a project1 multiple-project1 or program basis2 & 7ii7 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an individual project "u ?is subsection may be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7,c7 ,treatm5t z non-,f$]al %>e ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 funds made available to c>ry out section #adh may be cr$it$ t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a project "u ?is subsection if-- 7i7 a project t is o!rwise eligible "u ?is subsection includes a ,prov5 ,safety ,c\nt]measure = bicycli/s or p$e/rians1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act2 & 7ii7 ! propos$ project-- 7,i7 supports ,/ate highway safety objectives z det]m9$ by-- 7aa7 ! inclusion ( an emphasis area relat$ to vuln]able road us]s )9 a relevant ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan2 or 7bb7 a description ( ! propos$ project 9 a program ( projects or /rategies develop$ pursuant to section #adh7l72 or 7,,ii7 is includ$ 9 a data-driv5 local roadway safety plan1 includ+-- 7aa7 a complete /reets prioritization plan describ$ 9 section #aabjf ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #acd note72 7bb7 a transition plan describ$ 9 section #ce4aej7;d7 ( title #bh1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 7commonly kn[n z an ,,ada ,transition ,plan72 7cc7 a ,tribal transportation safety plan2 or 7dd7 a compreh5sive safety action plan 7z def9$ 9 section #aee74 2 7#h7 9 subsection 7j77#b7 by ins]t+ 1 a community 9 an urban area ) a population ( less ?an #aj1jjj1 aft] rural community2 7#i7 9 subsection 7k77#a77;,b77i7 by /rik+ #adeja & ins]t+ section #adeja2 & 7#aj7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,limitation on plann+ requirem5ts ,no?+ 9 ?is section requires a metropolitan plann+ organization or a ,/ate to develop a resili5ce improvem5t plan or to include a resili5ce improvem5t plan 9 a metropolitan transportation plan "u section #acd or a long-range /atewide transportation plan "u section #ace1 z applicable4 7m7 ,rail limitation ,n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#b7 may be us$ = a project describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#be7 t 0 n eligible "u ?is section on ! date prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act4 4 7b7 ,transf]ability ,section #abf7;b77#b77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ ! semicolon at ! end & ins]t+ a p]iod2 7#b7 by /rik+ ,secret>y & all t foll[s ?r\gh held & ins]t+ ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t ! ,/ate held2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ clauses 7ii7 & 7iii74 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #afe7;c77#g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #acc7;b77#ac7 & ins]t+ section #acc7;b77#ab74 #aaac4 ,transportation plann+ 7a7 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,prim>y urbaniz$ area ,! t]m prim>y urbaniz$ area means an urbaniz$ area t-- 7,a7 has a population ( at lea/ #c1ejj1jjj individuals1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ,c5sus2 or 7,b7 ext5ds into m ?an #a ,/ate & has a population ( at lea/ #bjj1jjj1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ,c5sus4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#a7 by /rik+ metropolitan area & & ins]t+ metropolitan area1 includ+ prim>y urbaniz$ areas t ext5d into m ?an #a ,/ate 9 accordance ) section #ecjh ( title #di1 &2 7#c7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,exception ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! am5dm5t ( an approv$ ,,tip to add a project or an id5tifi$ phase ( a project %all n require public review & comm5t if ! add$ project or ! id5tifi$ phase-- 7i7 0 9 ! approv$ ,,tip t imm$iately prec$$ ! curr5t ,,tip2 & 7ii7 is un*ang$ f ! project or ! id5tifi$ phase 9 ! prec$+ ,,tip4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7k77#d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7k77#e72 7#d7 9 subsection 7k77#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ ,9 g5]al4 & ins]t+ ,h\s+ coord9ation process42 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,plan & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,a metropolitan plann+ organization & ins]t+ ,plan4--,a metropolitan plann+ organization2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ii72 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c71 z am5d$1 z subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7s7 ,additional uses ( metropolitan plann+ fund+ ,9 addition to c>ry+ out ! purposes ( ?is section1 funds apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#f7 ( ?is title & section #ecac7;f7 ( title #di to ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations may be us$ =-- 7#a7 fiscal adm9i/ration ( local projects2 7#b7 prelim9>y design2 7#c7 local te*nical assi/ance2 7#d7 /udies directly l9k$ to transportation2 & 7#e7 critical data procurem5t4 4 7b7 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ace ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 includ+ prim>y urbaniz$ areas t ext5d to m ?an #a ,/ate 9 accordance ) section #ecjh ( title #di42 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#i7 z p>agraph 7#aj72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#h7 ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,exception ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! am5dm5t ( an approv$ transportation improvem5t program to add a project or an id5tifi$ phase ( a project %all n require public review & comm5t if ! add$ project or ! id5tifi$ phase-- 7,a7 0 9 ! approv$ transportation improvem5t program t imm$iately prec$$ ! curr5t transportation improvem5t program2 & 7,b7 is un*ang$ f ! project or ! id5tifi$ phase 9 ! prec$+ transportation improvem5t program4 4 7c7 ,travel dem& data model+ ,section #aabje7;b7 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #acd note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act12 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 ! ,secret>y2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,notification to ,congress ,! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate :5 ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection h be5 met4 7#e7 ,report on delay ,if ! ,secret>y w n meet ! deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#a7 or p>agraph 7#c71 be=e ! date on :i* su* deadl9e has n be5 met1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report /at+ ! reason = ! delay & actions tak5 to meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection4 4 7d7 ,direct recipi5t /atus ( metropolitan plann+ organizations 7#a7 ,direct recipi5t /atus ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a process by :i* a metropolitan plann+ organization may qualify z a direct recipi5t ( funds apportion$ or made available "u section #ajd7;b77#f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,process ,! process "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all ensure metropolitan plann+ organizations may apply on a roll+ basis to become direct recipi5ts "u ?is subsection2 7,b7 %all evaluate :e!r a metropolitan plann+ organization qualifies z a direct recipi5t bas$ on ! legal1 te*nical1 & f9ancial capacity ( su* organization to receive & appropriately manage ,f$]al fund+ & fund+ requirem5ts2 7,c7 may occur concurr5tly ) ! rec]tification process "u section #acd7k77#f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,d7 %all1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 e/abli% a process to enable a direct recipi5t designat$ "u ?is subsection to use a ,f$]al-aid f9ancial managem5t sy/em1 subject to p>agraph 7#d71 9 a mann] simil> to a ,/ate4 7#c7 ,direct allocation ( ,f$]al plann+ funds ,:5 ! ,secret>y annually apportions or makes available funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all directly allocate to any direct recipi5t designat$ "u ?is subsection-- 7,a7 contract au?ority apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 an am\nt consi/5t ) ! allocation process "u section #ajd7;d77#b7 ( su* title = su* direct recipi5t2 & 7,b7 an am\nt ( obligation au?ority di/ribut$ to ! ,/ate = ,f$]al-aid highways & highway safety con/ruction programs t is equal to ! am\nts specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,responsibilities ,z det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 a direct recipi5t ( funds "u ?is subsection %all be responsible = compliance ) all legal requirem5ts associat$ ) su* fund+1 includ+ any requirem5ts applicable to a ,/ate "u section #ajf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #aaad4 ,highway use tax evasion projects ,section #adc7;b77#b77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #aaae4 ,national bridge & tunnel inv5tory & inspection /&>ds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #add ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 by /rik+ ! condition ( ! bridges & all t foll[s ?r\gh bridge conditions & ins]t+ ! cont9u\s improvem5t ( bridge conditions 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by add+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ ! semicolon at ! end & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f72 7#c7 9 subsection 7h77#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ annually & ins]t+ bi5nially2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ an annual & ins]t+ a bi5nial2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ or #acc4 & ins]t+ 1 #abd1 or #acc42 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 by /rik+ or #acc2 & ins]t+ 1 #abd1 or #acc2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e74 7b7 ,con=m+ regulations ,! ,secret>y %all revise subp>ts ,c & ,e ( "p #fej ( sub*apt] ,g ( *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z necess>y to con=m to ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a77#c74 #aaaf4 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities ,section #adg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 to c>ry out ?is section-- 7#a7 #ahb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7#b7 #ahd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7#c7 #ahf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7#d7 #ahi1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7#e7 #aia1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 4 #aaag4 ,highway safety improvem5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 by am5d+ clause 7xvi7 to read z foll[s3 7xvi7 ,in/allation ( gu>drails1 b>ri]s 7includ+ suicide b>ri]s & b>ri]s betwe5 con/ruction "w zones & traffic lanes = ! safety ( road us]s & roadway work]s71 & cra% att5uators4 2 7ii7 9 clause 7xxiii7 by /rik+ section #adja ( ! ,,map-#ba & ins]t+ section #ahj2 7iii7 9 clause 7xxvii7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ boll>ds1 aft] m$ians12 7,,ii7 by /rik+ & protect$ & ins]t+ protect$2 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ features4 & ins]t+ features1 or infra/ructure t connects #b or m exi/+ segm5ts ( su* roadway improvem5ts42 7iv7 by r$esignat+ clause 7xxix7 z clause 7xxxii72 & 7v7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7xxviii7 ! foll[+3 7xxix7 ,! acquisition1 developm5t1 or deploym5t ( safety data & sy/ems1 includ+ pr$ictive analytics1 telematics1 & additional validat$ me?odology tools4 7xxx7 ,! pur*ase1 in/allation1 & p]=mance improvem5ts ( digital infra/ructure te*nologies1 includ+ digital al]t+ sy/ems & electronic ticket+ 7or e-ticket+7 te*nology4 7xxxi7 ,a project or /rategy describ$ 9 a program develop$ pursuant to subsection 7l77#b77;,b74 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by ins]t+ roadway work] or aft] 1 includ+ a2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7 by /rik+ traffic data & ins]t+ o!r traffic data 7includ+ pr$ictive analytics1 telematics1 & additional validat$ me?odology tools us$ = risk model+ & plann+72 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7v7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7ii7 9 clause 7vi7 by ins]t+ & aft] ! semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vii7 to evaluate project effectiv5ess us+ bo? po/-cra% data & pr$ictive analytics1 telematics1 or additional validat$ me?odology tools2 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ con/ruction "w zones1 aft] roadside ob/acles12 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 & roadway work]s aft] p$e/rians2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ 7includ+ motorcycli/s7 & ins]t+ 1 motorcycli/s2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ roadway work]s1 aft] p$e/rians12 & 7ii7 9 clause 7vi7 by /rik+ & p$e/rians1 & ins]t+ p$e/rians1 & roadway work]s12 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a77i7 by ins]t+ e #c ye>s aft] ( ! ,/ate2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ next fiscal ye> & ins]t+ next #c fiscal ye>s2 7,b7 by ins]t+ annual be=e am\nt equal to2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ #bjj & ins]t+ #cjj2 7#e7 9 subsection 7h77#a77;,c7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 clause 7iii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 ! occurr5ces ( fatalities & s]i\s injuries at con/ruction "w zones4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7l77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ( ! locations2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iii7 z clause 7iv72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 consid]s ! location ( fatalities & s]i\s injuries1 includ+ roadside ob/acles1 con/ruction "w zones1 railway-highway cross+ ne$s1 ! pres5ce ( or abs5ce ( d$icat$ infra/ructure = vuln]able road us]s1 & unm>k$ or poorly m>k$ roads2 & 2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7l77#b77;,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a77iii7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a77iv74 7b7 ,report ,9 implem5t+ ! am5dm5t to section #adh7;d77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y may p]mit a ,/ate to take su* actions z are necess>y to align ! submission ( ! /rategic highway safety plan ) ! submission ( ! tri5nial highway safety plan1 pursuant to section #djb7k7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #aaah4 ,,cmaq program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#aj77;,b7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#aa77;,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ab7 if ! project deploys advanc$ transportation & conge/ion managem5t te*nologies t r$uce traffic conge/ion or improve air quality2 or 7#ac7 if ! project supports digital infra/ructure & r$uces traffic conge/ion or improves traffic fl[4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,r$uction 9 m9imum sp5d+ ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is section1 a ,/ate-- 7,a7 may obligate funds apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#d7 at any location 9 ! ,/ate = projects describ$ 9 section #aea7;f77#f7 or section #aea7;f77#h77;,d7 at any location 9 ! ,/ate2 7,b7 %all consid] = su* projects ! consid]ations describ$ 9 section #aea7;f77#d77;,a77iii72 & 7,c7 %all obligate n less ?an ! foll[+ am\nts ( su* funds = su* projects3 7i7 #aj p]c5t ( funds 9 fiscal ye> #bjbg4 7ii7 #i p]c5t ( funds 9 fiscal ye> #bjbh4 7iii7 #h p]c5t ( funds 9 fiscal ye> #bjbi4 7iv7 #g p]c5t ( funds 9 fiscal ye> #bjcj4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7i77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ by consid]+ ! co/-effectiv5ess ( a project z x relates to improv+ air quality & incorporat+ any recomm5dations made by ! ,secret>y aft] subsection 7l72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,updates ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 %all update ! table describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7k77#a7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 to ! ext5t practicable1 prioritize b5efits to populations liv+ 91 or imm$iately adjac5t to1 su* area4 4 7b7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all provide writt5 notification to ,/ate transportation dep>tm5ts & relevant metropolitan plann+ organizations reg>d+-- 7#a7 in=mation ab\t ! co/-effectiv5ess ( projects obta9$ ?r\gh ! evaluation conduct$ pursuant to section #adi7;i77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 ! requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,c7 ( su* section t ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations %all consid] su* in=mation :5 select+ projects4 7c7 ,repeals ,sections #aadjb & #aadjf ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adi note71 & ! items relat+ to su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts "u section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 #aaai4 ,safe /reets & roads = all grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdaab ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ 1 commonly ref]r$ to z a ,vision ,z]o or ,t[>d ,z]o ,dea?s plan12 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ 1 includ+ ! means by :i* t effectiv5ess w be report$ to resid5ts 9 a locality2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by ins]t+ or t]ritory aft] ,/ate2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 2 & 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 & ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d72 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 aft] ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 1 commonly ref]r$ to z ,vision ,z]o or ,t[>d ,z]o ,dea?s initiatives2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ less ?an #dj p]c5t & ins]t+ m ?an #e p]c5t2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,rural set-aside ,( ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #cj p]c5t %all be aw>d$ = grants = eligible projects locat$ 9 areas ) a population ( #ej1jjj or few]4 7,d7 ,prioritization ,! ,secret>y %all prioritize applicants t h develop$ a compreh5sive safety action plan :5 select+ projects "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 ( subsection 7a77#c74 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ roadway work]s1 aft] p$e/rians12 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 1 or w ensure1 equitable2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ rural or aft] safety ne$s (2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7 by /rik+ #hj & ins]t+ #ij2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f77#a7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7h7 by /rik+ #abj days & ins]t+ #a ye>4 7b7 ,transf] 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdaab ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note71 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 is transf]r$ to appe> aft] section #aed ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & r$esignat$ z section #aee4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #aee & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #aee4 ,safe /reets & roads = all grant program4 4 7#c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 9 section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdaab4 #aabj4 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #afe7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 = ! ,pu]to ,rico highway program "u subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 #aia1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #aie1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #aii1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #bjc1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #bjg1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjca2 & 7#b7 = ! t]ritorial highway program "u subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 #ea1bjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #eb1djj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #ec1fjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #ed1hjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #ef1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjca4 4 7b7 ,location ( projects ,section #afe7;c77#g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 & 7#e7 (4 #aaba4 ,,hov facilities ,section #aff ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c7 by /rik+ s]v+ ! public & ins]t+ 9 s*$ul$ or *>t] s]vice2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a7 by /rik+ #bjbe & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,*>t] s]vice ,! t]m *>t] s]vice has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fjd4c ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 4 #aabb4 ,national highway freight & high priority corridor program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #afg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by ins]t+ & high priority corridor aft] freight2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ "u ?is section to ensure t ! ,network provides & ins]t+ "u ?is section & high priority corridors id5tifi$ "u section #aaje ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#aje ,/at4 #bjca7 to ensure t ! ,network & high priority corridors provide2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ) ?is section to improve ! effici5t movem5t ( freight on ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network4 & ins]t+ ) ?is section to-- 7,a7 improve ! effici5t movem5t ( freight on ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network2 & 7,b7 improve high priority corridors to meet ! design /&>ds & specifications ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em & connect to ! exi/+ ,int]/ate ,sy/em4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 to increase ! capacity ( ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network to improve freight transportation1 includ+ ?r\gh improv+ & increas+ ! capacity ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em & ! improvem5t ( high priority corridors2 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 high priority corridors id5tifi$ "u section #aaje ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#aje ,/at4 #bjca74 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ #c p]c5t & ins]t+ #e p]c5t2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7vi7 ?r\gh 7xi7 z clauses 7vii7 ?r\gh 7xii71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7v7 ! foll[+3 7vi7 ! movem5t ( agricultural products & access to agriculture facilities2 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ,a ,/ate & all t foll[s ?r\gh &-- & ins]t+ ,a ,/ate %all designate critical rural freight corridors )9 ! bord] ( ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts = designation ,a ,/ate may designate a public road z a critical freight corridor1 pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 if su* road is n 9 an urbaniz$ area &-- 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#c72 7#g7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #b p]c5t & ins]t+ #b4e p]c5t2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ #b p]c5t & ins]t+ #b4e p]c5t2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ clause 7iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 = ! mod]nization or rehabilitation ( a lock & dam1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project is functionally connect$ to ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network2 & 2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7iv7 by /rik+ project-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ project is functionally connect$ to ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network42 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7iii7 by /rik+ ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems & ins]t+ ,digital infra/ructure1 intellig5t transportation sy/ems12 7,,ii7 9 clause 7xi7 by /rik+ section #adja ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #acg note7 & ins]t+ section #ahj2 7,,iii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7xxii7 & 7xxiii7 z clauses 7xxiv7 & 7xxv71 respectively2 7,,iv7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7xxi7 ! foll[+3 7xxii7 ,a highway or bridge project to improve or increase ! capacity ( ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network1 includ+ by increas+ ! capacity ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em4 7xxiii7 ,a highway or bridge project to improve a high priority corridor1 includ+ a project to improve facilities to meet design /&>ds & specifications = ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em4 2 & 7,v7 9 clause 7xxiv71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7xxi7 & ins]t+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7xxiii72 & 7#h7 9 subsection 7j77#a77;,a77ii7 by /rik+ ports-( entry & ins]t+ ports ( entry4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #afg & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #afg4 ,national highway freight & high priority corridor program4 4 #aabc4 ,wildlife cross+s pilot program ,section #aga ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ public int]e/ because & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ public int]e/42 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a7 by /rik+ collisions2 & & ins]t+ collisions1 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7,a7 con/ruction projects2 & 7,b7 non-con/ruction projects 7includ+ plann+ & rese>*72 & 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f7 z subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e71 respectively2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7 by /rik+ #fj p]c5t & ins]t+ #ge p]c5t2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7i7 z subsection 7j72 & 7#f7 by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,limitation ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! pilot program ea* fiscal ye>1 n m ?an #e p]c5t may be us$ = non-con/ruction activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7i7 ,reports ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress an annual report ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjca t includes-- 7#a7 a detail$ description ( activities c>ri$ out "u ! pilot program2 7#b7 an evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot program 9 meet+ ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7#c7 policy recomm5dations to improve ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot program4 4 #aabd4 ,surface transportation accel]ator grant program ,section #agc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #agc ,surface transportation accel]ator grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ a rural1 urban1 local1 & regional surface transportation grant program1 :i* %all consi/ ( ! programs e/abli%$ "u subsections 7c71 7d71 & 7e7 to provide f9ancial assi/ance = projects eligible "u su* subsections4 7b7 ,adm9i/rative provisions 7#a7 ,grant adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 reta9 n m ?an a total ( #b p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section & to review applications = grants "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 transf] portions ( ! funds reta9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! relevant ,adm9i/rators to fund ! aw>d & ov]sight ( grants provid$ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity "u subsections 7c71 7d71 or 7e7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#c7 ,eligible project co/s ,an eligible entity may use funds f a grant "u ?is section =-- 7,a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7,b7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to ! l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts4 7#d7 ,grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may make grants to eligible entities1 on a competitive basis1 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7,b7 ,set-asides ,( am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = ea* fiscal ye>-- 7i7 #be p]c5t %all be = grants "u ! rural surface transportation grant program "u subsection 7c72 7ii7 #be p]c5t %all be = grants "u ! urban surface transportation grant program "u subsection 7d72 & 7iii7 #ej p]c5t %all be = grants "u ! local & regional surface transportation grant program "u subsection 7e74 7#e7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant adm9i/]$ "u ?is section may n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project t fur!rs ! completion ( a designat$ segm5t ( ! ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em "u section #adeja ( title #dj1 or addresses a surface transportation infra/ructure ne$ id5tifi$ = ! ,d5ali access sy/em program "u section #cji ( ! ,d5ali ,commission ,act ( #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 %all be up to #ajj p]c5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,/ate4 7ii7 ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project = a grant c>ri$ out 9 an area ( p]si/5t pov]ty 7z def9$ 9 section #fgjb7;a7 ( title #di7 may exce$ #hj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,use ( o!r ,f$]al assi/ance ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant "u ! program may be us$ to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ! program4 7,d7 ,additional requirem5ts 7i7 ,modal requirem5ts 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii71 projects fund$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z projects on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 7,,ii7 ,exceptions ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7aa7 = a transit project1 apply ! requirem5ts ( *apt] #ec ( title #di2 7bb7 = a rail project1 apply ! requirem5ts ( section #bbije ( title #di4 7ii7 ,multimodal projects 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is clause1 if an eligible project is a multimodal project1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7aa7 det]m9e ! pr$om9ant modal compon5t ( ! project2 & 7bb7 apply ! applicable requirem5ts describ$ 9 item 7aa7 ( ! pr$om9ant modal compon5t to ! project4 7,,ii7 ,exceptions 7aa7 ,pass5g] or freight rail compon5t ,! requirem5ts ( section #bbije ( title #di %all apply to any pass5g] or freight rail compon5t ( a project4 7bb7 ,public transportation compon5t ,! requirem5ts ( section #eccc ( title #di %all apply to any public transportation compon5t ( a project4 7#f7 ,congressional review ,n lat] ?an #c days be=e provid+ a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate-- 7,a7 a li/ ( all applications det]m9$ to be eligible = a grant by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 ea* application propos$ to be select$ = a grant1 includ+ a ju/ification = ! selection2 & 7,c7 propos$ grant am\nts4 7#g7 ,transp>5cy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] provid+ a grant = a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to all applicants1 & publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#f74 7,b7 ,brief+ ,! ,secret>y %all provide1 on ! reque/ ( an eligible entity1 ! opportunity to receive a brief+ to expla9 any reasons ! eligible entity 0 n select$ to receive a grant "u ?is section4 7,c7 ,treatm5t ,assi/ance provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 %all n be consid]$ a gu>antee ( future selection ( an applicable project "u ! program4 7#h7 ,annual report ,! ,secret>y %all make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation at ! end ( ea* fiscal ye> an annual report t li/s ea* project = :i* a grant has be5 provid$ "u ?is section dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7#i7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project assi/$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 7#aj7 ,pre-aw>d au?ority 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide pre-aw>d au?ority = eligible pre-aw>d activities to p]mit exp5ses to be incurr$ by a recipi5t dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! recipi5t is select$ & end+ on ! date on :i* ! grant agreem5t is sign$4 7,b7 ,eligible pre-aw>d activities ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available 9 ! notice ( fund+ opportunity ! eligible pre-aw>d activities = an aw>d "u ?is section :i* %all be simil> 9 nature to eligible pre-aw>d activities grant$ to applicants "u section #ecji ( title #di4 7c7 ,rural surface transportation grants 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,cov]$ rural area ,! t]m cov]$ rural area means an area t is outside an urban area ) a population ( ov] #ej1jjj4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a rural surface transportation grant program to provide grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to improve & exp& ! surface transportation infra/ructure 9 cov]$ rural areas4 7,b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! program %all be-- 7i7 to increase connectivity2 7ii7 to improve ! safety & reliability ( ! movem5t ( p & freight2 & 7iii7 to g5]ate regional economic gr[? & improve quality ( life 9 cov]$ rural areas4 7#c7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ! program to-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a regional transportation plann+ organization2 7,c7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,d7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t or a consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 & 7,e7 a multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d74 7#d7 ,eligible projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ! program only = a project t is-- 7i7 a highway1 bridge1 or tunnel project eligible "u section #aai7;d72 7ii7 a highway1 bridge1 or tunnel project eligible "u section #acc7;b72 7iii7 a project eligible "u section #bjb7;a72 7iv7 a highway freight project eligible "u section #afg7;h77#e72 7v7 a highway safety improvem5t project1 includ+ a project to improve a high risk rural road 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #adh7;a772 7vi7 a project on a publicly-own$ highway1 road1 or bridge t provides or increases access to an agricultural1 comm]cial1 en]gy1 wat] /orage or int]modal facility t supports ! economy ( a cov]$ rural area2 or 7vii7 a project to develop1 e/abli%1 or ma9ta9 an integrat$ mobility managem5t sy/em1 a transportation dem& managem5t sy/em1 or on-dem& mobility s]vices4 7,b7 ,bundl+ ( eligible projects 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may bundle #b or m simil> eligible projects "u ! program t are-- 7,i7 includ$ z a bundl$ project 9 a /atewide transportation improvem5t program "u section #ace2 & 7,,ii7 aw>d$ to a s+le contractor or consultant pursuant to a contract = eng9e]+ & design or con/ruction betwe5 ! contractor & ! eligible entity4 7ii7 ,itemization ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law 7includ+ regulations71 a bundl+ ( eligible projects "u ?is p>agraph may be consid]$ to be a s+le project1 includ+ = purposes ( section #ace4 7#e7 ,project requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may provide a grant "u ! program to an eligible project only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project-- 7,a7 w g5]ate regional economic1 mobility1 or safety b5efits2 7,b7 w be co/ effective2 7,c7 w contribute to ! accompli%m5t ( #a or m ( ! national goals "u section #aej2 7,d7 is bas$ on ! results ( prelim9>y eng9e]+2 & 7,e7 is reasonably expect$ to beg9 con/ruction n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( obligation ( funds = ! project4 7#f7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 provid+ grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! ext5t to :i* an eligible project w-- 7,a7 improve ! /ate ( good repair ( exi/+ transportation facilities2 7,b7 increase ! capacity or connectivity ( ! surface transportation sy/em & improve mobility = resid5ts ( cov]$ rural areas2 7,c7 address economic developm5t & job creation *all5ges2 7,d7 enhance recreational & t\rism opportunities by provid+ access to ,f$]al l&1 national p>ks1 national =e/s1 national recreation areas1 national wildlife refuges1 wild]ness areas1 or ,/ate p>ks2 7,e7 contribute to geographic div]sity among grant recipi5ts2 7,f7 utilize innovative project deliv]y approa*es or incorporate transportation te*nologies2 7,g7 coord9ate ) projects to address broadb& infra/ructure ne$s2 or 7,h7 improve access to em]g5cy c>e1 ess5tial s]vices1 heal?c>e provid]s1 or drug & alcohol treatm5t & rehabilitation res\rces4 7,i7 address disa/] prep>$ness1 resili5ce1 or support an evacuation r\te 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #agf7;a772 7,j7 support ! movem5t ( agricultural products ?r\gh & f cov]$ rural areas1 includ+ by improv+ or rebuild+ bridges 7includ+ improvem5ts t all[ = ! removal or increase ( a po/$ weight re/riction72 7,k7 support access to ,f$]al or ,tribal l&s2 7,l7 support access to utility infra/ructure1 includ+ en]gy infra/ructure or wat] /orage facilities2 & 7,m7 improve ! seismic safety or /ructural resili5ce ( transportation infra/ructure locat$ 9 areas ( high seismic risk4 7#g7 ,grant am\nt ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,a71 a grant "u ! program %all be 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj4 7#h7 ,set asides 7,a7 ,small projects ,! ,secret>y %all use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = ! program = ea* fiscal ye> to provide grants = eligible projects 9 an am\nt t is less ?an #e1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em ,! ,secret>y %all res]ve no m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = ! program = ea* fiscal ye> = eligible projects t fur!r ! completion ( designat$ r\tes ( ! ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em "u section #adeja ( title #dj4 7,c7 ,rural roadway lane dep>tures ,! ,secret>y %all res]ve #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = ! program = ea* fiscal ye> to provide grants = eligible projects locat$ 9 ,/ates t h rural roadway fatalities z a result ( lane dep>tures t are great] ?an ! av]age ( rural roadway fatalities z a result ( lane dep>tures 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 bas$ on ! late/ available data f ! ,secret>y4 7,d7 ,movem5t ( agricultural products f rural areas ,! ,secret>y %all res]ve #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = ! program = ea* fiscal ye> to provide grants = eligible projects t support ! movem5t ( agricultural products f cov]$ rural areas4 7,e7 ,projects 9 small communities ,! ,secret>y %all res]ve #e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = ! program = ea* fiscal ye> to provide grants = eligible projects 9 areas ) a population ( n m ?an #e1jjj4 7,f7 ,excess fund+ ,9 any fiscal ye> 9 :i* qualifi$ applications = grants "u ?is subsection d n all[ = ! am\nts res]v$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 to be fully utiliz$1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! unutiliz$ am\nts to make o!r grants "u ! program4 7d7 ,urban surface transportation grants 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,cov]$ urban area ,! t]m cov]$ urban area means an area ) a population ( n less ?an #ej1jjj4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an urban surface transportation grant program to provide grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to improve & exp& ! surface transportation infra/ructure 9 urban areas4 7,b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! program %all be-- 7i7 to increase connectivity2 7ii7 to improve ! safety & reliability ( ! movem5t ( p & freight2 & 7iii7 to g5]ate regional economic gr[? & improve quality ( life 9 urban areas4 7#c7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ! program to-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7,c7 any t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,d7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,e7 a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates2 7,f7 a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function or a lessee ( a ,f$]al surface transportation hub1 includ+ a port au?ority2 7,g7 a transit ag5cy2 7,h7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t or a consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 & 7,i7 a multi-,/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 any ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,h74 7#d7 ,eligible projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ! program only = a project t is-- 7i7 a surface transportation project eligible "u ?is title2 7ii7 a public transportation project eligible = assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di2 7iii7 a pass5g] rail or freight rail transportation project eligible = assi/ance "u title #di2 7iv7 a project eligible "u section #fgjb & #fgjc ( title #di2 7v7 a project eligible = a grant program e/abli%$ "u subtitle ,e ( title ,i ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba 7#ace ,/at4 #egh et4 seq472 or 7vi7 a project to develop1 e/abli%1 or ma9ta9 an integrat$ mobility managem5t sy/em1 a transportation dem& managem5t sy/em1 or on-dem& mobility s]vices4 7,b7 ,bundl+ ( eligible projects 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may bundle #b or m simil> eligible projects "u ! program t are-- 7,i7 includ$ z a bundl$ project 9 a /atewide transportation improvem5t program "u section #ace2 & 7,,ii7 aw>d$ to a s+le contractor or consultant pursuant to a contract = eng9e]+ & design or con/ruction betwe5 ! contractor & ! eligible entity4 7ii7 ,itemization ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law 7includ+ regulations71 a bundl+ ( eligible projects "u ?is p>agraph may be consid]$ to be a s+le project1 includ+ = purposes ( section #ace4 7#e7 ,project requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may provide a grant "u ! program to an eligible project only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project-- 7,a7 w g5]ate regional economic1 mobility1 or safety b5efits2 7,b7 w be co/ effective2 7,c7 w contribute to ! accompli%m5t ( #a or m ( ! national goals "u section #aej2 7,d7 is bas$ on ! results ( prelim9>y eng9e]+2 & 7,e7 is reasonably expect$ to beg9 con/ruction n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( obligation ( funds = ! project4 7#f7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 provid+ grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! ext5t to :i* an eligible project w-- 7,a7 improve ! /ate ( good repair ( exi/+ transportation facilities2 7,b7 increase surface transportation sy/em or local connectivity & improve mobility = resid5ts ( urban areas2 7,c7 address economic developm5t & job creation *all5ges2 7,d7 contribute to geographic div]sity among grant recipi5ts2 7,e7 improve safety1 includ+ ! anticipat$ r$uction ( accid5ts & relat$ co/s2 7,f7 include resili5ce b5efits aga9/ natural disa/]s1 includ+ ! ability to )/& disruptions f a seismic ev5t2 7,g7 incorporate environm5tal b5efits2 7,h7 provide safety & mobility b5efits to multiple us]s ( ! project2 7,i7 utilize innovative project deliv]y approa*es or incorporate transportation te*nologies2 or 7,j7 improve access to em]g5cy c>e1 ess5tial s]vices1 heal?c>e provid]s1 or drug & alcohol treatm5t & rehabilitation res\rces1 or a facility or organization t provides community support s]vices4 7#g7 ,grant am\nt ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,a71 a grant "u ! program %all be 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj4 7#h7 ,set asides 7,a7 ,small projects ,! ,secret>y %all use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = ! program = ea* fiscal ye> to provide grants = eligible projects 9 an am\nt t is less ?an #e1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty ,( ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #a p]c5t %all be aw>d$ = projects 9 areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty 7z def9$ 9 section #fgjb7;a7 ( title #di74 7e7 ,local & regional surface transportation grants 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7i7 a ,/ate2 7ii7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7iii7 any t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7iv7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7v7 a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates2 7vi7 a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function or a lessee ( a ,f$]al surface transportation hub1 includ+ a port au?ority2 7vii7 a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe or a consortium ( su* ,indian ,tribes2 7viii7 a transit ag5cy2 & 7ix7 a multi-,/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 any ( clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7viii74 7,b7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means-- 7i7 a highway or bridge project eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title1 includ+-- 7,i7 improvem5t ( a high priority corridor to meet ! design /&>ds & specifications ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em & connect to ! exi/+ ,int]/ate ,sy/em2 & 7,,ii7 infra/ructure improvem5ts to address freight bottl5ecks2 7ii7 a public transportation project eligible = assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di2 7iii7 a pass5g] rail or freight rail transportation project eligible = assi/ance "u title #di2 7iv7 a port infra/ructure inve/m5t1 includ+-- 7,i7 inl& port infra/ructure2 & 7,,ii7 a l& port-(-entry2 7v7 ! surface transportation compon5ts ( an airport project eligible = assi/ance "u "p ,b ( subtitle ,,vii ( title #di2 7vi7 a project = inve/m5t 9 a surface transportation facility locat$ on ,tribal l&1 ! title or ma9t5ance responsibility ( :i* is ve/$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 7vii7 a project to replace or rehabilitate a culv]t or prev5t /ormwat] run(f t is eligible "u section #agf7;d7 & w advance ! goal ( ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection2 & 7viii7 any o!r surface transportation infra/ructure project t ! ,secret>y consid]s to be necess>y to advance ! goal ( ! program4 7,c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 7,d7 ,specifi$ rural area ,! t]m specifi$ rural area means an area t is locat$ outside ( a specifi$ urban area4 7,e7 ,specifi$ urban area ,! t]m specifi$ urban area means an area ) a population ( m ?an #bjj1jjj resid5ts1 bas$ on ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a local & regional surface transportation grant program to provide = capital inve/m5ts 9 surface transportation infra/ructure on a competitive basis4 7,b7 ,goal ,! goal ( ! program %all be to fund eligible projects t w h a significant local or regional impact & improve surface transportation infra/ructure4 7#c7 ,grants 7,a7 ,am\nt ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is subsection1 ea* grant made "u ?is subsection %all be 9 an am\nt equal to-- 7i7 n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj = a specifi$ urban area2 7ii7 n less ?an #a1jjj1jjj = a specifi$ rural area2 & 7iii7 n m ?an #be1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> may be aw>d$ to eligible projects 9 a s+le ,/ate dur+ su* fiscal ye>4 7#d7 ,selection ( eligible projects 7,a7 ,notice ( fund+ opportunity ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* funds are made available to c>ry out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a notice ( fund+ opportunity = ! funds4 7,b7 ,prim>y selection crit]ia ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! ext5t to :i* a project-- 7i7 improves safety2 7ii7 improves environm5tal su/a9ability2 7iii7 improves quality ( life2 7iv7 increases economic competitiv5ess & opportunity1 includ+ t\rism opportunities2 7v7 contributes to a /ate ( good repair2 & 7vi7 improves mobility & community connectivity4 7,c7 ,additional selection consid]ations ,9 select+ projects to receive grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation ! ext5t to :i*-- 7i7 ! eligible entity collaborat$ ) o!r public & private entities2 7ii7 ! project adopts innovative te*nologies or te*niques1 includ+-- 7,i7 innovative te*nology2 7,,ii7 innovative project deliv]y te*niques2 & 7,,iii7 innovative project f9anc+2 7iii7 con/ruction ( ! project is reasonably expect$ to beg9 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! project is select$2 7iv7 ! eligible entity includes docum5tation c]tify+ su* entity has notifi$ a ,/ate transportation dep>tm5t if ! project is locat$ on a ,/ate-own$ or ,/ate-manag$ facility2 & 7v7 ! project is co/ effective4 7,d7 ,limitation ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all select grant recipi5ts bas$ only on ! selection crit]ia describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d74 7,e7 ,transp>5cy 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 %all evaluate1 ?r\gh a me?odology t is disc]nible & transp>5t to ! public1 ! means by :i* ea* application submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#d7 addresses ! crit]ia "u subp>agraphs 7,c7 or 7,d7 ( su* p>agraph or o!rwise e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,publication ,! me?odology "u clause 7i7 %all be publi%$ by ! ,secret>y z "p ( ! notice ( fund+ opportunity "u ! program4 7,f7 ,aw>ds ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date on :i* am\nts are made available to provide grants "u ! program = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all ann\nce ! selection by ! ,secret>y ( eligible projects to receive ! grants 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#e7 ,treatm5t ( o!r ,f$]al funds ,am\nts provid$ "u any ( ! foll[+ programs %all be consid]$ to be a "p ( ! non-,f$]al %>e = a project "u ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,! tribal transportation program "u section #bjb4 7,b7 ,! ,f$]al l&s transportation program "u section #bjc4 7,c7 ,! ,,tifia program 7z def9$ 9 section #fja7;a774 7,d7 ,! ,railroad ,rehabilitation & ,improvem5t ,f9anc+ ,program "u *apt] #bbd ( title #di4 7#f7 ,o!r consid]ations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ! program "u ?is subsection = ea* fiscal ye>-- 7i7 n m ?an #ej p]c5t %all be allocat$ = eligible projects locat$ 9 specifi$ rural areas2 & 7ii7 n m ?an #ej p]c5t %all be allocat$ = eligible projects locat$ 9 specifi$ urban areas4 7,b7 ,projects = regional hubs ,( ! total am\nt made available = eligible projects "u subp>agraph 7,a77i7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve #aj p]c5t = eligible projects locat$ 9 communities ) a population betwe5 #ej1jjj & #ajj1jjj4 7,c7 ,areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty ,( ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #a p]c5t %all be aw>d$ = projects 9 areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty 7z def9$ 9 section #fgjb7;a7 ( title #di74 7,d7 ,multimodal & geographical consid]ations ,9 select+ projects to receive grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation geographical & modal div]sity4 7#g7 ,project plann+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #e p]c5t %all be made available = ! plann+1 prep>ation1 or design ( eligible projects4 7,b7 ,nonapplicability ( c]ta9 limitations ,clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 %all n apply ) respect to am\nts made available = plann+1 prep>ation1 or design "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#h7 ,transf] ( au?ority ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,adm9i/rator may transf] n m ?an #b p]c5t = a fiscal ye> to ! ,adm9i/rator ( any ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 or ! ,m>itime ,adm9i/ration to aw>d & ov]see grants & cr$it assi/ance 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#i7 ,cr$it program co/s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 at ! reque/ ( an eligible entity1 ! ,secret>y may use a grant provid$ to ! eligible entity "u ! program to pay ! subsidy or cr$it risk premium1 & ! adm9i/rative co/s1 ( an eligible project t is eligible = ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance "u-- 7i7 *apt] #f2 or 7ii7 *apt] #bbd ( title #di4 7,b7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ! program = a fiscal ye> may be us$ to c>ry out subp>agraph 7,a74 7#aj7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! initial grants are aw>d$ = eligible projects "u ! program1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7,a7 review ! adm9i/ration ( ! program1 includ+-- 7i7 ! solicitation process2 & 7ii7 ! selection process1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! adequacy & fairness ( ! process2 & 7,,ii7 ! selection crit]ia2 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! f9d+s ( ! review "u subp>agraph 7,a71 includ+ recomm5dations = improv+ ! adm9i/ration ( ! program1 if any4 4 #aabe4 ,repeal ( program 7a7 ,repeal ,section #age ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #age4 #aabf4 ,,protect program ,section #agf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7h7 z subsection 7c72 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7 by /rik+ ,9 addition to funds apportion$ to ,/ates "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 to c>ry out activities "u subsection 7c71 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,a ,/ate t receives funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 or an & ins]t+ ,an2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ if ! ,/ate or eligible entity & ins]t+ if ! eligible entity2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 or2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ c>ri$ out ) funds "u subsection 7c7 or a grant & ins]t+ c>ri$ out ) a grant2 & 7,,iii7 9 clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 9 subclause 7,i7 by /rik+ c>ri$ out ) funds "u subsection 7c7 or a grant & ins]t+ c>ri$ out ) a grant2 & 7bb7 9 subclause 7,,ii7 by /rik+ funds "u subsection 7c7 or2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,d77iv77,,ii7 by /rik+ apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 or2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7f77#a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! & ins]t+ ,!4 #aabg4 ,codification & improvem5t ( ,jason's ,law 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t x is a national priority to address projects "u ?is section = ! %ortage ( p>k+ = comm]cial motor vehicles on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em to improve ! safety ( motoriz$ & nonmotoriz$ us]s & = comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators4 7b7 ,p>k+ = comm]cial motor vehicles ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ahj4 ,p>k+ = comm]cial motor vehicles 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle ,! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #caacb ( title #di4 7#b7 ,safety re/ area ,! t]m safety re/ area has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #abj7;c77#a74 7b7 ,grant au?ority ,! ,secret>y %all make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities = projects to provide public p>k+ = comm]cial motor vehicles & improve ! safety ( comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s4 7c7 ,eligible entities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an entity eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section is any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a ,/ate4 7,b7 ,a metropolitan plann+ organization4 7,c7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t4 7,d7 ,a political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t c>ry+ out responsibilities relat+ to comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+4 7,e7 ,a ,tribal gov]nm5t or a consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 7,f7 ,a multi/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e74 7#b7 ,private sector p>ticipation ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section may p>tn] ) a private entity to c>ry out a project "u ?is section4 7d7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may use a grant provid$ "u ?is section = a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 t is on-- 7,a7 a ,f$]al-aid highway2 or 7,b7 a facility ) reasonable access 7z describ$ 9 section #feh4ai ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation77 to-- 7i7 a ,f$]al-aid highway2 or 7ii7 a freight facility4 7#b7 ,projects describ$ ,a project ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is a project-- 7,a7 to con/ruct a safety re/ area t includes p>k+ = comm]cial motor vehicles2 7,b7 to con/ruct additional comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ capacity-- 7i7 adjac5t to a private comm]cial truck /op or travel plaza2 7ii7 )9 ! b\nd>ies (1 or adjac5t to1 a publicly own$ freight facility1 includ+ a port t]m9al op]at$ by a public au?ority2 7iii7 at an exi/+ facility1 includ+ an inspection or weigh /ation & a p>k-&-ride location2 or 7iv7 at ano!r suitable facility1 z det]m9$ by ! eligible entity1 9 concurr5ce ) ! ,secret>y2 7,c7 to reop5 an exi/+ weigh /ation1 safety re/ area1 p>k-&-ride facility1 or o!r gov]nm5t-own$ facility1 t is n 9 use1 = comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+2 7,d7 to con/ruct or make capital improvem5ts to an exi/+ public comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facility to exp& p>k+ use & availability1 includ+ at a seasonal facility2 7,e7 to id5tify1 promote1 & manage ! availability ( publicly & privately provid$ comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+1 su* z ?r\gh ! use ( intellig5t transportation sy/ems2 7,f7 to improve ! p]sonal safety ( comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s at a p>k+ facility z "p ( a project describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d72 7,g7 to improve a p>k+ facility1 includ+ ?r\gh truck /op electrification sy/ems1 z "p ( a project describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d72 7,h7 to con/ruct turn\ts = comm]cial motor vehicles2 or 7,i7 to improve ! geometric designs ( int]*anges to improve access to safety re/ areas & comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities4 7e7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+-- 7#a7 a description ( ! propos$ project2 & 7#b7 any o!r in=mation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 7f7 ,selection crit]ia ,! ,secret>y may select a project to receive a grant "u ?is section only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7#a7 !re is a %ortage ( comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ capacity 9 ! corridor 9 :i* ! project is locat$2 7#b7 ! eligible entity has consult$ ) motor c>ri]s1 comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s1 public safety (ficials1 & private provid]s ( comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ reg>d+ ! project2 7#c7 ! project w likely-- 7,a7 increase ! availability or utilization ( comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+2 7,b7 facilitate ! effici5t movem5t ( freight2 or 7,c7 improve highway safety1 traffic conge/ion1 & air quality2 & 7#d7 ! eligible entity demon/rates ! ability to provide = ! ma9t5ance & op]ation ( ! facility4 7g7 ,additional consid]ation ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all select projects to receive grants "u ! program 9 a mann] t-- 7#a7 prioritizes projects bas$ on ! sev]ity ( ! comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ capacity %ortage 9 ! area & ! degree to :i* su* projects w\ld alleviate su* %ortage2 & 7#b7 maximizes ! geographic di/ribution among grant recipi5ts1 includ+ a balance betwe5 ! ne$ ( new comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ capacity across rural & urban communities4 7h7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 accordance ) ! limitations 9 p>agraph 7#b71 an eligible entity may use a grant "u ?is section =-- 7,a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 b5efit-co/ analysis1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities necess>y to advance a project "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 con/ruction & op]ational improvem5ts4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,plann+ & prelim9>y "w ,an eligible entity may use n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( a grant "u ?is section = activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,p>k+ availability managem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = ea* fiscal ye> = grants "u ?is section may be us$ = projects describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,e7 t solely id5tify1 promote1 & manage ! availability ( exi/+ comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+4 7ii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 %all n apply to a project describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,e7 t is "p ( a l>g] project to exp& comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ capacity4 7#c7 ,prohibition 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,no am\nts made available to an eligible entity pursuant to ?is section may be us$ = con/ruction or developm5t phase activities t w\ld enable ! con/ruction ( *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure = ! propulsion ( a vehicle1 includ+ a comm]cial motor vehicle4 7,b7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph limits ! use ( funds o!r ?an funds made available to c>ry out ?is section4 7i7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,publicly accessible p>k+ ,comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ con/ruct$1 op5$1 or improv$ ) funds f a grant "u ?is section %all be op5 & accessible to all comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s4 7#b7 ,prohibition on *>g+ fees ,no fee may be *>g$ by an eligible entity to a comm]cial motor vehicle driv] to ga9 access to p>k+ con/ruct$1 op5$1 ma9ta9$1 or improv$ ) a grant "u ?is section4 7j7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 7k7 ,p]iod ( availability ( funds ,am\nts made available = a project "u ?is section %all rema9 available = a p]iod ( #c ye>s aft] ! la/ day ( ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! am\nts are made available4 7l7 ,survey & comp>ative assessm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) appropriate ,/ate motor c>ri] safety p]sonnel1 motor c>ri]s1 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 & private provid]s ( comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report t-- 7,a7 evaluates ! availability ( adequate p>k+ & re/ facilities1 tak+ into acc\nt bo? private & public facilities1 = comm]cial motor vehicles engag$ 9 int]/ate transportation2 7,b7 evaluates ! effectiv5ess ( ! projects fund$ "u ?is section 9 improv+ access to comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+2 7,c7 evaluates ! ability ( recipi5ts ( a grant "u ?is section to su/a9 ! op]ation ( p>k+ facilities con/ruct$ ) funds provid$ "u ?is section2 & 7,d7 reports on ! /atus ( ongo+ projects to provide adequate comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities4 7#b7 ,results ,! ,secret>y %all make ea* report "u p>agraph 7#a7 available to ! public on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#c7 ,alignm5t ( reports ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 consid] ! results ( ! comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities assessm5ts ( ,/ates "u subsection 7f7 ( section #gjbjb ( title #di2 & 7,b7 seek to align ! cont5ts ( ea* report "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! submission & publication ( su* reports ) ! ,/ate freight plans develop$ & updat$ "u su* section4 4 7c7 ,cl]ical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ahj4 ,p>k+ = comm]cial motor vehicles4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #adja ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #acg note71 & ! item relat+ to su* provision 9 ! table ( cont5ts "u section #a7;c7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 #aabh4 ,consolidat$ fund+ pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aha4 ,consolidat$ fund+ pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjbh1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a pilot program to all[ n m ?an #aj ,/ates to receive ! base apportionm5t = ! ,/ate 9 a lump sum1 to be obligat$ & exp5d$ 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all develop crit]ia = ! selection ( a ,/ate to receive a block grant "u ?is ,act1 includ+ requir+ t ea* recipi5t ,/ate-- 7#a7 meets m9imum levels = ! condition ( pavem5t e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #aej7;c77#c72 7#b7 meets m9imum levels = ! condition = bridges on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em z describ$ 9 section #aai7;f77#b72 7#c7 uses a p]=mance-bas$ approa* to transportation plann+ & programm+ = /atewide & metropolitan plann+ areas to meet ! requirem5ts ( sections #acd1 #ace1 & #aej2 & 7#d7 meets rec]tification requirem5ts = ,/ate asset managem5t plans = ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em z describ$ 9 section #aai7;e74 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,reque/ ,! ,secret>y %all reque/ applications = p>ticipation "u ?is section 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,an application submitt$ to ! ,secret>y "u ?is p>agraph %all include a plan on h[ ! ,/ate & ea* affect$ metropolitan plann+ organization w cont9ue to meet1 or make significant progress t[>d meet+1 p]=mance measures & /&>ds "u section #aej7;c74 7d7 ,use ( block grant funds 7#a7 ,eligibility ,funds made available to a ,/ate "u ?is program %all be eligible = use = any project eligible-- 7,a7 "u ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai2 7,b7 "u ! surface transportation block grant program "u section #acc2 7,c7 "u ! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh2 7,d7 "u ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi2 7,e7 = metropolitan plann+ "u section #acd2 & 7,f7 "u ! national highway freight & high priority corridor program "u section #afg4 7#b7 ,allocations ( apportion$ funds to areas bas$ on population 7,a7 ,allocation ,( ! total am\nt ( funds provid$ "u ?is section 9 a fiscal ye> = projects describ$ "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 #be p]c5t %all be obligat$ "u ?is section1 9 proportion to _! relative %>es ( ! population ( ! ,/ate-- 7,i7 9 urbaniz$ areas ( ! ,/ate ) an urbaniz$ area population ( ov] #bjj1jjj2 7,,ii7 9 urbaniz$ areas ( ! ,/ate ) an urbaniz$ area population ( n less ?an #ej1jjj & n m ?an #bjj1jjj2 7,,iii7 9 urban areas ( ! ,/ate ) a population n less ?an #e1jjj & n m ?an #di1iii2 & 7,,iv7 9 o!r areas ( ! ,/ate ) a population less ?an #e1jjj2 & 7ii7 ! rema9d] may be obligat$ 9 any area ( ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,metropolitan areas ,funds attribut$ to an urbaniz$ area "u subp>agraph 7,a77i77,i7 may be obligat$ 9 ! metropolitan area e/abli%$ "u section #acd t encompasses ! urbaniz$ area4 7,c7 ,local consultation 7i7 ,consultation ) metropolitan plann+ organizations ,= purposes ( subclause 7,,ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a77i71 a ,/ate %all-- 7,i7 e/abli% a new process or utilize ! process e/abli%$ "u clause 7i7 ( section #acc7;d77#c77;,a7 to consult ) all metropolitan plann+ organizations 9 ! ,/ate t repres5t an urbaniz$ area describ$ 9 su* clause2 & 7,,ii7 describe h[ funds allocat$ = areas describ$ 9 su* clause w be allocat$ equitably among ! applicable urbaniz$ areas4 7ii7 ,consultation ) regional transportation plann+ organizations ,= purposes ( subclauses 7,,iii7 & 7,,iv7 ( subp>agraph 7,a77i71 be=e obligat+ fund+ attribut$ to an area ) a population less ?an #ej1jjj1 a ,/ate %all consult ) ! regional transportation plann+ organizations t repres5t ! area1 if any4 7,d7 ,di/ribution among urbaniz$ areas ( ov] #bjj1jjj population 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! am\nt ( funds t a ,/ate is requir$ to obligate "u subp>agraph 7,a77i77,i7 %all be obligat$ 9 urbaniz$ areas describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i77,i7 bas$ on ! relative population ( ! areas4 7ii7 ,o!r factors ,! ,/ate may obligate ! funds describ$ 9 clause 7i7 bas$ on o!r factors if ! ,/ate & ! relevant metropolitan plann+ organizations jo9tly apply to ! ,secret>y = ! p]mission to base ! obligation on o!r factors & ! ,secret>y grants ! reque/4 7,e7 ,applicability = plann+ requirem5ts ,programm+ & exp5diture ( funds = projects "u ?is section %all be consi/5t ) sections #acd & #ace4 7#c7 ,obligation au?ority 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t is requir$ to obligate 9 an urbaniz$ area ) an urbaniz$ area population ( ov] #bjj1jjj individuals funds ref]r$ to "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i77,i7 %all make available an am\nt ( obligation au?ority di/ribut$ to ! ,/ate = ,f$]al-aid highways & highway safety con/ruction programs = use 9 ! area t is equal to ! am\nt obta9$ by multiply+-- 7i7 ! aggregate am\nt ( funds t ! ,/ate is requir$ to obligate 9 ! area "u p>agraph 7#b7 dur+ ! p]iod2 & 7ii7 ! ratio t-- 7,i7 ! aggregate am\nt ( obligation au?ority di/ribut$ to ! ,/ate = ,f$]al-aid highways & highway safety con/ruction programs dur+ ! p]iod2 be>s to 7,,ii7 ! total ( ! sums apportion$ to ! ,/ate = ,f$]al-aid highways & highway safety con/ruction programs 7exclud+ sums n subject to an obligation limitation7 dur+ ! p]iod4 7,b7 ,jo9t responsibility ,ea* ,/ate1 ea* affect$ metropolitan plann+ organization1 & ! ,secret>y %all jo9tly ensure compliance ) subp>agraph 7,a74 7e7 ,block grant selection 7#a7 ,issuance ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants "u ?is section beg9n+ ) fiscal ye> #bjbh4 7#b7 ,obligation au?ority ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to increase an obligation limitation appli$ to funds made available "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,subsequ5t fiscal ye>s ,subject to subsection 7g77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all cont9ue to apportion block grants to ! aw>d$ ,/ates4 7#d7 ,sunset ,! au?ority to provide grants "u ?is section %all t]m9ate on ,octob] #a1 #bjca4 7f7 ,progress report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! fir/ fiscal ye> 9 :i* funds are provid$ "u ?is section1 a ,/ate receiv+ funds %all submit to ! ,secret>y a progress report on meet+1 or mak+ significant progress t[>d meet+1 p]=mance measures & /&>ds "u section #aej7;c74 7#b7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! initial funds are provid$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate guidance to lump sum recipi5ts on requirem5ts = submitt+ a progress report "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,review ,if ! ,secret>y f9ds t a ,/ate t receiv$ funds "u ?is section did n meet1 or a*ieve significant progress 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y7 t[>d t>get a*ievem5t (1 all p]=mance t>gets set 9 ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may n provide funds to su* ,/ate "u ! program 9 ! foll[+ fiscal ye> or #f mon?s aft] det]m9ation t ! ,/ate fail$ to meet1 or make significant progress t[>d t>get a*ievem5t1 :i*ev] is lat]4 7#d7 ,transmission to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives a report f a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all transmit ! progress report to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate4 7#e7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to exempt a ,/ate f complet+ any o!r transportation plans requir$ "u ?is title4 7g7 ,treatm5t ( law ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 projects fund$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z projects on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 7h7 ,def9ition ( base apportionm5t ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m base apportionm5t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ajd7;h74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aha4 ,consolidat$ fund+ pilot program4 4 #aabi4 ,regi/ration fee on motor vehicles 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ahb4 ,regi/ration fee on motor vehicles 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all impose = ea* ye> ! foll[+ regi/ration fee am\nts on ! own] ( a vehicle regi/]$ = op]ation by a ,/ate motor vehicle dep>tm5t3 7#a7 #acj = a cov]$ electric vehicle4 7#b7 #ce = a cov]$ plug-9 hybrid vehicle4 7b7 ,)hold+ ( funds = noncompliance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a ,/ate fails to comply ) ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7c71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all )hold1 f am\nts requir$ to be apportion$ to any ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b71 an am\nt equal to #abe p]c5t to ! am\nt requir$ to be remitt$ "u subsection 7c77#b74 7#b7 ,tim+ ,! ,adm9i/rator %all )hold ! am\nt on ! fir/ day ( ea* fiscal ye> beg9n+ aft] ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 9 :i* ! ,/ate does n meet ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7c7 until ! date t is #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,/ate meets su* requirem5ts4 7c7 ,collection & remittance ( fee 7#a7 ,collection ( fee ,a ,/ate motor vehicle dep>tm5t1 or an equival5t to su* dep>tm5t1 %all-- 7,a7 incorporate ! collection ( ! fees e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 into ! vehicle regi/ration & r5ewal processes adm9i/]$ by su* dep>tm5t1 s long z su* fees are impos$ = ea* ye> 9 :i* ! fees are requir$2 or 7,b7 obta9 approval f ! ,adm9i/rator to e/abli% an alt]nate means ( compliance = ! collection ( su* fees t is acceptable to ! ,adm9i/rator4 7#b7 ,remittance ( fee ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! la/ day ( ea* mon?1 a ,/ate motor vehicle dep>tm5t %all remit to ! ,adm9i/rator ! balance ( ! total fee am\nts collect$ "u ?is section 9 ! prec$+ mon? less ! portion res]v$ = adm9i/rative exp5ses "u subsection 7e74 7d7 ,fee adju/m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! limitations 9 p>agraph 7#b71 beg9n+ 9 #bjbi1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all bi5nially increase ! am\nts specifi$ 9 subsection 7a7 by #e4 7#b7 ,limitations ,! am\nt specifi$ 9-- 7,a7 subsection 7a77#a7 %all n be increas$ to an am\nt t exce$s #aej2 & 7,b7 subsection 7a77#b7 %all n be increas$ to an am\nt t exce$s #ej4 7e7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,9 any fiscal ye> 9 :i* a ,/ate is 9 compliance ) ?is section1 su* ,/ate may reta9 an am\nt n to exce$ #a p]c5t ( ! total fees collect$ "u ?is section = adm9i/rative exp5ses4 7f7 ,applicability ( fees ,! fees impos$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7a7 %all t]m9ate on ,octob] #a1 #bjcf4 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ electric vehicle ,! t]m cov]$ electric vehicle means a cov]$ motor vehicle t meets ! def9ition ( electric vehicle "u section #hf4ahjc-ja ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act74 7#b7 ,cov]$ motor vehicle ,! t]m cov]$ motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m motor vehicle "u section #aed7;a7 b excludes a motor vehicle t is a cov]$ f>m vehicle or comm]cial motor vehicle 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #cij4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations74 7#c7 ,cov]$ plug-9 hybrid vehicle ,! t]m cov]$ hybrid vehicle means a cov]$ motor vehicle t meets ! def9ition ( plug-9 hybrid electric vehicle "u section #hf4ahjc-ja ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act74 4 7b7 ,implem5tation ( c]ta9 processes 7#a7 ,implem5tation ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration may provide grants to ,/ate motor vehicle dep>tm5ts1 or equival5t dep>tm5ts1 to implem5t a process to c>ry out section #ahb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,fund+ ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #ajd1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ?is subsection1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj4 7#c7 ,eligible am\nts ,ea* ,/ate motor vehicle dep>tm5t may receive n m ?an #b1jjj1jjj "u ?is subsection4 7c7 ,regulations ,! ,adm9i/rator %all issue su* regulations & guidance z are necess>y to-- 7#a7 c>ry out section #ahb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by ?is section72 & 7#b7 e/abli% a process = ! timely & accurate remittance ( fees collect$ "u su* section ?r\gh an electronic me?od4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! /atus ( ! implem5tation ( section #ahb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by ?is section74 7e7 ,s5se ( ! ,committee ,x is ! s5se ( ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t regi/ration fees collect$ "u section #ahb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by ?is ,act71 %\ld be deposit$ into ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund & divid$ betwe5 acc\nts ( su* ,tru/ ,fund 9 ! same mann] z excise taxes enact$ aft] #aihb are deposit$ into su* ,tru/ ,fund4 7f7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ahb4 ,regi/ration fee on motor vehicles4 #aacj4 ,transf] ( real prop]ty no long] ne$$ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ahc4 ,transf] ( real prop]ty no long] ne$$ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt] det]m9es real prop]ty acquir$ at lea/ 9 "p ) su* assi/ance is no long] necess>y = ! purpose = :i* su* real prop]ty 0 acquir$1 ! ,secret>y may au?orize ! recipi5t to transf] su* real prop]ty1 ) no fur!r obligation to ! ,gov]nm5t4 7b7 ,conditions ,! ,secret>y may only au?orize ! transf] describ$ "u subsection 7a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es-- 7#a7 !re is no long] a purpose = ! real prop]ty eligible = assi/ance "u ?is *apt] = :i* su* prop]ty %\ld be us$2 7#b7 ! ov]all b5efit ( all[+ ! transf] is great] ?an ! int]e/ ( ! ,gov]nm5t 9 liquidation & return ( ! f9ancial int]e/ ( ! ,gov]nm5t 9 ! real prop]ty1 aft] consid]+ fair m>ket value & o!r factors2 & 7#c7 ?r\gh an appropriate scre5+ or survey process1 t !re is no int]e/ 9 acquir+ ! real prop]ty = ,gov]nm5t use4 7c7 ,recipi5ts ,! ,secret>y may only au?orize a transf] describ$ "u subsection 7a7 to-- 7#a7 a local gov]nm5tal au?ority if su* real prop]ty w rema9 a public asset = at lea/ #aj ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! real prop]ty is transf]r$2 7#b7 a local gov]nm5tal au?ority or nonpr(it organization = ! developm5t ( ! real prop]ty2 or 7#c7 a ?ird-p>ty entity = ! developm5t ( ! real prop]ty1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 a local gov]nm5tal au?ority or nonpr(it organization is unable to receive ! real prop]ty2 7,b7 ! ov]all b5efit ( all[+ ! transf] ( ! real prop]ty is great] ?an ! int]e/ ( ! ,gov]nm5t 9 sell+ ! prop]ty1 aft] consid]+ fair m>ket value & o!r factors2 & 7,c7 ! ?ird-p>ty entity has demon/rat$ a satisfactory hi/ory ( con/ruction or op]at+ an af=dable h\s+ developm5t4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ahc4 ,transf] ( real prop]ty no long] ne$$4 4 #aaca4 ,f$]al l&s & tribal transportation programs ,section #bja7;b77#g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ program or ! & ins]t+ program1 !2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ program %all & ins]t+ program1 or any project c>ri$ out us+ funds aw>d$ to an ,indian ,tribe "u a competitive grant program "u ?is title or *apt] #fg ( title #di %all2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ be be & ins]t+ be4 #aacb4 ,tribal transportation program ,section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#h77;,a7 by ins]t+ grad+ & aft] exclud+ road2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#a7 by /rik+ section #adh7;a77#d74 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#aa7 ( section #adh7;a742 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,consolidat$ deliv]y 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law & subject to p>agraph 7#b71 grant funds aw>d$ to an ,indian ,tribe f a competitive grant program adm9i/]$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration & made available to an ,indian ,tribe "u a competitive program adm9i/]$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration or ! ,secret>y may1 at ! reque/ ( su* ,indian ,tribe1 be adm9i/]$ z if allocat$ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,set-asides n applicable ,! foll[+ set-asides %all n apply to funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a73 7,a7 ,! set-aside describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 ( subsection 7b77#c74 7,b7 ,! set-asides describ$ 9 subsections 7a77#f71 7c71 & 7e74 7,c7 ,! set-aside describ$ 9 section #aabc7;h77#a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bjb note74 4 #aacc4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program ,section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iv71 7v71 7vi71 & 7vii7 z clauses 7v71 7vi71 7viii71 & 7ix71 respectively2 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iii7 ! foll[+3 7iv7 provisions = individuals ) disabilities2 2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7vi7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7vii7 projects to improve ! resili5ce ( ,f$]al l&s transportation facilities2 & 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ ?an aft] n m2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ 7,a77iv77,i7 & ins]t+ 7,a77v77,i72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaa1 & on2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ !reaft]4 #aacd4 ,f$]al l&s access program ,section #bjd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iv7 ?r\gh 7ix7 z clauses 7v7 ?r\gh 7x71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iii7 ! foll[+3 7iv7 provisions = individuals ) disabilities2 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ a project to improve ! resili5ce ( su* a transportation facility aft] ,f$]al l&2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f74 #aace4 ,nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & tribal projects program ,section #aabc7;c77#c7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bja note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ab1ejj1jjj & ins]t+ #e1jjj1jjj4 #aacf4 ,tribal ,high ,priority ,projects program ,section #aabc7;h7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bjb note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #aacg4 ,consolidation ( programs ,section #aeai7;a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #egd7 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #aach4 ,update to nonmotoriz$ trails def9ition ,section #bjf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7 by /rik+ except = a motoriz$ :eel*air4 & ins]t+ except = 7,a7 a motoriz$ :eel*air2 & 7,b7 an electric bicycle 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #bag7;j774 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,au?ority to limit use ,not)/&+ subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t may re/rict or prohibit ! op]ation ( an electric bicycle1 includ+ a specific class ( electric bicycle1 on a nonmotoriz$ recreational trail4 4 ,b ,improv$ ,project ,deliv]y & ,environm5tal ,/reaml9+ #abja4 ,project approval & ov]sight ,section #ajf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #ej1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ajj1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 by add+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #ejj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #a1jjj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,total co/ ,! e/imat$ total co/ = a major project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be adju/$ annually to reflect increases 9 ! rate ( inflation z measur$ by ,consum] ,price ,index = ,all ,urban ,consum]s publi%$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 4 #abjb4 ,exemption f review 7a7 ,title #bc ,section #ach ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,c]ta9 und]tak+s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an und]tak+ describ$ 9 app5dix ,a or t has receiv$ ! appropriate det]m9ation describ$ 9 app5dix ,b ( ! notice ( approval issu$ by ! ,advisory ,c\ncil on ,hi/oric ,pres]vation titl$ ,program ,comm5t on ,c]ta9 ,h\s+1 ,build+1 & ,transportation ,und]tak+s1 publi%$ on ,april #b1 #bjbe 7#ij ,f$4 ,reg4 #adebf7 t is "p ( a transportation program or project %all n be consid]$ use "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,! exemption "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n be con/ru$ to apply to any o!r aspect ( a transportation program or project t is n an und]tak+ describ$ 9 su* p>agraph4 7#c7 ,applicability on ,tribal l& ,! exemption "u ?is subsection %all n apply to und]tak+s locat$ on ,tribal l&s1 or to und]tak+s t may affect hi/oric prop]ties locat$ on ,tribal l&s1 unless ! applicable ,tribal hi/oric pres]vation (fic] or a designat$ repres5tative ( ! applicable ,indian ,tribe has provid$ prior writt5 notification to ! ,secret>y t ! ,tribe cons5ts to ! use ( ! exemption "u ?is subsection4 4 7b7 ,title #di ,section #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a7 by /rik+ 1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,c]ta9 und]tak+s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an und]tak+ describ$ 9 app5dix ,a or t has receiv$ ! appropriate det]m9ation describ$ 9 app5dix ,b ( ! notice ( approval issu$ by ! ,advisory ,c\ncil on ,hi/oric ,pres]vation titl$ ,program ,comm5t on ,c]ta9 ,h\s+1 ,build+1 & ,transportation ,und]tak+s1 publi%$ on ,april #b1 #bjbe1 7#ij ,f$4 ,reg4 #adebf7 t is "p ( a transportation program or project %all n be consid]$ use "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,! exemption "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n be con/ru$ to apply to any o!r aspect ( a transportation program or project t is n an und]tak+ describ$ 9 su* p>agraph4 7#c7 ,applicability on ,tribal l& ,! exemption "u ?is subsection %all n apply to und]tak+s locat$ on ,tribal l&s1 or to und]tak+s t may affect hi/oric prop]ties locat$ on ,tribal l&s1 unless ! applicable ,tribal hi/oric pres]vation (fic] or a designat$ repres5tative ( ! applicable ,indian ,tribe has provid$ prior writt5 notification to ! ,secret>y t ! ,tribe cons5ts to ! use ( ! exemption "u ?is subsection4 4 #abjc4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews = project decisionmak+ & ,"o ,f$]al ,decision ,section #aci ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ %all review & ins]t+ %all bi5nially review2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,report & ins]t+ ,brief+2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an & all t foll[s ?r\gh t includes & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! completion ( ea* review requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a brief+ t includes2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ #de days & ins]t+ #cj days2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,d7 by /rik+ project if & ins]t+ project only if2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ f9al2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 if & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a7 only if2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ process & ins]t+ process & be=e ! def9ition ( a project's purpose & ne$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,def9ition 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! lead ag5cy %all def9e su* project's purpose & ne$ = purposes ( any docum5t :i* ! lead ag5cy is responsible = prep>+ = ! project4 7,b7 ,deadl9e ,! lead ag5cy %all def9e su* project's purpose & ne$ n lat] ?an #de days aft]-- 7i7 ! submission by ! project sponsor ( ! appropriate in=mation to in=m ! purpose & ne$ description2 or 7ii7 any appropriately complet$ propos$ revision to a project t affects ! purpose & ne$ description previ\sly prep>$ or accept$ by ! lead ag5cy4 7,c7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may provide a project sponsor ) te*nical assi/ance 9 draft+-- 7i7 a purpose & ne$ /atem5t2 & 7ii7 any necess>y support+ docum5tation = projects involv+ ,f$]al approvals f m ?an #a ,f$]al ag5cy4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ clause 7iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,major project s*$ule ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable & consi/5t ) applicable ,f$]al law1 9 ! case ( a major project1 ! lead ag5cy %all develop1 9 concurr5ce ) ! project sponsor1 a s*$ule = ! major project t is consi/5t ) ! foll[+ ag5cy av]ages = ! completion ( ! environm5tal review process = major projects-- 7,i7 n m ?an #b ye>s = an environm5tal impact /atem5t1 z measur$ f ! date ( publication ( a notice ( int5t to prep>e an environm5tal impact /atem5t to ! record ( decision2 or 7,,ii7 n m ?an #a ye> = an environm5tal assessm5t1 z measur$ f ! date on :i* ! head ( ! lead ag5cy det]m9es t an environm5tal assessm5t is requir$ to a f9d+ ( no significant impact4 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,modification 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! provisions ( ?is subp>agraph1 ! lead ag5cy may n l5g!n or %ort5 a s*$ule e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 except = good cause4 7ii7 ,provisions 7,i7 ,l5g!n$ s*$ules ,! lead ag5cy may only l5g!n a s*$ule "u clause 7i7 = a coop]at+ ,f$]al ag5cy by n m ?an #a ye> aft] ! late/ deadl9e e/abli%$ = ! major project by ! lead ag5cy4 7,,ii7 ,%ort5$ s*$ules ,! lead ag5cy may n %ort5 a s*$ule "u clause 7i7 if do+ s w\ld impair ! ability ( a coop]at+ ,f$]al ag5cy to conduct necess>y analyses or o!rwise c>ry out relevant obligations ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy = ! project4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ unless significant & ins]t+ unless1 z det]m9$ by ! lead ag5cy1 significant & relevant2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,d7 by /rik+ c]tifies t & ins]t+ c]tifies to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate t2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 by /rik+ #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,map-#ba & ins]t+ #ij days2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,a project t requires ! prep>ation ( an environm5tal impact /atem5t4 7iii7 ,a sample ( n less ?an #e p]c5t ( ! projects requir+ prep>ation ( an environm5tal assessm5t 9 ea* ,/ate4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7i7 by /rik+ e/abli% & ins]t+ e/abli%1 ma9ta91 & cont9u\sly improve2 7#g7 9 subsection 7j77#c7 by /rik+ section #bjd & ins]t+ section #bjc or section #bjd2 7#h7 9 subsection 7l77#a7 by /rik+ highway or public transportation & ins]t+ highway1 public transportation1 or rail2 7#i7 9 subsection 7n7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,l5g? ( environm5tal docum5ts 7,a7 ,environm5tal impact /atem5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 an environm5tal impact /atem5t %all n exce$ #aej pages1 n includ+ any citations or app5dices4 7ii7 ,extraord9>y complexity ,an environm5tal impact /atem5t = a propos$ action ( extraord9>y complexity1 z det]m9$ by ! lead ag5cy1 %all n exce$ #cjj pages1 n includ+ any citations or app5dices4 7,b7 ,environm5tal assessm5ts ,an environm5tal assessm5t %all n exce$ #ge pages1 n includ+ any citations or app5dices4 2 & 7#aj7 9 subsection 7q7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & e #d ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ,n less ?an e #c ye>s1 ! ,secret>y %all2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,g7 z subp>agraph 7,h72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,f7 ! foll[+3 7,g7 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 & 4 #abjd4 ,report+ program ,section #aeg7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make any report issu$ pursuant to ?is subsection publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t n lat] ?an #cj days aft] submission ( ! report "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 #abje4 ,t]m9ation ( environm5tal review implem5tation funds program ,section #agh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! analysis = *apt] #a ( su* title1 are repeal$4 #abjf4 ,/reaml9+ ( environm5tal docum5t prep>ation 7a7 ,use ( plann+ in=mation ,section #cjd;a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,use ( plann+ in=mation ,an op]at+ adm9i/ration ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation t is ! lead ag5cy = ! prep>ation ( an environm5tal impact /atem5t may elim9ate an alt]native = a project propos$ 9 ! environm5tal impact /atem5t f detail$ consid]ation if-- 7#a7 ! alt]native 0 previ\sly consid]$ 9-- 7,a7 a metropolitan plann+ process by a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,b7 an environm5tal review process c>ri$ out "u ,/ate law by a ,/ate or local transportation ag5cy2 or 7,c7 a ,/ate rail plan "u *apt] #bbg t has be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#b7 ! lead ag5cy provid$ guidance to ! applicable plann+ or review entity reg>d+ analysis ( alt]natives 9 ! applicable plann+ or review process1 includ+ guidance on ! requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & any o!r ,f$]al law necess>y = approval ( ! project2 7#c7 ! applicable metropolitan plann+ process or ,/ate environm5tal review process includ$ an opportunity = public review & comm5t t is comp>able to ! applicable public review & comm5t requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7#d7 ! applicable plann+ or review entity consid]$ &1 aft] consid]+ public comm5ts ga!r$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#c71 reject$ ! alt]native2 7#e7 ! ,f$]al lead ag5cy indep5d5tly review$ ! alt]native evaluation approv$ by ! applicable plann+ or review entity2 & 7#f7 ! ,f$]al lead ag5cy det]m9$-- 7,a7 9 consultation ) ,f$]al p>ticipat+ or coop]at+ ag5cies1 t ! alt]native to be elim9at$ f consid]ation is n necess>y = compliance ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 or 7,b7 ) ! concurr5ce ( ,f$]al ag5cies ) jurisdiction ov] a p]mit or approval requir$ = a project1 t ! alt]native to be elim9at$ f consid]ation is n necess>y = any p]mit or approval "u any o!r ,f$]al law4 4 7b7 ,plann+ product def9ition ,section #afh7;a77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#c7 ,plann+ product ,! t]m plann+ product means a decision1 analysis1 /udy1 or o!r docum5t$ in=mation t is ! result ( an evaluation or decision-mak+ process (-- 7,a7 a metropolitan plann+ process by a metropolitan plann+ organization "u section #acd2 7,b7 a ,/ate transportation plann+ process "u section #ace2 7,c7 an environm5tal review process c>ri$ out "u ,/ate law by a ,/ate or local transportation ag5cy2 7,d7 a ,/ate rail plan "u *apt] #bbg ( title #di t has be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,e7 any o!r transportation plann+ process au?oriz$ by ,/ate law4 4 7c7 ,alt]native analysis ,section #aci7;f77#d77;,e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ clause 7i77,,ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 ! evaluations ( alt]natives 9 a plann+ or review process describ$ 9 clause 7ii77,i74 2 & 7#b7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subclause 7,i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,i7 ! alt]native 0 consid]$ 9-- 7aa7 a metropolitan plann+ process by a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7bb7 a ,/ate environm5tal review process by a ,/ate or local transportation ag5cy2 or 7cc7 a ,/ate rail plan "u *apt] #bbg ( title #di t has be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 2 7,b7 9 subclause 7,,ii7 by /rik+ metropolitan plann+ organization or ,/ate or local transportation ag5cy1 z applicable1 & ins]t+ applicable plann+ or review entity2 7,c7 9 subclause 7,,iii7 by /rik+ metropolitan plann+ process or ,/ate environm5tal review process & ins]t+ plann+ or review process2 7,d7 9 subclause 7,,iv7 by /rik+ metropolitan plann+ organization or ,/ate or local transportation ag5cy & ins]t+ plann+ or review entity2 & 7,e7 9 subclause 7,v7 by /rik+ metropolitan plann+ organization or ,/ate or local transportation ag5cy & ins]t+ plann+ or review entity4 #abjg4 ,/ate & eligible entity assumption ( responsibility = categorical exclusions ,section #cbf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by ins]t+ & eligible entities aft] ,/ate2 7#b7 by /rik+ a ,/ate & ins]t+ an eligible entity ea* place x appe>s 7exclud+ subsection 7c77#b772 7#c7 by /rik+ ,/ates & ins]t+ eligible entities ea* place x appe>s2 7#d7 by /rik+ ! ,/ate & ins]t+ ! eligible entity ea* place x appe>s 7exclud+ subsection 7d77#a77;,b77iii772 7#e7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ pursuant to regulations promulgat$ by ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality "u "p #aejj ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjjc7 & ins]t+ pursuant to ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by ins]t+ 1 public transportation1 or rail aft] highway2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,qualifications ,= an eligible entity t is n a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% qualifications relat+ to ! demon/ration ( legal1 te*nical1 & f9ancial capabilities be=e p]mitt+ su* eligible entity to assume responsibility "u ?is subsection4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+ by /rik+ ,/ates & ins]t+ eligible entities2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,gov]nor ( a ,/ate & ins]t+ *ief executive ( an eligible entity2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #c ye>s & ins]t+ #e ye>s2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ #e ye>s & ins]t+ #aj ye>s2 7#g7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b77iii7 by /rik+ ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate & ins]t+ *ief executive ( ! eligible entity2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+ by /rik+ ,/ate & ins]t+ eligible entity2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #ij days & ins]t+ #ahj days2 7#h7 9 subsection 7e7 9 ! subsection head+ by /rik+ ,/ate ag5cy & ins]t+ ,ag5cy2 & 7#i7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,relation%ip to locally adm9i/]$ projects ,an eligible entity grant$ au?ority "u ?is section may1 z appropriate & at ! reque/ ( a local gov]nm5t-- 7#a7 ex]cise su* au?ority on behalf ( ! local gov]nm5t = a locally adm9i/]$ project2 or 7#b7 provide guidance & tra9+ on consolidat+ & m9imiz+ ! docum5tation & environm5tal analyses necess>y = sponsors ( a locally adm9i/]$ project to comply ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & any comp>able requirem5ts "u ,/ate law4 7h7 ,eligible entity def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a ,/ate2 or 7#b7 a direct recipi5t ( funds "u *apt] #ec ( title #di t is locat$ 9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( m ?an #bjj1jjj individuals4 4 #abjh4 ,surface transportation project deliv]y program ,section #cbg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ or p>tially )91 includ+ projects t cross ,/ate b\nd>ies & projects t are adjac5t to int]national b\nd>ies1 aft] projects )92 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,h7 ,projects cross+ ,/ate b\nd>ies ,= any project cross+ a ,/ate b\nd>y1 a ,/ate assum+ ! responsibilities ( ! ,secret>y "u ?is section %all receive concurr5ce f ! impact$ ,/ate or ,/ates ?r\gh :i* ! project crosses4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date on :i* am5dm5ts to ?is section by ! ,,map-#ba take effect1 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ am5d1 z appropriate1 & ins]t+ ma9ta9 &1 z appropriate1 update2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ &2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ #aj ye>s1 h a t]m ( #aj ye>s4 & ins]t+ #e ye>s1 h a t]m ( #aj ye>s2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 include only requirem5ts ( ! ,/ate describ$ 9 ?is section4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,d7 by /rik+ 7includ+ public comm5t & responses to ^? comm5ts72 & 7,b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,public availability ,an audit conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be made publicly available by ! ,secret>y on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7i7 by /rik+ ,congress & ins]t+ ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7j77#b7 by /rik+ #ij days & ins]t+ #ahj days4 #abji4 ,program = elim9at+ duplication ( environm5tal reviews ,section #ccj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7k72 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7l7 z subsection 7k74 #abaj4 ,tra9+ & education2 be/ practices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ejd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a77i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ asset managem5t1 & ins]t+ contract+1 procurem5t1 & asset managem5t12 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iv7 z subclauses 7,,iv7 ?r\gh 7,,vii72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,,iv7 7z r$esignat$ by ?is section7 ! foll[+3 7,i7 contract managem5t ?r\gh\t all /ages ( procurem5t2 7,,ii7 ! ne$ = specificity 9 initial contract scop+ & language to r$uce project unc]ta9ty1 ! pot5tial = project scope *anges aft] a contract has be5 aw>d$1 & ! risk ( co/ ov]runs2 7,,iii7 ! importance ( competition 9 contract+ & h[ ,/ate transportation dep>tm5ts or transportation ag5cies %\ld adv]tise & conduct outrea* to pot5tial bidd]s to increase ! bidd] pool = projects2 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a77ii7-- 7,a7 9 subclause 7,v7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subclause 7,,vi7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,vii7 manag+ contract+ (fic]s & eng9e]s & measur+ ! p]=mance ( su* contract+ (fic]s & eng9e]s z su* p]=mance relates to ! relative co/s ( projects comp>$ to projects ( comp>able scopes t are sup]vis$ by o!r contract+ (fic]s & eng9e]s4 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7 by /rik+ & f9ance4 & ins]t+ f9ance1 & su* o!r c\rses ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate44 7b7 ,be/ practices 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop & transmit to ea* ,/ate transportation dep>tm5t be/ practices on-- 7,a7 improv+ specificity 9 initial contract scop+ & language to r$uce project unc]ta9ty1 ! pot5tial = project scope *anges aft] a contract has be5 aw>d$1 & ! risk ( co/ ov]runs2 7,b7 increas+ competition 9 projects fund$ ) ,f$]al grants2 7,c7 improv+ contract adv]tisem5t & conduct+ outrea* to pot5tial bidd]s to increase ! bidd] pool = projects2 & 7,d7 improv+ contract+ (fic] & eng9e] p]=mance to ensure ! greate/ value 9 contract+ by a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation4 7#b7 ,plans ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ea* ,/ate transportation dep>tm5t %all submit to ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 a plan to incorporate ! be/ practices develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 into ,/ate transportation dep>tm5t procurem5t & managem5t processes2 & 7,b7 o!r be/ practices ( ! ,/ate transportation dep>tm5t t a*ieve ! items specifi$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 ( p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,p]iodic revision ,! ,secret>y %all p]iodically review &1 if appropriate1 revise ! be/ practices develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & transmit su* revisions to ea* ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation4 #abaa4 ,accel]at$ decisionmak+ 9 environm5tal reviews ,section #cjd;a7c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ a draft environm5tal impact /atem5t1 an environm5tal assessm5t1 or a f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t & ins]t+ an environm5tal assessm5t or environm5tal impact /atem5t2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ or f9al & ins]t+ or2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ a draft environm5tal impact /atem5t1 an environm5tal assessm5t1 or a f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t & ins]t+ an environm5tal assessm5t or environm5tal impact /atem5t2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ or f9al & ins]t+ or 9 ea* place x appe>s4 #abab4 ,align+ ,f$]al environm5tal reviews ,section #caj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ develop & ins]t+ e/abli% & p]iodically update2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ develop$ & ins]t+ e/abli%$2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ & cont9u\sly ma9ta9 aft] jo9tly develop2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 by ins]t+ to ! maximum ext5t practicable aft] utiliz+2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by ins]t+ relevant be=e gr\ps2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 *all5ges 9 align+ ,f$]al environm5tal reviews "u ?is section4 2 7,c7 by /rik+ ,reports & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,n lat] ?an & ins]t+ ,reports4--,n lat] ?an2 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 respectively4 #abac4 ,,fta all[ance ( l& acquisition ,section #ecbc7q7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+ by ins]t+ 2 l& acquisition aft] pres]vation2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,b7 by /rik+ may assi/ & ins]t+ may-- 7,a7 assi/ 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 pursuant to p>agraph 7#c77;,b71 reimburse a recipi5t = ! acquisition ( real prop]ty int]e/s be=e completion ( su* environm5tal reviews )\t affect+ subsequ5t approvals requir$ = any project by ! ,/ate or any ,f$]al ag5cy4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ & real prop]ty int]e/s be=e acquir$ "u2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ anticipation ( ! project & ins]t+ anticipation ( a project2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,recipi5t-fund$ e>ly acquisition ( real prop]ty int]e/s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a recipi5t may c>ry out1 at ! exp5se ( ! recipi5t1 acquisitions ( int]e/s 9 real prop]ty = a project be=e completion ( ! review process requir$ = a project "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 )\t affect+ subsequ5t approvals requir$ = a project by ! ,/ate or any ,f$]al ag5cy4 7,b7 ,eligibility = reimbursem5t ,f9ancial assi/ance aw>d$ pursuant to ?is *apt] may be us$ by a recipi5t to p>ticipate 9 ! paym5t ( co/s incurr$ by ! recipi5t = acquisition ( real prop]ty int]e/s1 acquir$ 9 advance ( any ,f$]al approval or au?orization1 if ! real prop]ty int]e/s are subsequ5tly incorporat$ into a capital project eligible = f9ancial assi/ance pursuant to ?is *apt]4 4 #abad4 ,categorical exclusion = projects ( limit$ ,f$]al assi/ance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acag7a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ ,regulations1 & section #gga4aag7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations & ins]t+ ,regulations1 & sections #gga4aaf7;c71 #gga4aag7;c71 & #gga4aah7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulations or policies relat+ to categorical exclusions72 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #f1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ab1jjj1jjj2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ #ce1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #gj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,codification ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule revis+ "p #gga ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to reflect ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,adoption by o!r ,f$]al ag5cies 7#a7 ,limitation ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 a categorical exclusion describ$ 9 section #acag7a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note7 may be us$ only by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to affect ! adoption or use ( su* categorical exclusion by any ,f$]al ag5cy z x 0 9 effect on ! date be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #abae4 ,programmatic agreem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acah ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,det]m9ations ,an agreem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 may include det]m9ations by ! ,secret>y ( ! types ( projects categorically exclud$ 7consi/5t ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq477 9 ! ,/ate 9 addition to ! types li/$ 9 applicable regulations & ord]s4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ describ$ 9 section #gga4aag7;c7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ?is subsection7 & ins]t+ describ$ 9 sections #gga4aaf1 #gga4aag1 & #gga4aah ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ describ$ 9 section #gga4aag7;c7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ?is subsection71 & ins]t+ describ$ 9 sections #gga4aaf1 #gga4aag1 & #gga4aah ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations14 7b7 ,revision ( templates ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! heads ( ,/ate transportation dep>tm5ts & any o!r entities det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 %all-- 7#a7 review ! template programmatic agreem5t develop$ "u section #acah7;e7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note7 & id5tify ea* type ( project t-- 7,a7 may be subject to a programmatic agreem5t au?oriz$ "u section #acah7;d77#a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note72 7,b7 is n includ$ 9 ! template z "p ( a det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y "u section #acah7;d77#c7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note72 & 7,c7 is categorically exclud$ f ! prep>ation ( an environm5tal assessm5t or environm5tal impact /atem5t "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 & 7#b7 revise ! template programmatic agreem5t to include ea* type ( project id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate to increase flexibility = ,/ates t ent] into a programmatic agreem5t to c>ry out environm5tal & o!r requir$ project reviews4 #abaf4 ,/reaml9+ ,tribal categorical exclusions ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all seek to develop a set ( %>$ proc$ures ) ! head ( a relevant ,f$]al ag5cy to all[1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 sponsors ( projects eligible = assi/ance "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to submit #a docum5t to demon/rate t ! conditions = any categorical exclusion "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 t has be5 adopt$ by ! ,secret>y1 or su* head1 are satisfi$4 #abag4 ,/reaml9+ small safety projects ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi%1 & am5d z appropriate1 a uni=m *eckli/ to help project sponsors det]m9e :e!r c]ta9 safety projects qualify = a categorical exclusion "u p>agraph 7#c7 or 7#bc7 ( section #gga4aag7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 #abah4 ,updates to categorical exclusions = public transportation projects 7a7 ,categorical exclusions = public transportation projects ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all take su* action z may be necess>y to-- 7#a7 e/abli% su* categorical exclusions z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be relevant & appropriate = use by ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration ) respect to public transportation projects aft] review+ categorical exclusions-- 7,a7 adopt$ by ag5cies )9 ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,b7 id5tifi$ 9 ! mo/ rec5tly conduct$ process pursuant to section #aci7q7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 cl>ify ! application ( categorical exclusions "u section #gga4aah ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulations71 t are explicitly applicable to ! assembly1 con/ruction1 repair1 or replacem5t ( transit %elt]s 7or o!r transit-relat$ %elt]s7 locat$ pr$om9antly )9 an exi/+ "r-(-way2 & 7#c7 m9imize1 to ! greate/ ext5t all[able by law1 ! requirem5ts = a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to complete docum5tation or /udies = use by ! ,secret>y 9 det]m9+ if a project = :i* su* assi/ance is aw>d$ is subject to-- 7,a7 a categorical exclusion e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 a categorical exclusion describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 or 7,c7 ! requirem5ts ( section #cjfajh ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,guidance reg>d+ ,national ,hi/oric ,pres]vation ,act review ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 tak+ into consid]ation ! notice ( approval issu$ by ! ,advisory ,c\ncil on ,hi/oric ,pres]vation titl$ ,program ,comm5t on ,c]ta9 ,h\s+1 ,build+1 & ,transportation ,und]tak+s1 publi%$ on ,april #b1 #bjbe1 7#ij ,f$4 ,reg4 #adebf71 %all issue guidance = recipi5ts ( assi/ance describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c7 ) respect to ! processes & proc$ures su* recipi5ts may exp]i5ce 9 atta9+1 if applicable1 review pursuant to section #cjfajh ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,brief+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all brief ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate on ! actions und]tak5 by ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7d7 ,transit %elt] def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m transit %elt] means a canopy /ructure or o!r /ructure op5 to ! elem5ts on at lea/ #a side & provides p>tial wea!r protection = us]s ( public transportation4 ,c ,miscellane\s #acja4 ,transportation rulemak+ committees 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,transportation rulemak+ committees ,*apt] #aj ( title #e %all n apply to su* transportation rulemak+ committees z ! ,secret>y or ! head ( a modal adm9i/ration ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all designate4 4 7b7 ,adoption ( exi/+ proc$ures 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 issu+ guidance = ! processes & proc$ures relat+ to transportation rulemak+ committees enabl$ by ! am5dm5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 adopt ! same processes & proc$ures applicable to aviation rulemak+ committees 7z su* t]m is ref]5c$ 9 section #ajf7p77#e77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 z su* processes & proc$ures are prescrib$ 9 ! docum5t entitl$ ,! ,f$]al ,aviation ,adm9i/ration ,rulemak+ & ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,manual1 approv$ ,june #f1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,cl>ification ,9 issu+ guidance "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all cl>ify t-- 7,a7 a transportation rulemak+ committee may h m ?an #a ,indu/ry ,co-,*air2 & 7,b7 an individual repres5t+ any relevant non-,f$]al /akehold] 7includ+ an individual repres5t+ ! int]e/s ( ,/ate or local gov]nm5ts or public int]e/ organizations7 may n be preclud$ f s]v+ z an ,indu/ry ,co-,*air ( a transportation rulemak+ committee4 7c7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,transp>5cy ,! ,secret>y %all make all reports & recomm5dations ( a transportation rulemak+ committee requir$ to be e/abli%$ "u ?is ,act publicly available prior to initiat+ an applicable rulemak+1 if applicable4 7#b7 ,rulemak+ ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t any rulemak+ t results f any regulatory recomm5dation ( a transportation rulemak+ committee requir$ to be e/abli%$ "u ?is ,act is promulgat$ by a ,notice ( ,propos$ ,rulemak+4 7d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 may n be con/ru$ to re/rict ! au?ority ( ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,aviation ,adm9i/ration "u section #ajf7p77#e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z su* au?ority exi/$ on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #acjb4 ,vehicle weight limits 7a7 ,cov]$ heavy-duty t[ & recov]y vehicles ,section #abg7m7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! vehicle weight limitations set =? 9 ?is section d n apply to a cov]$ heavy-duty t[ & recov]y vehicle op]at+ 9 a ,/ate "u a p]mit-- 7,a7 issu$ by su* ,/ate 9 accordance ) ,/ate law2 & 7,b7 t includes r\t+ or simil> in=mation to ensure safe op]ation ( su* vehicle on highway bridges & tunnels4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ a gross vehicle weight & ins]t+ a gross comb9$ weight rat+2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ rat+ aft] ! gross vehicle weight4 7b7 ,op]ation ( c]ta9 specializ$ vehicles on c]ta9 highways 9 ! ,/ate ( ,arkansas ,section #abg7p7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ & ,unit$ ,/ates ,highway #fg betwe5 ! exits = c\nty road #cae & highway #bbd be=e 9 ! ,/ate ( ,arkansas4 7c7 ,em]g5cy vehicles ,section #abg7r7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ a ,/ate & all t foll[s ?r\gh less ?an & ins]t+ a ,/ate %all issue a p]mit = ! op]ation ( an em]g5cy vehicle ) a vehicle weight up to #hf1jjj p\nds & a maximum (2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,p]mitt+ requirem5t ,any p]mit issu$ pursuant to ?is subsection %all be issu$ 9 accordance ) ,/ate law & %all include r\t+ or simil> in=mation to ensure safe op]ation ( an em]g5cy vehicle on highway bridges4 4 7d7 ,hydrog5 vehicles ,section #abg7s7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+ by /rik+ gas & electric batt]y vehicles & ins]t+ gas1 electric batt]y1 & hydrog5 vehicles2 7#b7 by /rik+ gas or & ins]t+ gas12 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ fuel$ prim>ily by hydrog51 or fuel$ or p[]$ by a comb9ation !re(1 be=e may exce$4 7e7 ,dry bulk axle weight v>iance ,section #abg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7z7 ,dry bulk axle weight v>iance 7#a7 ,weight v>iance ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is section1 except = ! maximum gross vehicle weight limitation1 a comm]cial motor vehicle transport+ dry bulk goods may n exce$ #aaj p]c5t ( ! maximum weight on any axle or axle gr\p describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 includ+ any en=cem5t tol]ance4 7#b7 ,dry bulk goods def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m dry bulk goods means any homog5e\s unm>k$1 unpackag$1 non-liquid c>go be+ transport$ 9 a trail] specifically design$ = t purpose4 4 7f7 ,op]ation ( c]ta9 agricultural vehicles 9 ! ,/ate ( ,l\isiana ,section #abg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7aa7 ,op]ation ( c]ta9 agricultural vehicles 9 ! ,/ate ( ,l\isiana 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,/ate ( ,l\isiana may all[1 by special p]mit1 ! op]ation ( a cov]$ agricultural vehicle on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em 9 ! ,/ate ( ,l\isiana if su* vehicle-- 7,a7 does n exce$ a gross vehicle weight ( #hh1jjj p\nds2 7,b7 does n exce$ #aaj p]c5t ( ! maximum weight on any axle or axle gr\p describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b71 includ+ any en=cem5t tol]ance2 & 7,c7 has no few] ?an #e axles4 7#b7 ,cov]$ agricultural vehicle def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ agricultural vehicle means a vehicle t is transport+ unprocess$ agricultural crops us$ = food1 fe$ or fib]1 or raw or unf9i%$ =e/ products1 includ+ logs1 pulpwood1 biomass1 or wood*ips4 4 7g7 ,op]ation ( c]ta9 logg+ vehicles 9 ! ,/ate ( ,arkansas ,section #abg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7bb7 ,op]ation ( c]ta9 logg+ vehicles 9 ! ,/ate ( ,arkansas 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,/ate ( ,arkansas may all[1 by special p]mit1 ! op]ation ( a cov]$ logg+ vehicle on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em 9 ! ,/ate ( ,arkansas if su* vehicle-- 7,a7 does n exce$ a gross vehicle weight ( #he1jjj p\nds2 7,b7 has no few] ?an #e axles2 & 7,c7 travels a maximum di/ance ( #bj miles on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em f orig9 to a /orage or process+ facility4 7#b7 ,cov]$ logg+ vehicle def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ logg+ vehicle means a vehicle t is transport+ raw or unf9i%$ =e/ products1 includ+ logs1 pulpwood1 biomass1 or wood *ips4 4 7h7 ,op]ation ( c]ta9 vehicles 9 ! ,/ate ( ,i[a ,section #abg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7cc7 ,op]ation ( c]ta9 vehicles 9 ! ,/ate ( ,i[a 7#a7 ,int]/ate designation ,if any segm5t ( ,i[a ,/ate ,r\te #e 9 ,i[a f ! int]*ange ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #ce to ! int]*ange ) ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #fe1 or ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #fe 9 ,i[a f ! int]*ange ) ,i[a ,/ate ,r\te #e & ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #fi to ! int]*ange ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #hj1 is designat$ z a r\te on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 a vehicle t c\ld op]ate legally on su* segm5t be=e ! date ( su* designation may cont9ue to op]ate on su* segm5t1 )\t reg>d to any requirem5t "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,special p]mits ,! ,/ate ( ,i[a may all[1 by special p]mit1 ! op]ation ( vehicles ) a gross vehicle weight ( up to #ajh1jjj p\nds = ! haul+ ( divisible loads on a segm5t ( ,int]/ate ,r\te #chj 9 ! ,/ate ( ,i[a f ! we/ int]*ange ) ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #bj & ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #bah to ! ea/ int]*ange ) ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #bj4 4 #acjc4 ,designation ( high priority corridors on ,national ,highway ,sy/em 7a7 ,designation z high priority corridor ,section #aaje7;c7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ajc7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #gd f ,i-#bf 9 ! vic9ity ( ,columbus1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a to ,i-#he 9 ! vic9ity ( ,k+s ,m\nta91 ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 7#ajd7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #dba f ,wilkesboro1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 to ,w9/on-,salem1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 4 7b7 ,designation z future int]/ate ,section #aaje7;e77#e7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & subsection 7c77#ajb7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#ajb71 subsection 7c77#ajc71 & subsection 7c77#ajd72 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,! r\te ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7c77#ajd7 is designat$ z ,int]/ate ,r\te ,i-#ggg44 #acjd4 ,safety coord9ators2 det]m9ation ( reasonable co/ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+ by ins]t+ safety be=e coord9ators2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! increas$ use & all t foll[s ?r\gh transportation1 includ+ & ins]t+ nonmotoriz$ transportation safety1 includ+ by2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ c be provid$ & ins]t+ 0 n includ$ 9 ! orig9al project scope & c be provid$2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ !n su* bridge %all & ins]t+ !n ! ,secret>y may require su* bridge4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #aaebi ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bag note71 & ! item relat+ to su* provision 9 ! table ( cont5ts "u section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 #acje4 ,updates to manual on uni=m traffic control devices ,9 updat+ ! ,manual on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices "u section #aji7;d77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ! fir/ "t aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all include updates necess>y to-- 7#a7 e/abli% a /&>d = ! m9imum level ( requir$ retroreflectivity ( traffic control devices & pavem5t m>k+s1 ensur+ ! /&>d requires t traffic control devices & pavem5t m>k+s meet ! m9imum level ( requir$ retroreflectivity 9 wet conditions2 & 7#b7 /&>dize bord]$ & lag contra/ pavem5t m>k+s on light-color$ pavem5ts & bridges4 #acjf4 ,design /&>ds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all develop a li/ ( categorical design exceptions f /&>ds develop$ "u section #aji7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = categories ( multimodal projects & features on ,f$]al-aid highways4 7b7 ,inclusions ,! li/ develop$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include categories ( multimodal projects & features t-- 7#a7 are recomm5d$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ ,prov5 ,safety ,c\nt]measures2 7#b7 improve safety = vuln]able road us]s2 & 7#c7 are curr5tly subject to ! design exception process4 #acjg4 ,mod]niz+ roadside safety h>dw>e devices & adm9i/ration policies 7a7 ,mod]niz+ roadside safety h>dw>e policies 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may n issue a ,f$]al-aid reimbursem5t eligibility lett] "u ! ,f$]al-aid highway program to a p]son or entity = a new roadside safety h>dw>e device t does n meet ! applicable cra% te/ crit]ia set =? 9 ! mo/ rec5t v]sion ( ! manual ( ! ,am]ican ,association ( ,/ate ,highway & ,transportation ,(ficials titl$ ,manual = ,assess+ ,safety ,h>dw>e1 ,second ,edition 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ,,ma%7 or any successor indu/ry /&>d4 7#b7 ,t]m9ation ( prohibition ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all cease to apply on ! date t ! f9al rule associat$ ) ! rulemak+ describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#e77;,b7 is effective4 7#c7 ,supplem5tal mat]ials ,9 addition to mat]ials specifi$ by ! ,secret>y1 beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 a reque/or = a lett] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all c]tify1 9 a mann] satisfactory to ! ,secret>y1 t all in/allation manuals or in/ructions relat+ to a roadside safety h>dw>e device are up-to-date & publicly available & utilize pla9 writ+ 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,pla9 ,writ+ ,act ( #bjaj 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note77 = use by individuals 9 ,/ates & t]ritories4 7b7 ,transportation rulemak+ committee 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a transportation rulemak+ committee1 pursuant to section #ajb7k7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to review & develop f9d+s & recomm5dations to increase ! safety & p]=mance ( roadside safety h>dw>e devices4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! transportation rulemak+ committee conv5$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all consi/ ( memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+-- 7,a7 repres5tatives ( an association repres5t+ ,/ate highway (ficials2 7,b7 repres5tatives ( ! traffic safety indu/ry1 includ+ manufactur]s ( roadside safety h>dw>e devices & roadside safety h>dw>e te*nologies2 7,c7 repres5tatives f up to #d ,/ate highway safety (fices f diff]5t geographic regions2 7,d7 repres5tatives ( roadway safety advocacy organizations2 7,e7 repres5tatives ( relevant rese>* organizations or academia2 7,f7 repres5tatives ( labor organizations repres5t+ roadway con/ruction work]s2 7,g7 repres5tatives ( transportation con/ruction associations2 & 7,h7 o!r repres5tatives1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,consid]ations ,! transportation rulemak+ committee conv5$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all consid]1 at a m9imum1 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! ext5t to :i* roadside safety h>dw>e devices on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em utilize ,,ma% cra% te/ /&>ds1 includ+ su* devices procur$ & in/all$ ) ,f$]al & non-,f$]al funds4 7,b7 ,! ext5t to :i* pla9 writ+ 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,pla9 ,writ+ ,act ( #bjaj 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note77 is utiliz$ 9 in/allation manuals or in/ructions associat$ ) a roadside safety h>dw>e device = use by individuals responsible = in/all+ su* devices4 7,c7 ,pot5tial *anges to adm9i/rative guidance docum5ts & policies z su* *anges relate to roadside safety h>dw>e devices to improve ,f$]al ag5cy ov]sight ( su* devices & communication ) ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 includ+ exam9+ h[ data is collect$ foll[+ 9 s]vice p]=mance evaluations4 7,d7 ,:e!r ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %\ld require ?ird-p>ty v]ification ( laboratory te/+ ( roadside safety h>dw>e devices to det]m9e cra%wor?9ess4 7,e7 ,:e!r ! mo/ up-to-date ,,ma% cra% te/ /&>ds = roadside safety h>dw>e devices effectively mitigate roadway vehicle dep>ture = a mod]n vehicle fleet & roadway conditions & ensure vehicle occupant protection 9 ! ev5t ( a cra%4 7#d7 ,r&om sampl+ ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c71 ! rulemak+ committee may evaluate a r&om sampl+ ( roadside safety h>dw>e devices1 includ+ su* devices procur$ & in/all$ ) ,f$]al & non-,f$]al funds1 f across all regions4 7#e7 ,report & regulations 7,a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! transportation rulemak+ committee "u p>agraph 7#a7 conv5es1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report bas$ on ! f9d+s ( ! transportation rulemak+ committee4 7,b7 ,rulemak+ requir$ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! ,secret>y submits ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all issue an advanc$ notice ( propos$ rulemak+ e/abli%+ regulations to require ! in/allation ( roadside safety h>dw>e devices on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em t are compliant ) ! mo/ up-to-date cra%wor?9ess /&>ds1 among o!r requirem5ts4 7,c7 ,cont5ts ( rulemak+ ,9 issu+ ! notice ( propos$ rulemak+ requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 %all require1 at a m9imum-- 7,i7 roadside safety h>dw>e devices to be compliant ) ! mo/ up-to-date cra%wor?9ess /&>ds1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,,ii7 ! adoption ( laboratory te/+ ( roadside safety h>dw>e devices to det]m9e cra%wor?9ess & safety p]=mance2 7,,iii7 ! adoption ( 9-s]vice ma9t5ance /&>ds = su* devices2 & 7,,iv7 ! adoption ( a /&>diz$ means ( collection ( p]=mance data result+ f 9-s]vice p]=mance evaluations ( su* devices2 & 7ii7 may incorporate by ref]5ce #a or m requirem5t "u clause 7i74 7c7 ,eligibility lett]s ,! ,secret>y1 ^u issuance ( ! f9al rule associat$ ) ! rulemak+ describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#e77;,b71 may n issue a ,f$]al-aid reimbursem5t eligibility lett] "u ! ,f$]al-aid highway program to a p]son or entity = a roadside safety h>dw>e device4 7d7 ,roadside safety h>dw>e device def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m roadside safety h>dw>e device means a device t r$uces ! consequ5ces ( a vehicle dep>ture f ! roadway by conta9+1 r$irect+1 or decel]at+ su* vehicle to a safe /op1 includ+ gu>drails1 cable b>ri]s1 bridge b>ri]s1 cra% cu%ions1 support /ructures1 & "w zone devices4 #acjh4 ,audit ( ,,fhwa ov]sight ( roadside safety h>dw>e devices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! inspector g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all initiate an audit ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration's ov]sight ( roadside safety h>dw>e devices1 includ+ cra% te/+ ( su* devices1 ov]sight ( 9-s]vice p]=mance evaluations ( su* devices conduct$ by ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 & o!r ov]sight relat$ activities c>ri$ out by ! ag5cy 9 relation to su* devices4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! audit describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! inspector g5]al %all1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 assess ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration's ov]sight (-- 7,a7 ! /&>ds & design specifications ( a ,/ate or t]ritory = roadside safety h>dw>e devices1 includ+ ! writt5 policies ( ! ,/ate or t]ritory relat+ to ! in/allation ( cra%-te/$ roadside h>dw>e safety devices1 if applicable2 7,b7 ! roadside safety h>dw>e device cra%-te/+ & safety p]=mance process1 includ+ h[ su* devices p]=m 9 actual conditions ?r\gh 9-s]vice p]=mance evaluations2 & 7,c7 ! progress ( a ,/ate or t]ritory 9 transition+ to roadside safety h>dw>e devices t comply ) cra% te/+ /&>ds set =? 9 ! mo/ rec5t v]sion ( ! manual ( ! ,am]ican ,association ( ,/ate ,highway & ,transportation ,(ficials titl$ ,manual = ,assess+ ,safety ,h>dw>e1 ,second ,edition2 & 7#b7 make recomm5dations1 if applicable1 = additional actions ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all take to improve ov]sight processes relat+ to roadside safety h>dw>e devices4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( initiation ( ! audit describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! inspector g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( su* audit1 includ+ f9d+s & recomm5dations to improve ! ov]sight ( roadside h>dw>e safety devices4 #acji4 ,int]ag5cy bridge /rike work+ gr\p 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an int]ag5cy bridge /rike work+ gr\p-- 7#a7 to coord9ate betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t & o!r ag5cies2 7#b7 to provide guidance & assi/ance to bridge own]s on evaluat+ & r$uc+ ! risk ( bridge collapse f a vessel collision2 & 7#c7 to provide guidance to bridge own]s on motori/ w>n+ sy/ems4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all consi/ ( repres5tatives f-- 7#a7 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7#b7 ! ,coa/ ,gu>d2 7#c7 ! ,army ,corps ( ,eng9e]s2 & 7#d7 any o!r entities det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7#a7 an analysis ( curr5t bridge vuln]abilities t risk lead+ to a bridge collapse f a vessel collision2 7#b7 recomm5dations = bridge own]s to evaluate & r$uce ! risk ( bridge collapse f a vessel collision2 7#c7 recomm5dations on any policy *anges necess>y to prev5t ! risk ( bridge collapses due to vessel /rikes2 & 7#d7 any o!r in=mation ! work+ gr\p det]m9es appropriate4 7d7 ,t]m9ation ( work+ gr\p ,! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #c mon?s aft] ! date ( submission ( ! report requir$ "u subsection 7c74 #acaj4 ,bridge cle>ance be/ practices 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a bridge cle>ance /rike work+ gr\p to make recomm5dations on ways to improve public-private data %>+ reg>d+ bridge cle>ance height & ! r\t+ ( comm]cial motor vehicles & r5tal vehicles4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include repres5tatives f-- 7#a7 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7#b7 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration2 7#c7 ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7#d7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7#e7 truck+ organizations2 7#f7 produc]s ( ,,gps navigation sy/ems2 7#g7 law en=cem5t ag5cies2 7#h7 companies t r5t or lease r5tal vehicles directly to consum]s2 & 7#i7 ,class ,i1 ,,ii1 & ,,iii railroad c>ri]s4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! e/abli%m5t ( ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7#a7 recomm5dations to-- 7,a7 improve ! availability ( in=mation & r\te signs specific to comm]cial motor vehicles or r5tal vehicles on ,,gps navigation sy/ems2 7,b7 improve driv] k & aw>5ess ab\t bridge cle>ance /rikes2 7,c7 enc\rage companies t r5t out r5tal vehicles to cle>ly label su* vehicles ) height & weight re/riction in=mation2 & 7,d7 include ways = companies t r5t or lease vehicles to provide notice to individuals :o r5t or lease su* a vehicle1 :e!r orally or writt51 ( vehicle height & w>n su* individuals to look out = road signs ab\t vehicle height2 & 7#b7 any o!r recomm5dations by ! work+ gr\p to address bridge cle>ance /rikes4 #acaa4 ,u4,s4 ,congressman & ,prison] ( ,w> ,sam ,johnson ,memorial ,highway 7a7 ,designation ,! portion ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,highway #ge betwe5 ,presid5t ,george ,bu% ,turnpike & ,unit$ ,/ates ,highway #chj previ\sly designat$ z ,sam ,johnson ,highway %all1 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 be kn[n & r$esignat$ z ! ,u4,s4 ,congressman & ,prison] ( ,w> ,sam ,johnson ,memorial ,highway4 7b7 ,ref]5ce ,any ref]5ce 9 any law1 regulation1 map1 docum5t1 pap]1 or o!r record ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ! portion ( highway ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 %all be consid]$ to be a ref]5ce to ! ,u4,s4 ,congressman & ,prison] ( ,w> ,sam ,johnson ,memorial ,highway4 #acab4 ,te*nical assi/ance = contract+ ,! ,secret>y may provide te*nical assi/ance to1 & develop guidance & be/ practices =1 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation reg>d+ ! use ( ! lump sum paym5t me?od 9 ! procurem5t & adm9i/ration ( eng9e]+ & design s]vices = transportation projects fund$ us+ ,f$]al grants1 includ+ ! pot5tial b5efits & risks associat$ ) su* paym5t me?od4 #acac4 ,prev5t+ anticompetitive bidd+ practices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue guidance to ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation on proactively prev5t+ anticompetitive bidd+ practices on ,f$]al-aid highway projects4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 issu+ guidance "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 advise ,/ates on h[ to conduct frequ5t1 regul>1 & sy/ematic reviews & audits ( procurem5ts made ov] multiple ye>s us+ specific /ati/ics to id5tify anticompetitive bidd+ patt]ns2 & 7#b7 enc\rage1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 r$uc$ reliance on hi/orical data :5 develop+ eng9e]'s e/imates4 7c7 ,transportation rulemak+ committee 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a transportation rulemak+ committee to provide recomm5dations to revise ,f$]al regulations to prev5t & protect aga9/ anticompetitive practices 9 bidd+ on ,f$]al-aid highway projects4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! transportation rulemak+ committee conv5$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all consi/ ( memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ repres5tatives (-- 7,a7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7,b7 eng9e]+ associations2 7,c7 transportation con/ruction associations2 7,d7 con/ruction mat]ials associations2 7,e7 labor organizations repres5t+ transportation work]s2 7,f7 te*nology associations provid+ con/ruction managem5t s(tw>e2 7,g7 an association repres5t+ bus9esses t p>ticipate 9 ! program describ$ 9 section #aaja7;e72 & 7,h7 o!r /akehold]s ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! transportation rulemak+ committee is e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! transportation rulemak+ committee %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report detail+ ! f9d+s & recomm5dations develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 on h[ to revise ! regulations "u sections #fce4aaa1 #fce4aab7;f71 #fce4aac1 #fce4aad1 & #fce4aae ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or o!r relat$ regulations1 consid]+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,me?ods to r$uce or elim9ate reliance on hi/orical data z ! sole basis ( eng9e]'s e/imates :5 develop+ su* e/imates4 7,b7 ,be/ practices = ,/ates to r\t9ely review & audit procurem5ts to id5tify anticompetitive bidd+ patt]ns4 7,c7 ,te*niques = ,/ates to address pot5tial in/ances ( anticompetitive bidd+ on ,f$]al-aid highway projects4 7,d7 ,co/s associat$ ) pot5tial anticompetitive bidd+ patt]ns4 7#d7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #i mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! transportation rulemak+ committee submits ! report "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( ! f9d+s & recomm5dations describ$ 9 su* report2 & 7,b7 = ea* su* recomm5dation-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y int5ds to implem5t1 a description = ! implem5tation plan ( ! ,secret>y & a timel9e = implem5tation2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y does n plan to implem5t1 an explanation z to :y ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t su* recomm5dation4 7#e7 ,notice ( propos$ rulemak+ ,! ,secret>y %all issue a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ = any regulatory *anges recomm5d$ by ! transportation rulemak+ committee t ! ,secret>y int5ds to implem5t4 #acad4 ,/udy on effectiv5ess ( discretion>y grant programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all initiate a /udy on ! effectiv5ess ( highway-relat$ discretion>y grant programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all review-- 7#a7 ! crit]ia us$ by ! ,dep>tm5t to evaluate & select projects = fund+1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! alignm5t ( fund+ decisions ) /atutory program objectives2 & 7,b7 ! transp>5cy & consi/5cy ( ! application review & aw>d process2 7#b7 tr5ds 9 fund+ allocation across project types1 geographic regions1 & jurisdictions1 includ+ a comp>ison ( v>i\s ,dep>tm5t fund+ s\rces2 7#c7 ! av]age timel9e f application submission to aw>d notification & obligation ( funds1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! preval5ce & s\rce ( co/ ov]runs1 s*$ule delays1 & project scope *anges or cancellations1 & ! contribut+ factors2 & 7,b7 effective practices t l$ to successful project completion )9 budget & on s*$ule2 7#d7 ! outcome ( projects complet$ us+ discretion>y fund+ comp>$ to =mula fund+2 & 7#e7 ! frequ5cy ) :i* grant recipi5ts at ! local gov]nm5t level attempt$ to seek fund+ = a project ) alt]native fund+ s\rces1 includ+ ,f$]al =mula funds1 be=e receiv+ a grant4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all consult ) relevant /akehold]s1 includ+-- 7#a7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7#b7 transit ag5cies2 7#c7 metropolitan plann+ organizations2 7#d7 local gov]nm5ts1 includ+ at lea/ #a repres5tative ea* f a city1 t[n1 & c\nty2 7#e7 ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 7#f7 a repres5tative f a labor organization repres5t+ transportation con/ruction work]s2 7#g7 repres5tatives ( ! con/ruction indu/ry1 includ+ repres5tatives ) exp]i5ce con/ruct+ highway infra/ructure sy/ems & public transportation infra/ructure sy/ems2 7#h7 repres5tatives f ! design & eng9e]+ indu/ry2 & 7#i7 relevant ,f$]al ag5cies & any o!r /akehold]s ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al det]m9es to be appropriate4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,recomm5dations ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all include 9 ! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 recomm5dations associat$ ) ! results ( ! /udy1 includ+ recomm5dations to-- 7,a7 enhance project selection crit]ia to a*ieve grant program objectives2 7,b7 m9imize co/ ov]runs & delays 9 project deliv]y2 7,c7 bett] align discretion>y grant program crit]ia ) /atutory program requirem5ts & objectives2 & 7,d7 improve ! effici5cy & adm9i/ration ( ! discretion>y grant programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 #acae4 ,/udy on effectiv5ess ( =mula grant programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all initiate a /udy on ! effectiv5ess ( highway =mula grant programs adm9i/]$ by ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all review-- 7#a7 ! crit]ia us$ by ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation to evaluate & select projects to receive highway =mula fund+1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! alignm5t ( fund+ decisions ) ! national goals "u section #aej7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 proc$ures us$ by diff]5t ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation to provide =mula grants to regional or local gov]nm5ts )9 ! ,/ate1 :5 appropriate2 & 7#b7 ! ext5t to :i* highway =mula fund+ increases h or h n l$ to ! atta9m5t ( ! goals "u section #aej7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,recomm5dations ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all include 9 ! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 recomm5dations associat$ ) ! results ( ! /udy4 #acaf4 ,national ,academies review ( highway sy/ems 7a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ce to conduct a compreh5sive /udy to review ! necessity (1 int]action (1 & coord9ation betwe5 v>i\s ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration recogniz$ highway networks & sy/ems1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em2 7#b7 ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em2 7#c7 ! /rategic highway network2 7#d7 ! ,national ,network2 7#e7 ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network2 7#f7 ! prim>y highway freight sy/em2 7#g7 critical urban freight corridors2 7#h7 critical rural freight corridors2 7#i7 int]modal connectors2 7#aj7 alt]native fuel corridors2 7#aa7 ! ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em2 7#ab7 ! ,alaska ,m>9e ,highway ,sy/em2 7#ac7 ! ,d5ali access sy/em2 7#ad7 ,m>9e highway transportation r\tes2 7#ae7 high priority corridors2 7#af7 designat$ future p>ts ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em2 & 7#ag7 any o!r highway sy/ems ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d det]m9es to be relevant4 7b7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all consult )-- 7#a7 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7#b7 ! ,m>itime ,adm9i/ration2 7#c7 ! ,(fice ( ,multimodal ,freight ,infra/ructure & ,policy2 7#d7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 & 7#e7 any o!r entities ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d det]m9es to be relevant4 7c7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all consid]1 at a m9imum1 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! ov]lap ( ! v>i\s highway networks & sy/ems1 includ+ :i* sy/ems are encompass$ on l>g] or multiple networks4 7#b7 ,dep>tm5tal fund+ availability = ea* highway network & sy/em4 7#c7 ,! role ( ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts 9 designat+ a public road to a highway network & sy/em4 7#d7 ,! ,f$]al rationale = ea* highway network & sy/em4 7d7 ,report ,if ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ent]s into an agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ pursuant to su* subsection4 #acag4 ,review ( ,/ate & local consultation processes 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all conduct a review ( ! surface transportation block grant program "u section #acc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,program74 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! review requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all evaluate-- 7#a7 ! process by :i* ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration notifies ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations ( am\nts apportion$ to ,/ates to be obligat$ 9 areas bas$ on population2 7#b7 am\nts apportion$ to ,/ates requir$ to be obligat$ 9 areas bas$ on population1 includ+ unobligat$ balances ( ! am\nts & factors t may be contribut+ to su* balances2 7#c7 consultation processes e/abli%$ by ,/ates to consult ) metropolitan plann+ organizations & regional transportation plann+ organizations = am\nts requir$ to be obligat$ 9 su* areas bas$ on population2 & 7#d7 ,/ate selection processes = projects fund$ by am\nts requir$ to be obligat$ 9 areas bas$ on population4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s ( ! review requir$ "u subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 any recomm5dations to improve consultation processes & communication betwe5 ,/ates1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & regional transportation plann+ organizations "u ! ,program to address ,/ate & local infra/ructure ne$s4 #acah4 ,em]g5cy relief work+ gr\p 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conv5e a work+ gr\p to provide recomm5dations = support+ em]g5cy relief ef=ts foll[+ natural disa/]s & assess+ vuln]abilities 9 surface transportation assets4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! work+ gr\p %all be compos$ ( repres5tatives f-- 7#a7 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7#b7 ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7#c7 ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration2 7#d7 ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy2 7#e7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7#f7 transit ag5cies2 & 7#g7 any o!r /akehold]s t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7c7 ,duties ,! work+ gr\p conv5$ "u ?is section %all analyze & make recomm5dations1 z appropriate1 reg>d+-- 7#a7 ! ability ( a ,/ate or transit ag5cy to assess vuln]abilities ( surface transportation assets 9 response to natural disa/]s & sev]e wea!r ev5ts2 7#b7 be/ practices = a ,/ate or transit ag5cy to facilitate projects to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair f extreme wea!r1 flood+1 & o!r natural disa/]s2 7#c7 opportunities to exp$ite ! timel9e = eligible activities "u section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or section #ecbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#d7 opportunities )9 & pot5tial revisions to section #cij4bc ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to increase flexibility = comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators assi/+ 9 em]g5cy relief ef=ts t a*ieve safety levels equival5t to or great] ?an exi/+ ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety regulations2 & 7#e7 opportunities = coord9ation betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t & ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy to provide em]g5cy relief foll[+ natural disa/]s4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! work+ gr\p is e/abli%$ "u ?is section1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t includes a summ>y ( ! f9d+s & recomm5dations develop$ "u subsection 7c74 7e7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! f9d+s & recomm5dations "u ! report2 & 7#b7 = ea* recomm5dation-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y int5ds to implem5t1 a description ( ! plan & timel9e = implem5tation2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t1 an explanation z to :y ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t su* recomm5dation4 7f7 ,t]m9ation ,! work+ gr\p %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! report requir$ "u subsection 7d74 #acai4 ,/opp+ ?reats on p$e/rians ,section #aaejb7;f7 ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adh note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #acbj4 ,elim9at+ unnecess>y report+ & requirem5ts 7a7 ,/ate flexibility = ,national ,highway ,sy/em modifications ,section #aabb7;d7 ( ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ajc note71 & ! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 7b7 ,roadside b>ri] te*nology ,section #ajeh ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note7 is repeal$4 #acba4 ,contract+ = eng9e]+ & design s]vices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aab7;b77#b77;,f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,/ates ( ,we/ ,virg9ia or ,m9nesota & ins]t+ ! ,/ate ( ,we/ ,virg9ia4 7b7 ,applicability ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply to contracts ent]$ into aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #acbb4 ,advanc+ projects 9 cold wea!r ,/ates 7a7 ,review ,! ,secret>y %all review policies & proc$ures ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration relat+ to ! ,f$]al-aid highway program to ensure t su* policies & proc$ures suffici5tly prioritize reviews ( con/ruction projects 9 ,/ates 9 :i* con/ruction season may be limit$ by cold wea!r4 7b7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance & be/ practices to ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation = advanc+ ,f$]al-aid projects 9 ,/ates 9 :i* con/ruction may be limit$ by cold wea!r4 #acbc4 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p on roadway managem5t 9 inclem5t wea!r 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an int]ag5cy work+ gr\p ) o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies to develop be/ practices = roadway managem5t 9 inclem5t wea!r4 7b7 ,submission to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! be/ practices requir$ "u subsection 7a7 are e/abli%$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate su* be/ practices4 7c7 ,sunset ,! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! be/ practices requir$ "u subsection 7b7 are submitt$ to ,congress4 #acbd4 ,t]m9ation ( neighborhood access & equity grant program ,section #agg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! analysis = *apt] #a ( su* title1 are repeal$4 #acbe4 ,task =ce on develop+ a #ba/ c5tury surface transportation work=ce 7a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a task =ce on develop+ a #ba/ c5tury surface transportation work=ce 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,task ,=ce74 7b7 ,duties ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,task ,=ce "u subsection 7a71 ! ,task ,=ce %all develop & submit to ! ,secret>y recomm5dations & /rategies = ! ,dep>tm5t to-- 7#a7 evaluate ! curr5t & future /ate ( ! surface transportation work=ce1 includ+ project$ job ne$s 9 ! surface transportation sector2 7#b7 id5tify factors influ5c+ individuals pursu+ c>e]s 9 surface transportation1 includ+ b>ri]s to attract+ individuals 9 surface transportation c>e]s2 7#c7 address b>ri]s to reta9+ individuals 9 surface transportation c>e]s2 7#d7 id5tify & address pot5tial impacts ( em]g+ te*nologies on ! surface transportation work=ce2 7#e7 facilitate & enc\rage elem5t>y1 second>y1 & po/-second>y /ud5ts 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates to pursue c>e]s 9 ! surface transportation sector2 & 7#f7 id5tify & develop pa?ways = /ud5ts & individuals to secure pre-appr5tice%ips1 regi/]$ appr5tice%ips1 & o!r "w-bas$ le>n+ opportunities 9 ! surface transportation sector ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,9 develop+ recomm5dations & /rategies "u subsection 7b71 ! ,task ,=ce %all-- 7#a7 id5tify factors t influ5ce :e!r "y p pursue c>e]s 9 surface transportation2 7#b7 consid] h[ ! ,dep>tm5t1 bus9esses1 indu/ry1 labor1 educators1 & o!r /akehold]s c coord9ate ef=ts to support qualifi$ individuals 9 pursu+ c>e]s 9 ! surface transportation sector2 7#c7 id5tify me?ods ( enhanc+ surface transportation pre-appr5tice%ips & regi/]$ appr5tice%ips1 job skills tra9+1 m5tor%ip1 education1 & outrea* programs t are exclusive to y\? 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#d7 id5tify pot5tial s\rces ( fund+1 includ+ grants & s*ol>%ips1 t may be us$ to support y\? & o!r qualifi$ individuals 9 pursu+ c>e]s 9 ! surface transportation sector2 & 7#e7 consid] opportunities to update programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t to support ! transportation work=ce4 7d7 ,consultation ,9 develop+ ! recomm5dations & /rategies requir$ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,task ,=ce may consult )-- 7#a7 local educational ag5cies & in/itutions ( high] education1 includ+ community colleges & vocational s*ools2 & 7#b7 ,/ate work=ce developm5t bo>ds4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! submission ( ! recomm5dations & /rategies "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ su* recomm5dations & /rategies4 7f7 ,composition ( task =ce ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t memb]s ( ! ,task ,=ce ^: div]se backgr\nds & exp]tise all[ su* memb]s to contribute balanc$ po9ts ( view & ideas 9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 compris$ ( equal repres5tation f ea* ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,indu/ries 9 ! surface transportation sector4 7#b7 ,repres5tatives f labor organizations repres5t+ surface transportation work]s4 7#c7 ,su* o!r surface transportation /akehold]s & exp]ts z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7g7 ,p]iod ( appo9tm5t ,memb]s %all be appo9t$ to ! ,task ,=ce = ! duration ( ! exi/5ce ( ! ,task ,=ce4 7h7 ,comp5sation ,memb]s ( ! ,task ,=ce %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7i7 ,sunset ,! ,task ,=ce %all t]m9ate ^u ! submission ( ! report requir$ "u subsection 7e74 7j7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,pre-appr5tice%ip ,! t]m pre-appr5tice%ip means a tra9+ model or program t prep>es individuals = acceptance into a regi/]$ appr5tice%ip & has demon/rat$ p>tn]%ip ) #a or m regi/]$ appr5tice%ips4 7#b7 ,regi/]$ appr5tice%ip ,! t]m regi/]$ appr5tice%ip means an appr5tice%ip program regi/]$ "u ! ,act ( ,augu/ #af1 #aicg 7#bi ,u4,s4 #ej et seq42 commonly kn[n z ! ,national ,appr5tice%ip ,act71 t satisfies ! requirem5ts ( p>ts #bi & #cj ( title #bi1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj74 #acbf4 ,/udy on national commut+ tr5ds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ce to conduct a /udy on national tr5ds relat$ to commut+4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all-- 7#a7 conduct rese>* on national commut+ tr5ds1 includ+ telework & hybrid-"w arrangem5ts2 7#b7 evaluate ! impact ( su* tr5ds on transportation dem&1 conge/ion1 air quality1 economic vitality ( bus9ess di/ricts1 & commut] quality ( life2 & 7#c7 develop be/ practices or plann+ guidance to help ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation & metropolitan plann+ organizations incorporate su* tr5ds into transportation plann+ & travel dem& model+4 7c7 ,report ,if ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ent]s into an agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 includ+-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s ( ! rese>* conduct$ "u subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 an analysis ( ! impacts on commut+ tr5ds evaluat$ "u subsection 7b77#b72 & 7#c7 recomm5dations = ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation & metropolitan plann+ organizations1 includ+ ! be/ practices & plann+ guidance develop$ "u subsection 7b77#c74 #acbg4 ,notification on regressive safety t>gets ,:5 a ,/ate sets a regressive p]=mance t>get "u section #aej7;c77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 notify ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#b7 make a li/ ( ,/ates t set su* a t>get publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 #acbh4 ,/udy on dome/ic availability ( yell[ pa9t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all /udy ! feasibility ( requir+ yell[ pa9t 7includ+ ! pigm5t us$ to produce wat]-bas$ pa9t7 = road & highway surface m>k+s to be manufactur$ dome/ically4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7#a7 ! dome/ic availability ( yell[ pa9t describ$ 9 su* subsection2 7#b7 ! dome/ic manufactur+ capacity to produce ! am\nt ( yell[ pa9t necess>y to meet ! ne$s ( ,/ates & local gov]nm5ts2 7#c7 ! numb] ( dome/ic manufactur]s produc+ su* yell[ pa9t2 7#d7 ! curr5t %>e ( yell[ pa9t produc$ by dome/ic manufactur]s to meet road & highway surface m>k+ ne$s2 7#e7 ! co/s associat$ ) requir+ ! dome/ic manufactur+ ( su* yell[ pa9t2 & 7#f7 ! am\nt ( yell[ pa9t necess>y to ma9ta9 all road & highway surface m>k+s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all report to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate on ! f9d+s ( ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a74 7d7 ,au?ority ,foll[+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re is suffici5t dome/ic manufactur+ capacity ( yell[ pa9t to address ! ne$s ( all road & highway surface m>k+s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,secret>y %all recomm5d to ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget to update relevant ,buy ,am]ica guidance1 includ+ ! implem5tation guidance ( ! ,made 9 ,am]ica ,(fice1 to reflect su* det]m9ation4 #acbi4 ,/udy on corrosion prev5tion = bridges ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 c>ry out a /udy on be/ practices =-- 7,a7 ! frequ5cy & me?od ( inspect+ corrosion on wea!r+ /eel bridges2 & 7,b7 address+ corrosion on wea!r+ /eel bridges2 7#b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works a report on ! results ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#c7 make ! report "u p>agraph 7#b7 available to ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 metropolitan plann+ organizations 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 regional transportation plann+ organizations 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 & units ( local gov]nm5t t own bridge assets4 #accj4 ,fund+ ,f$]al-aid ,highways guidance ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise1 update1 & make publicly available ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration publication titl$ ,fund+ ,f$]al-aid ,highways1 issu$ ,janu>y #bjag 7,publication ,numb] ,,fhwa-,,pl-#ag-jaa7 to acc\nt =-- 7#a7 *anges 9 law s9ce ! publication date ( su* publication2 & 7#b7 ! provisions ( ?is ,act1 includ+ any am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act4 ,,ii ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation #bjja4 ,infra/ructure f9ance 7a7 ,def9itions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 by /rik+ infra/ructure & ins]t+ infra/ructure t is2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ii72 & 7,,iii7 9 clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by /rik+ t-- 7,i7 is 2 7bb7 9 subclause 7,,ii7-- 7,,aa7 by /rik+ is a project & ins]t+ a project2 & 7,,bb7 9 item 7dd7 by /rik+ & & ! end2 & 7cc7 by r$esignat+ subclause 7,,ii7 z clause 7ii7 7& r$esignat+ items 7aa7 ?r\gh 7dd7 ( su* subclause z subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iv71 respectively72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 by /rik+ = :i* & all t foll[s ?r\gh = assi/ance2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,h7 pur*as+ or leas+ ( drayage trucks4 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#ad7 ?r\gh 7#bb7 z p>agraphs 7#af7 ?r\gh 7#bd71 respectively2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#ac7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#ad71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,drayage truck ,! t]m drayage truck means any 9-use on-road vehicle t-- 7,a7 has a gross vehicle weight rat+ great] ?an #bf1jjj p\nds2 7,b7 is us$ = transport+ c>go2 & 7,c7 op]ates on1 moves ?r\gh1 or op]ates 9 transit to or f1 a seaport or an int]modal freight transf] facility to load1 unload1 or transport c>go1 includ+ empty conta9]s or *assis4 2 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ad71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#ae7 ,qualifi$ f9ancial in/itution ,! t]m qualifi$ f9ancial in/itution means-- 7,a7 an insur$ depository in/itution z def9$ 9 section #c7;c77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac7;c77#b772 7,b7 an insur$ cr$it union z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,f$]al ,cr$it ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb72 & 7,c7 any o!r f9ancial in/itution t-- 7i7 is regulat$ or sup]vis$ by-- 7,i7 ! ,bo>d ( ,gov]nors ( ! ,f$]al ,res]ve ,sy/em2 7,,ii7 ! ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission2 7,,iii7 ! ,f$]al ,h\s+ ,f9ance ,ag5cy2 7,,iv7 ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration2 or 7,v7 any o!r ,f$]al f9ancial regulatory ag5cy2 7ii7 is regul>ly engag$ 9 ! bus9ess ( ext5d+ cr$it or mak+ cr$it det]m9ations2 & 7iii7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es has demon/rat$ exp]i5ce 9 ! und]writ+ or provision ( cr$it4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,det]m9ation ( eligibility & project selection ,section #fjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 subsection 7a77#e77;,b77ii7 by /rik+ section #fja7;a77#ab77;,e7 & ins]t+ section #fja7;a77#ac77;,e72 & 7ii7 9 subsection 7e7 by /rik+ section #fja7;a77#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ section #fja7;a77#c77;,a74 7,b7 ,fund+ ,section #fjh7;a77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #fja7;a77#ab77;,e7 & ins]t+ section #fja7;a77#ac77;,e7 ea* place x appe>s4 7b7 ,det]m9ation ( eligibility & project selection ,section #fjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,alt]native cr$it assessm5t ,! ,secret>y %all accept a due dilig5ce analysis & und]writ+ analysis prep>$ by a qualifi$ f9ancial in/itution provid+ debt = a project z evid5ce ( cr$itwor?9ess ( ! project supplem5tal to ! applicable cr$itwor?9ess /&>ds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ #ae1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,9 ! case & ins]t+ 7,i7 ,9 g5]al4--,9 ! case2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ #ajj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aej1jjj1jjj2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 ,annual adju/m5t = inflation ,beg9n+ 9 ! fir/ ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subclause1 ! ,secret>y %all adju/ annually ! #aej1jjj1jjj limit on eligible project co/s 9 subclause 7,i7 to reflect any increase 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index = ,all ,urban ,consum]s publi%$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 subject to p>agraph 7#b742 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,no fund+ & ins]t+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al4--,no fund+2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,exemption 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 not)/&+ section #ajb7b77;,c7 ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c771 a f9d+ ( no significant impact1 a record ( decision1 & any simil> analysis "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi prep>$ = purposes ( comply+ ) subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n include an evaluation ( ! environm5tal effects ( ! acquisition ( real prop]ty by a nonpublic entity = use 9 a project describ$ 9 section #fja7;a77#ac77;,e71 = :i* an application = cr$it assi/ance "u ! ,,tifia program has n be5 submitt$ z ( ! date ( su* acquisition4 7ii7 ,public entity own]%ip ,clause 7i7 %all n apply ) respect to any compon5t ( a project describ$ 9 clause 7i7 t is locat$ )9 ! geographic b\nd>ies ( ! real prop]ty acquir$ & t w be own$1 9 full or 9 "p1 by a public entity = a majority ( ! t]m ( a secur$ loan issu$ = su* project4 7,c7 ,categorical exclusions ,! foll[+ activities1 if c>ri$ out on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph z a project 7or "p ( a project7 describ$ 9 section #fja7;a77#ac77;,e71 are a category ( activities h]eby designat$ z be+ categorically exclud$ f ! prep>ation ( an environm5tal assessm5t or an environm5tal impact /atem5t "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq473 7i7 ,rehabilitation or conv]sion ( an exi/+ (fice build+ to a resid5tial or mix$-use build+ occupy+ sub/antially ! same geographic footpr9t4 7ii7 ,con/ruction or recon/ruction ( a new comm]cial build+-- 7,i7 consi/5t ) exi/+ l& use & zon+ requirem5ts2 & 7,,ii7 on l& di/urb$ = transportation use 7z su* phrase is us$ 9 section #gga4aah7;c77#i7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulations7 or di/urb$ l& adjac5t to l& di/urb$ = transportation use4 4 7c7 ,secur$ loans ,section #fjc7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,loan disbursem5t ,^u reque/ f ! obligor1 ! ,secret>y may delay issuance ( ! secur$ loan funds until a date1 to be specifi$ by ! obligor1 dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date t ! project is det]m9$ to be 9 sub/antial completion1 s long z ! obligor is compliant ) ! cr$it agreem5t on ! date ( issuance4 4 7d7 ,program adm9i/ration ,section #fje7;f77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #b1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #c1jjj1jjj4 7e7 ,fund+ ,section #fjh7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ "u ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ 7z ( ,octob] #a1 #bjba7 & ins]t+ 7z ( ,octob] #a1 #bjbf72 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7f7 ,/ate infra/ructure bank program ,section #faj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7k7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #bjjb4 ,em]g5cy loan relief due to major disa/] 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fab4 ,em]g5cy loan relief due to major disa/] 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,co/2 modification ,! t]ms co/ & modification h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms1 respectively1 9 section #ejb ( ! ,f$]al ,cr$it ,re=m ,act ( #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a71 & ! t]m modification %all include an int]e/ rate reset "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,eligible borr[] ,! t]m eligible borr[] means a recipi5t ( an eligible loan adm9i/]$ "u ! ,,tifia program4 7#c7 ,eligible loan ,! t]m eligible loan means a loan issu$ "u ! ,,tifia program4 7#d7 ,major disa/] ,! t]m major disa/] means a major disa/] decl>$ by ! ,presid5t pursuant to section #dja ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj74 7#e7 ,obligor2 ,,tifia program ,! t]ms obligor & ,,tifia program h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms1 respectively1 9 section #fja7;a74 7b7 ,em]g5cy int]e/ rate reset 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #fjc7;b77#d71 if at any "t aft] ! date ( execution ( a cr$it agreem5t = an eligible loan ent]$ into aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 ! eligible borr[] ( ! eligible loan is unable1 z a result ( a major disa/]1 to g5]ate suffici5t rev5ues f all d$icat$ rev5ue s\rces su* t ! eligible borr[] is unable to pay ! s*$ul$ repaym5ts ( pr9cipal & int]e/ on ! eligible loan-- 7,a7 ! eligible borr[] may submit to ! ,secret>y a reque/1 9 su* mann] & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 to reset ! int]e/ rate ( ! eligible loan2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 %all det]m9e :e!r ! eligible borr[] meets crit]ia e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d72 & 7ii7 if ! eligible borr[] meets su* crit]ia & provid$ t suffici5t budget au?ority is available to accommodate ! co/ ( ! modification1 may reset ! int]e/ rate ( ! eligible loan 7includ+ ?r\gh am5dm5t ( ! cr$it agreem5t = ! eligible loan7 to a l[] int]e/ rate t is n less ?an ! yield on ,unit$ ,/ates ,treasury securities ( a simil> maturity to ! maturity ( ! eligible loan on ! date ( ! reset1 if l[] ?an ! exi/+ int]e/ rate on ! eligible loan4 7#b7 ,applicability ,a l[] int]e/ rate provid$ ) respect to an eligible loan pursuant to p>agraph 7#a77;,b77ii7 may be = a p]iod ( "t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate1 includ+ ?r\gh ! f9al maturity date ( ! eligible loan4 7c7 ,o!r loan modifications ,) respect to an eligible borr[] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ( subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y1 9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,b7 ( su* p>agraph1 may-- 7#a7 all[1 = a maximum aggregate p]iod ( n m ?an #e ye>s1 an obligor to add unpaid pr9cipal & int]e/ to ! out/&+ balance ( ! loan1 subject to ! requirem5ts "u section #fjc7;c77#c77;,b71 z applicable2 & 7#b7 not)/&+ section #fjc7;a71 ext5d any applicable disbursem5t p]iod e/abli%$ "u an agreem5t = cr$it assi/ance made pursuant to section #fjc1 z applicable4 7d7 ,crit]ia 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% crit]ia = an eligible borr[] to be eligible to receive a l[] int]e/ rate or o!r loan modification "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,factors = consid]ation ,9 e/abli%+ crit]ia "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all e/abli% objective metrics to measure :e!r an eligible borr[] is unable to g5]ate suffici5t rev5ues z a result ( a major disa/]2 & 7,b7 may take into consid]ation su* factors z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be relevant1 includ+ :e!r ! l[]+ ( an int]e/ rate or ! modification ( a loan "u ?is section w\ld a*ieve any (-- 7i7 ma9ta9+ ! op]ation ( a project c>ri$ out by an eligible borr[] 9 a disa/]1 em]g5cy1 or o!r ext5uat+ circum/ance2 7ii7 mitigat+ ! f9ancial impact on an eligible borr[] ( a disa/]1 em]g5cy1 or o!r ext5uat+ circum/ance2 or 7iii7 protect+ ! int]e/s ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 critical infra/ructure4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fab4 ,em]g5cy loan relief due to major disa/]4 4 #bjjc4 ,p]sonnel managem5t au?ority ,section #aaf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7i7 & 7j7 z subsections 7j7 & 7k71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7h7 ! foll[+3 7i7 ,p]sonnel managem5t au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may c>ry out a program ( p]sonnel managem5t au?ority provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 9 ord] to facilitate ! recruitm5t or ret5tion ( exp]ts 9 f9ance & inve/m5t = ! ,bureau4 7#b7 ,sal>ies & relocation exp5ses ,"u ! program "u ?is subsection1 ! (ficial responsible = ! program may-- 7,a7 )\t reg>d to any provision ( title #e gov]n+ ! appo9tm5t ( employees 9 ! civil s]vice1 9 ! case ( ! ,bureau1 appo9t individuals to a total ( n m ?an #bj positions 9 ! ,bureau2 7,b7 not)/&+ any provision ( title #e gov]n+ ! rates ( pay or classification ( employees 9 ! executive bran*1 prescribe ! rates ( basic pay = positions to :i* employees are appo9t$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 at a rate to be det]m9$ by ! head ( ! organization conc]n$ up to #aej p]c5t ( ! total annual comp5sation payable to ! ,vice ,presid5t "u section #ajd ( title #c2 & 7,c7 dur+ any fiscal ye>1 pay up to #e individuals newly appo9t$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 ! travel1 transportation1 & relocation exp5ses & s]vices describ$ "u sections #egbd1 #egbd;a1 & #egbd;c ( title #e4 4 #bjjd4 ,/udy on e/abli%m5t ( ,f$]al ,infra/ructure ,bank 7a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,academies to conduct a /udy on ! e/abli%m5t ( a ,f$]al ,infra/ructure ,bank to facilitate inve/m5t 91 & ! long-t]m f9anc+ (1 economically viable ,unit$ ,/ates infra/ructure projects t provide a public b5efit1 includ+ be/ practices = implem5t+ su* bank4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,! /udy conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 id5tify pot5tial =ms ( cr$it assi/ance a ,f$]al ,infra/ructure ,bank c\ld provide1 includ+ loans1 loan gu>antees1 l9es ( cr$it1 & equity inve/m5ts2 7#b7 exam9e h[ a ,f$]al ,infra/ructure ,bank c\ld-- 7,a7 increase ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5t inve/m5t 9 infra/ructure projects1 includ+ transportation1 wat]1 & en]gy projects2 7,b7 r$uce av]age f9anc+ timel9es relative to o!r ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance programs2 & 7,c7 increase ! l5d+ capacity ( exi/+ ,/ate infra/ructure banks2 7#c7 analyze ! opportunities a ,f$]al ,infra/ructure ,bank pres5ts 9-- 7,a7 r$uc+ b>ri]s to ! f9anc+ ( multimodal or multijurisdictional projects2 7,b7 attract+ =eign inve/m5t f a c\ntry o!r ?an a cov]$ =eign c\ntry2 7,c7 f9anc+ nonrev5ue infra/ructure projects & projects locat$ 9 rural & economically disadvantag$ areas2 & 7,d7 complem5t+ b n duplicat+ exi/+ ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance programs = infra/ructure projects2 7#d7 exam9e h[ a national infra/ructure bank t is sub/antially own$ or controll$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t w\ld be subject to ,f$]al budget laws & acc\nt+ rules & proc$ures2 & 7#e7 id5tify be/ practices ( o!r infra/ructure banks1 includ+-- 7,a7 national infra/ructure banks or o!r specializ$ developm5t banks locat$ 9 a c\ntry o!r ?an a cov]$ =eign c\ntry2 & 7,b7 ! ,cali=nia ,infra/ructure & ,economic ,developm5t ,bank4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 prep>+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,national ,academies %all consult )-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y & o!r heads ( relevant ,f$]al ag5cies2 7#b7 ,/ate infra/ructure banks2 & 7#c7 /akehold]s ) exp]tise 9 f9ancial m>kets & infra/ructure f9anc+4 7d7 ,report ,an agreem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7a7 %all require t1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,national ,academies submit a report detail+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a7 to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,f9ancial ,s]vices ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7#c7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 7#d7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#e7 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,developm5t ( ! ,s5ate4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ entity ,! t]m cov]$ entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 any o!r gov]nm5tal entity1 includ+ a political subdivision or any o!r in/rum5tality ( a ,/ate2 7,c7 a ,/ate infra/ructure bank2 7,d7 a p>tn]%ip1 includ+ a public-private p>tn]%ip2 7,e7 a corporation1 limit$ liability company1 or any o!r legally e/abli%$ corporate =m2 7,f7 a jo9t v5ture2 7,g7 a tru/2 or 7,h7 a revolv+ fund4 7#b7 ,cov]$ =eign c\ntry ,! t]m cov]$ =eign c\ntry has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #afd7;e7 ( ! ,s]vicememb] ,quality ( ,life ,improvem5t & ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbe 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dfea74 7#c7 ,f$]al infra/ructure bank ,! t]m ,f$]al ,infra/ructure ,bank means a f$]ally-*>t]$ & privately-fund$ bank e/abli%$ to provide to a cov]$ entity cr$it assi/ance1 includ+ equity inve/m5ts1 direct loans1 indirect loans1 & loan gu>antees1 = ! plann+1 pr$evelopm5t1 design1 con/ruction1 op]ations1 or ma9t5ance ( infra/ructure projects 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#d7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means a ,/ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 & any o!r t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#e7 ,/ate infra/ructure bank ,! t]m ,/ate infra/ructure bank means a ,/ate infra/ructure bank or multi/ate infra/ructure bank e/abli%$ pursuant to-- 7,a7 section #cej ( ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em ,designation ,act ( #aiie 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note72 7,b7 section #aeaa ( ! ,transportation ,equity ,act = ! #ba/ ,c5tury 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aha note72 7,c7 section #faj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7,d7 any ,/ate law t e/abli%es su* bank z an ag5cy1 compon5t unit1 or o!r gov]nm5tal entity ( ! ,/ate4 ,,iii ,public ,transportation ,a ,re=ms #cjja4 ,purpose & decl>ation ( policy ,section #ecja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ecja4 ,purpose & decl>ation ( policy 7a7 ,g5]al purpose ,! purpose ( ?is *apt] is to fo/] ! deliv]y ( safe1 high-quality transit s]vices by public transportation provid]s to individuals1 includ+ individuals ) disabilities1 s5iors1 & individuals :o dep5d on public transportation1 includ+ ?r\gh ,f$]al fund+ to public transportation sy/ems4 7b7 ,decl>ation ( policy ,x is 9 ! int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ! economic int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 t au?orities grant$ to ! ,secret>y "u ?is *apt] facilitate-- 7#a7 ! safe transportation ( pass5g]s1 work]s1 & prop]ty on public transportation sy/ems2 7#b7 projects to develop & revitalize public transportation sy/ems 9 a mann] t-- 7,a7 provides safe1 effici5t1 & conv5i5t public transportation at ! l[e/ co/2 & 7,b7 fo/]s coop]ation ( bo? public transportation companies & private companies engag$ 9 public transportation2 7#c7 ! developm5t ( int]modal connections betwe5 transit s]vices & o!r transportation modes & sy/ems to s]ve public transportation pass5g]s effici5tly & effectively2 7#d7 ! rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 & deploym5t ( projects d$icat$ to improv+ ! deliv]y ( safe & effective public transportation s]vices2 7#e7 ! developm5t ( ! public transportation work=ce2 7#f7 ! ma9t5ance ( a /ate ( good repair ( public transportation infra/ructure & vehicles2 7#g7 ! adoption ( innovative te*nology1 concepts1 & approa*es to promote safety1 capacity1 & effici5cy improvem5ts = projects fund$ by a fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grant2 7#h7 economic developm5t2 7#i7 ! developm5t & deliv]y ( capital projects2 7#aj7 coop]ative & compreh5sive plann+ t improves ! p]=mance ( ! transportation network2 & 7#aa7 te*nical assi/ance = recipi5ts ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt] to m effectively & effici5tly provide public transportation s]vice4 4 #cjjb4 ,def9itions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ or use & t are physically or functionally relat$ & ins]t+ use1 accessibility1 navigability1 or safety & t are physically or functionally relat$2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,g7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vii71 respectively2 7,c7 by /rik+ associat$ transit improvem5t means1 ) respect to any project or an area to be s]v$ by a project1 projects & ins]t+ associat$ transit improvem5t-- 7,a7 means1 ) respect to any project or an area s]v$ by a project1 projects 2 7,d7 by /rik+ facilities4 ,eligible projects are-- & ins]t+ facilities2 & 7,b7 are projects relat$ to-- 2 & 7,e7 9 clause 7i71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ int5d$ & ins]t+ plann$2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#af72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#ae7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#af71 respectively2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 ,capital asset ,! t]m capital asset means a unit ( roll+ /ock1 a facility1 a unit ( equipm5t1 or an elem5t ( infra/ructure us$ = provid+ public transportation own$1 op]at$1 or manag$ by a recipi5t ( f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is *apt]4 2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,i7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii77,,iii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 "u section #ecjh4 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,m7 by /rik+ improvem5ts2 or & ins]t+ improvem5ts-- 7i7 )9 #b4e miles ( a transit facility = projects describ$ 9 clauses 7v7 & 7vii7 ( p>agraph 7#b77;,b72 7ii7 )9 a half mile ( a transit facility = projects describ$ 9 clauses 7i71 7iii71 & 7iv7 ( p>agraph 7#b77;,b72 & 7iii7 at any location )9 ! s]vice area ( a public transportation provid] = projects describ$ 9 clauses 7ii7 & 7vi7 ( p>agraph 7#b77;,b72 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,n7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,o7 s(tw>e1 contract$ or :olly own$1 t is relat$ to ! deliv]y ( public transportation s]vices1 includ+ s(tw>e z a s]vice & cl\d-bas$ s(tw>e4 2 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#ba7 by /rik+ ,! t]m & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ,) respect to a capital asset1 ! t]m /ate ( good repair means ! condition ( ! capital asset at :i* ! capital asset is able to op]ate at a full level ( p]=mance1 z su* condition is det]m9$ by ! /&>ds prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y 9 subp>t ,d ( "p #fbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation42 7#g7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#bb7 ?r\gh 7#be7 z p>agraphs 7#bc7 ?r\gh 7#bf71 respectively2 & 7#h7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ba7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#bb7 ,transit asset managem5t plan ,! t]m transit asset managem5t plan means a plan-- 7,a7 develop$ by a recipi5t ( fund+ "u ?is *apt]2 7,b7 t includes1 at a m9imum1 capital asset inv5tories & condition assessm5ts1 decision support tools1 & inve/m5t prioritization2 & 7,c7 9 :i* ! recipi5t c]tifies compliance ) "p #fbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 4 7b7 ,te*nical am5dm5ts ,section #ecbc7;e77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ecjb7d77;,j7 & ins]t+ #ecjb7e77;,j74 #cjjc4 ,transportation plann+ 7a7 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ecjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,prim>y urbaniz$ area ,! t]m prim>y urbaniz$ area means an urbaniz$ area t-- 7,a7 has a population ( at lea/ #c1ejj1jjj individuals1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ,c5sus2 or 7,b7 ext5ds into m ?an #a ,/ate & has a population ( at lea/ #bjj1jjj1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ,c5sus4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#a7 by /rik+ metropolitan area & & ins]t+ metropolitan area1 includ+ prim>y urbaniz$ areas t ext5d into m ?an #a ,/ate 9 accordance ) section #ecjh1 &2 7#c7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,exception ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! am5dm5t ( an approv$ ,,tip to add a project or an id5tifi$ phase ( a project %all n require public review & comm5t if ! add$ project or ! id5tifi$ phase-- 7i7 0 9 ! approv$ ,,tip t imm$iately prec$$ ! curr5t ,,tip2 & 7ii7 is un*ang$ f ! project or ! id5tifi$ phase 9 ! prec$+ ,,tip4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7k77#d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7k77#e72 7#d7 9 subsection 7k77#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ ,9 g5]al & ins]t+ ,h\s+ ,coord9ation ,process2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ ! enum]ator & ! head+2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ii72 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c71 z am5d$1 z subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7s7 ,additional uses ( metropolitan plann+ fund+ ,9 addition to c>ry+ out ! purposes ( ?is section1 funds appropriat$ "u section #ajd7;b77#f7 ( title #bc & section #ecje7;f7 to ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to c>ry out ?is section may be us$ =-- 7#a7 fiscal adm9i/ration ( local projects2 7#b7 prelim9>y design2 7#c7 local te*nical assi/ance2 7#d7 /udies directly l9k$ to transportation2 & 7#e7 critical data procurem5t4 4 7b7 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ecjd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 includ+ prim>y urbaniz$ areas t ext5d to m ?an #a ,/ate 9 accordance ) section #ecjh42 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#i7 z p>agraph 7#aj72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#h7 ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,exception ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! am5dm5t ( an approv$ transportation improvem5t program to add a project or an id5tifi$ phase ( a project %all n require public review & comm5t if ! add$ project or ! id5tifi$ phase-- 7,a7 0 9 ! approv$ transportation improvem5t program t imm$iately prec$$ ! curr5t transportation improvem5t program2 & 7,b7 is un*ang$ f ! project or ! id5tifi$ phase 9 ! prec$+ transportation improvem5t program4 4 #cjjd4 ,plann+ programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7g77#a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7f77#a72 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#c77;,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7g77#a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7f77#a72 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#a77;,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7g77#b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7f77#b72 7#d7 9 subsection 7e77#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c72 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ fiscal ye> & ins]t+ fiscal ye>1 less ! am\nt set aside = su* fiscal ye> = ! program "u subsection 7i72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c72 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d72 7#f7 by /rik+ subsection 7a72 7#g7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7h7 z subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7g71 respectively2 & 7#h7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7h7 ,exemptions to cov]$ t]ritories 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant to a cov]$ t]ritory z if ! cov]$ t]ritory is a ,/ate1 except if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a requirem5t ( section #ecjc1 #ecjd1 or ?is section is inconsi/5t ) ! ne$s ( ! cov]$ t]ritory1 ! ,secret>y may exempt ! t]ritory f su* requirem5t4 7#b7 ,cov]$ t]ritory def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ t]ritory means ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,guam1 & ! ,virg9 ,isl&s4 4 7b7 ,am5dm5ts to ,pilot ,program = ,transit-,ori5t$ ,developm5t ,plann+ ,subsection 7b7 ( section #bjjje ( ,,map-#ba 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjc note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+ by /rik+ ,pilot2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 respectively2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,eligible project def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m eligible project means a new fix$ guideway capital project or a core capacity improvem5t project1 z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #ecji4 4 7c7 ,transf] ( ,program = ,transit-,ori5t$ ,developm5t ,plann+ ,subsection 7b7 ( section #bjjje ( ,,map-#ba 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjc note71 z am5d$1 is transf]r$ to appe> z subsection 7i7 ( section #ecje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #cjje4 ,urbaniz$ area =mula grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecjg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ 2 or at ! end2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 op]ate a m9imum ( #aja buses & a maximum ( #abe buses 9 fix$ r\te or dem& response s]vice1 exclud+ ,,ada complem5t>y p>atransit s]vice1 dur+ peak h\rs1 9 an am\nt n to exce$ #be p]c5t ( ! %>e ( ! apportionm5t :i* is attributable to su* sy/ems )9 ! urbaniz$ area1 z measur$ by vehicle rev5ue h\rs2 or 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 op]ate a m9imum ( #aja buses & a maximum ( #abe buses 9 fix$ r\te or dem& response s]vice1 exclud+ ,,ada complem5t>y p>atransit s]vice1 dur+ peak h\rs1 9 an am\nt n to exce$ #be p]c5t ( ! %>e ( ! apportionm5t allocat$ to su* sy/ems )9 ! urbaniz$ area1 z det]m9$ by ! local plann+ process & includ+ 9 ! designat$ recipi5t's f9al program ( projects prep>$ "u subsection 7b74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#f71 respectively2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,i7 by ins]t+ or elim9at+ aft] rais+2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,j7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,j7 w exp5d n less ?an #a p]c5t ( ! am\nt ! recipi5t receives = ea* fiscal ye> "u section #eccf = crime prev5tion & security projects describ$ 9 section #ecba2 2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,k7 & ins]t+3 7,k7 w exp5d n less ?an #a p]c5t ( ! am\nt ! recipi5t receives = ea* fiscal ye> "u section #eccf to fur!r meet or exce$ ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 "p #cg or #ch ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 2 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7f7 ,records1 audits1 & evaluations 7#a7 ,records ,! ,secret>y %all require a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section to keep records t-- 7,a7 disclose-- 7i7 ! am\nt & disposition by ! recipi5t ( ! proce$s ( ! grant2 7ii7 ! total co/ ( ! plan or program = :i* ! grant is giv5 or us$2 & 7iii7 ! am\nts & k9ds ( rema9+ co/s ( ! plan or program1 z describ$ "u subsection 7d77#c72 & 7,b7 enable ! ,secret>y or ano!r appropriate entity to audit su* recipi5t4 7#b7 ,audits & exam9ations ,! ,secret>y & ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al may audit & exam9e any records ( a recipi5t t are relat$ to a grant made "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,annual audit 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,at lea/ annually1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out1 or au?orize a recipi5t to c>ry out indep5d5tly1 an audit ( records = ea* grant to e/abli% :e!r ! recipi5t-- 7i7 has c>ri$ out ! requirem5ts prescrib$ 9 subsection 7c7 = ea* grant made pursuant to ?is section2 7ii7 is prep>$ to cont9ue to fulfill su* requirem5ts = ! duration ( ! grant2 & 7iii7 has adm9i/]$ ! grant & all am\nts ( ! ,gov]nm5t 9 accordance ) all applicable laws & regulations4 7,b7 ,indep5d5t audit proc$ures & requirem5t ,a recipi5t au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y to c>ry out an indep5d5t review & audit "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 ensure t an indep5d5t audit complies ) ! audit+ proc$ures ( ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al2 & 7ii7 submit a c]tifi$ copy ( ! audit to ! ,secret>y n m ?an #f mon?s aft] ! end ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! audit 0 made4 7#d7 ,tri5nial review ,except z o!rwise provid$ by p>agraph 7#e71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 n less ?an once e #c cal5d> ye>s-- 7i7 review & evaluate ! f9d+s f ea* annual audit2 & 7ii7 assess ! ext5t to :i* actual program activities are consi/5t )-- 7,i7 ! activities propos$ "u subsection 7b72 & 7,,ii7 ! plann+ process requir$ "u sections #ecjc1 #ecjd1 & #ecje2 7,b7 to ! ext5t practicable1 coord9ate su* review ) any relat$ ,/ate or local reviews2 & 7,c7 prioritize1 z appropriate1 ! prim>y scope ( ! review on-- 7i7 any previ\sly id5tifi$ defici5cies by ! recipi5t2 & 7ii7 ! mo/ common defici5cies by all recipi5ts1 z id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,waiv] ( review 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 ! ,secret>y may waive ! review describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 if ! ,secret>y1 ^u a review ( f9d+s f ! annual audits requir$ "u p>agraph 7#c71 det]m9es t ! recipi5t has-- 7i7 n e/abli%$ a patt]n ( defici5cy 9 meet+ all applicable grant requirem5ts z prescrib$ by law2 & 7ii7 compli$1 to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y1 ) all relevant directives issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration & attributable to ! recipi5t1 z applicable4 7,b7 ,consecutive waiv]s ,! ,secret>y may consecutively waive ! review describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 aft] det]m9+ pursuant to p>agraph 7#e7 t a waiv] is ju/ifi$1 h[ev]1 ! ,secret>y mu/ conduct at lea/ #a review e #aj cal5d> ye>s4 7,c7 ,reque/$ reviews ,! ,secret>y %all conduct all regul>ly s*$ul$ tri5nial reviews = a recipi5t if ! recipi5t reque/s su* s*$ul$ review be conduct$4 7#f7 ,actions result+ f review1 audit1 or evaluation ,! ,secret>y may take appropriate action 9 response to a f9d+ f a review or an audit conduct$ "u ?is subsection1 includ+ adju/+ ! am\nt ( a grant or )draw+ a grant4 2 & 7#e7 by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,all /ations accessibility program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make competitive grants to cov]$ entities = use f9anc+ capital & plann+ projects to upgrade ! accessibility ( legacy rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/ems = individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ individuals :o use :eel*airs1 by increas+ ! numb] ( exi/+ 7z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection7 /ations or facilities = pass5g] use t meet or exce$ ! new con/ruction /&>ds ( title ,,ii ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq474 7#b7 ,application 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 a cov]$ entity t has compli$ ) subp>agraph 7,b7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application-- 7i7 9 su* =m & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require2 & 7ii7 includ+ a c]tification by ! applicant t ! project = :i* a grant is reque/$ w meet or exce$ ! new con/ruction /&>ds ( title ,,ii ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq474 7,b7 ,consultation requirem5t ,prior to submitt+ an application "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a cov]$ entity %all consult ) appropriate /akehold]s & ! surr\nd+ community to ensure accessibility = individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ individuals ) physical1 intellectual1 developm5tal1 or s5sory disabilities & individuals :o use :eel*airs4 7#c7 ,competitive process ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* am\nts are made available = obligation "u ?is subsection = a full fiscal ye>1 solicit grant applications = projects on a competitive basis2 & 7,b7 aw>d a grant "u ?is subsection bas$ on ! solicitation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 n lat] ?an ! e>li] (-- 7i7 #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! solicitation expires2 or 7ii7 ! end ( ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y solicit$ ! grant applications4 7#d7 ,eligible projects ,a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is subsection may use ! grant = ! foll[+ projects3 7,a7 ,a capital project to repair1 improve1 modify1 retr(it1 or relocate infra/ructure ( /ations or facilities = pass5g] use1 includ+ load-be>+ memb]s t are an ess5tial "p ( ! /ructural frame ( ! /ation or facility4 7,b7 ,a plann+ project to develop or modify a plan = #a or m public transportation accessibility projects1 an assessm5t ( accessibility1 or an assessm5t ( a plann$ modification to /ations or facilities = pass5g] use4 7#e7 ,prohibit$ uses ,a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is subsection may n use su* grant to upgrade a /ation or facility = pass5g] use t is accessible to & usable by individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ individuals :o use :eel*airs1 & t meet or exce$ ! new con/ruction /&>ds "u title ,,ii ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq474 7#f7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( a project = :i* a grant is issu$ "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! net project co/4 7#g7 ,requir$ disclosures ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 ^u issuance ( ! notice ( fund+ opportunity 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ) respect to ! program "u p>agraph 7#a71 publicly disclose all metrics & evaluation proc$ures to be us$ 9 consid]+ applications submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 make publicly available a summ>y ( f9al scores = projects fund$ by a grant "u ?is subsection1 metrics1 & o!r evaluations us$ 9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection4 7#h7 ,cov]$ entity def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ entity means-- 7,a7 a designat$ recipi5t t allocates funds aw>d$ "u ?is *apt] to #a or m legacy rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/ems2 & 7,b7 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal entity t op]ates #a or m legacy rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/ems4 4 7b7 ,repeals 7#a7 ,electric or l[-emitt+ f]ry pilot program ,section #gaajb ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh71 & ! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 7#b7 ,f]ry s]vice = rural communities ,subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7f7 ( section #gaajc ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adg note7 are repeal$4 #cjjf4 ,consolidat$ ,/ate block grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ecjg ! foll[+3 #ecjh4 ,consolidat$ ,/ate block grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,exclud+ ! am\nts made available = prim>y urbaniz$ areas ) respect to :i* a ,/ate is n a designat$ recipi5t = ,f$]al assi/ance pursuant to a f9ancial assi/ance program or grant program ref]5c$ 9 section #ecch7;a77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all1 subject to ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7b71 consolidate grant am\nts made available 9 a fiscal ye> pursuant to ! =mulas set =? 9 sections #ecaj1 #ecaa7;c77#e71 #eccf1 #eccg1 #ecci7;a71 & #ecdj4 7b7 ,application requirem5ts & selection 7#a7 ,application requirem5ts 7,a7 ,c]tification ,9 apply+ to p>ticipate 9 ! consolidat$ block grant program e/abli%$ "u ?is section1 a ,/ate %all-- 7i7 provide writt5 notice to all designat$ recipi5ts )9 ! ,/ate 7o!r ?an ^? designat$ recipi5ts locat$ 9 a prim>y urbaniz$ area7 ( ! int5t ( su* ,/ate to apply to su* program2 7ii7 af=d affect$ designat$ recipi5ts an opportunity pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b7 to affirmatively elect or to d5y p>ticipation 9 ! program prior to ! date on :i* ! ,/ate int5ds to submit ! application2 & 7iii7 provide to ! ,secret>y 9 ! application a li/ (-- 7,i7 designat$ recipi5ts t affirmatively elect to p>ticipate 9 ! program2 & 7,,ii7 direct recipi5ts 9 ! relevant urbaniz$ areas ( su* designat$ recipi5ts4 7,b7 ,role ( designat$ recipi5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a designat$ recipi5t %all1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] receiv+ writt5 notice f ! ,/ate describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 in=m ! ,/ate z to :e!r ! recipi5t elects to p>ticipate 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7ii7 ,det]m9ation 9 coord9ation ) direct recipi5ts ,)9 ! "t p]iod specifi$ 9 clause 7i71 a designat$ recipi5t %all coord9ate ) all direct recipi5ts 9 ! relevant urbaniz$ area 9 det]m9+ :e!r to p>ticipate 9 su* program4 7iii7 ,majority concurr5ce ,a designat$ recipi5t ( an urbaniz$ area 9 :i* a majority ( direct recipi5ts 9 ! relevant urbaniz$ area elect to affirmatively p>ticipate 9 ! block grant program e/abli%$ "u ?is section %all-- 7,i7 be requir$ to p>ticipate 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section2 & 7,,ii7 affirmatively notify ! ,/ate ( p>ticipation 9 ! program4 7iv7 ,failure to respond ,a designat$ recipi5t ( an urbaniz$ area t fails to in=m a ,/ate ( an election "u clause 7i7 )9 ! "t p]iod specifi$ 9 su* clause %all be deem$ by ! ,/ate to h affirmatively provid$ notifi$ ! ,/ate ( its p>ticipation 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7,c7 ,non-p>ticipation ,a designat$ recipi5t ( an urbaniz$ area t in=ms a ,/ate ( its det]m9ation to refuse p>ticipation 9 ! block grant program "u ?is section 9 a fiscal ye> may n p>ticipate 9 su* program = ! foll[+ #c fiscal ye>s4 7#b7 ,selection ,! ,secret>y %all allocate ! am\nt describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 to a ,/ate if ! ,secret>y has-- 7,a7 receiv$ an application f ! ,/ate2 7,b7 det]m9$ t ! ,/ate has an organization capable ( effectively adm9i/]+ a block grant made "u ?is section2 7,c7 det]m9$ t ! ,/ate uses a satisfactory-- 7i7 transportation sy/em plann+ process2 & 7ii7 programm+ process2 7,d7 calculat$-- 7i7 ! total am\nt to consolidate & allocate to ! ,/ate 9 accordance ) subsection 7a72 & 7ii7 f ! am\nt describ$ 9 clause 7i71 ! m9imum am\nts a ,/ate %all obligate1 bas$ on ! am\nts t w\ld o!rwise be allocat$ to su* areas 9 a ,/ate "u sections #ecjg1 #ecaj1 & #ecaa7;c77#e71 #eccg1 #ecci7;a71 & #ecdj1 to-- 7,i7 rural & urban areas2 & 7,,ii7 areas ( diff]5t population levels2 & 7,e7 ent]$ into an agreem5t ) ! ,/ate :]eby ! ,/ate agrees-- 7i7 to comply ) applicable ,f$]al law1 regulations1 & requirem5ts = adm9i/]+ ! block grant2 7ii7 to provide ! ,secret>y ) su* program in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require2 & 7iii7 to comply ) ! record & audit requirem5ts "u subsection 7c74 7c7 ,records1 audits1 & evaluations ,! requirem5ts set =? 9 section #ecjg7;f7 %all apply to a ,/ate p>ticipat+ 9 ! block grant program "u ?is section4 7d7 ,prohibition2 rule ( con/ruction 7#a7 ,prohibition ,a provid] ( public transportation 9 a prim>y urbaniz$ area may n receive fund+ made available to a ,/ate pursuant to ?is section4 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to prohibit a provid] ( public transportation 9 a prim>y urbaniz$ area f receiv+ fund+ f a ,/ate if ! relevant ,/ate is ! designat$ recipi5t = assi/ance pursuant to sections #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #eccg1 #ecci1 or #ecdj4 7e7 ,eligible projects ,am\nts allocat$ to a ,/ate = assi/ance pursuant to ?is section may be us$ =-- 7#a7 capital projects2 7#b7 plann+2 7#c7 job access & rev]se commute projects2 7#d7 op]at+ co/s ( equipm5t & facilities = use 9 public transportation1 not)/&+ section #ecjg7;a77#a77;,d72 7#e7 public transportation projects plann$1 design$1 & c>ri$ out to meet ! special ne$s ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities :5 public transportation is insuffici5t1 inappropriate1 or unavailable2 7#f7 public transportation projects t exce$ ! requirem5ts ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 7#g7 public transportation projects t improve access to fix$ r\te s]vice & decrease reliance by individuals ) disabilities on complem5t>y p>atransit2 7#h7 alt]natives to public transportation t assi/ s5iors & individuals ) disabilities ) transportation2 7#i7 ! acquisition ( public transportation s]vices1 includ+ s]vice agreem5ts ) private provid]s ( public transportation s]vice2 7#aj7 int]city bus transportation & relat$ activities describ$ 9 section #ecaa7;f77#a72 7#aa7 f9anc+ capital projects to-- 7,a7 ma9ta9 public transportation sy/ems 9 a /ate ( good repair1 includ+ projects to replace & rehabilitate-- 7i7 roll+ /ock2 7ii7 track2 7iii7 l9e equipm5t & /ructures2 7iv7 signals & communications2 7v7 p[] equipm5t & sub/ations2 7vi7 pass5g] /ations & t]m9als2 7vii7 security equipm5t & sy/ems2 7viii7 ma9t5ance facilities & equipm5t2 7ix7 op]ational support equipm5t1 includ+ comput] h>dw>e & s(tw>e2 7x7 developm5t & implem5tation ( a transit asset managem5t plan2 & 7xi7 o!r replacem5t & rehabilitation projects ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate2 7,b7 replace1 rehabilitate1 & pur*ase buses & relat$ equipm5t1 includ+ te*nological *anges or innovations to modify vehicles describ$ 9 section #ecci7;c77#e7 or relat$ facilities2 & 7,c7 con/ruct bus-relat$ facilities2 & 7#ab7 any o!r activity eligible = assi/ance pursuant to sections #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #eccg1 #ecci7;a71 & #ecdj ( ?is *apt]4 7f7 ,roles & responsibilities ( p>ticipat+ ,/ates 7#a7 ,program docum5tation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,any grant agreem5t provid+ funds to be adm9i/]$ "u su* program %all be docum5t$ 9 a mann] det]m9$ acceptable to ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,p>ity ,! ,secret>y %all provide p>ity to ,/ates & %all only require ! same type ( in=mation & level ( detail = any program agreem5ts & docum5tation t ! ,secret>y w\ld p]=m ) respect to su* action if ! ,/ate did n receive assi/ance 9 ! =m ( a block grant "u ?is section4 7,c7 ,responsibilities ,unless ! ,/ate expressly agrees to reta9 responsibility1 ! ,secret>y %all assume responsibility = grant compliance inve/igations1 det]m9ations1 & en=cem5t4 7#b7 ,report+ requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate p>ticipat+ 9 ! block grant program %all submit to ! ,secret>y an annual report t includes-- 7i7 ! numb] ( project applications receiv$ = ea* fiscal ye>1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! aggregate co/ ( ! projects = :i* applications are receiv$2 & 7,,ii7 ! types ( projects to be c>ri$ out1 express$ z p]c5tages ( ! total consolidat$ am\nt allocat$ to ! ,/ate "u ?is section2 & 7ii7 a li/ ( ea* project select$ = fund+ = ea* fiscal ye>1 includ+1 = ea* project-- 7,i7 ! fiscal ye> dur+ :i* ! project 0 select$2 7,,ii7 ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! project is anticipat$ to be fund$2 7,,iii7 ! recipi5t2 7,,iv7 ! location1 includ+ ! congressional di/rict2 7,v7 ! type2 7,,vi7 ! co/2 & 7,,vii7 a brief description4 7,b7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public1 9 a us]-fri5dly =mat on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 a copy ( ea* annual report submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7g7 ,consultation ) c]ta9 plann+ organizations ,= purposes ( c>ry+ out a block grant program "u ?is section1 a ,/ate %all-- 7#a7 z applicable1 consult ) relevant metropolitan plann+ organizations 9 an urbaniz$ area t is n a prim>y urbaniz$ area2 or 7#b7 z applicable1 consult ) relevant regional transportation plann+ organizations 9 rural areas4 7h7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,projects fund$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z public transportation projects = purposes ( ?is *apt]4 7i7 ,co/ %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( an all[able project co/ = a project fund$ "u ?is section %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,slid+ scale ,! ,f$]al %>e rate provid$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( section #abj7;b7 ( title #bc %all apply to a project "u ?is section if su* rate is applicable to ! ,/ate 9 :i* su* project is c>ri$ out4 7#c7 ,c]ta9 projects ,section #ecbc7;i7 applies to projects c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection1 unless a l[] %>e p]c5tage is reque/$4 7j7 ,prim>y urbaniz$ area ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m prim>y urbaniz$ area means an urbaniz$ area t-- 7#a7 has a population ( at lea/ #c1ejj1jjj1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ,c5sus2 or 7#b7 ext5ds into m ?an #a ,/ate & has a population ( at lea/ #bjj1jjj1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ,c5sus4 4 7b7 ,rulemak+ au?ority ,! ,secret>y may issue su* regulations z may be necess>y to c>ry out section #ecjh1 z add$ by subsection 7a74 #cjjg4 ,fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants 7a7 ,am5dm5ts to fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grant program ,section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ 1 ! foll[+ def9itions %all apply2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,core capacity improvem5t project ,! t]m core capacity improvem5t project-- 7,a7 7i7 means a capital inve/m5t 9 an exi/+ fix$ guideway sy/em t-- 7,i7 increases ! capacity ( a corridor by n less ?an #aj p]c5t2 or 7,,ii7 sub/antially increases ! capacity ( su* sy/em 79 "p or 9 :ole72 & 7ii7 includes a project t-- 7,i7 is prim>ily int5d$ to increase capacity by r$uc+ pass5g] travel "t 9 a corridor or 9 an exi/+ fix$ guideway sy/em1 includ+ = pass5g]s ) disabilities & ^? :o use :eel*airs2 & 7,,ii7 o!rwise meets ! requirem5ts ( clause 7i72 & 7,b7 does n include-- 7i7 elem5ts design$ to ma9ta9 a /ate ( good repair ( ! exi/+ fix$ guideway sy/em2 7ii7 elem5ts to improve g5]al /ation facilities 7o!r ?an /airs1 elevators1 ramps1 or escalators = pass5g] use7 or p>k+2 & 7iii7 acquisition ( roll+ /ock alone4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ small />t & ins]t+ /reaml9$ />t2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+ by /rik+ ,small />t & ins]t+ ,/reaml9$ />t2 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ small />t & ins]t+ /reaml9$ />t2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ! total e/imat$ net capital co/ is less ?an #a1jjj1jjj1jjj 7adju/$ annually = inflation72 & 7,b7 ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ or reque/$ "u ?is section is less ?an or equal to #ej p]c5t ( ! doll> am\nt specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ small />t & ins]t+ /reaml9$ />t2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 core capacity improvem5t projects1 includ+-- 7,a7 acquisition ( real prop]ty2 7,b7 acquisition ( rights-(-way2 7,c7 d\ble track+2 7,d7 signalization improvem5ts2 7,e7 electrification2 7,f7 exp&+ sy/em plat=ms2 7,g7 acquisition ( roll+ /ock associat$ ) corridor or sy/em-wide improvem5ts increas+ capacity2 7,h7 con/ruction ( infill /ations2 7,i7 con/ruction1 r5ovation1 & improvem5t ( /airs1 ramps1 elevators1 & escalators to improve accessibility ( ! sy/em or corridor = individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ individuals :o use :eel*airs2 & 7,j7 o!r capacity improvem5ts ! ,secret>y det]m9es are appropriate to increase ! capacity ( ! sy/em or corridor4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ small />t & ins]t+ /reaml9$ />t2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ! applicant & ins]t+ if applicable1 ! applicant2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! p]=mance t>gets & ins]t+ a p]=mance t>get2 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ 9 section #ecbf7;c77#b7 & ins]t+ describ$ 9 section #ecbf7;b77#b77;,a72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 to read z foll[s3 7#c7 ,te*nical capacity ,! ,secret>y %all use an exp$it$ te*nical capacity review process = a project if ! applicant-- 7,a7 has-- 7i7 dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod imm$iately prec$+ ! date on :i* ! applicant reque/s funds = ! project-- 7,i7 successfully complet$ at lea/ #a project pursuant to ?is section t is simil> 9 complexity to ! project = :i* ! applicant is seek+ an exp$it$ review2 & 7,,ii7 demon/rates t ! applicant cont9ues to h ! /aff exp]tise & o!r res\rces necess>y to implem5t a new project2 or 7ii7 dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod imm$iately prec$+ ! date on :i* ! applicant reque/s funds = ! project-- 7,i7 successfully complet$ at lea/ #a project pursuant to ?is section2 or 7,,ii7 fulfill$ read9ess requirem5ts relat$ to te*nical capacity = a comp>able project sponsor$ by ! applicant2 & 7,b7 c]tifies1 9 a mann] det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 t all project ov]sight requirem5ts applicable to ! project w be fulfill$4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i77,,ii7 by /rik+ initiates & ins]t+ has initiat$2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 z subclauses 7,,ii7 & 7,,iii71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ be=e subclause 7,,ii71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7,i7 det]m9es t ! applicant has complet$ #cj p]c5t ( design & eng9e]+ = ! project2 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i77,,ii7 by /rik+ initiates & ins]t+ has initiat$2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 z subclauses 7,,ii7 & 7,,iii71 respectively2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ be=e subclause 7,,ii71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7,i7 det]m9es t ! applicant has complet$ #cj p]c5t ( design & eng9e]+ = ! project2 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ clause 7iii72 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iv7 & 7v7 z clauses 7iii7 & 7iv71 respectively2 & 7,,iii7 9 clause 7iii71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ne$s ( ! corridor & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! semicolon & ins]t+ ne$s ( ! sy/em or corridor22 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a77iv7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a77iii72 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 :e!r ! project w increase capacity ( a corridor by at lea/ #aj p]c5t or sub/antially increase capacity sy/em-wide 79 :ole or 9 "p71 includ+ 9 ! mann] describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii72 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ or 7e77#b77;,a77v7 & ins]t+ or 7e77#b77;,a77iv72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ local res\rces & ins]t+ ! applicant demon/rate t local res\rces2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ or 7e77#b77;,a77v7 & ins]t+ or 7e77#b77;,a77iv72 7#g7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 by /rik+ subsection 7e77#b77;,a77iv7 & ins]t+ subsection 7e77#b77;,a77iii72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ or 7e77#b77;,a77iv7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ or 7e77#b77;,a77iii7 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,eligibility = adju/m5t ( c]ta9 crit]ion 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 evaluat+ & rat+ ! economic developm5t crit]ion ref]5c$ 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a77iii7 & 7e77#b77;,a77iii71 ! ,secret>y may increase #a po9t on ! #e-po9t scale 7high1 m$ium-high1 m$ium1 m$ium-l[1 or l[7 ! rat+ = ! economic developm5t crit]ion if ! applicant submits docum5t$ evid5ce t enact$ local policies promote h\s+ developm5t = areas accessible to transit facilities along ! project r\te4 7ii7 ,consid]ation2 consultation ,9 c>ry+ out clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 consid] :e!r ! evid5ce submitt$ by ! applicant w result 9 developm5t appropriate to expect$ h\s+ dem& 9 ! project area2 & 7,,ii7 consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t4 2 7,b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#e7 to read z foll[s3 7#e7 ,policy guidance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all issue policy guidance reg>d+ ! review & evaluation process & crit]ia ea* "t ! ,secret>y makes significant *anges to ! process & crit]ia1 b n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 ensure t ! policy guidance = /reaml9$ />t projects is reflective ( any diff]5ces 9 project scope1 co/1 risk1 & s\rce ( local f9ancial commitm5t comp>$ to projects "u subsections 7d7 & 7e72 & 7ii7 = core capacity improvem5t projects t propose to increase capacity 9 ! mann] describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii71 issue specific policy guidance = evaluat+ h[ su* projects may increase ! capacity ( ! sy/em or corridor4 7,c7 ,nonsub/antive policy updates ,not)/&+ ! requirem5ts ( section #eccd7k71 ! ,secret>y may issue or publi% an update to ! policy guidance describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 provid$ t su* update does n-- 7i7 impose a b9d+ obligation on an applicant "u ?is section2 or 7ii7 significantly *ange ! adm9i/ration ( ! exi/+ policy4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> & all t foll[s ?r\gh %all issue & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y %all ma9ta92 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ corridor & ins]t+ corridor or sy/em2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by /rik+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjab2 7#h7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+ by /rik+ ,small />t & ins]t+ ,/reaml9$ />t2 7,b7 by /rik+ small />t 9 ea* place x occurs & ins]t+ /reaml9$ />t2 7,c7 by /rik+ small />ts 9 ea* place x occurs & ins]t+ /reaml9$ />t2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i77,,ii7 by /rik+ initiates & ins]t+ has initiat$2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 z subclauses 7,,ii7 & 7,,iii71 respectively2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ be=e subclause 7,,ii71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7,i7 det]m9es t ! applicant has complet$ #cj p]c5t ( design & eng9e]+ = ! project2 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,eligibility = adju/m5t ( c]ta9 crit]ion 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 evaluat+ & rat+ ! economic developm5t crit]ion ref]5c$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 ! ,secret>y may increase #a po9t on ! #e-po9t scale 7high1 m$ium-high1 m$ium1 m$ium-l[1 or l[7 ! rat+ = ! economic developm5t crit]ion if ! applicant submits docum5t$ evid5ce t enact$ local policies promote h\s+ developm5t = areas accessible to transit facilities along ! project r\te4 7ii7 ,consid]ation2 consultation ,9 c>ry+ out clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 consid] :e!r ! evid5ce submitt$ by ! applicant w result 9 developm5t appropriate to expect$ h\s+ dem& 9 ! project area2 & 7,,ii7 consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t4 2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,c7 by /rik+ #aj days & ins]t+ #c bus9ess days2 7#i7 9 subsection 7i77#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 ! subp>agraph head+ by /rik+ ,small />t & ins]t+ ,/reaml9$ />t2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ small />t & ins]t+ /reaml9$ />t2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77iii7 by /rik+ small />t & ins]t+ /reaml9$ />t2 7#aj7 9 subsection 7j7 by /rik+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjab2 7#aa7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,e77i7 by /rik+ ,applicants & ins]t+ ,unless o!rwise provid$ by subp>agraph 7,g71 applicants2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by /rik+ ,to be eligible & ins]t+ ,unless o!rwise provid$ by subp>agraph 7,g71 to be eligible2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,g7 ,special rule ,an applicant seek+ a full fund+ grant agreem5t "u ?is p>agraph = a project t has a local f9ancial commitm5t ( n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! total net co/ ( ! project may n be requir$ by ! ,secret>y to submit a plan describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 or to collect data on ! curr5t sy/em describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,f74 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ #ae days & ins]t+ #c bus9ess days2 7#ab7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii7 by /rik+ 9 ! corridor & ins]t+ ( ! sy/em or corridor2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7iv7-- 7,i7 9 ! clause head+ by /rik+ small />t & /reaml9$ />t2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ small />t & ins]t+ /reaml9$ />t2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjab2 7#ac7 9 subsection 7m7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,pre-project developm5t phase co/s ,! ,secret>y %all pay ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( project co/s incurr$ by a ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal au?ority t c>ries out any "p ( a project describ$ 9 ?is section )\t ! aid ( am\nts ( ! ,gov]nm5t & accord+ to all applicable proc$ures & requirem5ts1 if-- 7,a7 ! project developm5t co/s ( ! project 7 incurr$ by ! ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal au?ority be=e ! date on :i* ! project ent]$ into ! project developm5t phase2 7,b7 ! project-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a project "u subsections 7d7 or 7e71 advances to ! eng9e]+ phase2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a project "u subsection 7h71 advances to ! con/ruction phase2 & 7,c7 ! ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal au?ority applies = paym5t ( su* ,gov]nm5t %>e4 2 7#ad7 9 subsection 7o7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 recomm5dations ( su* projects = fund+-- 7i7 bas$ on ! evaluations & rat+s & on exi/+ commitm5ts & anticipat$ fund+ levels = ! next #c fiscal ye>s bas$ on in=mation curr5tly available to ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 prioritiz+ projects submitt$ "u subsection 7u72 & 2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c71 z am5d$1 z subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,c7 a n>rative summ>y = projects = :i* ! ,secret>y adju/$ ! rat+ ( ! economic developm5t crit]ion pursuant to subsection 7g77#b77;,d7 or 7h77#f77;,c74 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i77,i7 by /rik+ & section #cjje7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji note2 ,public ,law #aad-id72 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,evaluations & rat+ ,concurr5tly ) updates made pursuant to subsection 7r77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress1 & make available to ! public1 report evaluations & rat+s1 z requir$ "u subsections 7d71 7e71 & 7h71 = ea* su* project t-- 7,a7 is 9 ! project developm5t phase2 7,b7 is 9 ! eng9e]+ phase2 or 7,c7 has receiv$ a full fund+ grant agreem5t4 2 7#ae7 9 subsection 7p7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+ by /rik+ rule & ins]t+ rules reg>d+ co/ effectiv5ess2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,= ! purposes & ins]t+ 7#a7 ,treatm5t ( c]ta9 capital co/s4--,= ! purposes2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,alt]native metric consid]ation ,9 mak+ a det]m9ation reg>d+ ! co/ effectiv5ess ( a project "u subsection 7d77#b77;,a77iii7 or 7e77#b77;,a77iii71 ! ,secret>y may consid]1 9 addition to ! measurem5t ( co/ p] rid]1 ^u reque/ ( ! project sponsor1 an alt]native metric = co/ effectiv5ess det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#af7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7s7 ,alt]native project deliv]y 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ contract requirem5ts 9 section #ecbe1 ! ,secret>y may all[ an applicant to ent] into a cov]$ project deliv]y contract ) respect to a project = :i* ! applicant reque/s funds "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,cov]$ project deliv]y contract def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ project deliv]y contract means-- 7,a7 an agreem5t t provides = bo? design & con/ruction ( a project by #a or m contractors ?r\gh alt]native project deliv]y me?ods1 includ+ con/ruction manag]_/g5]al contractor1 con/ruction manag]-at-risk1 progressive design build1 or any o!r alt]native project deliv]y me?od2 or 7,b7 a s+le contract = ! deliv]y ( a :ole project t-- 7i7 includes1 at a m9imum1 ! sponsor1 build]1 & design] z p>ties subject to ! t]ms ( ! contract2 7ii7 aligns ! int]e/s ( all p>ties to ! contract ) respect to ! project co/s & project outcomes2 & 7iii7 includes processes to ensure transp>5cy & collaboration among all p>ties to ! contract ) respect to ! project co/s & project outcomes4 7t7 ,special rule = risk assessm5t & lock-9 date ,) respect to core capacity improvem5t projects & new fix$ guideway capital projects1 ! ,secret>y may n det]m9e a maximum ,capital ,inve/m5t ,grant contribution or conduct a risk assessm5t until #abj days aft] ! project ent]s into ! eng9e]+ phase1 except ! ,secret>y may conduct a risk assessm5t e>li] ^u reque/ f ! project sponsor4 4 7b7 ,am5dm5ts to exp$it$ project deliv]y = capital inve/m5t grants pilot program ,section #cjje7;b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ pilot2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,def9ition ( specifi$ core capacity improvem5t project ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m specifi$ core capacity improvem5t project-- 7,a7 7i7 means a capital inve/m5t 9 an exi/+ fix$ guideway sy/em t-- 7,i7 increases ! capacity ( a corridor by n less ?an #aj p]c5t2 or 7,,ii7 sub/antially increases ! capacity ( su* sy/em 79 "p or 9 :ole72 & 7ii7 includes a project t-- 7,i7 is prim>ily int5d$ to increase capacity by r$uc+ pass5g] travel "t 9 a corridor or 9 an exi/+ fix$ guideway sy/em1 includ+ = pass5g]s ) disabilities & pass5g]s :o use :eel*airs2 & 7,,ii7 o!rwise meets ! requirem5ts ( clause 7i72 7,b7 may include project elem5ts design$ to a*ieve a /ate ( good repair ( ! exi/+ fix$ guideway sy/em2 & 7,c7 does n include-- 7i7 elem5ts design$ to ma9ta9 a /ate ( good repair ( ! exi/+ fix$ guideway sy/em2 7ii7 elem5ts to improve g5]al /ation facilities 7o!r ?an /airs1 elevators1 ramps1 or escalators = pass5g] use7 or p>k+2 & 7iii7 acquisition ( roll+ /ock alone4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ small />t & ins]t+ /reaml9$ />t2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 specifi$ core capacity improvem5t projects1 includ+-- 7i7 acquisition ( real prop]ty2 7ii7 acquisition ( rights-(-way2 7iii7 d\ble track+2 7iv7 signalization improvem5ts2 7v7 electrification2 7vi7 exp&+ sy/em plat=ms2 7vii7 acquisition ( roll+ /ock associat$ ) corridor improvem5ts increas+ capacity2 7viii7 con/ruction ( infill /ations2 7ix7 con/ruction1 r5ovation1 & improvem5t ( /airs1 ramps1 elevators1 & escalators to improve accessibility ( ! sy/em or corridor = individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ individuals :o use :eel*airs2 & 7x7 o!r capacity improvem5ts ! ,secret>y det]m9es are appropriate to increase ! capacity ( ! sy/em or corridor4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ n m ?an #h grants "u ?is subsection = eligible projects if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t & ins]t+ grants "u ?is subsection to ,/ate & local gov]nm5tal au?orities to assi/ 9 f9anc+ a new fix$ guideway capital project1 a /reaml9$ />t project1 or a specifi$ core capacity improvem5t project if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t2 7ii7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7iii7 by /rik+ clause 7iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 !re are private contributions to ! project1 :i* may include co/-effective project deliv]y1 managem5t or transf] ( project risks1 exp$it$ project s*$ule1 f9ancial p>tn]+1 & o!r public-private p>tn]%ip /rategies1 provid$ su* elem5ts are det]m9$ by local policies1 crit]ia1 & decisionmak+ "u section #ecjf7;a72 2 & 7iv7 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vi7 by /rik+ eligible ea* place x appe>s2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code12 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ = applicants t h & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod & ins]t+ z prescrib$ 9 subsection 7c77#c742 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i7 by /rik+ an eligible project & ins]t+ a project2 & 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,i7 by /rik+ eligible2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ eligible ea* place x appe>s2 7,e7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code12 & 7,f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,f7 ,consid]ation = specifi$ core capacity project ,= purposes ( mak+ a det]m9ation "u ?is p>agraph = a specifi$ core capacity project1 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :e!r ! project w increase capacity ( a corridor by at lea/ #aj p]c5t or sub/antially increase capacity sy/em-wide 79 :ole or 9 "p71 includ+ 9 ! mann] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii74 2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ an eligible & ins]t+ a2 7,b7 9 subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 by /rik+ eligible ea* place x appe>s2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i7 by /rik+ public-private p>tn]%ip requir$ & ins]t+ private contributions requir$2 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a7 by /rik+ #abj days & ins]t+ #ahj days2 7#g7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ eligible ea* place x appe>s2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ specifi$ be=e core capacity2 7#h7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ an eligible & ins]t+ a2 7#i7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ an eligible ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ a2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! eligible & ins]t+ !2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 by /rik+ an eligible & ins]t+ a2 7ii7 9 clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ eligible ea* place x appe>s2 & 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,iii7 by /rik+ 1 consi/5t ) ! t]ms ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 7iii7 9 clause 7iv7-- 7,i7 9 subclause 7,,iii7 by /rik+ eligible project ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ project2 & 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,iv7-- 7aa7 by ins]t+ specifi$ be=e core capacity2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ small />t & ins]t+ /reaml9$ />t2 & 7iv7 9 clause 7v7 by /rik+ small />t & ins]t+ /reaml9$ />t2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i7 by /rik+ eligible2 & 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ #ae days & ins]t+ #c bus9ess days2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ an eligible & ins]t+ a2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ eligible2 7#aj7 9 p>agraph 7#i7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ an eligible & ins]t+ a2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #be p]c5t & ins]t+ #dj p]c5t2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ #ge p]c5t & ins]t+ #fj p]c5t2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ an eligible project & ins]t+ a project2 7ii7 by /rik+ ! applicant %all repay & ins]t+ z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! applicant %all repay2 7iii7 by /rik+ ! eligible project & ins]t+ ! project2 & 7iv7 by /rik+ all eligible project & ins]t+ all project2 7#aa7 9 p>agraph 7#aj77;,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ an eligible project & ins]t+ a project2 7,b7 by /rik+ t eligible project & ins]t+ ! project2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ ! eligible project & ins]t+ ! project2 7#ab7 9 p>agraph 7#aa7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ,9 ea* annual report describ$ 9 subsection 7o77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all include a propos$ am\nt to be available to f9ance grants = anticipat$ projects "u ?is subsection42 & 7#ac7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ! semicolon & ins]t+ 2 or2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d74 7c7 ,transf] ( exp$it$ project deliv]y = capital inve/m5t grants program ,section #cjje7;b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 z am5d$ by subsection 7b71 is transf]r$ to appe> z subsection 7u7 ( section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,ensur+ flexibility 9 ,,cig project pipel9es ,! ,secret>y %all1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable & 9 accordance ) applicable /atutory requirem5ts-- 7#a7 ensure t an applicant 9 ! capital inve/m5t grant program has flexibility to move betwe5 project pipel9es provid$ "u subsections 7d71 7e71 7h71 & 7u7 ( section #ecji2 & 7#b7 m9imize ! adm9i/rative burd5 associat$ ) utiliz+ su* flexibility4 7e7 ,applicability ,! am5dm5ts made by subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7c7 %all only apply to a grant application "u section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t-- 7#a7 is submitt$ on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7#b7 is mov$ by ! ,secret>y betwe5 project pipel9es provid$ "u subsections 7d71 7e71 7h71 & 7u7 ( su* section aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7#c7 is = a project-- 7,a7 t prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act-- 7i7 ent]$ into ! project developm5t phase provid$ "u subsections 7d71 7e71 or 7h7 ( su* section2 or 7ii7 has submitt$ a complete application "u subsection 7u7 ( su* section to ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 ) a project sponsor t has elect$ to subject su* application to ! am5dm5ts made by subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7c74 #cjjh4 ,=mula grants = enhanc$ mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities 7a7 ,transf] ( section #cjjf7;b7 ( ! ,fix+ ,am]ica's ,surface ,transportation ,act ,section #cjjf7;b7 ( ! ,fix+ ,am]ica's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecaj note7 is transf]r$ to appe> z section #ecaj7;j7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,am5dm5ts ,section #ecaj7;j7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z transf]r$ by subsection 7a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+ by /rik+ ,pilot2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#f7 z 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e71 respectively2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ eligible recipi5ts & ins]t+ recipi5ts2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,c7 projects t improve access to a facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs or an organization or a facility t provides s]vices to vet]ans us+ funds provid$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs2 & 2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,an eligible recipi5t & ins]t+ ,a recipi5t2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ eligible project 9 ea* place x occurs & ins]t+ capital project2 7#f7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c71 z s r$esignat$1 & ins]t+3 7#c7 ,brief+ ,annually dur+ ! p]iod betwe5 ,octob] #a & ,decemb] #ca1 ! ,secret>y %all brief ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate on projects c>ri$ out dur+ ! mo/ rec5tly complet$ fiscal ye> us+ grant funds issu$ "u ?is subsection1 includ+-- 7,a7 an evaluation ( ! program "u ?is subsection1 includ+ an evaluation ( ! specific p]=mance measures id5tifi$ by ea* recipi5t pursuant to p>agraph 7#b77;,d72 & 7,b7 if applicable1 a detail$ description ( ea* project1 includ+ any activities !re91 c>ri$ out dur+ su* fiscal ye> us+ grant funds issu$ "u ?is subsection4 2 7#g7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ an eligible project 9 ea* place x occurs & ins]t+ a capital project2 & 7#h7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & ins]t+ ?is *apt]4 7c7 ,additional am5dm5ts ,section #ecaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 by /rik+ special2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#c77;,b77ii7 by /rik+ highways program & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod & ins]t+ transportation program "u section #bjc ( title #bc44 #cjji4 ,=mula grants = rural areas ,section #ecaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,insul> area ,! t]m insul> area means ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 & ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#c77;,b7 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,d72 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 & ins]t+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,d7 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 #a p]c5t %all be available to c>ry out p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,d7 #be1jjj1jjj %all be set aside ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ! rural & insul> f]ry competitive program "u section #ecci7;d7 z su* grants relate to an area describ$ "u section #ecci7;d77#b77;,b74 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c7 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,d72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 by /rik+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 t are n apportion$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 & ins]t+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,d7 t are n apportion$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a72 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,insul> area public transportation assi/ance program ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all be equally apportion$ = grants to insul> areas = any purpose eligible "u ?is section "u su* t]ms & conditions z may be e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7f77#a77;,b7 by /rik+ facilities2 & ins]t+ facilities1 :i* provid$ ! project supports int]city bus s]vice to or f rural areas1 includes all portions ( su* facilities reg>dless (-- 7i7 ! geographic area 9 :i* su* facilities are locat$2 or 7ii7 :e!r or n su* facilities are us$ exclusively = int]city bus s]vice to & f rural areas2 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,d71 may be d]iv$ f am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,f$]al l&s transportation program e/abli%$ by section #bjc ( title #bc2 & 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by /rik+ to :i* & ins]t+ 7reg>dless ( :e!r su* a s]vice op]ates 9 #a or m ,/ates7 to :i*2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,= purposes ( & ins]t+ 7,a7 ,adv]tis+ & concession rev5ues4--,= purposes (2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,b7 ,9-k9d mat* ,) respect to an am\nt us$ z an 9-k9d mat* pursuant to p>agraph 7#c77;,f71 su* am\nt may n be us$ by any o!r recipi5t ( a ,f$]al aw>d1 includ+ ano!r ,f$]al aw>d "u ?is section1 to satisfy an 9-k9d or co/-%>e requirem5t = su* ,f$]al aw>d4 2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,e7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,f71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,m9imum apportionm5t ,not)/&+ clause 7i7 ( subp>agraph 7,a71 an ,indian tribe t receives an apportionm5t "u su* clause may n receive less ?an #j4je p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ "u su* clause4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,eligibility ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 funds apportion$ pursuant to ?is subsection may be us$ by an ,indian tribe 9 ! same mann] z a recipi5t ( ,f$]al assi/ance "u section #ecjh4 4 #cjaj4 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t ,section #ecad ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subsection 7,b77ii7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ! developm5t ( ins]t+ advance ! developm5t (2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ 7#a7 ,te*nical assi/ance & all t foll[s ?r\gh te*nical assi/ance2 & & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 make grants & ent] into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 & o!r agreem5ts 7includ+ agreem5ts ) dep>tm5ts1 ag5cies1 & in/rum5talities ( ! ,gov]nm5t7 to-- 7i7 provide te*nical assi/ance to recipi5ts ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt] = purposes ( enabl+ recipi5ts to-- 7,i7 m effectively & effici5tly provide public transportation s]vice2 7,,ii7 adm9i/] assi/ance "u ?is *apt] 9 compliance ) ,f$]al law2 & 7,,iii7 improve public transportation2 & 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh competitive bid process1 may & ins]t+ ?r\gh a competitive bid process12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ public-transportation-relat$ te*nical assi/ance "u ?is subsection & ins]t+ te*nical assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,a77i72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 7& r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,i7 ( su* p>agraph z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7ix71 respectively72 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,d7 by /rik+ subsections 7b7 & 7c7 & ins]t+ ?is subsection2 & 7,e7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 respectively2 7#b7 by am5d+ subsection 7b7 to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,transit work=ce developm5t c5t] 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a national transit work=ce developm5t c5t] & aw>d grants to a national nonpr(it organization = purposes ( support+ ! work=ce developm5t ne$s ( urban1 suburban1 ,tribal1 & rural public transportation au?orities across ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,duties ,9 coop]ation ) ! ,secret>y1 public transportation au?orities1 & labor organizations repres5t+ public transportation work]s1 ! c5t] e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all p]=m ! foll[+ duties3 7,a7 ,improve access to on-!-job education & relat$ skills tra9+ = frontl9e transit work]s by s]v+ z a c5traliz$ res\rce t provides compreh5sive & relevant in=mation on-- 7i7 transit-relat$ education1 pa?way programs1 & pr(essional developm5t opportunities2 or 7ii7 transit-relat$ appr5tice%ip1 s*ol>%ip1 int]n%ip1 & m5tor%ip programs4 7,b7 ,develop & ma9ta9 a compreh5sive work=ce /rategy to help coord9ate work=ce developm5t initiatives = ! frontl9e transit work=ce1 includ+ by-- 7i7 s]v+ z a repository = rese>* conduct$ by in/itutions ( high] education1 rese>* in/itutions1 or o!r /akehold]s reg>d+ ! transit work=ce & relat$ te*nical & skill developm5t2 7ii7 provid+ a =um to support collaboration & coop]ation betwe5 gov]nm5tal1 nongov]nm5tal1 & private public transportation sector /akehold]s reg>d+ ! advancem5t ( ! frontl9e transit work=ce2 7iii7 provid+ in/ructors ) ! necess>y in/ructional1 lead]%ip1 & communication skills to bett] educate frontl9e transit work]s2 7iv7 support+ p]sonnel or vet]ans ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces seek+ to transition to a c>e] 9 public transportation2 & 7v7 promot+ ! recruitm5t1 ret5tion1 job read9ess & prep>ation ( a skill$ frontl9e work=ce capable ( work+ ) new & em]g+ te*nologies t s]ve transit communities4 7,c7 ,conduct & implem5t te*nical assi/ance activities t promote m effective & effici5t tra9+ ( frontl9e work]s involv$ 9 public transportation ma9t5ance & op]ations4 7,d7 ,build aw>5ess ( y\?-ori5t$ programs & o!r robu/ outrea* programs1 includ+ = prim>y1 second>y1 & po/-second>y s*ool /ud5ts to enable su* /ud5ts to le>n ab\t public transportation occupations4 7#c7 ,duty to ma9ta9 tax-exempt /atus ,! c5t] e/abli%$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be op]at$ 9 a mann] & = purposes t qualify ! c5t] = exemption f taxation "u ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code z an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( su* ,code4 7#d7 ,political activities ,! c5t] e/abli%$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all be nonpolitical & may n provide f9ancial aid or assi/ance to1 or o!rwise contribute to or promote ! c&idacy (1 any individual seek+ elective public (fice or political p>ty2 & 7,b7 may n engage 9 activities t are1 directly1 or indirectly1 int5d$ to be or likely to be p]ceiv$ z advocat+ or influ5c+ ! legislative process4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ 1 z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a771 9 ord]2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 by ins]t+ #ecjh1 #ecaa1 aft] sections #ecjg1 2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,allocation ( funds ,( ! funds made available = ea* fiscal ye> "u section #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 to c>ry out ?is section-- 7#a7 #bh4eg p]c5t %all be made available to c>ry out subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 #ga4dc p]c5t %all be split equally & be made available to c>ry out ea* ( subsections 7b7 & 7c74 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,arm$ =ces ,! t]m arm$ =ces has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aja ( title #aj4 7#b7 ,high s*ool2 second>y s*ool ,! t]ms high s*ool & second>y s*ool h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #haja ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#c7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#d7 ,po/second>y vocational in/itution ,! t]m po/second>y vocational in/itution has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ajb7;c7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;c774 4 #cjaa4 ,bus te/+ facility 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,b7 by /rik+ facility = & ins]t+ facility =-- 7,c7 by /rik+ te/+ & ins]t+ 7#a7 te/+2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 9 ! case t a bus model is equipp$ ) an automat$ driv+ sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #caacb71 te/+ = ! compet5cies describ$ "u section #caadj7;b77#a77;,b77x74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #hj p]c5t & ins]t+ #fj p]c5t2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bj p]c5t & ins]t+ #dj p]c5t2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ describ$ 9 ?is section aft] model2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ au?oriz$ "u subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ma9ta9$ "u subsection 7a7 or au?oriz$ = te/+ pursuant to subsection 7g72 & 7,b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,bus te/ pass_/fail /&>d 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 ma9ta9 ! p]=mance /&>ds "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b77i7 t includes-- 7,i7 a bus model scor+ sy/em t results 9 a weight$1 aggregate score t uses ! te/+ categories "u subsection 7a72 & 7,,ii7 consid]ation ( ! relative importance ( ea* su* te/+ category2 & 7ii7 e/abli% a pass_/fail /&>d t uses ! aggregate score describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i74 7,b7 ,limitation on use ( funds 7i7 ,new bus models ,am\nts appropriat$ or o!rwise made available "u ?is *apt] may be obligat$ or exp5d$ to acquire a new bus model only if su* model has receiv$ a pass+ score "u ! /&>d e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii74 7ii7 ,rule ( int]pretation ,su* a pass+ score %all n be int]pret$ by any p]son or entity z a w>ranty or gu>antee t a new bus model meet any specific requirem5t ( a pur*as]4 7,c7 ,scor+ sy/em ,! ,secret>y %all collaborate ) ! bus te/+ facility ma9ta9$ "u subsection 7a71 bus manufactur]s1 & transit ag5cies to develop & update1 z appropriate1 ! bus model scor+ sy/em describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i77,i74 2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,advanc$ bus te*nologies & te/+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may1 ?r\gh ! facility ma9ta9$ "u subsection 7a71 subcontract ! te/+ ( new bus models equipp$ ) advanc$ bus te*nologies1 includ+ new bus models equipp$ ) automat$ driv+ sy/ems1 = ea* ( ! te/+ categories & compet5cies li/$ "u subsection 7a7 to a p]son or entity exp]i5c$ 9 te/+ su* new bus models1 provid$ su* p]son or entity is n a manufactur] ( a new bus model equipp$ ) su* advanc$ bus te*nologies4 7#b7 ,location ( te/+ ,! te/+ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may be conduct$ at a facility o!r ?an ! facility ma9ta9$ "u subsection 7a7 if ! ,secret>y has det]m9$ t ! facility ma9ta9$ "u subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 is n equipp$ to te/ su* new bus models2 7,b7 does n h ! k or exp]tise to prop]ly & effici5tly te/ su* new bus models2 or 7,c7 w\ld1 due to ! additional te/+ ( su* new bus models1 exp]i5ce unreasonable delays 9 ! te/+ ( bus models t are n equipp$ ) advanc$ bus te*nologies4 7#c7 ,sav+s clause ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! te/+ ( bus models )\t advanc$ bus te*nologies "u ?is section is n adv]sely affect$4 4 7b7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #cf mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all update "p #ffe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z necess>y1 to implem5t ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 #cjab4 ,crime prev5tion & security ,section #ecba ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ecba4 ,crime prev5tion & security 7a7 ,eligible exp5se ,= purposes ( exp5d+ f9ancial assi/ance describ$ "u section #ecjg7;c77#a77;,j71 ! foll[+ activities & projects %all be consid]$ by ! ,secret>y to be an eligible exp5se3 7#a7 ,a project to increase light+ 9 or adjac5t to a public transportation sy/em1 includ+ ! int]city bus portion ( a f$]ally fund$ public transportation facility & jo9t-use facility 7includ+ bus /ops1 subway /ations1 p>k+ lots1 & g>ages74 7#b7 ,a project to increase cam]a surveillance ( an area 9 or adjac5t to su* sy/em4 7#c7 ,a project t provides an em]g5cy telephone l9e to contact law en=cem5t or security p]sonnel 9 an area 9 or adjac5t to su* sy/em4 7#d7 ,a project to improve f>ebox infra/ructure across su* sy/em4 7#e7 ,a project to improve ! cyb]security ( su* sy/em4 7#f7 ,a project to improve te*nology1 includ+ any h>dw>e or s(tw>e inve/m5ts design$ to combat or report crime or improve security4 7#g7 ,a project int5d$ to increase ! security & safety ( an exi/+ or plann$ public transportation sy/em4 7#h7 ,a project1 includ+ a project = op]at+ co/s not)/&+ section #ecjg7;a77#a77;,d71 relat$ to-- 7,a7 f>e en=cem5t & ! prev5tion ( f>e evasion2 7,b7 hir+ transit (fic]s to police on public transportation & transit /ations1 includ+ 9 ! imm$iate vic9ity ( su* /ations2 7,c7 contract+ ) local police dep>tm5ts to increase (fic] pres5ce on public transportation sy/ems & relat$ facilities1 includ+ 9 ! imm$iate vic9ity ( /ations2 7,d7 hir+ transit support speciali/s2 or 7,e7 o!r activities to r$uce crim9al activities on public transportation sy/ems1 includ+ int]city bus portions ( f$]ally fund$ public transportation facilities & jo9t-use facilities4 7b7 ,special rule ,n m ?an ! less] ( ! foll[+ am\nts may be exp5d$ by a recipi5t "u section #ecjg7;c77#a77;,j7 = eligible exp5ses describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#h73 7#a7 ,an am\nt equal to ! am\nt exp5d$ = eligible exp5ses describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 ( subsection 7a74 7#b7 #a4e p]c5t ( ! am\nt ! recipi5t receives = ea* fiscal ye> "u section #eccf4 7c7 ,transit support speciali/ def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m transit support speciali/ means an individual :o may be a non-sworn (fic] & is adequately tra9$ to c>ry out a v>iety ( duties design$ to improve ! security ( public transportation sy/ems ?r\gh ! kn[n pres5ce ( su* individual )9 a public transportation sy/em1 includ+ physical pres5ce abo>d vehicles1 & ?r\gh engagem5t ) ! public4 7d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is *apt] %all be con/ru$ by ! ,secret>y to prev5t ! f9anc+ ( a project describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 9 any case 9 :i* a local gov]nm5tal au?ority o!r ?an ! recipi5t has law en=cem5t responsibilities4 7e7 ,m&atory f>e evasion p5alties 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ ) fiscal ye> #bjbh1 ! ,secret>y %all )hold #aj p]c5t ( ! assi/ance available to a direct recipi5t1 z allocat$ 9 a split lett] or o!r simil> det]m9ation ( ! annual apportionm5t ( funds by a designat$ recipi5t "u section #ecjg = an urbaniz$ area1 9 ea* fiscal ye> 9 :i* a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t is n 9 compliance ) p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,/ate or local gov]nm5t compliance ,a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t is n 9 compliance ) ?is p>agraph if ! act ( evad+ a f>e paym5t = public transportation s]vices on any mode ( public transportation 9 ! urbaniz$ area = :i* a direct recipi5t receives assi/ance describ$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 is n ei!r a crim9al or civil (f5se "u ! laws ( su* ,/ate or local gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,public transportation s]vices 9 multiple jurisdictions ,9 any case 9 :i* a direct recipi5t provides public transportation s]vices to m ?an #a ,/ate or jurisdiction ( a local gov]nm5t1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! )hold+ ( funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 does n adv]sely affect any ,/ate or local gov]nm5t jurisdiction t is 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,! ,secret>y may n )hold funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 to any recipi5t = :i* all ( its s]vice area is cov]$ by a ,/ate or local policy1 or a collection ( ,/ate or local policies1 t is 9 compliance ) p>agraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,)hold+ ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t comes into compliance ) p>agraph 7#b7 9 a fiscal ye> 9 :i* funds are )held to a direct recipi5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all make ! am\nt )held available = apportionm5t to ! direct recipi5t4 7,b7 ,lapse ,any am\nts )held to a direct recipi5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 & n re/or$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 a fiscal ye> %all lapse4 4 #cjac4 ,g5]al provisions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecbc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 ! subp>agraph head+ by ins]t+ 2 notice ( det]m9ation aft] ,inve/igations2 7ii7 by /rik+ ,on receiv+ a compla9t ab\t a violation ( ! agreem5t requir$ "u & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! receipt ( any compla9t ( a violation ( an agreem5t describ$ 92 7iii7 by /rik+ %all inve/igate & decide :e!r a violation has occurr$4 & ins]t+ %all-- 7i7 inve/igate su* compla9t2 & 7ii7 provide1 9 writ+1 to ! individual t fil$ ! compla9t & ! recipi5t ( f9ancial assi/ance alleg$ to h violat$ su* an agreem5t or a regulation prescrib$ 9 accordance ) ?is section1 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y ) respect to-- 7,i7 :e!r ! recipi5t ( su* assi/ance violat$ ?is section or a regulation prescrib$ 9 accordance ) ?is section2 7,,ii7 ! facts und]ly+ ! compla9t2 & 7,,iii7 any action ! ,secret>y is tak+ 9 response to ! compla9t4 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ rem$y specifi$ 9 ! agreem5t & ins]t+ action ! ,secret>y takes to rem$y a violation ( an agreem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,b72 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#a7 by ins]t+ #ecjh1 aft] #ecjg12 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,s*oolbus & ins]t+ ,s*ool bus2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ s*oolbus ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ s*ool bus2 7#d7 9 subsection 7i77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ acquir+ vehicles & ins]t+ acquir+ vehicles or vessels2 7,b7 by /rik+ et seq47 or & ins]t+ et seq471 )2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ is = #he p]c5t & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod & ins]t+ 1 or z an eligible project 7z def9$ 9 section #ecci7;e77#b77 "u section #ecci ( ?is *apt] is = #ij p]c5t ( ! net project co/42 7#e7 9 subsection 7j77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ & n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* an applicant submits a reque/ to ! ,secret>y to waive ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a7 aft] p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab1 & annually !reaft]1 ! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! 2 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 on an annual basis1 aft] %all2 7iii7 by /rik+ a report li/+ any waiv] & ins]t+ a report li/+-- 7,i7 any waiv] 2 7iv7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 any ext5sions ( an application to waive ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ! rationale z to :y a det]m9ation requires additional "t consid] prior to issu+ a writt5 det]m9ation4 7ii7 ,exception ,9 ! ev5t ! ,secret>y issues few] ?an #c or no waiv]s provid$ = "u p>agraph 7#b7 dur+ ! prec$+ ye>1 ! ,secret>y may brief ! ,committees describ$ 9 clause 7i7 9 lieu ( submitt+ a report "u su* clause4 2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,ext5sion ,if1 ^u review ( ! facts & /atus ( an application to waive ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! "t provid$ to make a writt5 det]m9ation is insuffici5t1 ! ,secret>y may approve an ext5sion ( su* det]m9ation deadl9e by n m ?an #f mon?s4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7r7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,a recipi5t & ins]t+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al4--,a recipi5t2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ,9 det]m9+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 det]m9+ reasonable access "u p>agraph 7#a71 a recipi5t ( assi/ance %all-- 7,a7 consid] capacity requirem5ts ( ! recipi5t ( assi/ance & ! ext5t to :i* access w\ld be detrim5tal to exi/+ public transportation s]vices2 & 7,b7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] receiv+ a reque/ = access to su* facility f a private int]city or *>t] transportation op]ator-- 7i7 provide a writt5 response to ! reque/or2 & 7ii7 simultane\sly provide a copy ( su* response to ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to-- 7,a7 limit ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to act z o!rwise au?oriz$ by law to ensure prop] use (1 & au?orize access to1 f$]ally fund$ public transportation facilities2 or 7,b7 require a recipi5t ( f$]al assi/ance "u ?is *apt] to fund special facilities = private int]city or *>t] op]ators4 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7u7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,cov]$ entity ,! t]m cov]$ entity means an entity 7includ+ a corporation1 p>tn]%ip1 association1 organization1 or o!r entity7-- 7i7 ! pr9cipal place ( bus9ess ( :i* is 9 a cov]$ nation2 7ii7 t is headqu>t]$ 91 incorporat$ 91 or o!rwise organiz$ "u ! laws ( a cov]$ nation2 7iii7 t1 reg>dless ( :]e ! entity is organiz$ or do+ bus9ess1 is own$ or controll$ by a cov]$ nation or cov]$ individual1 includ+ circum/ances 9 :i* a cov]$ individual possesses ! p[] to det]m9e1 direct1 or decide matt]s affect+ ! entity-- 7,i7 ?r\gh-- 7aa7 ! own]%ip ( a majority ( ! total out/&+ vot+ int]e/ 9 ! entity2 7bb7 bo>d repres5tation2 7cc7 proxy vot+2 7dd7 a special %>e2 7ee7 contractual arrangem5ts2 7ff7 =mal or in=mal arrangem5ts to act 9 conc]t2 or 7gg7 o!r means2 & 7,,ii7 reg>dless ( :e!r ! p[] is-- 7aa7 direct2 or 7bb7 ex]cis$ or unex]cis$2 7iv7 is own$ or controll$ by a subsidi>y or affiliate ( an entity describ$ 9 clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii71 or t is ! majority own] ( a jo9t v5ture ) an entity describ$ 9 clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii72 7v7 is a manufactur] f :i* ! procurem5t ( roll+ /ock 0 ev] prohibit$ "u ?is subsection2 or 7vi7 is an own] (1 successor (1 subsidi>y (1 or affiliate ( a manufactur] describ$ 9 clause 7v71 or is ! majority own] ( a jo9t v5ture ) su* a manufactur]4 7,b7 ,cov]$ fund+ ,! t]m cov]$ fund+ means any f9ancial assi/ance adm9i/]$ 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is *apt]4 7,c7 ,cov]$ individual ,! t]m cov]$ individual means any individual1 :]ev] locat$-- 7i7 ^: activities are directly or sup]vis$1 direct$1 controll$1 f9anc$1 or subsidiz$1 9 :ole or 9 majority "p1 by a cov]$ nation or cov]$ entity2 7ii7 :o acts z an ag5t1 repres5tative1 or employee ( a cov]$ nation or an individual describ$ 9 clause 7i72 7iii7 :o acts 9 any o!r capacity at ! ord] (1 at ! reque/ (1 or "u ! direction or control ( a cov]$ nation or an individual describ$ 9 clause 7i72 or 7iv7 :o-- 7,i7 is a citiz5 or resid5t ( a cov]$ nation or a c\ntry controll$ by a cov]$ nation2 & 7,,ii7 is n a citiz5 or p]man5t resid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,d7 ,cov]$ nation ,! t]m cov]$ nation has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #dhgb7;d7 ( title #aj4 7,e7 ,cov]$ vehicle ,! t]m cov]$ vehicle means roll+ /ock t-- 7i7 is produc$ or provid$ by a cov]$ entity includ$ on ! li/ develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b72 or 7ii7 incorporates an electric p[] tra9 manufactur$ or provid$ by a cov]$ entity includ$ on ! li/ develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 7,f7 ,electric p[] tra9 ,! t]m electric p[] tra9 has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ega4cje ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act74 7#b7 ,prohibition 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 on & aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 ! ,secret>y may n aw>d or obligate cov]$ fund+-- 7i7 = a contract or subcontract = ! procurem5t ( a cov]$ vehicle2 or 7ii7 = ! con/ruction1 in/allation1 or ma9t5ance ( infra/ructure to fuel or *>ge a cov]$ vehicle t is a bus1 if ! applicable cov]$ vehicle is procur$ "u a contract or subcontract execut$ on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act4 7,b7 ,li/ ( cov]$ entities 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative1 9 consultation ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al & ! ,secret>y1 %all make publicly available1 includ+ on a publicly accessible website1 a li/ ( cov]$ entities t produce or provide-- 7,i7 roll+ /ock to :i* ! prohibition "u subp>agraph 7,a7 applies2 or 7,,ii7 electric p[] tra9s ! incorporation ( :i* into roll+ /ock w\ld r5d] ! roll+ /ock subject to ! prohibition "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,updates ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative %all update ! li/ requir$ "u clause 7i7-- 7,i7 bas$ on in=mation provid$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative by ! ,attorney ,g5]al & ! ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 n less frequ5tly ?an-- 7aa7 once e #ij days dur+ ! #ahj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( initial publication ( ! li/ "u su* clause2 & 7bb7 annually !reaft]4 7,c7 ,exception ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may procure a cov]$ vehicle or con/ruct1 in/all1 or ma9ta9 infra/ructure to fuel or *>ge a cov]$ vehicle = purposes (-- 7i7 ! inspection or inve/igation ( a motor vehicle or equipm5t2 or 7ii7 motor vehicle safety rese>*1 developm5t1 or te/+4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,?is subsection1 includ+ ! & ins]t+ ,!2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ 7#d71 & ins]t+ 7#d72 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ t does n utilize cov]$ funds aft] subcontract2 7,,iv7 by /rik+ rail roll+ /ock manufactur] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ cov]$ entity2 7,v7 by /rik+ ! manufactur] & ins]t+ ! cov]$ entity2 & 7,,vi7 by /rik+ date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection & ins]t+ date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act2 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,contract completion ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 cov]$ funds may be obligat$ = a contract or subcontract t 0 eligible = assi/ance "u ?is *apt] "u ! provisions ( ?is subsection prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act until ! deliv]y ( roll+ /ock is complete "u su* contract & ?r\gh\t ! completion ( all contract w>ranties "u su* contract4 2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is subsection1 or ! application ( ?is subsection to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional or o!rwise invalid1 ! rema9d] ( ?is subsection1 & ! application ( ! provision to any o!r p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$4 2 & 7#h7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7w7 ,bus procurem5t assessm5t & maximum ,f$]al paym5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 imm$iately ^u enactm5t ( ?is subsection & at lea/ once e #e ye>s !reaft]1 c>ry out a review (-- 7i7 all applicable ,f$]al laws & policies relat+ to ! procurem5t ( bus roll+ /ock by a recipi5t ( ,f$]al assi/ance "u ?is *apt]1 includ+ policies1 processes1 & proc$ures relat+ to su* procurem5t set =? by ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration2 & 7ii7 relevant aw>ds to recipi5ts ( su* assi/ance t result$ 9 complet$ procurem5t ( bus roll+ /ock = use 9 public transportation )9 ! mo/ rec5t #e ye>s1 includ+ a comp>ative analysis ( vehicle compon5ts1 designs1 use ( p]=mance specifications 9 contract+1 use ( ,/ate & local pur*as+ s*$ules1 & total co/s associat$ ) ! procurem5t ( su* vehicles2 7,b7 update1 z necess>y1 policies1 processes1 proc$ures1 adm9i/rative guidance1 & be/ practices ( ! ,secret>y to ensure ! timely1 co/-effective1 & effici5t procurem5t ( bus roll+ /ock by a recipi5t ( su* assi/ance2 & 7,c7 beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjbi1 & on an annual basis !reaft]1 publi% a s*$ule li/+ ! maximum am\nts ( ,f$]al funds t may be us$ by a recipi5t1 on a p] unit basis & not)/&+ ! applicable ,f$]al co/ %>e1 to procure diff]5t comb9ations ( propulsion types & l5g?s ( bus roll+ /ock1 z su* am\nts are det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,maximum ,f$]al paym5t am\nt 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* maximum f$]al paym5t am\nt publi%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 & all[$ to be us$ 9 ! procurem5t ( bus roll+ /ock by a recipi5t ( ,f$]al assi/ance %all-- 7i7 acc\nt = all applicable ,f$]al procurem5t laws & adm9i/rative policies2 7ii7 n be con/ru$ to con/ra9 ! price ( su* bus roll+ /ock t a recipi5t ( f$]al assi/ance may procure us+ non-,f$]al funds2 & 7iii7 ensure ! procurem5t ( safe & reliable bus roll+ /ock = use 9 public transportation4 7,b7 ,maximum ,f$]al paym5t =mula ,= ea* unique comb9ation ( vehicle l5g? & propulsion type = :i* bus roll+ /ock is comm]cially available1 ! maximum f$]al paym5t %all equal an am\nt accord+ to ! foll[+ =mulas3 7i7 ,fiscal ye> #bjbi ,= fiscal ye> #bjbi1 ! maximum ,f$]al paym5t am\nt %all equal ! av]age ( all ( ! products ( #hj p]c5t multipli$ by ! price ( ea* procurem5t = a bus roll+ /ock comb9ation ( simil> propulsion type & vehicle l5g? procur$ )9 ! mo/ rec5t #e ye>s4 7ii7 ,fiscal ye> #bjcj ,= fiscal ye> #bjcj1 ! maximum ,f$]al paym5t am\nt %all equal ! av]age ( all ( ! products ( #ge p]c5t multipli$ by ! price ( ea* procurem5t = a bus roll+ /ock comb9ation ( simil> propulsion type & vehicle l5g? procur$ )9 ! mo/ rec5t #e ye>s4 7iii7 ,fiscal ,ye> #bjca ,= fiscal ye> #bjca & 9 ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! maximum ,f$]al paym5t am\nt %all equal ! av]age ( all ( ! products ( #gj p]c5t multipli$ by ! price ( ea* procurem5t = a bus roll+ /ock comb9ation ( simil> propulsion type & vehicle l5g? procur$ )9 ! mo/ rec5t #e ye>s4 7#c7 ,special rules = maximum ,f$]al paym5t s*$ule 7,a7 ,publi% date ,! s*$ule describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all be publi%$ n lat] ?an ,octob] #a ( ea* ye> 9 :i* ! maximum ,f$]al paym5t am\nt is 9 effect pursuant to ! =mulas 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,! s*$ule describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all include a maximum ,f$]al paym5t am\nt = ea* unique comb9ation ( propulsion type & vehicle l5g? = :i* bus roll+ /ock is comm]cially available4 7,c7 ,failure to publi% ,9 ! ev5t ! ,secret>y fails to publi% ! s*$ule describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 by ! date provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! mo/ rec5tly publi%$ s*$ule %all rema9 9 effect1 adju/$ = inflation bas$ on ! ,produc] ,price ,index prep>$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 7,d7 ,failure to publi% all comm]cially available comb9ations ,a s*$ule t omits a maximum ,f$]al paym5t am\nt = any comb9ation ( propulsion type & vehicle l5g? ( bus roll+ /ock t is comm]cially available %all be consid]$ incomplete & subject to p>agraph 7,c74 7#d7 ,sav+s ,clause ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all limit ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to apply ! applicable ,f$]al co/ %>e = an aw>d made "u ?is *apt] z su* co/ %>e applies to an aw>d = purposes ( procur+ or pur*as+ bus roll+ /ock4 7#e7 ,report to ,congress ,! ,secret>y %all issue a report to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate on ! results ( ea* review requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a74 7#f7 ,/ate pur*as+ s*$ule 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 ! ,secret>y %all exempt a recipi5t ( f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is *apt] f be+ subject to ! maximum ,f$]al paym5t am\nt relat+ to ! procurem5t ( a unit ( bus roll+ /ock if-- 7i7 ! recipi5t ( su* assi/ance-- 7,i7 procures a unit or m ( bus roll+ /ock us+ a ,/ate ,coop]ative ,procurem5t ,s*$ule pursuant to section #cjai ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id72 & 7,,ii7 su* coop]ative procurem5t s*$ule ensures ! procurem5t complies ) applicable ,f$]al procurem5t laws & adm9i/rative policies1 includ+ subsections 7j7 & 7u7 ( ?is section2 & 7ii7 ! coop]ative procurem5t s*$ule describ$ 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 all[s a recipi5t to select f a ,/ate-develop$ s*$ule ( /&>diz$ vehicle models2 7,,ii7 r$uces or elim9ates vehicle cu/omization options = ! recipi5t1 except = vehicle modifications bas$ on p]=mance specifications 7z def9$ "u section #ecbe7;f77#c772 & 7,,iii7 9 ! e/imation ( ! recipi5t1 r$uces ! p] unit co/ ( bus roll+ /ock = ! comb9ation ( propulsion type & vehicle l5g? be+ procur$ bel[ :at su* recipi5t w\ld o!rwise expect to pay ?r\gh a /&alone procurem5t4 7,b7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance to a ,/ate t seeks to develop a ,/ate ,coop]ative ,procurem5t ,s*$ule pursuant to section #cjai ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 7,c7 ,jo9t procurem5t cle>+h\se ,! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9 an updat$ li/ ( ,/ate ,coop]ative ,procurem5t ,s*$ules t comply ) ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a7 on ! jo9t procurem5t cle>+h\se e/abli%$ pursuant to section #cjai7;b77#d7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 7x7 ,advanc$ paym5ts = bus roll+ /ock 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any provision ( ?is *apt] or "p #bjj ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 a recipi5t may use assi/ance made available "u ?is *apt] to make an advance paym5t on a bus roll+ /ock vehicle )\t ! transit vehicle manufactur] obta9+ a p]=mance bond or simil> f9ancial arrangem5t4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts = advanc$ paym5t ,a recipi5t may make an advance paym5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 only if-- 7,a7 su* recipi5t has a sign$ pur*ase ord] & execut$ contract ) a transit vehicle manufactur] t includes advance paym5t provisions2 7,b7 ! grant ) respect to :i* su* paym5t is be+ made has receiv$ preaw>d au?ority pursuant to subsection 7m72 & 7,c7 9 ! case ( an advance paym5t = bus roll+ /ock1 su* model meets ! requirem5ts ( section #ecah7;e74 7#c7 ,limitation on advanc$ paym5t ,a recipi5t may n make an advanc$ paym5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 t is m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! total pur*ase ord] value4 4 7b7 ,reasonable access /&>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & make publicly available a reasonable access /&>d to ensure recipi5ts ( assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 comply ) ! requirem5ts ( section #ecbc ( su* *apt]4 7#b7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consult )1 & solicit fe$back f1 indu/ry /akehold]s & recipi5ts ( su* assi/ance1 includ+ repres5tatives f-- 7,a7 public transportation ag5cies2 7,b7 private int]city bus op]ators2 7,c7 *>t] op]ators2 7,d7 f$]ally fund$ public transportation facilities2 & 7,e7 o!r /akehold]s ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7#c7 ,brief+ ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] publi%+ ! /&>d requir$ by ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all brief ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate on ! cont5ts ( su* /&>d4 #cjad4 ,public transportation em]g5cy relief program ,section #ecbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#a7 by /rik+ to c>ry & ins]t+ or o!rwise made available to c>ry2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,p]iod ( availability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,any am\nts made available to an applicant aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act to c>ry out a project "u ?is section-- 7,a7 %all rema9 available = n m ?an #e fiscal ye>s aft] ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nt is made available2 & 7,b7 t rema9 unobligat$ at ! end ( ! p]iod describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be rec\p$ by ! ,secret>y to rema9 available = future applicants4 7#b7 ,ext5sion ,! ,secret>y may ext5d ! p]iod ( availability "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 if an insurance claim made by an applicant relat$ to a project t has receiv$ fund+ "u ?is section has n be5 settl$ )9 ! p]iod provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a74 4 #cjae4 ,contract requirem5ts ,section #ecbe7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 7#c7 by /rik+ ,a recipi5t & ins]t+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al4--,a recipi5t2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,p]=mance specifications 9 competitive procurem5t = bus roll+ /ock ,a recipi5t ( f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is *apt] t ent]s into a contract pursuant to p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 = purposes ( procur+ bus roll+ /ock %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 utilize p]=mance specifications 9 ! procurem5t process to acquire bus roll+ /ock4 7#c7 ,p]=mance specifications def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m p]=mance specifications-- 7,a7 means specifications-- 7i7 bas$ on ! function & p]=mance ( bus roll+ /ock "u specifi$ conditions1 & su* specifications may include useful life1 reliability 9 t]ms ( av]age int]vals betwe5 failure1 & capacity2 & 7ii7 t comply ) ! procurem5t process ref]5c$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b72 & 7,b7 may include additional crit]ia z ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 z det]m9$ by a recipi5t ( ,f$]al assi/ance 9 a competitive procurem5t process4 4 #cjaf4 ,transit asset managem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecbf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ecbf4 ,transit asset managem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9-- 7#a7 a national transit asset managem5t sy/em = purposes ( monitor+ & manag+ public transportation capital assets to enhance safety1 r$uce ma9t5ance co/s1 increase reliability1 & improve p]=mance ( public transportation sy/ems2 & 7#b7 objective /&>ds = measur+ ! condition ( capital assets ( recipi5ts1 includ+ equipm5t1 roll+ /ock1 infra/ructure1 & facilities1 = purposes ( det]m9+ /ate ( good repair4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all require a transit provid] to-- 7#a7 develop a transit asset managem5t plan2 7#b7 n less frequ5tly ?an once p] fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! transit provid] receives ,f$]al assi/ance-- 7,a7 e/abli% p]=mance t>gets ) respect to ! /ate ( good repair /&>ds prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y "u "p #fbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation72 7,b7 submit to ! ,secret>y a data report t details-- 7i7 condition in=mation = all assets ( ! public transportation sy/em ( su* provid]2 & 7ii7 ! p]=mance t>gets e/abli%$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 = ! subsequ5t fiscal ye>2 & 7,c7 submit to ! ,secret>y a n>rative report t-- 7i7 describes any *ange 9 ! condition ( ! public transportation sy/em f ! ye> imm$iately prec$+ ! ye> = :i* ! report is submitt$2 & 7ii7 describes ! progress made dur+ ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report t[>d meet+ ea* p]=mance t>get e/abli%$ by ! transit provid] pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b7 ) respect to su* p]iod2 & 7#c7 report any additional in=mation ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate to demon/rate compliance ) ! /ate ( good repair /&>ds prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y "u "p #fbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7c7 ,transit asset managem5t = c]ta9 transit provid]s ,= purposes ( comply+ ) ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7b71 a ti] ,,ii provid] may1 at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y1 coord9ate ) a sponsor4 7d7 ,support tools & te*nical assi/ance ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 develop an analytical process or decision support tool = use by a transit provid] subject to ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7b7 t-- 7,a7 aids 9 e/imat+ ! am\nt ( capital inve/m5t ne$$ = a public transportation sy/em ov] "t2 7,b7 assi/s ) asset inve/m5t prioritization )9 a public transportation sy/em2 & 7,c7 enables cont9u\s monitor+ ( capital assets & ! real-"t p]=mance ( su* assets2 7#b7 provide te*nical assi/ance to su* provid]s2 & 7#c7 ma9ta91 & p]iodically update1 a transit asset managem5t sy/em guide to fo/] consi/5cy 9 transit sy/em asset managem5t practices by su* provid]s4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,sponsor ,! t]m sponsor means a ,/ate1 a designat$ recipi5t1 or a direct recipi5t t develops a gr\p transportation asset managem5t plan on behalf ( at lea/ #a ti] ,,ii provid]4 7#b7 ,ti] ,,ii provid] ,! t]m ti] ,,ii provid] has ! mean+ prescrib$ by "p #fbe4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7#c7 ,transit asset managem5t sy/em ,! t]m transit asset managem5t sy/em means a /rategic & sy/ematic process ( op]at+1 ma9ta9+1 & improv+ public transportation capital assets effectively ?r\gh\t ! life cycle ( su* assets4 7#d7 ,transit provid] ,! t]m transit provid] means a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is *apt] t owns1 op]ates1 or manages capital assets us$ 9 provid+ public transportation4 4 7b7 ,sav+s clause ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section to section #ecbf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all n be con/ru$ by ! ,secret>y to-- 7#a7 require any updates to ! regulations promulgat$ 9 "p #fbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 7or any successor regulation7 = purposes ( adm9i/]+ su* section1 z am5d$2 & 7#b7 impose any requirem5ts on a ti] ,,ii provid] 7z su* t]m is prescrib$ by "p #fbe4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation7 t is 9 addition to ! requirem5ts impos$ on su* a provid] "u su* "p1 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #cjag4 ,project managem5t ov]sight ,section #ecbg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#ab7 by /rik+ qu>t]ly & ins]t+ annually2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ section #ecch7;f7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! semicolon & ins]t+ section #ecch7;c7 t excludes-- 7,a7 a project to ma9ta9 or rehabilitate a vehicle2 or 7,b7 a project ) an e/imat$ total co/ ( less ?an #a1jjj1jjj1jjj except if ! ,secret>y det]m9es project managem5t ov]sight w b5efit ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t or ! recipi5t2 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ qu>t]ly 9 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ annual4 #cjah4 ,public transportation safety program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,def9ition ( recipi5t ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m recipi5t means a ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal au?ority1 or any o!r op]ator ( a public transportation sy/em1 t receives f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is *apt]4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ create & implem5t & ins]t+ ma9ta92 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ include2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ include be=e safety p]=mance crit]ia2 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 consid] transit asset managem5t plans1 includ+ ! /ate ( good repair ( capital assets1 z su* plans relate to ! safety p]=mance ( public transportation sy/ems2 2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by ins]t+ include be=e m9imum safety p]=mance2 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by ins]t+ provide in=mation s\rces on be=e precaution>y & reactive2 7vi7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by ins]t+ e/abli% volunt>y be=e m9imum safety /&>ds to ensure2 7vii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by /rik+ a public & ins]t+ provide in=mation s\rces on ! public2 & 7viii7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 by /rik+ consid]ation1 :]e appropriate1 ( & ins]t+ enc\rage1 :]e appropriate12 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ "u p>agraph 7#a7 z necess>y & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 at lea/ once e #e ye>s42 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7 by /rik+ e/abli% & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ma9ta9 a public transportation safety c]tification tra9+ program & curriculum =-- 7#a7 ,f$]al & ,/ate employees1 or o!r designat$ p]sonnel1 :o conduct safety audits & exam9ations ( public transportation sy/ems2 & 7#b7 employees ( public transportation ag5cies directly responsible = safety ov]sight4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ ,ea* recipi5t or ,/ate1 z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 %all c]tify t ! recipi5t or ,/ate & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 ea* recipi5t %all c]tify t su* recipi5t2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ coop]ation & ins]t+ consultation2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,i7-- 7,i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ op]ations to improve safety by r$uc+ & ins]t+ op]ations to-- 7i7 improve workplace safety = frontl9e employees by r$uc+ 2 7,,iii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,,iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 improve pass5g] safety sy/em-wide1 includ+ ?r\gh a r$uction 9 ! numb] & rates ( assaults & o!r viol5t crimes on transit pass5g]s :ile onbo>d public transportation vehicles & 9 public transportation facilities1 includ+ int]city bus portions ( su* facilities & jo9t-use facilities :]e appropriate2 & 7iii7 mitigate f>e evasion sy/em-wide1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable4 2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,,ptasp draft+ & c]tification = small public transportation provid]s ,a ,/ate %all draft & c]tify an ag5cy safety plan describ$ 9 ?is subsection on behalf ( any small public transportation provid] 7z def9$ 9 "p #fgc4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations7 t is 9 t ,/ate unless su* small public transportation provid] notifies ! ,/ate ( int5t to draft & c]tify an ag5cy safety plan specific to su* provid]4 7#c7 ,c]ta9 exempt op]ators ,?is subsection %all n apply to an op]ator ( a public transportation sy/em t-- 7,a7 only receives ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u section #ecaj or #ecaa2 & 7,b7 does n op]ate a rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/em4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ roll+ av]age ( & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ roll+ av]age (-- 7i7 ! data submitt$ by ! recipi5t to ! national transit database "u section #ecce2 & 7ii7 any o!r data relat$ to sy/em op]ations & rev5ues1 z su* data p]ta9s to ! safety ( ! transit sy/em1 captur$ by ! recipi5t4 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ #j4ge p]c5t & ins]t+ #a p]c5t2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ includ+ modifications to roll+ /ock & de-escalation tra9+4 & ins]t+ includ+ modifications to-- 7i7 roll+ /ock2 7ii7 f>ebox infra/ructure2 & 7iii7 de-escalation tra9+4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e77#c7 by /rik+ ,9 ord] to obligate funds apportion$ "u section #ecch to c>ry out ?is *apt]1 effective #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* a f9al rule "u ?is subsection becomes effective & ins]t+ ,= purposes ( obligat+ ,f$]al assi/ance pursuant to ?is *apt]2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7i7 by /rik+ consult ) ! & ins]t+ obta9 ! concurr5ce ( !4 7b7 ,regulations2 guidance ,n lat] ?an #cf mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue or update su* regulations & guidance z may be necess>y to implem5t ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 #cjai4 ,adm9i/rative provisions ,section #eccd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 subsection 7h77#d77;,b77ii77,,ii77bb7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 except ! recipi5t may reta9 su* am\nts if ! recipi5t or a subrecipi5t c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! am\nts w be us$ 9 a capital project "u section #ecjg1 #ecjh1 #ecaj1 or #ecaa44 #cjbj4 ,national transit database 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecce ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ecce4 ,national transit database 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9 a report+ sy/em1 us+ a uni=m sy/em ( acc\nts1 to help meet ! ne$s ( individual public transportation sy/ems1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 & ! public1 z su* ne$s relate to hav+ access to adequate in=mation on :i* to base public transportation s]vice plann+4 7b7 ,in=mation requir$ ,! report+ sy/em describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 use uni=m categories to accumulate public transportation-- 7,a7 f9ancial in=mation2 7,b7 op]at+ in=mation2 7,c7 geographic s]vice area cov]age in=mation2 & 7,d7 asset condition in=mation2 & 7#b7 conta9 appropriate in=mation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to aid ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local gov]nm5tal au?orities 9 mak+ a public sector inve/m5t decisions4 7c7 ,requir$ report]s ,! ,secret>y %all subject a recipi5t ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance pursuant to sections #ecjg & #ecaa1 & any p]son receiv+ b5efits directly f su* assi/ance1 to ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7d7 ,data requir$ ,to be report$ ,! ,secret>y %all1 at a m9imum1 require a recipi5t describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 to report = inclusion 9 ! national transit database ! foll[+ in=mation3 7#a7 ,in=mation relat+ to a transit asset inv5tory or condition assessm5t conduct$ by ! recipi5t4 7#b7 ,data on assaults on transit work]s ( ! recipi5t4 7#c7 ,data on fatalities t result f an impact ) a bus4 7#d7 ,in=mation relat+ to a public transportation sy/em's rev5ue loss because ( f>e evasion = ea* mode4 7#e7 ,data on assaults & o!r viol5t crimes on transit pass5g]s :ile onbo>d public transportation vehicles & 9 public transportation facilities4 4 7b7 ,sav+s clause ,! am5dm5t made by ?is section to section #ecce ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all n be con/ru$ by ! ,secret>y to impose any requirem5ts on r$uc$ report]s1 includ+ volunt>y report]s1 t are additional to requirem5ts impos$ on su* report]s z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #cjba4 ,apportionm5t ( appropriations = urbaniz$ area =mula grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #eccf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by ins]t+ urbaniz$ area be=e =mula2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ subsection 7h77#e7 & ins]t+ subsection 7h77#f72 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,e7 by /rik+ section #eccg7;c77#c7 & ins]t+ section #eccg7;b77#c72 7#d7 9 subsection 7d77#a7 by /rik+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,c7 & ins]t+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,b72 7#e7 9 subsection 7f7 by /rik+ section #ecaa7;c77#c7 9 ea* place x occurs & ins]t+ section #ecaa7;c77#e72 7#f7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,c7 & ins]t+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,b72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #cj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #abe1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ section #ecjg7;h7 & ins]t+ ! competitive pass5g] f]ry grants 9 section #ecci7;d7 z su* grants relate to an area describ$ "u section #ecci7;d77#b77;,a72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#f71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#c71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#b7 #djj1jjj1jjj %all be set aside ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ! all /ations accessibility program "u section #ecjg7;h702 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ #c p]c5t & ins]t+ #e p]c5t2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ & 7#d7 & ins]t+ 7#d71 & 7#e72 7#g7 9 subsection 7i77#b77;,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7h77#c7 & ins]t+ subsection 7h77#d72 7#h7 9 subsection 7j7 by /rik+ subsection 7h77#b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7h77#c72 & 7#i7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,all /ations accessibility requir$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to ! am\nts requir$ to be exp5d$ "u section #ecjg7;c77#a77,k71 beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjbh1 ! ,secret>y %all1 on an annual basis1 det]m9e1 z applicable1 ! am\nt "u p>agraph 7#b7 t a direct recipi5t %all exp5d on cov]$ projects f ! total am\nt made available to ! relevant direct recipi5t pursuant to ! =mulas 9 ?is section to c>ry out section #ecjg4 7#b7 ,am\nt = cov]$ projects ,a direct recipi5t t allocates assi/ance made available "u section #ecjg to an inaccessible rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/em t is det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to h1 ) respect to all /ations or facilities = pass5g] use t are "u ! direct control ( ! direct recipi5t-- 7,a7 #cj p]c5t or few] ( su* /ations or facilities t are cov]$ /ations or facilities = pass5g] use1 ! direct recipi5t %all exp5d #c p]c5t ( ! total am\nt ( su* assi/ance made available to ! direct recipi5t2 7,b7 betwe5 #ca & #ej p]c5t ( su* /ations or facilities t are cov]$ /ations or facilities = pass5g] use1 ! direct recipi5t %all exp5d #d p]c5t ( ! total am\nt ( su* assi/ance made available to ! direct recipi5t2 or 7,c7 m ?an #ea p]c5t ( su* /ations or facilities t are cov]$ /ations or facilities = pass5g] use1 ! direct recipi5t %all exp5d #e p]c5t ( ! total am\nt ( su* assi/ance made available to ! direct recipi5t4 7#c7 ,brief+ to ,congress ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 ! ,secret>y %all brief ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate on-- 7,a7 ! /atus & types ( cov]$ projects initiat$ by direct recipi5ts us+ am\nts det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 any o!r in=mation ! ,secret>y det]m9es relevant4 7#d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,cov]$ project ,! t]m cov]$ project means a capital project to fur!r meet or exce$ ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 "p #cg or "p #ch ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7,b7 ,cov]$ /ation or facility = pass5g] use ,! t]m cov]$ /ation or facility = pass5g] use means a /ation or facility-- 7i7 con/ruction ( :i* began be=e ,janu>y #bf1 #aiib2 7ii7 :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es has n be5 made accessible to & usable by p]sons ) disabilities1 includ+ individuals :o use :eel*airs2 & 7iii7 :i* is 9 use = ! provision ( a rail fix$ guideway public transportation4 7,c7 ,direct recipi5t ,! t]m #8direct recipi5t' means a public entity t receives fund+ directly f ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration to c>ry out grants 9 urbaniz$ areas pursuant to section #ecjg1 :i* may include a designat$ recipi5t4 7,d7 ,inaccessible rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/em ,! t]m inaccessible rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/em means a rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/em ) at lea/ #a cov]$ /ation or facility = pass5g] use4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #eccf & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #eccf4 ,apportionm5t ( appropriations = urbaniz$ area =mula grants4 4 #cjbb4 ,/ate ( good repair grants ,section #eccg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a72 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,= purposes ( ensur+ ! safety ( public transportation sy/ems1 ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ to ma9ta9 public transportation sy/ems & ins]t+ to ma9ta9 su* public transportation sy/ems2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ au?oriz$ or2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 to read z foll[s3 7#d7 ,limitation ,! %>e ( ! total am\nt apportion$ "u ?is subsection t is apportion$ to an area "u ?is subsection %all n decrease by m ?an #j4be p]c5tage po9ts comp>$ to ! %>e apportion$ to ! area "u ?is subsection 9 ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ au?oriz$ or2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ subsection 7b77#a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#a72 7#e7 by /rik+ subsection 7f72 & 7#f7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7e71 z am5d$1 z subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7d71 respectively4 #cjbc4 ,au?orizations ,section #ecch ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ecch4 ,au?orizations4 7a7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re %all be available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund to c>ry out sections #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecab1 #ecad1 #ecah1 #ecbd1 #eccd1 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 & #ecdj-- 7,a7 #af1hfh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #ag1bje1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #ag1ebg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #ag1hce1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #ah1aeg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7#b7 ,allocation ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! foll[+ allocations apply3 7,a7 ,plann+ programs ,to c>ry out section #ecje-- 7i7 #bbb1icj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg1 ( :i* #ae1jjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecje7;i72 7ii7 #bbe1hbj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh1 ( :i* #ae1bjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecje7;i72 7iii7 #bbh1gfj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi1 ( :i* #ae1djj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecje7;i72 7iv7 #bca1gcj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj1 ( :i* #ae1fjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecje7;i72 & 7v7 #bcd1gej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca1 ( :i* #ae1hjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecje7;i74 7,b7 ,urbaniz$ area grants ,to c>ry out1 9 accordance ) ! =mulas set = =? 9 section #eccf1 section #ecjg-- 7i7 #g1gde1dgd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #g1hfi1ibb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #g1iif1cfa1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #h1abd1hbc1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #h1bee1cdj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,c7 ,grants = enhanc$ mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities ,to c>ry out section #ecaj-- 7i7 #ddg1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg1 ( :i* #aj1jjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecaj7;j72 7ii7 #dec1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh1 ( :i* #aj1ajj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecaj7;j72 7iii7 #dei1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi1 ( :i* #aj1bjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecaj7;j72 7iv7 #dfe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj1 ( :i* #aj1cjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecaj7;j72 & 7v7 #dga1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca1 ( :i* #aj1djj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecaj7;j74 7,d7 ,rural area grants ,to c>ry out section #ecaa-- 7i7 #a1jjg1fbb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #a1jbc1gdb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #a1jdj1abb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #a1jef1gfd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #a1jgc1fgb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,e7 ,public transportation innovation ,to c>ry out section #ecab-- 7i7 #de1bdj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #e1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 & 7,,ii7 #g1cga1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;i72 7ii7 #de1ifj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #d1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 & 7,,ii7 #g1dhi1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;i72 7iii7 #df1gjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #c1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 & 7,,ii7 #g1fji1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;i72 7iv7 #dg1ddj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #b1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 & 7,,ii7 #g1gca1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;i72 & 7v7 #dh1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #j to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 & 7,,ii7 #g1hed1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;i74 7,f7 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t ,to c>ry out section #ecad-- 7i7 #bj1dii1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #bj1hjf1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #ba1aah1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #ba1dcd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #ba1gef1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,g7 ,bus te/+ facility ,to c>ry out section #ecah-- 7i7 #g1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #g1aje1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #g1bab1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #g1cbj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #g1dcj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,h7 ,em]g5cy relief program ,to c>ry out section #ecbd-- 7i7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,i7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,to c>ry out section #eccd-- 7i7 #acb1gjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #ace1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #ach1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #adj1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #adc1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,j7 ,national transit database ,to c>ry out section #ecce-- 7i7 #f1bce1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #f1cce1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #f1dcf1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #f1eci1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #f1fdd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,k7 ,/ate ( good repair grants ,to c>ry out section #eccg-- 7i7 #d1fdj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #d1fde1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #d1fej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #d1fee1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #d1ffj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,l7 ,grants = buses1 bus facilities1 & f]ries ,to c>ry out section #ecci 7except subsection 7d77-- 7i7 #a1fie1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #a1hfc1gaj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #b1jad1hia1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #b1adi1eej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #b1bie1ejh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,m7 ,gr[+ ,/ates & high d5sity ,/ates ,to c>ry out section #ecdj-- 7i7 #hgc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #dde1bcj1jjj to c>ry out section #ecdj7;b72 & 7,,ii7 #dbg1ggj1jjj to c>ry out section #ecdj7;c72 7ii7 #hhc1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #dej1cha1jjj to c>ry out section #ecdj7;b72 & 7,,ii7 #dcb1gai1jjj to c>ry out section #ecdj7;c72 7iii7 #hic1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #dee1ehc1jjj to c>ry out section #ecdj7;b72 & 7,,ii7 #dcg1gag1jjj to c>ry out section #ecdj7;c72 7iv7 #ijc1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #dfj1hcf1jjj to c>ry out section #ecdj7;b72 & 7,,ii7 #ddb1gfd1jjj to c>ry out section #ecdj7;c72 & 7v7 #iad1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #dff1aia1jjj to c>ry out section #ecdj7;b72 & 7,,ii7 #ddg1iji1jjj to c>ry out section #ecdj7;c74 7b7 ,capital inve/m5t grants ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out section #ecji ( ?is title-- 7#a7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7#b7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7#c7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7#d7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7#e7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7c7 ,ov]sight 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a77#a7 to c>ry out a f9ancial assi/ance program or a grant program ref]5c$ 9 subsection 7a77#b7 = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #j4g p]c5t ( su* am\nts 9 su* fiscal ye> to conduct ov]sight activities = ea* respective program1 section #ecjh1 & section #ecbi1 includ+ ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,additional ov]sight 7,a7 ,,cig program ,( ! am\nt made available "u subsection 7b7 = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #a p]c5t ( su* am\nt 9 su* fiscal ye> to conduct ov]sight activities = ! fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants program1 includ+ activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,o!r ,( ! am\nts made available "u section #fja7;f7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abb ,/at4 #digj71 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #a p]c5t 9 a giv5 fiscal ye> to conduct ov]sight activities1 includ+ ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,activities ,! activities describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are z foll[s3 7,a7 ,activities to ov]see ! con/ruction ( a major capital project4 7,b7 ,activities to review & audit ! safety & security1 procurem5t1 managem5t1 & f9ancial compliance ( a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( funds "u ?is *apt]4 7,c7 ,activities to provide te*nical assi/ance g5]ally1 & to provide te*nical assi/ance to correct defici5cies id5tifi$ 9 compliance reviews & audits c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7,d7 ,activities to c>ry out section #eccd4 7#d7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s ,! ,gov]nm5t %all pay ! entire co/ ( c>ry+ out a contract "u ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,availability ( c]ta9 funds ,funds made available "u p>agraph 7#b7 to conduct ov]sight activities relat$ to ! fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants program %all be made available to ! ,secret>y be=e allocat+ ! funds appropriat$ to c>ry out any project "u a full fund+ grant agreem5t4 7d7 ,grants z contractual obligations 7#a7 ,grants f9anc$ f highway tru/ fund ,a grant or contract t is approv$ by ! ,secret>y & f9anc$ ) am\nts made available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund pursuant to ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,gov]nm5t to pay ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project4 7#b7 ,grants f9anc$ f g5]al fund ,a grant or contract t is approv$ by ! ,secret>y & f9anc$ ) am\nts appropriat$ 9 advance f ! ,g5]al ,fund ( ! ,treasury pursuant to ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,gov]nm5t to pay ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project only to ! ext5t t am\nts are appropriat$ = su* purpose by an ,act ( ,congress4 7e7 ,availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available by or appropriat$ "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #cjbd4 ,grants = buses1 bus facilities1 & f]ries 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecci ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by /rik+ & bus facilities & ins]t+ 1 bus facilities1 & f]ries2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#c77;,a72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ ! head+ & ins]t+ ,9 g5]al2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,a recipi5t & ins]t+ ,an eligible recipi5t2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ public ag5cies & ins]t+ local gov]nm5tal au?orities1 public ag5cies12 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ "u section & all t foll[s ?r\gh %all be & ins]t+ "u section #ecch7;a77#b77,l7 %all be2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ #bjf1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ccf1jjj1jjj2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ to all ,/ates & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod & ins]t+ equally to ea* ,/ate42 & 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,di/ribution ( rema9+ funds ,! rema9d] ( ! funds n o!rwise di/ribut$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be allocat$ 9 ! foll[+ mann]3 7i7 #fb p]c5t %all be apportion$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,c74 7ii7 #ch p]c5t %all be di/ribut$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,=mulas ,( am\nts allocat$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77i7-- 7i7 #ej p]c5t %all be allocat$ = use 9 urbaniz$ areas pursuant to ! =mula set =? 9 section #eccf7;c77#a77;,a72 7ii7 #cj p]c5t %all be allocat$ = use 9 urbaniz$ areas pursuant to ! =mula set =? 9 section #eccf7;c77#a77;,b72 7iii7 #ae p]c5t %all be allocat$ = use 9 urbaniz$ areas pursuant to ! =mula set =? 9 section #eccf7;a77#a72 & 7iv7 #e p]c5t %all be allocat$ = use 9 rural areas pursuant to ! =mula set =? 9 section #ecaa7;c77#e74 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ 7,a7 ,transf] flexibility = national di/ribution funds4--2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e77;,a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#d77;,a72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #c fiscal ye>s & ins]t+ #e fiscal ye>s2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #c-;fiscal-ye> & ins]t+ #e-;fiscal-ye>2 7,g7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#i72 7,h7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al4--2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ 2 ,public ,law #aad-id2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7,i7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#h71 z am5d$1 z p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g71 respectively2 7,j7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#aj7 z p>agraph 7#h72 & 7,k7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,special rule = t]ritories 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a t]ritory may use am\nts receiv$ pursuant to subsection 7a77#d77;,a7 = any purpose eligible "u section #ecaa z su* purpose relates to ! provision ( pass5g] f]ry s]vice1 includ+ ! acquisition ( a vessel to provide su* f]ry s]vice4 7,b7 ,t]ritory def9$ ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m t]ritory means any ( ! foll[+ t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates3 7i7 ,am]ican ,samoa4 7ii7 ,! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7iii7 ,guam4 7iv7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,subject to ! availability ( funds1 ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 by /rik+ "u ?is subsection & ins]t+ on a competitive basis2 7iii7 by /rik+ subsection 7a77#d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#c72 7iv7 by /rik+ buses & bus facilities capital projects1 includ+2 & 7v7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 buses & bus facilities capital projects1 includ+-- 7i7 replac+1 rehabilitat+1 pur*as+1 or leas+ buses or relat$ equipm5t2 & 7ii7 rehabilitat+1 pur*as+1 con/ruct+1 or leas+ bus-relat$ facilities2 & 7,b7 eligible projects4 2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al4-- be=e ,a ,/ate2 7ii7 by ins]t+ = a grant describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 be=e on behalf (2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ ,! submission ( a /atewide application & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,sav+s clause ,! submission by a ,/ate ( an application "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n preclude ! ,secret>y f consid]+ any application submitt$ by an eligible recipi5t 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c77 9 an urbaniz$ area ( su* ,/ate4 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ publicly be=e disclose2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ availability 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] & ins]t+ opportunity2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ publicly available be=e summ>y2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a7 by ins]t+ = grants be=e "u ?is subsection2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,! ,gov]nm5t & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 section #ecbc7;i71 ! ,gov]nm5t2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ an eligible project & ins]t+ a project2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,c7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u ?is subsection may be d]iv$ f 9-k9d contributions4 2 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by ins]t+ = grants be=e "u ?is subsection2 7,h7 9 p>agraph 7#i77;,a7 by /rik+ eligible2 7,i7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7 by /rik+ & subsection 7c72 7,j7 9 p>agraph 7#aa7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al4--2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ 2 ,public ,law #aad-id2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7,k7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#aa7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#aj71 respectively2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ ,an eligible project & ins]t+ ,a project 2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 by /rik+ subp>agraph & ins]t+ p>agraph2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#g7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#e72 7ii7 by transf]r+ & r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c71 z am5d$1 to appe> z subsection 7b77#aa7 7& r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subsection 7b77#aa71 z s transf]r$ & r$esignat+1 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively72 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ or "u subsection 7b7 = projects & ins]t+ = eligible projects2 & 7iv7 by transf]r+ & r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d71 z am5d$1 to appe> z subsection 7b77#ab7 7& r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vi7 ( subsection 7b77#ab71 z s transf]r$ & r$esignat$1 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f71 respectively72 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c71 z am5d$2 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d72 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ %all aft] ,secret>y2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ %all consid] & ins]t+ = eligible projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 give consid]ation to2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a p]iod2 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7iv7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,a7 z subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7v7 by ins]t+ be=e subp>agraph 7,b71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,a7 = projects describ$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 consid] ! age & condition ( buses1 bus fleets1 relat$ equipm5t1 & bus-relat$ facilities2 & 2 7,f7 by transf]r+ & r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e71 z am5d$1 to appe> z subsection 7b77#ac72 7,g7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#h72 7,h7 by /rik+ ! subsection head+ & ins]t+ ,def9itions4--,9 ?is section32 & 7,i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! enum]ator & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,9 ?is subsection--2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ 9 an eligible area2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e77ii7 by /rik+ ! semicolon & ins]t+ 2 &2 7iv7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7v7 by r$esignat+-- 7,i7 subp>agraph 7,a7 z p>agraph 7#a72 7,,ii7 subp>agraph 7,b71 z am5d$1 z p>agraph 7#b7 7& r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vii7 ( p>agraph 7#b71 z s r$esignat$1 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,g71 respectively72 7,,iii7 subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively2 7,,iv7 subp>agraph 7,e71 z am5d$1 z p>agraph 7#e7 7& r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#e71 z s r$esignat$1 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively72 & 7,v7 subp>agraph 7,g7 z p>agraph 7#f72 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7c77#a77 or relat$ infra/ructure "u subsection 7b7 or 7c7 & ins]t+ 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7e77 or relat$ infra/ructure "u subsection 7b72 7,b7 by /rik+ z describ$ 9 section #ecad7;b77#b7 7includ+ & ins]t+ 1 includ+2 7,c7 by /rik+ programs7 & ins]t+ programs12 & 7,d7 by /rik+ subsection 7c77#c77;,d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b77#ab72 7#f7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7c7 z subsection 7e72 7#g7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7c72 & 7#h7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,competitive pass5g] f]ry grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is subsection to assi/ designat$ recipi5ts1 ,/ates1 & local gov]nm5tal entities 9 f9anc+ pass5g] f]ry projects z su* projects relate to capital projects to pur*ase1 replace1 or rehabilitate pass5g] f]ries1 t]m9als1 & relat$ facilities & equipm5t4 7#b7 ,am\nts available ,= purposes ( c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #abe1jjj1jjj is made available ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to section #eccf7;h77#a7 = recipi5ts (-- 7i7 grants made 9 urbaniz$ areas2 & 7ii7 grants made 9 areas t are det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to s]ve rural & urbaniz$ areas2 & 7,b7 #be1jjj1jjj is made available ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to section #ecaa7;c77#a77;,d7 = recipi5ts ( grants 9 rural & insul> areas4 7#c7 ,grant requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant "u ?is subsection %all be subject to ! requirem5ts (-- 7i7 section #ecjg = recipi5ts ( grants describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a72 & 7ii7 section #ecaa = recipi5ts ( grants describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,f$]al %>e ( co/s ,except z o!rwise provid$ "u ?is *apt]1 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#d7 ,aw>d p]iod ,an am\nt made available to an applicant to c>ry out a project "u ?is subsection-- 7,a7 %all rema9 available = #c fiscal ye>s aft] ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nt is made available2 & 7,b7 t rema9 unobligat$ at ! end ( ! p]iod describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be rec\p$ by ! ,secret>y to rema9 available = future applicants4 7#e7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,maximum aw>d am\nt ,( ! am\nts made available "u p>agraphs 7#b77;,a7 & 7#b77;,b71 n m ?an #aj p]c5t may be aw>d$ to a s+le applicant4 7,b7 ,applicants 9 c]ta9 areas ,an applicant = an aw>d 9 an area describ$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 may n compete = am\nts made available to an area ref]5c$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 unless ! project = :i* ! application is made s]ves solely rural areas74 7#f7 ,competitive process ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* am\nts are made available = obligation "u ?is subsection = a full fiscal ye>1 solicit grant applications = projects on a competitive basis2 7,b7 aw>d a grant "u ?is subsection bas$ on ! solicitation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 n lat] ?an ! e>li] (-- 7i7 #ge days aft] ! date on :i* ! solicitation expires2 or 7ii7 ! end ( ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y solicit$ ! grant applications1 & 7,c7 if insuffici5t eligible applications are receiv$ = projects 9 areas ref]5c$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all reapportion any rema9+ am\nts (-- 7i7 ! am\nts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 to designat$ recipi5ts "u ! urbaniz$ area =mula program 9 section #eccf 9 ! foll[+ fiscal ye>2 & 7ii7 ! am\nts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 to ,/ates "u section #ecaa 9 ! foll[+ fiscal ye>4 7#g7 ,requir$ disclosure ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 publicly disclose all metrics & evaluation proc$ures to be us$ 9 consid]+ grant applications "u ?is subsection ^u issuance ( ! notice ( fund+ opportunity2 & 7,b7 publi% a publicly available summ>y ( f9al scores = select$ projects1 metrics1 & o!r evaluations us$ 9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection4 7#h7 ,rural set-aside = new f]ry s]vice ,( ! am\nts made available = rural & insul> areas "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 ! ,secret>y may aw>d n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( su* am\nt = projects to e/abli% pass5g] f]ry s]vice 9 rural areas & insul> areas1 unless ! ,secret>y does n receive en\gh qualifi$ applications = su* projects4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #ecci & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #ecci4 ,grants = buses1 bus facilities1 & f]ries4 4 #cjbe4 ,apportionm5ts bas$ on gr[+ ,/ates & high d5sity ,/ates =mula factors ,section #ecdj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7d7 z subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7c71 respectively2 7#c7 9 subsection 7a71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ section #ecch7;b77#b77,n7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ section #ecch7;a77#b77,m7 9 accordance ) subsections 7b7 & 7c742 7#d7 9 subsection 7b71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ subsection 7b77#a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a72 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7c71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ subsection 7b77#b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a74 ,b ,miscellane\s #caja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is title3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees ( ,congress ,! t]m appropriate committees ( ,congress means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tations2 & 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate4 7#b7 ,transit ag5cy ,! t]m transit ag5cy means an op]ator ( a public transportation sy/em t is a recipi5t ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #cajb4 ,protect+ bus op]ators f risk ( assault 7a7 ,bus driv] safety work+ gr\p 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,work+ ,gr\p7 to review-- 7,a7 transit bus design & safety /&>ds2 & 7,b7 transit ag5cy practices & protocols relat+ to ! retr(itt+ & procurem5t ( transit buses ) work/ation b>ri]s to protect op]ators f ! risk ( assault on a transit work]4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t a ,*air & memb]s ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p1 :i* %all be compris$ ( at lea/ #a repres5tative f ! con/itu5cies (-- 7,a7 transit bus manufactur]s1 includ+ orig9al equipm5t manufactur]s2 7,b7 rural transit ag5cies2 7,c7 urban transit ag5cies2 7,d7 transit bus work]s2 7,e7 transit bus ma9t5ance te*nicians2 7,f7 labor unions repres5t+ transit work]s2 & 7,g7 o!r /akehold]s ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7#c7 ,duties & recomm5dations ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all-- 7,a7 evaluate work/ation b>ri] designs1 includ+ factors relat+ to-- 7i7 ! airfl[ & v5tilation ( fully enclos$ work/ation b>ri] designs2 7ii7 ! developm5t1 c]tification1 te/+1 manufactur+1 in/allation1 & tra9+ associat$ ) v>i\s designs ( su* b>ri]s2 7iii7 ! safe egress ( op]ators & pass5g]s 9 ! ev5t ( an em]g5cy2 7iv7 ! accessibility ( work/ation areas = op]ators ) disabilities :5 su* b>ri]s are in/all$2 7v7 ! co/ ( procur+ & in/all+ v>i\s designs ( su* b>ri]s-- 7,i7 on newly manufactur$ vehicles2 & 7,,ii7 to retr(it exi/+ vehicles2 & 7vi7 any o!r work/ation b>ri] design factors ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate2 7,b7 solicit fe$back & insights f transit ag5cies & op]ators t use or are te/+ work/ation b>ri]s to mitigate assault on a transit work]1 includ+ transit ag5cies t h retr(itt$ exi/+ vehicles ) work/ation b>ri]s2 7,c7 assess a r&om sample ( safety managem5t sy/ems requir$ pursuant to "p #fgc ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 & develop$ by transit ag5cies ( v>i\s sizes1 to det]m9e ! efficacy ( su* sy/ems 9 successfully id5tify+ ! risk ( assault on a transit work] & apply+ mitigations1 includ+ work/ation b>ri] vehicle retr(its1 to r$uce ! likelihood & sev]ity ( occurr5ces ( su* assault2 7,d7 review & assess o!r optional physical features ( transit buses1 includ+ television monitors 9 ! pass5g] area ( ! bus t displays ! security monitor fe$ ( su* area1 to det]m9e :e!r su* features improve transit work] or pass5g] safety2 7,e7 evaluate ! co/1 feasibility1 & safety b5efits associat$ ) requir+ ! in/allation ( work/ation b>ri]s on fix$ r\te transit buses less ?an #cj feet 9 l5g?2 & 7,f7 make recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y on requir+-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y to develop p]=mance specifications1 9 addition to ! specifications ref]5c$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 = driv] work/ation b>ri]s in/all$ on fix$ r\te transit buses #cj feet or m 9 l5g? to protect op]ators f ! risk ( assault on a transit work]2 & 7ii7 z appropriate1 transit ag5cies to retr(it vehicles 9 rev5ue s]vice ) work/ation b>ri]s to protect transit bus op]ators f su* risk4 7#d7 ,reports to ,congress 7,a7 ,work+ ,gr\p f9d+s ,n lat] ?an #ab mon?s aft] ! ,work+ ,gr\p is e/abli%$1 ! ,*air ( su* gr\p %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report-- 7i7 detail+ all f9d+s & recomm5dations ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p2 & 7ii7 summ>iz+ any diss5t+ positions ( individual ,work+ ,gr\p memb]s1 if applicable1 on ! f9al f9d+s & recomm5dations issu$ by su* gr\p4 7,b7 ,,dot response ,n lat] ?an #c mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,*air submits ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all transmit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress ! position ( ! ,adm9i/ration ) reg>ds to ea* ( ! recomm5dations 9 su* report1 includ+ ! rationale = disagreem5t1 if applicable4 7#e7 ,support ,! ,secret>y %all seek to ent] into ! appropriate arrangem5ts ) ! ,national ,academies to support ! activities ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p4 7b7 ,bus op]ator safety & security requirem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! op]ator work/ation ( a newly manufactur$ fix$ r\te transit bus :i* is #cj feet or m 9 l5g? & pur*as$ ) ,f$]al funds by a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be equipp$ ) a work/ation b>ri] t1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 rea*es f ! bus floor to ! bus ceil+2 7,b7 is capable ( fully enclos+ ! op]ator work/ation & prev5t+ ! unwant$ entry ( unau?oriz$ p]sons1 fluids1 & objects into ! work/ation2 & 7,c7 does n imp$e ! l9es ( sight ( ! op]ator f ! work/ation to ! ext]ior ( ! bus4 7#b7 ,policy guidance ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue policy guidance requir+ ! in/allation ( work/ation b>ri]s to protect op]ators f ! risk ( assault on su* transit buses 9 accordance ) ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 & 9 do+ s1 to ! ext5t practicable1 take into consid]ation ! f9d+s & recomm5dations ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p "u subsection 7a77#c77;,f74 7#c7 ,updates ,! ,secret>y may update ! guidance requir$ "u ?is subsection z det]m9$ necess>y to protect op]ators f ! risk ( su* assault4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,assault on a transit work] ,! t]m assault on a transit work] has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,work/ation b>ri] ,! t]m work/ation b>ri] means a physical b>ri] t sep>ates a transit op]ator work/ation area f ! pass5g] area on a public transportation vehicle4 #cajc4 ,sp>e ratio modification 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may n issue policy1 regulations1 or guidance sett+ a transit vehicle sp>e ratio4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,subsection 7a7 %all n be con/ru$ by ! ,secret>y to-- 7#a7 prohibit a transit ag5cy apply+ = assi/ance "u su* *apt] f provid+ a ju/ification = ! acquisition ( new roll+ /ock at ! "t ( an aw>d application2 or 7#b7 preclude a transit ag5cy f us+ ,f$]al assi/ance1 z applicable1 to acquire a reasonable numb] ( sp>e vehicles bas$ on ! op]ational ne$s ( su* transit ag5cy4 7c7 ,deadl9e ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all update ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration ,circul> #ejaj4a;,f titl$ ,aw>d ,managem5t ,requirem5ts 7or any successor docum5t71 & any relat$ circul>s1 policy1 & guidance to con=m ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 #cajd4 ,special rule = c]ta9 transportation s]vices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,solely = purposes ( adm9i/]+ "p #fee ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation71 ! ,secret>y may n consid] a driv] = a transportation network company or a taxicab s]vice to be a cov]$ individual1 unless a recipi5t t is a contractee ( su* transportation network company or taxicab s]vice fails to-- 7#a7 make available to a cu/om] = ea* ride m ?an #a company provid+ transportation s]vices1 includ+ by a transportation network company1 a taxicab s]vice1 or a provid] ( public transportation2 & 7#b7 provide a writt5 or v]bal explanation to ! cu/om] on ! diff]5ces betwe5 ! alcohol & controll$ sub/ances te/+ requirem5ts1 z applicable1 = driv]s ( ea* company provid+ transportation s]vices1 includ+ provid]s ( public transportation1 made available to ! cu/om]4 7b7 ,limitation on transportation s]vices provid$ "u special rule ,a recipi5t ( f9ancial assi/ance "u section #ecjg1 #ecjh1 #ecji1 or #ecaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t ent]s into an agreem5t ) a transportation network company or a taxicab s]vice to provide transportation s]vices describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all ensure t su* transportation s]vices solely s]ve to supplem5t1 n supplant1 fix$ r\te or r\te-bas$ public transportation provid$ by ! recipi5t4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ individual ,! t]m cov]$ individual means-- 7,a7 an employee ( a recipi5t receiv+ f9ancial assi/ance describ$ 9 section #ecca7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 a contractor ( a recipi5t ( f9ancial assi/ance "u section #ecjg1 #ecjh1 #ecji1 or #ecaa ( su* title4 7#b7 ,public transportation ,! t]m public transportation has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,taxicab s]vice ,! t]m taxicab s]vice has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #acajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,transportation network company ,! t]m transportation network company means a corporation1 p>tn]%ip1 sole proprietor%ip1 or o!r entity t uses a digital network to connect individuals to driv]s = pre>rang$ transportation s]vices1 z def9$ "u applicable ,/ate or local law4 #caje4 ,innovative procurem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjai ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ or local be=e gov]nm5t ea* place x appe>s2 7#b7 by /rik+ & relat$ equipm5t ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ 1 roll+ /ock relat$ equipm5t1 & any o!r goods1 te*nologies1 or s(tw>e s]vices2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#b7 9 ! p>agraph head+ by ins]t+ or local gov]nm5t be=e coop]ative procurem5t2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e74 7b7 ,updates ,! ,secret>y %all update applicable policy1 guidance1 & regulations1 z necess>y1 to implem5t ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 #cajf4 ,transit aw>d managem5t sy/em improvem5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 ensure t ! transit aw>d managem5t sy/em1 z x is us$ by ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration to ensure t f9ancial assi/ance specifi$ 9 section #eccc7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 complies ) ! requirem5ts ( su* section1 notifies only p]sons & entities affect$ by ! relevant f9ancial assi/ance specifi$ 9 su* section4 #cajg4 ,public transit fir/ aid & em]g5cy m$ical kit equipm5t & tra9+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conv5e a transportation rulemak+ committee1 & designate su* committee pursuant to section #ajb7k7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to review & develop f9d+s & recomm5dations relat+ to :e!r or n cov]$ recipi5ts %\ld equip cov]$ public transportation vehicles & public transportation /ations ) fir/ aid kits & em]g5cy m$ical kits4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! transportation rulemak+ committee conv5$ "u subsection 7a7 %all consi/ ( memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ repres5tatives (-- 7#a7 roll+ /ock manufactur]s1 includ+ orig9al equipm5t manufactur]s2 7#b7 rural transit ag5cies2 7#c7 urban transit ag5cies2 7#d7 transit work]s2 7#e7 labor unions repres5t+ transit work]s2 7#f7 lic5s$ physicians2 & 7#g7 o!r /akehold]s ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,! transportation rulemak+ committee conv5$ "u subsection 7a7 %all consid]-- 7#a7 ! b5efits & co/s 7includ+ ! co/s ( r\te div]sions & em]g5cy /oppages7 ( requir+ cov]$ public transportation vehicles & public transportation /ations to be equipp$ )-- 7,a7 basic fir/ aid kits2 & 7,b7 m$ications or equipm5t necess>y to be includ$ 9 em]g5cy m$ical kits2 7#b7 :e!r ! cont5ts ( ! em]g5cy m$ical kit %\ld include1 at a m9imum1 appropriate m$ications & equipm5t t c practicably be adm9i/]$ to address-- 7,a7 ! em]g5cy m$ical ne$s ( *ildr5 & pregnant wom52 7,b7 opioid ov]dose2 7,c7 anaphylaxis2 & 7,d7 c>diac arre/2 7#c7 :at cont5ts ( ! em]g5cy m$ical kits %\ld be readily available1 to ! ext5t practicable1 = use by public transportation op]ators or ! g5]al public )\t prior approval by a m$ical pr(essional2 7#d7 tra9+ requirem5ts1 includ+ recurr+ tra9+1 = frontl9e employees ( public transportation ag5cies reg>d+ use ( fir/ aid kits & em]g5cy m$ical kits2 & 7#e7 ! /orage location ( fir/ aid kits & em]g5cy m$ical kits on bo>d cov]$ public transportation vehicles & at public transportation /ations4 7d7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ab mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! rulemak+ committee describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 is conv5$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report bas$ on ! f9d+s ( su* rulemak+ committee4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! ,secret>y %all include 9 ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 any f9d+s or recomm5dations submitt$ by ! transportation rulemak+ committee conv5$ "u subsection 7a7 to ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 if applicable1 any diss5t+ positions ( individual repres5tatives ( su* rulemak+ committee on ! f9d+s or recomm5dations describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & ! rationale = ea* diss5t+ position2 & 7,c7 any actions ! ,secret>y int5ds to initiate1 if necess>y1 z a result ( su* f9d+s & recomm5dations4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ public transportation vehicle ,! t]m cov]$ public transportation vehicle means roll+ /ock us$ 9 rev5ue s]vice by a cov]$ recipi5t4 7#b7 ,cov]$ recipi5t ,! t]m cov]$ recipi5t means a public transit ag5cy requir$ to e/abli% a compreh5sive ag5cy safety plan 9 accordance ) section #ecbi7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #cajh4 ,improv+ transp>5cy 9 c]ta9 urbaniz$ areas 7a7 ,rationale requir$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all require a designat$ recipi5t ( f9ancial assi/ance provid$ "u section #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #eccg1 or #ecci ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to provide a lett] detail+ ! rationale = ! split allocation am\nt det]m9$ = ea* direct recipi5t 9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( at lea/ #bjj1jjj individuals1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus1 if-- 7,a7 a =mula o!r ?an ! ,f$]al apportionm5t =mula set =? 9 section #eccf ( su* title1 includ+ a modifi$ v]sion ( ! ,f$]al apportionm5t =mula1 is us$ by ! designat$ recipi5t to suballocate ! total apportionm5t am\nt = ! relevant urbaniz$ area to ea* direct recipi5t = purposes ( c>ry+ out grants "u su* section #ecjg2 or 7,b7 population data o!r ?an data publi%$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus is us$ to suballocate ! total apportionm5t am\nt = ! relevant urbaniz$ area to ea* direct recipi5t = purposes ( c>ry+ out grants "u section #ecjg4 7#b7 ,failure to provide rationale ,! ,secret>y may )hold funds made available to a designat$ recipi5t = grants describ$ 9 section #ecjg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if su* recipi5t fails to provide a lett] detail+ ! rationale = ! split allocation am\nts pursuant to p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,t]m ( applicability ,a lett] ( rationale "u ?is subsection %all be updat$ n lat] ?an #cj days aft] a *ange is made to a split allocation process4 7#d7 ,sav+s clause ,solely = purposes ( )hold+ funds "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may n )hold su* funds to a designat$ recipi5t t submits a lett] ( rationale "u ?is subsection4 7b7 ,publication ( split lett]s ,! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration ea* split lett] receiv$ f a designat$ recipi5t ( f9ancial assi/ance provid$ "u section #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #eccg1 or #ecci ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ea* fiscal ye> 9 :i* ,f$]al assi/ance is apportion$ pursuant to su* sections4 7c7 ,designat$ recipi5t ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m designat$ recipi5t has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #caji4 ,ext5sion ( capital & prev5tive ma9t5ance grants to ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority ,section #fja7;f7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjcj & ins]t+ #bjca4 #caaj4 ,,gao assessm5t ( project cont+5cy am\nts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & end+ on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all include ) ea* report requir$ "u section #ecji7o77#b77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 an assessm5t by ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al (-- 7#a7 ! project cont+5cy am\nts det]m9$ to be reasonable by ! ,secret>y "u section #ecji7;f77#a77;,a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ) respect to ea* project = :i* funds 7 aw>d$ "u section #ecji ( su* title dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod imm$iately prec$+ ! report2 & 7#b7 ! relation%ip betwe5 ea* su* project cont+5cy am\nt &-- 7,a7 ! total capital co/ ( ! correspond+ project2 & 7,b7 ! capital inve/m5t grant program requirem5ts applicable to su* project1 includ+ :e!r su* project is a core capacity project1 a new />t project1 a /reaml9$ />t project1 or an exp$it$ deliv]y project4 7b7 ,solicitation ( fe$back ,9 c>ry+ out an assessm5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all solicit f relevant /akehold]s fe$back on project cont+5cy am\nts = projects = :i* funds 7 aw>d$ "u section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #caaa4 ,,gao report on univ]sal design to improve accessibility ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all assess ! ext5t to :i* transit ag5cies utilize univ]sal design concepts 9 ,f$]ally fund$ capital projects & submit to ,congress a report on ! results ( ! assessm5t t includes-- 7#a7 a review ( applicable ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration policy guidance & be/ practices relat$ to improv+ accessibility2 & 7#b7 recomm5dations = any su* legislative & adm9i/rative action z ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al det]m9es appropriate to improve accessibility 9 public transportation4 #caab4 ,,gao /udy & report on ,national ,transit ,database data quality 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all initiate a /udy to evaluate ! accuracy & consi/5cy ( data report$ to ! ,national ,transit ,database & assess ! efficacy ( curr5t protocols = ga!r+ & v]ify+ report$ data4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all review-- 7#a7 processes und]tak5 by transit ag5cies = purposes ( collect+ & report+ requir$ data to ! ,national ,transit ,database 9 accordance ) section #ecce ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+ an assessm5t ( transit ag5cy rev5ue report+2 7#b7 ! protocols ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration = ga!r+ & v]ify+ report$ data1 includ+ automat$ validation *ecks & manual review proc$ures2 7#c7 transit ag5cy compliance ) ,national ,transit ,database report+ requirem5ts2 7#d7 ! impact ( ,national ,transit ,database data quality on-- 7,a7 public transit safety2 7,b7 ,f$]al =mula apportionm5ts & competitive fund+ decisions1 z applicable2 & 7,c7 ! decision-mak+ ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration z su* decision-mak+ relates to aw>d managem5t & safety ov]sight2 7#e7 policies ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration t protect ! p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation ( p]sons involv$ 9 reportable security incid5ts2 & 7#f7 = ^? public transportation sy/ems /udi$1 ! community value ( ! public transportation s]vices provid$1 includ+ a review ( s]vice utilization rates & accessibility ( ! sy/em = families & individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ individuals :o use :eel*airs4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all consult ) repres5tatives (-- 7#a7 ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration2 7#b7 urban1 rural1 & ,tribal transit ag5cies2 7#c7 labor unions repres5t+ transit work]s2 & 7#d7 any o!r relevant /akehold]s z det]m9$ by ,comptroll] ,g5]al4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 & any associat$ recomm5dations4 #caac4 ,,gao /udy on transit sy/em rid] safety 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all initiate a /udy to assess ! ef=ts ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration to improve rid] safety on f$]ally-fund$ public transit sy/ems1 includ+ ef=ts to prev5t assaults1 h>assm5t1 & o!r security ?reats to pass5g]s & transit employees4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all assess ! foll[+ matt]s relat$ to transit sy/em safety3 7#a7 ,national data tr5ds & insights into ! causes1 risks1 & consequ5ces ( transit-relat$ assaults4 7#b7 ,! prim>y ,f$]al fund+ s\rces us$ = transit sy/em safety & security improvem5ts4 7#c7 ,! effectiv5ess ( common risk r$uction /rategies to improve safety1 includ+-- 7,a7 de-escalation tra9+1 trauma-in=m$ responses1 & pass5g] safety protocols2 7,b7 vehicle design /&>ds1 includ+ bus driv] work/ation b>ri]s2 7,c7 transit rid] education & aw>5ess campaigns2 7,d7 bus /op design /&>ds2 7,e7 ! deploym5t ( law en=cem5t (fic]s or transit ambassadors2 & 7,f7 p>tn]%ips ) m5tal heal? pr(essionals4 7#d7 ,! ext5t to :i* !re are b>ri]s to ! implem5tation ( safety improvem5ts & *all5ges transit op]ators face 9 improv+ safety1 :i* may include-- 7,a7 limitations on eligible use ( ,f$]al assi/ance2 7,b7 transit ag5cy f9ancial con/ra9ts1 includ+ z a result ( *anges 9 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local assi/ance2 7,c7 ! effectiv5ess ( risk mitigation /rategies t transit ag5cies h adopt$2 7,d7 procurem5t b>ri]s2 & 7,e7 coord9ation betwe5 ,f$]al ag5cies1 local ag5cies1 social s]vice provid]s & local law en=cem5t ag5cies4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all consult )-- 7#a7 ,/ate transportation (ficials2 7#b7 academic exp]ts 9 transportation safety1 crim9ology1 & public heal?2 & 7#c7 repres5tatives (-- 7,a7 transit op]ators1 includ+1 z applicable1 transit police or contract$ security ( su* op]ators2 7,b7 transit rid]s2 & 7,c7 urban1 rural1 & ,tribal transit ag5cies4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! initiation ( ! /udy describ$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 #caad4 ,,gao /udy on ,,cig data collection & report+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all initiate a /udy to assess ! efficacy ( data collection & analysis requirem5ts "u ! capital inve/m5t grants program pursuant to subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f7 ( section #ecji7k77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & make recomm5dations to r$uce ! report+ burd5 on project sponsors4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all assess ! foll[+ matt]s relat$ to ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f7 ( section #ecji7k77#b7 ( su* title3 7#a7 ,! typical co/ ( prep>+ an in=mation collection & analysis plan1 z requir$ "u section #ecji7k77#b77;,e7 ( su* title4 7#b7 ,! ext5t to :i* prep>+ ! plan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or ! collection ( data contributes to project delays4 7#c7 ,! ext5t to :i* project sponsors apply insights ga9$ f ! plan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 to public transportation relat$ activities o!r ?an activities c>ri$ out "u ! capital inve/m5t grants program4 7#d7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration utilizes data collect$ & submitt$ by a project sponsor 9 ! plan ref]5c$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = purposes (-- 7,a7 det]m9+ eligibility = a full fund+ grant agreem5t "u ! capital inve/m5t grants program2 & 7,b7 assess+ public transportation relat$ activities o!r ?an activities c>ri$ out "u ! capital inve/m5t grants program4 7#e7 ,any relevant policy guidance or circul>s issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration4 7c7 ,recomm5dations ,9 mak+ ! recomm5dations requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all consid] ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,opportunities to r$uce data collection & report+ requirem5ts pursuant to subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f7 ( section #ecji7k77#b7 ( su* title = project sponsors ) a significant am\nt ( local f9ancial commitm5t4 7#b7 ,crit]ia o!r ?an ! am\nt ( local f9ancial commitm5t secur$ by a project sponsor t ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration may use to apply r$uc$ data collection & report+ requirem5ts on project sponsors4 7#c7 ,! exi/5ce ( any r$undancies betwe5 ! data collection & report+ requirem5ts ref]5c$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & o!r ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration programs or data-relat$ report+ requirem5ts impos$ on recipi5ts ( assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( su* title4 7d7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all consult )-- 7#a7 indu/ry associations repres5t+ public transportation provid]s2 7#b7 transit ag5cies t complet$ a capital inve/m5t grants project 9 ! la/ #aj ye>s & fulfill$ ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f7 ( section #ecji7k77#b7 ( su* title2 & 7#c7 eng9e]+ or design firms t p>ticipat$ 9 deliv]+ projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( initiation ( ! /udy describ$ "u section 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report on ! results ( ! /udy & recomm5dations "u subsection 7a74 #caae4 ,,gao assessm5t ( p>atransit s(tw>e & te*nologies 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all assess ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act compliant p>atransit s(tw>e & te*nologies procur$ ) ,f$]al funds & make recomm5dations to improve s]vice effici5cy1 access1 & quality ( life = p>atransit rid]s :ile protect+ s5sitive rid] & sy/em data f cyb]security ?reats4 7b7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! assessm5t requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all consult ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,p>atransit rid]s4 7#b7 ,organizations repres5t+ rid]s ) disabilities1 includ+ individuals :o use :eel*airs4 7#c7 ,rural transit ag5cies4 7#d7 ,urban transit ag5cies4 7#e7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,access ,bo>d4 7#f7 ,labor organizations repres5t+ frontl9e public transportation work]s4 7#g7 ,?ird-p>ty provid]s ( p>atransit s]vice4 7#h7 ,p>atransit te*nology manufactur]s4 7#i7 ,=-hire transportation provid]s4 7#aj7 ,cyb]security exp]ts & /&>ds bodies4 7#aa7 ,o!r /akehold]s ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al det]m9es appropriate4 7c7 ,consid]ations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! assessm5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all consid] ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! ext5t to :i* p>atransit s(tw>e & digital int]faces provide effective access = rid]s ) disabilities1 includ+ diff]+ visual1 auditory1 cognitive1 & physical ne$s4 7,b7 ,! cyb]security ( p>atransit s(tw>e & te*nologies1 includ+-- 7i7 me?ods to ensure t p>atransit s(tw>e & data is protect$ f cyb]-attacks1 & :e!r !re are appropriate outcomes-bas$ objectives = protect+ ! confid5tiality1 integrity1 & availability ( sy/ems & data2 & 7ii7 :e!r exi/+ cyb]security frameworks & audit regimes 7includ+ ,,soc #b & ,,iso #bgjja1 or successor /&>ds7 are us$ z pot5tial ref]5ces or models = m9imum cyb]security expectations4 7,c7 ,! te*nical capabilities ( p>atransit s(tw>e & te*nologies1 includ+-- 7i7 ! role ( application programm+ int]faces or relat$ me*anisms 9 enabl+ integration ( multiple s]vice provid]s & support+ effici5t movem5t ( trips betwe5 provid]s2 7ii7 h[ real-"t r\te optimization & dynamic trip s*$ul+ capabilities impact p>atransit s]vice2 & 7iii7 ! ability ( p>atransit s(tw>e to support digital book+ int]faces t aggregate multiple provid]s4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! assessm5t "u subsection 7a7 is initiat$1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report detail+ ! f9d+s & recomm5dations requir$ "u subsection 7a74 ,c ,reorganization & ,consolidation ( ,*apt] #ec #cbja4 ,transf] ( c]ta9 sections 9 *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7a7 ,transf]s to section #ecbc 7#a7 ,section #ecjf ,section #ecjf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is transf]r$ & r$esignat$ to appe> z section #ecbc7y7 & is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a7 & 7b7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 respectively4 7#b7 ,section #ecbe ,section #ecbe ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is transf]r$ & r$esignat$ to appe> z section #ecbc7z7 & is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a72 7,,ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ clause 7ii72 7,,iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7aa7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ clause 7iii72 & 7bb7 by /rik+ ?is subp>agraph & ins]t+ ?is clause2 & 7,,iv7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d71 z am5d$1 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 7,b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ subsection & ins]t+ p>agraph2 & 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 z am5d$1 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b72 7,c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively2 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection & ins]t+ p>agraph2 & 7iii7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 z am5d$1 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 7,d7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively2 & 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively2 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 7iii7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection & ins]t+ p>agraph2 7,,ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 & 7bb7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 z am5d$1 z subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively2 7,,iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ clause 7i72 & 7,,iv7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 z am5d$1 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively2 & 7iv7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c71 z am5d$1 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 respectively2 7,e7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 z am5d$1 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 7,f7 9 subsection 7k7 by /rik+ subsection & ins]t+ p>agraph2 & 7,g7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7k71 z am5d$1 z p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#aa71 respectively4 7#c7 ,section #ecbg ,section #ecbg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is transf]r$ & r$esignat$ to appe> z section #ecbc7;aa7 & is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#ac7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,m71 respectively2 7,b7 9 subsection 7b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 7,c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively2 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 z am5d$1 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively2 7iii7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,b77ii72 & 7iv7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c71 z am5d$1 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 respectively2 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7d7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d71 respectively4 7#d7 ,section #eccb ,section #eccb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is transf]r$ & r$esignat$ to appe> z section #ecbc7;bb7 & is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 9 ea* place x occurs & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 by /rik+ ( ?is section 9 ea* place x occurs2 7,c7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ section & ins]t+ subsection2 7,d7 9 subsection 7c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 7,e7 9 subsection 7d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d71 respectively2 7,f7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7d77#b7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#d77;,b72 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 & 7,g7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7f7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#f71 respectively4 7b7 ,section #ecae transf] to section #eccd ,section #ecae ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is transf]r$ & r$esignat$ to appe> z section #eccd7l7 & is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 respectively2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 respectively2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 & 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7d7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d71 respectively4 #cbjb4 ,front matt] ( *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7a7 ,table ( sections ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! table ( sections 9 ! front matt] at ! beg9n+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,,sub*apt] ,i-,,g5]al ,,au?orities ,,& ,,grant ,,programs ,sec4 #ecja4 ,purpose & decl>ation ( policy4 #ecjb4 ,def9itions4 #ecjc4 ,au?orizations4 #ecjd4 ,apportionm5t ( appropriations = urbaniz$ area =mula grants4 #ecje4 ,adm9i/rative provisions4 #ecjf4 ,g5]al provisions4 #ecjg4 ,urbaniz$ area =mula grants4 #ecjh4 ,consolidat$ ,/ate block grant4 #ecji4 ,fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants4 #ecaj4 ,=mula grants = ! enhanc$ mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities4 #ecaa4 ,=mula grants = rural areas4 #ecab4 ,public transportation innovation4 #ecac4 ,plann+ programs4 #ecad4 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t4 #ecae4 ,national transit database4 #ecaf4 ,/ate ( good repair grants4 #ecag4 ,grants = buses1 bus facilities1 & f]ries4 #ecah4 ,bus te/+ facility4 #ecai4 ,apportionm5ts bas$ on gr[+ ,/ates & high d5sity ,/ates =mula factors4 #ecbj4 ,public transportation em]g5cy relief programs4 ,,sub*apt] ,,ii-,,plann+ ,,& ,,requirem5ts #ecca4 ,metropolitan transportation plann+4 #eccb4 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+4 #eccc4 ,labor /&>ds4 ,,sub*apt] ,,iii-,,safety #ecea4 ,crime prev5tion & security4 #eceb4 ,public transportation safety program4 #ecec4 ,alcohol & controll$ sub/ances te/+4 #eced4 ,transit asset managem5t4 4 7b7 ,r$esignations & transf]s 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,! sections ( *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 id5tifi$ 9 ! table provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 are am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ ! sections z describ$ 9 ! table2 & 7,b7 by transf]r+ ! sections1 z necess>y1 s t ! sections appe> aft] ! table ( sections = *apt] #ec ( su* title 7z add$ by subsection 7a771 9 ! ord] 9 :i* ! sections are pres5t$ 9 ! table4 7#b7 ,table ,! table ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is ! foll[+3 ,*apt] #ec section numb] be=e redesignation,section head+ 7provid$ = id5tification purposes only7,*apt] #ec section numb] aft] r$esignation #ecja,purpose & decl>ation ( policy4#ecja #ecjb;,def9itions4#ecjb #ecch;,au?orizations4#ecjc #eccf;,apportionm5t ( appropriations = urbaniz$ area =mula grants4#ecjd #eccd;,adm9i/rative provisions4#ecje #ecbc;,g5]al provisions4#ecjf #ecjg,urbaniz$ area =mula grants4#ecjg #ecjh;,consolidat$ ,/ate block grant4#ecjh #ecji;,fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants4#ecji #ecaj;,=mula grants = ! enhanc$ mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities4#ecaj #ecaa;,=mula grants = rural areas4#ecaa #ecab,public transportation innovation4#ecab #ecje,plann+ programs4#ecac #ecad,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t4#ecad #ecce,national transit database4#ecae #eccg,/ate ( good repair grants4#ecaf #ecci;,grants = buses1 bus facilities1 & f]ries4#ecag #ecah;,bus te/+ facility4#ecah #ecdj;,apportionm5ts bas$ on gr[+ ,/ates & high d5sity ,/ates =mula factors4#ecai #ecbd,public transportation em]g5cy relief program4#ecbj #ecjc,metropolitan transportation plann+4#ecca #ecjd,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+4#eccb #eccc,labor /&>ds4#eccc #ecba;,crime prev5tion & security4#ecea #ecbi,public transportation safety program4#eceb #ecca;,alcohol & controll$ sub/ances te/+4#ecec #ecbf,transit asset managem5t4#eced #cbjc4 ,am5dm5ts to *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #cbjb ( ?is ,act 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise expressly provid$1 :5ev] 9 ?is section an am5dm5t or repeal is express$ 9 t]ms ( an am5dm5t to1 or a repeal (1 a section or o!r provision ( *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ref]5ce %all be consid]$ to be made to *apt] #ec ( su* title1 z am5d$ by section #cbjb ( ?is ,act4 7b7 ,g5]al am5dm5t to section #ecjc ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ecjb ! foll[+3 #ecjc4 ,au?orizations4 7a7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re %all be available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund to c>ry out sections #ecje1 #ecjg1 & #ecaj ?r\gh #ecbj-- 7,a7 #af1hfh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #ag1bje1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #ag1ebg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #ag1hce1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #ah1aeg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7#b7 ,allocation ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! foll[+ allocations apply3 7,a7 ,adm9i/rative provisions ,to c>ry out section #ecje-- 7i7 #acb1gjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #ace1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #ach1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #adj1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #adc1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,b7 ,urbaniz$ area grants ,to c>ry out1 9 accordance ) ! =mulas set = =? 9 section #ecjd1 section #ecjg-- 7i7 #g1gde1dgd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #g1hfi1ibb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #g1iif1cfa1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #h1abd1hbc1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #h1bee1cdj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,c7 ,grants = enhanc$ mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities ,to c>ry out section #ecaj-- 7i7 #ddg1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg1 ( :i* #aj1jjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecaj7;j72 7ii7 #dec1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh1 ( :i* #aj1ajj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecaj7;j72 7iii7 #dei1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi1 ( :i* #aj1bjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecaj7;j72 7iv7 #dfe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj1 ( :i* #aj1cjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecaj7;j72 & 7v7 #dga1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca1 ( :i* #aj1djj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecaj7;j74 7,d7 ,rural area grants ,to c>ry out section #ecaa-- 7i7 #a1jjg1fbb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #a1jbc1gdb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #a1jdj1abb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #a1jef1gfd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #a1jgc1fgb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,e7 ,public transportation innovation ,to c>ry out section #ecab-- 7i7 #de1bdj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #e1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 & 7,,ii7 #g1cga1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;i72 7ii7 #de1ifj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #d1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 & 7,,ii7 #g1dhi1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;i72 7iii7 #df1gjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #c1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 & 7,,ii7 #g1fji1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;i72 7iv7 #dg1ddj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #b1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 & 7,,ii7 #g1gca1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;i72 & 7v7 #dh1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #j to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 & 7,,ii7 #g1hed1jjj to c>ry out section #ecab7;i74 7,f7 ,plann+ programs ,to c>ry out section #ecac-- 7i7 #bbb1icj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg1 ( :i* #ae1jjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecje7;i72 7ii7 #bbe1hbj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh1 ( :i* #ae1bjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecje7;i72 7iii7 #bbh1gfj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi1 ( :i* #ae1djj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecje7;i72 7iv7 #bca1gcj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj1 ( :i* #ae1fjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecje7;i72 & 7v7 #bcd1gej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca1 ( :i* #ae1hjj1jjj is to c>ry out section #ecje7;i74 7,g7 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t ,to c>ry out section #ecad-- 7i7 #bj1dii1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #bj1hjf1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #ba1aah1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #ba1dcd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #ba1gef1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,h7 ,national transit database ,to c>ry out section #ecae-- 7i7 #f1bce1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #f1cce1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #f1dcf1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #f1eci1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #f1fdd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,i7 ,/ate ( good repair grants ,to c>ry out section #ecaf-- 7i7 #d1fdj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #d1fde1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #d1fej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #d1fee1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #d1ffj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,j7 ,grants = bus & bus facilities ,to c>ry out section #ecag 7except = subsection 7d77-- 7i7 #a1fie1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #a1hfc1gaj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #b1jad1hia1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #b1adi1eej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #b1bie1ejh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,k7 ,bus te/+ facility ,to c>ry out section #ecah-- 7i7 #g1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #g1aje1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #g1bab1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #g1cbj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #g1dcj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,l7 ,gr[+ ,/ates & high d5sity ,/ates ,to c>ry out section #ecai-- 7i7 #hgc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #dde1bcj1jjj to c>ry out section #ecai7;b72 & 7,,ii7 #dbg1ggj1jjj to c>ry out section #ecai7;c72 7ii7 #hhc1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #dej1cha1jjj to c>ry out section #ecai7;b72 & 7,,ii7 #dcb1gai1jjj to c>ry out section #ecai7;c72 7iii7 #hic1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #dee1ehc1jjj to c>ry out section #ecai7;b72 & 7,,ii7 #dcg1gag1jjj to c>ry out section #ecai7;c72 7iv7 #ijc1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #dfj1hcf1jjj to c>ry out section #ecai7;b72 & 7,,ii7 #ddb1gfd1jjj to c>ry out section #ecai7;c72 & 7v7 #iad1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #dff1aia1jjj to c>ry out section #ecai7;b72 & 7,,ii7 #ddg1iji1jjj to c>ry out section #ecai7;c74 7,m7 ,em]g5cy relief program ,to c>ry out section #ecbj-- 7i7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7b7 ,capital inve/m5t grants ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out section #ecji ( ?is title-- 7#a7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7#b7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7#c7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7#d7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7#e7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7c7 ,ov]sight 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a77#a7 to c>ry out a f9ancial assi/ance program or a grant program ref]5c$ 9 subsection 7a77#b7 = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #j4g p]c5t ( su* am\nt 9 su* fiscal ye> to conduct ov]sight activities = ea* respective program & = sections #ecjh & #ecbi1 includ+ ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,additional ov]sight 7,a7 ,,cig program ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7b7 = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #a p]c5t ( su* am\nt 9 su* fiscal ye> to conduct ov]sight activities = ! fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants program1 includ+ activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,o!r ,( ! am\nts made available "u ,section #fja7;f7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abb ,/at4 #digj71 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #a p]c5t 9 a giv5 fiscal ye> to conduct ov]sight activities1 includ+ ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,activities ,! activities describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are z foll[s3 7,a7 ,activities to ov]see ! con/ruction ( a major capital project4 7,b7 ,activities to review & audit ! safety & security1 procurem5t1 managem5t1 & f9ancial compliance ( a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( funds "u ?is *apt]4 7,c7 ,activities to provide te*nical assi/ance g5]ally1 & to provide te*nical assi/ance to correct defici5cies id5tifi$ 9 compliance reviews & audits c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7,d7 ,activities to c>ry out section #ecje4 7#d7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s ,! ,gov]nm5t %all pay ! entire co/ ( c>ry+ out a contract "u ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,availability ( c]ta9 funds ,funds made available "u p>agraph 7#b7 to conduct ov]sight activities relat$ to ! fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants program %all be made available to ! ,secret>y be=e allocat+ ! funds appropriat$ to c>ry out any project "u a full fund+ grant agreem5t4 7d7 ,grants z contractual obligations 7#a7 ,grants f9anc$ f highway tru/ fund ,a grant or contract t is approv$ by ! ,secret>y & f9anc$ ) am\nts made available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund pursuant to ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,gov]nm5t to pay ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project4 7#b7 ,grants f9anc$ f g5]al fund ,a grant or contract t is approv$ by ! ,secret>y & f9anc$ ) am\nts appropriat$ 9 advance f ! ,g5]al ,fund ( ! ,treasury pursuant to ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,gov]nm5t to pay ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project only to ! ext5t t am\nts are appropriat$ = su* purpose by an ,act ( ,congress4 7e7 ,availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available by or appropriat$ "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7c7 ,te*nical am5dm5ts ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #ecjb-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#e77,n7 by /rik+ #ecci7;c7 & ins]t+ #ecag7;e72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #ecjc & #ecjd & ins]t+ #ecca & #eccb2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #eccf & ins]t+ #ecjd2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,a7 by /rik+ #eccd7;c7 & ins]t+ #ecje7;c72 7#b7 9 section #ecjd-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,e7 by /rik+ #eccg7;b77#c7 & ins]t+ #ecaf7;b77#c72 7,b7 9 subsection 7d77#a7 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,b7 & ins]t+ #ecjc7;a77#b77;,b72 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,b7 & ins]t+ #ecjc7;a77#b77;,b72 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ #ecci7;d7 & ins]t+ #ecag7;d72 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ #ecci7;d77#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ #ecag7;d77#b77;,a72 & 7iii7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ #ecbi7;e77#f7 & ins]t+ #eceb7;e77#f72 7#c7 9 section #ecje-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b77#a7 by /rik+ #ecbi & ins]t+ #eceb2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ g5]al purposes ( ?is *apt] "u section #ecja7;b7 & ins]t+ purpose ( ?is *apt] describ$ 9 section #ecja7;a72 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7 by /rik+ #ecjf7;a7 & ins]t+ #ecjf7y77#a72 7#d7 9 section #ecjf-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 by /rik+ sections #ecjc1 #ecjd1 & #ecjf & ins]t+ section #ecca1 section #eccb1 & subsection 7y7 ( ?is section2 7,b7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #eccg & ins]t+ #ecaf2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ #ecjd & ins]t+ #eccb2 7,c7 9 subsection 7i77#a77;,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #ecci7;e77#b7 & ins]t+ #ecag7;e77#b72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #ecci ( ?is *apt] & ins]t+ #ecag ( ?is *apt]2 7,d7 9 subsection 7n7 by /rik+ #eccf7;d77#b7 & ins]t+ #ecjd7;d77#b72 7,e7 9 subsection 7o7 by /rik+ #eccg & ins]t+ #ecaf2 7,f7 9 subsection 7t77#b7 by /rik+ #eccf & ins]t+ #ecjd2 7,g7 9 subsection 7u77#d77;,a7 by /rik+ #eccg & ins]t+ #ecaf2 7,h7 9 subsection 7v77#c77;,b7 by /rik+ #ecbi & ins]t+ #eceb2 7,i7 9 subsection 7w77#f7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe note7 ea* place x appe>s2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,,ii7 by /rik+ #ecbe7;f77#c7 & ins]t+ #ecjf7z77#f77;,c72 7,j7 9 subsection 7y7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #ecjc1 #ecjd1 or #ecje & ins]t+ #ecac1 #ecca1 or #eccb2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ #ecjc-ecje & ins]t+ #ecac1 #ecca1 & #eccb2 & 7,k7 9 subsection 7aa7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ #ecch7;f7 & ins]t+ #ecjc7;c72 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 by /rik+ #ecch7;c7 & ins]t+ #ecjc7;c72 7#e7 9 section #ecjg-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b77#d7 by /rik+ #eccf & ins]t+ #ecjd2 7,b7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ #ecbc & #ecbe & ins]t+ #ecjf & #ecjf7z72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by /rik+ #ecjc & #ecjd & ins]t+ #ecca & #eccb2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,j7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ #eccf & ins]t+ #ecjd2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ #ecba & ins]t+ #ecea2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,k7 by /rik+ #eccf & ins]t+ #ecjd2 & 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,l7 by /rik+ #ecbi7;d7 & ins]t+ #eceb7;d72 7,c7 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,a7 by /rik+ #eccf & ins]t+ #ecjd2 & 7,d7 9 subsection 7f77#d77;,a77ii77,,ii7 by /rik+ #ecjc1 #ecjd1 & #ecje & ins]t+ #ecac1 #ecca1 & #eccb2 7#f7 9 section #ecjh-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b7 & ins]t+ #ecjc7;a77#b72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #ecaj1 #ecaa7;c77#e71 #eccf1 #eccg1 #ecci7;a71 & #ecdj & ins]t+ #ecjd1 #ecaj1 #ecaa7;c77#e71 #ecaf1 #ecag7;a71 & #ecai2 7,b7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,d77ii7 by /rik+ #eccg1 #ecci7;a71 & #ecdj & ins]t+ #ecaf1 #ecag7;a71 & #ecai2 7,c7 9 subsection 7d77#b7 by /rik+ #eccg1 #ecci1 or #ecdj & ins]t+ #ecaf1 #ecag1 or #ecai2 7,d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7i7 p>agraph 7#aa77;,b7 by /rik+ #ecci7;c77#e7 & ins]t+ #ecag7;e77#e72 & 7ii7 p>agraph 7#ab7 by /rik+ #eccg1 #ecci7;a71 & #ecdj & ins]t+ #ecaf1 #ecag7;a71 & #ecai2 & 7,e7 9 subsection 7i77#c7 by /rik+ #ecbc7;i7 & ins]t+ #ecjf7;i72 7#g7 9 section #ecji-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #ecjc & #ecjd & ins]t+ #ecca & #eccb2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ #ecbf7;b77#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ #eced7;b77#b77;,a72 7,b7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a77ii7 by /rik+ #ecjc & ins]t+ #ecca2 7,c7 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,a77ii7 by /rik+ #ecjc & ins]t+ #ecca2 7,d7 9 subsection 7g77#e77;,c7 by /rik+ #eccd7k7 & ins]t+ #ecje7k72 7,e7 9 subsection 7h77#c77;,a7 by /rik+ #ecjc & ins]t+ #ecca2 7,f7 9 subsection 7i7 by /rik+ #ecjc7;i7 9 ea* place x occurs & ins]t+ #ecca7;i72 7,g7 9 subsection 7s77#a7 by /rik+ #ecbe & ins]t+ #ecjf7z72 & 7,h7 9 subsection 7u7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ #ecjc & #ecjd & ins]t+ #ecca & #eccb2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7iii7 by /rik+ #ecjf7;a7 & ins]t+ #ecjf7y77#a72 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7-- 7,i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ #ecjf7;a7 & ins]t+ #ecjf7y77#a72 & 7,,ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ #ecjc & #ecjd & ins]t+ #ecca & #eccb2 7#h7 9 section #ecaa-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by /rik+ #ecje & ins]t+ #ecac2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,d7 & ins]t+ #ecjc7;a77#b77;,d72 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 9 ! 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,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ecjc7;b7 & ins]t+ section #ecca7;b74 ,,iv ,highway ,safety #djja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,highway safety programs ,to c>ry out section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #ggg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #gib1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #hjh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #hbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #hdb1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7#b7 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t ,to c>ry out section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #baa1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #bai1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #bbe1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #bbi1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #bcc1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7#c7 ,high-visibility en=cem5t program ,to c>ry out section #djd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #ea1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #eb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #ec1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #ed1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7#d7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,= adm9i/rative & relat$ op]at+ exp5ses ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration 9 c>ry+ out *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ?is title-- 7,a7 #dj1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #da1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #db1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #dc1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #dd1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7#e7 ,national driv] regi/] ,= ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration to c>ry out *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #g1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #h1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #h1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #h1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #h1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7b7 ,prohibition on o!r uses ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 or any o!r provision ( law f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = a program "u su* *apt]s-- 7#a7 %all only be us$ to c>ry out su* program2 & 7#b7 may n be us$ by a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t = con/ruction purposes4 7c7 ,applicability ( title #bc ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 = fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if su* am\nts 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #djjb4 ,consolidation & enhancem5t ( highway safety programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clause 7i7 z subp>agraph 7,a7 7& adju/+ ! m>g9s accord+ly72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 z s r$esignat$1 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7ii7 ?r\gh 7iv7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,e71 respectively 7& adju/+ ! m>g9s accord+ly72 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7,b7 addresses national priority safety initiatives2 2 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,i7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ subsection 7k7 & ins]t+ subsection 7l72 & 7,,iii7 9 clause 7ii71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ subsection 7l7 & ins]t+ subsection 7m72 & 7vi7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ subsection 7b77#a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#a72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ law en=cem5t co/s relat+ to en=c+ ,/ate laws on po/$ spe$ limits aft] po/$ spe$ limits2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7vi7 by ins]t+ & traffic incid5ts 9 s*ool zones aft] buses2 7,,iii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7x7 ?r\gh 7xiv7 z clauses 7xi7 ?r\gh 7xv71 respectively2 7,,iv7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ix7 ! foll[+3 7x7 to increase driv] aw>5ess ( "w zone safety to prev5t cra%es & r$uce injuries & fatalities2 2 7,v7 9 clause 7xiv71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,,vi7 9 clause 7xv71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ vehicle loads & ins]t+ vehicle loads1 prev5t improp] & unsafe use ( light-duty & m$ium-duty trail]s1 & educate ! public ab\t requir$ trail] safety equipm5t & prev5tative ma9t5ance2 & 7,,vii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7xvi7 to pur*ase & deploy digital al]t te*nology t-- 7,i7 is capable ( receiv+ al]ts reg>d+ ne>by fir/ respond]s2 & 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( a motor vehicle t is us$ = em]g5cy response activities1 is capable ( s5d+ al]ts to civilian driv]s to protect fir/ respond]s on ! sc5e & en r\te2 7xvii7 to educate ! public reg>d+ ! safety ( vehicles & individuals /opp$ at ! roadside 9 ! ,/ate ?r\gh public in=mation campaigns = ! purpose ( r$uc+ roadside dea?s & injury2 7xviii7 to cov] law en=cem5t co/s relat+ to en=c+ ,/ate laws to protect ! safety ( vehicles & individuals /opp$ at ! roadside2 7xix7 to cov] co/s associat$ ) develop+ & implem5t+ a program to tra9 law en=cem5t on facilitat+ safe traffic /ops utiliz+ /&>ds e/abli%$ by a ,/ate ,police ,(fic] ,/&>ds & ,tra9+ ,bo>d or a simil> association2 7xx7 to cov] co/s associat$ ) develop+ & implem5t+ a program to improve int]actions betwe5 a law en=cem5t (fic] & a motor vehicle op]ator :o has a spee*-relat$ disability t may affect communication dur+ a traffic /op1 includ+ autism spectrum disord]1 commonly ref]r$ to z a blue envelope program2 7xxi7 to id5tify1 collect1 & report to ,/ate & local gov]nm5t ag5cies data relat+ to cra%es involv+ vehicles & individuals /opp$ at ! roadside2 & 7xxii7 to pilot & inc5tivize measures1 includ+ optical visibility measures1 to increase ! visibility ( /opp$ & disabl$ vehicles2 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7 by ins]t+ includ+ education on a driv]'s responsibilities & rights dur+ a traffic /op aft] driv] education2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e7 z subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f71 respectively2 & 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 improve ,/ate safety data sy/ems1 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7i7 s(tw>e or applications to id5tify1 collect1 & report data to ,/ate & local gov]nm5t ag5cies1 & ent] data into ,/ate core highway safety databases1 includ+ cra%1 citation or adjudication1 driv]1 em]g5cy m$ical s]vices or injury surveillance sy/em1 roadway1 & vehicle data2 7ii7 pur*as+ equipm5t to improve a process by :i* data are id5tifi$1 collat$1 & report$ to ,/ate & local gov]nm5t ag5cies1 includ+ te*nology = use by law en=cem5t = ne>-real "t1 electronic report+ ( cra% data2 7iii7 improv+ ! compatibility & int]op]ability ( ! core highway safety databases ( ! ,/ate ) national data sy/ems & data sy/ems ( o!r ,/ates1 includ+ ! ,national ,,ems ,in=mation ,sy/em2 7iv7 enhanc+ ! ability ( a ,/ate & ! ,secret>y to obs]ve & analyze local1 ,/ate1 & national tr5ds 9 cra% occurr5ces1 rates1 outcomes1 & circum/ances2 7v7 support+ traffic records improvem5t tra9+ & exp5ditures = law en=cem5t1 em]g5cy m$ical1 judicial1 prosecutorial1 & traffic records pr(essionals2 7vi7 hir+ traffic records pr(essionals = ! purpose ( improv+ traffic in=mation sy/ems 7includ+ a ,/ate ,fatal ,accid5t ,report+ ,sy/em 7,,f>7 liaison72 7vii7 adoption ( ! ,model ,m9imum ,uni=m ,cra% ,crit]ia1 or provid+ to ! public in=mation reg>d+ :y any ( ^? crit]ia w n be us$1 if applicable2 7viii7 support+ report+ crit]ia relat+ to em]g+ topics1 includ+-- 7,i7 impair$ driv+ z a result ( drug1 alcohol1 or polysub/ance consumption2 & 7,,ii7 advanc$ te*nologies pres5t on motor vehicles2 & 7ix7 conduct+ rese>* relat+ to ,/ate traffic safety in=mation sy/ems1 includ+ develop+ programs to improve core highway safety databases & processes by :i* data are id5tifi$1 collect$1 report$ to ,/ate & local gov]nm5t ag5cies1 & ent]$ into ,/ate core safety databases2 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7o7 z subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7p71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,national ,priority ,safety ,initiatives 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate t meets ! relevant fatality rate ?re%old %all h a highway safety program t addresses national priority safety initiatives4 7#b7 ,flexibility ,funds n requir$ to be exp5d$ by a ,/ate 9 accordance ) any provision ( ?is subsection may be us$ by a ,/ate = any eligible activity "u ?is subsection or subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out a highway safety program requir$ "u subsection 7a71 a ,/ate %all adh]e to ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7,a7 ,occupant protection 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 any case 9 :i* a ,/ate has an av]age occupant protection fatality rate t is great] ?an #ge p]c5t ( ! national av]age1 su* ,/ate %all exp5d n less ?an #f p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section to implem5t occupant protection programs to r$uce highway dea?s & injuries result+ f individuals rid+ unre/ra9$ 9 motor vehicles4 7ii7 ,eligible activities ,funds requir$ to be exp5d$ 9 accordance ) ?is subp>agraph may be us$ to-- 7,i7 c>ry out a program to support high-visibility en=cem5t mobilizations1 includ+ paid m$ia t emphasizes publicity = ! program1 & law en=cem5t2 7,,ii7 c>ry out a program to tra9 occupant protection safety pr(essionals1 police (fic]s1 fire & o!r fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy m$ical p]sonnel1 educators1 p>5ts1 & c>egiv]s conc]n+ all aspects ( ! use ( *ild re/ra9ts & occupant protection2 7,,iii7 c>ry out a program to educate ! public conc]n+ ! prop] use & in/allation ( *ild re/ra9ts1 includ+ relat$ equipm5t & in=mation sy/ems2 7,,iv7 c>ry out a program to provide community *ild pass5g] safety s]vices1 includ+ programs ab\t prop] seat+ positions = *ildr5 & h[ to r$uce ! improp] use ( *ild re/ra9ts2 7,v7 implem5t programs-- 7aa7 to recruit & tra9 nationally c]tifi$ *ild pass5g] safety te*nicians among police (fic]s1 fire & o!r fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy m$ical p]sonnel1 & o!r individuals or organizations s]v+ l[-income & und]s]v$ populations2 7bb7 to educate p>5ts & c>egiv]s 9 l[-income & und]s]v$ populations reg>d+ ! importance ( prop] use & correct in/allation ( *ild re/ra9ts on e trip 9 a motor vehicle2 & 7cc7 to pur*ase & di/ribute *ild re/ra9ts to l[-income & und]s]v$ populations2 7,,vi7 e/abli% & ma9ta9 in=mation sy/ems conta9+ data conc]n+ occupant protection1 includ+ ! collection & adm9i/ration ( *ild pass5g] safety & occupant protection surveys2 & 7,,vii7 cov] law en=cem5t co/s relat$ to ! en=cem5t ( occupant protection laws4 7iii7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subp>agraph3 7,i7 ,av]age occupant protection fatality rate ,! t]m av]age occupant protection fatality rate means ! numb] ( motor vehicle cra% fatalities 9 a ,/ate t involve unre/ra9$ individuals p] e #ajj1jjj1jjj vehicle miles travel$ 9 ! ,/ate1 bas$ on ! av]age ( ! mo/ rec5tly report$ #c cal5d> ye>s ( f9al data f ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em4 7,,ii7 ,*ild re/ra9t ,! t]m *ild re/ra9t means any device 7includ+ *ild safety seat1 boo/] seat1 h>ness1 & except+ seat belts7 t is-- 7aa7 design$ = use 9 a motor vehicle to re/ra91 seat1 or position a *ild :o weighs #fe p\nds 7#cj kilograms7 or less2 & 7bb7 c]tifi$ to comply ) ! ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>d ,numb] #bac1 conta9$ 9 section #ega4bac ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any succe$+ /&>d4 7,,iii7 ,seat belt ,! t]m seat belt means-- 7aa7 ) respect to op5-body motor vehicles1 includ+ conv]tibles1 an occupant re/ra9t sy/em consi/+ ( a lap belt or a lap belt & a deta*able %\ld] belt2 & 7bb7 ) respect to o!r motor vehicles1 an occupant re/ra9t sy/em consi/+ ( integrat$ lap & %\ld] belts4 7,b7 ,impair$ driv+ c\nt]measures 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 any case 9 :i* a ,/ate has an av]age impair$ driv+ fatality rate t is great] ?an #ge p]c5t ( ! national av]age1 su* ,/ate %all exp5d n less ?an #bf p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section to implem5t programs to r$uce driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol1 drugs1 or a comb9ation ( alcohol & drugs4 7ii7 ,additional requirem5t ,9 any case 9 :i* a ,/ate t is requir$ to exp5d funds pursuant to clause 7i7 does n h a repeat intoxicat$ driv] law 7z su* law is describ$ 9 section #afd7;a77#e77;,a77ii771 ! ,secret>y %all apply clause 7i7 by sub/itut+ 8#cj p]c5t0 = 8#bf p]c5t04 7iii7 ,eligible activities ,funds requir$ to be exp5d$ 9 accordance ) ?is subp>agraph may be us$ by a ,/ate =-- 7,i7 high-visibility en=cem5t ef=ts2 7,,ii7 hir+ a full-"t or "p-"t impair$ driv+ coord9ator ( ! activities ( ! ,/ate to address ! en=cem5t & adjudication ( laws reg>d+ driv+ :ile impair$ by alcohol1 drugs1 or a comb9ation ( alcohol & drugs2 7,,iii7 c\rt support ( impair$ driv+ prev5tion ef=ts1 includ+-- 7aa7 hir+ crim9al ju/ice pr(essionals1 includ+ law en=cem5t (fic]s1 prosecutors1 traffic safety res\rce prosecutors1 judges1 judicial outrea* liaisons1 & probation (fic]s2 7bb7 tra9+ & education ( ! pr(essionals 9 subclause 7,i7 to assi/ su* pr(essionals 9 prev5t+ impair$ driv+ & h&l+ impair$ driv+ cases1 includ+ by provid+ comp5sation to a law en=cem5t (fic] to c>ry out safety grant activities to replace a law en=cem5t (fic] :o is receiv+ drug recognition exp]t tra9+ or p>ticipat+ z an in/ructor 9 su* drug recognition exp]t tra9+2 & 7cc7 e/abli%+ driv+ :ile intoxicat$ c\rts2 7,,iv7 alcohol ignition int]lock programs2 7,v7 improv+ blood alcohol & drug conc5tration scre5+ & te/+1 detection ( pot5tially impair+ drugs 7includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( oral fluid z a specim571 & report+ relat+ to te/+ & detection2 7,,vi7 m$ia 9 support ( high-visibility en=cem5t ef=ts1 conduct+ initial & cont9u+ /&>diz$ field sobriety tra9+1 advanc$ roadside impair$ driv+ evaluation tra9+1 law en=cem5t phlebotomy tra9+1 & drug recognition exp]t tra9+ = law en=cem5t1 & equipm5t & relat$ exp5ditures us$ 9 connection ) impair$ driv+ en=cem5t 9 accordance ) crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7,,vii7 tra9+ on ! use ( alcohol & drug scre5+ & brief int]v5tion2 7,,viii7 tra9+ = & implem5tation ( impair$ driv+ assessm5t programs or o!r tools design$ to increase ! probability ( id5tify+ ! recidivism risk ( a p]son convict$ ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol1 drugs1 or a comb9ation ( alcohol & drugs & to det]m9e ! mo/ effective m5tal heal? or sub/ance abuse treatm5t or sanction t w r$uce su* risk2 7,,ix7 develop+ impair$ driv+ in=mation sy/ems2 7,x7 co/s associat$ ) a #bd-g sobriety program2 7,,xi7 te/+ & implem5t+ programs1 & pur*as+ te*nologies1 to bett] id5tify1 monitor1 or treat impair$ driv]s1 includ+-- 7aa7 oral fluid scre5+ te*nologies2 7bb7 electronic w>rant programs2 7cc7 equipm5t to increase ! scope1 quantity1 quality1 & timel9ess ( =5sic toxicology *emical te/+2 7dd7 case managem5t s(tw>e to support ! managem5t ( impair$ driv+ (f5d]s2 & 7ee7 te*nology to monitor impair$-driv+ (f5d]s1 & equipm5t & relat$ exp5ditures us$ 9 connection ) impair$-driv+ en=cem5t 9 accordance ) crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7,,xii7 increas+ ! timely & accurate report+ to ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local databases (-- 7aa7 cra% in=mation1 includ+ electronic cra% report+ sy/ems t all[ accurate real- or ne>-real-"t upload+ ( cra% in=mation2 & 7bb7 impair$ driv+ crim9al ju/ice in=mation2 7,,xiii7 rese>*+ & evaluat+ impair$ driv+ c\nt]measures2 & 7,,xiv7 fund+ law en=cem5t co/s relat$ to ! en=cem5t ( impair$ driv+ laws1 includ+ law en=cem5t co/s associat$ ) en=c+ ! legal limit = blood alcohol conc5tration :ile driv+4 7iv7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subp>agraph3 7,i7 #bd-g sobriety program ,! t]m #bd-g sobriety program means a ,/ate law or program t au?orizes a ,/ate or local c\rt or an ag5cy ) jurisdiction1 z a condition ( bond1 s5t5ce1 probation1 p>ole1 or "w p]mit1 to-- 7aa7 require an individual :o 0 arre/$ =1 plead guilty to1 or 0 convict$ ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol or drugs to totally ab/a9 f alcohol or drugs = a p]iod ( "t2 & 7bb7 require ! individual to be subject to te/+ = alcohol or drugs-- 7,,aa7 at lea/ twice p] day at a te/+ location2 7,,bb7 by cont9u\s transd]mal alcohol monitor+ via an electronic monitor+ device2 or 7,,cc7 by an alt]nate me?od ) ! concurr5ce ( ! ,secret>y4 7,,ii7 ,av]age impair$ driv+ fatality rate ,! t]m av]age impair$ driv+ fatality rate means ! numb] ( motor vehicle cra% fatalities 9 a ,/ate t involve a driv] ) a blood alcohol conc5tration ( at lea/ #j4jh p]c5t p] e #ajj1jjj1jjj vehicle miles travel$ 9 ! ,/ate1 bas$ on ! av]age ( ! mo/ rec5tly report$ #c cal5d> ye>s ( f9al data f ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em4 7,c7 ,di/ract$ driv+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate %all exp5d n less ?an #d p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section to implem5t effective programs to r$uce ! preval5ce ( di/ract$ driv+4 7ii7 ,eligible activities ,funds requir$ to be exp5d$ 9 accordance ) ?is subp>agraph may be us$-- 7,i7 to educate ! public ?r\gh adv]tis+ conta9+ in=mation ab\t ! dang]s ( text+ or us+ a cell phone :ile driv+2 7,,ii7 = traffic signs t notify driv]s ab\t ! di/ract$ driv+ law ( ! ,/ate2 & 7,,iii7 = law en=cem5t co/s relat$ to ! en=cem5t ( ! di/ract$ driv+ law4 7,d7 ,motorcycli/ safety 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 any case 9 :i* a ,/ate has an av]age motorcycli/ fatality rate t is great] ?an #ge p]c5t ( ! national av]age1 su* ,/ate %all exp5d n less ?an #j4g p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section to implem5t programs to improve motorcycli/ safety4 7ii7 ,eligible activities ,funds requir$ to be exp5d$ 9 accordance ) ?is subp>agraph may be us$ only = motorcycli/ safety tra9+ & motorcycli/ aw>5ess programs1 includ+-- 7,i7 improvem5ts to motorcycli/ safety tra9+ curricula2 7,,ii7 improvem5ts 9 program deliv]y ( motorcycli/ tra9+ to bo? urban & rural areas1 includ+-- 7aa7 procurem5t or repair ( practice motorcycles2 7bb7 in/ructional mat]ials2 7cc7 mobile tra9+ units2 & 7dd7 leas+ or pur*as+ facilities = clos$-c\rse motorcycli/ skill tra9+2 7,,iii7 measures design$ to increase ! recruitm5t or ret5tion ( motorcycli/ safety tra9+ in/ructors2 7,,iv7 public aw>5ess1 public s]vice ann\ncem5ts1 & o!r outrea* programs to enhance driv] aw>5ess ( motorcycli/s1 includ+ %>e-!-road safety messages2 & 7,v7 law en=cem5t co/s relat$ to ! en=cem5t ( motorcycli/ safety laws4 7iii7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subp>agraph3 7,i7 ,av]age motorcycli/ fatality rate ,! t]m av]age motorcycli/ fatality rate means ! numb] ( motor vehicle cra% fatalities 9 a ,/ate t involve a motorcycle p] #ajj1jjj regi/]$ motorcycles by ,/ate1 bas$ on ! av]age ( ! mo/ rec5tly report$ #c cal5d> ye>s ( f9al data f ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em4 7,,ii7 ,motorcycli/ aw>5ess ,! t]m motorcycli/ aw>5ess means individual or collective aw>5ess (-- 7aa7 ! pres5ce ( motorcycli/s on or ne> roadways2 & 7bb7 safe driv+ practices to avoid injury to motorcycli/s4 7,,iii7 ,motorcycli/ aw>5ess program ,! t]m motorcycli/ aw>5ess program means an in=mational or public aw>5ess program design$ to enhance motorcycli/ aw>5ess t is develop$ by or 9 coord9ation ) ! designat$ ,/ate au?ority hav+ jurisdiction ov] motorcycli/ safety issues1 :i* may include ! ,/ate motorcycle safety adm9i/rator or a motorcycle advisory c\ncil appo9t$ by ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate4 7,,iv7 ,motorcycli/ safety tra9+ ,! t]m motorcycli/ safety tra9+ means a =mal program ( in/ruction t is approv$ = use 9 a ,/ate by ! designat$ ,/ate au?ority hav+ jurisdiction ov] motorcycli/ safety issues1 :i* may include ! ,/ate motorcycle safety adm9i/rator or a motorcycle advisory c\ncil appo9t$ by ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate4 7,e7 ,nonmotori/ safety 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 any case 9 :i* ! annual comb9$ nonmotori/ fatalities 9 a ,/ate exce$ #ae p]c5t ( ! total annual cra% fatalities 9 ! ,/ate1 bas$ on ! mo/ rec5tly report$ f9al data f ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em1 su* ,/ate %all exp5d n less ?an #c p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section to implem5t programs to improve ! safety ( nonmotori/s4 7ii7 ,eligible activities ,funds requir$ to be exp5d$ 9 accordance ) ?is subp>agraph may be us$ = -- 7,i7 tra9+ ( law en=cem5t (ficials relat+ to-- 7aa7 nonmotori/ safety2 7bb7 ,/ate laws applicable to nonmotori/ safety2 & 7cc7 infra/ructure design$ to improve nonmotori/ safety2 7,,ii7 c>ry+ out a program to support en=cem5t mobilizations & campaigns design$ to en=ce ,/ate traffic laws applicable to nonmotori/ safety2 7,,iii7 public education & aw>5ess programs design$ to in=m motori/s & nonmotori/s reg>d+-- 7aa7 nonmotori/ safety1 includ+ in=mation relat+ to nonmotori/ mobility & ! importance ( spe$ managem5t = ! safety ( nonmotori/s2 7bb7 ! value ( ! use ( nonmotori/ safety equipm5t1 includ+ light+1 conspicuity equipm5t1 mirrors1 helmets1 & o!r protective equipm5t1 & compliance ) any ,/ate or local laws requir+ ! use ( su* equipm5t2 7cc7 ,/ate traffic laws applicable to nonmotori/ safety1 includ+ ! responsibilities ( motori/s ) respect to nonmotori/s2 7dd7 ! safety ( vehicles & nonmotori/s /opp$ at ! roadside2 7ee7 infra/ructure design$ to improve nonmotori/ safety2 & 7ff7 safe navigation ?r\gh "w zones2 7,,iv7 ! collection ( data1 & ! e/abli%m5t & ma9t5ance ( data sy/ems1 relat+ to nonmotori/ traffic fatalities2 7,v7 prev5t+ roadside dea? & injury f cra%es involv+ motor vehicles /rik+ o!r vehicles & individuals /opp$ at ! roadside ?r\gh ! pur*ase & deploym5t ( digital al]t te*nology1 includ+ h>dw>e pur*ases1 in/allations1 & s(tw>e subscriptions2 7,,vi7 nonmotori/ safety ) respect to em]g+ micromobility te*nology issues2 & 7,,vii7 provid+ on-bicycle education to elem5t>y s*ool & second>y s*ool /ud5ts4 7iii7 ,nonmotori/ def9$ ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m nonmotori/ means-- 7,i7 a p$e/rian1 includ+ a roadway work]2 7,,ii7 an individual us+ a bicycle or o!r cycle solely propell$ by human p[]1 & ^? ?an c be propell$ by human p[] & by motor2 7,,iii7 an individual us+ a device design$ = l[-spe$ transportation1 p]sonal mobility assi/ance1 or recreation1 :i* c be motoriz$ & human-p[]$1 b n propell$ by p$al+2 & 7,,iv7 o!r nonoccupant road us]s4 7,f7 ,spe$+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 any case 9 :i* a ,/ate has an av]age spe$+ fatality rate t is great] ?an #ge p]c5t ( ! national av]age fatality rate1 su* ,/ate %all exp5d n less ?an #f4c p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section to implem5t programs to r$uce ! preval5ce ( spe$+4 7ii7 ,eligible activities ,funds requir$ to be exp5d$ 9 accordance ) ?is subp>agraph may be us$ by a ,/ate =-- 7,i7 high-visibility en=cem5t ef=ts2 7,,ii7 educat+ ! public ?r\gh adv]tis+ conta9+ in=mation ab\t ! dang]s ( spe$+2 7,,iii7 fund+ law en=cem5t co/s relat$ to ! en=cem5t ( po/$ spe$ limits2 7,,iv7 pur*as+ & deploy+ dynamic spe$ displays & fe$back signs t in=m motori/s ab\t ! spe$ ( _! vehicle2 & 7,v7 co/s associat$ ) updat+ roadway signage to reflect ! spe$ limit4 7iii7 ,prohibition ,a ,/ate may n use funds requir$ to be exp5d$ 9 accordance ) ?is subp>agraph to pur*ase or deploy automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/ems t are op]at$ outside ( a s*ool zone or "w zone4 7iv7 ,av]age spe$+ fatality rate def9$ ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m av]age spe$+ fatality rate means ! numb] ( motor vehicle cra% fatalities 9 a ,/ate t involve spe$+ p] e #ajj1jjj1jjj vehicle miles travel$ 9 ! ,/ate1 bas$ on ! av]age ( ! mo/ rec5tly report$ #c cal5d> ye>s ( f9al data f ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,f7 z subp>agraphs 7,d7 ?r\gh 7,g71 respectively2 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 provide = a /atewide plan to r$uce driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol1 drugs1 or ! comb9ation ( alcohol & drugs2 2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ #dj p]c5t & ins]t+ #bj p]c5t2 & 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,g77ii71 z s r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ di/ract$ driv+1 aft] impair$ driv+12 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,te*nical assi/ance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance to ,/ates & local gov]nm5ts ) respect to improv+ ! timel9ess1 accuracy1 complet5ess1 uni=mity1 integration1 & public accessibility ( ,/ate safety data t is ne$$ to id5tify priorities = highway traffic safety programs1 includ+-- 7i7 track+ & analyz+ ! role ( drugs 9 s]i\s injury & fatal traffic cra%es2 7ii7 align+ a ,/ate's data collection sy/em ) ! ,model ,m9imum ,uni=m ,cra% ,crit]ia2 7iii7 assi/+ local gov]nm5ts 9 access+ & integrat+ ,/ate safety data into transportation plann+2 & 7iv7 report+ und]ride cra%es4 7,b7 ,und]ride cra% def9$ ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m und]ride cra% means-- 7i7 a cra% 9 :i* a trail]1 semitrail]1 or s+le unit truck intrudes into ! pass5g] comp>tm5t ( a pass5g] motor vehicle2 or 7ii7 a cra% 9 :i* a vuln]able road us] 7z ! t]m is def9$ 9 section #adh7;a771 slides "u a trail]1 semitrail]1 or s+le unit truck4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c77ii7 by /rik+ #b p]c5t & ins]t+ #a p]c5t2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph & ins]t+ section2 7#f7 9 subsection 7m71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 by ins]t+ includ+ address+ national priority safety initiatives1 if applicable aft] "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7ii7 ?r\gh 7iv7 z clauses 7iii7 ?r\gh 7v71 respectively2 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 = ea* national priority safety initiative1 a comp>ison ( a ,/ate's a*iev$ safety level ) ! national av]age fatality rate & ! ,secret>y's det]m9ation ( :e!r a ,/ate %all be subject to a m9imum exp5diture requir$ "u subsection 7b72 2 & 7,,iii7 9 clause 7iii71 z s r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ includ+ projects & subrecipi5ts t address national priority safety initiatives1 if applicable1 aft] upcom+ grant ye>2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 by ins]t+ & address+ national priority safety initiatives1 if applicable aft] ( ! ,/ate2 7#g7 9 subsection 7n77#b77;,b71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ix7-- 7i7 by /rik+ increase & ins]t+ increas+2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ clause 7x7 z clause 7xi72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ix7 ! foll[+3 7x7 increas+ te5 driv] aw>5ess ( "w zone safety to prev5t cra%es & r$uce injuries & fatalities2 & 2 & 7#h7 9 subsection 7o71 z s r$esignat$1 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,public da%bo>d ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available 9 an easily id5tifiable location on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation a da%bo>d t displays ! foll[+ in=mation by fiscal ye>3 7,a7 ,a detail$ analysis ( ! projects fund$ by ea* ,/ate 9 c>ry+ out programs pursuant to subsection 7a77#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,a detail$ analysis ( ! projects fund$ by ea* ,/ate 9 adm9i/]+ ,/ate highway safety programs pursuant to subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,a detail$ analysis ( ! projects fund$ nationwide "u subsections 7a77#b77;,a7 & 7b71 respectively4 7,d7 ,ea* ,/ate's safety p]=mance t>gets 9 ea* ( ! prec$+ #aj ye>s4 7,e7 ,ea* ,/ate's a*iev$ safety level = ea* p]=mance measure 9 ea* ( ! prec$+ #aj ye>s4 7,f7 ,ea* ,/ate's annual activity measure t>gets 9 ea* ( ! prec$+ #aj ye>s4 7,g7 ,ea* ,/ate's a*iev$ activity level = ea* activity measure 9 ea* ( ! prec$+ #aj ye>s4 4 7b7 ,national priority safety programs 7#a7 ,repeal ,section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! analysis = *apt] #d ( su* title are repeal$4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,m9imum p5alties = repeat (f5d]s = driv+ :ile intoxicat$ or driv+ "u ! influ5ce ,section #afd7;a77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #dje7;d77#g77;,a7 & ins]t+ section #djb7;b77#c77;iv77,i74 7,b7 ,high-visibility en=cem5t program ,section #djd7;d77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ sections #djb & #dje & ins]t+ section #djb4 7,c7 ,g5]al requirem5ts = ,f$]al assi/ance ,section #djf7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #djb or #dje & ins]t+ section #djb4 7,d7 ,national priority safety program grant eligibility ,section #djaj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#abi ,/at4 #aeaa7 is repeal$4 7c7 ,review ( consolidation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all conduct a /udy to assess ! efficacy & roadway safety impact ( comb9+ ! ,highway ,safety & ,national ,priority ,safety grant programs4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+-- 7,a7 a recomm5dation on if ! ,highway ,safety & ,national ,priority ,safety grant programs %\ld rema9 consolidat$2 7,b7 an assessm5t ( :e!r ! grant consolidation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 co9cides ) a r$uction 9 roadway cra%es1 dea?s1 & injuries2 & 7,c7 recomm5dations to improve ! transp>5cy & efficacy ( ! ,highway ,safety ,grant program "u section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #djjc4 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by /rik+ 7,e7 & ins]t+ 7,f72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f7 z subp>agraphs 7,f7 & 7,g71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 digital infra/ructure te*nologies design$ to improve roadway safety & prev5t cra%es2 2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7h77#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 a report on ! actions tak5 by-- 7,a7 ! ,adm9i/rator 9 c>ry+ out ! collaborative rese>* ef=t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 to transf] ! rese>* f9d+s & te*nology develop$ "u ?is subsection to ! automotive manufactur+ indu/ry2 & 7,b7 ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration & ! automotive manufactur+ indu/ry to deploy ! rese>* f9d+s & te*nology develop$ "u ?is subsection 9 consum]-ready vehicles4 2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7i7 ?r\gh 7m7 z subsections 7k71 7l71 7m71 7n71 & 7o71 respectively2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7h7 ! foll[+3 7i7 ,m>ijuana & polysub/ance impairm5t rese>* 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out1 9 coord9ation ) heads ( relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 a collaborative rese>* ef=t to-- 7,a7 /udy ! effect t m>ijuana & polysub/ance impairm5t has on driv+2 7,b7 analyze measures to detect & r$uce incid5ces ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( m>ijuana or polysub/ance use1 utiliz+-- 7i7 law en=cem5t tra9+2 7ii7 roadside te/+ te*nologies2 7iii7 toxicology labs2 & 7iv7 education campaigns2 & 7,c7 propose evid5ce-bas$ impairm5t /&>ds = m>ijuana or polysub/ance use4 7#b7 ,reports ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate an annual report t-- 7,a7 describes ! progress made 9 c>ry+ out ! collaborative rese>* ef=t2 & 7,b7 includes an acc\nt+ = ! use ( ,f$]al funds obligat$ or exp5d$ 9 c>ry+ out su* ef=t4 7#c7 ,polysub/ance def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m polysub/ance means consumption by an individual ( #b or m pot5tially impair+ sub/ances simultane\sly1 or )9 a %ort p]iod1 includ+-- 7,a7 alcohol2 7,b7 m>ijuana2 7,c7 prescription m$ications2 7,d7 ov]-!-c\nt] m$ications2 or 7,e7 illicit drugs4 7j7 ,national drug involv$ cra% data collection sy/em 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a national drug involv$ cra% data collection sy/em 79 ?is subsection ref]r$ to z ! sy/em7 to-- 7,a7 collect /&>diz$ toxicology data f ,/ates = fatal & s]i\s injury cra%es2 7,b7 l9k cra% data ) m$ical1 coron]1 hospital1 & em]g5cy m$ical s]vices records2 & 7,c7 provide model protocols = specim5 collection1 te/+1 & report+4 7#b7 ,grant au?ority ,9 e/abli%+ ! sy/em1 ! ,secret>y may aw>d grants to ,/ates to-- 7,a7 pilot enhanc$ data collection2 & 7,b7 support toxicology labs1 specim5 collection1 tra9+1 data sy/ems1 & data l9kage4 7#c7 ,privacy protections ,any data made available to ! public pursuant to ?is subsection %all be deid5tifi$ be=e su* data is made available to ! public & us$ 9 compliance ) ,f$]al & ,/ate privacy laws1 includ+ ! ,heal? ,insurance ,portability & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-aia71 z applicable4 7#d7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 analyze tr5ds1 sub/ance types1 & geographic patt]ns collect$ "u ! sy/em2 7,b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate an annual report = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca on ! results ( ! analysis "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 make su* report publicly available4 7#e7 ,fund+ ,to c>ry out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all obligate f funds made available to c>ry out ?is section-- 7,a7 #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #ba1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #bb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #bc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #bd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7n71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77ii77,i7 by ins]t+ via mail or electronically aft] t motor vehicle2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7o77#a71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ 1 o!r ?an traffic en=cem5t1 & ins]t+ includ+ su* c\nt]measures us$ 9 coord9ation ) traffic en=cem5t4 7b7 ,impair$ driv+ te*nology indu/ry r\ndtable 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all ho/ an indu/ry r\ndtable to discuss-- 7,a7 ! late/ innovations 9 9-vehicle te*nology to prev5t alcohol-impair$ driv+2 7,b7 ! ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t to transf] ! rese>* f9d+s & te*nology develop$ "u section #djc7;h77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to ! automotive manufactur+ indu/ry2 & 7,c7 ! plans ( ! ,dep>tm5t to educate consum]s ab\t ! te*nology4 7#b7 ,att5dees ,9 ho/+ ! r\ndtable describ$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all invite-- 7,a7 repres5tatives ( ! automotive manufactur+ indu/ry2 7,b7 repres5tatives ( automotive suppli]s ( vehicle impairm5t prev5tion te*nology2 7,c7 highway safety rese>*]s2 7,d7 victims & survivors ( impair$ driv+ cra%es2 7,e7 repres5tatives ( ! vehicle insurance indu/ry2 7,f7 repres5tatives ( ! alcohol indu/ry2 & 7,g7 repres5tatives ( anti-impair$ driv+ advocacy organizations4 7#c7 ,consid]ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! report "u section #djc7;h77#e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by ?is ,act71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! f9d+s ( ! r\ndtable ho/$ "u ?is subsection4 7c7 ,brief+ ,n lat] ?an #ae days aft] ! submission ( ! report requir$ "u section #djc7;h77#e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by ?is ,act71 ! ,secret>y %all brief ! ,committees on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate on ! cont5ts ( ! report4 7d7 ,implem5tation timel9e 7#a7 ,model protocols ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! model protocols requir$ pursuant to section #djc7;j77#a77;,c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by ?is ,act74 7#b7 ,submission ( data ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! sy/em e/abli%$ "u subsection 7j7 ( section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by ?is ,act71 has begun collect+ /&>diz$ toxicology data f ,/ates = fatal & s]i\s injury cra%es pursuant to p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 ( su* subsection4 #djjd4 ,high-visibility en=cem5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #djd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,r$uce motor vehicle spe$+ 9 excess ( ! po/$ spe$ limit4 2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7i72 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,s*ool bus safety campaign 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & implem5t a public safety messag+ campaign t uses public safety m$ia messages1 po/]s1 digital m$ia messages1 & o!r m$ia messages di/ribut$ to ,/ates1 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( motor vehicles1 s*ools1 & o!r public outlets to-- 7,a7 highlight ! importance ( address+ ! illegal pass+ ( s*ool buses2 & 7,b7 educate /ud5ts & ! public reg>d+ ! safe load+ & unload+ ( s*ool buses4 7#b7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7,a7 repres5tatives ( ! s*ool bus indu/ry f ! public & private sectors2 7,b7 ,/ate highway safety (fices2 & 7,c7 any o!r /akehold] det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts ,9 produc+ & di/ribut+ ! national public safety messag+ campaign "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 include television adv]tis+ & adv]tis+ "t on key national broadca/s ) a wide audi5ce z "p ( ! campaign2 7,b7 include radio1 social m$ia1 & edge s]vice adv]tis+ z "p ( ! campaign2 & 7,c7 ensure t ! campaign is n limit$ to digital d[nloads or regional di/ribution4 7#d7 ,updates ,! ,secret>y %all p]iodically update ! mat]ials us$ 9 ! campaign "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,adv]tis+ ,! ,secret>y may use1 or au?orize ! use (1 funds made available to c>ry out ?is section to pay = ! developm5t1 production1 & use ( broadca/ & pr9t m$ia adv]tis+ & int]net-bas$ outrea* = ! education campaign "u p>agraph 7#a74 7g7 ,c> seat safety campaign 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all c>ry out an education campaign on ! dang]s associat$ ) noncompliant or c\nt]feit *ild re/ra9t sy/ems1 includ+-- 7,a7 in=mation on c> seats & boo/] seats t d n meet ,f$]al safety /&>ds "u sections #ega4bac & #ega4bac;b ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulations2 & 7,b7 me?ods = id5tify+ & avoid+ su* sy/ems4 7#b7 ,adv]tis+ ,! ,secret>y may use1 or au?orize ! use (1 funds made available to c>ry out ?is section to pay = ! developm5t1 production1 & use ( broadca/1 pr9t1 & digital adv]tis+ & outrea* = ! education campaign "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! education campaign "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate )-- 7,a7 int]e/$ ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts2 7,b7 private indu/ry2 & 7,c7 o!r p>ties1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7h7 ,traffic safety en=cem5t c5t] ( excell5ce 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli%1 9 coord9ation ) relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 a ,traffic ,safety ,en=cem5t ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,c5t]74 7#b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! ,c5t] %all be to provide te*nical assi/ance to ,/ate highway safety (fices & law en=cem5t ag5cies on maximiz+ effici5t & effective traffic safety en=cem5t ( haz>d\s driv+ behaviors to r$uce fatalities & injuries on public roads4 7#c7 ,p>tn]%ips ,9 e/abli%+ ! ,c5t]1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into appropriate p>tn]%ips ) any in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 or public or private rese>* entity4 7#d7 ,duties ,! duties ( ! ,c5t] %all include-- 7,a7 provid+ ,/ate highway safety (fices & law en=cem5t ag5cies ) exp]tise1 tools1 & support relat+ to traffic safety en=cem5t2 7,b7 promot+ evid5ce-bas$ /rategies & be/ practice protocols = en=cem5t aga9/ haz>d\s driv+1 includ+ t>get$1 co/-effective drunk-driv+ patrols1 alcohol- & drug-impair$ driv+1 spe$+1 & di/ract$ driv+ en=cem5t1 & coord9at$ traffic safety campaigns prov5 to r$uce roadway fatalities & injuries2 7,c7 assi/+ ,/ate highway safety (fices & law en=cem5t ag5cies )-- 7i7 us+ real-"t data sy/ems to id5tify high-cra% corridors & t>get en=cem5t res\rces 9 ! mo/ effici5t mann]1 includ+ by deliv]+ /&>diz$ tra9+2 7ii7 assess+ curr5t en=cem5t practices & id5tify+ gaps 9 en=cem5t2 & 7iii7 lev]ag+ programs "u section #djb by provid+ te*nical assi/ance on program developm5t & outcome measurem5t tools2 7,d7 assess+ & demon/rat+ new roadside te*nologies1 data-driv5 deploym5t models1 & en=cem5t /rategies1 & %>+ ! results ( su* assessm5ts & demon/rations to increase adoption ( effective tools2 & 7,e7 collaborat+ )1 & provid+ support on1 traffic safety en=cem5t to all op]at+ adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#e7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all obligate f funds made available to c>ry out ?is section = fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca n m ?an #e1jjj1jjj to e/abli% ! ,c5t]4 4 7b7 ,report on /aff+ ne$s ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all report to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee ( ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate on /aff+ ne$s & ! /aff+ plan = ! ,traffic ,safety ,en=cem5t ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce e/abli%$ "u section #djd7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by ?is section71 includ+ a plan to appo9t detailees f relevant modal op]at+ adm9i/rations to support ! /aff ( su* ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #bdaaj ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7b74 #djje4 ,protection ( safety data ,section #djg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ compil$ or collect$ & ins]t+ t are compil$1 collect$1 or provid$ by a unit ( ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7#b7 by ins]t+ or = ! purpose ( develop+ & implem5t+ a ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #adh7;a77 aft] cross+s2 7#c7 by ins]t+ #acd1 #ace1 be=e #add12 & 7#d7 by /rik+ develop+ any highway & ins]t+ develop+ or plann+ = any highway4 #djjf4 ,annual report+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all review ! implem5tation ( section #acjj4ce7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ensure ! adm9i/rative burd5 is appropriate relative to ! am\nt ( ,f$]al fund+ provid$4 7b7 ,brief+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all brief ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate on ! review conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 subsection 7a7 %all be con/ru$ to direct ! ,secret>y to *ange ! sub/ance ( ! report+ requirem5ts 9 section #acjj4ce7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 #djjg4 ,coord9ation ( ,f$]al highway & traffic safety programs 7a7 ,improv$ alignm5t ( program requirem5ts & timel9es ,! ,secret>y %all1 9 coord9ation ) ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation & ,/ate highway safety (fices1 take su* actions1 consi/5t ) /atute1 to enhance roadway safety ?r\gh improv+ coord9ation & data %>+ betwe5-- 7#a7 ! ,highway ,safety ,improvem5t ,program "u section #adh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 ! highway safety grant programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration "u section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#c7 ! ,highway ,p]=mance ,monitor+ ,sy/em4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 promote a unifi$1 data-driv5 approa* to ! r$uction & elim9ation ( traffic fatalities & s]i\s injuries2 7#b7 bett] align ,f$]al program requirem5ts1 plann+ cycles1 & report+ timel9es to r$uce adm9i/rative burd5 on ,/ates2 7#c7 increase flexibility = ,/ates to a*ieve approv$ ,/ate ,/rategic ,highway ,safety ,plans & ,highway ,safety ,plans p]=mance t>gets2 & 7#d7 ensure t data collection1 analysis1 & report+ requirem5ts mean+fully contribute to safety outcomes4 7c7 ,actions to r$uce adm9i/rative burd5 ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 evaluate & revise adm9i/rative & report+ requirem5ts "u ! programs describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 to ensure t su* requirem5ts-- 7,a7 mean+fully contribute to safety outcomes2 & 7,b7 appropriately use ,f$]al funds4 7#b7 conduct an objective analysis1 9 consultation ) ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation & ,/ate highway safety (fices1 ( ! co/ e/imates & burd5 impacts ( plann+1 coord9ation1 & public engagem5t requirem5ts1 includ+ su* requirem5ts relat$ to data collection1 ,f$]al int]ag5cy coord9ation1 & t>get sett+1 & update su* co/ e/imates bas$ on actual ,/ate exp]i5ces2 7#c7 review & revise1 z appropriate1 p]=mance t>get-sett+ & compliance proc$ures consi/5t ) ! /atutory requirem5t = ,/ates to e/abli% safety p]=mance t>gets2 & 7#d7 ensure ! protection ( data1 analyses1 reports1 & relat$ mat]ials submitt$ by ,/ates pursuant to section #adh7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 f legal discov]y or use 9 liability proce$+s1 to ! maximum ext5t p]mitt$ "u ,f$]al law4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a summ>y report ( ! f9d+s "u subsection 7c74 7e7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to direct ! ,secret>y to alt] or am5d ! cont5t ( ! p]=mance t>gets associat$ ) any ( ! programs describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 #djjh4 ,highway safety program effectiv5ess transportation rulemak+ committee 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a transportation rulemak+ committee1 & designate su* committee pursuant to section #ajb7k7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to-- 7#a7 analyze ! effici5cy & effectiv5ess ( ! adm9i/ration ( highway safety grants "u *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 recomm5d regulatory *anges to promote a unifi$1 data-driv5 approa* to ! r$uction & elim9ation ( traffic fatalities & s]i\s injuries "u "p #abjj ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! transportation rulemak+ committee e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all consi/ ( ! foll[+ memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y3 7#a7 ,traffic safety indu/ry pr(essionals4 7#b7 ,repres5tatives f up to #d ,/ate highway safety (fices f diff]5t geographic regions4 7#c7 ,roadway safety advocates1 includ+-- 7,a7 at lea/ #a repres5tative ( an anti-impair$ driv+ advocacy organization2 7,b7 at lea/ #a repres5tative ( a g5]al roadway safety advocacy organization2 7,c7 at lea/ #a repres5tative ( a nonmotoriz$ safety advocacy organization2 & 7,d7 at lea/ #a repres5tative ( a motorcycli/ safety advocacy organization4 7#d7 ,at lea/ #a repres5tative ( a ,/ate law en=cem5t organization4 7#e7 ,at lea/ #a memb] ( local gov]nm5t or a local gov]nm5t advocacy organization4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! transportation rulemak+ committee "u subsection 7a7 is e/abli%$1 ! transportation rulemak+ committee %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report detail+ ! f9d+s & recomm5dations develop$ "u subsection 7a71 includ+ recomm5dations to-- 7#a7 /reaml9e review & approval proc$ures ( ,/ate highway safety plans "u subp>t ,b ( "p #abjj ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7#b7 r$uce ! adm9i/rative res\rces necess>y = compliance ) grant requirem5ts "u subp>t ,d ( su* "p4 7d7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! f9d+s & recomm5dations "u ! report1 includ+-- 7,a7 if applicable1 any diss5t+ positions on ! f9d+s & ! rationale = ea* position2 & 7,b7 any disagreem5ts ) ! recomm5dations1 includ+ ! rationale = ea* disagreem5t & ! reasons = ! disagreem5t2 & 7#b7 = ea* recomm5dation-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y int5ds to implem5t1 a description ( ! implem5tation plan ( ! ,secret>y & timel9e = implem5tation2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t1 an explanation z to :y ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t su* recomm5dation4 #djji4 ,e/abli%m5t ( roadway work] protection int]ag5cy work+ gr\p 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% or designate an int]ag5cy work+ gr\p to make recomm5dations reg>d+ ! protection ( roadway work]s4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p "u subsection 7a7 %all be compris$ ( repres5tatives f-- 7#a7 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7#b7 ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7#c7 ! ,occupational ,safety & ,heal? ,adm9i/ration2 & 7#d7 su* o!r ,f$]al ag5cies z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7c7 ,duties ,! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 review & analyze any limitations reg>d+ data collection = fatal & non-fatal motor vehicle cra%es 9 "w zones2 & 7#b7 provide recomm5dations to-- 7,a7 address any limitations 9 data collection id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 increase ! use & effectiv5ess ( "w zone safety cont+5cy funds2 7,c7 enc\rage local adoption ( ! ,model ,m9imum ,uni=m ,cra% ,crit]ia2 7,d7 improve local data %>+ on "w zone cra%es ) ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,e7 update educational mat]ials & public aw>5ess campaigns to improve "w zone safety4 7d7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! activities "u subsection 7c71 ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all consult )-- 7#a7 ,/ate transportation (ficials2 7#b7 non-gov]nm5tal entities1 includ+-- 7,a7 roadway contractors2 7,b7 roadway pav]s2 7,c7 roadway eng9e]s2 7,d7 repres5tatives f labor organizations repres5t+ transportation work]s2 & 7,e7 traffic safety indu/ry pr(essionals2 & 7#c7 any o!r /akehold]s ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p is e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report on ! recomm5dations ( ! work+ gr\p bas$ on ! id5tification & analysis "u subsection 7c74 7f7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! f9d+s & recomm5dations "u ! report2 & 7#b7 = ea* recomm5dation-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y int5ds to implem5t1 a description ( ! implem5tation plan ( ! ,secret>y & timel9e = implem5tation2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t1 an explanation z to :y ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t su* recomm5dation4 7g7 ,t]m9ation ,! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p "u subsection 7a7 %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u subsection 7e74 #djaj4 ,motorcycle ,advisory ,c\ncil ,section #cee7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7e7 ,sunset ,! ,c\ncil %all t]m9ate on ,octob] #a1 #bjca4 4 #djaa4 ,motorcycle *eckpo9t fund+ ,section #djjg ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aec note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 t o!rwise pr(iles & /ops motorcycle op]ators or motorcycle pass5g]s solely on ! basis ( ! mode ( transportation ( su* op]ators or pass5g]s4 4 #djab4 ,pulsat+ light sy/ems 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conv5e a transportation rulemak+ committee1 & designate su* committee pursuant to section #ajb7k7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to consid]-- 7#a7 :e!r pulsat+ light sy/ems are compliant ) ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>d ,numb] #ajh1 conta9$ 9 section #ega4ajh ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7#b7 if !re is suffici5t evid5ce to demon/rate pulsat+ light sy/ems r$uce traffic cra%es & associat$ dea?s & injuries result+ f traffic cra%es4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! transportation rulemak+ committee e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all consi/ ( memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+-- 7#a7 automotive indu/ry pr(essionals2 7#b7 exp]ts 9 human di/raction & att5tion2 7#c7 exp]ts 9 vehicle te*nology safety2 7#d7 highway safety pr(essionals2 & 7#e7 o!r /akehold]s ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! transportation rulemak+ committee "u subsection 7a7 is e/abli%$1 ! transportation rulemak+ committee %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report detail+ ! f9d+s & recomm5dations develop$ "u subsection 7a71 includ+ a det]m9ation on if *anges to ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>d #ajh are w>rant$ &1 if s det]m9$1 recomm5dations = su* *anges4 7d7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! f9d+s & recomm5dations "u ! report2 & 7#b7 = ea* recomm5dation-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y int5ds to implem5t1 a description ( ! implem5tation plan ( ! ,secret>y & timel9e = implem5tation2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t1 an explanation z to :y ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t su* recomm5dation4 7e7 ,pulsat+ light sy/em def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m pulsat+ light sy/em means a sy/em = a high-m\nt$ /op lamp 9 :i*-- 7#a7 :5 ! brake ( ! vehicle is appli$1 ! lamp pulses rapidly n m ?an #d times & = n m ?an #a4b seconds1 aft] :i* su* lamp conv]ts to a cont9u\s light z a normal /op lamp until ! "t su* brake is releas$2 & 7#b7 ! pulses describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 d n repeat ^u a subsequ5t application ( ! brake ( ! vehicle = a lock-out p]iod ( at lea/ #e seconds aft] ! release ( ! brake describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 #djac4 ,m9imally ob/ruct$ =w>d-fac+ view 9 motorcoa*es 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 %all prescribe motor vehicle safety /&>ds to require t all new cov]$ motorcoa*es manufactur$ = sale 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates h a m9imally ob/ruct$ =w>d-fac+ view f ! driv]'s seat ( ! cov]$ motorcoa*4 7b7 ,exception ,9 prescrib+ motor vehicle safety /&>ds "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 %all ensure t a cov]$ motorcoa* satisfies su* /&>ds if ! cov]$ motorcoa* utilizes a cam]a or o!r te*nological means-- 7#a7 to all[ = a m9imally ob/ruct$ =w>d-fac+ view f ! driv]'s seat ( ! cov]$ motorcoa* t exp&s ! range ( ! =w>d-fac+ view ( ! driv] or provides a view ( an ob/ruct$ area2 & 7#b7 t complies ) ,/&>d #aja4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ motorcoa* ,! t]m cov]$ motorcoa* has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m bus 9 section #ega4c7;b7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#b7 ,/&>d #aja ,! t]m ,/&>d #aja means ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>d ,numb] #aja1 conta9$ 9 section #ega4aja ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 #djad4 ,revision ( /ud5t safety guidel9es 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise ! ,highway ,safety ,program ,guidel9e ,numb] #ad to enc\rage nonmotori/ safety education = elem5t>y & second>y s*ool /ud5ts4 ,9 revis+ ! guidel9es1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t su* guidel9es-- 7#a7 enc\rage on-bicycle tra9+ t promotes bicycl+ skills & safe practices2 7#b7 increase aw>5ess & pr(ici5cy 9 navigat+ roadways2 7#c7 emphasize traffic rules2 7#d7 describe safety precautions2 & 7#e7 emphasize ! importance ( helmet use4 7b7 ,consultation & dissem9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! revision "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 consult ) practition]s involv$ 9 nonmotori/ safety education ef=ts to update any exi/+ nonmotori/ safety mat]ials & curriculum = elem5t>y & second>y s*ools2 & 7#b7 dissem9ate new model curriculum & guidel9es on nonmotori/ safety education = elem5t>y & second>y s*ool /ud5ts to ,/ate educational ag5cies4 7c7 ,report requir$ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! ,secret>y revises guidel9es "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on-- 7#a7 ! /atus ( implem5tation ( ! updat$ guidel9es describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 includ+-- 7,a7 any mat]ials & curriculum revis$ "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 a process = track+ implem5tation2 7#b7 consultation ef=ts to revise su* guidel9es & relat$ mat]ials2 & 7#c7 ef=ts to dissem9ate ! guidance to ,/ate educational ag5cies1 includ+ tra9+ ef=ts & promotion1 includ+ opportunities = ,/ates to %>e implem5tation *all5ges & successes4 #djae4 ,micromobility safety 7a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy on ! safety ( micromobility transportation devices & te*nology1 ) a focus on *ildr5 & "y adults4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,relevant cra% data1 includ+ ! micromobility transportation device & te*nology type & spe$ involv$ 9 a cra%1 ! type ( infra/ructure on :i* a cra% occurr$1 &1 if vehicles 7 involv$ 9 su* cra%es1 ! spe$ ( su* vehicles4 7#b7 ,/ate laws t may gov]n op]ator age1 helmet use1 insurance1 or regi/ration requirem5ts4 7#c7 ,h[ diff]5t micromobility transportation devices & te*nologies impact safety1 includ+-- 7,a7 motor p[] ( ! te*nology or device2 & 7,b7 maximum spe$ ( ! te*nology or device on a pav$ level surface :5 p[]$ solely by a motor4 7#d7 ,consum] education ef=ts on h[ nonmotoriz$ road us]s may safely navigate /reets4 7c7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report t details ! f9d+s ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 7d7 ,micromobility transportation device & te*nology def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m micromobility transportation device & te*nology means a small1 l[-spe$1 p]sonal transportation device1 includ+ a device def9$ "u section #bag7;j77#b77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t is-- 7#a7 electric or human-p[]$2 7#b7 prim>ily us$ = a %ort-di/ance trip or urban travel2 & 7#c7 has a maximum spe$ ( n m ?an #bj miles p] h\r on a pav$ level surface :5 p[]$ solely by a motor4 #djaf4 ,,gao /udy on highway safety data quality 7a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all conduct a /udy on ! quality ( highway safety data collect$ & utiliz$ = programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+ an evaluation ( ! accuracy & consi/5cy ( data report$ to ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,,f>s74 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all review-- 7#a7 highway safety data report+ requirem5ts & timel9es2 7#b7 ,/ate & local law en=cem5t ag5cy compliance ) ,,f>s report+ requirem5ts1 includ+ level ( adoption ( ! mo/ rec5t ,model ,m9imum ,uni=m ,cra% ,crit]ia guidel9es2 7#c7 processes und]tak5 by ,/ates & local law en=cem5t ag5cies to collect & report data to ,,f>s1 includ+ und]ride cra% data & pot5tial inconsi/5cies 9 id5tify+ und]ride cra%es2 7#d7 ! ov]sight me*anisms ( ! ,secret>y = data collection & quality assurance ( ,/ate-submitt$ safety data1 includ+ protocols =-- 7,a7 evaluat+ ! accuracy1 complet5ess1 uni=mity1 integration1 & accessibility ( highway safety data2 7,b7 id5tify+ & correct+ errors 9 ,/ate-submitt$ safety data2 & 7,c7 v]ify+ report$ data on und]ride cra%es1 includ+ und]ride cra%es t involve a vuln]able road us]2 7#e7 reliability1 transp>5cy1 & acc\ntability 9 ! use ( pr$ictive analytics1 telematics1 & o!r data-driv5 tools us$ to collect highway safety data2 7#f7 data security measures & protections = p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation 9 highway safety data sy/ems2 7#g7 adh]5ce to in=mation dissem9ation quality guidel9es2 7#h7 ! effects ( data quality on ! ability ( ! ,secret>y to assess ,/ate safety p]=mance t>gets1 includ+ su* t>gets l9k$ to ,f$]al fund+2 & 7#i7 ! pot5tial effects ( ,,f>s und]ride cra% data quality on relat$ ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration activities4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all consult ) relevant /akehold]s1 includ+-- 7#a7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7#b7 ,/ate highway safety (fices2 7#c7 a non-pr(it sci5tific & educational organization focus$ on improv+ highway safety & r$uc+ roadway dea?s2 7#d7 repres5tatives ( roadway safety advocacy organizations1 includ+ repres5tatives ( motor c>ri] safety organizations2 7#e7 local law en=cem5t2 7#f7 ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 & 7#g7 any o!r relevant /akehold]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 & any associat$ recomm5dations4 ,v ,motor ,c>ri]s ,a ,g5]al ,provisions #ejja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,f9ancial assi/ance programs ,section #caajd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,f9ancial assi/ance programs ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7-- 7#a7 subject to subsection 7c71 to c>ry out ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program "u section #caajb 7o!r ?an ! high priority program "u subsection 7l7 ( su* section7-- 7,a7 #dce1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #ddf1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #def1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #dfg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #dgh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca2 7#b7 subject to subsection 7c71 to c>ry out ! high priority program "u section #caajb7l7 7o!r ?an ! comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t tra9+ & support grant program "u p>agraph 7#e7 ( su* section7-- 7,a7 #ff1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #fi1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #gb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #gh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca2 7#c7 to c>ry out ! multiye> comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t tra9+ & support grant program "u section #caajb7l77#e71 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 7#d7 to c>ry out ! comm]cial motor vehicle op]ator safety tra9+ grant program "u section #caajc1 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7#e7 subject to subsection 7c71 to c>ry out ! f9ancial assi/ance program = comm]cial driv]'s lic5se implem5tation "u section #cacac-- 7,a7 #dh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #ea1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #ec1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #ed1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #ef1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 4 7b7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,section #caaaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 to pay adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration-- 7#a7 #djj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7#b7 #djg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7#c7 #dag1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7#d7 #dbf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7#e7 #dce1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 4 #ejjb4 ,improvem5ts to en=cem5t tra9+ & support grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #caajb7l77#e77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! grant program "u subp>agraph 7,a7 are-- 7i7 to tra9 non-,f$]al employees :o-- 7,i7 conduct comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t activities2 or 7,,ii7 in/ruct & tra9 non-,f$]al employees describ$ 9 subclause 7,i72 & 7ii7 to develop relat$ tra9+ mat]ials4 4 7b7 ,inspector /&>ds ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to revise "p #che ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to incorporate by ref]5ce ! relevant c]tification & tra9+ /&>ds = roadside inspectors & in/ructors issu$ by ! ,comm]cial ,vehicle ,safety ,alliance z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ejjc4 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t ,section #caajb7;f77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! p>agraph head+ by /rik+ aft] fiscal ye> #bjag2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ basel9e aft] ! ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y implem5ts a new allocation =mula "u section #eajf ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 & ?is & ins]t+ 4 ,?is4 #ejjd4 ,am5dm5ts to comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #caajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ,comm]cial motor vehicle op]ator safety tra9+ grant program2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,high quality tra9+ provid]s ,! ,secret>y may develop additional quality & p]=mance metrics to id5tify & prioritize aw>ds to high quality tra9+ provid]s4 7e7 ,beh9d ! :eel tra9+ h\rs set aside ,( ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ! program "u ?is section = ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #ej p]c5t %all be aw>d$ = entities t require-- 7#a7 ,class ,a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se driv]-tra9ees to receive a m9imum ( #cj h\rs ( beh9d-!-:eel tra9+1 ) a m9imum ( #aj h\rs on a driv+ range2 & 7#b7 ,class ,b comm]cial driv]'s lic5se driv]-tra9ees to receive a m9imum ( #ae h\rs ( beh9d-!-:eel tra9+1 ) a m9imum ( #g h\rs ( public road driv+4 7f7 ,eligible entities ,only entities li/$ on ! ,/ate employm5t & tra9+ provid] li/ ma9ta9$ "u section #abb ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7 %all be eligible to receive fund+ "u ?is section4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #caa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #caajc & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #caajc4 ,comm]cial motor vehicle op]ator safety tra9+ grant program4 4 #ejje4 ,t]ms & conditions = exemptions ,section #cacae ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ data submission requirem5ts1 aft] t]ms & conditions2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,t]ms & conditions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% t]ms & conditions = ea* exemption to ensure t ! exemption w n likely degrade ! level ( safety a*iev$ by ! p]son or class ( p]sons grant$ ! exemption & all[ ! ,secret>y to evaluate :e!r an equival5t level ( safety is ma9ta9$ :ile ! p]son or class ( p]sons is op]at+ "u su* exemption4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,! t]ms & conditions e/abli%$ "u ?is section %all require-- 7i7 ! regul> submission ( relevant accid5t & incid5t data to ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 imm$iate notification to ! ,secret>y 9 ! ev5t ( a cra% t results 9 a fatality or s]i\s bodily injury2 & 7iii7 ea* p]son or class ( p]sons op]at+ "u an exemption to ma9ta9 & produce ^u inspection1 ei!r physically or electronically1 (ficial docum5tation f ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration ( ea* exemption "u :i* !y are op]at+4 7,c7 ,implem5tation ,! ,secret>y %all monitor ! implem5tation ( ! exemption to ensure compliance ) ! t]ms & conditions ( su* exemption4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7 by ins]t+ 1 bas$ on an analysis ( data collect$ by ! ,secret>y & submitt$ to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b77#h7 aft] safety4 #ejjf4 ,brok] qualifications 7a7 ,f9al rule ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule implem5t+ ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 sections #acijc7;c7 & #acijd7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 relat+ to exp]i5ce or qualifications = (fic]s ( freight brok]s & freight =w>d]s4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & at lea/ once e #f mon?s until ! f9al rule requir$ "u subsection 7a7 is issu$1 ! ,secret>y %all brief ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate on ! /atus ( ! rulemak+ requir$ "u subsection 7a74 #ejjg4 ,motor c>ri] compla9ts ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t ! recomm5dations ( ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al 9 ! report titl$ ,motor ,c>ri] ,op]ations3 ,improvem5ts ,ne$$ to ,f$]al ,sy/em = ,collect+ & ,address+ ,compla9ts aga9/ ,truck1 ,mov+1 & ,bus ,companies1 issu$ on ,septemb] #ai1 #bjbc 7,,gao-#bc-ajeigb71 by-- 7#a7 mak+ all categories ( compla9t data public1 z appropriate2 7#b7 updat+ compla9t review guidance2 7#c7 ensur+ ! compla9t website foll[s lead+ practices2 & 7#d7 develop+ an outrea* plan = ! compla9t website4 #ejjh4 ,cabotage /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all seek to ent] into appropriate arrangem5ts ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies to conduct a /udy ( ! safety & economic impacts ( cabotage violations us+ comm]cial motor vehicles4 7b7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all consult )-- 7#a7 repres5tatives ( ! motor c>ri] indu/ry1 includ+ own]-op]ators2 7#b7 repres5tatives ( law en=cem5t ag5cies2 7#c7 labor organizations repres5t+ comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s2 & 7#d7 su* o!r /akehold]s z ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d det]m9es to be relevant4 ,b ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,op]ators #eaja4 ,pr$atory comm]cial motor vehicle lease-pur*ase agreem5t programs ov]sight 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,disclosure =m 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all require a motor c>ri] provid+ transportation subject to jurisdiction "u sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ace t uses motor vehicles n own$ by su* c>ri] to transport prop]ty "u an arrangem5t ) ano!r p>ty to provide a disclosure =m to ea* p>ty ent]+ into su* arrangem5t4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! disclosure =m "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include1 at a m9imum1 in=mation on-- 7,a7 weekly comp5sation = driv]s2 7,b7 av]age weekly mileage & ! s*$ule = driv]s2 7,c7 ! numb] ( driv]s :o ent] into ! arrangem5t ea* ye>2 7,d7 ! numb] ( driv]s :o complete ! lease t]m2 7,e7 ! numb] ( driv]s :o buy out a truck2 & 7,f7 ! av]age = ea* d$uction category 9 settlem5ts1 includ+ fuel1 insurance1 regi/ration1 ma9t5ance1 & escr[4 7#c7 ,template ,! ,secret>y %all publi% & p]iodically update a disclosure =m template on a website ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7d7 ,public aw>5ess campaign 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may c>ry out a public aw>5ess campaign to increase aw>5ess ( h[ /&>d lease-pur*ase programs "w1 includ+ di/ribut+ in=mation relat$ to-- 7,a7 data on driv] pay & exp]i5ces2 & 7,b7 ! preval5ce ( pr$atory comm]cial motor vehicle lease-pur*ase agreem5t programs4 7#b7 ,pr$atory comm]cial motor vehicle lease-pur*ase agreem5t program def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m pr$atory comm]cial motor vehicle lease-pur*ase agreem5t program means ! framework ( ! motor c>ri]-driv] relation%ip1 includ+ ! lease-pur*ase agreem5t1 ! contract = ! driv]'s "w = ! motor c>ri]1 & ! practices ( ! motor c>ri] 9 implem5t+ ! contracts t are n provid$ 9 ! contract1 includ+ ! motor c>ri]'s recruitm5t practices1 op]ational practices1 & tax & f9ance practices1 :]eby ! motor c>ri] controls ! "w1 comp5sation1 & debts ( ! driv]1 & ! driv] accrues no equity or is =c$ to give up equity accru$ 9 ! contract$ truck4 7e7 ,prohibition on pr$atory comm]cial motor vehicle lease-pur*ase agreem5t programs ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all issue regulations to prohibit ! use ( pr$atory comm]cial motor vehicle lease-pur*ase programs by motor c>ri]s provid+ transportation subject to jurisdiction "u sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ace4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to require motor c>ri]s (f]+ lease-pur*ase programs to ma9ta9 detail$ records on ! outcomes ( su* programs1 includ+ in=mation describ$ 9 section #adajb7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by ?is section74 #eajb4 ,re/room access 7a7 ,re/room access = driv]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ada ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adaje4 ,re/room access = driv]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,a cov]$ driv] %all be grant$ access to any cov]$ re/room facility at any cov]$ e/abli%m5t to :i* su* driv]-- 7#a7 deliv]s any goods or c>go to su* cov]$ e/abli%m5t2 or 7#b7 is wait+ at su* cov]$ e/abli%m5t to transport goods or = c>go to be load$4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to require a cov]$ e/abli%m5t to make any physical *anges to a cov]$ re/room facility to be 9 compliance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ driv] ,! t]m cov]$ driv] means any comm]cial motor vehicle op]ator ) respect to :om ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation has p[] to e/abli% qualifications & maximum h\rs ( s]vice pursuant to ! provisions ( section #caejb4 7#b7 ,cov]$ e/abli%m5t ,! t]m cov]$ e/abli%m5t-- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 a place ( bus9ess op5 to ! g5]al public = ! sale ( goods or s]vices2 & 7ii7 a %ipp]1 receiv]1 manufactur]1 w>eh\se1 di/ribution c5t]1 or any o!r bus9ess entity t is receiv+ or s5d+ goods by comm]cial motor vehicle2 & 7,b7 does n include any /ructure su* z a fill+ /ation1 s]vice /ation1 or re/aurant ( #hjj squ>e feet or less t has a re/room locat$ )9 su* /ructure t is only int5d$ = use by employees4 7#c7 ,cov]$ re/room facility ,! t]m cov]$ re/room facility means a re/room locat$ on ! premises ( a cov]$ e/abli%m5t t is int5d$ = use by cu/om]s or employees ( ! e/abli%m5t & t is-- 7,a7 locat$ 9 an area :]e provid+ access w\ld n create an obvi\s heal? or safety risk to a cov]$ driv]2 & 7,b7 locat$ 9 an area :]e provid+ access w\ld n pose an obvi\s security risk to ! cov]$ e/abli%m5t4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ada ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #adajd ! foll[+ new item3 #adaje4 ,re/room access = driv]s4 4 7b7 ,re/room access = drayage truck op]ators 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a t]m9al op]ator %all provide a suffici5t numb] ( cov]$ re/rooms = use by cov]$ drayage truck op]ators 9 areas ( ! t]m9al to :i* su* op]ators typically h access4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,to be 9 compliance ) p>agraph 7#a71 a t]m9al op]ator %all provide-- 7,a7 access to exi/+ re/rooms = cov]$ drayage truck op]ators :5 su* op]ators are on port prop]ty & :5 su* access does n pose an obvi\s safety risk to su* truck op]ators & o!r employees ( ! t]m9al op]ator 9 ! area2 & 7,b7 a place = cov]$ drayage truck op]ators to p>k vehicles :ile access+ su* re/rooms4 7#c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,cov]$ drayage truck op]ator ,! t]m cov]$ drayage truck op]ator means ! driv] ( any 9-use on road vehicle ) a gross vehicle weight rat+ ( great] ?an #cc1jjj p\nds op]at+ on or mov+ ?r\gh port or int]modal rail y>d prop]ty = ! purpose ( load+1 unload+1 or transport+ c>go1 includ+ conta9]iz$1 bulk1 or break-bulk goods4 7,b7 ,cov]$ re/room ,! t]m cov]$ re/room means a re/room or portable *emical toilet t is locat$ 9 an area t does n pose an obvi\s heal? or safety risk to a cov]$ drayage truck op]ator4 7,c7 ,t]m9al op]ator ,! t]m t]m9al op]ator-- 7i7 means ! bus9ess entity op]at+ a m>9e t]m9al = load+ & unload+ c>go to & f m>9e vessels2 & 7ii7 includes ! port au?ority if ! port is directly op]at+ ! m>9e t]m9al 9 load+ & unload+ c>go to & f m>9e vessels4 #eajc4 ,application ( comm]cial motor vehicle safety 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #cacja7ad7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & & ins]t+ a comma2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ 1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & ,pu]to ,rico be=e ! p]iod4 7b7 ,p5alty ,section #afe7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,p5alty ,! am\nts treat$ z be+ apportion$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s "u ?is subsection %all be deem$ to be requir$ to be apportion$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s "u section #ajd7;b7 = purposes ( ! imposition ( any p5alty "u ?is title or title #di4 4 7c7 ,implem5tation ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all assi/ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s & ,pu]to ,rico 9 obta9+ full compliance ) *apt] #cac ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & regulations adopt$ "u su* *apt]4 7d7 ,grace p]iod ,not)/&+ section #cacaa7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & end+ on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] su* date ( enactm5t1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s & ,pu]to ,rico %all n be subject to a )hold+ ( an apportionm5t ( funds "u section #cacad ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = failure to comply ) any requirem5t "u section #cacaa7;a7 ( su* title4 7e7 ,exception ,pu]to ,rico may issue a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se to an applicant unable to comply ) ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#e7 ( subsection 7c7 ( section #chc4acc ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation71 provid$ any comm]cial driv]'s lic5se issu$ by ,pu]to ,rico "u ?is exception %all be-- 7#a7 valid only 9 ,pu]to ,rico2 & 7#b7 n transf]able to any o!r ,/ate4 #eajd4 ,ext5sion ( appr5tice%ip pilot program ,section #bcjbb ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#c7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! transportation ( goods to & f a port1 aft] int]/ate comm]ce ea* place x appe>s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! date t is #c ye>s aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! pilot program "u subsection 7b77#a7 & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! transportation ( goods to & f a port1 aft] int]/ate comm]ce2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7g71 7h71 & 7i71 z subsections 7h71 7i71 & 7j71 respectively2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7f7 ! foll[+3 7g7 ,sav+s clause ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may n condition employ] or driv] p>ticipation 9 ! appr5tice%ip program on any factors n includ$ 9 ?is section4 4 #eaje4 ,codification ( exemption 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,a cov]$ live/ock haul+ vehicle1 includ+ ! individual op]at+ su* vehicle1 %all be exempt f-- 7#a7 any requirem5t relat+ to h\rs ( s]vice1 )9 a #aej air-mile radius f ! f9al de/9ation ( ! live/ock1 z e/abli%$ "u-- 7,a7 sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #caa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7,b7 *apt] #cae ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 any requirem5t relat+ to electronic logg+ devices e/abli%$ "u section #caacg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,docum5tation ,! ,secret>y %all require t ea* exempt op]ator ma9ta9 & produce ^u inspection1 ei!r physically or electronically1 (ficial docum5tation f ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration ( ea* exemption "u :i* !y are op]at+4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle ,! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #caacb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,cov]$ live/ock haul+ vehicle ,! t]m cov]$ live/ock haul+ vehicle means-- 7,a7 a comm]cial motor vehicle transport+ live/ock2 or 7,b7 an unlad5 comm]cial motor vehicle en r\te to pick up live/ock or return+ f transport+ live/ock1 z long z ! comm]cial motor vehicle does n involve transport+ any non-live/ock c>go & ! sole purpose ( ! trip is to make a pick-up or deliv]y ( live/ock4 7#c7 ,live/ock ,! t]m live/ock means live/ock 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #fjb ( ! ,em]g5cy ,live/ock ,fe$ ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adga771 includ+ insects4 #eajf4 ,mod]nization ( f>m-relat$ s]vice indu/ries re/rict$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5ses 7a7 ,onl9e r5ewal sy/em ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to am5d section #chc4c7;f77#c77;ii7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation71 to all[ ea* ,/ate to develop & make available an onl9e regi/ration & r5ewal sy/em = eligible employees 9 f>m-relat$ s]vice indu/ries p>ticipat+ 9 ! seasonal re/rict$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible employee ,! t]m eligible employee means an employee t is eligible = & seeks to acquire a re/rict$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5se4 7#b7 ,f>m-relat$ s]vice indu/ries ,! t]m f>m-relat$ s]vice indu/ries has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #chc4c7;f77#a7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#c7 ,re/rict$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5se ,! t]m re/rict$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5se has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #chc4c7;f7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 #eajg4 ,implem5ts ( husb&ry compilation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate a review (-- 7#a7 h[ ,/ates def9e implem5ts ( husb&ry "u ,/ate law2 7#b7 :e!r ,/ates consid] implem5ts ( husb&ry to be comm]cial motor vehicles "u ,/ate law2 & 7#c7 :at relevant ,/ate laws apply to implem5ts ( husb&ry4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+-- 7#a7 ! results ( ! review requir$ "u subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 bas$ on su* results1 a det]m9ation ( :e!r or n x is appropriate to modify ,f$]al regulations to cl>ify t implem5ts ( husb&ry are n consid]$ to be comm]cial motor vehicles4 7c7 ,implem5ts ( husb&ry def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m implem5ts ( husb&ry means vehicles or equipm5t1 :e!r self-propell$ or t[$1 t are ei!r specifically design$ or adapt$ exclusively = agricultural op]ations or s]vices4 #eajh4 ,pre-trip vehicle inspection te/+ waiv] 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ ! requirem5ts ( section #chc4aac7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 a ,/ate may waive ! eng9e comp>tm5t pre-trip vehicle inspection skills te/+ requirem5t1 set =? 9 section #chc4aac7;a77#a77;i7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 = a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se applicant seek+ to op]ate a s*ool bus or vehicle = use 9 public transportation only 9-- 7#a7 intra/ate comm]ce2 or 7#b7 int]/ate comm]ce-- 7,a7 if ! op]ation ( su* bus or vehicle occurs )9 a #aej-;air mile radius f ! po9t ( orig9ation2 & 7,b7 ea* ,/ate 9 :i* su* op]ation occurs has elect$ to issue a waiv] "u ?is section to applicants seek+ a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se by su* ,/ate4 7b7 ,conditions ,prior to issu+ a waiv] describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 a ,/ate %all ensure1 at a m9imum1 t ! foll[+ conditions are met3 7#a7 ,a ,/ate's driv]'s lic5s+ ag5cy %all docum5t = recordkeep+ purposes ! names & comm]cial driv]'s lic5se numb]s ( op]ators issu$ a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se "u ! waiv]4 7#b7 ,! comm]cial driv]'s lic5se cr$5tial %all con=m to ! requirem5ts "u subp>t ,j ( "p #chc ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#c7 ,:5 issu+ a re/rict$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5se ) s*ool bus or pass5g] endorsem5ts pursuant to su* waiv]1 a ,/ate %all-- 7,a7 cont9ue to comply ) ! applicable provisions set =? 9 section #chc4gc ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation72 & 7,b7 place a s*ool bus-only or transit bus-only re/riction on ! comm]cial driv]'s lic5se 9 accordance ) section #chc4aec7;a77#aj77;ix7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#d7 ,a ,/ate %all conduct ! rema9+ pre-trip vehicle inspection compon5ts ( ! skills te/ = driv]s subject to su* waiv]1 z set =? 9 section #chc4aac7;a77#a77;ii-ix7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7c7 ,data collection ,= ea* cal5d> ye> ?r\gh #bjca 9 :i* a ,/ate has issu$ ! waiv] describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,/ate %all provide a report to ! ,secret>y conta9+-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( op]ators :o obta9$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5ses "u su* waiv]2 & 7#b7 data relat+ to any safety incid5ts involv+ an op]ator issu$ a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se "u su* waiv]4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se ,! t]m comm]cial driv]'s lic5se has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #cacja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,public transportation ,! t]m public transportation has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #eaji4 ,modifications to c]ta9 comm]cial driv]'s lic5se regulations ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ to-- 7#a7 revise section #chc4gi ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to all[ a ,/ate to adm9i/] a driv+ skills te/ to any comm]cial driv]'s lic5se applicant1 reg>dless ( ! ,/ate ( domicile ( ! applicant or :]e ! applicant receiv$ driv] tra9+2 & 7#b7 revise section #chd4bbh ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to all[ a ,/ate or ?ird-p>ty exam9] to adm9i/] ! comm]cial driv]'s lic5se k te/ only if ! exam9]-- 7,a7 ma9ta9s a valid comm]cial driv]'s lic5se te/ exam9] c]tification2 7,b7 completes a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se skills te/ exam9] tra9+ c\rse t meets ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7d7 ( su* section2 & 7,c7 completes #a unit ( in/ruction describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#c7 ( su* section4 ,c ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,safety #ebja4 ,motor c>ri] safety advisory committee ,section #dadd7;d7 ( ! ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca4 #ebjb4 ,electronic logg+ device c]tification ,section #caacg7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! c]tification process1 ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a71 %all require ! ,secret>y to-- 7,a7 v]ify ! contact in=mation ( ! c]tification applicant & ! te*nical specifications ( ! propos$ electronic logg+ device2 & 7,b7 cross ref]5ce ! c]tification application aga9/ revok$ electronic logg+ devices t d n meet ! c]tification crit]ia ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,publication ( c]tifi$ devices ,! ,secret>y %all publi% & ma9ta9 on a publicly available website-- 7,a7 a li/ ( regi/]$ electronic logg+ devices t meet ! c]tification crit]ia e/abli%$ "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 a li/ ( revok$ electronic logg+ devices t d n meet ! c]tification crit]ia ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#d74 4 #ebjc4 ,safety p]=mance hi/ory scre5+ & ,data,qs improvem5t 7a7 ,safety p]=mance hi/ory scre5+ ,section #caaej ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ or employm5t aft] preemploym5t2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ op]ator or be=e op]ator-applicant ea* place x appe>s2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ op]ator's or be=e op]ator-applicant's writt5 cons5t2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7i7 by /rik+ preemploym5t2 7ii7 by ins]t+ op]ator or be=e op]ator-applicant2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ ,use & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,volunt>y use2 limitation ,use 2 7,b7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7i7 by ins]t+ driv]-relat$ aft] s]i\s2 7ii7 by /rik+ z a preemploym5t condition2 7iii7 by ins]t+ or op]ator applicant's aft] individual op]ator's2 & 7iv7 by /rik+ ,! process & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! process 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,adv]se actions ,a p]son may n take an adv]se action 7z def9$ 9 section #fjc7k7 ( ! ,consum] ,cr$it ,protection ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;a7k777 ) respect to an op]ator or op]ator-applicant bas$ 9 :ole or 9 "p on ! data 9 ! reports provid$ "u subsection 7a7 f ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,managem5t ,in=mation ,sy/em unless ! p]son provides-- 7,a7 notice to ! op]ator or op]ator-applicant consi/5t ) section #fjd7;b77#c7 ( su* ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;b7b77#c772 & 7,b7 a reasonable p]iod ( "t =-- 7i7 ! op]ator to initiate an appeal "u subsection 7e72 & 7ii7 any appeal process initiat$ "u su* subsection to conclude pursuant to ! issuance ( a f9al disposition4 4 7b7 ,data,qs improvem5t ,section #caaej ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d71 by ins]t+ safety aft] s]i\s driv]-relat$2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7f72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,data subject to review ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t dur+ any p]iod 9 :i* a safety violation is be+ conte/$1 ! report on su* violation is label$ 9 a mann] t indicates su* violation is be+ conte/$ 9 ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,managem5t ,in=mation ,sy/em & 9 any o!r relevant databases1 includ+ ! ,employm5t ,scre5+ ,program1 ! ,safety ,measurem5t ,sy/em1 & ,analysis & ,in=mation ,onl9e1 until ! review ( ! conte/$ violation is complete4 7e7 ,data,qs appeals process ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate ,data,qs program p>ticipation guidel9es t direct ,/ates receiv+ funds "u ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program "u section #caajb to provide = an appeals process by :i*-- 7#a7 foll[+ ! conclusion ( a reque/ = data review1 an affect$ p>ty may appeal ! disposition ( ! review2 & 7#b7 an appeal ( ! disposition is decid$ 9 a reasonable p]iod ( "t by a p]son or p]sons o!r ?an ! p]son t issu$ ! violation4 4 #ebjd4 ,noncompliant tra9+ entities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cacje7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an & all t foll[s ?r\gh f9al regulations & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y %all issue regulations2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 provid+ a process = ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration to-- 7,a7 receive compla9ts relat+ to ! noncompliance ( a tra9+ provid] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e7 ) ! requirem5ts "u su* p>agraph2 & 7,b7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! receipt ( a compla9t1 if ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t su* provid] is noncompliant1 remove su* provid] f ! li/ ( tra9+ provid]s t may issue a c]tification "u p>agraph 7#d74 4 7b7 ,removal ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise section #chj4gba ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to cl>ify t ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration may remove a tra9+ provid] f ! ,tra9+ ,provid] ,regi/ry1 if su* provid]-- 7#a7 fails to disclose a relation%ip1 includ+ common own]%ip1 managem5t1 control1 or familial ties1 ) ano!r provid] :o 0 remov$ f ! ,tra9+ ,provid] ,regi/ry2 & 7#b7 fails to ma9ta9 & en=ce policies relat+ to sexual assault & sexual h>assm5t4 #ebje4 ,drug & alcohol cle>+h\se fees ,section #cacjf;a7e77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ op]ation & & ins]t+ developm5t1 mod]nization1 enhancem5t1 op]ation1 &4 #ebjf4 ,f$]al hair te/+ guidel9es ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices issues sci5tific & te*nical guidel9es = hair te/+ z a me?od ( detect+ ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance z describ$ 9 section #cacjf7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all revise "p #dj ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 & o!r regulations z necess>y1 to recognize hair z an approv$ specim5 type to be collect$ "u transportation workplace drug & alcohol te/+ programs requir$ "u su* "p4 #ebjg4 ,drug & alcohol te/+ compliance 7a7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% updat$ guidance on :o may act z a specim5 collector = ,dep>tm5t drug te/+ "u "p #dj ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 includ+ :at con/itutes a close p]sonal fri5d1 z ref]5c$ "u section #dj4ca ( su* title4 7b7 ,consultation ,9 issu+ ! guidance "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 at a m9imum1 consult ) repres5tatives ( small motor c>ri]s4 #ebjh4 ,fatal truck cra% drug & sub/ance abuse te/+ acc\ntability ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise p>ts #chb1 #che1 & #cib ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 & o!r regulations z necess>y1 to-- 7#a7 require employ]s to ma9ta9 records ( all po/-accid5t alcohol or controll$ sub/ance te/s requir$ "u section #chb4cjc ( su* title = a m9imum ( #e ye>s2 7#b7 consid] x a violation if an employ] fails to furni% pro( ( po/-accid5t alcohol or controll$ sub/ance te/+ )9 ! prescrib$ timeframe1 z outl9$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #chb4cjc ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7#c7 ensure su* violations "u p>agraph 7#b7 are reflect$ 9 ! ,safety ,measurem5t ,sy/em = ! purposes ( ! ,compliance1 ,safety1 & ,acc\ntability ,program4 #ebji4 ,review ( ,new ,entrant ,safety ,assurance ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! inspector g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all conduct a review ( ! ,new ,entrant ,safety ,assurance ,program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,program7 "u subp>t ,d ( "p #che ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to evaluate-- 7#a7 :e!r ! ,program effectively provides educational & te*nical assi/ance to new entrant motor c>ri]s2 7#b7 opportunities to improve ! effici5cy & timel9ess ( safety audits conduct$ "u ! ,program2 7#c7 if ! ,program has adequate /aff to conduct ! safety audits & compliance reviews 9 an effici5t & timely mann]2 7#d7 opportunities to implem5t proactive outrea* /rategies to engage a great] numb] ( new entrant motor c>ri]s e>ly 9 ! application & op]ational process2 7#e7 :e!r ! requirem5ts1 processes1 & timeframes ( ! ,program are align$ ) ! purpose describ$ 9 section #che4cji ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7#f7 /rategies to ensure great] uni=mity & consi/5cy 9 ! application ( ! ,program to all new entrant motor c>ri]s1 reg>dless ( assignm5t type2 & 7#g7 pot5tial improvem5ts to ensure t safety data is effectively ga!r$ & us$ to assess ! safety p]=mance ( new entrant motor c>ri]s4 7b7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! review "u subsection 7a71 ! inspector g5]al %all consult )-- 7#a7 ,/ate motor c>ri] safety en=cem5t ag5cies2 7#b7 repres5tatives ( ! motor c>ri] indu/ry1 includ+ own]-op]ators2 7#c7 comm]cial motor vehicle safety advocates2 7#d7 truck safety organizations2 7#e7 labor organizations repres5t+ comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s2 & 7#f7 o!r /akehold]s1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,inspector g5]al report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! inspector g5]al %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t includes-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s ( ! review conduct$ "u subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 recomm5dations = ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration to improve ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,program1 includ+ actions to-- 7,a7 enhance educational & te*nical assi/ance provid$ to new entrant motor c>ri]s dur+ ! safety monitor+ p]iod2 7,b7 improve effici5cy & timel9ess ( safety audits2 & 7,c7 ensure uni=mity 9 new entrant safety monitor+ proc$ures4 7d7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! inspector g5]al submits ! report "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! f9d+s & recomm5dations ( ! report2 & 7#b7 = ea* recomm5dation-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y int5ds to implem5t1 a description ( ! implem5tation plan ( ! ,secret>y & timel9e = implem5tation2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t1 an explanation z to :y ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t su* recomm5dation4 #ebaj4 ,new entrant regi/ration /&>ds transportation rulemak+ committee 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a transportation rulemak+ committee to develop f9d+s & recomm5dations on ! necessity ( e/abli%+ m9imum requirem5ts = entities seek+ to obta9 regi/ration f ! ,dep>tm5t z a motor c>ri] ( prop]ty or pass5g]s "u *apt] #cae ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t ! memb]s ( ! transportation rulemak+ committee1 :i* %all be compris$ (-- 7#a7 ,/ate motor c>ri] safety en=cem5t ag5cies2 7#b7 repres5tatives ( ! motor c>ri] indu/ry2 7#c7 comm]cial motor vehicle law en=cem5t associations2 7#d7 labor organizations repres5t+ comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators2 7#e7 truck safety organizations2 & 7#f7 o!r /akehold]s det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,9 develop+ f9d+s & recomm5dations "u subsection 7a71 ! transportation rulemak+ committee %all consid]-- 7#a7 ! exi/+ requirem5ts = regi/ration z a motor c>ri] ( prop]ty & pass5g]s "u p>ts #cfe & #cij ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7#b7 ! appropriat5ess ( additional m9imum motor c>ri] regi/ration requirem5ts1 includ+ requirem5ts associat$ ) ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,k ( applicable safety regulations1 /&>ds1 & requirem5ts "u ,f$]al law & regulations4 7,b7 ,famili>ity ) ! duties ( employ]s & motor c>ri]s "u ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,regulations1 includ+ requirem5ts relat+ to-- 7i7 driv] qualifications2 7ii7 vehicle ma9t5ance2 7iii7 h\rs ( s]vice2 7iv7 drug & alcohol te/+2 & 7v7 safety managem5t controls4 7,c7 ,an und]/&+ ( ! importance ( e/abli%+ & ma9ta9+ a safety managem5t program appropriate = ! size & scope ( ! int5d$ op]ations ( ! applicant4 7,d7 ,completion ( a tra9+ program approv$ by ! ,secret>y1 or demon/ration ( equival5t k1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! transportation rulemak+ committee is e/abli%$1 ! committee %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report detail+ ! f9d+s & recomm5dations develop$ "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,9 ! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! transportation rulemak+ committee %all include recomm5dations-- 7,a7 on h[ to revise ! regulations "u p>ts #cfe & #cij ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 if additional m9imum motor c>ri] regi/ration requirem5ts are det]m9$ appropriate2 & 7,b7 = any o!r necess>y updates to regulations or requirem5ts det]m9$ appropriate by ! transportation rulemak+ committee4 7e7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! transportation rulemak+ committee submits ! report "u subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! f9d+s & recomm5dations ( ! report2 & 7#b7 = ea* recomm5dation-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y int5ds to implem5t1 a description ( ! implem5tation plan ( ! ,secret>y & timel9e = implem5tation2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t1 an explanation z to :y ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t su* recomm5dation4 #ebaa4 ,beyond compliance 7a7 ,f9al rule ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule implem5t+ section #ebbb ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note74 7b7 ,consid]ation ,9 issu+ ! f9al rule "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] driv] tra9+ & exp]i5ce z a recogniz$ safety /&>d4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & at lea/ once e #f mon?s !reaft] until ! f9al rule requir$ "u subsection 7a7 is issu$1 ! ,secret>y %all brief ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate on ! /atus ( ! rulemak+ requir$ "u subsection 7a74 ,d ,h\sehold ,goods ,%ipp+ ,consum] ,protection ,re=m #ecja4 ,adm9i/rative assessm5t ( civil p5alties = violations ( comm]cial regulations 7a7 ,en=cem5t by ,secret>y ,section #adiad ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b71 7c71 & 7d7 z subsections 7c71 7d71 & 7e71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,en=cem5t by ,secret>y ,if1 aft] notice & an opportunity = a he>+1 ! ,secret>y f9ds t a p]son violat$ a provision ( "p ,b ( subtitle ,,iv ( ?is title1 or a regulation or ord] issu$ pursuant to su* "p1 ! ,secret>y %all assess a civil p5alty by writt5 notice4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c71 z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ or ! ,secret>y aft] ,bo>d2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7d71 z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ or ! ,secret>y aft] ,bo>d4 7b7 ,application ,section #eja7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ #e1 aft] #bjcjc & *apt]s2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ #caa1 #cac1 aft] *apt]s714 #ecjb4 ,/ate use ( grant funds = comm]cial en=cem5t & consum] protection ,section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 = ! en=cem5t ( ,f$]al h\sehold goods /atutes & regulations = ! int]/ate transportation ( h\sehold goods by h\sehold goods motor c>ri]s & brok]s1 & = ! intra/ate transportation ( h\sehold goods by h\sehold goods motor c>ri]s if ! ,/ate has adopt$ laws or regulations t are compatible ) ,f$]al h\sehold goods regulations4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7l77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,i7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,j7 z subp>agraph 7,k72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,i7 ! foll[+3 7,j7 en=ce ,f$]al h\sehold goods /atutes & regulations = ! int]/ate transportation ( h\sehold goods by h\sehold goods motor c>ri]s & brok]s1 & = ! intra/ate transportation ( h\sehold goods by h\sehold goods motor c>ri]s if ! ,/ate has adopt$ laws or regulations t are compatible ) ,f$]al h\sehold goods regulations2 & 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,/ate discretion ,! activities describ$ 9 subsections 7h77#c7 & 7l77#b77;,j7 are-- 7#a7 optional at ! discretion ( a ,/ate2 & 7#b7 n a condition on funds receiv$ "u ?is section4 4 #ecjc4 ,/ate ret5tion ( p5alties & f9es ,section #adgaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,p5alties ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 any f9e or p5alty impos$ on a c>ri] or brok] 9 a proce$+ "u ?is section %all be paid to1 & reta9$ by1 ! ,/ate t impos$ su* f9e or p5alty4 4 #ecjd4 ,regi/ration requirem5ts 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #acajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bh7 ,pr9cipal place ( bus9ess ,! t]m pr9cipal place ( bus9ess means a s+le physical bus9ess location ( a specifi$ entity :]e-- 7,a7 managem5t (ficials ( su* specifi$ entity report to "w2 7,b7 su* specifi$ entity conducts a significant portion ( its bus9ess relat+ to ! transportation ( p]sons or prop]ty2 & 7,c7 su* specifi$ entity ma9ta9s records requir$ by "p ,b ( subtitle ,,iv or "p ,b ( subtitle ,,vi4 7#bi7 ,specifi$ entity ,! t]m specifi$ entity means-- 7,a7 an employ]1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #caacb2 7,b7 a p]son2 7,c7 a motor c>ri]1 includ+ a =eign motor c>ri] or =eign motor private c>ri]2 7,d7 a brok]2 or 7,e7 a freight =w>d]4 4 7b7 ,motor c>ri] g5]ally ,section #acijb7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 has designat$ a pr9cipal place ( bus9ess4 4 7c7 ,regi/ration ( freight =w>d]s ,section #acijc7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 has designat$ a pr9cipal place ( bus9ess2 & 7#d7 has disclos$ any relation%ip involv+ common own]%ip1 common managem5t1 common control1 or common familial relation%ip betwe5 su* p]son & any o!r motor c>ri]1 freight =w>d]1 brok]1 or any o!r applicant = motor c>ri]1 freight =w>d]1 or brok] regi/ration1 if ! relation%ip occurr$ 9 ! #c-ye> p]iod prec$+ ! date ( ! fil+ ( ! application = regi/ration4 4 7d7 ,regi/ration ( brok]s ,section #acijd7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7#a7 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7#b7 9 subsection 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 has designat$ a pr9cipal place ( bus9ess2 & 7#d7 has disclos$ any relation%ip involv+ common own]%ip1 common managem5t1 common control1 or common familial relation%ip betwe5 su* p]son & any o!r motor c>ri]1 freight =w>d]1 or brok]1 or any o!r applicant = motor c>ri]1 freight =w>d]1 or brok] regi/ration1 if ! relation%ip occurr$ 9 ! #c-ye> p]iod prec$+ ! date ( ! fil+ ( ! application = regi/ration4 4 7e7 ,compla9ts & actions on ,secret>y initiatives ,section #acije7;d77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77iii7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 )hold1 susp5d1 am5d1 or revoke any "p ( a regi/ration ( a motor c>ri]1 =eign motor c>ri]1 =eign motor private c>ri]1 brok]1 or freight =w>d] if ! ,secret>y f9ds t ! motor c>ri]1 =eign motor c>ri]1 =eign motor private c>ri]1 brok]1 or freight =w>d] fail$ to designate a valid pr9cipal place ( bus9ess4 4 7f7 ,requirem5t = regi/ration & ,,usdot numb] ,section #caacd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ! employ] or p]son seek+ regi/ration has designat$ a pr9cipal place ( bus9ess1 z def9$ 9 section #acajb4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b77#a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b74 #ecje4 ,h\sehold goods consum] protection work+ gr\p 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p to develop f9d+s & recomm5dations on ! mod]nization ( ,f$]al consum] protection regulations relat+ to ! int]/ate transportation ( h\sehold goods by a motor c>ri]1 includ+ su* transportation t is arrang$ by a brok] ( h\sehold goods4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! work+ gr\p %all be compris$ (-- 7#a7 individuals ) exp]tise 9 consum] affairs2 7#b7 repres5tatives ( h\sehold goods motor c>ri]s2 7#c7 repres5tatives ( h\sehold goods brok]s2 7#d7 repres5tatives ( ,/ate mov+ & /orage associations2 7#e7 repres5tatives ( consum] organizations2 7#f7 repres5tatives f truck safety organizations2 & 7#g7 o!r /akehold]s ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7c7 ,recomm5dations ,! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u ?is section %all analyze & make recomm5dations reg>d+-- 7#a7 ! effect ( te*nology & consum] pur*as+ habits 9 ! sale & s]vic+ ( int]/ate %ipm5ts ( h\sehold goods2 7#b7 ! numb]1 type1 & elem5ts ( pap]work requir$ ( c>ri]s & %ipp]s 9 int]/ate transportation2 7#c7 ! use ( /ate-(-!-art education te*niques & te*nologies1 includ+ ! int]net & artificial intellig5ce2 7#d7 ! /atus ( ! implem5tation ( ! recomm5dations includ$ 9 ! report ,recomm5dations to ,improves ,h\sehold ,goods ,consum] ,education1 issu$ pursuant to section #eejc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id72 & 7#e7 ! impact & frequ5cy ( "n spo(+ :]eby a regi/]$ entity seeks to take advantage ( consum]s by regi/]+ "u a "n t is deceptively simil> to an e/abli%$ regi/]$ entity4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! work+ gr\p is e/abli%$ "u ?is section1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t includes a summ>y ( ! f9d+s & recomm5dations develop$ "u subsection 7c74 7e7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! f9d+s & recomm5dations ( ! report2 & 7#b7 = ea* recomm5dation-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y int5ds to implem5t1 a description ( ! implem5tation plan ( ! ,secret>y & timel9e = implem5tation2 7,b7 if ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t ! recomm5dation1 an explanation z to :y ! ,secret>y does n int5d to implem5t su* recomm5dation2 or 7,c7 a notification if ! ,secret>y lacks ! /atutory au?ority to implem5t su* recomm5dation4 7f7 ,t]m9ation ,! work+ gr\p %all t]m9ate #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! work+ gr\p submits ! report "u subsection 7d74 ,e ,safe ,integration ( ,autonom\s ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicles #edja4 ,def9itions ,section #caacb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#aa7 z p>agraphs 7#c71 7#e71 7#f71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 & 7#ae71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#e71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,,ads or automat$ driv+ sy/em means h>dw>e & s(tw>e sy/ems on a comm]cial motor vehicle t-- 7,a7 are collectively capable ( p]=m+ ! entire dynamic driv+ task on a su/a9$ basis1 reg>dless ( :e!r su* h>dw>e or s(tw>e sy/ems are limit$ to a specific op]ational design doma92 & 7,b7 collectively meet ! def9ition ( automation ,level #c1 ,level #d1 or ,level #e4 7#b7 ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle means a comm]cial motor vehicle equipp$ ) an ,,ads4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ includ+ ! & ins]t+ includ+1 if applicable1 !2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ includ+ ! & ins]t+ includ+1 if applicable1 !2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,,ddt fallback1 ,,ddt fallback-ready us]1 ,,ddt p]=mance-relevant sy/em failure1 driv]less op]ations dispat*]1 dynamic driv+ task1 ,,ddt1 ,level #c1 ,level #d1 ,level #e1 remote assi/ant1 remote driv]1 m9imal risk condition1 ,,mrc1 ,,odd1 & op]ational design doma9 h ! mean+ ( ! t]ms z provid$ 9-- 7,a7 ! ,april #bjba edition ( recomm5d$ practice ,j#cjaf ( ,,sae ,int]national titl$ ,taxonomy & ,def9itions = ,t]ms ,relat$ to ,driv+ ,automation ,sy/ems = ,on-,road ,motor ,vehicles2 7,b7 a subsequ5t edition ( recomm5d$ practice ,j#cjaf adopt$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,c7 a sub/antially simil> successor recomm5d$ practice or /&>d ( ,,sae ,int]national adopt$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#g7 integrat$ s]vice op]ations means comm]cial motor vehicle op]ations t involve non-driv+ tasks relevant to ! op]ation ( su* vehicle1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! transportation prim>ily ( m9ors1 su* z s*ool bus transportation2 7,b7 public transportation1 z def9$ 9 section #ecjb2 7,c7 pass5g] transportation via motorcoa*2 7,d7 c>riage ( plac>d$ haz>d\s mat]ials describ$ 9 "p #cig ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7,e7 o!r op]ations z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #edjb4 ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle int]/ate op]ation 7a7 ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle op]ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #caa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #caaci ! foll[+3 #caadj4 ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle op]ation 7a7 ,safety /&>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to e/abli% & ma9ta9 a p]=mance-bas$ safety /&>d = ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles to op]ate 9 int]/ate comm]ce4 7#b7 ,applicability ,9 issu+ ! regulations "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e h[ su* /&>d applies to ,level #c1 ,level #d1 & ,level #e ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles4 7#c7 ,op]at+ requirem5t ,aft] ! effective date ( regulations issu$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 an ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle may n be op]at$ 9 int]/ate comm]ce unless-- 7,a7 ! manufactur] has c]tifi$ to ! ,secret>y t su* vehicle has met ! safety /&>d e/abli%$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 ! manufactur] & op]ator ( su* vehicle meet ! applicable regulations issu$ pursuant to ?is *apt]2 & 7,c7 su* vehicle has n be5 mat]ially alt]$ 9 su* a mann] t ! vehicle does n comply ) su* safety /&>d4 7b7 ,requirem5ts = safety /&>d 7#a7 ,safety case ,! safety /&>d e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#a7 %all require a manufactur] ( an ,,ads or ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle to meet ! /&>d ?r\gh a safety case1 :i* %all be updat$ prior to mak+ any significant mat]ial *anges to ! ,,ads or ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle t-- 7,a7 provides claims1 support$ by argum5ts & evid5ce1 t support ! conclusion ( ! manufactur] t ! design1 con/ruction1 & p]=mance ( ! ,,ads or ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle w provide an equival5t or great] level ( safety z a non-,,ads -equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is title2 & 7,b7 includes ! foll[+ compon5ts3 7i7 ,a description ( ea* h>dw>e & s(tw>e elem5t ( ! ,,ads requir$ =-- 7,i7 brak+1 /e]+1 propulsion1 & comput+ capability2 7,,ii7 r$undancies2 7,,iii7 ea* capability ( ! suite ( s5sors ( ! ,,ads2 & 7,,iv7 ! integration ( ! ,,ads into ! vehicle plat=m4 7ii7 ,a complete description ( ! ,,odd ( ! ,,ads1 includ+ h[ ! ,,ads p]=ms ea* elem5t )9 su* ,,odd4 7iii7 ,an explanation ( ea* eng9e]+ me?odology us$ to design & assess ! p]=mance ( ! ,,ads & ensure comm]cial motor vehicle safety1 includ+-- 7,i7 ea* haz>d analysis & associat$ v]ification & validation process2 7,,ii7 ! cr$ibility & limitations ( ! tools1 simulations1 & te/ environm5ts employ$ = su* me?odology1 & ! measures tak5 to mitigate su* limitations2 & 7,,iii7 ! acceptance crit]ia us$ by ! manufactur] to assess compet5cies 9 normal driv+ & cra% avoidance capability4 7iv7 ,an explanation ( h[ ! ,,ads anticipates & responds to pot5tial cra%es4 7v7 ,a description ( any vehicle-integrat$ sy/em t provides visual or digital haz>d al]t+ to a ne>by road us] :5 ! vehicle executes or ent]s a m9imal risk condition1 includ+ any sy/em t automatically activates high-conspicuity light+ patt]ns or transmits digital haz>d messages to connect$ vehicles & roadway infra/ructure4 7vi7 ,a description ( ! cyb]security plan t includes-- 7,i7 a writt5 cyb]security policy ) respect to ! practices ( ! manufactur] to detect & respond to cyb] attacks1 unau?oriz$ intrusions1 & false vehicle control comm&s2 7,,ii7 a process to id5tify1 assess1 & mitigate reasonably =eseeable cyb] risks relat$ to comm]cial motor vehicle safety f cyb] attacks or unau?oriz$ intrusions1 includ+ false & malici\s vehicle control comm&s2 7,,iii7 a process to take prev5tive & corrective action to mitigate aga9/ reasonably =eseeable cyb] risks relat$ to comm]cial motor vehicle safety 9 ! ,,ads or ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle1 includ+ incid5t response plans1 unau?oriz$ intrusion detection & prev5tion sy/ems t safegu>d key controls1 sy/ems1 & proc$ures ?r\gh te/+ or monitor+1 & updates to su* process bas$ on *ang$ circum/ances2 7,,iv7 ! id5tification ( an (fic] or o!r individual ( ! manufactur] z ! po9t ( contact ) responsibility = ! managem5t ( cyb]security2 & 7,v7 a process = employee tra9+ & sup]vision = implem5tation & ma9t5ance ( ! policies & proc$ures requir$ by ?is section1 includ+ controls on employee access to ! ,,ads4 7vii7 ,a description ( ! manufactur]'s safety managem5t sy/em1 includ+ organizational roles & responsibilities1 & ! processes us$ to sy/ematically address & audit safety ?r\gh\t ! design1 te/+1 deploym5t1 & op]ation ( ! ,,ads4 7viii7 ,a description ( ! 9-use safety monitor+ processes utiliz$ by ! manufactur]1 includ+ safety p]=mance indicators1 ?re%olds = int]v5tion1 & proc$ures = inve/igat+ & address+ safety-relevant incid5ts & ne>-misses4 7ix7 ,a description ( h[ ! manufactur] incorporates op]ational data f 9-s]vice op]ations1 includ+ fe$back loops f incid5ts & safety-critical sc5>ios into ! design & validation ( ! ,,ads1 to ensure cont9u\s improvem5t ( comm]cial motor vehicle safety4 7x7 ,an explanation ( h[ ! ,,ads-equipp$ vehicle meets ea* ( ! foll[+ compet5cies3 7,i7 ,! ,,ads p]=ms ! entire ,,ddt )9 ! ,,odd ( ! ,,ads & is able to recognize ! b\nd>ies ( ! ,,odd4 7,,ii7 ,! ,,ads detects & responds appropriately to any vuln]able road us] 9 proximity to ! ,,ads 9 ! relevant ,,odd4 7,,iii7 ,9 ! case ( a ,level #c ,,ads1 ! ability ( ! ,,ads to cle>ly & unambigu\sly communicate ,,ads /atus & us] role to ! ,,ddt fallback-ready us] &1 dur+ any transf] ( control to ! ,,ddt fallback-ready us]1 provide suffici5t lead "t = ! ,,ddt fallback-ready us] to safely assume ! ,,ddt1 & safely ma9ta9 vehicle control until ! ,,ads fallback us] has assum$ control & ! transf] is complet$4 7,,iv7 ,! ability ( ! ,,ads to safely a*ieve a ,,mrc & safely all[ any occupants inside ! vehicle to exit ! vehicle4 7,v7 ,! ,,ads detects ! limits ( ! ,,odd ( ! ,,ads & respond appropriately :5 #a or m conditions ( ! ,,odd are no long] met by a*iev+ an ,,mrc4 7,,vi7 ,! ,,ads detects & responds to relevant objects or ev5ts1 includ+ em]g5cy vehicles & p]sonnel1 & s*ool buses 9 proximity to ! ,,ads 9 ! relevant ,,odd & relevant to ! driv+ decisions ( ! ,,ads4 7,,vii7 ,! ,,ads c comply ) applicable local traffic laws & laws relevant to ! p]=mance ( ! ,,ddt4 7xi7 ,any additional in=mation ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,incid5t report+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe report+ requirem5ts = ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles t align ) report+ requirem5ts issu$ by ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration "u su* ,adm9i/ration's ,?ird ,am5d$ ,/&+ ,g5]al ,ord] #bjba-ja 7sign$ ,april #bd1 #bjbe71 & at a m9imum1 require ! report+ ( any cra% t result$ 9 a-- 7i7 fatality2 7ii7 s]i\s injury2 7iii7 /rike ( a vuln]able road us]2 7iv7 air bag deploym5t2 or 7v7 vehicle t[-away4 7,b7 ,additional requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may require additional report+ requirem5ts if ! ,secret>y det]m9es su* requirem5ts are necess>y to effectively evaluate or improve ! safety ( ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles4 7,c7 ,revisions ,! ,secret>y-- 7i7 may p]iodically revise ! report+ requirem5ts prescrib$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 %all update su* requirem5ts if ! ,secret>y e/abli%es a s+le ,f$]al database = autonom\s vehicle-relat$ incid5ts4 7#c7 ,roles & responsibilities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! safety /&>d e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#a7 %all require ! manufactur] ( a ,level #d or ,level #e ,,ads to assume & obs]ve duties o!rwise applicable to a human driv] to ! ext5t su* duties relate to ! real-"t op]ation ( su* vehicle & ! p]=mance ( ! ,,ddt :5-- 7i7 ! ,,ads is engag$ & ! vehicle is op]at+ )9 its ,,odd2 or 7ii7 ! ,,ads is engag$ & su* ,,ads-- 7,i7 fails to detect t #a or m conditions ( its ,,odd are no long] met2 or 7,,ii7 aft] detect+ t #a or m conditions ( its ,,odd are no long] met1 fails to a*ieve an ,,mrc4 7,b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph %all be con/ru$ to-- 7i7 create1 exp&1 or limit /rict liability "u ,f$]al or ,/ate law2 7ii7 create a cause ( action2 or 7iii7 affect ! availability ( any def5se or doctr9e "u o!rwise applicable law1 includ+ comp>ative fault1 contributory neglig5ce1 product liability pr9ciples1 or proximate causation4 7#d7 ,op]ator on bo>d ,! safety /&>d e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#a7 %all require a human op]ator to be locat$ )9 ! vehicle dur+ ! op]ation ( any ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle transport+-- 7,a7 prim>ily m9ors1 su* z s*ool bus transportation2 or 7,b7 plac>d$ haz>d\s mat]ials1 z describ$ 9 "p #cig ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#e7 ,additional /&>ds = integrat$ s]vice op]ations ,9 e/abli%+ ! safety /&>d "u subsection 7a77#a71 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es additional /&>ds are necess>y to ma9ta9 ! exi/+ level ( safety foll[+ ! introduction ( ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles )9 integrat$ s]vice op]ations1 ! ,secret>y may apply additional requirem5ts to su* vehicles1 includ+ ensur+ t remote assi/ants p]=m+ cov]$ aspects ( ! dynamic driv+ task1 ,,ddt fallback-ready us]s1 or remote driv]s h ! appropriate endorsem5t on _! comm]cial driv]s' lic5se or h receiv$ relevant tra9+ necess>y = op]ation4 7c7 ,op]ator qualifications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all require a ,,ddt fallback-ready us]1 remote driv]1 or remote assi/ant :o is p]=m+ cov]$ aspects ( ! dynamic driv+ task1 z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e71 ( an ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle be prop]ly qualifi$ & lic5s$ to op]ate a comm]cial motor vehicle1 subject to ! requirem5ts ( p>ts #cej ?r\gh #cii ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#b7 ,level #c requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all require a ,,ddt fallback-ready us] to be physically locat$ )9 ! driv]'s seat ( ! vehicle = ,level #c ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles4 7#c7 ,location ,! ,secret>y %all require all remote assi/ants1 driv]less op]ations dispat*]s1 & remote driv]s to be physically locat$ )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates or any t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#d7 ,driv+ "t ,any p]iod 9 :i* a remote assi/ant p]=m+ cov]$ aspects ( ! ,,ddt1 ,,ddt fallback-ready us]1 or remote driv] mu/ monitor #a or m ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles %all be consid]$ driv+ "t "u "p #cie ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#e7 ,cov]$ aspects ( ! ,,ddt ,a remote assi/ant is subject to ! requirem5ts ( p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#d7 :5 conduct+ any ( ! foll[+ aspects ( ! ,,ddt3 7,a7 ,lat]al vehicle motion control via /e]+4 7,b7 ,longitud9al vehicle motion control via accel]ation & decel]ation4 7,c7 ,object & ev5t response execution1 :5 ! ,,ads _c ov]ride an ord]$ response 9 reaction to real-"t conditions at its location4 7,d7 ,maneuv] plann+1 :5 ! ,,ads _c ov]ride a plan 9 reaction to real-"t conditions at its location4 7,e7 ,enhanc+ conspicuity includ+ via light+1 s\nd+1 ! horn1 signal+1 & ge/ur+4 7d7 ,rules ( con/ruction 7#a7 ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to prohibit a ,/ate f ma9ta9+1 en=c+1 prescrib+1 or cont9u+ 9 effect any law or regulation reg>d+ cyb]security or privacy4 7#b7 ,no?+ 9 ?is section1 includ+ meet+ ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a77#a7 or any rules implem5t+ ?is section1 %all be con/ru$ to relieve a p]son or manufactur] f liability :i* may exi/ "u ano!r ,f$]al or ,/ate law or supplant1 displace1 preempt ano!r ,f$]al or ,/ate law relat+ to rem$ies = civil relief1 includ+ ,f$]al or ,/ate laws = civil damage1 or p5alties = crim9al actions4 7#c7 ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to require ! ,secret>y to require a comm]cial motor vehicle to be equipp$ ) an ,,ads4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #caa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #caaci ! foll[+3 #caadj4 ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle op]ation4 4 7b7 ,transportation rulemak+ committee 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a transportation rulemak+ committee1 pursuant to section #ajb7k7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to make recomm5dations on ! implem5tation ( section #caadj ( su* title 7z add$ by ?is section7 & on ! applicability ( p>ts #cej ?r\gh #cii ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles & relat$ ,,ddt fallback-ready us]s1 remote driv]s1 remote assi/ants1 & driv]less dispat* op]ators4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! transportation rulemak+ committee conv5$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all consi/ ( n m ?an #ah memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ repres5tatives (-- 7,a7 autonom\s comm]cial motor vehicle te*nology provid]s2 7,b7 autonom\s comm]cial motor vehicle orig9al equipm5t manufactur]s2 7,c7 comm]cial motor vehicle law en=cem5t associations2 7,d7 traffic safety pr(essionals2 7,e7 roadway safety advocates2 7,f7 ! truck+ indu/ry1 includ+ bo? small & l>ge motor c>ri]s2 7,g7 ! %ipp+ indu/ry2 7,h7 labor organizations repres5t+ driv]s ( comm]cial motor vehicles 9 int]/ate comm]ce2 7,i7 labor organizations repres5t+ transit vehicle op]ators2 7,j7 labor organizations repres5t+ fir/ respond]s1 includ+ law en=cem5t & fire fight]s2 7,k7 ,/ate highway safety (fices2 7,l7 insur]s ( comm]cial motor vehicles2 7,m7 indep5d5t rese>* & te/+ organizations ( ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles2 & 7,n7 o!rs z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,consid]ations ,! transportation rulemak+ committee conv5$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all consid]1 at a m9imum1 recomm5dations on ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,updates necess>y to implem5t section #caadj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by ?is section74 7,b7 ,! applicability ( p>ts #cej ?r\gh #cii ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles1 includ+-- 7i7 updates to p>ts #cib4g1 #cif4aa1 & #cif4 #i ( su* title to develop /&>ds & proc$ures = vehicle inspections specific to ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles2 & 7ii7 updates to "p #che ( su* title to-- 7,i7 incorporate ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles into safety fitness det]m9ation proc$ures2 & 7,,ii7 publi% safety fitness in=mation = ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles sep>ately f non-,,ads equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles4 7,c7 ,work=ce implications1 includ+ :at additional qualifications may be necess>y = ,,ddt fallback-ready us]s & remote driv]s & ! necessity ( work=ce programs to tra9 human-9-vehicle op]ators1 ,,ddt fallback-ready us]s1 remote driv]s1 remote assi/ants1 & driv]less op]ations dispat*]s4 7,d7 ,a process = det]m9+ ! roles & responsibilities = ! manufactur]1 op]ator1 ,,ddt fallback-ready us]1 remote driv]1 remote assi/ant1 & driv]less dispat* (fic] ( an ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle :5 ! ,,ads is engag$4 7,e7 ,re/rictions relat$ to ! transportation ( plac>d$ haz>d\s mat]ials1 z describ$ 9 "p #cig ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 by ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles4 7,f7 ,! quantity ( ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles a ,,ddt fallback-ready us]1 remote driv]1 remote assi/ant1 or driv]less op]ations dispat*] may be responsible = )\t r$uc+ ! level ( public safety4 7,g7 ,additional tra9+ requirem5ts = ,,ddt fallback-ready us]s1 remote driv]s1 remote assi/ants1 or driv]less op]ation dispat*]s4 7,h7 ,any additional requirem5ts to ensure ! ,,ads or ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle may all[ occupants inside ! vehicle to1 at any "t1 comm& ! vehicle to safely a*ieve an ,,mrc & all[ ! occupants inside ! vehicle to exit ! vehicle4 7#d7 ,report & regulations 7,a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! transportation rulemak+ committee "u p>agraph 7#a7 conv5es1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report bas$ on ! f9d+s ( ! transportation rulemak+ committee4 7,b7 ,rulemak+ requir$ ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! ,secret>y submits ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to implem5t section #caadj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by ?is section71 & make necess>y updates to p>ts #cej ?r\gh #cii ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 relat$ to ! applicability ( su* regulations to ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles1 ,,ddt fallback-ready us]s1 remote driv]s1 remote assi/ants1 & driv]less op]ations dispat*]s4 7,c7 ,cont5ts ( rulemak+ ,9 issu+ ! rulemak+ requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 make necess>y updates to comply ) ! requirem5ts set =? "u section #caadj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by ?is section72 7ii7 update "p #che ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to-- 7,i7 incorporate ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles into safety fitness det]m9ation proc$ures2 7,,ii7 publi% safety fitness det]m9ation in=mation = ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles sep>ately f non-,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles2 & 7,,iii7 au?orize ! revocation ( op]at+ au?ority specifically & individually = ei!r ! non-,,ads equipp$ or ,,ads-equipp$ compon5ts ( a motor c>ri]2 7iii7 update /&>ds & proc$ures = vehicle inspection specific to ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles2 7iv7 consid] any additional qualifications or lic5s+ requirem5ts1 su* z an appropriate endorsem5t or additional tra9+1 necess>y = ,,ddt fallback-ready us]s1 remote driv]s1 remote assi/ants1 & driv]less op]ations dispat*]s 9 ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles2 7v7 e/abli% a limit on ! respective quantity ( ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles a remote assi/ant or driv]less op]ations dispat*] may be responsible = )\t r$uc+ ! level ( public safety2 7vi7 provide /&>ds = ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles to include visual or digital haz>d al]t+ to ne>by road us]s :5 ! vehicle executes or ent]s a m9imal risk condition1 includ+ by automatically activat+ high-conspicuity light+ patt]ns or transmitt+ digital haz>d messages to connect$ vehicles or roadway infra/ructure2 7vii7 provide /&>ds = data collection1 data /&>dization1 & record-keep+1 includ+1 at a m9imum1 recordkeep+ ( s5sor & ,,ads engagem5t & dis5gagem5t /atus data1 = manufactur]s ( ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles :5 su* a vehicle is involv$ 9 a cra%2 7viii7 provide m9imum /&>ds & requirem5ts = manufactur]s to demon/rate t an ,,ads or ,,ads-equipp$ vehicle meets ! compet5cies describ$ 9 section #caadj7;b77#a77;,b77x7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7ix7 update requirem5ts & proc$ures = ! ,compliance1 ,safety1 & ,acc\ntability program ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration & ! ,safety ,measurem5t ,sy/em utiliz$ by ! ,compliance1 ,safety1 & ,acc\ntability program to acc\nt = ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles2 7x7 provide additional limitations or re/rictions = ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles engag$ 9 integrat$ s]vice op]ations2 & 7xi7 consid] ! applicability ( "p #cie ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to remote assi/ants & driv]less op]ations dispat*]s1 & make any necess>y updates to ! requirem5ts & proc$ures to acc\nt = su* assi/ants & dispat*]s4 7#e7 ,prohibition ,9 issu+ ! rulemak+ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all n-- 7,a7 exempt any vehicle op]at+ "u section #eaab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 f be+ subject to ! att5dance & surveillance requirem5ts "u "p #cig4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7,b7 exempt ! op]ator ( an ,,ads- equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle f any applicable inspections requir$ by p>ts #cib4g1 #cif4aa1 or #cif4i ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 or 7,c7 exempt ,,ddt fallback-ready us]s1 remote driv]s1 or remote assi/ants capable ( issu+ comm&s to an ,,ads-equipp$ vehicle f be+ subject to relevant requirem5ts "u #cej ?r\gh #cii ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#f7 ,rules ( con/ruction ,! rules ( con/ruction "u section #caadj7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by ?is section71 %all apply to ?is subsection4 7#g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,applicable t]ms ,! t]ms ,,ads1 ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle1 ,,ddt fallback-ready us]1 driv]less op]ations dispat*]1 ,,mrc1 remote driv]1 remote assi/ant1 ,level #d1 & ,level #e h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #caacb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,labor organization ,! t]m labor organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ajjjb7ae7 ( ! ,rese>* & ,developm5t1 ,competition1 & ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahija7ae774 #edjc4 ,review & preemption ( ,/ate laws & regulations ,section #caada7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle safety1 aft] comm]cial motor vehicle safety4 #edjd4 ,ensur+ regulatory flexibility = safety te*nologies ,section #caaac7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ include a safety & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 include-- 7#a7 a safety 2 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 automat$ driv+ sy/em te*nologies or equipm5t4 4 #edje4 ,regulatory int]pretations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ sections #cib4bb7;b71 #cic4ie7;f71 & #cic4be7;e7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulations1 cab-m\nt$ w>n+ beacons %all be consid]$ p]missible w>n+ devices = a comm]cial motor vehicle /opp$ ^u ! travel$ portion or ! %\ld] ( a highway = any cause o!r ?an necess>y traffic /ops & may be us$ 9 lieu ( w>n+ devices requir$ "u section #cic4ie7;f7 ( su* title4 7b7 ,prohibition ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all only take adm9i/rative action t is consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section & t may be necess>y to make te*nical or con=m+ am5dm5ts4 7c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to require a comm]cial motor vehicle to be equipp$ )1 or use1 cab-m\nt$ w>n+ beacons4 7d7 ,cab-m\nt$ w>n+ beacons def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cab-m\nt$ w>n+ beacons means auxili>y1 ext]ior lamps t are m\nt$ on ! cab ( a comm]cial motor vehicle 9 a position :]e su* lamps are visible to approa*+ traffic1 & are amb] 9 color1 fla%1 & meet ! class #a photometric p]=mance requirem5ts ( ! /&>d ( ! ,society ( ,automotive ,eng9e]s ,int]national titl$ ,directional ,fla%+ ,optical ,w>n+ ,devices = ,au?oriz$ ,em]g5cy1 ,ma9t5ance & ,s]vice ,vehicles4 #edjf4 ,national consum] compla9t database ,section #dbad7;a7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #adgja note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 collect in=mation on safety violations specific to ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #caacb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 & display su* in=mation 9 a mann] t all[s ! in=mation to be display$ bo? sep>ately & aggregat$ ) in=mation collect$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 #edjg4 ,comm]cial motor vehicle work=ce developm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a work=ce developm5t program to make grants = eligible projects to support ! comm]cial motor vehicle work=ce1 includ+-- 7#a7 /r5g!n+ employm5t opportunities = pr(essional driv]s1 me*anics1 & relat$ occupations ^: duties affect ! safety & op]ation ( comm]cial motor vehicles )9 ! transportation indu/ry2 & 7#b7 tra9+ individuals to safely op]ate & ma9ta9 ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles4 7b7 ,eligible projects ,= purposes ( ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 an eligible project is a project-- 7#a7 to tra9 curr5t comm]cial driv]'s lic5se hold]s on safe op]ation & ma9t5ance ( ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicles2 7#b7 to e/abli% or improve a regi/]$ appr5tice%ip1 int]n%ip1 or s*ol>%ip program = individuals pursu+ employm5t 9 ! truck+ work=ce1 includ+ vehicle ma9t5ance te*nicians1 & int]e/$ 9 work+ ) new & em]g+ te*nologies2 7#c7 to support t>get$ outrea* & p>tn]%ips ) ! transportation indu/ry1 economic developm5t organizations1 work=ce developm5t bo>ds1 & labor organizations to support ! comm]cial motor vehicle work=ce2 7#d7 to support ! curr5t work=ce 9 adapt+ to ! impacts ( new & em]g+ te*nologies on ! transportation1 transit1 & logi/ics indu/ries2 & 7#e7 to o!rwise enhance or exp& ! comm]cial motor vehicle work=ce4 7c7 ,applications ,an application = a grant made "u ! program e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7a7 may be submitt$1 9 su* =m z ! ,secret>y may specify1 by-- 7#a7 a ,/ate1 local1 t]ritorial1 or ,tribal gov]nm5tal ag5cy2 7#b7 an in/itution ( high] education or a po/second>y vocational in/itution2 7#c7 a labor organization repres5t+ comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators or me*anics & o!r ma9t5ance us] = comm]cial motor vehicles2 7#d7 a non-pr(it organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf t is exempt f taxation "u section #dja7;a7 ( su* ,code4 7d7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may set aside up to #b p]c5t ( ! funds appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section to provide te*nical assi/ance to eligible applicants = a grant "u ?is section4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! program is e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! adm9i/ration ( ! program t includes-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( projects aw>d$ grants "u ?is section & ! progress ( ea* recipi5t t[>ds fulfill+ program expectations2 & 7#b7 recomm5dations to ,congress1 gov]nm5tal ag5cies1 educational in/itutions1 labor organizations repres5t+ transportation work]s1 ! autonom\s comm]cial motor vehicle indu/ry1 & o!r /akehold]s to bett] support ! comm]cial motor vehicle work=ce4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section-- 7#a7 #bg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7#b7 #bh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7#c7 #bh1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7#d7 #bi1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7#e7 #bi1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle ,! t]m ,,ads-equipp$ comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #caacb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#c7 ,po/second>y vocational in/itution ,! t]m po/second>y vocational in/itution has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ajb7;c7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;c774 ,,vi ,innovation #fjja4 ,/r5g!n+ mobility & revolutioniz+ transportation grant program ,section #bejje ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejb note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ subclause 7,,iii72 & 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,,iv7 & 7,v7 z subclauses 7,,iii7 & 7,,iv71 respectively2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii77,,iv7 by /rik+ connect or exp& access = und]s]v$ or disadvantag$ populations &2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7ii7 ?r\gh 7viii7 z clauses 7iii7 ?r\gh 7ix71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 promote new & em]g+ te*nologies t h n be5 widely deploy$2 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#a77;,a77vii7 by /rik+ to support ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ t is pr$om9antly us$ 9 or to support transportation activities2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#c7 by ins]t+ & annually !reaft] ?r\gh #bjca1 aft] "u ?is section12 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7g77#a7 by /rik+ ea* ( ! fir/ #e fiscal ye>s beg9n+ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fjjb4 ,te*nology deploym5t ,section #ejc7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,d7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,e7 by /rik+ #c ye>s & ins]t+ #b ye>s2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ & innovative mobility2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iv7 by /rik+ protect ! environm5t &2 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7xii72 7iii7 9 clause 7x7 by add+ or at ! end2 & 7iv7 9 clause 7xi7 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a p]iod2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 9 clause 7xv7 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7ii7 9 clause 7xvi7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7xvii7 cyb]security protection measures & activities to protect aga9/ cyb]security ?reats4 2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,i77i7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7,e7 9 subp>agraph 7,k7 by /rik+ #bj p]c5t & ins]t+ #aj p]c5t2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77i7-- 7i7 9 subclause 7,i7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iii7 any recomm5dations or be/ practices to enc\rage wid] deploym5t & implem5tation ( advanc$ digital managem5t sy/ems by ,/ates4 4 #fjjc4 ,/rategic innovation = rev5ue collection ,section #acjja ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,to te/ & all t foll[s ?r\gh includ+ among & ins]t+ ,to te/ ! design1 acceptance1 & implem5tation ( us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms at ! ,/ate & regional level1 & ) respect to all types ( roadway us]s1 includ+ us]s 92 & 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 urban1 suburban1 & rural areas4 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 by ins]t+ & effectiv5ess aft] ! ease2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7 by ins]t+ & annually !reaft]1 aft] ?is ,act12 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#a7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fjjd4 ,national motor vehicle p]-mile us] fee pilot ,section #acjjb ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ demon/rate & ins]t+ implem5t2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 to pres]ve ! us]-pays pr9ciple ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 to collect & report data on-- 7i7 ! diff]5tial effects ( a national p]-mile road usage *>ge & ! ,f$]al motor fuels tax betwe5 urban & rural driv]s2 & 7ii7 ! int]op]ability ( road usage *>ge collection betwe5 ! ,/ates4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 te/+1 & evaluat+ aft] select+2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by ins]t+ & data f ! entities t receiv$ grants "u section #acjja be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by /rik+ /ations & ins]t+ & motor vehicle inspection /ations2 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,g7 z subp>agraph 7,i72 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,f7 ! foll[+3 7,g7 ,report+ by volunte] p>ticipants1 includ+ report+ ?r\gh ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( motor vehicles4 7,h7 ,odomet]-bas$ sy/ems4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#b77;,a7 by ins]t+ & ! vehicles ( su* p>ticipants aft] p>ticipants2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 id5tify+ in=mation gaps to be address$ by ! /rategic innovation = rev5ue collection program e/abli%$ "u section #acjja4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by ins]t+ 1 & ! ,secret>y %all provide su* recomm5dations to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,ways & ,means ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works & ! ,committee on ,f9ance ( ! ,s5ate aft] pilot program2 7#e7 9 subsection 7h77#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by ins]t+ /rategic innovation = rev5ue collection program e/abli%$ "u section #acjja & ! aft] f !2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7n7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 progress made t[>d a*iev+ ! objectives describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b72 2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7o77#a7 by /rik+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fjje4 ,,its ,advisory ,committee ,section #eae7;h77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,q7 ?r\gh 7,w7 z subp>agraphs 7,r7 ?r\gh 7,x71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,p7 ! foll[+3 7,q7 a repres5tative f a labor organization repres5t+ transportation work]s2 4 #fjjf4 ,enc\rag$ use ( digital plat=ms 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajb7;h7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f7 by /rik+ ,c5t] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,executive ,director2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,enc\rag$ use ( digital plat=ms ,! ,executive ,director1 9 coord9ation ) ! appropriate op]at+ adm9i/rations )9 ! ,dep>tm5t1 %all1 z appropriate1 enc\rage recipi5ts ( ,f$]al funds provid$ by ! ,dep>tm5t to utilize digital plat=ms1 su* z int]active cl\d-bas$ plat=ms or #c-;dim5sional digital models ( infra/ructure project elem5ts1 :5 c>ry+ out environm5tal reviews "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 4 7b7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,executive ,director ( ! ,int]ag5cy ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t] ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all publi% te*nology-neutral guidance to facilitate ! adoption ( digital plat=ms by sponsors ( projects t receive ,f$]al funds f ! ,dep>tm5t t are requir$ to c>ry out ! environm5tal impact analysis & community engagem5t processes "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 #fjjg4 ,nontraditional & ,em]g+ ,transportation ,te*nology ,c\ncil ,section #cac ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ 1 includ+-- 7,a7 ,/ate & local transportation (ficials2 7,b7 transportation indu/ry associations2 7,c7 academia & rese>* in/itutes2 7,d7 repres5tatives f labor organizations repres5t+ transportation work]s2 & 7,e7 o!r /akehold]s z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,c\ncil2 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 includ+ digital infra/ructure2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 id5tify cases :]e nontraditional & em]g+ te*nologies may be b5eficial across multiple modal adm9i/rations4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bjbf & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ describ+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ describ+-- 7#a7 ! activities ( ! ,c\ncil dur+ ! prec$+ cal5d> ye>2 & 7#b7 h[ ea* modal adm9i/ration ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation is incorporat+ nontraditional & em]g+ te*nologies ! ,c\ncil has id5tifi$ z b5eficial into ! initiatives ( ! adm9i/ration4 4 #fjjh4 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#d77;,b77vi7 by ins]t+ to ,/ate & local transportation (ficials aft] dissem9ate results2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#d77;,a7 by /rik+ n m ?an2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#c7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to require ! ,secret>y to provide a great] numb] ( grants "u section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ?an !re are eligible applicants4 #fjji4 ,prohibition relat$ to c]ta9 =eign-made ,li,d,a,r te*nology 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ =eign c\ntry2 cov]$ ,li,d,a,r company2 ,cov]$ ,li,d,a,r te*nology2 ,li,d,a,r ,! t]ms cov]$ =eign c\ntry1 cov]$ ,li,d,a,r company1 cov]$ ,li,d,a,r te*nology 1 & ,li,d,a,r h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #afd7;e7 ( ! ,s]vicememb] ,quality ( ,life ,improvem5t & ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbe 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dfea2 ,public ,law #aah-aei74 7#b7 ,recipi5t ,! t]m recipi5t means a p]son or entity1 includ+ a ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal au?ority1 t receives ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance f ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#c7 ,subrecipi5t ,! t]m subrecipi5t means a p]son or entity1 includ+ a ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal au?ority1 t receives ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance indirectly f ! ,dep>tm5t ?r\gh a recipi5t = purposes ( c>ry+ out a contract or an aw>d agreem5t1 includ+ a loan4 7b7 ,prohibition on use or procurem5t ( c]ta9 ,li,d,a,r 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y may n-- 7,a7 procure or obta9-- 7i7 any cov]$ ,li,d,a,r te*nology2 7ii7 any ,li,d,a,r te*nology o!rwise produc$ or provid$ by a cov]$ ,li,d,a,r company2 or 7iii7 any ,li,d,a,r te*nology produc$ 9 or provid$ by a cov]$ =eign c\ntry2 or 7,b7 ent] into1 ext5d1 or r5ew a contract1 aw>d agreem5t1 or loan ) any entity unless ! entity c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t no recipi5t or subrecipi5t p>ty to ! relevant contract1 aw>d agreem5t1 or loan w obligate or exp5d ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance associat$ ) su* contract1 aw>d agreem5t1 or loan to procure or obta9 cov]$ ,li,d,a,r te*nology describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! prohibition "u p>agraph 7#a7 on a case-by-case basis by submitt+ to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 n lat] ?an #ae days be=e ! applicable activity is c>ri$ out-- 7,a7 a writt5 c]tification t ! activity to :i* ! prohibition applies & = :i* a waiv] w be provid$ is 9 ! national int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 a description ( ! activity = :i* ! waiv] w be provid$4 7#c7 ,exemption ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to any grant1 op]ation1 procurem5t1 or contract+ action t is-- 7,a7 p]=m$ by a ,f$]al ag5cy or ?r\gh a contract or subcontract on behalf ( a ,f$]al ag5cy2 7,b7 det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be us$ = transportation safety purposes1 includ+ te/+1 rese>*1 evaluation1 analysis1 inve/igation1 or tra9+ relat$ to transportation safety2 & 7,c7 n = comm]cial op]ations4 7c7 ,effective date ,! prohibition "u subsection 7b7 %all only apply to a writt5 agreem5t1 grant agreem5t1 or contract ent]$ into by ! ,secret>y on or aft] ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #fjaj4 ,data privacy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out any activity ( ! ,dep>tm5t relat$ to pr$ictive analytics1 telematics1 or any o!r validat$ me?odology tools1 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ensure t p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation is protect$ 9 accordance ) applicable ,f$]al privacy laws4 7b7 ,int](fice coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t1 ) respect to ! use ( any tool describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 all practices relat+ to ! protection ( p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation are consi/5t across ea* (fice & op]at+ adm9i/ration ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ !-- 7#a7 ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7#b7 ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7#c7 ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology2 & 7#d7 ,intellig5t ,transportation ,sy/ems ,jo9t ,program ,(fice4 7c7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop & issue guidance on be/ practices =-- 7#a7 anonymiz+ & secur+ safety-relat$ data & protect+ p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation2 7#b7 promot+ transp>5cy & acc\ntability 9 ! use ( pr$ictive analytics1 telematics1 & o!r data-driv5 tools2 & 7#c7 ensur+ t safety-relat$ data & te*nologies are gr\nd$ 9 validat$ me?odologies to ensure reliability & effectiv5ess4 7d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 subsection 7a7 %all be con/ru$ by ! ,secret>y to preclude ! use ( innovative te*nologies or data s\rces t support safety outcomes & comply ) applicable privacy protections4 #fjaa4 ,/udy on adoption & deploym5t ( new & em]g+ te*nologies 7a7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies to conduct a /udy to review ! /rategy ( ! ,dep>tm5t to enc\rage ! adoption ( new & em]g+ te*nologies1 includ+ digital project deliv]y tools & intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 7#b7 ,scope ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all-- 7,a7 quantify co/ sav+s & safety b5efits relat$ to adoption ( new & em]g+ te*nologies2 7,b7 id5tify pot5tial co/ increases or safety risks relat$ to ! adoption ( new & em]g+ te*nologies2 7,c7 evaluate ! positive & negative impacts ! adoption ( new & em]g+ te*nologies has on ! transportation work=ce2 & 7,d7 provide recomm5dations relevant to ! f9d+s ( ! /udy4 7b7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all consult )-- 7#a7 ! modal adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#b7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7#c7 a repres5tative f a transportation safety advocacy organization2 7#d7 a repres5tative f a labor organization repres5t+ transportation work]s2 & 7#e7 any o!r entities ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d det]m9es to be relevant4 7c7 ,report ,if ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ent]s into an agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! /udy "u subsection 7a7 is complet$1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 #fjab4 ,autonom\s vehicle accessibility /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies to conduct a /udy to det]m9e :at *anges to transportation infra/ructure w\ld mo/ improve ! ability ( individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ individuals :o use :eel*airs1 to safely access & use ride-hail ,,ads-equipp$ vehicles1 by consid]+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,te*nological solutions = dynamic curb managem5t4 7#b7 ,sidewalk & roadway designs4 7#c7 ,d$icat$ pick-up & drop-(f zones4 7#d7 ,curb ext5sion4 7#e7 ,infra/ructure design4 7#f7 ,any o!r factors relat+ to transportation infra/ructure ! ,secret>y det]m9es %\ld be exam9$ to bett] enable individuals ) disabilities to safely access & use ride-hail ,,ads-equipp$ vehicles4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t1 9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d consid]s-- 7#a7 ! degree to :i* ea* *ange to transportation infra/ructure consid]$ "u su* /udy w\ld improve ,,ads-equipp$ vehicle access2 7#b7 ! co/-effectiv5ess ( su* *anges2 7#c7 ! applicability or replicability ( su* *anges 9 urban1 suburban1 rural1 & o!r areas2 & 7#d7 :e!r exi/+ regulatory or policy requirem5ts pose b>ri]s to ! effici5t adoption ( su* *anges4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report to ,secret>y ,if ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ent]s into an agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! /udy "u subsection 7a7 is complet$1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report on ! results ( su* /udy1 includ+ any recomm5dations det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d submits ! report "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 includ+ any recomm5dations = fur!r action det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,,ads-equipp$ vehicle ,! t]m ,,ads-equipp$ vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 to ! t]m z provid$ 9 ! ,april #bjba edition ( recomm5d$ practice ,j#cjaf ( ,,sae ,int]national titl$ ,taxonomy & ,def9itions = ,t]ms ,relat$ to ,driv+ ,automation ,sy/ems = ,on ,road ,motor ,vehicles4 7#b7 ,ride-hail ,,ads-equipp$ vehicles ,! t]m ride-hail ,,ads-equipp$ vehicles means an ,,ads-equipp$ vehicle t is-- 7,a7 (f]$ = pre-arrang$ transportation s]vices = comp5sation1 us+ an int]net-enabl$ application or electronic plat=m to connect pass5g]s ) vehicles2 & 7,b7 dispat*$ 9 a driv]less op]ation4 #fjac4 ,,gao /udy ( intellig5t transportation sy/ems physical & cyb] vuln]abilities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all initiate a /udy on ! physical & cyb]security risks associat$ ) intellig5t transportation sy/ems & advanc$ transportation te*nology4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all-- 7#a7 assess physical & cyb]security vuln]abilities = data & network protection ( intellig5t transportation sy/ems2 7#b7 assess ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local gov]nm5t procurem5t ( =eign-manufactur$ devices & undocum5t$ communication features 9 su* devices2 & 7#c7 include recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y to r$uce ! risk ( physical or cyb] vuln]abilities associat$ ) intellig5t transportation sy/ems & advanc$ transportation te*nologies4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 includ+ any recomm5dations associat$ ) su* results4 7d7 ,classification ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7c7 %all be submitt$ 9 an unclassifi$ =m1 b may include a classifi$ annex4 7e7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/em def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m intellig5t transportation sy/em means electronics1 communications1 or in=mation process+ us$ s+ly or 9 comb9ation to improve ! effici5cy or safety ( a surface transportation sy/em4 #fjad4 ,,gao /udy & report on automat$ driv+ sy/ems safety assurance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all initiate a /udy to assess :at *anges to surface transportation infra/ructure may be necess>y = ! safe deploym5t ( vehicles equipp$ ) automat$ driv+ sy/ems4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all evaluate-- 7#a7 if ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration accurately collects incid5t data2 & 7#b7 if *anges are ne$$ to-- 7,a7 data /&>dization requirem5ts2 & 7,b7 data %>+ & privacy protocols4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all consult )-- 7#a7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7#b7 repres5tatives ( law en=cem5t2 7#c7 manufactur]s ( automat$ driv+ sy/ems2 7#d7 transportation safety advocacy organizations2 & 7#e7 o!r /akehold]s ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al det]m9es appropriate4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 #fjae4 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may provide su* guidance z may be necess>y1 includ+ te*nical assi/ance1 to ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation to enable ! use ( con/ruction mat]ials on ,f$]al-aid projects t are manufactur$ us+ a process t-- 7#a7 produces mat]ials )-- 7,a7 sup]ior durability to conv5tional mat]ials2 & 7,b7 sup]ior p]=mance ) respect to-- 7i7 compressive /r5g?2 7ii7 t5sile /r5g?2 or 7iii7 workability2 & 7#b7 produces mat]ials t meet ! eng9e]+ specifications ( ! ,/ate & a*ieve sup]ior p]=mance ) respect to-- 7,a7 environm5tal p]=mance2 or 7,b7 en]gy effici5cy4 ,,vii ,freight & ,multimodal ,transportation ,programs ,a ,freight ,policy #gjja4 ,national multimodal freight policy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #gjaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 by /rik+ ! contribution ( ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network to2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7c7 z subsection 7d72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,consid]ation ,9 aw>d+ competitive grants "u section #fgja ( ?is title & section #aag ( title #bc1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7#a7 h[ a project w\ld address or elim9ate bottl5ecks id5tifi$ on ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network2 & 7#b7 h[ a project w\ld improve ! movem5t ( freight on ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network4 4 7b7 ,assessm5t ( national multimodal freight policy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all conduct a compreh5sive review ( ! national multimodal freight policy "u section #gjaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & report to ,congress4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! review "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all assess-- 7,a7 ! implem5tation ( ! national multimodal freight policy "u section #gjaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 ! ext5t to :i* ! national /rategic freight plan is utiliz$ by ,/ate transportation dep>tm5ts & relevant /akehold]s2 7,c7 requirem5ts "u subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #gjajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 relat+ to ! designation & r$esignation ( ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network & ! process = consid]+ input f ,/ate transportation dep>tm5ts provid$ "u subsection 7b77#d7 ( su* section2 7,d7 ef=ts made "u ?is ,act1 ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law ,public ,law #aag-eh71 & ! ,fix+ ,am]ica's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id7 to improve ! movem5t ( freight2 & 7,e7 ! effectiv5ess ( national multimodal freight policy 9 address+ freight mobility issues1 includ+ bottl5ecks on ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network & on o!r freight sy/ems 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ su* bottl5ecks at highway int]*anges4 7#c7 ,recomm5dations ,! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include recomm5dations bas$ on ! assessm5t ( ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al "u p>agraph 7#b71 :i* may include recomm5dations to-- 7,a7 /r5g!n ! national multimodal freight policy2 & 7,b7 address freight mobility issues ?r\gh ! national multimodal freight policy1 includ+ mitigat+ bottl5ecks on ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network & on o!r highway sy/ems across ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#d7 ,report ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! assessm5t & recomm5dations requir$ "u ?is subsection4 #gjjb4 ,national freight /rategic plan ,section #gjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ ,int]net ,web site & ins]t+ website2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ inl& m>itime port facilities aft] int]modal connectivity2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#ae71 by /rik+ & hi/orically disadvantag$2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( completion ( ! national freight /rategic plan "u subsection 7a71 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 & ins]t+ ,n less frequ5tly ?an e #c ye>s12 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ,int]net ,web site & ins]t+ website4 #gjjc4 ,national multimodal freight network ,section #gjajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 to id5tify & address freight mobility *all5ges1 includ+ bottl5ecks2 & 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ by address+ freight mobility *all5ges aft] connectivity2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77iii7-- 7,i7 9 subclause 7,,iv7 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ subclause 7,v7 z subclause 7,,vii72 & 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subclause 7,,iv7 ! foll[+3 7,v7 a wat] /orage facility2 7,,vi7 an inl& m>itime port facility2 or 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 9 ! clause head+ by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,r$esignation ( national multimodal freight network ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all1 on a tri5nial basis & us+ ! designation factors describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 r$esignate ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a74 4 #gjjd4 ,/ate freight advisory committees ,section #gjbja7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ %all & ins]t+ may4 #gjje4 ,/ate freight plans ,section #gjbjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#h7 by /rik+ any /rategies & ins]t+ /rategies & actions ! ,/ate proposes2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7h7 z subsection 7i72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7g7 ! foll[+3 7h7 ,solutions = bottl5ecks at highway int]*anges ,ea* ,/ate freight plan "u ?is section %all include-- 7#a7 a li/ ( freight bottl5ecks1 includ+ ^? at highway int]*anges1 if applicable2 & 7#b7 solutions = address+ freight bottl5ecks1 includ+ ^? at highway int]*anges1 id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 #gjjf4 ,freight ,logi/ics ,optimization ,works ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #fc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fcae4 ,freight ,logi/ics ,optimization ,works ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,director1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,(fice ( ,multimodal ,freight ,infra/ructure & ,policy1 %all e/abli% & ma9ta9 a program to be kn[n z ! ,freight ,logi/ics ,optimization ,works ,program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,,fl[ ,program7 to improve freight sy/em effici5cy1 resili5ce1 & supply *a9 visibility ?r\gh volunt>y public-private data %>+4 7b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! ,,fl[ ,program %all be to-- 7#a7 enhance visibility into national & regional freight fl[s2 7#b7 id5tify & mitigate freight bottl5ecks2 7#c7 improve freight sy/em =eca/+ & plann+2 7#d7 /r5g!n supply *a9 resili5ce2 & 7#e7 support data-in=m$ freight policy developm5t4 7c7 ,p>ticipation ,p>ticipation 9 ! ,,fl[ ,program %all be volunt>y & may include-- 7#a7 port au?orities2 7#b7 t]m9al op]ators2 7#c7 ocean c>ri]s2 7#d7 rail c>ri]s2 7#e7 motor c>ri]s2 7#f7 %ipp]s2 7#g7 logi/ics provid]s2 7#h7 w>eh\se op]ators2 & 7#i7 any o!r freight /akehold]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,director4 7d7 ,data protection ,! ,director %all ensure t data submitt$ to ! ,,fl[ ,program is-- 7#a7 aggregat$ & anonymiz$ prior to dissem9ation2 7#b7 protect$ 9 accordance ) section #fcjg ( ?is title & section #cegb ( title #dd2 & 7#c7 exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb ( title #e4 7e7 ,data /ew>d%ip ,! ,bureau %all s]ve z ! neutral data /ew>d & %all develop protocols to ensure data security1 integrity1 & appropriate access4 7f7 ,use ( data ,data collect$ "u ! ,,fl[ ,program may be us$ to-- 7#a7 produce aggregat$ freight p]=mance metrics2 7#b7 in=m freight plann+ & optimization2 & 7#c7 support em]g5cy response & supply *a9 resili5ce ef=ts4 4 7b7 ,coord9ation ,section #aah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#g7 z p>agraph 7#h72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 to c>ry out ! ,freight ,logi/ics ,optimization ,works ,program e/abli%$ "u section #fcae1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics2 & 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#e7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ data aggregat$ ?r\gh ! ,freight ,logi/ics ,optimization ,works ,program e/abli%$ "u section #fcae aft] plann+ tools4 ,b ,multimodal ,policy & ,programs #gaja4 ,/reaml9+ positions )9 ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #h & ins]t+ #i2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ an ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs12 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ :o %all & ins]t+ an ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs1 & an ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs1 :o %all ea*2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by add+ & at ! end2 7,e7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7,f7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7g74 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,coord9ation ,section #ajb7;j77#d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7e77#a77;,e7 & ins]t+ subsection 7e77#a74 7#b7 ,positions at level ,,iv ,section #ecae ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,assi/ant ,secret>ies ( ,transportation 7#e7 & ins]t+ ,assi/ant ,secret>ies ( ,transportation 7#i74 #gajb4 ,c\ncil on ,cr$it & ,f9ance transp>5cy ,section #aag ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7d7 ,transp>5cy ,n lat] ?an #ae days aft] a meet+ ( ! ,c\ncil1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t a summ>y ( ! meet+1 includ+-- 7#a7 an ag5da2 & 7#b7 a record ( decisions & actions4 4 #gajc4 ,am5dm5ts to work+ capital fund ,section #cbg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 transf]r+ in=mation te*nology equipm5t1 s(tw>e1 & sy/ems f ,dep>tm5tal s\rces or o!r entities & collect+ & ma9ta9+ a res]ve at rates :i* w return ! full co/ ( transf]r$ assets4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7 by /rik+ %all be reimburs$1 9 advance1 & ins]t+ may be reimburs$ aft] p]=mance or paid 9 advance4 #gajd4 ,transportation assi/ance = int]national games 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ee ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #eeja ! foll[+3 #eejb4 ,transportation assi/ance = int]national games 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ ev5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m cov]$ ev5t means an ev5t t-- 7i7 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y1 is a multiday int]national sport+ ev5t1 includ+-- 7,i7 an ,olympic1 ,p>alympic1 or ,special ,olympics ev5t2 7,,ii7 a ,,fifa ,wom5's ,_w ,cup ev5t2 & 7,,iii7 a ,,fifa ,_w ,cup ev5t2 7ii7 is held at a site locat$ 9 a ,/ate t has be5 select$ by an int]nationally recogniz$ gov]n+ body = ! sport+ ev5t to hold su* ev5t2 & 7iii7 is n regul>ly held at su* site4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ( multiple ev5ts ,m ?an #a ev5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 occurr+ 9 ! same /adium1 city1 metropolitan plann+ area 7z def9$ 9 section #ecca71 or metropolitan /ati/ical area 7z designat$ by ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget71 %all be treat$ z "p ( ! same ov]all competition1 sport+ ev5t1 or gr\p+ ( competitions or sport+ ev5ts & %all be consid]$ to be #a cov]$ ev5t4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t entity or ,indian ,tribe ho/+ a cov]$ ev5t2 7,b7 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t entity or ,indian ,tribe t-- 7i7 is support+ a cov]$ ev5t2 & 7ii7 has jurisdiction ov] an area t is locat$ )9 a #ajj-mile radius ( ! location 9 :i* ! applicable cov]$ ev5t is be+ held2 7,c7 a metropolitan plann+ organization 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #ecca7 t s]ves an area t is "u ! jurisdiction ( a ,/ate1 ,indian ,tribe1 or unit ( local gov]nm5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 7,d7 an entity eligible to receive a grant "u section #bdiaa t op]ates int]city pass5g] rail s]vice )9 a #ajj-mile radius ( ! location 9 :i* ! applicable cov]$ ev5t is be+ held2 or 7,e7 ! sponsor ( an airport-- 7i7 receiv+ a grant "u sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #dga2 & 7ii7 t is locat$ )9 a #ajj-mile radius ( ! location 9 :i* ! applicable cov]$ ev5t is be+ held4 7#c7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means-- 7,a7 a transportation project t is eligible = assi/ance "u any provision ( ?is title or title #bc & t ! applicant c]tifies-- 7i7 w assi/ ) ! movem5t ( individuals & goods = ! applicable cov]$ ev5t2 or 7ii7 w mitigate or prev5t any adv]se effects f ! transportation *anges result+ f a cov]$ ev5t2 or 7,b7 a transportation plann+ activity t ! applicant c]tifies w assi/ ) ! movem5t ( individuals & goods = ! applicable cov]$ ev5t4 7#d7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#e7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7#f7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ecjb4 7b7 ,grants = transportation projects relat+ to int]national games 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye> 9 :i* appropriations are provid$ to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is section to eligible entities to c>ry out an eligible project4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,a grant "u ?is section may n be us$ by an eligible entity = any activities relat$ to prep>+ or submitt+ a bid to be select$ to ho/ a cov]$ ev5t4 7#c7 ,aw>d requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to a project fund$ by a grant "u ?is section1 apply-- 7i7 ! requirem5ts ( title #bc to a highway1 road1 or bridge project2 7ii7 ! requirem5ts ( *apt] #ec to a transit project2 or 7iii7 ! requirem5ts ( section #bbije to a rail project4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts = airports ,! requirem5ts describ$ "u *apt]s #eja & #dga %all apply to any project c>ri$ out by an eligible entity describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,e7 ) am\nts made available "u ?is section4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$-- 7,a7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7c7 ,transportation plann+ activities ,! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical & plann+ assi/ance to recipi5ts ( a grant "u ?is section1 includ+-- 7#a7 by assi/+ ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal entities1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & ,indian ,tribes ) ! developm5t ( int]modal transportation plans relat+ to a cov]$ ev5t2 7#b7 by facilitat+ & inc5tiviz+ programs to tempor>ily pool & %>e1 = ! duration ( a cov]$ ev5t1 buses & relat$ equipm5t among ,/ate & local gov]nm5tal entities1 ,indian ,tribes1 & o!r gov]nm5tal & nongov]nm5tal entities2 7#c7 by exp$it+ review & comm5t ( any requir$ submissions to ! ,secret>y relat+ to a cov]$ ev5t2 7#d7 by assi/+ ) ! coord9ation ( transportation plann+ ef=ts betwe5 gov]nm5ts & ! private sector2 & 7#e7 by provid+ any o!r te*nical or plann+ assi/ance ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ee ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #eeja ! foll[+3 #eejb4 ,transportation assi/ance = int]national games4 4 #gaje4 ,national infra/ructure project assi/ance ,section #fgja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,e7 by ins]t+ 1 a lessee ( a ,f$]al surface transportation hub1 aft] special purpose di/rict2 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e7 ( subsection 7d77#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 a public transportation project-- 7i7 t is-- 7,i7 eligible = assi/ance "u *apt] #ec2 & 7,,ii7 "p ( a project describ$ 9 any ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d72 or 7ii7 t is-- 7,i7 eligible = assi/ance "u section #ecji2 & 7,,ii7 locat$ 9 an urbaniz$ area ( #bjj1jjj or m population2 or 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77v7 by /rik+ impacts1 & all t foll[s ?r\gh resili5ce2 & ins]t+ impacts22 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ 1 includ+ ) respect to %ort- & long-t]m job access1 gr[?1 or creation2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ uses & all t foll[s ?r\gh te*nologies & ins]t+ uses innovative con/ruction mat]ials or te*nologies2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 ?r\gh 7,f7 z subp>agraphs 7,e7 ?r\gh 7,g71 respectively2 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 :e!r a project w\ld address ! impact ( population gr[? on ! movem5t ( p & freight2 & 2 & 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ transportation1 includ+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh rail2 & & ins]t+ transportation2 &2 7#d7 9 subsection 7h77#a77;,b7 by /rik+ = ! purpose ( improv+ habitat = aquatic species & ins]t+ t are eligible "u section #agf7;d7 ( title #bc2 7#e7 9 subsection 7k7 by /rik+ #cj days & ins]t+ #c days2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7m7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ #ej p]c5t & ins]t+ #be p]c5t4 #gajf4 ,local & regional project assi/ance ,section #fgjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjah2 & & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc22 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 any qualifi$ opportunity zone1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #adjj,z-#a ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf2 & 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,f7 by ins]t+ or a lessee ( a ,f$]al surface transportation hub aft] transportation function2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#c77;,g7 by /rik+ = ! purpose ( improv+ habitat = aquatic species & ins]t+ t is eligible "u section #agf7;d7 ( title #bc &2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#b7 by ins]t+ surface aft] impact & improve2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ ! project has demon/rat$ read9ess2 & & ins]t+ con/ruction ( ! project is reasonably expect$ to beg9 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! grant recipi5t is select$22 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 ! project sponsor includes docum5tation c]tify+ su* sponsor has notifi$ a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation if ! project is locat$ on a ,/ate-own$ or ,/ate-manag$ transportation facility2 & 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,limitation ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! program e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all select grant recipi5ts bas$ only on ! selection crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d74 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ 1 a hi/orically disadvantag$ community12 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,pre-aw>d au?ority 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide pre-aw>d au?ority = eligible pre-aw>d activities to p]mit exp5ses to be incurr$ by a recipi5t dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! recipi5t is select$ & end+ on ! date on :i* ! grant agreem5t is sign$4 7,b7 ,eligible pre-aw>d activities ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available 9 ! notice ( fund+ opportunity ! eligible pre-aw>d activities = an aw>d "u ?is section :i* %all be simil> 9 nature to eligible pre-aw>d activities grant$ to applicants "u section #ecji4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f77#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,hi/orically disadvantag$ communities & areas & ins]t+ ,areas2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ hi/orically disadvantag$ communities or2 7#g7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts provid$ "u ?is subsection %all n be consid]$ a gu>antee ( future selection ( ! applicable project "u ! program4 2 7#h7 9 subsection 7j7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7#i7 9 subsection 7k77#b7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an & all t foll[s ?r\gh %all & ins]t+ ,n less frequ5tly ?an e #b ye>s1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all4 #gajg4 ,national culv]t removal1 replacem5t1 & re/oration grant program ,section #fgjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ or weirs t & ins]t+ or weirs1 includ+ projects t2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ may include & all t foll[s ?r\gh weir improvem5ts & ins]t+ %all include infra/ructure to facilitate fi% passage ar\nd or ov] ! weir2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by ins]t+ or ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia aft] a ,/ate2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 any comb9ation or consortium ( an entity describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c74 4 #gajh4 ,rural & ,tribal infra/ructure advancem5t pilot ext5sion ,section #babje ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #aaf note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjbf & ins]t+ #bjca2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g7 by /rik+ ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjca4 #gaji4 ,advisory committee on c>go !ft & freight fraud 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an advisory committee to provide advice & recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y on regulations & policies to bett] det] & address c>go !ft & freight fraud4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! advisory committee e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be compos$ ( n m ?an #bj memb]s1 appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ repres5tatives (-- 7#a7 ,f$]al law en=cem5t ag5cies2 7#b7 local & ,/ate law en=cem5t ag5cies2 7#c7 motor c>ri]s1 includ+ indep5d5t own]-op]ators2 7#d7 %ipp+ & logi/ics companies1 includ+ ?ird-p>ty logi/ics provid]s2 7#e7 brok]s2 7#f7 multimodal freight op]ators1 includ+ port & m>9e t]m9al op]ators2 7#g7 cyb]security pr(essionals2 & 7#h7 o!r /akehold]s t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,! advisory committee e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all consid]-- 7#a7 ! v>i\s types ( c>go !ft1 includ+-- 7,a7 !ft 9 :i* an entire load ( c>go is physically /ol5 f a location2 7,b7 !ft 9 :i* "p ( a load ( c>go is /ol5 f an unatt5d$ trail]2 & 7,c7 !ft 9 :i* specific c>go is /ol51 :i* may involve fleet imp]sonation or d\ble-brok]+2 7#b7 ! geographic & type ( location at :i* c>go !ft occurs2 7#c7 ! type ( c>go be+ /ol52 7#d7 ! f9ancial co/s ( c>go !ft1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! indirect f9ancial co/s to consum]s2 7,b7 supply *a9 op]ational disruptions2 7,c7 *a9-(-cu/ody responsibilities betwe5 c>ri]s & cu/om]s2 & 7,d7 insurance co/s2 7#e7 ! role ( law en=cem5t & ! cross-jurisdictional nature ( freight movem5t2 7#f7 physical & cyb]security measures us$ by c>ri]s to combat c>go !ft1 includ+ z]o tru/ v]ification & detection ( emulators & voice ov] int]net protocol numb]s2 & 7#g7 regulations1 policies1 & guidance ( ! ,dep>tm5t relat$ to motor c>ri]s1 includ+ motor c>ri] regi/ration1 data ex*ange & v]ification1 & supply *a9 integrity4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & bi5nially !reaft]1 ! advisory committee e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report t-- 7#a7 describes ! advice & recomm5dations made to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 includes an assessm5t ( progress made by ! ,secret>y 9 address+ c>go !ft & freight fraud4 ,,viii ,miscellane\s #hjja4 ,title #bc te*nical corrections 7a7 ,title #bc *apt] analysis ,! *apt] analysis = title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to *apt] #a & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #a4;,f$]al-,aid ,highways#aja4 4 7b7 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #acd7;a77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ areas & ins]t+ areas12 & 7#b7 by /rik+ employm5t11 & ins]t+ employm5t14 7c7 ,en=cem5t ( requirem5ts ,section #ada7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 ( ?is section & ins]t+ subsection 7a72 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 ( ?is section & ins]t+ subsection 7a72 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ ( ?is subsection4 7d7 ,safety inc5tives to prev5t op]ation ( motor vehicles by intoxicat$ p]sons ,section #afc7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7f7 ,availability ( funds ,not)/&+ section #aah7;b71 funds au?oriz$ by ?is subsection %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #hjjb4 ,title #di te*nical corrections 7a7 ,regulation ( solid wa/e rail transf] facilities ,section #ajijh7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ a comma aft] 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fijc7bi774 7b7 ,situations requir+ imm$iate action to s]ve ! public ,section #aaabc7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #bdajb7d7 & ins]t+ section #bdajb4 7c7 ,*apt] #aag analysis ,! analysis = *apt] #aag ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #aagjh & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #aagjh4 ,volunt>y arbitration ( c]ta9 rail rates & practices disputes4 4 7d7 ,miscellane\s motor c>ri] transportation exemptions ,section #acejf7;a77#ad7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ate ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #acijd7;d7 & ins]t+ section #acijd7;f74 7e7 ,*apt] #aci analysis ,! analysis = *apt] #aci ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #acija & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #acija4 ,requirem5ts = regi/ration4 4 7f7 ,effective p]iods ( regi/ration ,section #acije7;d77#b77;,b77iii7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ = failure4 7g7 ,security ( motor c>ri]s1 motor private c>ri]s1 brok]s1 & freight =w>d]s ,section #acijf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 ( ?is subsection & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#d72 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#g77;,c7 by /rik+ to provid] & ins]t+ to provide2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,a77ii7 by /rik+ 9 ! case & ins]t+ 9 a case 9 :i*4 7h7 ,unifi$ c>ri] regi/ration sy/em plan & agreem5t ,section #adejd;a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ section #acijc7;b7 & ins]t+ section #acijc7;d72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b7 by /rik+ :i* & ins]t+ = :i*4 7i7 ,/ate p>ticipation ,section #bjaje7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ & ins]t+ ,a ,secret>y conc]n$2 7#b7 by /rik+ issu$ by ! ,secret>y t & ins]t+ issu$ by su* ,secret>y2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ submits to ! ,secret>y conc]n$ & ins]t+ submits to su* ,secret>y4 7j7 ,employee protections ,section #bjaji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 by /rik+ ( title #e & ins]t+ ( title #e72 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a77i7 by /rik+ 7d77#a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d77#a72 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a77iii7 by /rik+ 9 #dbaba4 & ins]t+ 9 section #dbaba42 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7d77#d7 by /rik+ #dbaba7;b71 & ins]t+ #dbaba7;b74 7k7 ,subtitle ,v analysis ,! *apt] analysis = subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to *apt] #bbd & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bbd4,railroad ,rehabilitation & ,improvem5t ,f9anc+#bbdja4 2 7#b7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to *apt] #bbg & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bbg4,/ate ,rail ,plans#bbgja4 2 7#c7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to *apt] #bdb & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bdb4,project ,deliv]y#bdbja4 2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to *apt] #bea & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bea4,pass5g] ,rail ,plann+#beaja4 4 7l7 ,*apt] #bja analysis ,! analysis = *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bjajf & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bjajf4 ,preemption4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bjafe & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bjafe4 ,limitations on non-,f$]al alcohol & drug te/+4 4 7m7 ,en=cem5t report ,section #bjabj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ ,beg9n+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh an annual report t & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit an annual report to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate t--2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#d7 by /rik+ provide ! in=mation & ins]t+ provides ! in=mation2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 make ! report requir$ to be submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 publicly available2 & 7#b7 publi% su* report on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca ( ea* ye>4 4 7n7 ,implem5tation ( positive tra9 control sy/ems ,section #bjaeg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7k7 by /rik+ ,act & ins]t+ subsection2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7l7 by /rik+ subject to 7a77#a7 & ins]t+ subject to subsection 7a77#a74 7o7 ,requirem5ts = railroad freight c>s plac$ into s]vice 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,section #bjaga7;c77#c77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,railroad's & ins]t+ ,railroads'4 7p7 ,nonapplication1 exemption1 & alt]nate h\rs ( s]vice regime ,section #baajb7;c77#d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 respectively4 7q7 ,capital grants = class ,,ii & class ,,iii railroads ,section #bbcja7;e77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! sub*apt] & ins]t+ sub*apt]4 7r7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #bbdjf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! section head+ by /rik+ appropriations4 & ins]t+ appropriations4 7s7 ,def9itions ,section #bbgja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,9 ?is sub*apt] & ins]t+ ,9 ?is *apt]4 7t7 ,cont5t ,section #bbgje7;a77#aa7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ sub*apt] & ins]t+ *apt]4 7u7 ,*apt] #bbi analysis ,! analysis = *apt] #bbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to #bbijb & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bbijb4 ,capital inve/m5t grants to support int]city pass5g] rail s]vice4 4 7v7 ,capital inve/m5t grants to support int]city pass5g] rail s]vice ,section #bbijb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#c77;,a77vii7 by /rik+ #ecjb7;a77#a77;,g7 & ins]t+ #ecjb7e72 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7 by /rik+ #bbejf & ins]t+ #bbgjf2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7 by /rik+ #bbejd7;a77#e7 & ins]t+ #bbgje2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7k7 by /rik+ section #bji7;d7 ( t ,act & ins]t+ *apt] #bbi4 7w7 ,*apt] #bdc analysis ,! analysis = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdcaf & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bdcaf4 ,plans to address ne$s ( families ( pass5g]s involv$ 9 rail pass5g] accid5ts4 4 7x7 ,/atus & applicable laws ,section #bdcja7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjajb7b7 & ins]t+ #bjajb4 7y7 ,*apt] #bdg analysis ,! analysis = *apt] #bdg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! item relat+ to section #bdgjb by add+ a p]iod at ! end2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdgaj & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bdgaj4 ,long-di/ance r\tes4 4 7z7 ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak ,section #bdgab7;a77#g77;,b77i7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjija note & ins]t+ #bdaja note4 7aa7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission2 ,safety ,committee ,section #bdije ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by /rik+ ,commission2 safety committee & ins]t+ ,commission2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,d7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,b72 &4 7bb7 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = int]city pass5g] rail ,section #bdiaa7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ #bdijd7;a7 & ins]t+ #bdijd7;b72 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ #bdijd7;d7 & ins]t+ #bdijd7;a77#c74 7cc7 ,def9itions ,section #bfaje7a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ contracts11 & ins]t+ contracts14 7dd7 ,rail police (fic]s ,section #bhaja7;c77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ police (fice & ins]t+ police (fic]4 7ee7 ,*apt] #bhe analysis ,! analysis = *apt] #bhe ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bheja & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bheja4 ,def9itions4 4 7ff7 ,subtitle ,,vi analysis ,! analysis = subtitle ,,vi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to *apt] #caa & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #caa4;,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,safety#caajj4 4 7gg7 ,special exemptions ,section #cjaad7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7a7 ,vehicles ,us$ = ,p>ticul> ,purposes4 ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ 7a7 ,vehicles us$ = p>ticul> purposes4--,! ,secret>y4 7hh7 ,release ( motor vehicles & bonds ,section #cjadf7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ mispres5tation & ins]t+ misrepres5tation4 7ii7 ,inspections1 inve/igations1 & records ,section #cjaff7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ di/ributor deal]1 & ins]t+ di/ributor1 deal]14 7jj7 ,crim9al p5alties ,section #cjagj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by /rik+ ,crim9al ,p5alties & ins]t+ ,crim9al p5alties2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#a7 by /rik+ section #acfe7;g77#c7 & ins]t+ section #acfe7;h77#c74 7kk7 ,p[]s & duties ,section #cjahb7;b77#f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,dep>tm5t & ins]t+ ! ,dep>tm5t4 7ll7 ,crim9al p5alties ,section #cjcjg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #cjcje7;b77#f7 & ins]t+ section #cjcje7;b77#aa74 7mm7 ,employee protections ,section #caaje7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b77#a74 7nn7 ,prop]ty-c>ry+ unit limitation ,section #caaab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#e7 by /rik+ relevant /ate & ins]t+ relevant ,/ate2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 ( subsection 7d74 7oo7 ,def9itions ,p>agraph 7#h7 ( section #caacb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#h7 ,/ate-- 7,a7 means a ,/ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 & 7,b7 9 sections #caacf1 #caada1 & #caadb1 includes a political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 4 7pp7 ,requirem5t = regi/ration & ,,usdot numb] ,section #caacd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ 7#b77;,a7 dur+ & ins]t+ 7#b7 dur+2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a7 by /rik+ sections & ins]t+ section4 7qq7 ,electronic logg+ devices & brake ma9t5ance regulations ,section #caacg7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ be equipp$ & ins]t+ to be equipp$4 7rr7 ,*apt] #cac analysis ,! analysis = *apt] #cac ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #cacjf;a & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #cacjf;a4 ,national cle>+h\se = controll$ sub/ance & alcohol te/ results ( comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators4 4 7ss7 ,disqualifications ,section #cacaj7;d77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#i7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#ab72 & 7#b7 by /rik+ #gajb7i7 & ins]t+ #gajb7ab74 7tt7 ,requirem5ts = qualifications1 h\rs ( s]vice1 safety1 & equipm5t /&>ds ,section #caejb7;e77#d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ purposes ( section & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ purposes ( section #bbi7;a77#d7 ( ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caacf note742 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ "u section #cde7;e77#f7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ "u section #bbi7;e77#f7 ( ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caacf note744 7uu7 ,consum] tire in=mation & /&>ds ,section #cbcjd;,a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,d7 by /rik+ program includ+1 & ins]t+ program1 includ+2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 by /rik+ ?is ,act & ins]t+ ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id72 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,c7 by /rik+ ?is ,act & ins]t+ ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id7 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7d77#c77;,a7 by /rik+ ?is ,act & ins]t+ ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 7vv7 ,bump] /&>ds ,section #cbejb7;c77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #cjjac7;b7 & ins]t+ section #cjaac7;b74 7ww7 ,cr$its ,section #cbijc7;a77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a714 7xx7 ,fuel economy in=mation ,section #cbijh7;g77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #cbije7;h7 & ins]t+ #cbije7;g74 ,,ix ,sport ,fi%+ & ,recreational ,boat+ ,safety #ijja4 ,division ( annual appropriations ,section #d ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ #bjbf & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by /rik+ #bjbf & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 by /rik+ ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjca4 #ijjb4 ,fund+ = int]/ate fi%]ies commission activities ,section #ad7;e7 ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gggm7e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,n m ?an #a1bjj1jjj ( ea* & ins]t+ ,ea*2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjj1jjj & ins]t+ ,! great] am\nt ( ei!r #j4jcge p]c5t ( su* appropriation or #bjj1jjj4 #ijjc4 ,boat+ infra/ructure priorities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #h7;g7 ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;g7g7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7g7 ,boat+ infra/ructure grants 7#a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to provide funds to ,/ates = ! developm5t & ma9t5ance ( facilities = transi5t nontrail]able recreational vessels4 7#b7 ,plan ,a ,/ate may develop & submit to ! ,secret>y a plan = ! con/ruction1 r5ovation1 & ma9t5ance ( facilities = transi5t nontrail]able recreational vessels1 & access to su* facilities1 to meet ! ne$s ( nontrail]able recreational vessels op]at+ on navigable wat]s 9 ! ,/ate4 7#c7 ,grants 7,a7 ,mat*+ grants ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all obligate am\nts made available "u section #ggg;c7a77#d7 #a ( ?is title to make grants to any ,/ate to pay n m ?an #ge p]c5t ( ! co/ to a ,/ate ( con/ruct+1 r5ovat+1 or ma9ta9+ facilities = transi5t nontrail]able recreational vessels4 7,b7 ,priorities ,9 aw>d+ grants "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t-- 7i7 consi/ ( ! con/ruction1 r5ovation1 or ma9t5ance ( facilities = transi5t nontrail]able recreational vessels 9 accordance ) a plan submitt$ by a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#b72 7ii7 provide = public-private p>tn]%ip ef=ts to develop1 ma9ta91 & op]ate facilities = transi5t nontrail]able recreational vessels2 7iii7 propose innovative ways to increase ! availability ( facilities = transi5t nontrail]able recreational vessels2 & 7iv7 7,i7 con/ruct1 r5ovate1 or ma9ta9 a /rategic m>itime fuels /ation2 or 7,,ii7 transport /rategic m>itime fuels to a /rategic m>itime fuels /ation = use by transi5t nontrail]able recreational vessels4 7#d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7,a7 ,nontrail]able recreational vessel ,! t]m nontrail]able recreational vessel means a recreational vessel #bf feet 9 l5g? or long]-- 7i7 op]at$ prim>ily = pleasure2 or 7ii7 leas$1 r5t$1 or *>t]$ to ano!r = ! latt]'s pleasure4 7,b7 ,facilities = transi5t nontrail]able recreational vessels ,! t]m facilities = transi5t nontrail]able recreational vessels includes moor+ buoys1 day-docks1 navigational aids1 seasonal slips1 safe h>bors1 or simil> /ructures locat$ on navigable wat]s1 t are available to ! g5]al public 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior7 & design$ = tempor>y use by nontrail]able recreational vessels4 7,c7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7,d7 ,/rategic m>itime fuel /ation ,! t]m /rategic m>itime fuel /ation means a facility t has a bulk fuel /orage tank to disp5se drop-9 alt]native m>9e fuels into m>9e vessels4 7,e7 ,/rategic m>itime fuels ,! t]m /rategic m>itime fuels means motor fuels d]iv$ f cook+ oil wa/e1 animal fats1 plant-bas$ mat]ials or o!r production me?ods t meet ! requirem5ts ( a drop-9 fuel = gasol9e or diesel m>9e eng9es4 7,f7 ,drop-9 fuels ,! t]m drop-9 fuels means f9i%$ gasol9e ) r5ewable cont5t ( at lea/ #ab4e p]c5t by volume n exce$+ #c4g p]c5t oxyg5 by weight = use 9 m>9e applications meet+ ,,a/m ,d#dhad specifications4 ,r5ewable diesel up to #ajj p]c5t by volume & biodiesel bl5ds up to #e p]c5t by volume meet+ ,,a/m ,d#ige p>aff9ic fuel specifications4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #gdjd ( ! ,sportfi%+ & ,boat+ ,safety ,act ( #aiih 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;g-#a7 is repeal$4 ,x ,railroads & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,a ,au?orization ( ,appropriations & ,grant ,re=ms #ajaja4 ,grants to ,amtrak 7a7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants to ,amtrak = activities associat$ ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #a1iej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbh1 #b1jaj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbi1 #b1jgj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjcj1 #b1aca1ffg1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjca1 #b1aic1ccc1jjj4 7b7 ,national ,network ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants to ,amtrak = activities associat$ ) ! ,national ,network ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #c1ijj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbh1 #d1jbj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbi1 #d1adj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjcj1 #d1bfc1ccc1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjca1 #d1chf1ffg1jjj4 7c7 ,ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #a p]c5t f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsections 7a7 & 7b7 = ! co/s ( ov]sight ( ,amtrak4 7d7 ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #f1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsection 7b7 = use by ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #h1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsection 7a7 = use by ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,accessibility upgrades 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all )hold f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsections 7a7 & 7b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = grants to assi/ ,amtrak ) capital projects to improve ! accessibility ( ! national rail pass5g] transportation sy/em by increas+ ! numb] ( exi/+ ,amtrak facilities = :i* ,amtrak has ! prim>y or %>$ responsibility = compliance ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 t are compliant ) ! requirem5ts ( su* ,act & to c>ry out ! action plan requir$ "u section #bdcae7;b77#a77;,d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 until ! ,secret>y det]m9es ,amtrak's exi/+ facilities are 9 compliance ) su* requirem5ts4 7#b7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may be con/ru$ to prev5t ,amtrak f us+ additional funds appropriat$ pursuant to ?is section to c>ry out ! activities au?oriz$ "u su* p>agraph4 #ajajb4 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,safety & op]ations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! op]ations ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration & to c>ry out railroad safety activities ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #bib1ghj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbh1 #cjj1ebj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbi1 #cjh1dfj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjcj1 #caf1fbj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjca1 #cbe1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,railroad rese>* & developm5t ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration = activities associat$ ) railroad rese>* & developm5t ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #dh1bgj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbh1 #di1egj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbi1 #ej1iaj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjcj1 #eb1bij1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjca1 #ec1gjj1jjj4 7c7 ,transportation te*nology c5t] ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #c1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsection 7b7 = activities describ$ "u section #bjajh7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,rail ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> "u subsection 7b7 = grants au?oriz$ "u section #bjajh7;j7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,safety culture grants ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #b1ejj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsection 7a7 = grants au?oriz$ "u section #bjagb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ajajc4 ,competitive grants 7a7 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u section #bbijg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7,a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #a1gbj1ejj1jjj4 7,b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbh1 #a1ggj1ejj1jjj4 7,c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbi1 #a1hbj1ejj1jjj4 7,d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjcj1 #a1hgj1fjj1jjj4 7,e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjca1 #a1ibj1fjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,rail te*nology & asset pilot program ,( ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 up to #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca %all be available to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! rail te*nology & asset pilot program describ$ 9 section #ajdjh4 7#c7 ,ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #b p]c5t ( ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 = ! co/s ( project managem5t ov]sight ( grants au?oriz$ "u title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,railroad cross+ safety improvem5ts & elim9ation program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u section #bbiji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7,a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #fge1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbh1 #gjj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbi1 #gbe1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjcj1 #gej1jjj1jjj4 7,e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjca1 #hjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,highway-rail grade cross+ safety in=mation & education program ,( ! am\nt appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 ea* fiscal ye>1 #j4be p]c5t %all be us$ = contracts or grants to c>ry out a highway-rail grade cross+ safety in=mation & education program-- 7,a7 to help prev5t & r$uce p$e/rian1 motor vehicle1 & o!r accid5ts1 incid5ts1 injuries1 & fatalities1 includ+ suicides2 & 7,b7 to improve aw>5ess = p$e/rians & motori/s along railroad rights-(-way & at highway-rail grade cross+s4 7#c7 ,ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #b p]c5t f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 = ! co/s ( project managem5t & ov]sight ( grants au?oriz$ "u title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,national int]city pass5g] railroad p>tn]%ip program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u section #bdiaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7,a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbh1 #c1fjj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbi1 #c1gjj1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjcj1 #c1hjj1jjj1jjj4 7,e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjca1 #c1ijj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #b p]c5t ( an am\nt appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ! co/s ( project managem5t ov]sight ( grants au?oriz$ "u title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,int]/ate rail compacts ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #h1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 = grants au?oriz$ "u section #bbiaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ajajd4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts ,section #bbijg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by ins]t+ or a lessee ( a f$]ally-own$ transportation hub aft] ,/ates2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7 by /rik+ ,a ,univ]sity transportation c5t] & ins]t+ ,an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ad7 ,a ,/ate1 c\nty1 municipal1 local1 or regional law en=cem5t ag5cy4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ projects t facilitate int]city pass5g] rail rid]%ip gr[? or improve ! movem5t ( freight by r$uc+ rail traffic conge/ion on %>$ rail l9es or at cross+s & junctions be=e ! p]iod2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by ins]t+ & relat$ equipm5t1 includ+ locomotives be=e ! p]iod2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7 by /rik+ t ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 1 developm5t1 or te/+ t ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y to advance any p>ticul> aspect ( rail-relat$ capital1 op]ations1 or safety improvem5ts1 includ+ wayside defect detection te*nology1 rail c> & tra9 movem5t monitor+ te*nology1 & advanc$ sy/ems1 t enhance ! safety & effici5cy ( railroad op]ations & ov]sight42 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,e7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#af7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#ae71 respectively2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 n consid] a co/-b5efit analysis z "p ( ! selection crit]ia "u subp>agraph 7,c7 = projects describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#g71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 & 7#ab7 ( subsection 7c7 = :i* a co/-b5efit analysis may n be necess>y1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 & may waive any requirem5t = an application = su* projects to include a co/-b5efit analysis4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,f7 z subp>agraph 7,g72 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,e7 ! foll[+3 7,f7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! project increases safety or improves ! effici5t movem5t ( freight or pass5g]s4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g77#b7 by /rik+ urbaniz$ area1 z def9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus & ins]t+ urban area1 z def9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus ) a population ( #ej1jjj or less2 7#e7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by ins]t+ 1 except t ! ,secret>y may waive ! non-,f$]al co/ %>e requirem5t = a project eligible "u subsection 7c77#aj7 aft] #hj p]c5t2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subsection 7c77#e7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#d72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subsection 7c77#aa7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#aj72 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,qu>t]ly report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation at ! end ( ea* qu>t] ( ea* fiscal ye> a report t describes ea* eligible project = :i* a grant 0 provid$ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include1 = ea* su* grant-- 7,a7 ! "n1 aw>d$ am\nt1 & /atus ( ! grant agreem5t f aw>d ann\ncem5t to obligation1 to outlay1 to close\t2 7,b7 :e!r ! applicant reque/$ & receiv$ pre-aw>d reimbursem5t & = :at am\nt2 7,c7 :e!r ! project us$ a categorical exclusion & :i* exclusion 0 us$2 & 7,d7 :e!r ! process "u section #cjfajh ( title #ed has be5 complet$ or is expect$ to be complet$4 4 #ajaje4 ,railroad cross+ safety improvem5ts & elim9ation program ,section #bbiji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ ?r\gh 7#f7 & ins]t+ ?r\gh 7#g72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#g7 z p>agraph 7#h72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,a nonpr(it organization t specializes 9 rail safety advocacy & education4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,h7 if applicable to ! project1 utilize advanc$ te*nology & data to-- 7i7 augm5t ! scope ( ! project to increase safety2 & 7ii7 r$uce ov]all co/s ( ! project4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7g7 by /rik+ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 7#d7 9 subsection 7j77#b7 by /rik+ %all transf] & ins]t+ may transf]2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7k7 by /rik+ urbaniz$ area & ins]t+ urban area4 #ajajf4 ,national int]city pass5g] railroad p>tn]%ip program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdiaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! head+ & ins]t+ ,national int]city pass5g] railroad p>tn]%ip program2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by /rik+ ?r\gh 7,g7 & ins]t+ ?r\gh 7,h72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by ins]t+ or a lessee ( a f$]ally-own$ transportation hub aft] ,/ates2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,g7 & 7,h7 z subp>agraphs 7,h7 & 7,i71 respectively2 & 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,f7 ! foll[+3 7,g7 a rail c>ri] o!r ?an ,amtrak t provides int]city rail pass5g] transportation2 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,op]at+ assi/ance ,! t]m op]at+ assi/ance1 ) respect to any r\te subject to section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb71 means any co/ allocat$1 or t may be allocat$1 to a r\te pursuant to ! co/ me?odology e/abli%$ "u su* section or "u section #bdgab4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ involv$24 & ins]t+ involv$2 &2 7,b7 by /rik+ competitive basis1 to fund & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 competitive basis1 to-- 7#a7 fund 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 provide op]at+ assi/ance "u subsection 7e7 to eligible entities = ! purpose ( re/or+1 enhanc+1 or initiat+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,eligible & ins]t+ ,capital2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ "u ?is section & ins]t+ pursuant to subsection 7b77#a72 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,by an int]/ate rail compact1 ! procurem5t ( roll+ /ock equipm5t = use 9 a multi/ate equipm5t pool1 z well z co/s relat$ to ! leas+1 lease-to-own1 ma9t5ance1 & /orage ( su* equipm5t to create an equipm5t pool4 7#g7 ,! lease ( equipm5t f a multi/ate equipm5t pool adm9i/]$ by an int]/ate rail compact1 includ+ leas+ ) an int5t to own4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by ins]t+ ,capital be=e ,project2 7,b7 by /rik+ "u ?is section & ins]t+ "u subsection 7b77#a7 ea* place x appe>s2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7e77#a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7f77#a72 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b77ii7 by /rik+ be=e ! comm5cem5t ( ! project2 & ins]t+ &1 if applicable1 demon/rates su* project is support$ by an acceptable degree ( non-,f$]al f9ancial commitm5t be=e ! comm5cem5t ( ! project22 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ an ,amtrak r\te & ins]t+ an int]city pass5g] rail r\te2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clause 7iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 = :i* an applicant demon/rates su* project is p>tially support$ by non-,f$]al f9ancial commitm5t2 & 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i77,,ii7 by ins]t+ project$ op]at+ rev5ue1 t may include ticket prices aft] trip or transit "t12 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 :i* %all include e/imates ( rid]%ip1 f>e collection1 & travel dem&1 aft] bus9ess plan2 & 7,,iii7 9 clause 7vii7 by /rik+ ! & at ! end2 7,f7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,g7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 9 det]m9+ :e!r a project is support$ by an acceptable degree ( non-,f$]al f9ancial commitm5t = purposes ( p>agraph 7#a7 & 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! cr$ibility ( =eca/+ me?ods us$ to e/imate co/s & utilization made by an applicant describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a72 7,b7 exi/+ grant commitm5ts2 7,c7 ! degree to :i* f9anc+ s\rces are d$icat$ to ! purposes propos$2 & 7,d7 ! ext5t to :i* ! project has f9ancial commitm5t t exce$s ! requir$ non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project2 & 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ?is section ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ subsection 7b77#a72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ 1 except z specifi$ "u p>agraph 7#d72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 z subp>agraph 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ be=e subp>agraph 7,a71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,capital projects ,! foll[+ %all apply to capital projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a73 2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,op]at+ assi/ance 7,a7 ,re/or+ or initiat+ s]vice ,grants describ$ 9 subsection 7e7 = projects = re/or+ or initiat+ int]city pass5g] rail s]vice may n exce$-- 7i7 #gj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! fir/ ye> ( s]vice2 7ii7 #fj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! second ye> ( s]vice2 7iii7 #ej p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! ?ird ye> ( s]vice2 7iv7 #dj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! f\r? ye> ( s]vice2 & 7v7 #cj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! fif? ye> ( s]vice4 7,b7 ,enhanc+ s]vice ,grants describ$ 9 subsection 7e7 = projects = enhanc+ int]city pass5g] rail s]vice may n exce$-- 7i7 #fj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! fir/ ye> ( s]vice2 7ii7 #ej p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! second ye> ( s]vice2 7iii7 #dj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! ?ird ye> ( s]vice2 7iv7 #cj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! f\r? ye> ( s]vice2 & 7v7 #bj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! fif? ye> ( s]vice4 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,applicability ,?is subsection %all n apply to projects describ$ "u subsection 7e74 2 7#h7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all )hold 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,applicability ,?is subsection %all n apply to funds appropriat$ on or aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjca4 2 7#i7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7h7 ?r\gh 7k7 z subsections 7j7 ?r\gh 7m71 respectively2 7#aj7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7g7 z subsections 7f7 ?r\gh 7h71 respectively2 7#aa7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,op]at+ assi/ance 7#a7 ,application ,an applicant = a grant "u ?is subsection %all submit to ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 a capital & mobilization plan t-- 7i7 describes any capital inve/m5ts1 s]vice plann+ actions 7includ+ environm5tal reviews71 & mobilization actions 7includ+ qualification ( tra9 crews7 requir$ = initiation1 enhancem5t1 or re/oration ( int]city rail pass5g] transportation2 & 7ii7 includes ! timel9e = und]tak+ & complet+ ea* ( ! inve/m5ts & actions ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i72 7,b7 an op]at+ plan t describes ! plann$ op]ation ( ! s]vice1 includ+-- 7i7 ! id5tity & qualifications ( ! tra9 op]ator2 7ii7 ! id5tity & qualifications ( any o!r s]vice provid]s2 7iii7 s]vice frequ5cy2 7iv7 ! plann$ r\tes & s*$ules2 7v7 ! /ation facilities t are or w be us$2 7vi7 project$ rid]%ip1 rev5ues1 & co/s2 7vii7 project$ op]at+ rev5ue1 :i* may include ticket prices2 7viii7 descriptions ( h[ ! projections "u clauses 7vi7 & 7vii7 7 develop$2 7ix7 ! equipm5t t is or w be us$1 h[ su* equipm5t w be acquir$ or refurbi%$ 7if ne$$ to op]ate new1 enhanc$1 or re/or$ s]vice71 & :]e su* equipm5t is or w be ma9ta9$2 & 7x7 a plan = ensur+ safe op]ations & compliance ) applicable safety regulations2 7,c7 a fund+ plan t-- 7i7 describes ! fund+ ( initial capital co/s & op]at+ co/s = ! fir/ #e ye>s ( op]ation2 7ii7 includes a commitm5t by ! applicant to provide ! fund+ describ$ 9 clause 7i7 to ! ext5t n cov]$ by ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance2 & 7iii7 describes ! fund+ ( op]at+ co/s & capital co/s1 to ! ext5t necess>y1 aft] ! fir/ #e ye>s ( op]ation2 & 7,d7 a description ( ! /atus ( negotiations & agreem5ts )-- 7i7 ea* ( ! railroads or regional transportation au?orities ^: tracks or facilities are or w\ld be us$ by ! s]vice2 7ii7 ! anticipat$ railroad c>ri]1 if su* c>ri] is n "p ( ! applicant gr\p2 & 7iii7 any o!r s]vice provid]s or entities expect$ to provide s]vices or facilities t are or w be us$ by ! s]vice1 includ+ any requir$ access to ,amtrak sy/ems1 /ations1 & facilities if ,amtrak is n "p ( ! applicant gr\p4 7#b7 ,prioritization ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to applications-- 7,a7 = :i* plann+1 design1 any environm5tal reviews1 negotiation ( agreem5ts1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 con/ruction1 & o!r actions necess>y = initiation ( s]vice h be5 complet$ or ne>ly complet$2 7,b7 t include fund+ 7includ+ fund+ f railroads71 or o!r significant p>ticipation by ,/ate1 local1 & regional gov]nm5tal & private entities2 7,c7 t include a fund+ plan t demon/rates ! int]city rail pass5g] s]vice w be f9ancially su/a9able beyond ! grant p]iod2 7,d7 t w\ld re/ore s]vice ov] r\tes 9 an area affect$ by an em]g5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #ecbj72 7,e7 t w\ld enhance connectivity & geographic cov]age ( ! exi/+ national network ( int]city pass5g] rail s]vice2 & 7,f7 = r\tes select$ "u ! ,corridor ,id5tification & ,developm5t ,program4 7#c7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,duration ,f$]al op]at+ grants au?oriz$ "u ?is subsection = any individual int]city rail pass5g] transportation r\te may n provide fund+ = m ?an #e ye>s & may n be r5ew$4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,! ,secret>y may n r5ew op]at+ assi/ance "u ?is subsection = any project sub/antially simil> to a project t receiv$ f9ancial assi/ance "u section #bbijh1 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act4 7#d7 ,use ) capital grants & o!r ,f$]al fund+ ,a recipi5t ( an op]at+ assi/ance grant "u ?is subsection may use su* grant 9 comb9ation ) o!r ,f$]al grants aw>d$ t w\ld b5efit ! applicable s]vice4 7#e7 ,coord9ation ) ,amtrak ,if ! ,secret>y aw>ds a grant "u ?is subsection to a rail c>ri] o!r ?an ,amtrak1 consi/5t ) section #bdgaa7;c77#a71 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 require ,amtrak to provide access to ! ,amtrak-own$ res]vation sy/em1 /ations1 & facilities t are directly relat$ to op]ations to su* c>ri]1 to ! ext5t necess>y to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is subsection2 & 7,b7 aw>d an appropriate portion ( ! grant to ,amtrak z comp5sation = su* access4 7#f7 ,conditions 7,a7 ,grant agreem5t ,! ,secret>y %all require a grant recipi5t "u ?is subsection to ent] into a grant agreem5t t requires su* recipi5t to provide in=mation reg>d+ ! r\te p]=mance1 f9ancial1 & rid]%ip projections1 & capital & bus9ess plans t ,amtrak is requir$ to provide1 & su* o!r data & in=mation z ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y4 7,b7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,secret>y may t]m9ate any grant agreem5t ^u-- 7i7 ! cessation ( ! applicable s]vice2 or 7ii7 ! violation ( t]ms ( ! grant agreem5t4 7,c7 ,grant conditions 7i7 ,application ,! ,secret>y %all require ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is subsection to comply ) ! grant requirem5ts ( section #bbije4 7ii7 ,exemption ,! grant requirem5ts ( section #bbijc %all n apply to grants aw>d$ "u ?is subsection4 2 & 7#ab7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7h71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7i7 ,limitation on ,op]at+ ,assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #e p]c5t ( funds appropriat$ pursuant to ?is section 9 ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out subsection 7e74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ repeal ( re/oration & enhancem5t grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bbijh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat$ to section #bbijh4 7c7 ,treatm5t ( prior aw>ds = re/oration & enhancem5t grants ,! ,secret>y %all treat grants aw>d$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act "u section #bbijh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 "u ! requirem5ts ( su* section z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ajajg4 ,corridor id5tification & developm5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #beaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ section #bbbaj & ins]t+ section #bbiaj2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#g7 z p>agraph 7#h72 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 a process = prep>+ s]vice developm5t plans 9 accordance ) subsection 7d71 :ile all[+ = eligible entities describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 to concurr5tly und]take project developm5t "w1 includ+ prelim9>y eng9e]+ & environm5tal activities1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es su* eligible entity has ! capability1 au?ority1 & exp]i5ce to concurr5tly prep>e su* plan & und]take su* "w & has secur$ ! requir$ non-,f$]al fund+ to und]take su* "w2 & 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by ins]t+ project$ op]at+ rev5ue1 :i* may include ticket prices1 aft] op]at+ spe$s12 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,e7 by ins]t+ ma9t5ance be=e co/s2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#aa7-- 7i7 by /rik+ b5efits & ins]t+ impacts2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ac7 a description ( ! me?odologies1 assumptions1 & factors us$ to det]m9e ea* projection id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#h71 includ+ a description ( h[ m>ket1 economic1 & o!r factors may affect ea* su* projection &1 if applicable1 alt]native projections2 7#ad7 a f9ancial cont+5cy plan to acc\nt = un=ese5 project co/ increases or delays2 7#ae7 if applicable1 a description ( o!r propos$ modal alt]natives to ! propos$ corridor1 includ+ a no-build alt]native2 7#af7 if applicable1 ! effect ( corridor s]vice on freight rail1 includ+1 if necess>y1 a description ( capital inve/m5ts necess>y to avoid conflicts ) ! movem5t ( freight by rail2 & 7#ag7 an analysis ( ! am\nts & id5tifi$ s\rce ( non-,f$]al f9ancial support = op]ations & ma9t5ance4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+ by ins]t+ & review aft] ,consultation2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#e7 z subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 & 7,f71 respectively2 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 entities implem5t+ int]/ate rail compacts2 & 2 7,f7 by /rik+ %all consult )-- & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 %all-- 7#a7 consult )-- 2 & 7,g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 review ! me?odologies1 assumptions1 & factors us$ by an eligible entity 9 developm5t ( ! f9ancial plan requir$ "u subsection 7d77#h7 &-- 7,a7 concur ) su* f9ancial plan2 7,b7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! projections & analysis includ$ 9 su* f9ancial plan are p>tially support$ by ! analysis requir$ 9 ?is section1 grant conditional concurr5ce ) ! plan if-- 7i7 su* eligible entity agrees to update su* f9ancial plan1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 coord9ation ) ! eligible entity2 or 7ii7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! alt]native projections provid$ pursuant to subsection 7d77#ac7 are suffici5t2 or 7,c7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! description or alt]native projections requir$ "u subsection 7d77#ac7 are n support$ by ! analysis requir$ 9 ?is section1 all[ su* eligible entity to solicit a ?ird-p>ty review by a qualifi$ entity ) exp]i5ce 9 e/imat+ su* projections & incorporate ! projections f su* review into su* f9ancial plan1 & ! ,secret>y may reimburse su* eligible entity = any exp5ses incurr$ f su* review us+ funds provid$ to c>ry out ?is section4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+ by /rik+ ,project pipel9e & ins]t+ ,reports2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vii71 respectively2 7,c7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,project pipel9e report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,consid]ation ,9 specify+ ! ord] 9 :i* ! ,secret>y w\ld provide ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation ! degree to :i* ea* eligible entity demon/rates t a project is support$ by an acceptable degree ( non-,f$]al f9ancial commitm5t4 7,c7 ,f9ancial commitm5t ,9 det]m9+ :e!r a project is support$ by an acceptable degree ( non-,f$]al f9ancial commitm5t = purposes ( subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7i7 ! cr$ibility ( =eca/+ me?ods us$ to e/imate co/s & utilization made by an eligible entity describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 7ii7 exi/+ grant commitm5ts2 7iii7 ! degree to :i* f9anc+ s\rces are d$icat$ to ! purposes propos$2 & 7iv7 ! ext5t to :i* ! project has f9ancial commitm5t t exce$s ! requir$ non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project4 7#b7 ,project progress report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 & qu>t]ly !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7,a7 a li/ ( funds obligat$ to date = ea* corridor & corridor sponsor2 7,b7 a description ( ! s]vice developm5t plan = ea* project1 includ+ a summ>y ( ! cities to be s]v$1 future anticipat$ ,f$]al f9ancial & fund+ ne$s1 & :e!r ! s]vice developm5t plan has be5 complet$ or updat$ & ! reason = su* update2 7,c7 an e/imat$ timel9e = ea* corridor to successfully move ?r\gh ! /eps ( ! program2 & 7,d7 o!r issues id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y important to ! developm5t ( ! propos$ corridor & ! rail transportation sy/em4 4 7b7 ,limitation on future corridors ,! ,secret>y may n select a proposal = ! developm5t ( an int]city pass5g] rail corridor pursuant to section #beaja7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 on or aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjca4 7c7 ,incorporation ( updat$ requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all require eligible entities describ$ 9 section #beaja7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t h n receiv$ a commitm5t ( non-,f$]al mat*+ funds = a corridor select$ prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act to incorporate into a s]vice developm5t plan any additional requirem5ts li/$ "u section #beaja7;d7 ( su* title1 z add$ by subsection 7a74 #ajajh4 ,em]g5cy relief 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ( ! foll[+3 #bbiaa4 ,em]g5cy relief 7a7 ,g5]al au?ority ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 may make grants & ent] into contracts & o!r agreem5ts ) an eligible entity = an eligible op]at+ exp5se or a capital project to replace1 rehabilitate1 or repair rail infra/ructure1 equipm5t1 or facilities if ! ,secret>y det]m9es su* infra/ructure1 equipm5t1 or facilities are 9 a dang] ( suff]+ cata/rophic damage1 or h suff]$ cata/rophic damage1 z a result ( an em]g5cy4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,! foll[+ entities are eligible to receive f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section3 7#a7 ,a ,/ate 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #bbgja74 7#b7 ,a public ag5cy4 7#c7 ,a publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates4 7#d7 ,a political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 7#e7 ,a ,class ,,ii railroad or ,class ,,iii railroad 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #bjajb7 or a hold+ company ( su* railroad4 7#f7 ,an int]city pass5g] railroad4 7c7 ,t]ms ,9 mak+ grants "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y may make grants on a reimbursable basis or advance fund+ basis4 7d7 ,coord9ation ( em]g5cy funds 7#a7 ,use ( funds ,funds appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section %all be 9 addition to any o!r funds available "u ?is *apt]4 7#b7 ,no effect on o!r gov]nm5t activity ,! provision ( funds "u ?is section %all n affect ! ability ( any o!r ag5cy ( ! ,gov]nm5t1 a ,/ate ag5cy1 a local gov]nm5tal entity or organization1 or p]son to provide any o!r funds o!rwise au?oriz$ by law1 except t no p]son1 bus9ess conc]n1 or o!r entity %all receive assi/ance ) respect to any "p ( a loss z to :i* su* p]son1 bus9ess conc]n1 or o!r entity has receiv$ f9ancial assi/ance "u any o!r program or f insurance or any o!r s\rce4 7#c7 ,notification ,! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy ( ! purpose & am\nt ( any grant made or contract or o!r agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is section4 7e7 ,grant requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section t is made to address an em]g5cy %all be 7,a7 subject to ! t]ms & conditions ! ,secret>y det]m9es are necess>y2 & 7,b7 made only = exp5ses t are n reimburs$ "u ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq474 7#b7 ,ov]sight funds ,! ,secret>y may reta9 up to "o-half ( #a p]c5t ( ! funds appropriat$ "u ?is section to fund ! co/s ( project managem5t ov]sight by ! ,secret>y4 7f7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s 7#a7 ,capital projects ,a grant1 contract1 or o!r agreem5t = a capital project "u ?is section %all be = n m ?an #hj p]c5t ( ! project co/1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! project co/ %all be provid$ 9 ca%1 equipm5t1 or supplies4 7#c7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive1 9 :ole or "p1 ! non-,f$]al %>e "u ?is subsection4 7g7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,project co/s "u ?is section %all be limit$ to ! scope ( damage caus$ by ! respective em]g5cy4 7#b7 ,det]m9ation ,9 ! case ( a project t includ$ damage preexi/+ ! respective em]g5cy1 ! ,secret>y %all make a det]m9ation on ! am\nt or p]c5tage ( ! damage preexi/+ su* em]g5cy4 7#c7 ,eligibility ,! ,secret>y may n provide f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section to any entity describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 ( subsection 7b7 = em]g5cies describ$ "u subsection 7i77#a77;,b7 7h7 ,insurance 7#a7 ,requirem5ts ,z a condition ( receiv+ assi/ance "u ?is section1 an applicant %all-- 7,a7 submit to ! ,secret>y docum5tation demon/rat+ pro( ( insurance requir$ "u ,f$]al law = all /ructures relat$ to ! grant application2 7,b7 c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! applicant has insurance requir$ "u ,/ate law = all /ructures relat$ to ! grant application2 & 7,c7 ma9ta9 any insurance requir$ "u ,f$]al law1 includ+ haz>d insurance1 flood insurance1 or o!r cov]age z applicable4 7#b7 ,compliance ,a recipi5t t fails to ma9ta9 insurance aft] receiv+ assi/ance "u ?is section %all be ineligible to receive any assi/ance "u ?is program = any future em]g5cy1 ) respect to ! /ructure or facility = :i* su* insurance is requir$1 until ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! recipi5t has come into compliance4 7i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,em]g5cy ,! t]m em]g5cy means a natural cata/rophe affect+ a wide area1 includ+ any hurricane1 tornado1 /orm1 high wat]1 w9ddriv5 wat]1 tidal wave1 tsunami1 e>?quake1 volcanic eruption1 l&slide1 or wildfire1 or a cata/rophic failure f any ext]nal cause1 z a result ( :i*-- 7,a7 ! ,gov]nor ( a ,/ate has decl>$ an em]g5cy & ! ,secret>y has concurr$2 or 7,b7 ! ,presid5t has decl>$ a major disa/] "u section #dja ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj74 7#b7 ,eligible capital project ,! t]m eligible capital project means a project to br+ rail infra/ructure1 equipm5t1 or facilities us$ = provid+ rail s]vice into a /ate ( good repair4 7#c7 ,eligible op]at+ exp5se ,! t]m eligible op]at+ exp5se means an op]at+ exp5se relat$ to any evacuation c>ri$ out imm$iately prior to or foll[+ an em]g5cy4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bbiaj ! foll[+3 #bbiaa4 ,em]g5cy relief4 4 #ajaji4 ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ,amtrak1 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #ca1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbh1 #ca1ejj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbi1 #cb1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjcj1 #cb1ejj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjca1 #cc1jjj1jjj4 ,b ,amtrak ,re=ms #ajbja4 ,amtrak economic p]=mance 7a7 ,f9d+s ,section #bdaja7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ competitive ) o!r modes ( transportation aft] transportation2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ connect+ urban & rural communities be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by ins]t+ & a*ieve a level ( p]=mance comp>ative to o!r pass5g] modes & t promotes op]ational effici5cy be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7b7 ,goals ,section #bdaja7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ maximize ! b5efits ( ,f$]al inve/m5ts & ins]t+ to maximize s]vices & b5efits to ! communities ,amtrak s]ves t is competitive ) o!r pass5g] modes & ensur+ ,amtrak's long-t]m p]=mance2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by add+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#ac7 by /rik+ e/abli%$ long-di/ance r\tes & ins]t+ a robu/ ,nor!a/ ,corridor & ,national ,network1 includ+ long-di/ance & ,/ate-support$ r\tes14 7c7 ,f9ancial p]=mance ,section #bdaja7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,increas+ rev5ues & ins]t+ ,f9ancial p]=mance2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ practices t promote ,amtrak's long-t]m f9ancial p]=mance aft] judgm5t4 #ajbjb4 ,amtrak transp>5cy & acc\ntability = pass5g]s & taxpay]s ,section #bdcja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7 by /rik+ section #bjajb7b7 & ins]t+ section #bjajb2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,application ( c]ta9 additional laws 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7-- 7,a7 sections #eeb & #eeb;b ( title #e apply to ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors = any fiscal ye> 9 :i* ,amtrak receives a ,f$]al grant2 & 7,b7 to ! ext5t consi/5t ) ?is "p1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia ,bus9ess ,corporation ,act 7,d4,c4 ,code #bi-cja et seq47 applies to ,amtrak4 7#b7 ,scope ( application 7,a7 ,exclusions ,! second s5t5ce ( section #eeb;b7b7 ( title #e %all n apply to any portion ( an ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors meet+1 & subsections 7d7 & 7e7 ( section #eeb;b ( title #e %all n apply to any in=mation p]ta9+ to any portion ( an ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors meet+ o!rwise requir$ by section #eeb;b ( title #e to be disclos$ to ! public1 if su* ,bo>d ( ,directors prop]ly det]m9es t su* portion1 or ! disclosure ( su* in=mation1 is likely to involve-- 7i7 contract negotiations1 includ+ negotiations = procurem5ts & agreem5ts t may result 9 a contract1 ! disclosure ( :i* w\ld imp]il or compromise ! competitive position ( ,amtrak2 7ii7 a collective b>ga9+ agreem5t1 or any t]ms & conditions t are propos$ = inclusion 9 a collective b>ga9+ agreem5t1 includ+ ! negotiation ) employees1 or repres5tatives ( employees1 ( ,amtrak ( su* t]ms & conditions2 7iii7 ) respect to any individual :o is an (fic]1 employee1 or contractor employ$ or appo9t$ by ,amtrak1 or :o is a prospective (fic]1 employee1 or contractor1 a matt] involv+ ! employm5t1 appo9tm5t1 t]m9ation ( employm5t1 t]ms & conditions ( employm5t1 evaluation ( ! p]=mance (1 promotion or discipl9+ ( any su* individual1 unless all su* individuals ^: rights c\ld be adv]sely affect$ 9 su* matt] reque/ 9 writ+ t ! matt] be discuss$ at a public meet+2 or 7iv7 confid5tial comm]cial in=mation4 7,b7 ,application ( o!r exclusions ,section #eeb;b7c7 ( title #e %all apply to ,amtrak meet+s4 7#c7 ,exception ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ,amtrak-- 7,a7 may n disclose in=mation t c\ld put ! safety ( ,amtrak cu/om]s or employees at risk2 & 7,b7 %all take any actions necess>y to-- 7i7 comply ) law2 7ii7 honor exi/+ contracts or legally b9d+ agreem5ts2 & 7iii7 c>ry out normal bus9ess activities consi/5t ) ! /atutory mission & goals ( ,amtrak4 4 #ajbjc4 ,implem5t+ ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al recomm5dations to address infra/ructure backlog 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all implem5t ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 ! report ( ! inspector g5]al ( ,amtrak titl$ ,asset ,managem5t3 ,bett] ,gov]nance & ,data ,w\ld ,improve ,company ,ef=ts to ,a*ieve a ,/ate ( ,good ,repair1 publi%$ on ,april #aj1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,inspector g5]al evaluation ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! inspector g5]al ( ,amtrak %all evaluate ! ext5t to :i* ,amtrak has compli$ ) ! recomm5dations "u subsection 7a74 #ajbjd4 ,amtrak executive bonus disclosure ,section #bdcae7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,congress & ins]t+ ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & make publicly available on a website ( ,amtrak12 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 provides ! annual base pay & any bonus comp5sation paid to ea* memb] ( ! executive lead]%ip team 7includ+ ! *ief executive (fic]1 presid5t1 & ea* (fic]7 ( ,amtrak1 includ+ ! crit]ia & metrics us$ to det]m9e any su* bonus comp5sation2 4 #ajbje4 ,amtrak & int]city pass5g] rail work=ce assault prev5tion & response plans 7a7 ,practices & volunt>y /&>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% be/ practices & volunt>y /&>ds = ! response to assault & h>assm5t incid5ts dur+ ! op]ation ( a pass5g] rail s]vice4 7#b7 ,consultation ,9 develop+ be/ practices & volunt>y /&>ds "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may consult ) ! foll[+ organizations to in=m su* practices & /&>ds3 7,a7 ,! ,amtrak ,police ,dep>tm5t4 7,b7 ,o!r rail police or security p]sonnel4 7,c7 ,/ate & local law en=cem5t4 7,d7 ,/ate & local prosecutors4 7,e7 ,labor organizations repres5t+ on-bo>d & 9 /ation tra9 crew p]sonnel4 7,f7 ,pass5g] rail op]ators4 7#c7 ,cont5ts ,9 develop+ ! be/ practices & volunt>y /&>ds "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all address ! foll[+ issues3 7,a7 ,prop] incid5t docum5tation & report+ te*niques4 7,b7 ,recomm5d$ de-escalation tra9+s = crew & law en=cem5t4 7,c7 ,coord9ation betwe5 pass5g] rail op]ators & law en=cem5t4 7,d7 ,respond+ to incid5ts ( assault or h>assm5t1 includ+ ! removal ( disruptive pass5g]s4 7,e7 ,/rategies = prev5t+ incid5ts ( assault or h>assm5t4 7b7 ,submission ( response plans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ea* pass5g] rail transportation op]ator %all submit to ! ,secret>y a plan to prev5t & respond to incid5ts ( assault & h>assm5t4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! plan "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! op]ator's policy on assault or h>assm5t incid5ts4 7,b7 ,! op]ator's plan to provide notice to employees on h[ to report incid5ts ) pass5g]s to ! op]ator1 rail law en=cem5t1 & local law en=cem5t4 7,c7 ,! op]ator's plan to provide notice to employees on h[ to remove a pass5g] or p]sonnel f ! tra9 or relat$ area or facility :o has committ$ a transportation assault z soon z practicable :5 appropriate4 7,d7 ,! op]ator's plan to provide notice to pass5g]s on h[ to report an assault or h>assm5t incid5t4 7,e7 ,! op]ator's plan to provide tra9+ to employees on h[ to respond & report assault or h>assm5t incid5ts4 7,f7 ,! op]ator's plan to limit or prohibit1 to ! ext5t practicable1 future travel ( an individual :o int]f]es ) pass5g] rail p]sonnel & safety on ! op]ator's s]vices4 7,g7 ,! op]ator's plan to ensure an employee :o is a victim or witness ( a transportation assault may p>ticipate 9 ! prosecution ( a crim9al (f5se ( su* assault )\t any adv]se effect on ! victim's or witnesses' employm5t /atus4 7,h7 ,a process & timel9e = conduct+ an annual review & update ( ! plan4 7c7 ,pass5g] in=mation ,a pass5g] rail transportation op]ator %all display on ! website ( su* op]ator & ?r\gh ! use ( appropriate signage a writt5 /atem5t t in=ms pass5g]s & p]sonnel ( ! proc$ure = report+ an assault or h>assm5t incid5t4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,pass5g] rail transportation ,! t]m pass5g] rail transportation has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]ms int]city pass5g] rail transportation & commut] rail pass5g] transportation 9 section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,int]f]5ce ) pass5g] rail p]sonnel & safety ,! t]m int]f]5ce ) pass5g] rail p]sonnel & safety means-- 7,a7 ! physical or sexual assault (-- 7i7 any individual on a pass5g] tra92 7ii7 any individual 9 a pass5g] rail /ation2 or 7iii7 any memb] ( a tra9 crew1 /ation /aff1 or rail police or security2 7,b7 ?reat5+ to physically or sexually assault any individual describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,c7 any action t poses an imm95t ?reat to ! safety ( int]city pass5g] rail transportation1 includ+ ! safety ( any individual describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a74 #ajbjf4 ,baby *ang+ table requirem5ts on ,amtrak tra9s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bdcac ! foll[+3 #bdcad4 ,baby *ang+ tables 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,,ada-compliant re/room ,) respect to int]city rail transportation1 ! t]m ,,ada-compliant re/room means a re/room t meets ! requirem5ts ( section #bdb7;a7 ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abafb7;a774 7#b7 ,baby *ang+ table ,! t]m baby *ang+ table means an elevat$1 free/&+ /ructure g5]ally design$ to safely support & reta9 a *ild ) a body weight ( up to #ej p\nds 9 a horizontal position = ! purpose ( all[+ an individual to *ange a diap]1 includ+ pull-out or drop-d[n *ang+ surfaces4 7#c7 ,cov]$ pass5g] rail tra9 ,! t]m cov]$ pass5g] rail tra9-- 7,a7 means a pass5g] rail tra91 own$ & op]at$ by ,amtrak1 t ,amtrak pur*as$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section2 & 7,b7 does n include any pass5g] rail tra9 t ,amtrak op]ates1 b does n own4 7b7 ,baby *ang+ table requirem5t ,ea* cov]$ pass5g] rail tra9 %all h a baby *ang+ table 9 at lea/ "o re/room 9 ea* c>1 includ+ 9 an ,,ada-compliant re/room4 7c7 ,signage ,ea* re/room describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 %all cle>ly indicate ! pres5ce & location ( a baby *ang+ table ) signage4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bdcac ! foll[+3 #bdcad4 ,baby *ang+ tables4 4 #ajbjg4 ,report on ,amtrak long-di/ance equipm5t ma9t5ance co/s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! anticipat$ co/s ( ma9ta9+1 rehabilitat+1 refurbi%+1 & replac+ ! exi/+ long-di/ance equipm5t ( ,amtrak to ma9ta9 ! pass5g] capacity ( its long-di/ance s]vice4 7b7 ,cont5t ,9 ! report submitt$ "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all include ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a curr5t inv5tory ( long-di/ance equipm5t1 includ+ tra9sets1 baggage c>s1 d9+ c>s1 sleep] c>s1 & nonsleep] pass5g] c>s4 7#b7 ,a det]m9ation ( ! m9imum am\nt ( equipm5t necess>y to ma9ta9 ! pass5g] capacity ( ! long-di/ance s]vice ( ,amtrak4 7#c7 ,! anticipat$ co/ ( ma9ta9+ & refurbi%+ ! am\nt ( equipm5t det]m9$ necess>y "u p>agraph 7#b7 to keep su* equipm5t 9 work+ ord] ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjcc4 7#d7 ,a description (-- 7,a7 specific *all5ges t ,amtrak may exp]i5ce 9 ma9ta9+ ! pass5g] capacity ( ! long-di/ance s]vice ( ,amtrak1 includ+ *all5ges relat$ to-- 7i7 ! availability ( ma9t5ance facilities & qualifi$ rehabilitation & repair p]sonnel2 7ii7 ! availability ( p>ts & mat]ials = legacy equipm5t2 & 7iii7 o!r factors t may imp$e ! ma9ta9+ ( pres5t levels ( s]vice & pass5g] capacity2 & 7,b7 actions to address ! *all5ges describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,! pot5tial = & effects ( delays 9 ! acquisition ( new replacem5t equipm5t if su* equipm5t is n acquir$ until aft] cal5d> ye> #bjce4 7#f7 ,! effect ( e/abli%+ new or re/or$ long-di/ance r\tes on ! co/ & availability ( exi/+ & additional long-di/ance equipm5t4 #ajbjh4 ,inspector g5]al review ( ,amtrak acc\nt+ & report+ practices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! inspector g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all review ! acc\nt+ practices ( ,amtrak1 ) specific focus on ! use & ov]sight ( ! co/ acc\nt+ & f9ancial acc\nt+ sy/ems1 includ+ ! ,amtrak ,p]=mance ,track+ 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ,,apt7 f9ancial managem5t sy/em z requir$ by section #bjc ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note71 ! core ent]prise res\rce plann+ sy/em ( ,amtrak1 & relat$ f9ancial in=mation te*nology modules4 7b7 ,scope ,9 c>ry+ out ! review describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! inspector g5]al %all det]m9e :e!r-- 7#a7 ,amtrak's use ( sy/ems1 applications1 & products 9 data process+ accurately tracks exp5ditures1 rev5ues1 & ,f$]al funds2 7#b7 int]nal controls )9 su* sy/ems1 applications1 & products are suffici5t to prev5t acc\nt+ errors1 manipulation1 or misuse ( funds2 7#c7 ,amtrak's sy/ems1 applications1 & products 9 data process+ & consolidat$ f9ancial /atem5ts are 9 compliance ) applicable ,f$]al f9ancial managem5t /&>ds & g5]ally accept$ acc\nt+ pr9ciples2 7#d7 ,amtrak's report+ practices accurately reflects r\te p]=mance2 7#e7 increas$ adh]5ce to g5]ally accept$ acc\nt+ pr9ciples = ,,apt w\ld improve co/ transp>5cy2 & 7#f7 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration's use ( sy/ems1 applications1 & products = ,amtrak ov]sight are 9 compliance ) applicable ,f$]al f9ancial managem5t /&>ds & g5]ally accept$ acc\nt+ pr9ciples4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! inspector g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s made "u ?is section2 7#b7 any evid5ce ( noncompliance1 mismanagem5t1 or defici5cies 9 ! use ( sy/ems1 applications1 & products 9 data process+2 & 7#c7 recomm5dations = corrective action1 if applicable4 #ajbji4 ,amtrak annual report+ ,section #bdcae ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 7z am5d$ by section #ajbjd7 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 includes a reconciliation ( adju/$ op]at+ exp5ses1 & any o!r report$ metrics d]iv$ f su* exp5ses1 to ,amtrak's audit$ g5]ally accept$ acc\nt+ pr9ciples f9ancial /atem5ts4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 or 7e7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d7 or 7f72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7h7 z subsections 7f7 ?r\gh 7i71 respectively2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,review ( annual op]ations report ,^u completion ( ! report "u subsection 7a71 an indep5d5t c]tifi$ public acc\ntant or ! inspector g5]al ( ,amtrak %all review ! rationale ( ! reconciliation ( adju/$ op]at+ exp5ses "u subsection 7a77#d74 4 #ajbaj4 ,invoices & reports 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdgab7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,indep5d5t review 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may hire or contract )1 at ! exp5se ( su* ,/ate1 an indep5d5t ?ird p>ty to conduct a review = disputes ov] invoices & ! implem5tation ( or compliance ) ! co/ me?ods "u subsection 7a77#g74 7,b7 ,data reque/ ,^u ! reque/ ( su* ,/ate1 ,amtrak & ! ,committee %all make directly available to ! ,/ate ! g5]al l$g] data1 op]at+ /ati/ics1 & o!r data us$ to calculate invoices p]ta9+ to ! ,/ate4 7,c7 ,liability ,9 a case :]e ! review f9ds ov]*>g$ am\nts1 ,amtrak or ! ,/ate may reque/ dispute resolution 9 accordance ) subsection 7c74 4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,amtrak inspector g5]al %all update ! report ( ! inspector g5]al titl$ ,gov]nance3 ,amtrak ,has ,begun to ,address ,/ate ,p>tn]s' ,conc]ns ,ab\t ,%>$ ,co/s ,b ,has ,m ,"w to ,d to ,improve ,relation%ips1 publi%$ ,janu>y #ca1 #bjbb4 #ajbaa4 ,/ate-support$ co/ & s]vice policy ,section #bdgab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,comp5sation ,ea* memb] ( ! ,committee %all s]ve )\t pay b may receive paym5t = travel exp5ses1 includ+ a p] diem all[ance1 a reimbursem5t paym5t1 or a comb9ation !re(1 9 accordance ) sections #egjb & #egjc ( title #e4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+ by /rik+ ,meet+s2 rules & proc$ures & ins]t+ ,adm9i/rative requirem5ts & au?orities2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively2 7iii7 by /rik+ ,! ,committee %all & ins]t+ 7,a7 ,rules & proc$ures4--,! ,committee %all2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,meet+ s*$ule ,! ,committee %all-- 7i7 e/abli% a s*$ule = meet+s ( ! ,committee1 :i* %all be held n less frequ5tly ?an #d times p] fiscal ye>2 & 7ii7 include 9 su* s*$ule ! location ( ea* su* meet+4 7,c7 ,subgr\ps ,! ,committee may e/abli% & ov]see subgr\ps ( ! ,committee z necess>y to support ! execution ( ,committee activities4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph head+ & ins]t+ ,co/ & s]vice policy2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! ,committee may am5d ! co/ me?odology policy & ins]t+ ! ,committee-- 7i7 may am5d ! co/ & s]vice policy 2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 %all ov]see1 adm9i/]1 & update z appropriate ! co/ & s]vice policy4 2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ! subp>agraph head+ & ins]t+ ,revisions to co/ & s]vice policy2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjija note7 & ins]t+ 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note72 & 7,,iii7 9 clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 by /rik+ ! clause head+ & ins]t+ ,proc$ures = *ang+ co/ me?ods2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjija note7 & ins]t+ 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note72 7iv7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7v7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,co/ me?od implem5tation ,! ,committee is responsible = implem5tation ( ! co/ me?ods & any relat$ requirem5ts1 includ+-- 7i7 transp>5cy requirem5ts reg>d+ report+ & invoic+2 & 7ii7 collaboration & plann+ requirem5ts4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7h7 by /rik+ ! subsection head+ & ins]t+ ,co/ & s]vice policy update implem5tation report42 7#c7 by /rik+ co/ allocation me?odology & ins]t+ co/ me?ods ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ co/ me?odology policy & ins]t+ co/ & s]vice policy ea* place x appe>s4 #ajbab4 ,,gao /udy on ,amtrak cu/om] exp]i5ce 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all evaluate ! cu/om] exp]i5ce provid$ by ,amtrak across its national pass5g] rail network4 7b7 ,scope ( review ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all assess policies1 practices1 & p]=mance relat$ to cu/om] exp]i5ce1 includ+-- 7#a7 ticket+ & f>e transp>5cy1 includ+ cl>ity ( pric+ & refund policies2 7#b7 on-bo>d s]vices1 su* z food & bev]age s]vice1 re/rooms1 int]net connectivity1 & cleanl9ess2 7#c7 s]vice reliability & timel9ess ( op]ations2 7#d7 pass5g] communication1 p>ticul>ly 9 ! ev5t ( delays1 cancellations1 or s]vice disruptions2 7#e7 /ation infra/ructure1 accessibility = p]sons ) disabilities1 & compliance ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 7#f7 compla9t resolution proc$ures & responsiv5ess to cu/om] fe$back2 7#g7 diff]5ces 9 cu/om] exp]i5ce betwe5 long-di/ance r\tes1 ,/ate-support$ corridors1 & ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 & 7#h7 any o!r factors ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al consid]s appropriate to assess ! quality & consi/5cy ( ! cu/om] s]vice ( ,amtrak4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al may consult ) relevant /akehold]s1 includ+-- 7#a7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation t fund ,amtrak s]vices2 7#b7 transportation advocacy organizations1 includ+ ^? repres5t+ int]city pass5g] rail pass5g]s on ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 ,/ate-support$1 & long di/ance r\tes2 7#c7 national disability rights & accessibility organizations2 7#d7 repres5tatives ( ,amtrak pass5g]s & work=ce2 & 7#e7 memb]s ( ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 is initiat$1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy & any conclusions & recomm5dations bas$ on su* f9d+s4 #ajbac4 ,,gao /udy on ,amtrak s]vice to privately own$ rail c>s 7a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all conduct an assessm5t ( ! policies1 practices1 & p]=mance ( ,amtrak ) respect to s]vices to privately own$ rail c>s4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! assessm5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all-- 7#a7 review h[ ,amtrak id5tifies & calculates co/s relat+ to ! movem5t ( privately own$ rail c>s1 long-t]m p>k+ ( privately own$ rail c>s1 & relat$ s]vices2 7#b7 review h[ ,amtrak factors ! co/s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 into pric+1 policy1 & program-relat$ decisions ( ,amtrak2 7#c7 id5tify ! net pr(its or losses ( ,amtrak = privately own$ rail c> s]vices 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbf2 7#d7 review ! access po9ts1 p>k+1 & access to ,amtrak r\tes t ,amtrak makes available = ! swit*+ & usage ( privately own$ rail c>s & det]m9e ! effects1 if any1 ( ! availability ( su* access po9ts1 p>k+1 & access1 & any r$uction 9 su* availability1 on ! f9ancial & op]at+ p]=mance ( ,amtrak2 7#e7 id5tify any *all5ges & opportunities ,amtrak is likely to exp]i5ce if ,amtrak implem5ts a dynamic pric+ model = privately own$ rail c> s]vices2 7#f7 review ! implem5tation by ,amtrak ( recomm5dations publi%$ by ! ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al 9 ! report titl$ ,tra9 ,op]ations3 ,opportunities ,exi/ to ,improve ,private ,railc> ,managem5t & ,bus9ess ,practices 7,,oig-,a-#bjai-jjc71 publi%$ ,febru>y #f1 #bjai2 7#g7 analyze :e!r-- 7,a7 privately own$ rail c> s]vices contribute to ! ability ( ,amtrak to e>n positive income f rail op]ations2 & 7,b7 ! pric+ model us$ by ,amtrak = su* s]vices reflects fair m>ket value = own]s & op]ators ( privately own$ rail c>s2 & 7#h7 include any o!r reviews1 analyses1 or in=mation ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al det]m9es appropriate4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! assessm5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all consult ) relevant /akehold]s1 includ+ ,amtrak1 rail c>ri]s1 & organizations repres5t+ employees & privately own$ rail c> own]s & op]ators4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] initiat+ ! assessm5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! f9d+s ( ! assessm5t1 & any recomm5dations ( ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al relat+ ! subject matt] cov]$ by ! assessm5t4 7e7 ,rail c>ri] def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m rail c>ri] has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ajajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ajbad4 ,! ,donald ,m4 ,payne1 ,jr4 ,transit ,c5t] at ,new>k ,p5n ,/ation 7a7 ,designation ,new>k ,p5n ,/ation1 locat$ at #a ,raymond ,plaza ,we/1 ,new>k1 ,new ,j]sey1 %all be kn[n & designat$ z ! ,donald ,m4 ,payne1 ,jr4 ,transit ,c5t] at ,new>k ,p5n ,/ation4 7b7 ,ref]5ces ,any ref]5ce 9 a law1 map1 regulation1 docum5t1 pap]1 or o!r record ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ,new>k ,p5n ,/ation %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! ,donald ,m4 ,payne1 ,jr4 ,transit ,c5t] at ,new>k ,p5n ,/ation4 #ajbae4 ,public notice & comm5t on ,amtrak's corporate /ructure 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days prior to a vote ( ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors on any corporate re/ructur+ plan1 includ+ *anges to ,amtrak subsidi>ies1 ,amtrak %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a notice conta9+ su* plan & provide an opportunity = public comm5t = n less ?an #fj days4 7b7 ,notice cont5ts ,9 ! notice publi%$ "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all include-- 7#a7 ! legal au?ority = ! re/ructur+2 & 7#b7 an explanation ( ! purpose ( ! plan & h[ x w\ld facilitate ,amtrak's /atutory mission & o!r goals e/abli%$ by ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors4 7c7 ,responses ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! public comm5t p]iod "u subsection 7a7 closes1 ,amtrak %all provide to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate responses to ! comm5ts on ! re/ructur+ plan receiv$ dur+ su* p]iod1 includ+-- 7#a7 a description ( ! comm5ts t ,amtrak int5ds to implem5t2 7#b7 a ju/ification = comm5ts t ,amtrak does n int5d to implem5t2 & 7#c7 an implem5tation /rategy & timel9e = ! re/ructur+1 includ+ any pot5tial impacts ( ! re/ructur+ on ,amtrak s]vice1 capital procurem5t & projects 9 process or plann$ z ( ! date ! responses are provid$1 impacts to its work=ce1 & any pot5tial legislative *anges det]m9$ necess>y to implem5t ! re/ructur+4 #ajbaf4 ,,gao exam9ation ( int]national pass5g] rail 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes ! elem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 f a repres5tational sample ( int]national int]city pass5g] rail c>ri]s to det]m9e gov]nance & f9anc+ practices & ! pot5tial application ( su* practices to dome/ic int]city pass5g] rail op]ations4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,! report submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( employees & union repres5tation = ea* int]city pass5g] railroad2 7#b7 ! geographic size s]v$ by ea* c>ri]1 & ! numb] ( r\tes op]at$ by ea* c>ri]2 7#c7 ! organization ( ea* c>ri] & ! nature & composition ( ea* c>ri]'s gov]nance2 7#d7 ! s\rce & legal au?ority ( ! op]ation1 gov]nance1 & f9anc+ /ructures ( ! int]national repres5tational samples2 7#e7 ! am\nt ( gov]nm5t inve/m5t 9 int]city pass5g] rail op]ations made ov] ! previ\s #aj ye>s z well z ! s\rces ( fund+1 & project$ inve/m5t & s\rce ( fund+ ov] ! next #aj ye>s2 7#f7 ! am\nt ( excess fleet or infra/ructure capacity to all[ = competitive s]vices2 7#g7 ! safety record ( ea* c>ri] ov] ! la/ #aj ye>s2 7#h7 ! on-"t p]=mance ( ea* c>ri]2 & 7#i7 gov]nance & f9anc+ = int]city pass5g] rail /ations t s]ve v>y+ cu/om] sizes4 #ajbag4 ,food & bev]age s]vice 7a7 ,evaluation ( ,amtrak food & bev]age s]vices 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all exam9e ! food & bev]age s]vices provid$ on ,amtrak r\tes & provide recomm5dations = improvem5ts4 7#b7 ,elem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all exam9e ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! af=dability ( curr5t d9+ options & possible alt]natives4 7,b7 ,! quality ( food s]vices provid$ & possible improvem5ts4 7,c7 ,! feasibility ( provid+ traditional d9+ to all pass5g]s4 7,d7 ,a comp>ison ( curr5t d9+ options to e/abli%$ diet>y guidel9es4 7b7 ,annual ,amtrak report ,section #bdcba ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7f72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,implem5tation advisory committee 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 ,amtrak %all e/abli% an advisory committee to provide int]nal review ) respect to ! implem5tation by ,amtrak ( ! recomm5dations conta9$ 9 ! report ( ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates requir$ "u section #ajbag7;a7 ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! advisory committee e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all consi/ ( individuals repres5t+-- 7,a7 ,amtrak2 7,b7 ! labor organizations repres5t+ ,amtrak employees :o prep>e or provide on-bo>d food & bev]age s]vice2 7,c7 nonpr(it organizations repres5t+ ,amtrak pass5g]s2 & 7,d7 ,/ates t are provid+ fund+ = ,/ate-support$ r\tes4 7#c7 ,t]m9ation ,! advisory committee e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all t]m9ate on ! date on :i* ,amtrak submits ! f9al report requir$ "u subsection 7e77#a74 7e7 ,annual implem5tation /atus report 7#a7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 & annually !reaft] until su* "t z all recomm5dations conta9$ 9 ! report ( ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates requir$ "u section #ajbag7;a7 ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act are implem5t$ by ,amtrak or det]m9$ by ,amtrak to be impractical or impossible to implem5t1 ,amtrak %all-- 7,a7 submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! /atus ( ! implem5tation ( ea* su* recomm5dation2 & 7,b7 make ! report available on a publicly accessible website ( ,amtrak4 7#b7 ,report cont5ts ,ea* report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a description ( ! progress made by ,amtrak 9 implem5t+ ea* recomm5dation conta9$ 9 ! report "u subsection 7b72 7,b7 an id5tification ( ea* su* recomm5dation = :i* implem5tation is complete2 7,c7 an id5tification ( ea* su* recomm5dation t ,amtrak det]m9es to be impractical or impossible to implem5t2 7,d7 = ea* recomm5dation id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 ! ju/ification = ! det]m9ation t ! recomm5dation is impractical or impossible to implem5t2 & 7ii7 if ! ju/ification is all1 or 9 "p1 attributable to insuffici5t fund+1 an e/imat$ co/ ( implem5t+ ! recomm5dation2 7,e7 a description ( h[1 if at all1 food & bev]age s]vice ( ,amtrak has *ang$-- 7i7 if 9 ! initial report1 s9ce ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act2 & 7ii7 if 9 a subsequ5t report1 s9ce ! date on :i* ! previ\s report 0 f9aliz$2 & 7,f7 comm5ts submitt$ by ! advisory committee to ,amtrak reg>d+ ! in=mation includ$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e74 4 ,c ,pass5g] ,rail ,policy #ajcja4 ,int]city pass5g] rail equipm5t pools 7a7 ,contract au?ority ,! ,secret>y may ent] into agreem5ts ) an int]/ate rail compact = ! purpose ( e/abli%+1 manag+1 & f9anc+ multi/ate equipm5t pools = use 9 support+ ! op]ation1 expansion1 & mod]nization ( int]city pass5g] rail s]vices4 7b7 ,t]ms ,an agreem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% rules gov]n+ ! managem5t1 repres5tation1 memb]%ip1 & f9anc+ ( a multi/ate equipm5t pool among ea* ,/ate p>ty to ! int]/ate rail compact2 7#b7 include t]ms provid+ = ! /aff+1 adm9i/rative1 & o!r labor-relat$ ne$s = ! equipm5t pool2 7#c7 e/abli% proc$ures ?r\gh :i* additional ,/ates t jo9 ! int]/ate rail compact may be includ$ 9 ! agreem5t2 7#d7 include a plan gov]n+ ! op]ations & managem5t ( ! equipm5t pool1 includ+ ) respect to ea* type ( equipm5t 9 ! equipm5t pool1 all[able uses1 /&>d leas+ t]ms1 insurance1 & pur*as+ & ma9t5ance f9anc+2 7#e7 ) respect to ! procurem5t or acquisition ( equipm5t = ! equipm5t pool-- 7,a7 include id5tification ( acceptable contract+ me?ods & requir$ contract t]ms1 includ+ su* me?ods & t]ms z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate to ensure compliance ) applicable legal requirem5ts reg>d+ competition & section #bbije ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ,buy ,am]ica72 & 7,b7 e/abli% a set ( eng9e]+ /&>ds1 te*nical /&>ds1 & design /&>ds applicable to all su* procurem5t or acquisition ( common fleet roll+ /ock equipm5t2 7#f7 include su* t]ms z are necess>y = ! int]/ate rail compact to-- 7,a7 coord9ate ) manufactur]s reg>d+ supply *a9 managem5t applicable to su* equipm5t2 7,b7 facilitate ! effici5t ord] & deliv]y ( su* equipm5t2 & 7,c7 ensure ! design ( su* equipm5t meets ! /&>ds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e72 7#g7 receive te*nical support = ! int]/ate rail compact f ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 & ,amtrak2 & 7#h7 include su* additional t]ms z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7c7 ,?ird-p>ty support s]vices ,9 ent]+ into an agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y may n prohibit an int]/ate rail compact f us+ a ?ird-p>ty entity to support ! ma9t5ance1 di/ribution1 ov]sight1 & leas+ ( equipm5t & to manage ! equipm5t pool4 7d7 ,te*nical support ,! ,secret>y may develop proc$ures "u :i* an int]/ate rail compact t ent]s into an agreem5t "u subsection 7a7 may solicit te*nical support f ! ,secret>y or ,amtrak relat$ to ! eng9e]+1 /&>ds1 procurem5t (1 & o!r matt]s relat$ to ! acquisition & ma9t5ance ( a roll+ /ock equipm5t pool1 provid$ ,amtrak *>ges a fair m>ket rate = /aff "t us$ on provid+ te*nical support4 7e7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to-- 7#a7 require ! ,national ,railroad ,pass5g] ,corporation to-- 7,a7 make available any roll+ /ock equipm5t or facilities to any equipm5t pool e/abli%$ "u ?is section2 or 7,b7 ent] into any agreem5t1 contract1 or o!r arrangem5t relat+ to ! use1 %>+1 or allocation ( su* roll+ /ock1 equipm5t1 or facilities2 or 7#b7 prohibit su* ,corporation f volunt>ily tak+ action describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7f7 ,adm9i/rative fund+ ,section #bbiaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#f7 adm9i/ration ( a multi/ate equipm5t pool pursuant to an agreem5t "u section #ajcja ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ section 9 an am\nt exce$+ #a1jjj1jjj p] ye>4 & ins]t+ section-- 7#a7 except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 an am\nt exce$+ #a1jjj1jjj p] ye>2 & 7#b7 = a grant au?oriz$ "u subsection 7a77#f71 9 an am\nt exce$+ #e1jjj1jjj p] ye>4 4 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#h7 ) respect to an applicant t has ent]$ into1 or int5ds to ent] into1 an agreem5t = ! op]ation ( a multi/ate equipm5t pool "u section #ajcja ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act-- 7,a7 ! co/s relat$ to ! adm9i/ration & op]ation ( ! multi/ate equipm5t pool2 7,b7 ! size & scope ( ! entities p>ty to ! int]/ate rail compact t adm9i/]s ! multi/ate equipm5t pool2 & 7,c7 any plann$ procurem5t & fleet managem5t activities = ! multi/ate equipm5t pool4 2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,lett] ( int5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may issue to an applicant responsible = adm9i/]+ a multi/ate equipm5t pool "u section #ajcja ( ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act a lett] ( int5t express+ ! int5t ( ! ,secret>y to provide multiye> fund+ "u ?is section1 subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 = purposes relat$ to ! multi/ate equipm5t pool4 7#b7 ,limitation ,a lett] ( int5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n give rise to-- 7,a7 an obligation "u sections #aajh7;c71 #aeja1 & #aejb7;a7 ( title #ca2 or 7,b7 an adm9i/rative commitm5t = f9anc+4 4 7g7 ,railroad rehabilitation & improvem5t f9anc+ eligibility ,section #bbdjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#h7 an int]/ate rail compact t adm9i/]s a multi/ate equipm5t pool "u section #ajcja ( ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,f77iv7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 to acquire or rehabilitate equipm5t = inclusion 9 a multi/ate equipm5t pool adm9i/]$ by an int]/ate rail compact "u section #ajcja ( ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act2 7,h7 to lease1 or lease-to-own1 int]city pass5g] rail equipm5t = use 9 su* a multi/ate equipm5t pool2 or 4 #ajcjb4 ,cali=nia ,high-,spe$ ,rail work+ gr\p 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p to conduct an assessm5t & make recomm5dations reg>d+ ! ,cali=nia ,high-,spe$ ,rail project4 7b7 ,work+ gr\p ,! work+ gr\p %all be compris$ ( individuals appo9t$ ) te*nical qualifications1 pr(essional /&+1 & demon/rat$ exp]tise 9 ! field ( bus9ess managem5t1 rail op]ations1 economics1 or law1 includ+ f ! ,cali=nia ,high-,spe$ ,rail ,au?ority & at lea/ #a memb] f a gr\p repres5t+ railroad employees1 & %all also include-- 7#a7 #a memb] designat$ by ! ,speak] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7#b7 #a memb] designat$ by ! majority lead] ( ! ,s5ate2 7#c7 #a memb] designat$ by ! m9ority lead] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7#d7 #a memb] designat$ by ! m9ority lead] ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#e7 #d memb]s designat$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,9 ! evaluation ( ! project1 ! work+ gr\p %all consid] ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,:e!r ! project w a*ieve ! outcomes & crit]ia legally requir$ "u ,cali=nia ,proposition #a;,a1 approv$ on ,novemb] #d1 #bjjh1 & subsequ5tly codifi$ 9 ,cali=nia /atute1 includ+-- 7,a7 tra9s capable ( su/a9$ maximum op]at+ spe$s ( n less ?an #bjj miles p] h\r2 7,b7 maximum non/op s]vice travel times = ea* corridor t does n exce$-- 7i7 #afj m9utes betwe5 ,san ,francisco & ,los ,angeles2 7ii7 #afj m9utes betwe5 ,oakl& & ,los ,angeles2 7iii7 #cj m9utes betwe5 ,san ,francisco & ,san ,jose2 7iv7 #acj m9utes betwe5 ,san ,jose & ,los ,angeles2 7v7 #hj m9utes betwe5 ,san ,diego & ,los ,angeles2 & 7vi7 #adj m9utes betwe5 ,sacram5to & ,los ,angeles2 & 7,c7 a "t int]val betwe5 successive tra9s t is n m ?an #e m9utes4 7#b7 ,:e!r ! plann$ pass5g] s]vice by ! ,cali=nia ,high-,spe$ ,rail ,au?ority 9 ! corridor or usable segm5t !re( w require a local1 ,/ate1 or ,f$]al op]ational subsidy1 includ+ ! initial op]at+ segm5t betwe5 ,m]c$ & ,bak]sfield & ! ,phase #a sy/em betwe5 ,san ,francisco & ,los ,angeles1 & an e/imate ( ! am\nt ( su* subsidy4 7#c7 ,:e!r ! r\te alignm5t r$uces highway & aviation conge/ion1 community impacts1 & foll[s exi/+ transportation or utility corridors4 7#d7 ,! co/ & timel9e e/imate = complet+ ! ,phase #a sy/em1 includ+-- 7,a7 :e!r ! ,cali=nia ,high-,spe$ ,rail ,au?ority has accurately e/imat$ & plann$ = pot5tial co/ escalation2 & 7,b7 :e!r ! sugge/$ disc\nt rate describ$ 9 ! circul> ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 titl$ ,guidel9es & ,disc\nt ,rates = ,b5efit-,co/ ,analysis ( ,f$]al ,programs 7,a-#id7 is appropriate = ! project1 includ+ ! likelihood t su* rate w attract private sector inve/m5t to ! project4 7#e7 ,committ$ s\rces ( fund+ = ! project1 includ+ sep>ate e/imates = ! initial op]at+ segm5t & ! full ,phase #a sy/em4 7#f7 ,an evaluation ( ! economic ju/ification = ! project4 7#g7 ,! impact ( completion ( ! project on ! ability ( ,cali=nia to inve/ 9 & address o!r transportation infra/ructure1 includ+ infra/ructure resili5ce1 & transportation infra/ructure important to int]/ate comm]ce4 7#h7 ,o!r factors relat$ to ! developm5t & op]ation ( ! project z specifi$ 9 ,proposition #a;a or id5tifi$ by ! ,work+ ,gr\p4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! work+ gr\p %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives its report conta9+ ! assessm5t & recomm5dations describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 ,su* report %all be publi%$ by ! ,secret>y on a public fac+ website4 7e7 ,fund+ to ,cali=nia ,high-,spe$ ,rail ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y may n make a grant or aw>d us+ funds made available "u ?is ,act1 or aw>d o!r ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance to ! ,cali=nia ,high-,spe$ ,rail ,au?ority until ! due date ( ! report describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 7f7 ,consid]ation ( recomm5dation ,! ,secret>y %all consid] ,work+ ,gr\p recomm5dations 9 det]m9+ future ,f$]al fund+ reque/s = ! ,cali=nia ,high-,spe$ ,rail ,project4 7g7 ,cessation ,^u submission ( ! report to ,congress "u subsection 7d71 or #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,act1 :i*ev] is e>li]1 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all cease to exi/4 #ajcjc4 ,r\te-specific reports 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct an exam9ation ( int]city pass5g] rail s]vice & an evaluation ( ! feasibility ( e/abli%+ or exp&+ s]vices4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! evaluation "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all "w ) project sponsors to obta9 appropriate data & consid] ! foll[+ factors to ensure any r\te recomm5d$ is economically & f9ancially ju/ifi$3 7#a7 ,:e!r ! project w a*ieve ! outcome & goals relat$ to ! proposal = r\te e/abli%m5t1 enhancem5t1 or expansion4 7#b7 ,:e!r ! proposal = r\te e/abli%m5t or expansion w require local1 ,/ate1 or ,f$]al economic support & ! degree ( su* support4 7#c7 ,a comp>ative exam9ation ( ! propos$ s]vice to o!r pot5tial modes ( transportation along ! same corridor4 7#d7 ,:e!r ! proposal = r\te e/abli%m5t or expansion r$uces community impact1 includ+ alleviat+ highway or aviation conge/ion1 aids ) ! ,/ate's transportation resili5ce plan1 or foll[s exi/+ transportation or utility corridors4 7#e7 ,! environm5tal impacts ( ! propos$ s]vice4 7#f7 ,! co/ & timel9e e/imate = initiat+ pass5g] s]vice4 7#g7 ,additional issues relat$ to ! co/s & b5efits ( ! projects id5tifi$4 7#h7 ,motive p[] options = ! r\tes4 7c7 ,r\tes = evaluation ,9 conduct+ ! evaluation "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y may explore pot5tial r\te e/abli%m5t or expansion ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates to det]m9e :i* r\tes are ! mo/ feasible = developm5t4 ,! evaluation may include ! foll[+ r\tes3 7#a7 ,betwe5 ,kansas ,city1 ,miss\ri1 & ,oklahoma ,city1 ,oklahoma1 by way ( ,newton1 ,kansas4 7#b7 ,betwe5 ,akron1 ,ohio1 & ,canton1 ,ohio4 7#c7 ,a rail corridor betwe5 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia & ,florida1 includ+ an exam9ation ( all motive options4 7#d7 ,betwe5 ,los ,angeles1 ,san ,diego1 & ,san ,luis ,obispo1 ,cali=nia4 7#e7 ,betwe5 ,au/91 ,texas1 & ,l>$o1 ,texas1 by way ( ,san ,antonio1 ,texas1 ) an ext5sion to ,mont]rey1 ,nuevo ,leon1 ,mexico4 7#f7 ,betwe5 ,scranton1 ,p5nsylvania1 & ,new ,york ,city1 ,new ,york4 7#g7 ,additional r\tes1 z id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 #ajcjd4 ,/udy on commut] rail pass5g] transportation & transf]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all initiate a /udy id5tify+ ! b5efits ( commut] rail pass5g] transportation & major ob/acles to provid+ commut] rail pass5g] transportation t does n involve a transf] = pass5g]s4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all-- 7#a7 consid] economic1 logi/ical1 & quality ( life factors 9 analyz+ ! major ob/acles to implem5t+ s+le-seat trips on commut] rail pass5g] transportation = z _m pass5g]s z possible2 & 7#b7 include 9 su* /udy an analysis ( ! co/s & b5efits ) respect to s+le-seat trips on commut] rail pass5g] transportation on ! ,new ,j]sey ,transit ,r>itan ,valley l9e dur+ peak h\rs & ! impact su* trips w\ld h on o!r ,new ,j]sey ,transit l9es4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy "u subsection 7a74 7d7 ,commut] rail pass5g] transportation def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m commut] rail pass5g] transportation has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ajcje4 ,adju/m5t ( liability cap 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bhajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7 by /rik+ #bjj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #cbc1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7 by /rik+ #bjj1jjj1jjj p] accid5t or incid5t & ins]t+ ! am\nt describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b74 7b7 ,adju/m5t ( liability cap 7#a7 ,adju/m5t ,! limit on aggregate all[able aw>ds describ$ 9 section #bhajc7;a77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be adju/$ pursuant to ?is subsection e fif? ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,work+ ,gr\p ,! ,secret>y %all conv5e a work+ gr\p to review ! p]c5tage ( su* adju/m5t & conv5e su* work+ gr\p dur+ ! ?ird ye> ( ea* #e-ye> p]iod4 7#c7 ,composition ( ,work+ ,gr\p ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! work+ gr\p consi/s ( repres5tatives ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration & at lea/ #b repres5tatives f ea* ( ! foll[+ entities3 7,a7 ,op]ators ( int]city pass5g] rail s]vices4 7,b7 ,op]ators ( commut] railroads or organizations repres5t+ commut] railroads4 7,c7 ,relevant insurance provid]s or organizations repres5t+ relevant insurance indu/ries4 7,d7 ,advocates ( victims ( rail accid5ts or incid5ts or organizations repres5t+ ^? advocates4 7,e7 ,organizations repres5t+ railroad employees4 7#d7 ,recomm5dation ( adju/m5t am\nt ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] a work+ gr\p is conv5$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,secret>y a recomm5dation = a p]c5tage by :i* ! limit on aggregate all[able aw>ds describ$ 9 section #bhajc7;a77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %\ld be adju/$1 aft] tak+ into consid]ation-- 7,a7 any incid5ts or accid5ts = :i* ! aw>d rea*$ su* am\nt occurr+ )9 ! previ\s #e-ye> p]iod2 7,b7 ! effect ( safety te*nology or o!r *ang+ factors on ! risk ( rail incid5ts or accid5ts )9 ! previ\s #e-ye> p]iod2 & 7,c7 ! sev]ity ( ea* accid5t or incid5t exam9$1 includ+ z measur$ by damages incurr$4 7#e7 ,det]m9ation ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! work+ gr\p recomm5ds an adju/m5t "u p>agraph 7#d71 ! ,secret>y %all1 tak+ into acc\nt su* recomm5dation-- 7,a7 det]m9e an appropriate adju/m5t am\nt1 except t su* adju/m5t may n be an increase ( less ?an #b p]c5t or great] ?an #aj p]c5t ov] ! am\nt 9 effect z ( ! date on :i* ! work+ gr\p is conv5$2 & 7,b7 provide public notice ( su* am\nt t conta9s an explanation = ! am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 includ+ any ju/ifications = deviat+ f ! recomm5dation ( ! work+ gr\p4 7#f7 ,failure to rea* a det]m9ation ,if ! work+ gr\p fails to recomm5d an adju/m5t am\nt or ! ,secret>y fails to publi% an adju/$ limit on aggregate all[able aw>ds1 !n on ,janu>y #a ( ! f\r? ye>1 ! limit on aggregate all[able aw>ds %all be automatically increas$ by #aj p]c5t & ! ,secret>y %all provide appropriate public notice ( su* adju/m5t4 7#g7 ,effective date ,any adju/m5t made by ! ,secret>y pursuant to ?is subsection %all take effect on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y provides notice "u p>agraph 7#e77;,b74 7c7 ,repeal ,section #aadae ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & subsection head+2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b74 ,d ,rail ,safety & ,innovation #ajdja4 ,rail bridge safety 7a7 ,rail bridge inspections ,section #bjaje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ facilities1 9 ea* place x occurs & ins]t+ facilities1 bridges12 & 7#b7 by /rik+ facility1 9 ea* place x occurs & ins]t+ facility1 bridges14 7b7 ,railroad bridge safety assurance ,section #dag7;d77#b7 ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjajc note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b71 7,c71 & 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,c71 7,d71 & 7,e71 respectively2 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,reque/s f committees ,! ,*airman or ,rank+ ,memb] ( ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 or ! ,*airman or ,rank+ ,memb] ( ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 may file a reque/ ) ! ,secret>y = a public v]sion ( ! bridge inspection report g5]at$ "u subsection 7b77#e74 7,b7 ,limitation ,a ,/ate or political subdivision ( a ,/ate may file a reque/ ) ! ,secret>y = a public v]sion ( ! bridge inspection report g5]at$ "u subsection 7b77#e71 b may n file m ?an #ej su* reque/s dur+ any #f-mon? p]iod4 2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! reque/ is reasonable1 ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,rail bridge inspection reports ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all update applicable regulations conc]n+ inspection reports = railroad bridges "u subsections 7d77#b77;,c7 & 7b77#e7 ( section #dag ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjajc note7 to ensure ea* report reflects :e!r inspect$ bridges meet m9imum /ructural & safety /&>ds1 z det]m9$ by a qualifi$ railroad inspector4 7d7 ,rail bridge safety conc]n report+ sy/em ,section #bjade ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bjade4 ,rail bridge safety conc]n report+ sy/em 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a sy/em1 to be kn[n z ! ,rail ,bridge ,safety ,conc]n ,report+ ,sy/em 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,sy/em71 ?r\gh :i* ,/ate1 local1 ,tribal1 & t]ritorial gov]nm5tal entities may report safety conc]ns ab\t ! condition ( railroad bridges4 7b7 ,sy/em developm5t ,9 develop+ ! ,sy/em1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 /reaml9e & simplify ! data managem5t process ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 & 7#b7 require an entity mak+ a report "u ! ,sy/em to c]tify t ! report is bas$ on an obs]v$ or v]ifiable factor describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a7 by ! (ficial fil+ ( ! report4 7c7 ,sy/em functions 7#a7 ,report+ safety conc]ns ,! ,secret>y %all p]mit a ,/ate1 local1 ,tribal1 & t]ritorial gov]nm5tal entity to use ! ,sy/em to report to ! ,secret>y a safety conc]n1 reg>d+ ! condition ( a railroad bridge1 bas$ on c]ta9 factors1 includ+-- 7,a7 extreme %ak+ or excess movem5t dur+ ! passage ( a tra9 or an extreme wea!r ev5t2 7,b7 compon5ts ( ! railroad bridge fall+ onto surr\nd+ areas2 & 7,c7 any o!r factor t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be significant to ! /ructural or op]ational safety ( ! bridge4 7#b7 ,inve/igations ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es a report submitt$ ?r\gh ! ,sy/em describes a reasonable safety conc]n reg>d+ ! /ructural or op]ational safety ( a bridge1 ! ,secret>y %all inve/igate su* safety conc]n to det]m9e ! risk pos$ by ! railroad bridge to-- 7,a7 ! op]ations ( ! railroad conc]n$2 7,b7 ! safety ( railroad work]s2 7,c7 ! safety ( ! g5]al public2 & 7,d7 ! safety ( individuals :o trav]se on1 "u1 or ne> ! railroad bridge1 includ+ p$e/rians1 cycli/s1 & individuals travel+ by motor vehicle or boat4 7#c7 ,repair or susp5sion ( use ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a safety conc]n inve/igat$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#b7 poses a significant ?reat to ! /ructural or op]ational safety ( a railroad bridge or ! safety ( any ( ! p>ties describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 ( p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all direct ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration to coord9ate ) ! railroad conc]n$ to e/abli% a plan t addresses ! safety conc]n1 :i* may include-- 7,a7 requir+ ! imm$iate repair ( ! railroad bridge2 7,b7 impos+ weight or spe$ re/rictions on ! bridge2 & 7,c7 any re/riction or prohibition ord]$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #bjajd7;a71 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* safety conc]n-- 7i7 involves an unsafe condition or practice1 or a comb9ation ( unsafe conditions & practices2 or 7ii7 causes an em]g5cy situation involv+ an imm95t haz>d ( dea?1 p]sonal injury1 or significant h>m to ! environm5t4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,railroad bridge ,! t]m railroad bridge means any /ructure ) a deck1 reg>dless ( l5g?1 t supports "o or m railroad tracks1 or any o!r und]grade /ructure ) an individual span l5g? ( #aj feet or m locat$ at su* a dep? t is affect$ by live loads4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjafg7;c74 4 #ajdjb4 ,public availability ( f$]ally fund$ data 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bjajh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7j7 z subsection 7k72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7i7 ! foll[+3 7j7 ,accessibility ( f$]ally fund$ data ,! ,secret>y %all make freely available & publicly accessible any publications & relevant support+ data result+ f rese>* fund$ pursuant to subsection 7a71 includ+ pe]-review$ s*ol>ly publications4 4 7b7 ,implem5tation ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop a plan to support increas$ public access to publications & support+ data = rese>* fund$ pursuant to section #bjajh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,data protection ,9 c>ry+ out section #bjajh7;j7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y may re/rict ! release ( in=mation protect$ f disclosure "u section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ajdjc4 ,safety culture grant program ,*apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjagb4 ,safety culture grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 may make grants to nonpr(it organizations specializ+ 9 railroad safety & safety culture to-- 7#a7 conduct safety culture assessm5ts & safety tra9+ = ,class ,,ii railroads1 ,class ,,iii railroads1 commut] railroads1 & o!r eligible railroads2 7#b7 provide te*nical assi/ance & conduct+ educational programs & c\rses includ+ lead]%ip & employee developm5t tra9+ to ! railroads describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 create & implem5t safety be/ practices )9 ! indu/ries ( ! railroads describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#d7 provide safety tra9+ equipm5t-- 7,a7 to ,class ,,ii railroads & ,class ,,iii railroads = use 9 enhanc+ haz>d\s mat]ial safety tra9+2 & 7,b7 to public s]vice em]g5cy respond]s = use 9 tra9+ reg>d+ ! safe transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials & response to railroad incid5ts involv+ haz>d\s mat]ials4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,commut] railroad ,! t]m commut] railroad has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m commut] rail pass5g] transportation 9 section #bdajb4 7#b7 ,o!r eligible railroads ,! t]m o!r eligible railroads means railroads t ! ,secret>y det]m9es w\ld b5efit f safety culture assessm5ts or safety-relat$ in/ruction1 includ+ indu/rial railroads1 plant railroads1 t]m9al railroads1 hi/oric railroads1 t\ri/ railroads1 & swit*+ railroads1 to ! ext5t su* railroads meet ! def9ition ( railroad "u section #bjajb4 7c7 ,grant conditions ,! provisions ( section #bbije %all apply to grants made "u ?is section4 7d7 ,/atutory con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to-- 7#a7 exp& ! def9ition ( railroad "u section #bjajb2 or 7#b7 limit ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to conduct safety culture assessm5ts pursuant to any o!r provision ( law4 4 #ajdjd4 ,improv$ support+ in=mation transp>5cy & us+ p]=mance-bas$ regulations dur+ rulemak+ 7a7 ,support+ in=mation transp>5cy & quality 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjabb4 ,support+ in=mation transp>5cy & quality 7a7 ,support+ in=mation transp>5cy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all place1 9 ! appropriate docket1 support+ in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 includ+ associat$ analysis1 t is us$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 9 relation to a propos$ rule issu$ pursuant to ?is subtitle on ! date su* propos$ rule is publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 7#b7 ,support+ in=mation ,! support+ in=mation & analyses describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 ! data & s\rces on :i* ! regulation & regulatory analysis is bas$2 & 7,b7 relevant te*nical & sci5tific f9d+s4 7#c7 ,exception ,! ,secret>y may n publi% support+ in=mation t is security-s5sitive1 privileg$ in=mation or confid5tial bus9ess in=mation pursuant to ?is subsection4 7b7 ,support+ in=mation quality 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all1 z practicable1 ensure t a rule propos$ or adopt$ pursuant to ?is subtitle is in=m$ by support+ in=mation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be reasonably obta9able support+ in=mation1 & any associat$ analysis1 conc]n+-- 7,a7 ! ne$ to be address$2 & 7,b7 h[ ! rule addresses ! ne$4 7#b7 ,in=mation quality ,to ! ext5t practicable1 utiliz+ reasonably obta9able support+ in=mation requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 up-to-date & relevant data2 7,b7 validat$ models & =mulas2 & 7,c7 indep5d5t1 pe]-review$-- 7i7 /udies1 includ+ /ati/ically significant f9d+s2 & 7ii7 sci5tific1 te*nical1 & economic f9d+s1 includ+1 /ati/ically significant f9d+s4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bjaba ! foll[+3 #bjabb4 ,support+ in=mation transp>5cy & quality4 4 7b7 ,p]=mance-,bas$ regulations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjabc4 ,p]=mance-bas$ regulations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 conduct+ a rulemak+ activity pursuant to ?is subtitle1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all consid] us+ an approa* to ! rule t specifies p]=mance objectives r ?an an approa* t id5tifies or requires ! specific mann] ( compliance t a regulat$ p]son or entity mu/ adopt4 7b7 ,ju/ification ,if ! ,secret>y does n use ! approa* describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all include 9 ! summ>y section ( ! preamble ( ! rulemak+-- 7#a7 a /atem5t t ! select$ approa* is prescriptive or nonp]=mance-bas$2 & 7#b7 a ju/ification = ! prescriptive or nonp]=mance-bas$ approa*1 z applicable1 includ+ an explanation ( ! reasons = ! selection ( an approa* o!r ?an ! approa* describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bjabb ! foll[+3 #bjabc4 ,p]=mance-bas$ regulations4 4 #ajdje4 ,in/allation ( image record+ devices ,section #bjafh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all issue regulations to require ea* ,class ,i railroad to in/all inw>d- & outw>d-fac+ image record+ devices 9 all controll+ locomotive cabs & cab c> op]at+ comp>tm5ts n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* su* regulations are issu$4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7 by /rik+ %all e/abli% a process & all t foll[s & ins]t ! foll[+3 %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% a process to review & approve or disapprove an inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device = compliance ) ! /&>ds describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 deem approv$ "u ?is section any inw>d-or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device in/all$ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act t meets ! /&>ds describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 = #e ye>s foll[+ ! date on :i* regulations are issu$ "u subsection 7a74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#b7 by /rik+ pass5g] ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,applicability ,?is section %all n apply to any railroad c>ri] cov]$ by ?is section on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 4 #ajdjf4 ,memb]%ip ( ,national ,dome/ic ,prep>$ness ,consortium ,p>agraph 7#f7 ( section #abjd7;b7 ( ! ,implem5t+ ,recomm5dations ( ! #i_/aa ,commission ,act ( #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aajb7;b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#f7 ! ,mx,v ,le>n+ ,in/itute2 & 4 #ajdjg4 ,prev5t+ tamp]+ ) wayside defect detectors 7a7 ,review & evaluation ,! ,secret>y %all conv5e a work+ gr\p to-- 7#a7 review & evaluate local1 ,/ate1 & ,f$]al laws reg>d+ tamp]+ ) wayside defect detectors & o!r railroad safety & op]ational monitor+ devices2 7#b7 develop model tamp] prev5tion /rategies = ! consid]ation ( ,/ate & local gov]nm5tal entities1 & railroads1 to det] wayside detector tamp]+2 & 7#c7 review & evaluate exi/+ railroad c>ri] wayside defect detector in/allation & ma9t5ance policies4 7b7 ,p>ticipants ,! ,secret>y %all include 9 ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection at lea/ #a repres5tative f ea* ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,an organization repres5t+ ,class ,i railroads4 7#b7 ,an organization repres5t+ locomotive eng9e]s & conductors4 7#c7 ,an organization repres5t+ employees :o in/all & ma9ta9 wayside equipm5t4 7#d7 ,an organization repres5t+ a ,/ate or ,f$]al law en=cem5t ag5cy responsible = en=c+ laws to prev5t damage to wayside equipm5t4 7#e7 ,a manufactur] or organization repres5t+ manufactur]s ( wayside equipm5t4 7c7 ,requirem5ts ,! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection %all complete ! activities requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ajdjh4 ,rail te*nology & asset pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 %all e/abli% a pilot program to aw>d grants on a competitive basis to eligible recipi5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 = rail te*nology sy/ems & assets to-- 7#a7 improve rail transportation safety & effici5cy2 7#b7 r$uce c>go !ft2 or 7#c7 monitor rail network fluidity 7b7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,! foll[+ entities are eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section3 7#a7 ,railroad freight c> own]s or op]ators4 7#b7 ,railroad freight c> manufactur]s4 7#c7 ,rail network data plat=m firms4 7#d7 ,a ,/ate or ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 7#e7 ,a gr\p ( ,/ates4 7#f7 ,an int]/ate compact4 7#g7 ,a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe4 7#h7 ,a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates4 7#i7 ,a political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 7c7 ,eligible use ( funds ,funds provid$ "u ?is section may be us$ by an eligible recipi5t = a project to c>ry out activities to pur*ase1 in/all1 ma9ta91 or replace-- 7#a7 telematics sy/ems or gateway devices2 7#b7 positive tra9 control upgrade sy/ems2 7#c7 :eel & be>+ integrity & alignm5t failure detection & monitor+ sy/ems2 7#d7 s5sor-bas$ sy/ems1 includ+ tra9 inspection portals2 7#e7 locomotives us$ 9 swit*+ s]vice2 7#f7 ,ti] ,,iii or high] locomotives us$ 9 swit*+ s]vice2 & 7#g7 te*nologies to all[ tra9 crew memb]s to communicate :ile inspect+ & rid+ equipm5t4 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may submit to ! ,secret>y an application = a grant "u ?is section at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require t relate to ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,transp>5cy ,! ,secret>y %all include1 9 any notice ( fund+ availability relat+ to a grant "u ?is section1 a full description ( ! me?od by :i* applications "u p>agraph 7#a7 w be evaluat$4 7e7 ,prioritization = telematics sy/ems & gateway devices grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 select+ an eligible recipi5t = a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize an eligible recipi5t t proposes to c>ry out a project describ$ "u subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,projects ,( ! prioritiz$ projects "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all fur!r prioritize1 9 ! ord] li/$1 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,newly built railroad freight c>s by a qualifi$ manufactur] 9 a qualifi$ facility4 7,b7 ,railroad freight c>s ent]+ a c]tification ev5t 9 a qualifi$ facility4 7,c7 ,railroad freight c>s ent]+ a %opp+ ev5t or ma9t5ance ev5t 9 a qualifi$ facility4 7#c7 ,freight railc> type ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ea* recipi5t receiv+ a grant = tank c>s selects railroad freight c>s = project activities 9 ! foll[+ ord] ( priority3 7,a7 ,tank c>s 9 ! ,,tih_/,,pih 7toxic inhalation products7 s]vice4 7,b7 ,tank c>s 9 ,class ,i1 ,,ii1 & ,,iii flammable s]vice4 7,c7 ,tank c>s 9 haz>d\s mat]ials s]vice4 7,d7 ,tank c>s 9 specializ$ s]vice4 7,e7 ,freight c>s 9 haz>d\s mat]ials s]vice4 7,f7 ,o!r freight c>s4 7f7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,requirem5ts = railroad freight c>s ,no funds provid$ by a grant "u ?is section may be us$ = an activity relat+ to railroad freight c>s t does n meet ! requirem5ts ( section #bjaga ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,aw>ds to entities ,! ,secret>y may n aw>d m ?an #bj p]c5t ( am\nts made available 9 ?is section = grants = ea* fiscal ye> to a s+le recipi5t4 7#c7 ,application co/s ,! ,secret>y may n reimburse an eligible entity t receives fund+ "u ?is section = any application prep>ation co/s = a grant "u ?is section4 7g7 ,reports 7#a7 ,eligible entities ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* an eligible entity receives a grant "u ?is section1 & annually !reaft] until ! date on :i* ! grant is exp5d$1 ! eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an implem5tation report t describes-- 7,a7 ! deploym5t ( ea* project c>ri$ out by ! eligible entity2 & 7,b7 ! means by :i* ea* project c>ri$ out by ! eligible entity has met or address$ its int5d$ outcome1 z project$ 9 ! grant application1 includ+-- 7i7 data describ+ ! means by :i* ! project met ! specific goals = ! project2 & 7ii7 recomm5dations = future deploym5t /rategies to improve safety or r$uce c>go !ft4 7#b7 ,secret>y 7,a7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! implem5tation & effects ( ! grant pilot program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 a description ( ea* eligible entity & aw>d issu$ pursuant to ?is section2 7ii7 ! numb] ( railroad freight c>s equipp$ ) telematic sy/ems or gateway devices us+ funds provid$ "u ?is section2 7iii7 ! numb] ( freight railroad r\tes equipp$ ) telematic sy/ems or gateway devices us+ funds provid$ "u ?is section2 7iv7 ! co/ ( equipp+ su* c>s or rail "r-(-way or adjac5t "r-(-way ) su* sy/ems or devices ref]5c$ 9 clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 & any ongo+ s(tw>e lic5s+ or o!r ma9t5ance & lifecycle replacem5t co/s2 7v7 ! numb] ( safety incid5ts involv+ su* railc>s report$ to ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration us+ funds provid$ "u ?is section2 7vi7 anecdotal exp]i5ce ( grant recipi5ts relat+ to ! deploym5t ( any te*nology or asset acquir$ "u ?is section2 & 7vii7 any legislative recomm5dations relat$ to ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7,c7 ,public availability ,! report requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 be made publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t )\t compromis+ confid5tiality or security4 7,d7 ,consultation ,9 prep>+ ! report requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ,f$]al ag5cies & /akehold]s1 z appropriate1 to ga!r te*nical1 op]ational1 & safety-relat$ data4 7h7 ,co/ %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a grant aw>d "u ?is section %all be #ej p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 7i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,c]tification ev5t ,! t]m c]tification ev5t means a railroad freight c> t is requir$ by regulation to be rec]tifi$ 9 a ma9t5ance facility or qualifi$ facility4 7#b7 ,gateway device ,! t]m gateway device means a network h>dw>e or s(tw>e node us$ 9 railroad monitor+ telecommunications t-- 7,a7 connects at lea/ #b networks ) diff]5t transmission protocols toge!r2 7,b7 s]ves z an entry & exit po9t = a network z all data collect$ f ! railc> mu/ pass ?r\gh or communicate ) ! gateway prior to be+ r\t$2 7,c7 are di/9ct f r\t]s or swit*es 9 t su* nodes communicate us+ m ?an #a protocol to connect multiple networks2 & 7,d7 may be any device on a railroad freight c> t is emb$d$ ) electronics1 s(tw>e1 s5sors1 or o!r connectivity1 t enables ! device to connect to1 collect data f1 or ex*ange data ) ano!r device1 includ+-- 7i7 railc> onbo>d telematics2 7ii7 global position+ sy/em satellite & cellul> location track+ sy/ems2 7iii7 railc> ev5t /atus s5sors2 7iv7 railc> pr$ictive compon5t condition & p]=mance monitor+ s5sors2 & 7v7 simil> te*nologies emb$d$ into railroad freight c> compon5ts & sub-assemblies4 7#c7 ,positive tra9 control sy/ems ,! t]m positive tra9 control sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #bjaeg7;i7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,%opp+ ev5t ,! t]m %opp+ ev5t means a railroad freight c> t is und]go+ regul> or r\t9e ma9t5ance by a railc> ma9t5ance facility or qualifi$ facility4 7#e7 ,telematics sy/em ,! t]m telematics sy/em means a te*nology t-- 7,a7 relies on telecommunications1 in=matics1 & comput] & data process+2 7,b7 g5]ates data & in=matics f gateway or s5sor devices fix$ to railroad freight c>s or prop]ty on or adjac5t to rail "r-(-way & provides = ! ex*ange ( in=mation ov] a di/ance t may use batt]y or sol>-p[]$ wireless connections2 & 7,c7 includes ! me?od ^u :i* railroad freight c>s are monitor$ by us+ global position+ sy/em te*nology ?r\gh a gateway device or s5sor us+ onbo>d or wayside cam]a diagno/ics to plot ! movem5ts ( su* c>s &1 if applicable1 ga!r railc> equipm5t & tra9 heal? & condition data f o!r onbo>d or wayside cam]a railc> s5sors :5 appli$4 7#f7 ,o!r t]ms ,! t]ms railroad freight c>1 qualifi$ facility1 qualifi$ manufactur]1 & /ate-own$ ent]prise h ! mean+ giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #bjaga7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ajdji4 ,v5t & burn report updates 7a7 ,implem5tation ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all take su* actions z may be necess>y to implem5t ! recomm5dations ( ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d numb]$ ,r-#bd-jh & ,r-#bd-ji1 issu$ on ,june #be1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report detail+ ! implem5tation ( ! recomm5dations requir$ "u subsection 7a74 #ajdaj4 ,rail freight c>go security assessm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all initiate an assessm5t ( security vuln]abilities affect+ freight rail c>go1 ) a focus on protect+ ! national supply *a9 & r$uc+ economic losses f organiz$ !ft & sabotage4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! assessm5t "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 an id5tification ( high-risk corridors1 y>ds1 sid+s1 highway-rail grade cross+s1 & o!r infra/ructure det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator to be vuln]able to !ft or tamp]+2 7#b7 an evaluation by ! ,adm9i/rator ( physical & op]ational security protocols & be/ practices us$ by freight railroad c>ri]s1 includ+ ! ability ( tra9 crews to monitor & communicate along ! l5g? ( a tra9 consi/2 7#c7 an assessm5t by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! effects ( rail c>go !ft1 includ+ ! effects on supply *a9s1 ! co/s incurr$ by consum]s1 & ! effects on regional comm]ce2 & 7#d7 recomm5dations ( ! ,adm9i/rator ) respect to improv+ security & resili5ce ( freight rail c>go1 includ+ coord9ation /rategies1 volunt>y guidance1 & op]ational be/ practices4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! assessm5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator may consult )-- 7#a7 freight rail c>ri]s1 includ+ %ort l9e op]ators1 ,class ,i railroads1 & ,class ,,ii railroads 7z def9$ 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 & ! police dep>tm5ts ( su* freight rail c>ri]s2 7#b7 ,/ate & local law en=cem5t & transportation ag5cies2 7#c7 relevant ,f$]al entities z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,adm9i/rator2 & 7#d7 %ipp]s1 int]modal op]ators1 & private sector supply *a9 /akehold]s1 includ+ freight rail insurance provid]s4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! f9d+s ( ! assessm5t "u subsection 7a7 & includ+ any recomm5dations ( ! ,adm9i/rator ) respect to security vuln]abilities affect+ freight rail c>go4 #ajdaa4 #ej-ye> rule revision 7a7 ,rulemak+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all f9alize ! rulemak+ describ$ 9 ! notice ( propos$ rulemak+ issu$ on ,july #a1 #bjbe1 titl$ ,repeal+ ,special ,approval ,requirem5t = ,freight ,c>s ,m ,?an #ej ,ye>s ,old 7#ij ,f$4 ,reg4 #bhfcc74 7#b7 ,limitation ,! rulemak+ requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n impose any additional pap]work1 te/+1 or inspection requirem5ts = su* railroad freight c>s on railc> manufactur]s1 railc> own]s1 or railroads ?an 7 requir$ = any railroad freight c> t is n m ?an #ej ye>s old on ,july #a1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all prohibit ! ,secret>y f issu+ an em]g5cy ord] reg>d+ any railroad freight c> t is m ?an #ej ye>s old1 measur$ f ! date ( orig9al con/ruction1 "u section #bjajd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ajdab4 ,self-conta9$ propell$ freight vehicle 7a7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an ! e>li] ( #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act or completion ( ! self-propell$ rail vehicle ,te/ ,program 9 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration ,docket ,numb] ,,fra #bjbc-jjfff1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ to issue safety regulations = self-conta9$ propell$ freight vehicles4 7b7 ,self-,conta9$ propell$ freight vehicle ,9 issu+ a f9al rule result+ f ! propos$ rulemak+ notic$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y1 9 response to public comm5ts1 %all consid] 9 ! def9ition ( a self-conta9$ propell$ freight c>1 a railc> t-- 7#a7 is design$ & prim>ily int5d$ to be us$ to transport freight2 7#b7 is autonom\s or remotely controll$1 & does n c>ry crew or pass5g]s2 7#c7 op]ates s+ul>ly or 9 coord9at$ multiple-unit consi/ t may or may n include traditional railc>s or locomotives2 7#d7 is self-propell$ & equipp$ ) onbo>d propulsion & brak+ te*nologies on ea* unit1 or on sep>ate units :5 op]at$ z "p ( a consi/2 & 7#e7 does n transport any haz>d\s mat]ials4 #ajdac4 ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee evaluation ( ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e f9d+s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 %all conv5e a work+ gr\p )9 ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee "u section #bjabd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to develop recomm5dations on tra9s ( v>y+ l5g?s1 includ+-- 7#a7 me?ods & te*nologies t c be implem5t$ by a railroad c>ri] to improve ! capabilities1 compet5cies1 & tra9+ t tra9 crews & o!r railroad employees require = safe op]ation1 assembly1 & inspection2 & 7#b7 te*nological means p]=mance /&>ds to ensure tra9 crew memb]s h ! capability to communicate ) ! entirety ( ! tra91 includ+ :ile inspect+ & rid+ equipm5t1 9 a mann] t is cont9u\sly ma9ta9$ & does n create p]sonal safety haz>ds4 7b7 ,regulatory approa* ,9 develop+ recomm5dations "u ?is section1 ! work+ gr\p %all-- 7#a7 ensure t su* recomm5dations & f9d+s are-- 7,a7 support$ by evid5ce2 & 7,b7 support ! safe & effici5t op]ation ( v>y+ tra9 l5g?s2 7#b7 consid] economic impacts ( su* recomm5dations2 & 7#c7 evaluate impacts ( su* recomm5dations on communities affect$ by freight rail movem5ts1 fir/ respond]s1 & railroad employees4 7c7 ,data ,= ! report requir$ "u subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! in=mation provid$ pursuant to section #bbdba7;b7 ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjija note71 9 conjunction ) ,,fra ,safety ,advisory #bjbc-jc1 issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration on ,may #b1 #bjbc 7#hh ,f$4 ,reg4 #bgegj71 & ! recomm5dations ( ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 a report conta9+ ! f9d+s & recomm5dations develop$ "u ?is section1 & %all make su* f9d+s & recomm5dations available to ! public on ! website ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 #ajdad4 ,block$ cross+s 7a7 ,block$ cross+ portal ,section #bbdjd ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbijg note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ #c-ye>2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,use ( block$ cross+ portal data = grant consid]ations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may use ! frequ5cy & sev]ity ( v]ifi$ block$ cross+ incid5ts 9 ! block$ cross+ portal ma9ta9$ "u ?is section to evaluate projects t w\ld r$uce ! frequ5cy or sev]ity ( su* incid5ts :5 select+ grant recipi5ts "u sections #bbijg & #bbiji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,evaluation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! foll[+ ord]3 7,a7 ,!re are v]ifi$ delays ( m ?an #aj m9utes affect+ ,/ate or local em]g5cy s]vices & !re are no alt]nate public highway-rail grade sep>ation r\tes )9 a half mile by road4 7,b7 ,!re are no alt]nate public highway-rail grade sep>ation r\tes )9 a half mile by road4 7#c7 ,block$ cross+ incid5t def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m block$ cross+ incid5t means a circum/ance 9 :i* a tra91 locomotive1 rail c>1 or o!r rail equipm5t is /opp$ 9 a mann] t ob/ructs travel at a public highway-rail grade cross+1 n caus$ by factors beyond ! reasonable control ( ! railway op]ator4 2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsections 7j7 & 7k7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7j7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to invalidate any au?ority ( ! ,secret>y ) respect to block$ highway-rail grade cross+s4 4 7b7 ,inve/igations ( frequ5tly block$ cross+s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,bas$ on an analysis ( data submitt$ to ! block$ cross+ portal e/abli%$ & ma9ta9$ "u section #bbdjd ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbijg note71 ! ,secret>y %all take ! foll[+ actions ) respect to any public highway-rail grade cross+ = :i* !re h be5 #c or m report$ block$ cross+ incid5ts )9 a #cj-;day p]iod3 7,a7 ,provide electronic notice to ! railroad c>ri] t owns or op]ates ov] ! public highway-rail grade cross+ ( ! numb] & frequ5cy ( report$ block$ cross+ incid5ts4 7,b7 ,9 consultation ) ! railroad c>ri]1 :i* %all be requir$ to ma9ta9 data = block$ cross+s = n m ?an #fj days1 exam9e ! causes ( ! block$ cross+ incid5ts4 7,c7 ,id5tify & evaluate volunt>y1 practicable measures to r$uce ! frequ5cy & duration ( block$ cross+ incid5ts at ! grade cross+4 7,d7 ,assess eligibility = ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance1 includ+ "u sections #bbijg & #bbiji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,e7 ,consid] ! availability & adequacy ( alt]native r\tes1 includ+ :e!r reasonably accessible & safe r\tes exi/ to all[ ! travel+ public1 includ+ em]g5cy respond]s1 to circumv5t ! block$ cross+4 7#b7 ,block$ cross+ incid5t def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m block$ cross+ incid5t means a circum/ance 9 :i* a tra91 locomotive1 rail c>1 or o!r rail equipm5t is /opp$ 9 a mann] t ob/ructs travel at a public highway-rail grade cross+1 n caus$ by factors beyond ! reasonable control ( ! railway op]ator4 7c7 ,publication ( block$ cross+ in=mation ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all publi% on ! home page ( ! publicly-available website ( ! ,adm9i/ration an active l9k to ! block$ cross+ portal e/abli%$ & ma9ta9$ "u section #bbdjd ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbijg note74 7d7 ,railroad po9t ( contact = block$ cross+ matt]s ,section #bjaeb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,railroad po9t ( contact = block$ cross+ matt]s ,! ,secret>y %all make any telephone s]vice e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 4 7e7 ,public engagem5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t1 ! ,secret>y %all engage ) ,/ate & local em]g5cy s]vices to-- 7#a7 provide accessible res\rces on be/ practices to r$uce fir/ respond] delays at rail cross+s2 7#b7 collaborate ) railroads on id5tify+ critical cross+s = fir/ respond]s & possible op]ational *anges2 & 7#c7 promote ! adoption & increas$ use ( real-"t & pr$ictive rail cross+ in=mation4 #ajdae4 ,civil p5alties 7a7 ,civil p5alties relat$ to transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials ,section #eabc7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #ge1jjj & ins]t+ #aej1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #age1jjj & ins]t+ #cej1jjj4 7b7 ,g5]al violations ( *apt] #bja ,section #bacja7;a77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #be1jjj4 & ins]t+ #ej1jjj2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ #ajj1jjj4 & ins]t+ #bjj1jjj4 7c7 ,accid5t & incid5t violations ( *apt] #bja2 violations ( *apt]s #bjc ?r\gh #bji ,section #bacjb7;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjc-bji ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjc ?r\gh #bji2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #be1jjj & ins]t+ #ej1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #ajj1jjj & ins]t+ #bjj1jjj4 7d7 ,violations ( *apt] #baa ,section #bacjc7;a77#b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #be1jjj & ins]t+ #ej1jjj2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ #ajj1jjj & ins]t+ #bjj1jjj4 #ajdaf4 ,pressure relief devices 7a7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7#a7 ! rate & causes ( rail tank c> pressure relief device failures 9 a d]ailm5t ev5t includ+ in=mation & v>iables relat+ to ea* ev5t1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( tank c>s involv$ 9 su* d]ailm5t2 7,b7 :e!r or n ! ev5t includ$ a fire2 7,c7 9 ! case ( a fire1 ! temp]ature & duration ( ! fire2 7,d7 ! l5g? ( ! "t ( use be=e1 & circum/ances (1 ! failure ( a pressure relief device2 & 7,e7 ) respect to ea* pressure relief device t fail$-- 7i7 an assessm5t ( ! compatibility ( ! device ) ea* commodity transport$ by a tank c> involv$ 9 su* d]ailm5t2 7ii7 an assessm5t ( ! ability ( ! device to survive high heat conditions1 includ+ any !rmal protection us$ on ! device = su* conditions2 & 7iii7 id5tification ( ! ori5tation ( ! device 9 ea* tank c>1 includ+ :e!r ! ori5tation is-- 7,i7 above or bel[ ! vapor l9e2 or 7,,ii7 9 ! liquid space2 7#b7 recomm5dations to prev5t or r$uce ! incid5ce ( rail tank c> pressure relief device failures2 7#c7 ! /atus ( any recomm5dations issu$ by ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d1 includ+ any recomm5dations issu$ dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & end+ on ! date on :i* ! ,adm9i/rator initiates ! report2 & 7#d7 additional factors & issues id5tifi$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ^u consultation ) entities describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7b7 ,consultation requir$ ,9 develop+ ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consult )-- 7#a7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7#b7 rail employ]s2 7#c7 organizations repres5t+ rail employees2 7#d7 rail tank c> build]s1 %ipp]s1 & own]s2 & 7#e7 organizations repres5t+ rail tank c> build]s1 rail employ]s1 %ipp]s1 & own]s4 #ajdag4 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration safety work=ce 7a7 ,additional ,rail ,safety ,employees ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all ma9ta9 n less ?an #gac rail safety employees 9 ! ,(fice ( ,safety ( ! ,adm9i/ration1 :i* includes safety inspectors1 9 ! foll[+ discipl9es3 7#a7 ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials4 7#b7 ,track4 7#c7 ,motive p[] & equipm5t4 7#d7 ,signals & tra9 control4 7#e7 ,op]at+ practices4 7#f7 ,rail grade cross+s4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all include a breakd[n ( ! ,(fice ( ,safety p]sonnel by discipl9e z describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 z "p ( ! annual budget ju/ification ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ an explanation = any v>iation comp>$ to ! au?oriz$ numb] ( rail safety employees4 #ajdah4 ,,fra safety inspector & speciali/ review 7a7 ,review ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t1 %all review ! position descriptions & pay grades ( railroad safety inspection p]sonnel & railroad safety speciali/ employ$ by ! ,(fice ( ,railroad ,safety4 7b7 ,cont5ts ( review ,9 conduct+ ! review "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 consid] :e!r ! descriptions ( ! positions describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 accurately reflect ! scope ( "w & duties ( ! p]sonnel & speciali/s 9 su* positions1 includ+ ! role & use ( new te*nologies on su* "w & duties2 7#b7 comp>e ! pay grades ( p]sonnel & speciali/s 9 su* positions to ! pay grades ( p]sonnel employ$ by o!r ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ag5cies & ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d :o h comp>able scopes ( "w1 responsibilities1 & duties2 7#c7 assess :e!r ! ,adm9i/ration exp]i5ces difficulty 9 recruit+ or reta9+ p]sonnel & speciali/s 9 su* positions & id5tify ! reasons = su* difficulty2 7#d7 assess diff]5ces 9 pay1 b5efits1 & o!r relevant factors betwe5 p]sonnel & speciali/s 9 su* positions & p]sonnel 9 simil> positions 9 ! private railroad sector2 & 7#e7 assess :e!r exi/+ classification au?orities1 pay flexibilities1 & ret5tion inc5tives %\ld be revis$ to a*ieve & ma9ta9 adequate /aff+ levels ( qualifi$ p]sonnel4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report t-- 7#a7 summ>izes ! f9d+s ( ! review requir$ "u ?is section2 7#b7 describes h[ ! ,adm9i/ration plans to update ! position descriptions ( railroad safety inspection p]sonnel & railroad safety speciali/s to accurately reflect ! scope ( ! "w & duties2 & 7#c7 describes any adm9i/rative or legislative actions ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es may be necess>y to address id5tifi$ recruitm5t or ret5tion *all5ges ) respect to ! employm5t ( su* p]sonnel & speciali/s4 #ajdai4 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration safety culture 7a7 ,review ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! inspector g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all-- 7#a7 conduct a review ( ! safety culture ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration us+ ! framework develop$ by ! ,nucle> ,en]gy ,ag5cy ( ! ,organisation = ,economic ,co-op]ation & ,developm5t2 & 7#b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t conta9s ! f9d+s ( su* review & includes recomm5dations = improv+ ! safety culture ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! review "u subsection 7a77#a71 ! inspector g5]al %all consid] ! impacts ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration's-- 7#a7 curr5t & previ\s organization & /ructure on its /atutory mission2 & 7#b7 work=ce policies4 7c7 ,action plan ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( submission ( ! report requir$ "u subsection 7a77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives an action plan describ+ actions ! ,secret>y may und]take 9 response to ! recomm5dations & f9d+s ( su* report4 #ajdbj4 ,confid5tial close call report+ 7a7 ,confid5tial close call report+ sy/em requir$ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate a rulemak+ to e/abli% a confid5tial close call report+ sy/em t requires ea* ,class ,i freight railroad c>ri] to-- 7#a7 ent] into an implem5t+ memor&um ( und]/&+ 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z an ,,im\7 ) ! ,secret>y & employees 7or any nonpr(it employee labor organization repres5t+ a class or craft ( ! railroad's employees7 to p>ticipate 9 a confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,c,,rs ,program72 & 7#b7 comply )-- 7,a7 ! requirem5ts ( ! ,,im\2 & 7,b7 any additional requirem5ts ! ,secret>y may prescribe4 7b7 ,confid5tial close call report+ sy/em 7#a7 ,report+ ( unsafe ev5ts ,an ,,im\ ent]$ into "u ?is section %all provide a process = railroad employees to report a close call ev5t to an indep5d5t ?ird p>ty1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 7#b7 ,report+ proc$ures 7,a7 ,report =m ,! indep5d5t ?ird p>ty designat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all provide a report+ =m to employees cov]$ by a memor&um ( und]/&+ "u subsection 7a7 to report ea* obs]v$ close call ev5t 9 detail1 includ+ in=mation su* z ! date1 "t1 location1 contribut+ factors1 actions tak51 along ) any o!r in=mation necess>y to fully describe ! ev5t4 7,b7 ,multiple ev5ts ,to report multiple close call ev5ts exp]i5c$ dur+ a s+le t\r ( duty1 ! ,,im\ %all require t a sep>ate close call report =m is requir$ = ea* ev5t4 7,c7 ,public =m ,! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty %all make available on a public website a report =m = a close call ev5t t includes in/ructions on ! submission ( su* =m4 7c7 ,scre5+ requir$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty %all conduct an initial scre5+ ( reports submitt$ "u subsection 7b7 to det]m9e if ! initial close call report conta9s insuffici5t in=mation to det]m9e acceptance4 ,if ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! report conta9s insuffici5t in=mation1 ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty %all notify ! report+ employee t ! report conta9s insuffici5t in=mation2 & 7,b7 ! report c be accept$1 ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty %all notify ! report+ employee ) a physical confirmation ( ! report's acceptance & provide a report numb] or ,,id /rip z confirmation ( ! acceptance4 7#b7 ,crit]ia = close call report acceptance ,9 conduct+ ! initial scre5+ "u ?is subsection1 ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty-- 7,a7 may accept any report = a close call ev5t2 & 7,b7 may reject ! foll[+ types ( reports3 7i7 ,any tra9 incid5t t meets ! tra9 incid5t report+ ?re%old 9 effect on ! date ! report$ ev5t occurr$4 7ii7 ,any report$ close call ev5t t caus$ or is alleg$ to h caus$ any fatality1 injury1 illness1 or m$ical treatm5t ( any k9d to any individual 7includ+ pass5g]s7 involv$ 9 ! ev5t4 7iii7 ,reports unrelat$ to ! safety ( activities p]=m$ 9 support ( railroad op]ations4 7iv7 ,willful violations ( "p ,a ( subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & any rules1 regulations1 ord]s1 & /&>ds issu$ pursuant to su* "p1 includ+ violations relat$ to ! use ( alcohol & controll$ sub/ances4 7v7 ,an ev5t result+ 9 an id5tifiable release ( haz>d\s mat]ial4 7vi7 ,acts ( sabotage or o!r crim9al (f5ses4 7vii7 ,report t exclusively involve a p]sonal grievance1 includ+-- 7,i7 a reject$ "t slip2 or 7,,ii7 p]ceiv$ unfairness by a railroad manag] or sup]visor4 7viii7 ,reports n fil$ )9 #c bus9ess days ( ! date on :i* ! ev5t occurr$4 7d7 ,report+ employee protections 7#a7 ,confid5tiality ,a close call report submitt$ "u ?is section by an employee %all n be disclos$ 9 a p]sonally id5tifiable =m4 7#b7 ,p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation ,= purposes ( section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! id5tity ( an employee :o submitt$ a close call report "u ?is section1 or in=mation t c\ld lead to ! id5tification ( su* an employee1 %all be exempt f su* section4 7e7 ,condition "u :i* a report+ employee is n protect$ f railroad discipl9e1 railroad revocation ( c]tification1 or o!r ,,fra civil en=cem5t 7#a7 ,second scre5+ ,= ea* accept$ close call report1 a pe] review team %all conduct a second scre5+ to det]m9e :e!r ! report+ employee is protect$ f discipl9e1 revocation ( c]tification1 or ,,fra civil en=cem5t4 7#b7 ,det]m9ation crit]ia ,! ,,prt %all det]m9e t ! protection describ$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 is af=d$ to a report+ employee = a report$ ev5t unless #a or m ( ! foll[+ conditions occurr$3 7,a7 ,! report is reject$ "u subsection 7c77#b77;,b71 or ! ,,prt has in=mation t 0 unavailable to ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty dur+ ! initial scre5+ indicat+ ! report %\ld h be5 reject$ "u subsection 7c77#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,! employee's action or lack ( action 0 int5d$ to damage ! railroad or ano!r entity's op]ations or equipm5t or to injure o!r individuals1 or int5tionally place an individual 9 dang]1 includ+ sabotage4 7,c7 ,! ev5t is a real "t obs]vation n eligible = report+ z describ$ 9 subsection 7k74 7f7 ,revocation ( c]tification ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,,fra %all n require ! railroad employ+ ! report+ employee to revoke ! c]tification ( ! employee if-- 7#a7 su* report is accept$ by ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty2 & 7#b7 ! ,,prt det]m9es t none ( ! conditions describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#b7 occurr$4 7g7 ,railroad protections 7#a7 ,civil en=cem5t action ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,,fra %all af=d ! same protection f ,,fra civil en=cem5t action to a railroad involv$ 9 a close call ev5t z ! protection af=d$ to an employee report+ ?r\gh ! confid5tial close call report+ sy/em = any ev5t = :i* an accept$ close call report is fil$4 7#b7 ,exception ,if an employee report falls "u an exception "u subsection 7e77#b7 & ! report+ employee is n af=d$ protection1 ! employ+ railroad %all n receive protection f ,,fra civil en=cem5t4 7h7 ,collection & confid5tiality ( report$ in=mation 7#a7 ,ma9t5ance ( in=mation report$ "u program ,! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty %all act z ! own] ( ! in=mation a report+ employee reports "u ! confid5tial close call report+ program & %all protect ! confid5tiality ( su* in=mation4 7#b7 ,compil$ confid5tial report ,! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty %all compile into a unifi$ docum5t all in=mation relevant to ! report$ close call ev5t1 includ+ in=mation f ! close call report & all o!r in=mation collect$ by ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty ?r\gh foll[-up calls1 = fur!r analysis by ! ,,prt4 7#c7 ,protection f disclosure ,! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty %all de-id5tify ! unifi$ docum5t s t ! id5tity ( ! report+ employee & any o!r involv$ employee1 individual1 or ?ird p>ty involv$ 9 ! report c no long] be det]m9$4 ,at m9imum1 ! foll[+ %all be remov$3 7,a7 ,! employee close call report =m & ! cont5t ( su* =m4 7,b7 ,! "n ( ! individual report+ on su* ev5t4 7,c7 ,! "n ( any o!r employee m5tion$ 9 ! report4 7,d7 ,any ?ird-p>ty id5tify+ in=mation4 7,e7 ,any in=mation t w\ld make x obvi\s t few] ?an #c easily id5tifiable individuals c\ld h submitt$ ! close call report1 includ+-- 7i7 ! exact location & "t ( a close call2 & 7ii7 a description ( specific1 r>ely us$ equipm5t models4 7#d7 ,limitation on provision ( report to railroad ,9 any case 9 :i* ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty is unable to protect ! confid5tiality ( ! report] or any o!r employee1 individual1 or ?ird p>ty involv$ 9 ! ev5t ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty %all n =w>d ! report to ! ,,prt4 7#e7 ,publicly-available database ,aft] provid+ a unifi$ docum5t to ! ,,prt1 ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty may upload ! report to a se>*able database available to ! public1 provid$ t ! report does n conta9 any in=mation t c\ld id5tify ! railroad involv$4 7#f7 ,p]petuity ( confid5tiality ,! confid5tiality ( ! in=mation collect$ "u ?is section %all be pres]v$ 9 p]petuity4 7#g7 ,limitation on access & own]%ip ( in=mation ,! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty may grant all int]nal ?ird-p>ty ,c,,rs ,program /aff access to confid5tial in=mation = int]nal use only on a ne$-to-"k basis & only = ! purposes ( complet+ _! "w assignm5ts4 7#h7 ,additional ,9 any case 9 :i* a railroad employee is unaw>e t su* employee 0 involv$ 9 a close call ev5t t 0 prop]ly report$ by ano!r employee1 ^u notification by ! inve/igat+ railroad (fic]1 ! railroad employee may-- 7,a7 complete & submit a close call report conta9+ any in=mation kn[n to su* railroad employee reg>d+ su* ev5t2 & 7,b7 ^u submission ( a report describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 receive ! same protections z ! individual :o initially report$ ! close call4 7i7 ,limitation on witness te/imony ,an employee :o has receiv$ protection f ! adv]se actions describ$ 9 subsection 7e7 %all n be requir$ by ! railroad to appe> z a witness 9 a railroad inve/igation ( an employee :o did n file a close call report4 7j7 ,requirem5ts involv+ ,,id /rip 7#a7 ,lo/ or misplac$ ,,id /rip ,if a report+ employee fac+ discipl9e has lo/ or misplac$ ! ,,id /rip assign$ "u subsection 7c77#a77;,c71 ! report+ employee may reque/ a v]ification lett] f ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty4 ,! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty %all provide ! lett] z soon z is practicable4 7#b7 ,discipl9e p5d+ inve/igation ,9 any case 9 :i* a railroad initiates an inve/igation ( a close call report1 a railroad %all n c>ry out any discipl9>y action until an ,,id /rip is issu$ ) respect to su* report4 7#c7 ,id /rip applicability ,^u availability ( an ,,id /rip = a close call ev5t1 ! report+ employee %all pres5t ! ,,id /rip to ! *>g+ railroad manag] or sup]visor4 ,if su* railroad manag] or sup]visor det]m9es t ! provid$ ,,id /rip applies to ! ev5t1 ! railroad %all close ! discipl9e portion ( ! inve/igation into ! ev5t4 ,if ! railroad manag] or sup]visor & employee d n agree t ! ,,id /rip is applicable to ! ev5t & ! employee pres5ts a copy ( ! ,,id /rip to ! ,,prt1 ! ,,prt %all det]m9e :e!r ! ev5t qualifies = protection aga9/ discipl9e1 c]tification revocation1 & ,,fra civil en=cem5t "u ?is section4 7#d7 ,dismissal ( *>ges ,if ! ,,prt det]m9es ! ev5t qualifies = discipl9e protection "u ?is section1 ! railroad %all dismiss all *>ges or assess$ discipl9e1 includ+ any revocation ( c]tification1 & all lo/ "t %all be paid4 7#e7 ,nonqualification = c]ta9 protection ,if ! ,,prt det]m9es ! ev5t does n qualify = discipl9e protection1 ! ,,prt %all advise ! *>g+ railroad manag] or sup]visor & ! "t limits = initiat+ discipl9>y proce$+s may comm5ce4 ,9 ! case ( a discipl9>y proce$+ describ$ 9 ! prec$+ s5t5ce1 no p>ty to ! applicable ,,im\ may use or ref]5ce ! close call report 9 any discipl9>y or revocation proce$+4 7#f7 ,civil en=cem5t ,^u receiv+ notice ( an ,,fra civil en=cem5t = an ev5t cov]$ by an accept$ close call report1 ! report+ employee %all pres5t ! ,,id /rip to ! ,,fra = assi/ance 9 resolv+ su* notice consi/5t ) ! confid5tial close call report+ sy/em4 7k7 ,real-"t obs]vations 7#a7 ,"t limitation ,9 any case 9 :i* a real-"t obs]vation is made by a railroad manag] or sup]visor1 ! railroad manag] or sup]visor %all in=m ! obs]v$ employee ( ! obs]vation z soon z possible1 b n to exce$ #b h\rs f ! "t ( ! obs]vation ( ! ev5t4 7#b7 ,violation ( regulation or proc$ure ,a close call ev5t may be consid]$ a real-"t obs]vation if an ,,fra safety inspector notifies ! obs]v$ employee or ! applicable railroad aft] obs]v+ ! violation ( a regulation or ! railroad's op]at+ proc$ures or practices4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts ,9 report+ a real-"t obs]vation "u ?is subsection1 an ,,fra ,safety ,inspector %all docum5t ! "t1 date1 location1 & a description ( ! obs]vation on an ,,fra inspection report4 ,su* ,,fra ,safety ,inspector %all provide a copy ( ! inspection report to ! appropriate railroad (fic] n lat] ?an #bd h\rs aft] ! obs]vation4 7l7 ,special crit]ia = kn[n ev5t report+ ,! foll[+ special crit]ia apply3 7#a7 ,a report involv+ a kn[n ev5t is an eligible close call ev5t4 7#b7 ,an employee %all provide notification ( ! kn[n ev5t 9 accordance ) ! railroad c>ri]'s op]at+ rules )\t undue delay4 7#c7 ,an employee w file a close call report involv+ a kn[n ev5t to designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty )9 ! "t limits set =? 9 subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,! employ+ railroad ( an employee :o files a report involv+ a kn[n ev5t %all n initiate any discipl9e = an ev5t su* employee report to ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty & t ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty accepts4 7m7 ,ov]sight & non-access requirem5ts 7#a7 ,ov]sight by fra ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,,fra-- 7,a7 %all ov]see ! scope & quality ( ! ,c,,rs ,program2 & 7,b7 %all n seek any in=mation t may reveal ! id5tity ( any individuals1 organizations1 locations1 or ev5ts includ$ 9 a close call report4 7#b7 ,nonaccess by railroads ,no ,class ,i railroad may h access to1 or seek out1 any in=mation relat+ to a close call report t may reveal ! id5tity ( any individual or ?ird p>ty includ$ 9 a close call report4 7n7 ,functions ( ,,prt ,a ,,prt's prim>y responsibility %all be to accept = review de-id5tifi$ close call reports f ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty1 & to analyze su* reports 9 ord] to-- 7#a7 id5tify & analyze em]g+ patt]ns or tr5ds 9 close call reports1 relate su* patt]ns or tr5ds to corrective actions tak5 by ! railroad c>ri]1 & advise & assi/ ) ! implem5tation ( corrective actions2 7#b7 create1 review1 & discuss a summ>y report compris$ ( ! individual close call reports1 em]g+ tr5ds1 id5tifi$ root causes1 & sugge/$ corrective actions2 7#c7 assess ! association betwe5 em]g+ patt]ns or tr5ds 9 close call reports & relate su* patt]ns or tr5ds to corrective actions tak5 by ! railroad c>ri]2 7#d7 review & det]m9e :e!r close call reports are eligible = protections aga9/ discipl9e1 c]tification revocation1 or civil en=cem5t "u ?is section1 includ+ det]m9+ :e!r report$ ev5ts are ineligible = protection z describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#b72 & 7#e7 ensure adh]5ce to "t limits )9 an ,,im\4 7o7 ,responsibilities ( ! ,,prt support team ,! responsibilities ( ! ,,prt &1 z applicable1 ! ,,prt support team %all include-- 7#a7 evaluat+ &1 if appropriate1 implem5t+ corrective actions ! ,,prt recomm5ds 9 a timely mann]2 7#b7 provid+ te*nical support to ! ,,prt1 includ+ dur+ implem5tation ( ,,prt-recomm5d$ corrective actions2 7#c7 review+ ,,prt decisions & provid+ fe$back to ! ,,prt1 p>ties to ! ,,im\1 & o!r /akehold]s2 7#d7 report+ corrective actions ! railroad c>ri] implem5ts to ! ,,prt or report+ :y no action 0 tak52 7#e7 di/ribut+ in=mation reg>d+ ! corrective actions to ! employees at ! locations to :i* an ,,im\ applies2 & 7#f7 report+ on ! measur$ effectiv5ess ( corrective actions to ! ,,prt4 7p7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adv]se consequ5ce ,! t]m adv]se consequ5ce means a negative impact t results f a human error or sy/em failure4 7#b7 ,c]tification ,! t]m c]tification means-- 7,a7 ! qualification & c]tification ( locomotive eng9e]s "u "p #bdj ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 & ! qualification & c]tification ( conductors "u "p #bdb ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7,b7 ! qualification & c]tification ( any o!r craft ( railroad employees "u regulations issu$ by ,secret>y or ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,,fra4 7#c7 ,class ,i freight railroad ,! t]m ,class ,i freight railroad means a freight railroad t 9 ! la/ ye> = :i* rev5ues 7 report$ exce$$ ! ?re%old e/abli%$ "u regulations ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d "u section #abja4a-a ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#d7 ,close call ,! t]m close call means a condition1 ev5t1 or s]ies ( ev5ts t-- 7,a7 if ! condition or ev5t recurs1 su* condition or ev5t has ! pot5tial to result 9 an adv]se consequ5ce t is ( increas$ s]i\sness to railroad safety2 & 7,b7 an action tak5 to mitigate ! recurr5ce ( su* condition or ev5t may improve safety 9 support ( railroad op]ations4 7#e7 ,discipl9e ,! t]m discipl9e means any action tak5 by a ,class ,i freight railroad t w\ld result 9 a mat]ially adv]se employm5t action includ+ docum5t$ v]bal or writt5 conf]5ces1 c\nsel+1 w>n+s1 susp5sion1 t]m9ation1 dismissal1 & demotion4 7#f7 ,,fra ,! t]m ,,fra means ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7#g7 ,fra safety inspector ,! t]m ,,fra ,safety ,inspector means-- 7,a7 an ,,fra safety inspector2 7,b7 a ,/ate inspector p>ticipat+ 9 railroad safety inve/igative & surveillance activities "u "p #bab ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 or 7,c7 any o!r (ficial duly au?oriz$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,,fra4 7#h7 ,haz>d\s mat]ial ,! t]m haz>d\s mat]ial means a commodity designat$ z a haz>d\s mat]ial "u "p #gb ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#i7 ,,id /rip ,! t]m ,,id /rip means ! in=mation conta9$ 9 a close call report =m t specifies ! ev5t location & ! report+ employee's p]sonal & contact in=mation t ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty dates & "t /amps4 7#aj7 ,int]city rail pass5g] transportation2 commut] au?ority ,! t]ms int]city rail pass5g] transportation & commut] au?ority h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ate ,code4 7#aa7 ,kn[n ev5t ,! t]m kn[n ev5t means an ev5t bel[ ! tra9 incid5t report+ ?re%old t does n involve a fatality1 injury1 illness1 or m$ical treatm5t1 b w\ld require manag]ial notification & protection "u railroad policy or op]at+ rules4 7#ab7 ,designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty ,! t]m designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty means a f$]al ag5cy designat$ by ! ,secret>y to adm9i/] ! ,c,,rs program4 ,su* ag5cy mu/ h ) exp]i5ce manag+ close call safety report+ programs4 7#ac7 ,ne$-to-"k ,! t]m ne$-to-"k means any case 9 :i* int]nal designat$ indep5d5t ?ird-p>ty ,c,,rs ,program /aff 7includ+ designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty employees & contractors7 may h access to in=mation only if su* access is necess>y = ,program managem5t & programmatic evaluation & analysis t is adm9i/]$ by designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty & access to :i* is grant$ 9 ! sole discretion ( ! designat$ indep5d5t ?ird p>ty ,program manag]4 7#ad7 ,pe] review team2 ,,prt ,! t]ms pe] review team & ,,prt mean a problem-solv+ team t consi/s (-- 7,a7 repres5tatives f ! prim>y /akehold]s to an ,,im\1 includ+ ,,fra1 ! railroad c>ri]1 & repres5tatives ( ! employees :o are "p to ! ,,im\2 7,b7 an equal numb] ( managem5t & labor organization memb]s :o w be appo9t$ & approv$ by _! respective organizations1 & also consi/ ( ,,fra p]sonnel2 & 7,c7 = ea* prim>y /akehold]1 at lea/ #a prim>y ,,prt repres5tative :o att5ds ,,prt meet+s & #a second>y ,,prt repres5tative :o s]ves z a back-up to ! prim>y ,,prt repres5tative or repres5tatives4 7#ae7 ,pe] review support team2 ,,prt support team ,! t]ms pe] review support team & ,,prt support team means a support team t-- 7,a7 helps a ,,prt review &1 if appropriate1 recomm5d non-b9d+ corrective actions bas$ ^u ! ,,prt's analysis ( close call reports2 & 7,b7 may1 9 recomm5d+ corrective action1 accept1 reject1 or modify ^! recomm5dations2 7,c7 consi/s ( an equal numb] ( managem5t & labor organization memb]s :o w be appo9t$ & approv$ by _! respective organizations2 & 7,d7 may include ,,fra repres5tatives t p>ticipate 9 ! ,,prt support team :5 reque/$1 includ+ ^u ! reque/ ( ! ,,fra4 7#af7 ,railroad manag] or sup]visor ,! t]m railroad manag] or sup]visor means an individual ) direct sup]visory au?ority ov]-- 7,a7 an employee involv$ 9 a close call ev5t2 or 7,b7 an employee report+ a close call ev5t4 7#ag7 ,railroad op]ations ,! t]m railroad op]ations means ! movem5t ( equipm5t ov] rails & activities t support su* movem5t1 includ+ deadhead+ z def9$ 9 section #bbh4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#ah7 ,real-"t obs]vation ,! t]m real-"t obs]vation means a direct visual obs]vance by an ,,fra safety inspector or a ,class ,i freight railroad manag] or sup]visor ( a violation ( ,,fra regulations or ! op]at+ proc$ures or practices ( su* ,class ,i freight railroad1 includ+ visual obs]vances t occur dur+ op]ational te/+ p]=m$ by a sup]visor or memb] ( managem5t ( su* railroad4 7#ai7 ,tra9 incid5t report+ ?re%old ,! t]m tra9 incid5t report+ ?re%old means ! monet>y incid5t report+ ?re%old describ$ 9 section #bbe4ai7;c7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 #ajdba4 ,wayside employee protection ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue or update su* regulations z are necess>y to require t all railroads provide task & environm5t w>n+ equipm5t to railroad wat*m5 & look\ts = roadway work]s1 includ+-- 7#a7 :i/les2 7#b7 air horns2 7#c7 :ite disks or r$ flags2 & 7#d7 lant]ns4 #ajdbb4 ,safety en=cem5t transp>5cy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjagc4 ,safety en=cem5t transp>5cy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all1 on a qu>t]ly basis1 publi% a summ>y ( all propos$ & f9al railroad c>ri] en=cem5t actions tak5 by ! ,secret>y t result f a reportable incid5t4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 ea* summ>y requir$ to be publi%$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 id5tify ! railroad c>ri] involv$ 9 ! en=cem5t action1 ! type ( alleg$ violation1 ! p5alty or p5alties propos$1 ! /atus ( ! case1 ! f9al assessm5t am\nt ( ea* p5alty1 & ! reasons = a r$uction 9 ! propos$ p5alty1 if appropriate2 & 7#b7 include mat]ials submitt$ by a railroad c>ri] nam$ 9 an en=cem5t action t are relat$ to ! en=cem5t action t su* railroad c>ri] reque/s to be publi%$ 9 ! summ>y4 7c7 ,electronic availability ,! ,secret>y %all make ea* summ>y requir$ to be publi%$ "u subsection 7a7 available 9 a publicly se>*able onl9e database on a publicly available website4 7d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to require ! disclosure ( in=mation or records t are exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb ( title #e4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end3 #bjagc4 ,safety en=cem5t transp>5cy4 4 #ajdbc4 ,reports on highway-rail grade cross+ safety & trespass] prev5tion ,section #bjafg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#f72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 h[ ! ,/ate w "w ) /akehold]s1 includ+ railroads op]at+ 9 & across ! ,/ate1 to r$uce p$e/rian fatalities1 includ+ suicides1 along railroad "r ( way1 9 consultation ) m5tal heal? & law en=cem5t ag5cies & entities2 & 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by ins]t+ & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 be=e ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 #ajdbd4 ,locomotive eng9e] tra9+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all update section #bdj4abc ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations to-- 7#a7 require t ea* railroad c>ri] subject to su* section provides tra9+ to all c]tifi$ locomotive eng9e]s on ! manual op]ation ( locomotives = ! types ( op]ations ! employee is to p]=m2 7#b7 require t ea* c]tifi$ locomotive eng9e] receive annual refre%] tra9+ 9 manual op]ation 9 a locomotive cab on a r\te t eng9e] is c]tifi$ to op]ate on2 7#c7 ensure t sy/ems & controls1 includ+ in=mation1 indications1 & ann\ncem5ts1 m9imize non-em]g5cy1 di/ractions = tra9 crews2 7#d7 all[ c]tifi$ locomotive eng9e]s to op]ate locomotives 9 manual mode if1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! eng9e]1 ! eng9e] ne$s to op]ate 9 manual mode to ma9ta9 ! safe op]ation ( ! tra9 dur+ haz>d\s safety or security conditions2 7#e7 require t no employee c]tifi$ z a locomotive eng9e] %all be subject to discipl9e f a railroad c>ri] = opt+ to op]ate a locomotive 9 manual mode p] ! requirem5ts ( ?is section unless su* employee is det]m9$ to h committ$-- 7,a7 a willful violation ( "p ,a ( subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & any rules1 regulations1 ord]s1 & /&>ds issu$ pursuant to su* "p1 includ+ violations relat$ to ! use ( alcohol & controll$ sub/ances2 or 7,b7 an act ( sabotage or o!r crim9al (f5ses2 & 7#f7 require a railroad adopt policies relat$ to1 & provide appropriate equipm5t =1 an op]ator ( a locomotives to communicate em]g5cy in=mation to ! railroad dispat*]4 #ajdbe4 ,assessm5t ( track safety 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all conduct an assessm5t ( track safety /&>ds "u section #bac4d ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7b7 ,scope ,9 c>ry+ out ! assessm5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all-- 7#a7 assess :e!r curr5t regulations are suffici5t to ensure except$ track is prop]ly designat$2 7#b7 assess ! impact ( regulat+ except$ track on supply *a9s1 pot5tial %ifts 9 modal movem5ts1 & railroad op]ations & infra/ructure1 includ+ ! pot5tial = track ab&onm5t2 7#c7 det]m9e h[ _m rail-miles ( track are designat$ z except$ track at ! "t ( ! assessm5t1 includ+ h[ _m miles ( except$ track-- 7,a7 are locat$ 9 ea* ,/ate2 & 7,b7 has be5 9 except$ track /atus = m ?an #e ye>s2 7#d7 evaluate ! co/s & b5efits ( requir+ except$ track to be inspect$ at ! same frequ5cy z track t has n be5 designat$ z except$2 & 7#e7 assess ! co/s & b5efits ( prohibit+ ! movem5t ( haz>d\s mat]ials on except$ track4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] initiat+ ! assessm5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! results ( su* assessm5t4 #ajdbf4 ,review ( tra9 dispat*+ te*nologies 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all review & evaluate ! safety & effectiv5ess ( v>i\s comput]iz$ tra9-dispat*+ sy/ems4 7b7 ,inclusions ,9 c>ry+ out ! review "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all include an assessm5t & evaluation (-- 7#a7 ) respect to ea* comput]iz$ tra9 dispat*+ sy/em-- 7,a7 ! safety1 reliability1 & p]=mance ( su* sy/ems2 7,b7 ! co/ & b5efit ( acquir+ & op]at+ su* sy/ems2 7,c7 ! inspection1 te/+1 & ma9t5ance ( su* sy/ems1 includ+ v]ification & evaluation ( h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 & human-ma*9e int]face compon5ts upgrades2 7,d7 ! int]op]ability & integration ( su* sy/ems ) tra9 control sy/ems1 includ+ positive tra9 control :]e applicable2 7,e7 ! curr5t practices us$ by rail c>ri]s z backup to address incid5ts 9 :i* su* a sy/em is unexpect$ly (fl9e2 & 7#b7 :e!r any additional legislative au?orities or en=cem5t me*anisms are ne$$ by ! ,secret>y to ensure rail c>ri]s are 9 compliance ) ,f$]al laws & regulations ( su* sy/ems4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! review "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7#a7 manufactur]s ( c5traliz$ tra9 dispat*+ sy/ems2 7#b7 railroad c>ri]s t use su* sy/ems2 & 7#c7 organizations repres5t+ employees :o use su* sy/ems4 7d7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! f9d+s ( ! review "u subsection 7a74 7e7 ,comput]iz$ tra9-dispat*+ sy/em def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m comput]iz$ tra9-dispat*+ sy/em means any comput]-aid$ dispat*+ plat=m1 c5traliz$ traffic control bo>d1 or relat$ te*nology us$ to au?orize1 control1 protect1 or direct ! movem5t ( tra9s1 on-track equipm5t1 or roadway work]s on a railroad4 #ajdbg4 ,incid5t inve/igation review 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! inspector g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all complete a /udy to det]m9e :e!r curr5t /atutes & ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration practices are suffici5t = accid5t inve/igators ( ! ag5cy to complete inve/igations into railroad safety accid5ts or incid5ts4 7b7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! inspector g5]al %all consult )-- 7#a7 ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d2 7#b7 organizations repres5t+ ag5cy safety inspectors2 & 7#c7 repres5tatives ( railroads4 7c7 ,report ,! inspector g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,comm]ce & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy "u subsection 7a74 #ajdbh4 ,review ( risk r$uction program plans ,section #bjaef ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,review 7#a7 ,int]nal assessm5ts ,! ,secret>y %all require railroad c>ri]s cov]$ "u ?is section to annually submit an int]nal assessm5ts report ( ! c>ri]'s railroad safety risk r$uction program plan4 7#b7 ,suffici5cy ( plan ,^u receipt ( ! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :e!r ! plan is suffici5t to r$uce ! numb] & rates ( railroad accid5ts or incid5ts1 injuries1 & fatalities4 7#c7 ,consid]ations ,9 mak+ ! det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 :e!r ! plan sy/ematically evaluates railroad safety haz>ds involv+ ! op]ation ( a freight tra9 on ! c>ri]'s sy/em1 & reflects plann$ significant op]ational *anges t w\ld impact su* safety haz>ds2 & 7,b7 :e!r ! processes & proc$ures develop$ & implem5t$ by ! railroad c>ri]'s railroad safety risk r$uction program plan manages ! risks associat$ ) su* safety haz>ds4 7j7 ,safety tr5d analysis 7#a7 ,annual review ,! ,secret>y %all conduct an annual review ( ! prior #e cal5d> ye>s' reportable incid5ts1 accid5ts1 injuries1 & fatalities & conduct an analysis to det]m9e if any specific safety tr5ds exi/ 9 ! reportable incid5ts1 accid5ts1 injuries1 & fatalities4 7#b7 ,publication ,^u conclud+ ! safety tr5d analysis1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! analysis on a public website ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration & notify any rail c>ri] ( any specific safety tr5ds & risks pres5t 9 ! op]ations ( su* rail c>ri]4 7#c7 ,id5tification ( risks ,^u notification ( any specific safety tr5ds1 ea* railroad c>ri] %all be requir$ to id5tify if ! risk is pres5t 9 ! op]ations ( ! c>ri]1 & update ! railroad safety risk r$uction program plan to reflect h[ ! c>ri] int5ds to elim9ate or r$uce ! risks id5tifi$ by ea* tr5d4 7#d7 ,explanation ,if a railroad c>ri] det]m9es a risk is n pres5t1 su* c>ri] %all provide an explanation t includes ! me?ods & relevant data us$ to det]m9e t ! risk is n pres5t 9 ! foll[+ annual report4 7k7 ,int]m$i>y updates 7#a7 ,significant op]ational *ange ,if a railroad c>ri] implem5ts a significant op]ational *ange t is n address$ 9 ! curr5t railroad safety risk r$uction program plan m ?an #ij days be=e ! annual submission ( ! audit ( ! c>ri]'s risk r$uction program1 !n ! railroad c>ri] %all submit an int]m$i>y update to supplem5t ! curr5t plan4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! ,secret>y %all ensure ! int]m$i>y update reflects ! significant op]ational *ange & details ! railroad c>ri]'s plans to elim9ate1 r$uce1 or mitigate any significant safety risks associat$ ) ! *ange4 7l7 ,significant op]ational *ange def9$ ,9 ! section1 ! t]m significant op]ational *ange means mat]ial *anges 9 policies or processes t may increase ! rates ( reportable incid5ts1 accid5ts1 injuries1 or fatalities4 4 #ajdbi4 ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #bjabd4 ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all ma9ta9 an advisory committee1 to be kn[n z ! #8,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee'1 = ! purpose ( provid+ advice & recomm5dations to ! ,adm9i/rator reg>d+ safety & security problems by id5tify+ ! be/ solutions bas$ on agre$-^u facts & provid+ advice = collaborative rulemak+ or by provid+ non-regulatory recomm5dations on critical safety issues1 ! developm5t ( railroad safety regulatory programs1 includ+ ! issuance ( new regulations1 review & revision ( exi/+ regulations1 & id5tification ( non-regulatory alt]natives = improv+ railroad safety4 7b7 ,duties & score ( activities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator1 or ! ,designat$ ,f$]al ,(fic]1 %all pres5t ! ,rail ,safety ,advisory ,committee ) tasks relat+ to railroad safety & security4 7#b7 ,recomm5dations ,?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator1 ! ,rail ,safety ,advisory ,committee %all make recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation reg>d+ rail safety4 7#c7 ,requirem5t ,! ,rail ,safety ,advisory ,committee %all address safety problems by id5tify+ solutions bas$ on agre$-^u facts &1 :]e regulation appe>s necess>y1 id5tify+ regulatory *anges to implem5t su* solutions4 7#d7 ,capacity ,! ,rail ,safety ,advisory ,committee %all act solely 9 an advisory capacity1 & ! advice & recomm5dations ( ! ,committee %all be non-b9d+4 7c7 ,memb]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all be responsible = ensur+ t ! composition ( ! ,rail ,safety ,advisory ,committee consi/s ( repres5tatives ( organizations t h a direct role 9 issues relat$ to ! safe transportation ( pass5g]s & freight by rail1 includ+ commut] railroads1 freight railroads1 organizations repres5t+ manufactur]s ( railroad equipm5t1 organizations repres5t+ %ipp]s1 includ+ organizations repres5t+ ! %ipm5t ( liquid & gase\s flammable haz>d\s mat]ials & o!r haz>d\s mat]ials1 organizations repres5t+ ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 organizations repres5t+ railway work]s1 & organizations repres5t+ rail pass5g]s1 & local communities ) rail l9es4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,! ,rail ,safety ,advisory ,committee %all include an equal numb] ( repres5tatives ( railroad op]ators & _! organizations & repres5tatives ( railway work]s & _! organizations4 7d7 ,/aff ,! ,adm9i/rator may id5tify su* /aff z is necess>y to support ! functions ( ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee to c>ry out ! purpose describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7e7 ,task-bas$ work+ gr\ps 7#a7 ,tasks ,! ,adm9i/rator may reque/ ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee e/abli% a work+ gr\p = ! purpose ( provid+ specific advice & recomm5dations reg>d+ a task ) respect to :i* ! ,adm9i/rator is consid]+ act+4 7#b7 ,work+ gr\ps ,if ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee1 bas$ on consid]ation & cons5sus ( ! memb]s ( ! ,committee1 accepts a reque/ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% a work+ gr\p to develop cons5sus recomm5dations = ! action ! ,adm9i/rator may take ) respect to ! task2 & 7,b7 ensure ! work+ gr\p includes individuals t-- 7i7 possess ! appropriate exp]tise to assess & develop su* recomm5dations2 & 7ii7 are repres5tative ( ! int]e/s ( /akehold]s implicat$ by ! task4 7f7 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration requir$ engagem5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all meet qu>t]ly ) ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee to-- 7#a7 consult ) ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee reg>d+ ! developm5t ( railroad safety regulations ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration2 7#b7 advise ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee on em]g+ issues1 /atutory requirem5ts1 & o!r id5tifi$ ne$s ) respect to railroad safety2 & 7#c7 receive & discuss ! views & recomm5dations ( ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee 9 det]m9+ regulatory priorities ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7g7 ,designat$ ,f$]al (fic] ,! ,designat$ ,f$]al ,(fic] %all be a full-"t or p]man5t "p-"t ,f$]al employee responsible =-- 7#a7 ensur+ ! ,rail ,safety ,advisory ,committee activities comply ) *apt] #aj ( title #e1 includ+ any rules & regulations implem5t+ su* *apt]1 ag5cy adm9i/rative proc$ures1 & any o!r applicable laws & regulations2 7#b7 approv+ or call+ all meet+s ( ! ,rail ,safety ,advisory ,committee or ! subcommittees ( ! ,committee2 7#c7 approv+ ! ag5da = ! ,committee2 7#d7 att5d+ all ,rail ,safety & ,advisory ,committee & ,subcommittee meet+s = ! duration ( su* meet+s2 7#e7 fulfill+ ! requirem5ts ( "u section #ajji ( title #e2 7#f7 adj\rn+ meet+s :5 ! ,designat$ ,f$]al ,(fic] det]m9es x to be 9 ! public int]e/2 7#g7 *air+ any meet+s :5 s direct$ by ! ag5cy head2 7#h7 ma9ta9+ in=mation on ,rail ,safety ,advisory ,committee activities & provide su* in=mation to ! public on ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration's public fac+ website1 z applicable2 & 7#i7 ensur+ ,rail ,safety ,advisory ,committee & ,subcommittee memb]s1 z applicable1 receive ! appropriate tra9+ = effici5t op]ation & compliance ) *apt] #aj ( title #e1 includ+ any rules & regulations implem5t+ su* *apt]4 7h7 ,annual report to ,congress ,beg9n+ 9 ! fir/ cal5d> ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee %all submit to ,congress an annual report summ>iz+ ! activities ( ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee = ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report4 7i7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 *apt] #aj ( title #e %all apply to ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,au?orization ,not)/&+ section #ajac ( title #e1 ! ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee is au?oriz$ ?r\gh ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bjabc ! foll[+3 #bjabd4 ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee4 4 #ajdcj4 ,safety report+ ext5sion ,section #bbdba ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 is am5d$ by /rik+ = ! foll[+ #d ye>s & ins]t+ ?r\gh ,decemb] #ca1 #bjcb4 ,e ,project ,deliv]y #ajeja4 ,pre-aw>d au?ority ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cad4 ,pre-aw>d au?ority 7a7 ,pre-aw>d au?ority ,= grants aw>d$ "u *apt]s #bbi & #bdi1 concurr5t ) ! aw>d ann\ncem5t1 ! ,secret>y may ann\nce if a project is grant$ pre-aw>d au?ority consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( "p #bjj ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7b7 ,reimbursem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may reimburse a grant recipi5t = co/s incurr$ be=e ! />t date ( an aw>d or subaw>d t are directly pursuant to an aw>d negotiation & 9 anticipation ( an aw>d 9 any case 9 :i* su* co/s are necess>y = effici5t & timely p]=mance ( ! scope ( ! project4 7#b7 ,all[able co/s ,co/s are all[able = reimbursem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 only-- 7,a7 to ! ext5t t su* co/s w\ld h be5 all[$ if incurr$ aft] ! />t date ( su* aw>d2 & 7,b7 ) ! writt5 approval ( ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,initial budget p]iod ,if reimbursem5t ( co/s "u ?is subsection is approv$1 su* co/s %all be treat$ z hav+ be5 exp5d$ dur+ ! initial budget p]iod ( ! aw>d unless o!rwise specifi$ by ! ag5cy or pass-?r\gh entity 7z def9$ 9 section #bjj4a ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations74 7#d7 ,timel9e = consid]ation ,= any reque/ = pre-aw>d reimbursem5t submitt$ by an eligible recipi5t 9 connection ) an aw>d provid$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! submission ( ! reque/-- 7,a7 make a det]m9ation to approve or d5y su* reque/2 & 7,b7 provide writt5 notification ( su* det]m9ation to ! eligible recipi5t4 7#e7 ,transp>5cy ,if ! ,secret>y makes a det]m9ation to d5y a reque/ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 n lat] ?an #c days aft] mak+ su* det]m9ation1 provide a writt5 explanation ( ! d5ial to-- 7,a7 ! eligible recipi5t t submitt$ su* reque/2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate4 7c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to-- 7#a7 require ! ,secret>y or any in/rum5tality ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to obligate an aw>d or reimburse pre-aw>d co/s2 7#b7 require ! ,secret>y to ex]cise pre-aw>d au?ority = any project2 or 7#c7 prev5t ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration f conduct+ ov]sight ( a project or pre-aw>d project co/s4 4 #ajejb4 ,categorical exclusions = projects 9 exi/+ op]ational rights-(-way 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ project ,! t]m cov]$ project means a project or program-- 7,a7 describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 ( section #bbija7b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 locat$ entirely )9 an exi/+ op]ational "r-(-way ( a cov]$ railroad facility2 & 7,c7 t-- 7i7 is conta9$ 9 a ,/ate rail plan develop$ "u *apt] #bbg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7ii7 has receiv$ a waiv] ( ! requirem5t ( clause 7i7 pursuant to subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,cov]$ railroad facility ,! t]m cov]$ railroad facility means a facility t is-- 7,a7 physically or functionally relat$ to a railroad2 & 7,b7 includes ! features associat$ ) ! physical footpr9t ( su* facility1 includ+-- 7i7 roadways1 tracks & track /ructures1 bridges1 tunnels1 cuts & fills1 & at grade cross+s2 7ii7 electrification1 communication1 signal+1 & security facilities2 7iii7 /ations1 plat=ms1 & load+ & unload+ facilities = freight or pass5g]s2 7iv7 ma9t5ance-(-way & ma9t5ance-(-equipm5t facilities2 7v7 dra9age1 wat] control1 & l&scap+ features & /ructures2 7vi7 areas ma9ta9$ or us$ = mitigation1 vegetation managem5t1 fire safety1 visibility1 employee access1 safety & security1 or o!r purposes relat$ to ! rail facility2 & 7vii7 traffic control signage1 p>k+ facilities1 transportation p[] sub/ations1 & transportation v5t+ /ructures4 7#c7 ,exi/+ op]ational "r-(-way ,! t]m exi/+ op]ational "r-(-way means all real prop]ty int]e/s acquir$ = ! con/ruction1 op]ation1 or mitigation ( a cov]$ railroad facility4 7#d7 ,railroad ,! t]m railroad has ! same mean+ t t]m 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 am5d section #gga4aaf7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to add cov]$ projects z a category t may be designat$ z a categorical exclusion2 & 7#b7 issue guidance = project sponsors t describes ! docum5tation & in=mation necess>y to e/abli% a project z a cov]$ project4 7c7 ,waiv] au?ority ,^u ! reque/ ( a sponsor ( a project or program describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 ( section #bbija7b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y may waive ! requirem5t t su* project or program be conta9$ 9 a ,/ate rail plan develop$ "u *apt] #bbg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 any case 9 :i* su* plan has n be5 updat$ )9 ! previ\s #e ye>s4 7d7 ,extraord9>y circum/ances ,! presumption t an action is cov]$ by a categorical exclusion "u subsection 7b7 %all n apply if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t extraord9>y circum/ances exi/ ) respect to su* action4 7e7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to affect ! requirem5ts ( "p #aaje ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 #ajejc4 ,additional categorical exclusions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 survey ! use ( categorical exclusions by ! ,secret>y & ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies 9 transportation1 multimodal1 & infra/ructure projects2 7#b7 not)/&+ sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ce ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 solicit recomm5dations = ! e/abli%m5t ( new categorical exclusions = actions relat$ to transportation1 multimodal1 & infra/ructure projects f-- 7,a7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7,b7 ,amtrak or any o!r rail c>ri] t provides int]city rail pass5g] transportation2 7,c7 labor organizations repres5t+ railroad employees2 7,d7 ,int]/ate ,compacts2 7,e7 public ag5cies or publicly *>t]$ au?orities e/abli%$ by "o or m ,/ates2 7,f7 freight rail c>ri]s & hold+ companies ( su* rail c>ri]s2 & 7,g7 any associations repres5t+ rail c>ri]s2 & 7#c7 publi% to a publicly accessible website ( ! ,dep>tm5t a review describ+ ! in=mation collect$ pursuant to p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 7b7 ,new categorical exclusions 7#a7 ,public notice ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ to e/abli% a categorical exclusion = any action-- 7,a7 describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( subsection 7a72 7,b7 t ! ,secret>y has det]m9$ normally does n significantly affect ! quality ( ! human environm5t2 & 7,c7 t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is appropriate = su* a categorical exclusion4 7#b7 ,f9al rule ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule e/abli%+ any categorical exclusions describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,int]city rail pass5g] transportation ,! t]m int]city rail pass5g] transportation has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,rail c>ri] ,! t]m rail c>ri] has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ajajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ajejd4 ,/ate-railroad infra/ructure project coord9ation & process /&>dization work+ gr\p 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p to exam9e & develop recomm5dations on opportunities & me?ods to improve1 /reaml9e1 & /&>dize processes1 requirem5ts1 & timeframes to assi/ 9 ! review & approval ( access agreem5ts betwe5 ,/ate transportation dep>tm5ts1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 local gov]nm5ts1 & railroads involv+ ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or locally fund$ infra/ructure projects involv+ int]actions ) a railroad "r-(-way4 7b7 ,duties ,9 c>ry+ out ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7a71 ! work+ gr\p %all exam9e & make recomm5dations relat$ to ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,opportunities & me?ods to /&>dize templates & model access agreem5ts = r\t9e & recurr+ activities relat$ to infra/ructure projects are )9 or across a railroad "r-(-way1 includ+ by def9+ ! t]m r\t9e & recurr+ activities & develop+ template agreem5ts = ea* id5tifi$ project type t outl9es ! m9imum in=mation ne$$ by p>ty4 7#b7 ,develop a no-co/ /&>diz$ %ort =m "r ( entry agreem5t = non-intrusive activities )9 or across a railroad "r-(-way4 7#c7 ,curr5t & ne$$ policies1 ord]s1 guidance1 & regulations = ! e/abli%m5t ( agreem5ts address+ m complex activities relat$ to infra/ructure projects )9 or across a railroad "r-(-way1 includ+ crit]ia & /&>ds to def9e ! t]m complex activities4 7#d7 ,curr5t processes1 me?ods1 & timeframes = int]p>ty in=mation ex*anges1 commitm5ts1 insurance1 indemnification & liability allocation1 labor & f9ancial agreem5ts & safety measures & :e!r su* ex*anges c be /&>diz$4 7#e7 ,! impacts ( adm9i/rative capacities & delays on project completion & solutions to mitigate delays1 includ+ ideal timeframes = responses by-- 7,a7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local gov]nm5t repres5tatives2 & 7,b7 railroad repres5tatives4 7#f7 ,processes & me?ods to resolve disputes betwe5 ,/ates1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 local gov]nm5ts1 & railroads4 7#g7 ,additional issues relat$ to project deliv]y & coord9ation det]m9$ to be relevant by ! ,secret>y or ! work+ gr\p4 7c7 ,memb]%ip ,! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be compris$ ( memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ repres5tatives ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation f diff]5t regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,metropolitan plann+ organizations f diff]5t regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,local gov]nm5ts f diff]5t regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#d7 ,class ,i railroads4 7#e7 ,class ,,ii or ,class ,,iii railroads4 7#f7 ,provid]s ( int]city rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 :o own & op]ate rail s]vice & public transportation ag5cies t provide commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7#g7 ,nonpr(it labor organization repres5t+ v>i\s classes or crafts ( employees ( rail c>ri]s4 7#h7 ,o!r /akehold]s det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,appo9tm5ts ,9 appo9t+ memb]s ( ! work+ gr\p "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all solicit nom9ations f ! entities li/$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#h7 ( su* subsection4 7e7 ,consultation ,memb]s ( ! work+ gr\p describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 ( subsection 7c7 %all consult ) repres5tatives f ! respective organization ( su* memb] locat$ 9 ea* ( ! #h geographic regions ) a ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration safety (fice1 z describ$ 9 section #ajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,meet+s ,! work+ gr\p describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all meet at lea/ #c times be=e submitt+ ! requir$ report 9 subsection 7g74 7g7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! work+ gr\p is e/abli%$1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report detail+ ! f9d+s ( ! work+ gr\p relat+ to its exam9ation "u subsection 7b7 & any associat$ recomm5dations4 7h7 ,t]m9ation ,! work+ gr\p %all t]m9ate ^u submission ( ! report "u subsection 7g74 #ajeje4 ,rail project advance acquisition ,*apt] #bdb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdbjc4 ,rail project advance acquisition 7a7 ,real prop]ty int]e/s ,! ,secret>y may1 pursuant to subsection 7c77#b71 reimburse a recipi5t ( f9ancial assi/ance "u *apt]s #bbi1 #bdc1 or #bdi = ! acquisition ?r\gh pur*ase1 lease1 or o!rwise secure or control ( real prop]ty int]e/s be=e or dur+ ! completion ( ! environm5tal reviews = any project t may use su* prop]ty int]e/s if ! acquisition or relat$ transaction is o!rwise p]mitt$ by ,f$]al law4 7b7 ,environm5tal review ,a real prop]ty int]e/ acquir$1 leas$1 or o!rwise secur$ or controll$ "u ?is section may n be physically develop$ or improv$ 9 anticipation ( a propos$ project until all requir$ environm5tal reviews = su* project h be5 complet$4 7c7 ,recipi5t-fund$ e>ly acquisition ( real prop]ty int]e/s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a recipi5t may c>ry out1 at ! exp5se ( ! su* recipi5t1 acquisitions ( int]e/s 9 real prop]ty = a project be=e completion ( ! review process requir$ = a project "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 )\t affect+ subsequ5t approvals requir$ = a project by ! ,/ate or any ,f$]al ag5cy4 7#b7 ,eligibility = reimbursem5t ,f9ancial assi/ance aw>d$ "u *apt]s #bbi1 #bdc1 or #bdi may be us$ by a recipi5t to p>ticipate 9 ! paym5t ( co/s incurr$ by ! recipi5t = acquisition ( real prop]ty int]e/s1 acquir$ 9 advance ( any ,f$]al approval or au?orization1 if ! real prop]ty int]e/s are subsequ5tly incorporat$ into a capital project eligible = f9ancial assi/ance4 4 #ajejf4 ,direct loans & loan gu>antees 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bbdjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ or 7#f7 & ins]t+ 7#f71 or 7#g72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 freight %ipp]s t own or op]ate a plant or o!r facility1 solely = ! purpose ( con/ruct+ or enhanc+ a rail connection betwe5 a plant or facility & a railroad or a project eligible "u subsection 7b77#a77;,i72 & 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ or 7,c7 & ins]t+ 7,c71 or 7,i72 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ or 7,c72 or & ins]t+ 7,c71 7,f71 or 7,i722 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 to con/ruct1 enhance1 or relocate a freight %ipp] plant or facility to increase capacity = freight rail traffic1 includ+ a facility = /orage1 transload+1 production1 manufactur+1 or assembly1 & relat$ infra/ructure & activities1 s]v$ by ! railroad if ! borr[] confirms ! will+ness & ability ( a rail c>ri] to s]ve ! facility4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #ce1jjj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ej1jjj1jjjj1jjj2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,ext5t ( au?ority4--,! aggregate unpaid & ins]t -- ,limitation4-- 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! aggregate unpaid 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,special limitation ,assi/ance grant$ "u ?is section %all n exce$-- 7,a7 #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj 9 total aggregate l5d+ = projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,i71 ( :i* n less ?an #b1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be res]v$ = %ipp] projects s]v$ by freight railroads o!r ?an ,class ,i rail c>ri]s2 & 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj 9 total aggregate l5d+ = projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,f74 4 7b7 ,def9itions ,section #bbdja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#af7 ,transportation-ori5t$ developm5t project ,! t]m transportation-ori5t$ developm5t project means a project-- 7,a7 locat$ )9 mile walk+ di/ance ( a fix$ guideway transit facility1 bus rapid transit facility1 pass5g] rail /ation1 or multimodal facility provid$ t ! location includes s]vice by a pass5g] railroad2 7,b7 t consi/s entirely ( or includes resid5tial1 comm]cial1 public infra/ructure1 or mix$-use developm5t or o!r relat$ infra/ructure1 includ+ public or community space2 7,c7 t incorporates private inve/m5t2 7,d7 t-- 7i7 enhances ! effectiv5ess ( pass5g] rail transportation & is relat$ physically or functionally to pass5g] rail s]vice2 or 7ii7 e/abli%es new or enhanc$ coord9ation betwe5 pass5g] rail transportation & o!r transportation2 7,e7 = :i* ! project sponsor demon/rates ! ability to g5]ate new rev5ue = ! relevant pass5g] rail /ation1 facility1 or s]vice1 includ+ by increas+ rid]%ip1 increas+ t5ant lease paym5ts1 provid+ a fair %>e ( rev5ue t w be us$ = pass5g] rail transportation1 or c>ry+ out o!r activities t g5]ate rev5ue exce$+ co/s2 & 7,f7 bas$ on ! application = :i*1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t an appropriate value ( ! project w be re9ve/$ 9 ! relevant pass5g] rail /ation or s]vice4 4 7c7 ,priority projects ,section #bbdjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#i7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 are transportation-ori5t$ developm5t projects t incorporate h\s+ & t ! ,secret>y det]m9es1 bas$ on evid5ce submitt$ by ! project sponsor-- 7,a7 w result 9 developm5t appropriate to expect$ h\s+ dem& 9 ! project area2 or 7,b7 is locat$ 9 an area = :i* local policies promote h\s+ developm5t 9 locations accessible by pass5g] rail facilities4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,rev5ue project$ f a transportation-ori5t$ developm5t project4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7o7 ,h\s+ coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t 9 evaluat+ local policies promot+ h\s+ developm5t = purposes ( det]m9+ :e!r to prioritize an application = a project describ$ "u subsection 7c77#aj74 4 7d7 ,adm9i/ration ( direct loans & gu>antees ,section #bbdjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7m7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7m7 ,fees & *>ges 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y may n assess any fees1 includ+ us] fees1 or *>ges 9 connection ) a direct loan or loan gu>antee provid$ "u section #bbdjb4 7#b7 ,disclosure ,! ,secret>y %all develop & make publicly available a /raight=w>d1 scalable1 & reasonable fee /ructure ) respect to any fees t may apply "u ?is section4 7n7 ,guidance on eligibility requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all develop & make publicly available guidance on requirem5ts = a project describ$ 9 section #bbdjb7;b77#a77;,f7 to be eligible = assi/ance "u su* section1 includ+ guidance relat+ to ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,factors commonly assess$ :5 det]m9+ l5d] risk1 includ+ debt-s]vice cov]age ratio4 7#b7 ,f9ancial ?re%olds commonly evaluat$4 7#c7 ,contractual obligations & re/rictions associat$ ) ! loan4 7o7 ,compatibility ) local plans & coord9ation ) metropolitan plann+ organizations ,an applicant = a project describ$ "u section #bbdjb7;b77#a77;,f7 may-- 7#a7 coord9ate ) ! relevant metropolitan plann+ organization1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 provid+ timely notification to ! metropolitan plann+ organization dur+ ! plann+ or entitlem5t process2 & 7,b7 %>+ in=mation on project details1 transportation impacts1 & mitigation measures2 & 7#b7 7,a7 provide evid5ce ( a significant nexus ) a project on ! applicable transportation improvem5t program develop$ by a metropolitan plann+ organization "u section #acd7;j7 ( title #bc or section #ecca7;j7 ( ?is title1 & ! applicable /atewide transportation improvem5t program develop$ by a ,/ate "u section #ace7;g7 ( title #bc or section #eccb7;g7 ( ?is title2 or 7,b7 demon/rate compatibility ) ! long-range transportation plan develop$ by ! applicable metropolitan plann+ organization "u section #acd7;i7 ( title #bc or section #ecca7;i7 ( ?is title4 7p7 ,application ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 %all n apply to l& acquisition activities ) respect to a transportation-ori5t$ developm5t project1 except = compon5ts ( ! project locat$ )9 ! geographic b\nd>ies ( ! p>cel ( l& acquir$ t w be own$1 9 full or 9 "p1 by a public entity = ! majority ( ! loan t]m4 7#b7 ,categorical exclusions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a transportation-ori5t$ developm5t project t involves an activity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be categorically exclud$ f ! requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,b7 ,activities describ$ ,an activity describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph is any ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,rehabilitation or conv]sion ( an exi/+ (fice build+ to resid5tial or mix$ use )9 sub/antially ! same footpr9t4 7ii7 ,recon/ruction or con/ruction ( a new comm]cial build+ prim>ily us+ l& di/urb$ = transportation use z describ$ 9 section #gga4aah7;c77#i7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 or di/urb$ l& adjac5t to l& di/urb$ = transportation use4 4 #ajejg4 ,vet]an to supply *a9 employee action plan 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 & ,secret>y ( ,labor1 %all develop & make public an action plan to be kn[n z ! ,vet]an to ,supply ,*a9 ,employee ,action ,plan4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 develop+ ! ,vet]an to ,supply ,*a9 ,action ,plan1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 id5tify-- 7,a7 b>ri]s memb]s ( ! arm$ =ces eligible = presep>ation c\nsel+ "u section #aadb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & vet]ans face :5 se>*+ = employm5t1 dur+ ! hir+ process1 or 9 tra9+ to become supply *a9 employees2 7,b7 *all5ges supply *a9 employ]s face :5 recruit+1 hir+1 or reta9+ memb]s ( ! arm$ =ces eligible = presep>ation c\nsel+ "u section #aadb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & vet]ans2 7,c7 regulatory burd5s employ]s face 9 ! hir+ ( supply *a9 employees1 especially = employees t are memb]s ( ! arm$ =ces eligible = presep>ation c\nsel+ "u section #aadb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or vet]ans2 7,d7 regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates :i* h ! greate/ work=ce ne$ = supply *a9 employees2 & 7,e7 b>ri]s & indu/ry tr5ds t directly or indirectly disc\rage memb]s ( ! arm$ =ces eligible = presep>ation c\nsel+ "u section #aadb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & vet]ans f pursu+1 atta9+1 & rema9+ 9 supply *a9 c>e]s2 7#b7 highlight-- 7,a7 ! specific k1 skills1 & abilities memb]s ( ! arm$ =ces eligible = presep>ation c\nsel+ "u section #aadb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & vet]ans possess t are critical = supply *a9 c>e]s & any compet5cy gaps t %\ld be address$2 7,b7 opportunities to exp& or enhance exi/+ initiatives = memb]s ( ! arm$ =ces eligible = presep>ation c\nsel+ "u section #aadb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or vet]ans to become supply *a9 employees2 & 7,c7 ways to improve supply *a9 employ] outrea* programs & enhance exi/+ tra9+1 m5tor%ip1 education1 & advancem5t programs t w\ld increase ! p>ticipation & engagem5t ( memb]s ( ! arm$ =ces eligible = presep>ation c\nsel+ "u section #aadb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & vet]ans 9 ! supply *a9 work=ce2 7#c7 recomm5d specific %ort- & long-t]m actions ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 or ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor c take to help memb]s ( ! arm$ =ces eligible = presep>ation c\nsel+ "u section #aadb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & vet]ans become supply *a9 employees2 & 7#d7 consult ) ! transportation supply *a9 indu/ry1 modal transportation supply *a9 employ]s1 & organizations repres5t+ modal transportation supply *a9 employees4 7c7 ,supply *a9 employee def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m supply *a9 employee means an individual directly employ$ 9 ! facilitation ( ! movem5t ( goods4 #ajejh4 ,lead ag5cy = environm5tal review purposes ,)9 ! ,dep>tm5t1 ! ,f$]al ag5cy t takes ! fir/ major ,f$]al action = a propos$ rail projects includ+ projects ) multiple coop]at+ ag5cies1 %all be ! lead ag5cy z describ$ "u section #ajg ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccf;a7 = c>ry+ out any requir$ environm5tal reviews4 #ajeji4 ,environm5tal review det]m9ation ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! sponsor ( a rail project files a complete environm5tal review application ) ! lead ag5cy )9 ! ,dep>tm5t1 z describ$ "u section #ajg ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccf;a71 ! lead ag5cy responsible = c>ry+ out any requir$ environm5tal reviews %all det]m9e :e!r ! project is-- 7#a7 categorically exclud$2 7#b7 requires ! completion ( an environm5tal assessm5t2 or 7#c7 requires ! completion ( an environm5tal impact /atem5t4 #ajeaj4 ,exp$it$ consultation process 7a7 ,/reaml9+ ,9 conduct+ ! process "u section #ajf ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccf71 9 accordance ) sections #hjj4c ?r\gh #hjj4f ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration & ! appropriate (fic] f ! ,/ate ,hi/oric ,pres]vation ,(fice or ,tribal ,hi/oric ,pres]vation ,(fice %all det]m9e if m ?an #a elem5t ( su* process c be complet$ simultane\sly4 7b7 ,simultane\s execution ,if ! ,adm9i/rator & ! appropriate (fic] det]m9e t m ?an #a elem5t c be simultane\sly complet$1 ! ,adm9i/rator & ! appropriate (fic] %all ensure compliance ) subsections 7c7 & 7d7 ( section #hjj4b ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 #ajeaa4 ,te*nical assi/ance ,section #bjajh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,te*nical assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 at ! reque/ ( an eligible applicant = a project "u *apt]s #bbi1 #bdi1 & #bea ( ?is title1 provide te*nical assi/ance to su* entity = su* project2 & 7,b7 ?r\gh a competitive bid process & subject to appropriations1 ent] into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 & o!r agreem5ts ) national nonpr(it organizations t h ! appropriate demon/rat$ capacity & exp]tise to provide rail-relat$ te*nical assi/ance "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,contracts & ,agreem5ts ,contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 & agreem5ts ent]$ into pursuant to p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all be us$ to develop be/ practices = project developm5t & grant applications & to-- 7,a7 provide te*nical assi/ance to eligible applicants "u su* *apt]s to-- 7i7 improve ! safety1 effici5cy1 & reliability ( freight & pass5g] rail transportation2 7ii7 r$uce conge/ion & facilitate rid]%ip gr[? 9 int]city pass5g] rail transportation1 includ+ ?r\gh ! developm5t ( & ar\nd int]city pass5g] rail /ations2 7iii7 promote employee & pass5g] safety2 7iv7 assi/ ) ! compliance ( ! applicable requirem5ts (-- 7,i7 ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,,ii7 ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 & 7,,iii7 section #bbije ( ?is title2 7v7 assi/ ) ! developm5t1 deploym5t1 & acquisition ( roll+ /ock1 includ+ ?r\gh multi-/ate equipm5t leas+ pools2 7vi7 adm9i/] funds receiv$ f ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 9 compliance ) ,f$]al law2 & 7vii7 assi/ ) eligible grant applications "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 provide tra9+1 guidance & educational programs to ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration eligible grant applicants & recipi5ts 9 coop]ation ) ! ag5cy1 ,/ate transportation dep>tm5ts1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & national & int]national entities relat$ to freight & int]city pass5g] rail transportation1 includ+ c\rses 9 rec5t developm5ts1 te*niques1 & proc$ures relat$ to-- 7i7 plann+2 7ii7 managem5t2 7iii7 environm5tal factors2 7iv7 acquisition & jo9t use rights-(-way2 7v7 eng9e]+ & ar*itectural design2 7vi7 procurem5t /rategies & turnkey approa*es = freight & int]city pass5g] rail sy/ems2 7vii7 new te*nologies2 7viii7 accessibility improvem5ts = individuals ) disabilities2 7ix7 con/ruction1 con/ruction managem5t1 insurance1 & risk managem5t2 7x7 ma9t5ance2 7xi7 contract adm9i/ration2 7xii7 inspection2 7xiii7 innovative f9ance2 7xiv7 workplace safety2 7xv7 rail transportation security2 & 7xvi7 eligible grant applications "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,treatm5t ,te*nical assi/ance provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n be consid]$ a gu>antee ( future selection ( ! applicable project "u any program "u *apt]s #bbi1 #bdi1 & #bea ( ?is title4 7#d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,build ,am]ica #bej ,act1 & e ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7,a7 a description ( ea* project t receiv$ te*nical assi/ance "u ?is subsection dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 7,b7 an evaluation ( ! activities c>ri$ out by ea* organization describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b72 & 7,c7 measurable outcomes & impacts ( ! programs fund$ "u ?is section4 7#e7 ,availability ( am\nts ,! ,secret>y %all )hold #e p]c5t ( funds allocat$ to ,project ,managem5t ,ov]sight f *apt]s #bbi1 #bdc1 & #bdi to pay = ! co/ ( eligible activities "u ?is section4 4 #ajeab4 ,am5dm5t to all[ ,,rrif direct loans to be /ructur$ z int]e/-only loan ,section #bbdjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,int]e/-only loans 7,a7 ,initial repaym5t ( direct loan ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 a recipi5t ( a direct loan /ructur$ z an int]e/-only loan "u subsection 7p7 %all use su* loan to ref9ance-- 7i7 ano!r direct loan issu$ to ! recipi5t "u ?is section2 or 7ii7 o!r debt ( ! recipi5t incurr$ = purposes ( f9anc+ ! project t is ! subject ( ! application = ! direct loan /ructur$ z an int]e/-only loan4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,a direct loan /ructur$ z an int]e/-only loan "u subsection 7p7 may n be us$ to ref9ance any loan /ructur$ z an int]e/-only loan4 7ii7 ,direct loans /ructur$ z int]e/-only loans "u ?is section %all n be us$ be us$ to ref9ance ano!r direct loan or o!r debt1 z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 = projects describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,f7 or 7,i7 ( subsection 7b77#a7 ( ?is section4 7,c7 ,all[able uses ( excess am\nts ,a recipi5t ( a direct loan /ructur$ z an int]e/-only loan "u subsection 7p7 %all use any funds rema9+ aft] ! repaym5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 9 accordance ) ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7,d7 ,limitations on use ,a direct loan /ructur$ z an int]e/-only loan "u subsection 7p7 %all n be us$ to make discretion>y divid5d paym5ts or to r$uce ! equity %>e ( ! capital /ructure ( ! project4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7p7 ) respect to a direct loan /ructur$ z an int]e/-only loan1 ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ,int]e/ %all & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7p7 ) respect to a direct loan /ructur$ z an int]e/-only loan1 int]e/ %all2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ a direct loan provid$ "u ?is section & ins]t+ a direct loan provid$ "u ?is section 7o!r ?an a direct loan /ructur$ z an int]e/-only loan "u subsection 7p772 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7 by /rik+ f non-,f$]al fund+ s\rces4 & ins]t+ f-- 7i7 non-,f$]al fund+ s\rces2 or 7ii7 a direct loan "u ?is section t is /ructur$ z an int]e/-only loan "u subsection 7p74 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7p7 ,direct loans /ructur$ z int]e/-only loans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,^u issuance ( a direct loan "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may /ructure ! loan z an int]e/-only loan if ! t]m ( ! loan is n long] ?an #aj ye>s4 7#b7 ,repaym5t s*$ule ,) respect to any direct loan /ructur$ z an int]e/-only loan "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a repaym5t s*$ule requir+-- 7,a7 p]iodic int]e/-only paym5ts1 beg9n+ n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( disbursem5t ( su* loan1 on ! out/&+ balance ( ! loan2 & 7,b7 t all obligations ( ! loan are satisfi$ n lat] ?an ! f9al maturity date ( ! loan4 7#c7 ,def]r$ paym5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if at any "t aft] ! date ( disbursem5t ( a direct loan /ructur$ z an int]e/-only loan "u p>agraph 7#a7 ! obligor is unable to pay a p]iodic int]e/-only paym5t pursuant to ! applicable repaym5t s*$ule1 ! ,secret>y1 subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 may all[1 = a maximum aggregate "t ( #a ye> ov] ! duration ( ! loan1 ! obligor to add ! am\nt ( any su* unpaid int]e/-only paym5t to ! out/&+ balance ( ! loan4 7,b7 ,int]e/ ,a paym5t def]r$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all accrue int]e/ "u p>agraph 7#b7 until ! loan is fully repaid4 7#d7 ,p5alties = miss$ or def]r$ paym5ts ,! ,secret>y may impose on any recipi5t ( a direct loan /ructur$ z an int]e/-only loan "u p>agraph 7#a7 su* p5alties or fees z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y = failure to pay a p]iodic int]e/-only paym5t "u ! applicable repaym5t s*$ule or = def]r+ a paym5t "u p>agraph 7#d74 7#e7 ,limitation ,! secret>y %all make int]e/-only loans only available to projects on a railroad or railroad prop]ty4 4 #ajeac4 ,use ( c]ta9 grant funds to pay ,,rrif cr$it risk premiums 7a7 ,am5dm5ts to ,,rrif ) respect to direct loans ,section #bbdjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ may accept on behalf ( an applicant = assi/ance "u ?is section & all t foll[s & ins]t+ may--2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,9 lieu ( or 9 comb9ation ) & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 9 lieu ( or 9 comb9ation ) 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ) respect to applicants = loan gu>antees or a modification !re( "u ?is section1 accept on behalf ( ! applicant a commitm5t f a non-,f$]al s\rce1 includ+ a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t or ag5cy or public b5efit corporation or public au?ority !re(1 to fund 9 :ole or 9 "p cr$it risk premiums & modification co/s ) respect to ! loan gu>antee t is ! subject ( ! application or modification2 & 7ii7 ) respect to applicants = direct loans or a modification !re( "u ?is section1 accept on behalf ( ! applicant1 to fund 9 :ole or 9 "p cr$it risk premiums & modification co/s ) respect to ! loan t is ! subject ( ! application or modification-- 7,i7 a commitm5t describ$ 9 clause 7i72 7,,ii7 grant funds issu$ "u sections #bbijg or #bdiaa or *apt] #bdc ( ?is title2 or 7,,iii7 a comb9ation ( ! fund+ s\rces describ$ 9 subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii74 7,b7 ,limitations 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 no ev5t %all ! aggregate ( appropriations ( budget au?ority & cr$it risk premiums describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to a direct loan or loan gu>antee be less ?an ! co/ ( t direct loan or loan gu>antee4 7ii7 ,applicability ,subp>agraph 7,a7 %all only apply to projects on a railroad or railroad prop]ty4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y %all return cr$it risk premiums paid1 & int]e/ accru$ on su* premiums1 & ins]t+ ,) respect to ea* cr$it risk premium paid ) funds o!r ?an ,f$]al grant funds issu$ "u section #bbijg or #bdiaa1 ! ,secret>y %all return ea* su* premium1 & int]e/ accru$ on ea* su* premium12 7#b7 9 subsection 7i77#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,coord9at$ application process ) respect to grant programs ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! application process develop$ pursuant to ?is subsection ) ! application processes = grants "u sections #bbijg & #bdiaa to ensure t an entity apply+ = a direct loan "u ?is section-- 7i7 may apply sequ5tially or simultane\sly = any su* grant2 & 7ii7 may indicate on ! application = ! direct loan t ! cr$it risk premium ( ! loan1 if approv$1 is to be paid = us+ any su* grant1 if ! applicant is select$ to receive su* grant4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7n7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! proce$s & ins]t+ ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! proce$s2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ if su* loan is repayable f non-,f$]al funds4 & ins]t+ if-- 7#a7 ! cr$it risk premium ( su* loan 0 n paid = us+ ,f$]al grant funds issu$ "u section #bbijg or #bdiaa2 & 7#b7 su* loan is repayable f non-,f$]al funds4 4 7b7 ,am5dm5ts to ,,crisi grant program ,section #bbijg7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#ae7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,o71 respectively2 7#b7 by /rik+ ,! foll[+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,all[able use = paym5t ( ,,rrif loan cr$it risk premiums ,a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is eligible to receive grant funds "u ?is section = use pay+ a cr$it risk premium ( a loan "u section #bbdjb ( ?is title if ! loan is approv$ to f9ance su* project4 4 7c7 ,am5dm5ts to ,,niprpp grant program ,section #bdiaa7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 & ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c72 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 & ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 7z am5d$7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,g71 respectively2 7#d7 by /rik+ ,! foll[+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,all[able use = paym5t ( ,,rrif loan cr$it risk premiums ,a capital project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is eligible to receive grants "u ?is section = use pay+ a cr$it risk premium ( a loan "u section #bbdjb ( ?is title if ! loan is approv$ to f9ance su* capital project4 4 7d7 ,am5dm5t to ,amtrak grant programs ,section #bdcje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,all[able use = paym5t ( ,,rrif loan cr$it risk premiums ,amtrak is eligible to receive grants = use pay+ a cr$it risk premium ( a loan "u section #bbdjb ( ?is title if ! loan is approv$ to f9ance su* capital project4 4 #ajead4 ,am5dm5t to e/abli% alt]native cr$it assessm5t pa?way = ,,rrif loan applicants 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #bbdja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ag7 ,qualifi$ f9ancial in/itution ,! t]m qualifi$ f9ancial in/itution means-- 7,a7 an insur$ depository in/itution z def9$ 9 section #c7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac7;c772 7,b7 an insur$ cr$it union z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,f$]al ,cr$it ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb72 or 7,c7 any o!r f9ancial in/itution t-- 7i7 is regulat$ or sup]vis$ by-- 7,i7 ! ,bo>d ( ,gov]nors ( ! ,f$]al ,res]ve ,sy/em2 7,,ii7 ! ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission2 7,,iii7 ! ,f$]al ,h\s+ ,f9ance ,ag5cy2 7,,iv7 ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration2 or 7,v7 any o!r ,f$]al f9ancial regulatory ag5cy2 7ii7 is regul>ly engag$ 9 ! bus9ess ( ext5d+ cr$it or mak+ cr$it det]m9ations2 & 7iii7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es has demon/rat$ exp]i5ce 9 ! und]writ+ or provision ( cr$it4 4 7b7 ,direct loans & loan gu>antees infra/ructure p>tn]s ,section #bbdjb7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,additional cr$itwor?9ess crit]ia ,9 evaluat+ a proposal submitt$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may consid]-- 7,a7 ! capital /ructure ( ! propos$ project1 includ+ ! suffici5cy & /ability ( ea* non-,f$]al fund+ s\rce2 7,b7 ! incorporation ( a capital /ructure ( ! propos$ project )-- 7i7 a program %>e1 "u ?is *apt]1 ( n m ?an #di p]c5t2 7ii7 a ca% equity contribution ( n less ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! e/imat$ total project co/2 & 7iii7 debt provid$ ?r\gh qualifi$ f9ancial in/itutions = an am\nt n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! e/imat$ total project co/2 7,c7 ! circum/ances ( ! applicant1 includ+ an applicant :o has-- 7i7 execut$ all con/ruction contracts expect$ to be necess>y = ! project2 7ii7 acquir$ or o!rwise res]v$ all rights-(-way expect$ to be necess>y = ! project2 & 7iii7 if applicable1 receiv$ an environm5tal categorical exclusion1 a f9d+ ( no significant impact1 or a record ( decision "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 ) respect to ! project2 7,d7 any cr$it risk assessm5ts conduct$ by o!r p>ticipants 9 ! capital /ructure ( ! project1 includ+ a description ( ! due dilig5ce & und]writ+ /&>ds appli$ qualifi$ f9ancial in/itutions or o!r capital provid]s2 7,e7 ! due dilig5ce & und]writ+ analysis c>ri$ out by qualifi$ f9ancial in/itutions provid+ debt "u subp>agraph 7,c77ii71 :i* may be us$ 9 comb9ation ) a cr$itwor?9ess analysis conduct$ by ! ,secret>y = a loan provid$ "u ?is section2 & 7,f7 = a project describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,f71 an alt]native demon/ration ( cr$itwor?9ess1 su* z-- 7i7 a jo9t liability agreem5t or equival5t betwe5 ! project lead & a division ( a ,/ate or local organization ) a suffici5t cr$it rat+2 or 7ii7 an alt]native rat+ or c]tification by a loan orig9ator-s]vic]4 7#i7 ,applicability ,! crit]ia 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#h7 %all only apply to projects on railroads or on railroad prop]ty4 4 #ajeae4 ,railroad rehabilitation & improvem5t f9anc+ program au?orization ( appropriations ,section #bbdjf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#a7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#b7 by /rik+ #c p]c5t & ins]t+ #aj p]c5t4 ,f ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,transportation #ajfja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #eabh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7#b7 #ge1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7#c7 #gf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7#d7 #gf1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7#e7 #gg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,haz>d\s mat]ials safety tra9+ grants ,f ! ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness ,fund e/abli%$ pursuant to section #eaaf7;h71 ! ,secret>y may exp5d #h1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca to c>ry out section #eajg7;e74 2 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 & 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7d74 #ajfjb4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials regi/ration fees ,section #eajh7;g7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ 7,c7 ,! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,transf] & deposit ,! ,secret>y %all 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ 7,b7 ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,adju/m5t ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ 7#b77;,a7 ,9 addition & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( clause 7ix7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,annual fee 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,9 addition to a fee e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & impose by regulation & collect an annual fee4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 ! fee e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be-- 7i7 at lea/ #bej b n m ?an #ejj f ea* p]son t-- 7,i7 is requir$ to file a regi/ration /atem5t "u ?is section2 & 7,,ii7 is id5tifi$ z-- 7aa7 a small bus9ess 7)9 ! mean+ ( "p #aba ( title #ac1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations772 or 7bb7 a nonpr(it organization t is describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & t is exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code2 & 7ii7 at lea/ #ejj b n m ?an #e1jjj f ea* p]son t-- 7,i7 is requir$ to file a regi/ration /atem5t "u ?is section2 & 7,,ii7 is n id5tifi$ z a small bus9ess 7)9 ! mean+ ( "p #aba ( title #ac1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations774 4 #ajfjc4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials safety tra9+ grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #eajg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+ by /rik+ ,tra9+ & ins]t+ ,haz>d\s mat]ials safety tra9+2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ( ! foll[+3 7,c7 = conduct+ national outrea* & tra9+ programs to assi/ communities 9 prep>+ = & respond+ to accid5ts & incid5ts involv+ ! transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials1 includ+ ,class #c flammable liquids by rail2 7,d7 = tra9+ ,/ate & local p]sonnel responsible = en=c+ ! safe transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials1 includ+ ,class #c flammable liquids2 7,e7 = tra9+ em]g5cy respond]s1 includ+ response activities = ! transportation ( crude oil1 e?anol1 flammable mat]ials1 & o!r haz>d\s commodities by rail1 consi/5t ) ,national ,fire ,protection ,association /&>ds2 & 7,f7 = tra9+ or response ge> ne$$ = volunte] or c>e] fire dep>tm5ts1 or a comb9ation ( su* fire dep>tm5ts1 to address !rmal runaway1 includ+-- 7i7 equipm5t1 includ+ blankets to suppress !rmal runaway1 portable fire suppression ag5ts1 & o!r equipm5t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate1 to support ! suppression ( !rmal runaway result+ f ! transportation ( li?ium-ion cells or batt]ies2 7ii7 field-deploy$ residual-en]gy assessm5t & cell-integrity diagno/ics2 7iii7 devices to monitor environm5tal conditions & run(f control to assi/ ) cleanup aft] a !rmal runaway ev5t2 & 7iv7 access & conta9m5t tools1 ov]-pack sy/ems1 & packag+ = damag$1 defective1 or recall$ li?ium-ion batt]ies or cells4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ = hazmat employees & ins]t+ on haz>d\s mat]ials transportation safety1 includ+ by a nonpr(it organization t repres5ts fir/ respond]s or public (ficials responsible = coord9at+ disa/] response & is able to provide tra9+ to individuals responsible = respond+ to accid5ts & incid5ts involv+ haz>d\s mat]ials2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ a t>get population ( hazmat employees & ins]t+ ! t>get populations ref]5c$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,grant project size ,grants made "u ?is subsection %all n be m ?an #a1ejj1jjj p] aw>d annually4 7#d7 ,fund+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out ! grant program "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may use = ea* fiscal ye> any am\nts recov]$ dur+ su* fiscal ye> f grants aw>d$ "u ?is section or section #eaaf dur+ a prior fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,o!r haz>d\s mat]ials tra9+ activities ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 aft] provid+ grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 if funds rema9 available1 ! ,secret>y may use ! am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 to make grants "u-- 7,i7 section #eaaf7;a77#a77;,c72 & 7,,ii7 section #eaaf7;i72 7ii7 to conduct monitor+ & provide te*nical assi/ance "u section #eaaf7;e72 7iii7 to publi% & di/ribute ! em]g5cy response guidance ref]r$ to 9 section #eaaf7;h77#c72 & 7iv7 to pay adm9i/rative co/s 9 accordance ) section #eaaf7;h77#d74 7,c7 ,obligation limitation ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 = ea* fiscal ye>1 am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n be includ$ 9 ! obligation limitation = ! ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness grant program = t fiscal ye>4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7i74 7b7 ,con=m+ *ange ,section #eaaf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7j72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7k7 z subsection 7j72 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7j71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ subsections 7i7 & 7j7 ( ?is section & "u subsections 7e7 & 7i7 ( section #eajg & ins]t+ subsection 7i7 ( ?is section & "u subsection 7e7 ( section #eajg4 #ajfjd4 ,incorporation ( special p]mits into haz>d\s mat]ials regulations ,section #eaag ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7 by /rik+ #b ye>s & may & ins]t+ #d ye>s & may2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f7 by /rik+ #aj-ye> & ins]t+ #h-ye>4 #ajfje4 ,h>monization ( safety regulations ,section #eabj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7c7 z subsection 7e72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,h>monization ( safety regulations 7#a7 ,tim+ ( update to or issuance ( regulatory *anges ,9 any case 9 :i* ! ,secret>y has det]m9$ t an update to or issuance ( a regulation is necess>y due to a *ange or e/abli%m5t ( an int]national /&>d or requirem5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 includ+ a cov]$ int]national /&>d1 ! ,secret>y %all issue an int]im f9al rule n lat] ?an #f mon?s be=e ! effective date ( ! applicable *ange or e/abli%m5t4 7#b7 ,cov]$ int]national /&>d def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ int]national /&>d means-- 7,a7 ! ,int]national ,m>itime ,dang]\s ,goods ,code2 7,b7 ! ,te*nical ,in/ructions = ! ,safe ,transport ( ,dang]\s ,goods by ,air ( ! ,int]national ,civil ,aviation ,organization2 & 7,c7 ! ,unit$ ,nations ,recomm5dations on ! ,transport ( ,dang]\s ,goods--,model ,regulations4 7d7 ,discretion 9 adopt+ int]national /&>ds or requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may decl9e to adopt a *ange or e/abli%m5t ( an int]national /&>d or requirem5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! /&>d 0 improp]ly influ5c$ by a =eign c\ntry ( conc]n 7z def9$ 9 section #ajfch ( ! ,rese>* & ,developm5t1 ,competition1 & ,innovation ,act 7,public ,law #aag-afg2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibcg774 4 #ajfjf4 ,regulation ( =eign manufactur]s ( cyl9d]s us$ 9 transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cyl9d] ,! t]m cyl9d] means any cyl9d] specifi$ "u any ( sections #agh4cf ?r\gh #agh4fh ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#b7 ,=eign manufactur] ( cyl9d]s2 ,,fmoc ,! t]m =eign manufactur] ( cyl9d]s or ,,fmoc means an entity t manufactures cyl9d]s outside ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t are int5d$ to be repres5t$1 m>k$1 c]tifi$1 or sold z qualifi$ = use 9 transport+ a haz>d\s mat]ial 9 comm]ce 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,9 good /&+ ,! t]m 9 good /&+1 ) respect to an ,,fmoc1 means t ! ,,fmoc-- 7,a7 is approv$ by ! ,secret>y pursuant to section #ajg4hjg ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 & 7,b7 has demon/rat$ #c ye>s ( compliance )-- 7i7 "p #ajg ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 & 7ii7 *apt] #ea ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,approval ( =eign manufactur]s ( cyl9d]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations to provide t an approval provid$ to an ,,fmoc pursuant to section #ajg4hjg ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 %all be = a p]iod ( n long] ?an #a ye>1 except z provid$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 #e-ye> approval ,! ,secret>y may provide a #e-ye> approval ( an ,,fmoc pursuant to section #ajg4hjg ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 if ! foll[+ requirem5ts are met3 7,a7 ,! ,,fmoc atte/s t none ( ! cyl9d]s made by ! ,,fmoc are prohibit$ f entry to ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u section #cjg ( ! ,t>iff ,act ( #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #acjg74 7,b7 ,! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! ,,fmoc is 9 good /&+4 7#c7 ,facility inspections 7,a7 ,def9ition ( ob/ructs ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m ob/ructs means tak+ actions t are kn[n1 or reasonably %\ld be kn[n1 to prev5t1 h9d]1 or imp$e an inspection4 7,b7 ,p5alties ,! ,secret>y may susp5d or t]m9ate an approval ( an ,,fmoc if ! ,,fmoc ob/ructs or prev5ts ! ,secret>y f c>ry+ out an inspection "u section #ajg4hjg7;c7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#d7 ,int]action ) o!r /atutes1 agreem5ts1 regulations ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to prev5t ! h>monization ( cyl9d] /&>ds o!rwise au?oriz$ by law4 7#e7 ,o!r cause = susp5sion or t]m9ation ,! ,secret>y may susp5d or t]m9ate an approval ( an ,,fmoc on det]m9ation t ! ,,fmoc kn[+ly or int5tionally misrepres5t$ responses to ! ,secret>y requir$ by law1 includ+ "u subsection 7e74 7c7 ,reevaluation by reque/ = relat$ violations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate su* regulations z are necess>y to e/abli% a process1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 = any int]e/$ p>ty to reque/ a reevaluation ( ! approval ( ,,fmoc cyl9d]s "u section #ajg4hjg ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 to review ! accuracy & safety ( ! actions ( ! ,,fmoc4 7#b7 ,petition = reevaluation ,! regulations promulgat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all all[ an int]e/$ p>ty to file a petition if t p>ty has evid5ce ( inaccurate1 *ang$1 or fraudul5t atte/ations or responses made by an ,,fmoc to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7e74 7d7 ,notice & comm5t = applications by =eign manufactur]s ( cyl9d]s ,on receipt ( an application = approval "u section #ajg4hjg ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 publi% notification ( ! application on ! website ( ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration 9 a timely mann]2 & 7#b7 provide n less ?an #cj days = public comm5t on ! application prior to approval4 7e7 ,=eign manufactur]s li/+ approvals ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% & ma9ta9 on ! website ( ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration a li/ ( approv$ =eign manufactur]s ( cyl9d]s & ! duration ( ^? approvals4 7f7 ,au?oriz+ =eign inspections ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise section #ajg4hjg7;d7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations-- 7#a7 to require t 9 any case 9 :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es !re is good cause1 an inspection "u t section %all be c>ri$ out annually = su* duration z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate2 7#b7 to specify t a refusal ( inspection "u t section %all result 9 a loss ( ! /atus ( 9 good /&+2 7#c7 to all[ ! ,secret>y to reque/1 at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 production ( te/ & production records2 & 7,b7 r&om sample te/+2 & 7#d7 to all[ = ! recov]y ( all associat$ co/s ( =eign inspections to include travel1 "t1 & o!r co/s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 #ajfjg4 ,safety plac>ds 7a7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate a rulemak+ = ! ability ( plac>ds requir$ by "p #agb ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to )/& temp]atures common 9 ! uncontroll$ burn+ ( haz>d\s mat]ials transport$ by rail or by o!r modes ( surface transportation frequ5tly us$ to transport freight4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 det]m9e ! fire exposure conditions common 9 ! burn+ ( haz>d\s mat]ials t plac>ds %all be able to )/&1 includ+-- 7,a7 temp]ature ?re%olds2 & 7,b7 l5g? ( "t2 & 7#b7 consid] ! availability & reliability ( te/+ equipm5t t c be us$ to simulate ! fire exposure conditions 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7c7 ,consid]ations = adju/m5t ( plac>d mat]ials ,9 develop+ ! rulemak+ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 consid]-- 7,a7 safety b5efits2 7,b7 sci5tific data2 7,c7 co/s1 includ+ up front capital co/s & ongo+ ma9t5ance co/s2 7,d7 op]ational b5efits & *all5ges1 includ+ in/allation "t & compon5t availability2 & 7,e7 int]national1 fir/ respond]1 & o!r comm]cial ent]prises' exp]i5ces utiliz+ su* mat]ials2 & 7#b7 ga!r1 consid]1 &1 z appropriate1 incorporate input f relevant /akehold]s1 includ+-- 7,a7 manufactur]s ( plac>ds2 7,b7 entities conduct+ firepro( hazmat te/+2 7,c7 entities repres5t+ fir/ respond]s2 & 7,d7 entities repres5t+ op]ators engag$ 9 ! transport ( haz>d\s mat]ials4 #ajfjh4 ,/udy on limit$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5se haz>d\s mat]ials endorsem5ts 7a7 ,/udy & assessm5t ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy & assessm5t inve/igat+ ! feasibility ( issu+ mat]ial-specific haz>d\s mat]ials endorsem5ts to a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se4 7b7 ,reque/ = in=mation ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a reque/ = in=mation seek+ input & comm5t on ! scope ( ! /udy & assessm5t requir$ "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,cont5ts ,! /udy & assessm5t "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 ! pot5tial utility ( a mat]ial-specific haz>d\s mat]ials endorsem5t to a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se = ! movem5t ( haz>d\s mat]ials 9 int]/ate & intra/ate comm]ce2 7#b7 :e!r su* an endorsem5t a*ieves equival5t levels ( safety = ! mat]ial be+ transport$ & equival5t levels ( safety = o!r highway us]s2 7#c7 issues relat$ to ! safe transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials1 ! ability ( regulatory ag5cies to monitor compliance1 driv] qualifications & tra9+1 & effects on op]ator liability2 7#d7 ! availability ( comm]cial liability insurance = ! transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials1 & :e!r limit$ endorsem5ts w l[] or increase ! co/ ( su* liability insurance2 7#e7 ! pot5tial co/s & b5efits ( su* an endorsem5t2 & 7#f7 any o!r factors id5tifi$ ?r\gh ! reque/ = in=mation process "u subsection 7b74 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! clos+ ( ! public submission p]iod ( ! reque/ = in=mation requir$ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate ! /udy & assessm5t requir$ "u subsection 7a74 #ajfji4 ,real-"t tra9 consi/ in=mation rulemak+ evaluation 7a7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an ,june #bd1 #bjbg1 ! ,secret>y %all1 tak+ into acc\nt ! rule titl$ ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials3 ,,fa/ ,act ,requirem5ts = ,real-,"t ,tra9 ,consi/ ,in=mation publi%$ on ,june #bd1 #bjbd 7#hi ,f$4 ,reg4 #ebief71 und]take an evaluation reg>d+ :e!r em]g5cy respond]s1 includ+ volunte]s & p]sonnel ( em]g5cy communication c5t]s1 h access to real-"t tra9 consi/ in=mation suffici5t = purposes ( respond+ to incid5ts4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! evaluation "u subsection 7a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,an assessm5t ( outrea* to em]g5cy respond]s & :e!r ! activities ( ! railroad indu/ry1 ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 & o!r relevant organizations are suffici5t to meet ! ne$s ( su* em]g5cy respond]s ) respect to access & provision ( real-"t tra9 consi/ in=mation4 7#b7 ,id5tification ( any gaps ) respect to access & provision ( real-"t tra9 consi/ in=mation to su* em]g5cy respond]s & ! ne$s ( su* em]g5cy respond]s ) respect to real-"t tra9 consi/ in=mation4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! completion ( ! evaluation "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report includ+ ! results ( ! evaluation & any *anges implem5t$ by ! ,secret>y s9ce completion ( ! evaluation to ensure em]g5cy respond]s1 includ+ volunte]s & p]sonnel ( em]g5cy communication c5t]s1 h access to real-"t tra9 consi/ in=mation4 7d7 ,class ,i railroad2 ,class ,,ii railroad2 ,class ,,iii railroad def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]ms ,class ,i railroad1 ,class ,,ii railroad1 & ,class ,,iii railroad h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ajfaj4 ,/udy on exception = intra/ate transportation ( diesel fuel 9 support ( logg+ or timb] op]ations 7a7 ,report requir$ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on :e!r to create an exception simil> to ! exception = agriculture "u section #agc4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 t applies to ! transportation ( diesel fuel by a logg+ or timb] company on local roads beg9n+ or end+ on logg+ or timb] company prop]ty4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,9 develop+ ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all consid] ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,:at legislative or regulatory revisions w\ld ne$ to be made to create a limit$ exception = ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,h[ _m ,/ates & :at road mileage1 by ,/ate1 w\ld be impact$ by su* a revision4 7#c7 ,:e!r ! exception %\ld be limit$ to roads own$ by logg+ or timb] companies4 7#d7 ,:at safety1 f9ancial1 & environm5tal impact ! #e ,/ates ) ! l>ge/ logg+ & timb] sectors w\ld exp]i5ce ) ?is *ange4 7#e7 ,:at legislative1 regulatory1 or ov]sight measures %\ld be adopt$ to ensure ?is exception only applies to local roads own$ by logg+ or timb] companies & t ! diesel mov$ on su* roads are = ! express purpose ( logg+ & timb] op]ations4 #ajfaa4 ,saf] tank c>s 7a7 ,phase-out s*$ule ,beg9n+ on ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbh1 no railroad tank c>1 reg>dless ( ! con/ruction date ( ! railroad tank c>1 may be us$ to transport ,class #c flammable liquid 9 pack+ gr\ps ,,ii or ,,iii 7o!r ?an ,class #c flammable liquids li/$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( section #gcjd7;b7 ( ! ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,transportation ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjae 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaee note771 reg>dless ( ! composition ( ! tra9 consi/1 unless su* tank c> meets or exce$s ,,dot-#aag1 ,,dot-#aag,p1 or ,,dot-#aag,r specification requirem5ts1 z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7b7 ,con=m+ regulatory am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all imm$iately remove or revise ! date-specific deadl9es 9 any applicable regulations or ord]s to ! ext5t necess>y to con=m ) ! requirem5t "u subsection 7a72 & 7,b7 may n en=ce any date-specific deadl9es or requirem5ts t are inconsi/5t ) ! requirem5t "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,except z requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to require ! ,secret>y to issue regulations to implem5t ?is section4 7c7 ,am5d+ ! phase-out date ,if ! ,secret>y1 bas$ on ! data conta9$ 9 ! report issu$ pursuant to subsection 7d71 det]m9e t ! phase-out date "u subsection 7a7 _c be met due to insuffici5t manufactur+ capacity or w\ld o!rwise result 9 significant impacts to int]/ate comm]ce1 ! ,secret>y %all delay ! phase-out s*$ul$ "u subsection 7a7 to ,may #a1 #bjbi4 7d7 ,,gao review ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all issue a report to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate t-- 7#a7 id5tifies ! manufactur+ capacity ( tank c> manufactur]s 9 ,nor? ,am]ica t manufacture tank c>s to meet ,,dot-#aag or ,,dot-#aag,p specification requirem5ts2 7#b7 id5tifies ! retr(it capacity ( tank c> manufactur]s & o!r entities 9 ,nor? ,am]ica t c retr(it ,,dot-#aaa tank c>s to meet ,,dot-#aag,r specification requirem5ts2 7#c7 e/imates ! s*$ule ( replac+ tank c>s curr5tly 9 s]vice t are rea*+ ! end ( _! life cycle2 7#d7 id5tifies ! numb] ( tank c>s t ne$ to be phas$ out or retr(itt$ "u subsection 7a7 & ! numb] t c\ld be retr(itt$2 & 7#e7 e/imates ! dem& = new tank c>s4 #ajfab4 ,requirem5ts = safe transport ( li?ium-ion batt]ies ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 "w ) ! ,unit$ ,nation ,subcommittee ( ,exp]ts on ! ,transportation ( ,dang]\s ,goods to revise ! provisions = design te/s 9 subsection #ch4c ( ! ,,un ,manual ( ,te/s & ,crit]ia to develop an impact te/ = li?ium-ion cells or batt]ies in/all$ & transport$ 9 c>go transport units & transport$ "u ,,un #cecf to all[ improv$ ability to )/& =ces exp]i5c$ 9 transport accid5ts )\t go+ into !rmal runaway2 7#b7 issue su* regulations z are necess>y to am5d section #agc4ahe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations to-- 7,a7 require li?ium-ion cells or batt]ies 7z def9$ 9 ,,un #cdhj7 to be (f]$ = comm]cial transport at a /ate ( *>ge n exce$+ #cj p]c5t ( ! rat$ capacity ( su* cells or batt]ies 7det]m9$ ?r\gh ! guidance & me?odology "u section #ch4c4b4c ( ! ,manual ( ,te/s & ,crit]ia ( ! ,unit$ ,nations72 & 7,b7 au?orize ! transportation ( li?ium-ion cells or batt]ies at a /ate ( *>ge great] ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! rat$ capacity ( su* cells or batt]ies only "u conditions approv$ by ! ,associate ,adm9i/rator = ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ( ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts 9 subp>t ,h ( "p #ajg ( title #di1 ,code ( ,regulations2 7#c7 issue su* regulations z are necess>y or promulgate f9al guidance on ! safe transportation ( damag$1 defective1 or recall$ li?ium-ion cells or batt]ies1 & su* regulations or guidance %all include guidance on ! packag+1 movem5t1 & disposal ( damag$1 defective1 or recall$ li?ium-ion cells or batt]ies2 & 7#d7 e #e ye>s1 review ! regulations & guidel9es "u ?is section & update su* regulations & guidel9es1 z appropriate1 to acc\nt = o!r em]g+ batt]ies or cells t pose a risk ( !rmal runaway z a result f a fire dur+ comm]cial transport4 #ajfac4 ,innovative !rmal run-away suppression /rategies 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #eaah7;c77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 & 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,h7 !rmal runaway ( li?ium-ion cells or batt]ies 9 comm]cial transport units1 includ+-- 7i7 ! effectiv5ess ( innovative te*nologies & me?ods to suppress su* !rmal runaway ( li?ium-ion cells or batt]ies 9 comm]cial transport units transport$ "u ,,un #cecf1 includ+ te*nologies & me?ods t d n use mat]ials li/$ 9 table #cjb4d ( section #cjb4d ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 & id5tifi$ by *emical ab/racts s]vice regi/ry numb]s #agfc-bc-a & #cce-fg-a2 7ii7 ! impact ( ! /ate ( *>ge ( a batt]y or cell on me?ods to suppress su* !rmal runaway2 & 7iii7 me?ods = em]g5cy respond]s to v]ify ! /ate ( *>ge ( a batt]y or cell exp]i5c+ !rmal runaway z a result ( a fire or cra% dur+ comm]cial transport4 4 7b7 ,o!r entities ,not)/&+ section #eaah7;c77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 addition to ! ,national ,academies1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into agreem5ts ) facilities t specialize 9 fire suppression te/+ to c>ry out section #eaah7;c77#c77;,h7 ( su* title 7z add$ by subsection 7a77 & %all require f su* facilities a report on ! f9d+s ( any te/s conduct$ pursuant to ! agreem5t4 7c7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! receipt ( all reports = :i* an agreem5t 0 ent]$ into "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all review ! f9d+s submitt$ by entities describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 & submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s detail$ 9 ea* report1 includ+ :i* fire suppression tools & te*niques 7 f\nd to be mo/ effective at suppress+ !rmal runaway result+ f a li?ium-ion cell or batt]y fire2 7#b7 ! impact ( ! /ate ( *>ge ( a batt]y on ! te*niques & tools /udi$ "u ! agreem5t2 7#c7 in=mation on ! be/ me?ods to v]ify ! /ate ( *>ge ( a li?ium-ion batt]y or cell aft] a nonconsumptive ev5t & h[ t in=mation c in=m decisions ab\t h[ to safely mitigate !rmal runaway2 & 7#d7 recomm5dations on :e!r1 bas$ on su* review1 updat$ guidance or tra9+ ( ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration is necess>y4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,( ! am\nts made available "u section #eabh7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all )hold #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca to ent] into an agreem5t to c>ry out section #eaah7;c77#c77;,h7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4