,,ii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ebae ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,august #c1 #bjbf,ms4 ,cortez ,masto 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,padilla1 ,mr4 ,van ,hollen1 ,mr4 ,bennet1 and ,ms4 ,rosen7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,finance ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf to extend and enhance certain tax credits for electric vehicles1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,cleaner ,transportation ,access for ,all ,act4 #b4 ,extension of credit for previously-owned clean vehicles 7a7 ,in general ,section #be;,e7g7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjca4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles acquired after ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 #c4 ,extension of clean vehicle credit 7a7 ,in general ,section #cj;,d of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77iv71 by striking during calendar year #bjbf and inserting after ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77iii71 by striking during calendar year #bjbf and inserting after ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjca4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles acquired after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #d4 ,extension and enhancement of alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit 7a7 ,extension ,section #cj;,c7i7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking ,june #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjca4 7b7 ,enhancement 7#a7 ,elimination of eligible census tract requirement ,section #cj;,c7c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,vehicle charging equipment installed at a residence ,section #cj;,c7c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as amended by paragraph 7#a71 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,vehicle charging equipment installed at a residence ,in the case of an individual1 with respect to any qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property which is-- 7,a7 installed on or in connection with a dwelling unit which is used as a residence by such individual1 and 7,b7 capable of charging the battery of a motor vehicle propelled by electricity1 subsection 7a7 shall be applied by substituting #ej percent for #cj percent4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #e4 ,exempt facility bonds for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,section #adb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#af71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ag71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ah7 zero-emission vehicle infrastructure4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7q7 ,zero-,emission vehicle infrastructure 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#ah71 the term zero-emission vehicle infrastructure means any property 7not including a building and its structural components7 if such property is-- 7,a7 made available for use by-- 7i7 members of the general public1 7ii7 residents of a multi-family residential building1 or 7iii7 employees of a workplace or customers at a commercial location1 and 7,b7 used to charge or fuel zero-emissions vehicles1 but only if the property is located at the point where the vehicles are charged or fueled4 7#b7 ,inclusion of utility service connections ,the term zero-emission vehicle infrastructure shall include any utility service connections1 utility panel upgrades1 or contributions in aid of construction 7as described in section #aah7 which are required for the charging or fueling of zero-emissions vehicles4 7#c7 ,zero-emissions vehicle 7,a7 ,in general ,the term zero-emissions vehicle means-- 7i7 a zero-emission vehicle as defined in section #hh4ajb-id of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection71 or 7ii7 a vehicle that1 under any possible operational modes and conditions1 produces zero exhaust emissions of-- 7,i7 any criteria pollutant for which there are national ambient air quality standards under section #aji of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdji7 or precursor pollutant1 or 7,,ii7 any greenhouse gas4 7,b7 ,greenhouse gas ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term greenhouse gas means any of the following3 7i7 ,carbon dioxide4 7ii7 ,methane4 7iii7 ,nitrous oxide4 7iv7 ,hydrofluorocarbons4 7v7 ,perfluorocarbons4 7vi7 ,sulfur hexafluoride4 7#d7 ,zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure located within other facilities or projects ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 any zero-emission vehicle infrastructure located within-- 7,a7 a facility or project described in subsection 7a71 or 7,b7 an area adjacent to a facility or project described in subsection 7a7 that primarily serves vehicles traveling to or from such facility or project1 shall be treated as described in the paragraph in which such facility or project is described4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to obligations issued after the date which is #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #f4 ,joint ,office of ,energy and ,transportation 7a7 ,in general ,in addition to existing duties1 the ,joint ,office of ,energy and ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 support in the administration of grants under section #aea7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the program described in section #h7;a72 7#b7 serve as the ,federal coordinating body and source of information1 technical assistance1 and coordination with respect to the expansion of the use of electric vehicles1 including by developing a publicly accessible website with essential information relating to electric vehicles1 such as-- 7,a7 a map that depicts the nationwide network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 including such publicly accessible infrastructure available at ,federal facilities or sites1 such as facilities and land owned or managed by the ,national ,park ,service and the ,forest ,service2 7,b7 a complete listing of ,federal incentives and funding opportunities related to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 and 7,c7 a catalog of incentives and funding opportunities offered by each ,state related to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 7#c7 coordinate with1 and provide advice to1 other ,federal agencies1 including the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,department of the ,interior1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,general ,services ,administration1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and any other relevant ,federal agency1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,transportation1 with respect to the electrification of the ,united ,states transportation network through vehicles1 charging infrastructure1 and the supply chains of vehicles and charging infrastructure2 7#d7 coordinate within the ,department of ,transportation to ensure minimum standards for electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 with the goal of ensuring technological neutrality within in a manner that supports and reflects advancements in technology and changing fleet and consumer needs2 7#e7 provide technical assistance and advice to the electric vehicle industry and electric vehicle users to support the increased use of electric vehicles1 including-- 7,a7 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local communities1 including governmental agencies and departments in those communities responsible for public works and infrastructure1 airport authorities1 local school districts1 and other entities as appropriate2 7,b7 the domestic and imported automobile industry2 7,c7 the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry1 fleets1 ports1 and intermodal logistics facilities operators2 7,d7 transit agencies and other public sector fleets2 7,e7 electric utilities and other domestic energy providers1 including the transportation fueling industry2 7,f7 the workforce and organized labor in industries associated with transportation electrification1 including entities that provide educational and workforce training and enhanced worker safety2 7,g7 the battery supply chain1 the critical minerals supply chain1 and other supply chains for vehicles and charging infrastructure2 7,h7 the travel1 tourism1 and outdoor recreation industries and the communities that support those industries1 including high mileage fleets such as taxis and transportation network companies2 7,i7 law enforcement and first responders1 including by sharing information to support those entities in engaging with electric vehicle technology1 including safety and fire issues1 such as new tools and practices to combat and safely control electric vehicle battery fires2 and 7,j7 any other sectors1 as the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,transportation determine to be appropriate2 and 7#f7 consider increased adoption of electric vehicles at locations that support tourism1 including around airports1 and consideration of ways to support travel1 tourism1 and outdoor recreation sectors1 including through taking actions described in section #h7;d74 #g4 ,electric vehicle commission 7a7 ,in general ,section #bejjf of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aea note2 ,public ,law #aag-eh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking working group and inserting commission2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,commission ,the term commission means the electric vehicle commission established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting through the ,joint ,office of ,energy and ,transportation4 2 7#c7 by striking working group each place it appears and inserting commission2 7#d7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking #be and inserting #bh2 and 7ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking #ai and inserting #bb2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i77,i7-- 7i7 in item 7rr71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in item 7ss71 by striking and at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7tt7 the travel and tourism sector1 including specific consideration of the airport and rental car sectors2 7uu7 the public land or outdoor recreation sectors2 and 7vv7 firefighters1 law enforcement1 or other first responders2 and 2 7#e7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,working group and inserting ,commission2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ix71 by striking travel2 and inserting the following3 8travel1 including the electrification of-- 7,i7 travel1 tourism1 and outdoor recreation1 such as airports and the ability of long-haul travelers to use electric vehicles1 including rental cars1 taxis1 rideshares1 and other similar shuttle services2 and 7,,ii7 transportation associated with travelers to1 from1 and within units of the ,national ,park ,system and other sites managed by ,federal land management agencies2 2 7,,ii7 in clause 7xv71 by striking and at the end2 7,,iii7 by redesignating clause 7xvi7 as clause 7xviii72 and 7,,iv7 by inserting after clause 7xv7 the following3 7xvi7 bidirectional charging capabilities and opportunities2 7xvii7 electric vehicle charger reliability challenges and solutions2 and 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 in the case of the fourth report1 by not later than #b years after the date on which the third report is required to be submitted under subparagraph 7,c74 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking clause 7vii7 and inserting the following3 7vii7 expand knowledge of the benefits of electric vehicles among consumers and the general public1 including-- 7,i7 through the development of consumer-facing labels on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure to better inform safe and efficient public use of the technology1 including standardized and reliable information on equivalent metrics to miles per gallon and battery life and maintenance2 and 7,,ii7 through trainings and the dissemination of information1 developed in consultation with domestic auto recyclers1 to help inform stakeholders1 including ,states and units of local government1 on the most effective process of safe disposal1 reuse1 and recycling of electric vehicle parts1 including batteries1 to avoid environmental concerns and community impacts and to ensure the efficient use of those parts2 2 7ii7 in clause 7ix71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in clause 7x71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7xi7 enhance coordination and information sharing-- 7,i7 with the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and the ,department of ,homeland ,security with respect to fire and other safety risks from electric vehicles and batteries1 including for first responders1 such as new tools and best practices to combat and safely control electric vehicle battery fires2 and 7,,ii7 the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration with respect to ensuring the safety of workers from fire and other safety risks from electric vehicles and batteries4 2 7#f7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 7#g7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,,faca ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act71 shall not apply to the commission4 2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated71 by striking third report required under subsection 7c77#b77;,c7 and inserting fourth report required under subsection 7c77#b77;,d74 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh2 #ace ,stat4 #dcd7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bejjf and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #bejjf4 ,electric vehicle commission4 4 #h4 ,national ,electric ,vehicle ,infrastructure ,program 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #e1jjj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 to remain available until expended1 for the ,national ,electric ,vehicle ,formula ,program described in paragraph 7#b7 of the matter under the heading highway infrastructure program under the heading ,federal ,highway ,administration under the heading ,department of ,transportation in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh2 #ace ,stat4 #adba7 7commonly known as the ,national ,electric ,vehicle ,infrastructure ,formula ,program7 7referred to in this section as the program71 of which-- 7#a7 #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca shall be used to carry out section #bejjf of that ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aea note2 ,public ,law #aag-eh72 and 7#b7 #aej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca shall be for administration of the ,joint ,office of ,energy and ,transportation4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,for the period of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 as part of the plan submitted by each ,state in carrying out the program1 each ,state shall include the strategy of the ,state-- 7,a7 to have completed any applicable infrastructure investments for the alternative fueling corridors in the ,state1 which may include publicly available charging infrastructure not funded under the program or otherwise operated by a private entity2 7,b7 to review and report existing charging infrastructure to best understand any needed maintenance1 repairs1 or upgrades to ensure the infrastructure is in working order and can support the traveling public2 7,c7 to review and report on efforts to ensure signage1 mapping1 and consumer education to ensure the awareness of charging infrastructure by road users2 7,d7 after completing investments under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 to use not less than #bj percent of the amounts allocated to the ,state during the period to address the remaining needs of the underserved in urban and other non-rural communities2 7ii7 to use not less than #bj percent of the amounts allocated to the ,state during the period to address the remaining needs of underserved rural communities2 7iii7 to use not less than #bj percent of the amounts allocated to the ,state during the period for planning and support for the development and deployment of charging infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty electric vehicles2 and 7iv7 to use not more than #aj percent of the amounts allocated to the ,state during the period for issues relating to workforce and safety of electric vehicles1 such as workforce training1 recruitment1 planning with local governments1 and safety planning and preparations with law enforcement and first responders2 and 7,e7 in carrying out subparagraph 7,d71 to create opportunities for individual communities1 nonprofits1 or private sector applicants to apply for individual subgrants to address public-facing charging needs for the residents1 customers1 or workers of those entities4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,joint ,office of ,energy and ,transportation1 may waive #a or more requirements under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to #a or more ,states if the ,joint ,office determines that there would be significant challenges or if a requirement would not be feasible4 7#c7 ,use of funds for grid upgrades ,in carrying out the program1 a ,state may use not more than #bj percent of the amounts apportioned to the ,state for energy grid upgrades to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure4 7#d7 ,updates ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall review1 and update as appropriate1 regulations to carry out the program to include updated standards1 including standards to support charging for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and that recognize the distinct business case of fleet charging4 7c7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a of each year1 the ,joint ,office of ,energy and ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation of the program1 including1 for the applicable period-- 7,a7 a description of the status of the plan of each ,state submitted in carrying out the program and whether the plan has been approved2 7,b7 a description of the funds provided to each ,state under the program2 7,c7 an identification of1 for each ,state1 charging infrastructure installed or repaired using funds under the program2 and 7,d7 the extent to which ,states have complied with subsections 7b7 and 7d7 and the status of implementation of those subsections4 7#b7 ,publication ,not later than #cj days after the date on which a report is submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,joint ,office of ,energy and ,transportation shall make the report publicly available on the website of the ,joint ,office4 7d7 ,increased adoption of electric vehicles at locations that support tourism1 including around airports 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,joint ,office of ,energy and ,transportation and the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall1 in carrying out the program1 include consideration of increased adoption of electric vehicles at locations that support travel1 tourism1 and outdoor recreation sectors1 including around airports1 including by-- 7,a7 requiring ,states and other recipients of funding under the program to provide planning for charging infrastructure that supports-- 7i7 popular corridors for long-haul travel2 7ii7 popular destinations and attractions for tourists2 7iii7 electrification strategies for increased adoption of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure at and around medium hub airports and large hub airports 7as those terms are defined in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code72 7iv7 the travel and tourism sectors1 including rental cars1 taxis1 rideshares1 and other similar shuttle services to expand the adoption of electric vehicles2 7v7 the outdoor recreation industry through the use of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure1 including at and around ,federal sites and land managed by a ,federal agency1 including the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,forest ,service1 and other ,federal land management agencies2 and 7vi7 locations not more than #be miles from ,federal sites and land described in clause 7v72 and 7,b7 emphasizing the importance of driver education on where and how to charge an electric vehicle when traveling within the ,state or locality4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,joint ,office of ,energy and ,transportation and the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall consult with travel and tourism industry stakeholders1 including the private sector1 ,state tourism offices1 and destination marketing organizations4 7#c7 ,guidance ,the ,joint ,office of ,energy and ,transportation and the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall issue guidance to clarify that funding under the program may be used to support highway and ,interstate access and units of the ,national ,park ,system1 national forests1 and other land and sites managed by a ,federal land management agency4 #i4 ,grants for charging and fueling infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated out of the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 to carry out section #aea7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7#a7 #djj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#b7 #dej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7#c7 #ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7#d7 #eej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7#e7 #fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca4 7b7 ,program improvements ,section #aea7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,h7 as subparagraph 7,i72 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 the following3 7,h7 a private entity2 or 2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking through 7,g7 and inserting through 7,h72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 or in the case of an eligible entity described in paragraph 7#c77;,h71 consider whether the private entity after paragraph 7#f72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 or in the case of an eligible entity described in paragraph 7#c77;,h71 consider whether the eligible entity has a plan after agreement2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 or in the case of an eligible entity described in paragraph 7#c77;,h71 for acquisition or installation1 after acquisition or installation2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f71 respectively2 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,use of partnerships 7i7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may submit an application in partnership with any other entity1 including a private entity1 that intends to participate in the implementation of an eligible project under this subsection and is integral to the success of the project4 7ii7 ,competitive procurement ,an eligible project carried out under this subsection for which the application was submitted by a partnership described in clause 7i7 shall be considered to satisfy section #bjj4cai of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7iii7 ,treatment ,for purposes of part #bjj of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations7-- 7,i7 an eligible entity described in paragraph 7#c77;,h7 shall be considered to be a non-,federal entity as defined in section #bjj4a of that title 7or a successor regulation7 with respect to a receipt of a grant under this subsection2 and 7,,ii7 a grant provided under this subsection to such an eligible entity shall be administered in accordance with guidance issued by the ,secretary applicable to non-,federal entities 7as so defined74 7,c7 ,workforce and safety ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use not more than #aj percent of the funds from the grant for activities relating to workforce and safety of electric vehicles1 such as workforce training through registered apprenticeships1 workforce recruitment1 planning with local governments1 and safety planning and preparations with law enforcement and first responders4 2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#aa7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ab71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following3 7#i7 ,set-asides 7,a7 ,traveler electrification set-aside ,of the amounts made available for each fiscal year to carry out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall use an amount equal to #aj percent to provide grants under this subsection for projects eligible under this subsection-- 7i7 for charging infrastructure that helps increase adoption and mobility of electric vehicles at and around airports2 or 7ii7 that support long-haul travel1 and the travel1 tourism1 and outdoor recreation sectors1 including in support of travel to and from ,federal sites and land managed by a ,federal agency1 including the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,forest ,service1 and other ,federal land management agencies4 7,b7 ,medium- and heavy-duty charging and fueling infrastructure ,of the amounts made available for each fiscal year to carry out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall use an amount equal to #aj percent to provide grants under this subsection for projects eligible under this subsection for charging and fueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles1 such as port and intermodal depot projects4 7,c7 ,insufficient applications ,if there are insufficient satisfactory applications for a fiscal year to carry out subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 the ,secretary shall use any unused amounts for other grants under this subsection4 4 #aj4 ,community flexibility for electric vehicle charging infrastructure ,section #aji7s7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,community flexibility ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including section #fhj4ajf7;b77#b7 of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 electric vehicle charging infrastructure funded under this title or by any other ,federal program may be installed using curbside designs to support community charging1 which may consist of #a or more charging ports that are co-located or distributed across separate pedestals1 curbside installations1 or nearby sites1 and such ports shall be treated collectively as a single station for purposes of ,federal law4 4 #aa4 ,low or no emission grants ,there is authorized to be appropriated out of the ,mass ,transit ,account of the ,highway ,trust ,fund to carry out section #ecci7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #a1aej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 #ab4 ,extending clean transportation access to ,,hov facilities ,section #aff7;b77#e77;,a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,before ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 if and inserting ,if4 #ac4 ,workforce ,section #eejg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 to target awareness of emerging technologies in transportation1 including intelligent or smart transportation1 cleaner transportation 7such as zero-emission vehicles and fueling infrastructure1 including electrification and hydrogen71 and autonomous mobility 7including unmanned aircraft systems74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #f1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #ad4 ,strategies to reduce the cost of transportation fuels in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of ,general ,services4 7#b7 ,chair ,the term ,chair means the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality4 7#c7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#d7 ,strategies ,the term strategies means the short-term and long-term strategies to reduce the cost of transportation fuels for consumers in the ,united ,states through ,federal conservation developed under subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,transportation fuel ,the term transportation fuel has the meaning given the term in section #baa7o77#a7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#a774 7b7 ,development of strategies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director1 the ,administrator1 and the ,chair1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall develop and publicly release short-term and long-term coordinated strategies to reduce the cost of transportation fuels for consumers in the ,united ,states through ,federal conservation4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the strategies shall include-- 7,a7 a plan on how the ,general ,services ,administration can immediately reduce fuel consumption by the ,federal ,government in the period during which the increase in the cost of transportation fuel per gallon in the ,united ,states as compared to the previous year is #cc percent or more2 7,b7 a plan to reduce the usage of transportation fuels by vehicles in the ,federal fleet by #aj percent below the average amount of transportation fuels used by those vehicles year over year1 subject to the condition that the plan shall not apply to transportation fuels needed for national defense1 homeland security1 or law enforcement purposes of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 an assessment of and report on the availability of alternative transportation fueling options1 such as electrification1 through ,federal fleets and personal vehicles used by ,federal employees1 for each ,federal agency2 and 7,d7 recommendations to ,congress on any legislation1 authorities1 or administrative actions necessary to reduce the cost of transportation fuels for consumers in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,implementation of strategies ,the ,director1 the ,administrator1 and the ,chair1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall implement the strategies developed under subsection 7b7 as quickly as practicable after those individuals determine that the increase in the cost of transportation fuel per gallon in the ,united ,states as compared to the previous year is #cc percent or more4 7d7 ,termination of strategies ,the ,director1 the ,administrator1 and the ,chair1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall cease implementing the strategies developed under subsection 7b7 on the date on which the increase in the cost of transportation fuel per gallon in the ,united ,states as compared to the previous year is less than #cc percent for a consecutive period of #ahj days beginning after the implementation of those strategies4 7e7 ,measurement ,in measuring the increase in the cost of transportation fuel per gallon in the ,united ,states under this section1 the ,director1 the ,administrator1 and the ,chair1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall use data from the ,motor ,gasoline ,price ,survey of the ,energy ,information ,administration4 7f7 ,savings provision ,the strategies developed under subsection 7b7 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 vehicles in the ,federal fleet that are not under the management of the ,administrator2 or 7#b7 vehicles under the management of the ,united ,states ,postal ,service4