MAP-21 Public Law 112–141, as amended MAP-21 141 117–58 Statute Compilation United States House of Representatives Office of the Legislative Counsel text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Statute Compilations USLM converter, version 20210527.1 2021-12-13 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act MAP-21 21st Century Act America Fast Forward Financing Innovation Act of 2012 Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 COASTAL Act of 2012 Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012 Consumer Option for an Alternative System to Allocate Losses Act of 2012 Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012 Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2012 Highway Investment, Job Creation, and Economic Growth Act of 2012 Mariah’s Act Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2012 Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of 2012 Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 Safe Roads Act of 2012 Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2012 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012 10008 112 2012-07-06 MAP-21 [(Public Law 112–141)] [As Amended Through P.L. 117–58, Enacted November 15, 2021] [Currency: This publication is a compilation of the text of Public Law 112-141. It was last amended by the public law listed in the As Amended Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law through the date of the enactment of the public law listed at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/comps/] [Note: While this publication does not represent an official version of any Federal statute, substantial efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. The official version of Federal law is found in the United States Statutes at Large and in the United States Code. The legal effect to be given to the Statutes at Large and the United States Code is established by statute (1 U.S.C. 112, 204).]
AN ACTMoving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) [23 U.S.C. 101 note] Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act” or the “MAP-21”. (b) Divisions.—This Act is organized into 8 divisions as follows: (1) Division A-Federal-aid Highways and Highway Safety Construction Programs. (2) Division B-Public Transportation. (3) Division C-Transportation Safety and Surface Transportation Policy. (4) Division D-Finance. (5) Division E-Research and Education. (6) Division F-Miscellaneous. (7) Division G-Surface Transportation Extension. (8) Division H-Budgetary Effects. (c) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. Sec. 3. DIVISION A— TITLE I— Subtitle A— Sec. 1101. Sec. 1102. Sec. 1103. Sec. 1104. Sec. 1105. Sec. 1106. Sec. 1107. Sec. 1108. Sec. 1109. Sec. 1110. Sec. 1111. Sec. 1112. Sec. 1113. Sec. 1114. Sec. 1115. Sec. 1119. Sec. 1120. Sec. 1121. Sec. 1122. Sec. 1123. Subtitle B— Sec. 1201. Sec. 1202. Sec. 1203. Subtitle C— Sec. 1301. Sec. 1302. Sec. 1303. Sec. 1304. Sec. 1305. Sec. 1306. Sec. 1307. Sec. 1308. Sec. 1309. Sec. 1310. Sec. 1311. Sec. 1312. Sec. 1313. Sec. 1314. Sec. 1315. Sec. 1316. Sec. 1317. Sec. 1318. [ Sec. 1319. Repealed. ] Sec. 1320. Sec. 1321. Sec. 1322. Sec. 1323. Subtitle D— Sec. 1401. Sec. 1402. Sec. 1403. Sec. 1404. Sec. 1405. Subtitle E— Sec. 1501. Sec. 1502. Sec. 1503. Sec. 1504. Sec. 1505. Sec. 1506. Sec. 1507. Sec. 1508. Sec. 1509. Sec. 1510. Sec. 1511. Sec. 1512. Sec. 1513. Sec. 1514. Sec. 1515. Sec. 1516. Sec. 1517. Sec. 1518. Sec. 1519. Sec. 1520. Sec. 1521. Sec. 1522. Sec. 1523. Sec. 1524. Sec. 1525. Sec. 1526. Sec. 1527. Sec. 1528. Sec. 1529. Sec. 1530. Sec. 1531. Sec. 1532. Sec. 1533. Sec. 1534. Sec. 1535. Sec. 1536. Sec. 1537. Sec. 1538. Sec. 1539. Subtitle F— Sec. 1601. Sec. 1602. Sec. 1603. Sec. 1604. Sec. 1605. Sec. 1606. Sec. 1607. Sec. 1608. TITLE II— Sec. 2001. Sec. 2002. DIVISION B— Sec. 20001. Sec. 20002. Sec. 20003. Sec. 20004. Sec. 20005. Sec. 20006. Sec. 20007. Sec. 20008. Sec. 20009. Sec. 20010. Sec. 20011. Sec. 20012. Sec. 20013. Sec. 20014. Sec. 20015. Sec. 20016. Sec. 20017. Sec. 20018. Sec. 20019. Sec. 20020. Sec. 20021. Sec. 20022. Sec. 20023. Sec. 20024. Sec. 20025. Sec. 20026. Sec. 20027. Sec. 20028. Sec. 20029. Sec. 20030. DIVISION C— TITLE I— Sec. 31001. Sec. 31002. Subtitle A— Sec. 31101. Sec. 31102. Sec. 31103. Sec. 31104. Sec. 31105. Sec. 31106. Sec. 31107. Sec. 31108. Sec. 31109. Subtitle B— Sec. 31201. Sec. 31202. Sec. 31203. Sec. 31204. Sec. 31205. Sec. 31206. Sec. 31207. Sec. 31208. Sec. 31209. Subtitle C— Sec. 31301. Sec. 31302. Sec. 31303. Sec. 31304. Sec. 31305. Sec. 31306. Sec. 31307. Sec. 31308. Sec. 31309. Sec. 31310. Sec. 31311. Sec. 31312. Sec. 31313. Sec. 31314. Subtitle D— Sec. 31401. Sec. 31402. Subtitle E— Sec. 31501. Sec. 31502. Sec. 31503. Sec. 31504. Sec. 31505. Subtitle F— Sec. 31601. TITLE II— Sec. 32001. Sec. 32002. Subtitle A— Sec. 32101. Sec. 32102. Sec. 32103. Sec. 32104. Sec. 32105. Sec. 32106. Sec. 32107. Sec. 32108. Sec. 32109. Sec. 32110. Sec. 32111. Sec. 32112. Subtitle B— Sec. 32201. Sec. 32202. Sec. 32203. Sec. 32204. Sec. 32205. Sec. 32206. Subtitle C— Sec. 32301. Sec. 32302. Sec. 32303. Sec. 32304. Sec. 32305. Sec. 32306. Sec. 32307. Sec. 32308. Subtitle D— Sec. 32401. Sec. 32402. Subtitle E— Sec. 32501. Sec. 32502. Sec. 32503. Sec. 32504. Sec. 32505. Sec. 32506. Sec. 32507. Sec. 32508. Sec. 32509. Subtitle F— Sec. 32601. Sec. 32602. Sec. 32603. Sec. 32604. Sec. 32605. Subtitle G— Sec. 32701. Sec. 32702. Sec. 32703. Sec. 32704. Sec. 32705. Sec. 32706. Sec. 32707. Sec. 32708. Sec. 32709. Sec. 32710. Sec. 32711. Subtitle H— Sec. 32801. Sec. 32802. Subtitle I— PART I— Sec. 32911. Sec. 32912. Sec. 32913. Sec. 32914. Sec. 32915. Sec. 32916. Sec. 32917. Sec. 32918. Sec. 32919. PART II— Sec. 32921. Sec. 32922. Sec. 32923. PART III— Sec. 32931. Sec. 32932. Sec. 32933. Sec. 32934. TITLE III— Sec. 33001. Sec. 33002. Sec. 33003. Sec. 33004. Sec. 33005. Sec. 33006. Sec. 33007. Sec. 33008. Sec. 33009. Sec. 33010. Sec. 33011. Sec. 33012. Sec. 33013. Sec. 33014. Sec. 33015. Sec. 33016. Sec. 33017. TITLE IV— Sec. 34001. Sec. 34002. TITLE V— Sec. 35001. Sec. 35002. Sec. 35003. DIVISION D— Sec. 40001. TITLE I— Sec. 40101. Sec. 40102. TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 40201. Subtitle B— PART I— Sec. 40211. PART II— Sec. 40221. Sec. 40222. PART III— Sec. 40231. Sec. 40232. Sec. 40233. Sec. 40234. PART IV— Sec. 40241. Sec. 40242. Subtitle C— Sec. 40251. DIVISION E— Sec. 50001. TITLE I— Sec. 51001. TITLE II— Sec. 52001. Sec. 52002. Sec. 52003. Sec. 52004. Sec. 52005. Sec. 52006. Sec. 52007. Sec. 52008. Sec. 52009. Sec. 52010. Sec. 52011. Sec. 52012. Sec. 52013. TITLE III— Sec. 53001. Sec. 53002. Sec. 53003. Sec. 53004. Sec. 53005. Sec. 53006. DIVISION F— TITLE I— Subtitle A— Sec. 100101. Subtitle B— Sec. 100111. Subtitle C— Sec. 100121. Sec. 100122. Sec. 100123. Sec. 100124. Sec. 100125. TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 100201. Sec. 100202. Sec. 100203. Sec. 100204. Sec. 100205. Sec. 100207. Sec. 100208. Sec. 100209. Sec. 100210. Sec. 100211. Sec. 100212. Sec. 100213. Sec. 100214. Sec. 100215. Sec. 100216. Sec. 100217. Sec. 100218. Sec. 100219. Sec. 100220. Sec. 100221. Sec. 100222. Sec. 100223. Sec. 100224. Sec. 100225. Sec. 100226. Sec. 100227. Sec. 100228. Sec. 100229. Sec. 100230. Sec. 100231. Sec. 100232. Sec. 100233. Sec. 100234. Sec. 100235. Sec. 100236. Sec. 100237. Sec. 100238. Sec. 100239. Sec. 100240. Sec. 100241. Sec. 100242. Sec. 100243. Sec. 100244. Sec. 100245. Sec. 100246. Sec. 100247. Sec. 100248. Sec. 100249. Subtitle B— Sec. 100251. Sec. 100252. Sec. 100253. Subtitle C— Sec. 100261. TITLE III— Sec. 100301. Sec. 100302. DIVISION G— Sec. 110001. TITLE I— Sec. 111001. TITLE II— Sec. 112001. Sec. 112002. Sec. 112003. TITLE III— Sec. 113001. Sec. 113002. Sec. 113003. Sec. 113004. Sec. 113005. Sec. 113006. Sec. 113007. TITLE IV— Sec. 114001. DIVISION H— Sec. 120001.
SEC. 2. [23 U.S.C. 101 note] DEFINITIONS. In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Department.—The term “Department” means the Department of Transportation. (2) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation.
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. (a) [23 U.S.C. 101 note] In General.—Except as otherwise provided, divisions A, B, C (other than sections 32603(d), 32603(g), 32912, and 34002 of that division) and E, including the amendments made by those divisions, take effect on October 1, 2012. (b) [23 U.S.C. 101 note] References.—Except as otherwise provided, any reference to the date of enactment of the MAP-21 or to the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012 in the divisions described in subsection (a) or in an amendment made by those divisions shall be deemed to be a reference to the effective date of those divisions.
DIVISION A—FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS AND HIGHWAY SAFETY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS </heading> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorizations and Programs </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1101">SEC. 1101. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following sums are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account):</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal-aid highway program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the national highway performance program under section 119 of title 23, United States Code, the surface transportation program under section 133 of that title, the highway safety improvement program under section 148 of that title, the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program under section 149 of that title, and to carry out section 134 of that title—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$37,476,819,674 for fiscal year 2013; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$37,798,000,000 for fiscal year 2014.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For credit assistance under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program under chapter 6 of title 23, United States Code—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$750,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2014.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal lands and tribal transportation programs.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal transportation program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the tribal transportation program under section 202 of title 23, United States Code, $450,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal lands transportation program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Federal lands transportation program under section 203 of title 23, United States Code, $300,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014, of which $240,000,000 of the amount made available for each fiscal year shall be the amount for the National Park Service and $30,000,000 of the amount made available for each fiscal year shall be the amount for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/a/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal lands access program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Federal lands access program under section 204 of title 23, United States Code, $250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Territorial and puerto rico highway program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the territorial and Puerto Rico highway program under section 165 of title 23, United States Code, $190,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s101">23 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress finds that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">while significant progress has occurred due to the establishment of the disadvantaged business enterprise program, discrimination and related barriers continue to pose significant obstacles for minority- and women-owned businesses seeking to do business in federally-assisted surface transportation markets across the United States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the continuing barriers described in subparagraph (A) merit the continuation of the disadvantaged business enterprise program;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress has received and reviewed testimony and documentation of race and gender discrimination from numerous sources, including congressional hearings and roundtables, scientific reports, reports issued by public and private agencies, news stories, reports of discrimination by organizations and individuals, and discrimination lawsuits, which show that race- and gender-neutral efforts alone are insufficient to address the problem;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the testimony and documentation described in subparagraph (C) demonstrate that discrimination across the United States poses a barrier to full and fair participation in surface transportation-related businesses of women business owners and minority business owners and has impacted firm development and many aspects of surface transportation-related business in the public and private markets; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the testimony and documentation described in subparagraph (C) provide a strong basis that there is a compelling need for the continuation of the disadvantaged business enterprise program to address race and gender discrimination in surface transportation-related business.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Small business concern.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">small business concern</quotedText>” means a small business concern (as the term is used in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">small business concern</quotedText>” does not include any concern or group of concerns controlled by the same socially and economically disadvantaged individual or individuals that have average annual gross receipts during the preceding 3 fiscal years in excess of $22,410,000, as adjusted annually by the Secretary for inflation.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">socially and economically disadvantaged individuals</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 8(d) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)) and relevant subcontracting regulations issued pursuant to that Act, except that women shall be presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged individuals for purposes of this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amounts for small business concerns.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except to the extent that the Secretary determines otherwise, not less than 10 percent of the amounts made available for any program under divisions A and B of this Act and section 403 of title 23, United States Code, shall be expended through small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual listing of disadvantaged business enterprises.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall annually—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">survey and compile a list of the small business concerns referred to in paragraph (2) in the State, including the location of the small business concerns in the State; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">notify the Secretary, in writing, of the percentage of the small business concerns that are controlled by—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/4/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">women;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/4/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (other than women); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/4/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals who are women and are otherwise socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Uniform certification.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish minimum uniform criteria for use by State governments in certifying whether a concern qualifies as a small business concern for the purpose of this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The minimum uniform criteria established under subparagraph (A) shall include, with respect to a potential small business concern—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/5/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on-site visits;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/5/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">personal interviews with personnel;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/5/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">issuance or inspection of licenses;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/5/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">analyses of stock ownership;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/5/B/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">listings of equipment;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/5/B/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">analyses of bonding capacity;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/5/B/vii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">listings of work completed;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/5/B/viii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">examination of the resumes of principal owners;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/5/B/ix" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">analyses of financial capacity; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/5/B/x" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">analyses of the type of work preferred.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish minimum requirements for use by State governments in reporting to the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/6/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information concerning disadvantaged business enterprise awards, commitments, and achievements; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/6/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the disadvantaged business enterprise program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1101/b/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance with court orders.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection limits the eligibility of an individual or entity to receive funds made available under divisions A and B of this Act and section 403 of title 23, United States Code, if the entity or person is prevented, in whole or in part, from complying with paragraph (2) because a Federal court issues a final order in which the court finds that a requirement or the implementation of paragraph (2) is unconstitutional. <i style="-uslm-dtd:italic" /></content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1102">SEC. 1102. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s104">23 U.S.C. 104 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OBLIGATION CEILING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subsection (e), and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the obligations for Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs shall not exceed—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$39,699,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$40,256,000,000 for fiscal year 2014; </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$40,256,000,000 for fiscal year 2015; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$7,134,218,915 for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 4, 2015.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The limitations under subsection (a) shall not apply to obligations under or for—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 125 of title 23, United States Code;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 147 of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1978 (23 U.S.C. 144 note; 92 Stat. 2714);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 9 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1981 (95 Stat. 1701);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subsections (b) and (j) of section 131 of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (96 Stat. 2119);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subsections (b) and (c) of section 149 of the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987 (101 Stat. 198);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/b/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sections 1103 through 1108 of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (105 Stat. 2027);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/b/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 157 of title 23, United States Code (as in effect on June 8, 1998);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/b/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 105 of title 23, United States Code (as in effect for fiscal years 1998 through 2004, but only in an amount equal to $639,000,000 for each of those fiscal years);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/b/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federal-aid highway programs for which obligation authority was made available under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (112 Stat. 107) or subsequent Acts for multiple years or to remain available until expended, but only to the extent that the obligation authority has not lapsed or been used;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/b/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 105 of title 23, United States Code (but, for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2012, only in an amount equal to $639,000,000 for each of those fiscal years);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/b/11" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 1603 of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 118 note; 119 Stat. 1248), to the extent that funds obligated in accordance with that section were not subject to a limitation on obligations at the time at which the funds were initially made available for obligation; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/b/12" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 119 of title 23, United States Code (but, for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2015, only in an amount equal to $639,000,000 for each of those fiscal years, and for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 4, 2015, only in an amount equal to $639,000,000, less any reductions that would have otherwise been required for that year by section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901a), then multiplied by 65⁄366 for that period).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distribution of Obligation Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each of fiscal years 2013 through 2015 and for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 4, 2015, the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not distribute obligation authority provided by subsection (a) for the fiscal year or period for—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts provided for administrative expenses and programs; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts authorized for the Bureau of Transportation Statistics;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not distribute an amount of obligation authority provided by subsection (a) that is equal to the unobligated balance of amounts or, for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 4, 2015, that is equal to 65⁄366 of such unobligated balance—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">made available from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for previous fiscal years the funds for which are allocated by the Secretary (or apportioned by the Secretary under sections 202 or 204 of title 23, United States Code); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which obligation authority was provided in a previous fiscal year;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall determine the proportion that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the obligation authority provided by subsection (a) for the fiscal year or period, less the aggregate of amounts not distributed under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection; bears to</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total of the sums authorized to be appropriated for the Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs (other than sums authorized to be appropriated for provisions of law described in paragraphs (1) through (11) of subsection (b) and sums authorized to be appropriated for section 119 of title 23, United States Code, equal to the amount referred to in subsection (b)(12) for the fiscal year or period), less the aggregate of the amounts not distributed under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall distribute the obligation authority provided by subsection (a), less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs (1) and (2), for each of the programs (other than programs to which paragraph (1) applies) that are allocated by the Secretary under this Act and title 23, United States Code, or apportioned by the Secretary under sections 202 or 204 of that title, by multiplying—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proportion determined under paragraph (3); by</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amounts authorized to be appropriated for each such program for the fiscal year or period; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall distribute the obligation authority provided by subsection (a), less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs (1) and (2) and the amounts distributed under paragraph (4), for Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs that are apportioned by the Secretary under title 23, United States Code (other than the amounts apportioned for the national highway performance program in section 119 of title 23, United States Code, that are exempt from the limitation under subsection (b)(12) and the amounts apportioned under sections 202 and 204 of that title) in the proportion that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title 23, United States Code, to each State for the fiscal year or period; bears to</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/c/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title 23, United States Code, to all States for the fiscal year or period.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Redistribution of Unused Obligation Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (c), the Secretary shall, after August 1 of each of fiscal years 2013 through 2016—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">revise a distribution of the obligation authority made available under subsection (c) if an amount distributed cannot be obligated during that fiscal year; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">redistribute sufficient amounts to those States able to obligate amounts in addition to those previously distributed during that fiscal year, giving priority to those States having large unobligated balances of funds apportioned under sections 144 (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) and 104 of title 23, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of Obligation Limitations to Transportation Research Programs.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), obligation limitations imposed by subsection (a) shall apply to contract authority for transportation research programs carried out under—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/e/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/e/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">division E of this Act.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Obligation authority made available under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/e/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">remain available for a period of 4 fiscal years; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/e/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed on obligations for Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for future fiscal years.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Redistribution of Certain Authorized Funds.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/f/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of distribution of obligation authority under subsection (c) for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2015 and for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 4, 2015, the Secretary shall distribute to the States any funds (excluding funds authorized for the program under section 202 of title 23, United States Code) that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/f/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year or period for Federal-aid highway programs; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/f/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary determines will not be allocated to the States (or will not be apportioned to the States under section 204 of title 23, United States Code), and will not be available for obligation, for the fiscal year or period because of the imposition of any obligation limitation for the fiscal year or period.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/f/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ratio.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds shall be distributed under paragraph (1) in the same proportion as the distribution of obligation authority under subsection (c)(5).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1102/f/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds distributed to each State under paragraph (1) shall be available for any purpose described in section 133(b) of title 23, United States Code. <i style="-uslm-dtd:italic" /></content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1103">SEC. 1103. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraphs (6), (7), (9), (12), (19), (20), (24), (25), (26), (28), (38), and (39);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (8), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (21), (22), (23), (27), (29), (30), (31), (32), (33), (34), (35), (36), and (37) as paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), (9), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24), (25), (26), (28), (29), (33), and (34), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Asset management. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">asset management</term>’ means a strategic and systematic process of operating, maintaining, and improving physical assets, with a focus on both engineering and economic analysis based upon quality information, to identify a structured sequence of maintenance, preservation, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement actions that will achieve and sustain a desired state of good repair over the lifecycle of the assets at minimum practicable cost.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4) (as redesignated by paragraph (2))—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or any project eligible for assistance under this title</term>” after “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of a highway</term>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">preliminary engineering, engineering, and design-related services directly relating to the construction of a highway project, including engineering, design, project development and management, construction project management and inspection, surveying, mapping (including the establishment of temporary and permanent geodetic control in accordance with specifications of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), and architectural-related services;”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/4/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">reconstruction,</term>” before “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">resurfacing</term>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/4/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and rehabilitation</term>” and inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">rehabilitation, and preservation</term>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/4/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (E) by striking “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">railway</term>” and inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">railway-highway</term>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/4/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (F) by striking “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">obstacles</term>” and inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">hazards</term>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (6) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public</term>” before “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">highway eligible</term>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">functionally</term>” before “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">classified</term>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (6) (as so redesignated) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal lands access transportation facility. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal Lands access transportation facility</term>’ means a public highway, road, bridge, trail, or transit system that is located on, is adjacent to, or provides access to Federal lands for which title or maintenance responsibility is vested in a State, county, town, township, tribal, municipal, or local government.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal lands transportation facility. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal lands transportation facility</term>’ means a public highway, road, bridge, trail, or transit system that is located on, is adjacent to, or provides access to Federal lands for which title and maintenance responsibility is vested in the Federal Government, and that appears on the national Federal lands transportation facility inventory described in section 203(c).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (11)(B) by inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">including public roads on dams</term>” after “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">drainage structure</term>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (14) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/8/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">as a</term>” and inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">as an air quality</term>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/8/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">air quality</term>” before “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">attainment area</term>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (18) (as so redesignated) by striking “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an undertaking to construct a particular portion of a highway, or if the context so implies, the particular portion of a highway so constructed or any other undertaking</term>” and inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">any undertaking</term>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (19) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/10/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the State transportation department and</term>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/10/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the recipient</term>” after “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</term>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/11" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (23) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="23">“(23) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety improvement project. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">safety improvement project</term>’ means a strategy, activity, or project on a public road that is consistent with the State strategic highway safety plan and corrects or improves a roadway feature that constitutes a hazard to road users or addresses a highway safety problem.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/12" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (26) (as so redesignated) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="27">“(27) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State strategic highway safety plan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State strategic highway safety plan</term>’ has the same meaning given such term in section 148(a).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/13" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (29) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="29">“(29) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation alternatives. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">transportation alternatives</term>’ means any of the following activities when carried out as part of any program or project authorized or funded under this title, or as an independent program or project related to surface transportation:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction, planning, and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other nonmotorized forms of transportation, including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety-related infrastructure, and transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction, planning, and design of infrastructure-related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities to access daily needs.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians, bicyclists, or other nonmotorized transportation users.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Community improvement activities, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inventory, control, or removal of outdoor advertising;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">vegetation management practices in transportation rights-of-way to improve roadway safety, prevent against invasive species, and provide erosion control; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">archaeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of a transportation project eligible under this title.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any environmental mitigation activity, including pollution prevention and pollution abatement activities and mitigation to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address stormwater management, control, and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoff, including activities described in sections 133(b)(11), 328(a), and 329; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/a/14" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (29) (as so redesignated) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30">“(30) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation systems management and operations. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">transportation systems management and operations</term>’ means integrated strategies to optimize the performance of existing infrastructure through the implementation of multimodal and intermodal, cross-jurisdictional systems, services, and projects designed to preserve capacity and improve security, safety, and reliability of the transportation system.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">transportation systems management and operations</term>’ includes—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">actions such as traffic detection and surveillance, corridor management, freeway management, arterial management, active transportation and demand management, work zone management, emergency management, traveler information services, congestion pricing, parking management, automated enforcement, traffic control, commercial vehicle operations, freight management, and coordination of highway, rail, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian operations; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordination of the implementation of regional transportation system management and operations investments (such as traffic incident management, traveler information services, emergency management, roadway weather management, intelligent transportation systems, communication networks, and information sharing systems) requiring agreements, integration, and interoperability to achieve targeted system performance, reliability, safety, and customer service levels.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31">“(31) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal transportation facility. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">tribal transportation facility</term>’ means a public highway, road, bridge, trail, or transit system that is located on or provides access to tribal land and appears on the national tribal transportation facility inventory described in section 202(b)(1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32">“(32) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Truck stop electrification system. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">truck stop electrification system</term>’ means a system that delivers heat, air conditioning, electricity, or communications to a heavy-duty vehicle.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1103/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 101(c) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">system</term>” and inserting “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">highway</term>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1104">SEC. 1104. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 103 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="103">“SEC. 103. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Highway System </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this title, the Federal-aid system is the National Highway System, which includes the Interstate System.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Highway System. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Description. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Highway System consists of the highway routes and connections to transportation facilities that shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">serve major population centers, international border crossings, ports, airports, public transportation facilities, and other intermodal transportation facilities and other major travel destinations;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meet national defense requirements; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">serve interstate and interregional travel and commerce.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Components. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Highway System described in paragraph (1) consists of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Highway System depicted on the map submitted by the Secretary of Transportation to Congress with the report entitled ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Pulling Together: The National Highway System and its Connections to Major Intermodal Terminals</quotedText>’ and dated May 24, 1996, and modifications approved by the Secretary before the date of enactment of the MAP-21.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other urban and rural principal arterial routes, and border crossings on those routes, that were not included on the National Highway System before the date of enactment of the MAP-21.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other connector highways (including toll facilities) that were not included in the National Highway System before the date of enactment of the MAP-21 but that provide motor vehicle access between arterial routes on the National Highway System and a major intermodal transportation facility.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A strategic highway network that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consists of a network of highways that are important to the United States strategic defense policy, that provide defense access, continuity, and emergency capabilities for the movement of personnel, materials, and equipment in both peacetime and wartime, and that were not included on the National Highway System before the date of enactment of the MAP-21;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include highways on or off the Interstate System; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be designated by the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and the States.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Major strategic highway network connectors that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consist of highways that provide motor vehicle access between major military installations and highways that are part of the strategic highway network but were not included on the National Highway System before the date of enactment of the MAP-21; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be designated by the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and the States.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modifications to nhs. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may make any modification, including any modification consisting of a connector to a major intermodal terminal, to the National Highway System that is proposed by a State if the Secretary determines that the modification—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meets the criteria established for the National Highway System under this title after the date of enactment of the MAP-21; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhances the national transportation characteristics of the National Highway System.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In proposing a modification under this paragraph, a State shall cooperate with local and regional officials.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Urbanized areas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In an urbanized area, the local officials shall act through the metropolitan planning organization designated for the area under section 134.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interstate System. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Description. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways within the United States (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) consists of highways designed, located, and selected in accordance with this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Design. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in clause (ii), highways on the Interstate System shall be designed in accordance with the standards of section 109(b).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Highways on the Interstate System in Alaska and Puerto Rico shall be designed in accordance with such geometric and construction standards as are adequate for current and probable future traffic demands and the needs of the locality of the highway.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Location. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Highways on the Interstate System shall be located so as—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to connect by routes, as direct as practicable, the principal metropolitan areas, cities, and industrial centers;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to serve the national defense; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the maximum extent practicable, to connect at suitable border points with routes of continental importance in Canada and Mexico.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection of routes. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the maximum extent practicable, each route of the Interstate System shall be selected by joint action of the State transportation departments of the State in which the route is located and the adjoining States, in cooperation with local and regional officials, and subject to the approval of the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maximum mileage. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The mileage of highways on the Interstate System shall not exceed 43,000 miles, exclusive of designations under paragraph (4).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modifications. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may approve or require modifications to the Interstate System in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures established under this subsection.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interstate system designations. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that a highway on the National Highway System meets all standards of a highway on the Interstate System and that the highway is a logical addition or connection to the Interstate System, the Secretary may, upon the affirmative recommendation of the State or States in which the highway is located, designate the highway as a route on the Interstate System.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designations as future interstate system routes. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to clauses (ii) through (vi), if the Secretary determines that a highway on the National Highway System would be a logical addition or connection to the Interstate System and would qualify for designation as a route on the Interstate System under subparagraph (A) if the highway met all standards of a highway on the Interstate System, the Secretary may, upon the affirmative recommendation of the State or States in which the highway is located, designate the highway as a future Interstate System route.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Written agreement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A designation under clause (i) shall be made only upon the written agreement of each State described in that clause that the highway will be constructed to meet all standards of a highway on the Interstate System by not later than the date that is 25 years after the date of the agreement.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to complete construction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a State described in clause (i) has not substantially completed the construction of a highway designated under this subparagraph by the date specified in clause (ii), the Secretary shall remove the designation of the highway as a future Interstate System route.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of removal. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Removal of the designation of a highway under clause (iii) shall not preclude the Secretary from designating the highway as a route on the Interstate System under subparagraph (A) or under any other provision of law providing for addition to the Interstate System.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retroactive effect. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An agreement described in clause (ii) that is entered into before August 10, 2005, shall be deemed to include the 25-year time limitation described in that clause, regardless of any earlier construction completion date in the agreement.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">References. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">No law, rule, regulation, map, document, or other record of the United States, or of any State or political subdivision of a State, shall refer to any highway designated as a future Interstate System route under this subparagraph, and no such highway shall be signed or marked, as a highway on the Interstate System, until such time as the highway—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is constructed to the geometric and construction standards for the Interstate System; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has been designated as a route on the Interstate System.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial responsibility. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in this title, the designation of a highway under this paragraph shall create no additional Federal financial responsibility with respect to the highway.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exemption of interstate system. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Interstate System shall not be considered to be a historic site under section 303 of title 49 or section 138 of this title, regardless of whether the Interstate System or portions or elements of the Interstate System are listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic Places.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Individual elements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraph (C)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary shall determine, through the administrative process established for exempting the Interstate System from section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470f), those individual elements of the Interstate System that possess national or exceptional historic significance (such as a historic bridge or a highly significant engineering feature); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">those elements shall be considered to be historic sites under section 303 of title 49 or section 138 of this title, as applicable.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction, maintenance, restoration, and rehabilitation activities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (B) does not prohibit a State from carrying out construction, maintenance, preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation activities for a portion of the Interstate System referred to in subparagraph (B) upon compliance with section 303 of title 49 or section 138 of this title, as applicable, and section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470f).”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion of Certain Route Segments on Interstate System.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1105(e)(5)(A) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (105 Stat. 2031; 109 Stat. 597; 115 Stat. 872) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and in subsections (c)(18) and (c)(20)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, in subsections (c)(18) and (c)(20), and in subparagraphs (A)(iii) and (B) of subsection (c)(26)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">that the segment</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">that the segment meets the Interstate System design standards approved by the Secretary under section 109(b) of title 23, United States Code, and is planned to connect to an existing Interstate System segment by the date that is 25 years after the date of enactment of the MAP-21.</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Route designation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1105(e)(5)(C)(i) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (105 Stat. 2032; 109 Stat. 598) is amended by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The routes referred to subparagraphs (A)(iii) and (B)(i) of subsection (c)(26) are designated as Interstate Route I-11.</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 103 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e2206" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“103. National Highway System.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 113.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 113 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Federal-aid systems</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal-aid highways</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of the Federal-aid systems</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal-aid highway</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 123.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 123(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended in the first sentence by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal-aid system</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal-aid highway</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 217.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 217(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended in the subsection heading by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">National Highway System</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">National Highway Performance Program</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 304.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 304 of title 23, United States Code, is amended in the first sentence by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Federal-aid highway systems</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal-aid highways</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1104/c/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 317.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 317(d) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">system</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">highway</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1105" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1105">SEC. 1105. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPORTIONMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1105/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 104 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="104">“SEC. 104. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apportionment </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Expenses. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to be made available to the Secretary for administrative expenses of the Federal Highway Administration—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$454,180,326 for fiscal year 2013; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$440,000,000 for fiscal year 2014.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amounts authorized to be appropriated by this subsection shall be used—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to administer the provisions of law to be funded from appropriations for the Federal-aid highway program and programs authorized under chapter 2;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to make transfers of such sums as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to the Appalachian Regional Commission for administrative activities associated with the Appalachian development highway system; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reimburse, as appropriate, the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Transportation for the conduct of annual audits of financial statements in accordance with section 3521 of title 31.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Division of State Apportionments Among Programs. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall distribute the amount apportioned to a State for a fiscal year under subsection (c) among the national highway performance program, the surface transportation program, the highway safety improvement program, and the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program, and to carry out section 134 as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National highway performance program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the national highway performance program, 63.7 percent of the amount remaining after distributing amounts under paragraphs (4) and (5).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Surface transportation program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the surface transportation program, 29.3 percent of the amount remaining after distributing amounts under paragraphs (4) and (5).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway safety improvement program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the highway safety improvement program, 7 percent of the amount remaining after distributing amounts under paragraphs (4) and (5).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program, an amount determined by multiplying the amount determined for the State under subsection (c) by the proportion that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount apportioned to the State for the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program for fiscal year 2009; bears to</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount of funds apportioned to the State for that fiscal year for the programs referred to in section 105(a)(2) (except for the high priority projects program referred to in section 105(a)(2)(H)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the MAP-21.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metropolitan planning. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out section 134, an amount determined by multiplying the amount determined for the State under subsection (c) by the proportion that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount apportioned to the State to carry out section 134 for fiscal year 2009; bears to</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount of funds apportioned to the State for that fiscal year for the programs referred to in section 105(a)(2) (except for the high priority projects program referred to in section 105(a)(2)(H)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the MAP-21.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Calculation of State Amounts. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">For fiscal year 2013. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Calculation of amount. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal year 2013, the amount for each State of combined apportionments for the national highway performance program under section 119, the surface transportation program under section 133, the highway safety improvement program under section 148, the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program under section 149, and to carry out section 134 shall be equal to the combined amount of apportionments that the State received for fiscal year 2012.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State apportionment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On October 1 of such fiscal year, the Secretary shall apportion the sum authorized to be appropriated for expenditure on the national highway performance program under section 119, the surface transportation program under section 133, the highway safety improvement program under section 148, the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program under section 149, and to carry out section 134 in accordance with subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">For fiscal year 2014. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State share. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal year 2014, the amount for each State of combined apportionments for the national highway performance program under section 119, the surface transportation program under section 133, the highway safety improvement program under section 148, the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program under section 149, and to carry out section 134 shall be determined as follows:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial amount. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The initial amount for each State shall be determined by multiplying the total amount available for apportionment by the share for each State which shall be equal to the proportion that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of apportionments that the State received for fiscal year 2012; bears to</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of those apportionments received by all States for that fiscal year.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adjustments to amounts. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The initial amounts resulting from the calculation under clause (i) shall be adjusted to ensure that, for each State, the amount of combined apportionments for the programs shall not be less than 95 percent of the estimated tax payments attributable to highway users in the State paid into the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State apportionment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On October 1 of such fiscal year, the Secretary shall apportion the sum authorized to be appropriated for expenditure on the national highway performance program under section 119, the surface transportation program under section 133, the highway safety improvement program under section 148, the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program under section 149, and to carry out section 134 in accordance with subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metropolitan Planning. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of amounts. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in clause (ii), the amounts apportioned to a State under subsection (b)(5) shall be made available by the State to the metropolitan planning organizations responsible for carrying out section 134 in the State.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">States receiving minimum apportionment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State that received the minimum apportionment for use in carrying out section 134 for fiscal year 2009 may, subject to the approval of the Secretary, use the funds apportioned under subsection (b)(5) to fund transportation planning outside of urbanized areas.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Unused funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any funds that are not used to carry out section 134 may be made available by a metropolitan planning organization to the State to fund activities under section 135.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distribution of amounts within states. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The distribution within any State of the planning funds made available to organizations under paragraph (1) shall be in accordance with a formula that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is developed by each State and approved by the Secretary; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">takes into consideration, at a minimum, population, status of planning, attainment of air quality standards, metropolitan area transportation needs, and other factors necessary to provide for an appropriate distribution of funds to carry out section 134 and other applicable requirements of Federal law.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 15 business days after the date of receipt by a State of a request for reimbursement of expenditures made by a metropolitan planning organization for carrying out section 134, the State shall reimburse, from amounts distributed under this paragraph to the metropolitan planning organization by the State, the metropolitan planning organization for those expenditures.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of population figures. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purpose of determining population figures under this subsection, the Secretary shall use the latest available data from the decennial census conducted under section 141(a) of title 13, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification of Apportionments. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on October 1 of each fiscal year, certify to each of the State transportation departments the amount that has been apportioned to the State under this section for the fiscal year; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to permit the States to develop adequate plans for the use of amounts apportioned under this section, advise each State of the amount that will be apportioned to the State under this section for a fiscal year not later than 90 days before the beginning of the fiscal year for which the sums to be apportioned are authorized.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice to states. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary has not made an apportionment under this section for a fiscal year beginning after September 30, 1998, by not later than the date that is the twenty-first day of that fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit, by not later than that date, to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, a written statement of the reason for not making the apportionment in a timely manner.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apportionment calculations. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The calculation of official apportionments of funds to the States under this title is a primary responsibility of the Department and shall be carried out only by employees (and not contractors) of the Department.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on use of funds to hire contractors. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds made available under this title shall be used to hire contractors to calculate the apportionments of funds to States.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of Highway and Transit Funds. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of highway funds for transit projects. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraph (B), amounts made available for transit projects or transportation planning under this title may be transferred to and administered by the Secretary in accordance with chapter 53 of title 49.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal share. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this title relating to the non-Federal share shall apply to the amounts transferred under subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of transit funds for highway projects. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraph (B), amounts made available for highway projects or transportation planning under chapter 53 of title 49 may be transferred to and administered by the Secretary in accordance with this title.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal share. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of chapter 53 of title 49 relating to the non-Federal share shall apply to amounts transferred under subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of funds among states or to federal highway administration. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary may, at the request of a State, transfer amounts apportioned or allocated under this title to the State to another State, or to the Federal Highway Administration, for the purpose of funding 1 or more projects that are eligible for assistance with amounts so apportioned or allocated.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apportionment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The transfer shall have no effect on any apportionment of amounts to a State under this section.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds suballocated to urbanized areas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts that are apportioned or allocated to a State under subsection (b)(3) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the MAP-21) or subsection (b)(2) and attributed to an urbanized area of a State with a population of more than 200,000 individuals under section 133(d) may be transferred under this paragraph only if the metropolitan planning organization designated for the area concurs, in writing, with the transfer request.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of obligation authority. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Obligation authority for amounts transferred under this subsection shall be transferred in the same manner and amount as the amounts for the projects that are transferred under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall make available to the public, in a user-friendly format via the Internet, a report that describes—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount obligated, by each State, for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs during the preceding fiscal year;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the balance, as of the last day of the preceding fiscal year, of the unobligated apportionment of each State by fiscal year under this section;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the balance of unobligated sums available for expenditure at the discretion of the Secretary for such highways and programs for the fiscal year; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the rates of obligation of funds apportioned or set aside under this section, according to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">program;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">funding category of subcategory;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">type of improvement;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sub-State geographical area, including urbanized and rural areas, on the basis of the population of each such area.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1105/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 146(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sections 104(b)(l) and 104(b)(3)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(2)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1106" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1106">SEC. 1106. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL HIGHWAY PERFORMANCE PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1106/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 119 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="119">“SEC. 119. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National highway performance program </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish and implement a national highway performance program under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of the national highway performance program shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide support for the condition and performance of the National Highway System;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide support for the construction of new facilities on the National Highway System; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure that investments of Federal-aid funds in highway construction are directed to support progress toward the achievement of performance targets established in an asset management plan of a State for the National Highway System.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible Facilities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (d), to be eligible for funding apportioned under section 104(b)(1) to carry out this section, a facility shall be located on the National Highway System, as defined in section 103.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible Projects. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds apportioned to a State to carry out the national highway performance program may be obligated only for a project on an eligible facility that is—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a project or part of a program of projects supporting progress toward the achievement of national performance goals for improving infrastructure condition, safety, mobility, or freight movement on the National Highway System; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consistent with sections 134 and 135; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">for 1 or more of the following purposes:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, preservation, or operational improvement of segments of the National Highway System.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction, replacement (including replacement with fill material), rehabilitation, preservation, and protection (including scour countermeasures, seismic retrofits, impact protection measures, security countermeasures, and protection against extreme events) of bridges on the National Highway System.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction, replacement (including replacement with fill material), rehabilitation, preservation, and protection (including impact protection measures, security countermeasures, and protection against extreme events) of tunnels on the National Highway System.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Inspection and evaluation, as described in section 144, of bridges and tunnels on the National Highway System, and inspection and evaluation of other highway infrastructure assets on the National Highway System, including signs and sign structures, earth retaining walls, and drainage structures.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Training of bridge and tunnel inspectors, as described in section 144.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction, rehabilitation, or replacement of existing ferry boats and ferry boat facilities, including approaches, that connect road segments of the National Highway System.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, and preservation of, and operational improvements for, a Federal-aid highway not on the National Highway System, and construction of a transit project eligible for assistance under chapter 53 of title 49, if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the highway project or transit project is in the same corridor as, and in proximity to, a fully access-controlled highway designated as a part of the National Highway System;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the construction or improvements will reduce delays or produce travel time savings on the fully access-controlled highway described in clause (i) and improve regional traffic flow; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the construction or improvements are more cost-effective, as determined by benefit-cost analysis, than an improvement to the fully access-controlled highway described in clause (i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Bicycle transportation and pedestrian walkways in accordance with section 217.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Highway safety improvements for segments of the National Highway System.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Capital and operating costs for traffic and traveler information monitoring, management, and control facilities and programs.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">“(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Development and implementation of a State asset management plan for the National Highway System in accordance with this section, including data collection, maintenance, and integration and the cost associated with obtaining, updating, and licensing software and equipment required for risk-based asset management and performance-based management.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">“(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Infrastructure-based intelligent transportation systems capital improvements.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="M">“(M) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Environmental restoration and pollution abatement in accordance with section 328.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="N">“(N) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Control of noxious weeds and aquatic noxious weeds and establishment of native species in accordance with section 329.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="O">“(O) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Environmental mitigation efforts related to projects funded under this section, as described in subsection (g).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="P">“(P) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction of publicly owned intracity or intercity bus terminals servicing the National Highway System.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Performance Management. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State shall develop a risk-based asset management plan for the National Highway System to improve or preserve the condition of the assets and the performance of the system.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance driven plan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State asset management plan shall include strategies leading to a program of projects that would make progress toward achievement of the State targets for asset condition and performance of the National Highway System in accordance with section 150(d) and supporting the progress toward the achievement of the national goals identified in section 150(b).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing a risk-based asset management plan, the Secretary shall encourage States to include all infrastructure assets within the right-of-way corridor in such plan.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan contents. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State asset management plan shall, at a minimum, be in a form that the Secretary determines to be appropriate and include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary listing of the pavement and bridge assets on the National Highway System in the State, including a description of the condition of those assets;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">asset management objectives and measures;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">performance gap identification;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lifecycle cost and risk management analysis;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a financial plan; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">investment strategies.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement for plan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 120, with respect to the second fiscal year beginning after the date of establishment of the process established in paragraph (8) or any subsequent fiscal year, if the Secretary determines that a State has not developed and implemented a State asset management plan consistent with this section, the Federal share payable on account of any project or activity carried out by the State in that fiscal year under this section shall be 65 percent.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification of plan development process. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date on which a State submits a request for approval of the process used by the State to develop the State asset management plan for the National Highway System, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the process; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">certify that the process meets the requirements established by the Secretary; or</content></subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">deny certification and specify actions necessary for the State to take to correct deficiencies in the State process.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recertification. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less frequently than once every 4 years, the Secretary shall review and recertify that the process used by a State to develop and maintain the State asset management plan for the National Highway System meets the requirements for the process, as established by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Opportunity to cure. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary denies certification under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall provide the State with—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not less than 90 days to cure the deficiencies of the plan, during which time period all penalties and other legal impacts of a denial of certification shall be stayed; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a written statement of the specific actions the Secretary determines to be necessary for the State to cure the plan.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance achievement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State that does not achieve or make significant progress toward achieving the targets of the State for performance measures described in section 150(d) for the National Highway System for 2 consecutive reports submitted under this paragraph shall include in the next report submitted a description of the actions the State will undertake to achieve the targets.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Process. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the MAP-21, the Secretary shall, by regulation and in consultation with State departments of transportation, establish the process to develop the State asset management plan described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interstate System and NHS Bridge Conditions. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Condition of interstate system. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalty. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, during 2 consecutive reporting periods, the condition of the Interstate System, excluding bridges on the Interstate System, in a State falls below the minimum condition level established by the Secretary under section 150(c)(3), the State shall be required, during the following fiscal year—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to obligate, from the amounts apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(1), an amount that is not less than the amount of funds apportioned to the State for fiscal year 2009 under the Interstate maintenance program for the purposes described in this section (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the MAP-21), except that for each year after fiscal year 2013, the amount required to be obligated under this clause shall be increased by 2 percent over the amount required to be obligated in the previous fiscal year; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to transfer, from the amounts apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(2) (other than amounts suballocated to metropolitan areas and other areas of the State under section 133(d)) to the apportionment of the State under section 104(b)(1), an amount equal to 10 percent of the amount of funds apportioned to the State for fiscal year 2009 under the Interstate maintenance program for the purposes described in this section (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the MAP-21).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restoration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The obligation requirement for the Interstate System in a State required by subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year shall remain in effect for each subsequent fiscal year until such time as the condition of the Interstate System in the State exceeds the minimum condition level established by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Condition of nhs bridges. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalty. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that, for the 3-year-period preceding the date of the determination, more than 10 percent of the total deck area of bridges in the State on the National Highway System is located on bridges that have been classified as structurally deficient, an amount equal to 50 percent of funds apportioned to such State for fiscal year 2009 to carry out section 144 (as in effect the day before enactment of MAP-21) shall be set aside from amounts apportioned to a State for a fiscal year under section 104(b)(1) only for eligible projects on bridges on the National Highway System.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restoration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The set-aside requirement for bridges on the National Highway System in a State under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year shall remain in effect for each subsequent fiscal year until such time as less than 10 percent of the total deck area of bridges in the State on the National Highway System is located on bridges that have been classified as structurally deficient, as determined by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Environmental Mitigation. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible activities. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In accordance with all applicable Federal law (including regulations), environmental mitigation efforts referred to in subsection (d)(2)(O) include participation in natural habitat and wetlands mitigation efforts relating to projects funded under this title, which may include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">participation in mitigation banking or other third-party mitigation arrangements, such as—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purchase of credits from commercial mitigation banks;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the establishment and management of agency-sponsored mitigation banks; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purchase of credits or establishment of in-lieu fee mitigation programs;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contributions to statewide and regional efforts to conserve, restore, enhance, and create natural habitats and wetlands; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the development of statewide and regional environmental protection plans, including natural habitat and wetland conservation and restoration plans.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion of other activities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The banks, efforts, and plans described in paragraph (1) include any such banks, efforts, and plans developed in accordance with applicable law (including regulations).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms and conditions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following terms and conditions apply to natural habitat and wetlands mitigation efforts under this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Contributions to the mitigation effort may—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take place concurrent with, or in advance of, commitment of funding under this title to a project or projects; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">occur in advance of project construction only if the efforts are consistent with all applicable requirements of Federal law (including regulations) and State transportation planning processes.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Credits from any agency-sponsored mitigation bank that are attributable to funding under this section may be used only for projects funded under this title, unless the agency pays to the Secretary an amount equal to the Federal funds attributable to the mitigation bank credits the agency uses for purposes other than mitigation of a project funded under this title.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preference. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the discretion of the project sponsor, preference shall be given, to the maximum extent practicable, to mitigating an environmental impact through the use of a mitigation bank, in-lieu fee, or other third-party mitigation arrangement, if the use of credits from the mitigation bank or in-lieu fee, or the other third-party mitigation arrangement for the project, is approved by the applicable Federal agency.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1106/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s119">23 U.S.C. 119 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition Period.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1106/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), until such date as a State has in effect an approved asset management plan and has established performance targets as described in sections 119 and 150 of title 23, United States Code, that will contribute to achieving the national goals for the condition and performance of the National Highway System, but not later than 18 months after the date on which the Secretary promulgates the final regulation required under section 150(c) of that title, the Secretary shall approve obligations of funds apportioned to a State to carry out the national highway performance program under section 119 of that title, for projects that otherwise meet the requirements of that section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1106/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may extend the transition period for a State under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that the State has made a good faith effort to establish an asset management plan and performance targets referred to in that paragraph.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1106/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 119 and inserting the following:<foreign 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National highway performance program.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1107" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1107">SEC. 1107. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EMERGENCY RELIEF. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 125 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="125">“SEC. 125. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Emergency relief </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to this section and section 120, an emergency fund is authorized for expenditure by the Secretary for the repair or reconstruction of highways, roads, and trails, in any area of the United States, including Indian reservations, that the Secretary finds have suffered serious damage as a result of—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a natural disaster over a wide area, such as by a flood, hurricane, tidal wave, earthquake, severe storm, or landslide; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">catastrophic failure from any external cause.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restriction on Eligibility. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of construction phase. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">construction phase</quotedText>’ means the phase of physical construction of a highway or bridge facility that is separate from any other identified phases, such as planning, design, or right-of-way phases, in the State transportation improvement program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restriction. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In no case shall funds be used under this section for the repair or reconstruction of a bridge—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that has been permanently closed to all vehicular traffic by the State or responsible local official because of imminent danger of collapse due to a structural deficiency or physical deterioration; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if a construction phase of a replacement structure is included in the approved Statewide transportation improvement program at the time of an event described in subsection (a).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the limitations described in paragraph (2), there are authorized to be appropriated from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) such sums as are necessary to establish the fund authorized by this section and to replenish that fund on an annual basis.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The limitations referred to in paragraph (1) are that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">not more than $100,000,000 is authorized to be obligated in any 1 fiscal year commencing after September 30, 1980, to carry out this section, except that, if for any fiscal year the total of all obligations under this section is less than the amount authorized to be obligated for the fiscal year, the unobligated balance of that amount shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">remain available until expended; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be in addition to amounts otherwise available to carry out this section for each year; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">pending such appropriation or replenishment, the Secretary may obligate from any funds appropriated at any time for obligation in accordance with this title, including existing Federal-aid appropriations, such sums as are necessary for the immediate prosecution of the work herein authorized; and</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">funds obligated under this subparagraph shall be reimbursed from the appropriation or replenishment.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may expend funds from the emergency fund authorized by this section only for the repair or reconstruction of highways on Federal-aid highways in accordance with this chapter, except that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no funds shall be so expended unless an emergency has been declared by the Governor of the State with concurrence by the Secretary, unless the President has declared the emergency to be a major disaster for the purposes of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) for which concurrence of the Secretary is not required; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary has received an application from the State transportation department that includes a comprehensive list of all eligible project sites and repair costs by not later than 2 years after the natural disaster or catastrophic failure.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost limitation. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of comparable facility. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">comparable facility</quotedText>’ means a facility that meets the current geometric and construction standards required for the types and volume of traffic that the facility will carry over its design life.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total cost of a project funded under this section may not exceed the cost of repair or reconstruction of a comparable facility.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Debris removal. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The costs of debris removal shall be an eligible expense under this section only for—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an event not declared a major disaster or emergency by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an event declared a major disaster or emergency by the President under that Act if the debris removal is not eligible for assistance under section 403, 407, or 502 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b, 5173, 5192).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Territories. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total obligations for projects under this section for any fiscal year in the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shall not exceed $20,000,000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Substitute traffic. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, actual and necessary costs of maintenance and operation of ferryboats or additional transit service providing temporary substitute highway traffic service, less the amount of fares charged for comparable service, may be expended from the emergency fund authorized by this section for Federal-aid highways.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal Transportation Facilities, Federal Lands Transportation Facilities, and Public Roads on Federal Lands. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of open to public travel. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">open to public travel</quotedText>’ means, with respect to a road, that, except during scheduled periods, extreme weather conditions, or emergencies, the road is open to the general public for use with a standard passenger vehicle, without restrictive gates or prohibitive signs or regulations, other than for general traffic control or restrictions based on size, weight, or class of registration.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expenditure of funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (d)(1), the Secretary may expend funds from the emergency fund authorized by this section, independently or in cooperation with any other branch of the Federal Government, a State agency, a tribal government, an organization, or a person, for the repair or reconstruction of tribal transportation facilities, Federal lands transportation facilities, and other federally owned roads that are open to public travel, whether or not those facilities are Federal-aid highways.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may reimburse Federal and State agencies (including political subdivisions) for expenditures made for projects determined eligible under this section, including expenditures for emergency repairs made before a determination of eligibility.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfers. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to reimbursements described in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">those reimbursements to Federal agencies and Indian tribal governments shall be transferred to the account from which the expenditure was made, or to a similar account that remains available for obligation; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the budget authority associated with the expenditure shall be restored to the agency from which the authority was derived and shall be available for obligation until the end of the fiscal year following the year in which the transfer occurs.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of Territories. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shall be considered to be States and parts of the United States, and the chief executive officer of each such territory shall be considered to be a Governor of a State.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Protecting Public Safety and Maintaining Roadways. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may use not more than 5 percent of amounts from the emergency fund authorized by this section to carry out projects that the Secretary determines are necessary to protect the public safety or to maintain or protect roadways that are included within the scope of an emergency declaration by the Governor of the State or by the President, in accordance with this section, and the Governor deems to be an ongoing concern in order to maintain vehicular traffic on the roadway.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1108">SEC. 1108. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible Projects.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 133(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(3)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(2)</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (1);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (15) as paragraphs (5) through (18), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before paragraph (5) (as so redesignated) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing, restoration, preservation, or operational improvements for highways, including construction of designated routes of the Appalachian development highway system and local access roads under section 14501 of title 40.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Replacement (including replacement with fill material), rehabilitation, preservation, protection (including painting, scour countermeasures, seismic retrofits, impact protection measures, security countermeasures, and protection against extreme events) and application of calcium magnesium acetate, sodium acetate/formate, or other environmentally acceptable, minimally corrosive anti-icing and deicing compositions for bridges (and approaches to bridges and other elevated structures) and tunnels on public roads of all functional classifications, including any such construction or reconstruction necessary to accommodate other transportation modes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction of a new bridge or tunnel at a new location on a Federal-aid highway.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Inspection and evaluation of bridges and tunnels and training of bridge and tunnel inspectors (as defined in section 144), and inspection and evaluation of other highway assets (including signs, retaining walls, and drainage structures).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (6) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Carpool projects, fringe and corridor parking facilities and programs, including electric vehicle and natural gas vehicle infrastructure in accordance with section 137, bicycle transportation and pedestrian walkways in accordance with section 217, and the modifications of public sidewalks to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (7) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Highway and transit safety infrastructure improvements and programs, installation of safety barriers and nets on bridges, hazard eliminations, projects to mitigate hazards caused by wildlife, and railway-highway grade crossings.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/a/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (11) (as so redesignated) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">enhancement activities</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">alternatives</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/a/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (14) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">“(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Environmental mitigation efforts relating to projects funded under this title in the same manner and to the same extent as such activities are eligible under section 119(g).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/a/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (18) (as so redesignated) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">“(19) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projects and strategies designed to support congestion pricing, including electric toll collection and travel demand management strategies and programs.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">“(20) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recreational trails projects eligible for funding under section 206.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="21">“(21) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities eligible for funding under section 129(c).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="22">“(22) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Border infrastructure projects eligible for funding under section 1303 of the SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 101 note; Public Law 109-59).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="23">“(23) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Truck parking facilities eligible for funding under section 1401 of the MAP-21.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="24">“(24) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Development and implementation of a State asset management plan for the National Highway System in accordance with section 119, including data collection, maintenance, and integration and the costs associated with obtaining, updating, and licensing software and equipment required for risk based asset management and performance based management, and for similar activities related to the development and implementation of a performance based management program for other public roads.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="25">“(25) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A project that, if located within the boundaries of a port terminal, includes only such surface transportation infrastructure modifications as are necessary to facilitate direct intermodal interchange, transfer, and access into and out of the port.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="26">“(26) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction and operational improvements for any minor collector if—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the minor collector, and the project to be carried out with respect to the minor collector, are in the same corridor as, and in proximity to, a Federal-aid highway designated as part of the National Highway System;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the construction or improvements will enhance the level of service on the Federal-aid highway described in subparagraph (A) and improve regional traffic flow; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the construction or improvements are more cost-effective, as determined by a benefit-cost analysis, than an improvement to the Federal-aid highway described in subparagraph (A).”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Location of Projects.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 133 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Location of Projects. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Surface transportation program projects may not be undertaken on roads functionally classified as local or rural minor collectors unless the roads were on a Federal-aid highway system on January 1, 1991, except—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as provided in subsection (g);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for projects described in paragraphs (2), (4), (6), (7), (11), (20), (25), and (26) of subsection (b); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as approved by the Secretary.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocation of Apportioned Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 133 of the title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocations of Apportioned Funds to Areas Based on Population. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Calculation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the funds apportioned to a State under section 104(b)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">50 percent for a fiscal year shall be obligated under this section, in proportion to their relative shares of the population of the State—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in urbanized areas of the State with an urbanized area population of over 200,000;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in areas of the State other than urban areas with a population greater than 5,000; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in other areas of the State; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">50 percent may be obligated in any area of the State.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metropolitan areas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds attributed to an urbanized area under paragraph (1)(A)(i) may be obligated in the metropolitan area established under section 134 that encompasses the urbanized area.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation with regional transportation planning organizations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of paragraph (1)(A)(ii), before obligating funding attributed to an area with a population greater than 5,000 and less than 200,000, a State shall consult with the regional transportation planning organizations that represent the area, if any.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distribution among urbanized areas of over 200,000 population. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the amount of funds that a State is required to obligate under paragraph (1)(A)(i) shall be obligated in urbanized areas described in paragraph (1)(A)(i) based on the relative population of the areas.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other factors. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State may obligate the funds described in subparagraph (A) based on other factors if the State and the relevant metropolitan planning organizations jointly apply to the Secretary for the permission to base the obligation on other factors and the Secretary grants the request.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of planning requirements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Programming and expenditure of funds for projects under this section shall be consistent with sections 134 and 135.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 133 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of project agreement. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each fiscal year, each State shall submit a project agreement that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">certifies that the State will meet all the requirements of this section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notifies the Secretary of the amount of obligations needed to carry out the program under this section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Request for adjustments of amounts. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall request from the Secretary such adjustments to the amount of obligations referred to in paragraph (1)(B) as the State determines to be necessary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of approval by the secretary. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Approval by the Secretary of a project agreement under paragraph (1) shall be deemed a contractual obligation of the United States to pay surface transportation program funds made available under this title.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Obligation Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 133(f)(1) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2004 through 2006 and the period of fiscal years 2007 through 2009</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 through 2014</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1108/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bridges Not on Federal-aid Highways.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 133 of the title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bridges Not on Federal-aid Highways. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of off-system bridge. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">off-system bridge</quotedText>’ means a highway bridge located on a public road, other than a bridge on a Federal-aid highway.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Set-aside. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts apportioned to a State for fiscal year 2013 and each fiscal year thereafter under this section, the State shall obligate for activities described in subsection (b)(2) for off-system bridges an amount that is not less than 15 percent of the amount of funds apportioned to the State for the highway bridge program for fiscal year 2009, except that amounts allocated under subsection (d) shall not be obligated to carry out this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reduction of expenditures. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, after consultation with State and local officials, may reduce the requirement for expenditures for off-system bridges under subparagraph (A) with respect to the State if the Secretary determines that the State has inadequate needs to justify the expenditure.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credit for bridges not on federal-aid highways. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to any project not on a Federal-aid highway for the replacement of a bridge or rehabilitation of a bridge that is wholly funded from State and local sources, is eligible for Federal funds under this section, is noncontroversial, is certified by the State to have been carried out in accordance with all standards applicable to such projects under this section, and is determined by the Secretary upon completion to be no longer a deficient bridge—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any amount expended after the date of enactment of this subsection from State and local sources for the project in excess of 20 percent of the cost of construction of the project may be credited to the non-Federal share of the cost of other bridge projects in the State that are eligible for Federal funds under this section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that crediting shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rule for Areas of Less Than 5,000 Population. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (c), and except as provided in paragraph (2), up to 15 percent of the amounts required to be obligated by a State under subsection (d)(1)(A)(iii) for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2014 may be obligated on roads functionally classified as minor collectors.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Suspension. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may suspend the application of paragraph (1) with respect to a State if the Secretary determines that the authority provided under paragraph (1) is being used excessively by the State.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1109" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1109">SEC. 1109. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1109/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">On-the-job Training.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 140(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1109/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Whenever apportionments are made under section 104(b)(3) of this title,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">From administrative funds made available under section 104(a),</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1109/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the fifth sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the bridge program under section 144</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1109/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 140(c) of title 23, United States Code, is amended in the second sentence by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Whenever apportionments are made under section 104(b)(3),</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">From administrative funds made available under section 104(a),</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1110" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1110">SEC. 1110. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HIGHWAY USE TAX EVASION PROJECTS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 143 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1110/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1110/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From administrative funds made available under section 104(a), the Secretary shall deduct such sums as are necessary, not to exceed $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014, to carry out this section.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocation of funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds made available to carry out this section may be allocated to the Internal Revenue Service and the States at the discretion of the Secretary, except that of funds so made available for each fiscal year, $2,000,000 shall be available only to carry out intergovernmental enforcement efforts, including research and training.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1110/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (8) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(3)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(2)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1110/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(3) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2009,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each fiscal year,</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1111" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1111">SEC. 1111. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL BRIDGE AND TUNNEL INVENTORY AND INSPECTION STANDARDS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1111/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 144 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="144">“SEC. 144. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National bridge and tunnel inventory and inspection standards </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings and Declarations. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress finds that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the condition of the bridges of the United States has improved since the date of enactment of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (Public Law 105-178; 112 Stat. 107), yet continued improvement to bridge conditions is essential to protect the safety of the traveling public and allow for the efficient movement of people and goods on which the economy of the United States relies; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the systematic preventative maintenance of bridges, and replacement and rehabilitation of deficient bridges, should be undertaken through an overall asset management approach to transportation investment.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Declarations. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress declares that it is in the vital interest of the United States—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to inventory, inspect, and improve the condition of the highway bridges and tunnels of the United States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to use a data-driven, risk-based approach and cost-effective strategy for systematic preventative maintenance, replacement, and rehabilitation of highway bridges and tunnels to ensure safety and extended service life;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to use performance-based bridge management systems to assist States in making timely investments;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure accountability and link performance outcomes to investment decisions; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure connectivity and access for residents of rural areas of the United States through strategic investments in National Highway System bridges and bridges on all public roads.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Bridge and Tunnel Inventories. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the States and Federal agencies with jurisdiction over highway bridges and tunnels, shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inventory all highway bridges on public roads, on and off Federal-aid highways, including tribally owned and Federally owned bridges, that are bridges over waterways, other topographical barriers, other highways, and railroads;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inventory all tunnels on public roads, on and off Federal-aid highways, including tribally owned and Federally owned tunnels;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">classify the bridges according to serviceability, safety, and essentiality for public use, including the potential impacts to emergency evacuation routes and to regional and national freight and passenger mobility if the serviceability of the bridge is restricted or diminished;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">based on that classification, assign each a risk-based priority for systematic preventative maintenance, replacement, or rehabilitation; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine the cost of replacing each structurally deficient bridge identified under this subsection with a comparable facility or the cost of rehabilitating the bridge.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Bridge Authority. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 525 et seq.) shall apply to bridges authorized to be replaced, in whole or in part, by this title.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 502(b) of the General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 525(b)) and section 9 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401), shall not apply to any bridge constructed, reconstructed, rehabilitated, or replaced with assistance under this title, if the bridge is over waters that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are not used and are not susceptible to use in the natural condition of the bridge or by reasonable improvement as a means to transport interstate or foreign commerce; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">are—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not tidal; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if tidal, used only by recreational boating, fishing, and other small vessels that are less than 21 feet in length.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inventory Updates and Reports. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">annually revise the inventories authorized by subsection (b); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the inventories.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inspection report. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the MAP-21, each State and appropriate Federal agency shall report element level data to the Secretary, as each bridge is inspected pursuant to this section, for all highway bridges on the National Highway System.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Guidance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall provide guidance to States and Federal agencies for implementation of this subsection, while respecting the existing inspection schedule of each State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bridges not on national highway system. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct a study on the benefits, cost-effectiveness, and feasibility of requiring element-level data collection for bridges not on the National Highway System; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the results of the study.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bridges Without Taxing Powers. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any bridge that is owned and operated by an agency that does not have taxing powers and whose functions include operating a federally assisted public transit system subsidized by toll revenues shall be eligible for assistance under this title, but the amount of such assistance shall in no event exceed the cumulative amount which such agency has expended for capital and operating costs to subsidize such transit system.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Insufficient assets. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before authorizing an expenditure of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall determine that the applicant agency has insufficient reserves, surpluses, and projected revenues (over and above those required for bridge and transit capital and operating costs) to fund the bridge project or activity eligible for assistance under this title.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Crediting of non-federal funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any non-Federal funds expended for the seismic retrofit of the bridge may be credited toward the non-Federal share required as a condition of receipt of any Federal funds for seismic retrofit of the bridge made available after the date of the expenditure.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Replacement of Destroyed Bridges and Ferry Boat Service. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State may use the funds apportioned under section 104(b)(2) to construct any bridge that replaces—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any low water crossing (regardless of the length of the low water crossing);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any bridge that was destroyed prior to January 1, 1965;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any ferry that was in existence on January 1, 1984; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any road bridge that is rendered obsolete as a result of a Corps of Engineers flood control or channelization project and is not rebuilt with funds from the Corps of Engineers.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal share. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share payable on any bridge construction carried out under paragraph (1) shall be 80 percent of the cost of the construction.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Historic Bridges. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of historic bridge. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">historic bridge</quotedText>’ means any bridge that is listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic Places.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall, in cooperation with the States, encourage the retention, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and future study of historic bridges.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State inventory. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require each State to complete an inventory of all bridges on and off Federal-aid highways to determine the historic significance of the bridges.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraph (B), reasonable costs associated with actions to preserve, or reduce the impact of a project under this chapter on, the historic integrity of a historic bridge shall be eligible as reimbursable project costs under section 133 if the load capacity and safety features of the historic bridge are adequate to serve the intended use for the life of the historic bridge.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bridges not used for vehicle traffic. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a historic bridge that is no longer used for motorized vehicular traffic, the costs eligible as reimbursable project costs pursuant to this chapter shall not exceed the estimated cost of demolition of the historic bridge.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preservation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any State that proposes to demolish a historic bridge for a replacement project with funds made available to carry out this section shall first make the historic bridge available for donation to a State, locality, or responsible private entity if the State, locality, or responsible entity enters into an agreement—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to maintain the bridge and the features that give the historic bridge its historic significance; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assume all future legal and financial responsibility for the historic bridge, which may include an agreement to hold the State transportation department harmless in any liability action.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Costs incurred. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Costs incurred by the State to preserve a historic bridge (including funds made available to the State, locality, or private entity to enable it to accept the bridge) shall be eligible as reimbursable project costs under this chapter in an amount not to exceed the cost of demolition.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any bridge preserved pursuant to this paragraph shall not be eligible for any other funds authorized pursuant to this title.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Standards. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish and maintain inspection standards for the proper inspection and evaluation of all highway bridges and tunnels for safety and serviceability.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Uniformity. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The standards under this subsection shall be designed to ensure uniformity of the inspections and evaluations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum requirements of inspection standards. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The standards established under paragraph (1) shall, at a minimum—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specify, in detail, the method by which the inspections shall be carried out by the States, Federal agencies, and tribal governments;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish the maximum time period between inspections;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish the qualifications for those charged with carrying out the inspections;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">require each State, Federal agency, and tribal government to maintain and make available to the Secretary on request—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">written reports on the results of highway bridge and tunnel inspections and notations of any action taken pursuant to the findings of the inspections; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">current inventory data for all highway bridges and tunnels reflecting the findings of the most recent highway bridge and tunnel inspections conducted; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a procedure for national certification of highway bridge inspectors and tunnel inspectors.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State compliance with inspection standards. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall, at a minimum—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish, in consultation with the States, Federal agencies, and interested and knowledgeable private organizations and individuals, procedures to conduct reviews of State compliance with—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the standards established under this subsection; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the calculation or reevaluation of bridge load ratings; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish, in consultation with the States, Federal agencies, and interested and knowledgeable private organizations and individuals, procedures for States to follow in reporting to the Secretary—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">critical findings relating to structural or safety-related deficiencies of highway bridges and tunnels; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">monitoring activities and corrective actions taken in response to a critical finding described in clause (i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reviews of state compliance. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall annually review State compliance with the standards established under this section.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Noncompliance. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an annual review in accordance with subparagraph (A) identifies noncompliance by a State, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">issue a report detailing the issues of the noncompliance by December 31 of the calendar year in which the review was made; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide the State an opportunity to address the noncompliance by—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing a corrective action plan to remedy the noncompliance; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">resolving the issues of noncompliance not later than 45 days after the date of notification.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalty for noncompliance. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a State fails to satisfy the requirements of paragraph (4)(B) by August 1 of the calendar year following the year of a finding of noncompliance, the Secretary shall, on October 1 of that year, and each year thereafter as may be necessary, require the State to dedicate funds apportioned to the State under sections 119 and 133 after the date of enactment of the MAP-21 to correct the noncompliance with the minimum inspection standards established under this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amount. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of the funds to be directed to correcting noncompliance in accordance with subparagraph (A) shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be determined by the State based on an analysis of the actions needed to address the noncompliance; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require approval by the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Update of standards. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the MAP-21, the Secretary shall update inspection standards to cover—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the methodology, training, and qualifications for inspectors; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the frequency of inspection.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Risk-based approach. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the revisions required by paragraph (6), the Secretary shall consider a risk-based approach to determining the frequency of bridge inspections.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training Program for Bridge and Tunnel Inspectors. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in cooperation with the State transportation departments, shall maintain a program designed to train appropriate personnel to carry out highway bridge and tunnel inspections.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revisions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The training program shall be revised from time to time to take into account new and improved techniques.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of Funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary may use funds made available to the Secretary under sections 104(a) and 503;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State may use amounts apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(1) and 104(b)(3);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an Indian tribe may use funds made available to the Indian tribe under section 202; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a Federal agency may use funds made available to the agency under section 503.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1111/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 144 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e4183" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“144. National bridge and tunnel inventory and inspection standards.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1112">SEC. 1112. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 148 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="148">“SEC. 148. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway safety improvement program </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">High risk rural road. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">high risk rural road</quotedText>’ means any roadway functionally classified as a rural major or minor collector or a rural local road with significant safety risks, as defined by a State in accordance with an updated State strategic highway safety plan.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway basemap. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText 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following:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An intersection safety improvement.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Pavement and shoulder widening (including addition of a passing lane to remedy an unsafe condition).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Installation of rumble strips or another warning device, if the rumble strips or other warning devices do not adversely affect the safety or mobility of bicyclists and pedestrians, including persons with disabilities.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Installation of a skid-resistant surface at an intersection or other location with a high frequency of crashes.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An improvement for pedestrian or bicyclist safety or safety of persons with disabilities.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction and improvement of a railway-highway grade crossing safety feature, including installation of protective devices.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The conduct of a model traffic enforcement activity at a railway-highway crossing.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction of a traffic calming feature.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Elimination of a roadside hazard.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">“(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Installation, replacement, and other improvement of highway signage and pavement markings, or a project to maintain minimum levels of retroreflectivity, that addresses a highway safety problem consistent with a State strategic highway safety plan.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xi">“(xi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Installation of a priority control system for emergency vehicles at signalized intersections.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xii">“(xii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Installation of a traffic control or other warning device at a location with high crash potential.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiii">“(xiii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Transportation safety planning.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiv">“(xiv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Collection, analysis, and improvement of safety data.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xv">“(xv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Planning integrated interoperable emergency communications equipment, operational activities, or traffic enforcement activities (including police assistance) relating to work zone safety.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xvi">“(xvi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Installation of guardrails, barriers (including barriers between construction work zones and traffic lanes for the safety of road users and workers), and crash attenuators.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xvii">“(xvii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The addition or retrofitting of structures or other measures to eliminate or reduce crashes involving vehicles and wildlife.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xviii">“(xviii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Installation of yellow-green signs and signals at pedestrian and bicycle crossings and in school zones.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xix">“(xix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Construction and operational improvements on high risk rural roads.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xx">“(xx) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Geometric improvements to a road for safety purposes that improve safety.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xxi">“(xxi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A road safety audit.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xxii">“(xxii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Roadway safety infrastructure improvements consistent with the recommendations included in the publication of the Federal Highway Administration entitled ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Highway Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians</quotedText>’ (FHWA-RD-01-103), dated May 2001 or as subsequently revised and updated.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xxiii">“(xxiii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Truck parking facilities eligible for funding under section 1401 of the MAP-21.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xxiv">“(xxiv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Systemic safety improvements.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Model inventory of roadway elements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">model inventory of roadway elements</quotedText>’ means the listing and standardized coding by the Federal Highway Administration of roadway and traffic data elements critical to safety management, analysis, and decisionmaking.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project to maintain minimum levels of retroreflectivity. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">project to maintain minimum levels of retroreflectivity</quotedText>’ means a project that is designed to maintain a highway sign or pavement marking retroreflectivity at or above the minimum levels prescribed in Federal or State regulations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Road safety audit. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">road safety audit</quotedText>’ means a formal safety performance examination of an existing or future road or intersection by an independent multidisciplinary audit team.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Road users. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">road user</quotedText>’ means a motorist, passenger, public transportation operator or user, truck driver, bicyclist, motorcyclist, or pedestrian, including a person with disabilities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety data. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">safety data</quotedText>’ means crash, roadway, and traffic data on a public road.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading 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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">safety project under any other section</quotedText>’ includes—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a project consistent with the State strategic highway safety plan that promotes the awareness of the public and educates the public concerning highway safety matters (including motorcycle safety);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a project to enforce highway safety laws; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a project to provide infrastructure and infrastructure-related equipment to support emergency services.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">“(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State highway safety improvement program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State highway safety improvement program</quotedText>’ means a program of highway safety improvement projects, activities, plans and reports carried out as part of the Statewide transportation improvement program under section 135(g).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">“(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State strategic highway safety plan. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State strategic highway safety plan</quotedText>’ means a comprehensive plan, based on safety data, developed by a State transportation department that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is developed after consultation with—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a highway safety representative of the Governor of the State;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">regional transportation planning organizations and metropolitan planning organizations, if any;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">representatives of major modes of transportation;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State and local traffic enforcement officials;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a highway-rail grade crossing safety representative of the Governor of the State;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">representatives conducting a motor carrier safety program under section 31102, 31106, or 31309 of title 49;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">motor vehicle administration agencies;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">county transportation officials;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State representatives of nonmotorized users; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">“(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other major Federal, State, tribal, and local safety stakeholders;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">analyzes and makes effective use of State, regional, local, or tribal safety data;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">addresses engineering, management, operation, education, enforcement, and emergency services elements (including integrated, interoperable emergency communications) of highway safety as key factors in evaluating highway projects;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">considers safety needs of, and high-fatality segments of, all public roads, including non-State-owned public roads and roads on tribal land;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">considers the results of State, regional, or local transportation and highway safety planning processes;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes a program of strategies to reduce or eliminate safety hazards;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is approved by the Governor of the State or a responsible State agency;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is consistent with section 135(g); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is updated and submitted to the Secretary for approval as required under subsection (d)(2).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">“(13) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Systemic safety improvement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">systemic safety improvement</quotedText>’ means an improvement that is widely implemented based on high-risk roadway features that are correlated with particular crash types, rather than crash frequency.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out a highway safety improvement program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of the highway safety improvement program shall be to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads, including non-State-owned public roads and roads on tribal land.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To obligate funds apportioned under section 104(b)(3) to carry out this section, a State shall have in effect a State highway safety improvement program under which the State—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develops, implements, and updates a State strategic highway safety plan that identifies and analyzes highway safety problems and opportunities as provided in subsections (a)(12) and (d);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">produces a program of projects or strategies to reduce identified safety problems; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluates the strategic highway safety plan on a regularly recurring basis in accordance with subsection (d)(1) to ensure the accuracy of the data and priority of proposed strategies.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification and analysis of highway safety problems and opportunities. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As part of the State highway safety improvement program, a State shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">have in place a safety data system with the ability to perform safety problem identification and countermeasure analysis—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve the timeliness, accuracy, completeness, uniformity, integration, and accessibility of the safety data on all public roads, including non-State-owned public roads and roads on tribal land in the State;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to evaluate the effectiveness of data improvement efforts;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to link State data systems, including traffic records, with other data systems within the State;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve the compatibility and interoperability of safety data with other State transportation-related data systems and the compatibility and interoperability of State safety data systems with data systems of other States and national data systems;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to enhance the ability of the Secretary to observe and analyze national trends in crash occurrences, rates, outcomes, and circumstances; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve the collection of data on nonmotorized crashes;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">based on the analysis required by subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify hazardous locations, sections, and elements (including roadside obstacles, railway-highway crossing needs, and unmarked or poorly marked roads) that constitute a danger to motorists (including motorcyclists), bicyclists, pedestrians, and other highway users;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">using such criteria as the State determines to be appropriate, establish the relative severity of those locations, in terms of crashes (including crash rates), fatalities, serious injuries, traffic volume levels, and other relevant data;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify the number of fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads by location in the State;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify highway safety improvement projects on the basis of crash experience, crash potential, crash rate, or other data-supported means; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider which projects maximize opportunities to advance safety;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">adopt strategic and performance-based goals that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address traffic safety, including behavioral and infrastructure problems and opportunities on all public roads;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">focus resources on areas of greatest need; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are coordinated with other State highway safety programs;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">advance the capabilities of the State for safety data collection, analysis, and integration in a manner that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">complements the State highway safety program under chapter 4 and the commercial vehicle safety plan under section 31102 of title 49;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes all public roads, including public non-State-owned roads and roads on tribal land;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies hazardous locations, sections, and elements on all public roads that constitute a danger to motorists (including motorcyclists), bicyclists, pedestrians, persons with disabilities, and other highway users;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes a means of identifying the relative severity of hazardous locations described in clause (iii) in terms of crashes (including crash rate), serious injuries, fatalities, and traffic volume levels; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improves the ability of the State to identify the number of fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads in the State with a breakdown by functional classification and ownership in the State;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine priorities for the correction of hazardous road locations, sections, and elements (including railway-highway crossing improvements), as identified through safety data analysis;</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify opportunities for preventing the development of such hazardous conditions; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish and implement a schedule of highway safety improvement projects for hazard correction and hazard prevention; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish an evaluation process to analyze and assess results achieved by highway safety improvement projects carried out in accordance with procedures and criteria established by this section; and</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use the information obtained under clause (i) in setting priorities for highway safety improvement projects.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates to Strategic Highway Safety Plans. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of requirements. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the MAP-21, the Secretary shall establish requirements for regularly recurring State updates of strategic highway safety plans.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents of updated strategic highway safety plans. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In establishing requirements under this subsection, the Secretary shall ensure that States take into consideration, with respect to updated strategic highway safety plans—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the findings of road safety audits;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the locations of fatalities and serious injuries;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the locations that do not have an empirical history of fatalities and serious injuries, but possess risk factors for potential crashes;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">rural roads, including all public roads, commensurate with fatality data;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">motor vehicle crashes that include fatalities or serious injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost-effectiveness of improvements;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improvements to rail-highway grade crossings; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">safety on all public roads, including non-State-owned public roads and roads on tribal land.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval of updated strategic highway safety plans. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">update the strategic highway safety plans of the State in accordance with the requirements established by the Secretary under this subsection; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit the updated plans to the Secretary, along with a detailed description of the process used to update the plan.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for approval. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not approve the process for an updated strategic highway safety plan unless—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the updated strategic highway safety plan is consistent with the requirements of this subsection and subsection (a)(12); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the process used is consistent with the requirements of this subsection.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalty for failure to have an approved updated strategic highway safety plan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a State does not have an updated strategic highway safety plan with a process approved by the Secretary by August 1 of the fiscal year beginning after the date of establishment of the requirements under paragraph (1), the State shall not be eligible to receive any additional limitation pursuant to the redistribution of the limitation on obligations for Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs that occurs after August 1 for each succeeding fiscal year until the fiscal year during which the plan is approved.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible Projects. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(3) may be obligated to carry out—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any highway safety improvement project on any public road or publicly owned bicycle or pedestrian pathway or trail;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as provided in subsection (g); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any project to maintain minimum levels of retroreflectivity with respect to a public road, without regard to whether the project is included in an applicable State strategic highway safety plan.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of other funding for safety. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of section. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section prohibits the use of funds made available under other provisions of this title for highway safety improvement projects.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of other funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">States are encouraged to address the full scope of the safety needs and opportunities of the States by using funds made available under other provisions of this title (except a provision that specifically prohibits that use).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Data Improvement. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of data improvement activities. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">data improvement activities</quotedText>’ means a project or activity to further the capacity of a State to make more informed and effective safety infrastructure investment decisions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">data improvement activities</quotedText>’ includes a project or activity—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to create, update, or enhance a highway basemap of all public roads in a State;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to collect safety data, including data identified as part of the model inventory for roadway elements, for creation of or use on a highway basemap of all public roads in a State;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to store and maintain safety data in an electronic manner;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop analytical processes for safety data elements;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to acquire and implement roadway safety analysis tools; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support the collection, maintenance, and sharing of safety data on all public roads and related systems associated with the analytical usage of that data.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Model inventory of roadway elements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a subset of the model inventory of roadway elements that are useful for the inventory of roadway safety; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that States adopt and use the subset to improve data collection.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rules. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">High-risk rural road safety. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the fatality rate on rural roads in a State increases over the most recent 2-year period for which data are available, that State shall be required to obligate in the next fiscal year for projects on high risk rural roads an amount equal to at least 200 percent of the amount of funds the State received for fiscal year 2009 for high risk rural roads under subsection (f) of this section, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the MAP-21.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Older drivers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If traffic fatalities and serious injuries per capita for drivers and pedestrians over the age of 65 in a State increases during the most recent 2-year period for which data are available, that State shall be required to include, in the subsequent Strategic Highway Safety Plan of the State, strategies to address the increases in those rates, taking into account the recommendations included in the publication of the Federal Highway Administration entitled ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Highway Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians</quotedText>’ (FHWA-RD-01-103), and dated May 2001, or as subsequently revised and updated.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State shall submit to the Secretary a report that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes progress being made to implement highway safety improvement projects under this section;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assesses the effectiveness of those improvements; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the extent to which the improvements funded under this section have contributed to reducing—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number and rate of fatalities on all public roads with, to the maximum extent practicable, a breakdown by functional classification and ownership in the State;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number and rate of serious injuries on all public roads with, to the maximum extent practicable, a breakdown by functional classification and ownership in the State; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the occurrences of fatalities and serious injuries at railway-highway crossings.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents; schedule. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish the content and schedule for the submission of the report under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transparency. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall make strategic highway safety plans submitted under subsection (d) and reports submitted under this subsection available to the public through—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the website of the Department; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other means as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discovery and admission into evidence of certain reports, surveys, and information. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data compiled or collected for any purpose relating to this section, shall not be subject to discovery or admitted into evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding or considered for other purposes in any action for damages arising from any occurrence at a location identified or addressed in the reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or other data.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Performance Targets. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that a State has not met or made significant progress toward meeting the performance targets of the State established under section 150(d) by the date that is 2 years after the date of the establishment of the performance targets, the State shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use obligation authority equal to the apportionment of the State for the prior year under section 104(b)(3) only for highway safety improvement projects under this section until the Secretary determines that the State has met or made significant progress toward meeting the performance targets of the State; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit annually to the Secretary, until the Secretary determines that the State has met or made significant progress toward meeting the performance targets of the State, an implementation plan that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies roadway features that constitute a hazard to road users;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies highway safety improvement projects on the basis of crash experience, crash potential, or other data-supported means;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes how highway safety improvement program funds will be allocated, including projects, activities, and strategies to be implemented;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes how the proposed projects, activities, and strategies funded under the State highway safety improvement program will allow the State to make progress toward achieving the safety performance targets of the State; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the actions the State will undertake to meet the performance targets of the State.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal Share of Highway Safety Improvement Projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in sections 120 and 130, the Federal share of the cost of a highway safety improvement project carried out with funds apportioned to a State under section 104(b)(3) shall be 90 percent.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s148">23 U.S.C. 148 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study of High-risk Rural Roads Best Practices.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall conduct a study of the best practices for implementing cost-effective roadway safety infrastructure improvements on high-risk rural roads.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Methodology.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the study, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct a thorough literature review;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">survey current practices of State departments of transportation; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/1/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">survey current practices of local units of government, as appropriate.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the study, the Secretary shall consult with—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/1/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State departments of transportation;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/1/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">county engineers and public works professionals;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/1/C/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate local officials; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/1/C/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate private sector experts in the field of roadway safety infrastructure.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report shall include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of cost-effective roadway safety infrastructure improvements;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of the latest research on the financial savings and reduction in fatalities and serious bodily injury crashes from the implementation of cost-effective roadway safety infrastructure improvements; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/2/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations for State and local governments on best practice methods to install cost-effective roadway safety infrastructure on high-risk rural roads.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Manual.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Based on the results of the study under paragraph (2), the Secretary, in consultation with the individuals and entities described in paragraph (1)(C), shall develop a best practices manual to support Federal, State, and local efforts to reduce fatalities and serious bodily injury crashes on high-risk rural roads through the use of cost-effective roadway safety infrastructure improvements.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The manual shall be made available to State and local governments not later than 180 days after the date of submission of the report under paragraph (2).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The manual shall include, at a minimum, a list of cost-effective roadway safety infrastructure improvements and best practices on the installation of cost-effective roadway safety infrastructure improvements on high-risk rural roads.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1112/b/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of manual.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Use of the manual shall be voluntary and the manual shall not establish any binding standards or legal duties on State or local governments, or any other person.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1113">SEC. 1113. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible Projects.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 149(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in subsection (c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in subsection (d)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(4)</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">add turning lanes,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">improve intersections,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph;</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph, including programs or projects to improve incident and emergency response or improve mobility, such as through real-time traffic, transit, and multimodal traveler information;</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (6) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (7)(A)(ii) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">published in the list under subsection (f)(2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">verified technologies (as defined in section 791 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16131))</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the matter following paragraph (7);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/a/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the project or program shifts traffic demand to nonpeak hours or other transportation modes, increases vehicle occupancy rates, or otherwise reduces demand for roads through such means as telecommuting, ridesharing, carsharing, alternative work hours, and pricing; or”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rules.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 149 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as subsections (d) through (i) respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (b) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rules. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Projects for pm-10 nonattainment areas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may obligate funds apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(4) for a project or program for an area that is nonattainment for ozone or carbon monoxide, or both, and for PM- 10 resulting from transportation activities, without regard to any limitation of the Department of Transportation relating to the type of ambient air quality standard such project or program addresses.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Electric vehicle and natural gas vehicle infrastructure. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may obligate funds apportioned under section 104(b)(4) for a project or program to establish electric vehicle charging stations or natural gas vehicle refueling stations for the use of battery powered or natural gas fueled trucks or other motor vehicles at any location in the State except that such stations may not be established or supported where commercial establishments serving motor vehicle users are prohibited by section 111 of title 23, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HOV facilities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No funds may be provided under this section for a project which will result in the construction of new capacity available to single occupant vehicles unless the project consists of a high occupancy vehicle facility available to single occupant vehicles only at other than peak travel times.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (d) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">States Flexibility. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">States without a nonattainment area. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a State does not have, and never has had, a nonattainment area designated under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), the State may use funds apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(4) for any project in the State that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">would otherwise be eligible under subsection (b) as if the project were carried out in a nonattainment or maintenance area; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is eligible under the surface transportation program under section 133.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">States with a nonattainment area. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a State has a nonattainment area or maintenance area and received funds in fiscal year 2009 under section 104(b)(2)(D), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the MAP-21, above the amount of funds that the State would have received based on the nonattainment and maintenance area population of the State under subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 104(b)(2), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the MAP-21, the State may use for any project that is eligible under the surface transportation program under section 133 an amount of funds apportioned to such State under section 104(b)(4) that is equal to the product obtained by multiplying—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount apportioned to such State under section 104(b)(4) (excluding the amount of funds reserved under paragraph (l)); by</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ratio calculated under subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ratio. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this paragraph, the ratio shall be calculated as the proportion that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount for fiscal year 2009 such State was permitted by section 149(c)(2), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the MAP-21, to obligate in any area of the State for projects eligible under section 133, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the MAP-21t; bears to</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total apportionment to such State for fiscal year 2009 under section 104(b)(2), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the MAP-21.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Changes in designation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a new nonattainment area is designated or a previously designated nonattainment area is redesignated as an attainment area in a State under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), the Secretary shall modify the amount such State is permitted to obligate in any area of the State for projects eligible under section 133.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)(3) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">104(b)(2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">104(b)(4)</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority consideration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">States and metropolitan planning organizations shall give priority in areas designated as nonattainment or maintenance for PM2.5 under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) in distributing funds received for congestion mitigation and air quality projects and programs from apportionments under section 104(b)(4) to projects that are proven to reduce PM2.5, including diesel retrofits.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/b/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (i) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluation and Assessment of Projects. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Database. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Using appropriate assessments of projects funded under the congestion mitigation and air quality program and results from other research, the Secretary shall maintain and disseminate a cumulative database describing the impacts of the projects, including specific information about each project, such as the project name, location, sponsor, cost, and, to the extent already measured by the project sponsor, cost-effectiveness, based on reductions in congestion and emissions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The database shall be published or otherwise made readily available by the Secretary in electronically accessible format and means, such as the Internet, for public review.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost effectiveness. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall evaluate projects on a periodic basis and develop a table or other similar medium that illustrates the cost-effectiveness of a range of project types eligible for funding under this section as to how the projects mitigate congestion and improve air quality.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table described in subparagraph (A) shall show measures of cost-effectiveness, such as dollars per ton of emissions reduced, and assess those measures over a variety of timeframes to capture impacts on the planning timeframes outlined in section 134.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of table. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">States and metropolitan planning organizations shall consider the information in the table when selecting projects or developing performance plans under subsection (l).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Optional Programmatic Eligibility. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the discretion of a metropolitan planning organization, a technical assessment of a selected program of projects may be conducted through modeling or other means to demonstrate the emissions reduction projection required under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an assessment described in paragraph (1) successfully demonstrates an emissions reduction, all projects included in such assessment shall be eligible for obligation under this section without further demonstration of emissions reduction of individual projects included in such assessment.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">“(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority for Use of Funds in PM2.5 Areas. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For any State that has a nonattainment or maintenance area for fine particulate matter, an amount equal to 25 percent of the funds apportioned to each State under section 104(b)(4) for a nonattainment or maintenance area that are based all or in part on the weighted population of such area in fine particulate matter nonattainment shall be obligated to projects that reduce such fine particulate matter emissions in such area, including diesel retrofits.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction equipment and vehicles. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to meet the requirements of paragraph (1), a State or metropolitan planning organization may elect to obligate funds to install diesel emission control technology on nonroad diesel equipment or on-road diesel equipment that is operated on a highway construction project within a PM2.5 nonattainment or maintenance area.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">“(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance Plan. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each metropolitan planning organization serving a transportation management area (as defined in section 134) with a population over 1,000,000 people representing a nonattainment or maintenance area shall develop a performance plan that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes an area baseline level for traffic congestion and on-road mobile source emissions for which the area is in nonattainment or maintenance;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes progress made in achieving the performance targets described in section 150(d); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes a description of projects identified for funding under this section and how such projects will contribute to achieving emission and traffic congestion reduction targets.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updated plans. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Performance plans shall be updated biennially and include a separate report that assesses the progress of the program of projects under the previous plan in achieving the air quality and traffic congestion targets of the previous plan.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">“(m) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operating Assistance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may obligate funds apportioned under section 104(b)(2) in an area of such State that is otherwise eligible for obligations of such funds for operating costs under chapter 53 of title 49 or on a system that was previously eligible under this section.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Air Quality and Congestion Mitigation Measure Outcomes Assessment Study.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall examine the outcomes of actions funded under the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program since the date of enactment of the SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Goals.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The goals of the program shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the assessment and documentation, through outcomes research conducted on a representative sample of cases, of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the emission reductions achieved by federally supported surface transportation actions intended to reduce emissions or lessen traffic congestion; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the air quality and human health impacts of those actions, including potential unrecognized or indirect consequences, attributable to those actions;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an expanded base of empirical evidence on the air quality and human health impacts of actions described in paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an increase in knowledge of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/2/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the factors determining the air quality and human health changes associated with transportation emission reduction actions; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/2/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other information to more accurately understand the validity of current estimation and modeling routines and ways to improve those routines.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out this subsection, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make a grant for the coordination, selection, management, and reporting of component studies to an independent scientific research organization with the necessary experience in successfully conducting accountability and other studies on mobile source air pollutants and associated health effects;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that case studies are identified and conducted by teams selected through a competitive solicitation overseen by an independent committee of unbiased experts; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that all findings and reports are peer-reviewed and published in a form that presents the findings together with reviewer comments.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the MAP-21, and for the following year, a report providing an initial scoping and plan, and status updates, respectively, for the program under this subsection; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the MAP-21, a final report that describes the findings of, and recommendations resulting from, the program under this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1113/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts made available to carry out section 104(a) for fiscal year 2013, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this subsection not more than $1,000,000.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1114" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1114">SEC. 1114. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TERRITORIAL AND PUERTO RICO HIGHWAY PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1114/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 165 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="165">“SEC. 165. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Territorial and Puerto Rico highway program </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Division of Funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of funds made available in a fiscal year for the territorial and Puerto Rico highway program—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$150,000,000 shall be for the Puerto Rico highway program under subsection (b); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$40,000,000 shall be for the territorial highway program under subsection (c).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Puerto Rico Highway Program. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall allocate funds made available to carry out this subsection to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to carry out a highway program in the Commonwealth.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts made available to carry out this subsection for a fiscal year shall be administered as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apportionment. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purpose of imposing any penalty under this title or title 49, the amounts shall be treated as being apportioned to Puerto Rico under sections 104(b) and 144 (as in effect for fiscal year 1997) for each program funded under those sections in an amount determined by multiplying—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the aggregate of the amounts for the fiscal year; by</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proportion that—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of funds apportioned to Puerto Rico for each such program for fiscal year 1997; bears to</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount of funds apportioned to Puerto Rico for all such programs for fiscal year 1997.</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds identified under clause (i) as having been apportioned for the national highway system, the surface transportation program, and the Interstate maintenance program shall be deemed to have been apportioned 50 percent for the national highway performance program and 50 percent for the surface transportation program for purposes of imposing such penalties.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalty. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amounts treated as being apportioned to Puerto Rico under each section referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be deemed to be required to be apportioned to Puerto Rico under that section for purposes of the imposition of any penalty under this title or title 49.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible uses of funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of amounts allocated to Puerto Rico for the Puerto Rico Highway Program for a fiscal year—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 50 percent shall be available only for purposes eligible under section 119;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 25 percent shall be available only for purposes eligible under section 148; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any remaining funds may be obligated for activities eligible under chapter 1.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on apportionments. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise specifically provided, Puerto Rico shall not be eligible to receive funds apportioned to States under this title.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Territorial Highway Program. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Territory defined. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">territory</quotedText>’ means any of the following territories of the United States:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">American Samoa.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Guam.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Virgin Islands.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recognizing the mutual benefits that will accrue to the territories and the United States from the improvement of highways in the territories, the Secretary may carry out a program to assist each government of a territory in the construction and improvement of a system of arterial and collector highways, and necessary inter-island connectors, that is—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">designated by the Governor or chief executive officer of each territory; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">approved by the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal share. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share of Federal financial assistance provided to territories under this subsection shall be in accordance with section 120(g).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical assistance. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To continue a long-range highway development program, the Secretary may provide technical assistance to the governments of the territories to enable the territories, on a continuing basis—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to engage in highway planning;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to conduct environmental evaluations;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to administer right-of-way acquisition and relocation assistance programs; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to design, construct, operate, and maintain a system of arterial and collector highways, including necessary inter-island connectors.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form and terms of assistance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Technical assistance provided under subparagraph (A), and the terms for the sharing of information among territories receiving the technical assistance, shall be included in the agreement required by paragraph (5).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonapplicability of certain provisions. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except to the extent that provisions of this chapter are determined by the Secretary to be inconsistent with the needs of the territories and the intent of this subsection, this chapter (other than provisions of this chapter relating to the apportionment and allocation of funds) shall apply to funds made available under this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable provisions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The agreement required by paragraph (5) for each territory shall identify the sections of this chapter that are applicable to that territory and the extent of the applicability of those sections.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreement. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (D), none of the funds made available under this subsection shall be available for obligation or expenditure with respect to any territory until the chief executive officer of the territory has entered into an agreement (including an agreement entered into under section 215 as in effect on the day before the enactment of this section) with the Secretary providing that the government of the territory shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">implement the program in accordance with applicable provisions of this chapter and paragraph (4);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">design and construct a system of arterial and collector highways, including necessary inter-island connectors, in accordance with standards that are—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate for each territory; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">approved by the Secretary;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide for the maintenance of facilities constructed or operated under this subsection in a condition to adequately serve the needs of present and future traffic; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">implement standards for traffic operations and uniform traffic control devices that are approved by the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical assistance. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The agreement required by subparagraph (A) shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specify the kind of technical assistance to be provided under the program;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include appropriate provisions regarding information sharing among the territories; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">delineate the oversight role and responsibilities of the territories and the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review and revision of agreement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The agreement entered into under subparagraph (A) shall be reevaluated and, as necessary, revised, at least every 2 years.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing agreements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to an agreement under this subsection or an agreement entered into under section 215 of this title as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subsection—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the agreement shall continue in force until replaced by an agreement entered into in accordance with subparagraph (A); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts made available under this subsection under the existing agreement shall be available for obligation or expenditure so long as the agreement, or the existing agreement entered into under subparagraph (A), is in effect.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible uses of funds. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds made available under this subsection may be used only for the following projects and activities carried out in a territory:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Eligible surface transportation program projects described in section 133(b).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Cost-effective, preventive maintenance consistent with section 116(e).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Ferry boats, terminal facilities, and approaches, in accordance with subsections (b) and (c) of section 129.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Engineering and economic surveys and investigations for the planning, and the financing, of future highway programs.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Studies of the economy, safety, and convenience of highway use.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulation and equitable taxation of highway use.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such research and development as are necessary in connection with the planning, design, and maintenance of the highway system.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on use of funds for routine maintenance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds made available under this subsection shall be obligated or expended for routine maintenance.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Location of projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Territorial highway program projects (other than those described in paragraphs (2), (4), (7), (8), (14), and (19) of section 133(b)) may not be undertaken on roads functionally classified as local.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1114/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1114/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and conforming amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 165 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e5870" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“165. Territorial and Puerto Rico highway program.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1114/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Territorial highway program.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1114/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 215 of title 23, United States Code, is repealed.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1114/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and conforming amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 2 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 215.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1114/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duncan hunter national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2009.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3512(e) of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (48 U.S.C. 1421r(e)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 215</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 165</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1115" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1115">SEC. 1115. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL FREIGHT POLICY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1115/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="167">“SEC. 167. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National freight policy </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the policy of the United States to improve the condition and performance of the national freight network to ensure that the national freight network provides the foundation for the United States to compete in the global economy and achieve each goal described in subsection (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Goals. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The goals of the national freight policy are—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to invest in infrastructure improvements and to implement operational improvements that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">strengthen the contribution of the national freight network to the economic competitiveness of the United States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce congestion; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase productivity, particularly for domestic industries and businesses that create high-value jobs;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve the safety, security, and resilience of freight transportation;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve the state of good repair of the national freight network;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to use advanced technology to improve the safety and efficiency of the national freight network;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to incorporate concepts of performance, innovation, competition, and accountability into the operation and maintenance of the national freight network; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve the economic efficiency of the national freight network.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce the environmental impacts of freight movement on the national freight network;</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of a National Freight Network. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a national freight network in accordance with this section to assist States in strategically directing resources toward improved system performance for efficient movement of freight on highways, including national highway system, freight intermodal connectors and aerotropolis transportation systems.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Network components. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The national freight network shall consist of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the primary freight network, as designated by the Secretary under subsection (d) (referred to in this section as the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">primary freight network</quotedText>’) as most critical to the movement of freight;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the portions of the Interstate System not designated as part of the primary freight network; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">critical rural freight corridors established under subsection (e).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation of Primary Freight Network. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial designation of primary freight network. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall designate a primary freight network—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">based on an inventory of national freight volume conducted by the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, in consultation with stakeholders, including system users, transport providers, and States; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that shall be comprised of not more than 27,000 centerline miles of existing roadways that are most critical to the movement of freight.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Factors for designation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In designating the primary freight network, the Secretary shall consider—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the origins and destinations of freight movement in the United States;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total freight tonnage and value of freight moved by highways;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the percentage of annual average daily truck traffic in the annual average daily traffic on principal arterials;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the annual average daily truck traffic on principal arterials;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">land and maritime ports of entry;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">access to energy exploration, development, installation, or production areas;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">population centers; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">network connectivity.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional miles on primary freight network. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the miles initially designated under paragraph (1), the Secretary may increase the number of miles designated as part of the primary freight network by not more than 3,000 additional centerline miles of roadways (which may include existing or planned roads) critical to future efficient movement of goods on the primary freight network.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Redesignation of primary freight network. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective beginning 10 years after the designation of the primary freight network and every 10 years thereafter, using the designation factors described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall redesignate the primary freight network (including additional mileage described in paragraph (2)).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Critical Rural Freight Corridors. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may designate a road within the borders of the State as a critical rural freight corridor if the road—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is a rural principal arterial roadway and has a minimum of 25 percent of the annual average daily traffic of the road measured in passenger vehicle equivalent units from trucks (FHWA vehicle class 8 to 13);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides access to energy exploration, development, installation, or production areas;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">connects the primary freight network, a roadway described in paragraph (1) or (2), or Interstate System to facilities that handle more than—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">50,000 20-foot equivalent units per year; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">500,000 tons per year of bulk commodities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Freight Strategic Plan. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial development of national freight strategic plan. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall, in consultation with State departments of transportation and other appropriate public and private transportation stakeholders, develop and post on the Department of Transportation public website a national freight strategic plan that shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the condition and performance of the national freight network;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of highway bottlenecks on the national freight network that create significant freight congestion problems, based on a quantitative methodology developed by the Secretary, which shall, at a minimum, include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information from the Freight Analysis Network of the Federal Highway Administration; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the maximum extent practicable, an estimate of the cost of addressing each bottleneck and any operational improvements that could be implemented;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">forecasts of freight volumes for the 20-year period beginning in the year during which the plan is issued;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of major trade gateways and national freight corridors that connect major population centers, trade gateways, and other major freight generators for current and forecasted traffic and freight volumes, the identification of which shall be revised, as appropriate, in subsequent plans;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of statutory, regulatory, technological, institutional, financial, and other barriers to improved freight transportation performance (including opportunities for overcoming the barriers);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of routes providing access to energy exploration, development, installation, or production areas;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">best practices for improving the performance of the national freight network;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">best practices to mitigate the impacts of freight movement on communities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a process for addressing multistate projects and encouraging jurisdictions to collaborate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">strategies to improve freight intermodal connectivity.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates to national freight strategic plan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 years after the date of completion of the first national freight strategic plan under paragraph (1), and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall update and repost on the Department of Transportation public website a revised national freight strategic plan.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Freight Transportation Conditions and Performance Reports. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall prepare a report that contains a description of the conditions and performance of the national freight network in the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation Investment Data and Planning Tools. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">begin development of new tools and improvement of existing tools or improve existing tools to support an outcome-oriented, performance-based approach to evaluate proposed freight-related and other transportation projects, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methodologies for systematic analysis of benefits and costs;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tools for ensuring that the evaluation of freight-related and other transportation projects could consider safety, economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and system condition in the project selection process; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other elements to assist in effective transportation planning;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify transportation-related model data elements to support a broad range of evaluation methods and techniques to assist in making transportation investment decisions; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at a minimum, in consultation with other relevant Federal agencies, consider any improvements to existing freight flow data collection efforts that could reduce identified freight data gaps and deficiencies and help improve forecasts of freight transportation demand.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall consult with Federal, State, and other stakeholders to develop, improve, and implement the tools and collect the data in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Aerotropolis Transportation System. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">aerotropolis transportation system</quotedText>’ means a planned and coordinated multimodal freight and passenger transportation network that, as determined by the Secretary, provides efficient, cost-effective, sustainable, and intermodal connectivity to a defined region of economic significance centered around a major airport.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1115/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e6223" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“167. National freight program.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sections 1116 through 1118 were repealed by section 1116(c) of Public Law 114–94.<b>]</b> </editorialNote> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1119" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1119">SEC. 1119. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEDERAL LANDS AND TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1119/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 2 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking sections 201 through 204 and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">“SEC. 201. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal lands and tribal transportation programs </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recognizing the need for all public Federal and tribal transportation facilities to be treated under uniform policies similar to the policies that apply to Federal-aid highways and other public transportation facilities, the Secretary of Transportation, in collaboration with the Secretaries of the appropriate Federal land management agencies, shall coordinate a uniform policy for all public Federal and tribal transportation facilities that shall apply to Federal lands transportation facilities, tribal transportation facilities, and Federal lands access transportation facilities.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of Funds. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds authorized for the tribal transportation program, the Federal lands transportation program, and the Federal lands access program shall be available for contract upon apportionment, or on October 1 of the fiscal year for which the funds were authorized if no apportionment is required.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amount remaining. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any amount remaining unexpended for a period of 3 years after the close of the fiscal year for which the funds were authorized shall lapse.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Obligations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the department responsible for the administration of funds under this subsection may incur obligations, approve projects, and enter into contracts under such authorizations, which shall be considered to be contractual obligations of the United States for the payment of the cost thereof, the funds of which shall be considered to have been expended when obligated.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expenditure. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any funds authorized for any fiscal year after the date of enactment of this section under the Federal lands transportation program, the Federal lands access program, and the tribal transportation program shall be considered to have been expended if a sum equal to the total of the sums authorized for the fiscal year and previous fiscal years have been obligated.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credited funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any funds described in subparagraph (A) that are released by payment of final voucher or modification of project authorizations shall be—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">credited to the balance of unobligated authorizations; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">immediately available for expenditure.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall not apply to funds authorized before the date of enactment of this paragraph.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contractual obligation. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), the authorization by the Secretary, or the Secretary of the appropriate Federal land management agency if the agency is the contracting office, of engineering and related work for the development, design, and acquisition associated with a construction project, whether performed by contract or agreement authorized by law, or the approval by the Secretary of plans, specifications, and estimates for construction of a project, shall be considered to constitute a contractual obligation of the Federal Government to pay the total eligible cost of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any project funded under this title; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any project funded pursuant to agreements authorized by this title or any other title.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this paragraph—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">affects the application of the Federal share associated with the project being undertaken under this section; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">modifies the point of obligation associated with Federal salaries and expenses.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal share. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal and federal lands transportation program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under the Federal lands transportation program or the tribal transportation program shall be 100 percent.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal lands access program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under the Federal lands access program shall be determined in accordance with section 120.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation Planning. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation planning procedures. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In consultation with the Secretary of each appropriate Federal land management agency, the Secretary shall implement transportation planning procedures for Federal lands and tribal transportation facilities that are consistent with the planning processes required under sections 134 and 135.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval of transportation improvement program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The transportation improvement program developed as a part of the transportation planning process under this section shall be approved by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion in other plans. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each regionally significant tribal transportation program, Federal lands transportation program, and Federal lands access program project shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developed in cooperation with State and metropolitan planning organizations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">included in appropriate tribal transportation program plans, Federal lands transportation program plans, Federal lands access program plans, State and metropolitan plans, and transportation improvement programs.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion in state programs. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The approved tribal transportation program, Federal lands transportation program, and Federal lands access program transportation improvement programs shall be included in appropriate State and metropolitan planning organization plans and programs without further action on the transportation improvement program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Asset management. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary and the Secretary of each appropriate Federal land management agency shall, to the extent appropriate, implement safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion management systems for facilities funded under the tribal transportation program and the Federal lands transportation program in support of asset management.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Data collection. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Data collection. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretaries of the appropriate Federal land management agencies shall collect and report data necessary to implement the Federal lands transportation program, the Federal lands access program, and the tribal transportation program in accordance with the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.), including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inventory and condition information on Federal lands transportation facilities and tribal transportation facilities; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">bridge inspection and inventory information on any Federal bridge open to the public.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretaries of the appropriate Federal land management agencies, shall define the collection and reporting data standards.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative expenses. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To implement the activities described in this subsection, including direct support of transportation planning activities among Federal land management agencies, the Secretary may use not more than 5 percent for each fiscal year of the funds authorized for programs under sections 203 and 204.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursable Agreements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out work under reimbursable agreements with any State, local, or tribal government under this title, the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may, without regard to any other provision of law (including regulations), record obligations against accounts receivable from the entity; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall credit amounts received from the entity to the appropriate account, which shall occur not later than 90 days after the date of the original request by the Secretary for payment.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfers. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To enable the efficient use of funds made available for the Federal lands transportation program and the Federal lands access program, the funds may be transferred by the Secretary within and between each program with the concurrence of, as appropriate—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the affected Secretaries of the respective Federal land management agencies;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State departments of transportation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">local government agencies.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credit. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The funds described in paragraph (1) shall be credited back to the loaning entity with funds that are currently available for obligation at the time of the credit.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="202">“SEC. 202. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal transportation program </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Funds. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds made available under the tribal transportation program shall be used by the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of the Interior to pay the costs of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transportation planning, research, maintenance, engineering, rehabilitation, restoration, construction, and reconstruction of tribal transportation facilities;</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adjacent vehicular parking areas;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">interpretive signage;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquisition of necessary scenic easements and scenic or historic sites;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provisions for pedestrians and bicycles;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">environmental mitigation in or adjacent to tribal land—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve public safety and reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to mitigate the damage to wildlife, aquatic organism passage, habitat, and ecosystem connectivity, including the costs of constructing, maintaining, replacing, or removing culverts and bridges, as appropriate;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">construction and reconstruction of roadside rest areas, including sanitary and water facilities; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other appropriate public road facilities as determined by the Secretary;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">operation and maintenance of transit programs and facilities that are located on, or provide access to, tribal land, or are administered by a tribal government; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any transportation project eligible for assistance under this title that is located within, or that provides access to, tribal land, or is associated with a tribal government.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contract. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In connection with an activity described in paragraph (1), the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior may enter into a contract or other appropriate agreement with respect to the activity with—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State (including a political subdivision of a State); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an Indian tribe.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indian labor. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Indian labor may be employed, in accordance with such rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior, to carry out any construction or other activity described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal employment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No maximum limitation on Federal employment shall be applicable to the construction or improvement of tribal transportation facilities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds for construction and improvement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All funds made available for the construction and improvement of tribal transportation facilities shall be administered in conformity with regulations and agreements jointly approved by the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative expenses. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the tribal transportation program, not more than 6 percent may be used by the Secretary or the Secretary of the Interior for program management and oversight and project-related administrative expenses.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal technical assistance centers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior may reserve amounts from administrative funds of the Bureau of Indian Affairs that are associated with the tribal transportation program to fund tribal technical assistance centers under section 504(b).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintenance. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, of the amount of funds allocated to an Indian tribe from the tribal transportation program, for the purpose of maintenance (excluding road sealing, which shall not be subject to any limitation), the Secretary shall not use an amount more than the greater of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an amount equal to 25 percent; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$500,000.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibility of bureau of indian affairs and secretary of the interior. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bureau of indian affairs. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Bureau of Indian Affairs shall retain primary responsibility, including annual funding request responsibility, for Bureau of Indian Affairs road maintenance programs on Indian reservations.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary of the interior. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior shall ensure that funding made available under this subsection for maintenance of tribal transportation facilities for each fiscal year is supplementary to, and not in lieu of, any obligation of funds by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for road maintenance programs on Indian reservations.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal-state road maintenance agreements. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An Indian tribe and a State may enter into a road maintenance agreement under which an Indian tribe shall assume the responsibility of the State for—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tribal transportation facilities; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">roads providing access to tribal transportation facilities.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Agreements entered into under clause (i) shall—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be negotiated between the State and the Indian tribe; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not require the approval of the Secretary.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The cooperation of States, counties, or other local subdivisions may be accepted in construction and improvement.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds received. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any funds received from a State, county, or local subdivision shall be credited to appropriations available for the tribal transportation program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Competitive bidding. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to clause (ii) and subparagraph (B), construction of each project shall be performed by contract awarded by competitive bidding.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clause (i) shall not apply if the Secretary or the Secretary of the Interior affirmatively finds that, under the circumstances relating to the project, a different method is in the public interest.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), section 23 of the Act of June 25, 1910 (25 U.S.C. 47) and section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450e(b)) shall apply to all funds administered by the Secretary of the Interior that are appropriated for the construction and improvement of tribal transportation facilities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds Distribution. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National tribal transportation facility inventory. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the Secretary, shall maintain a comprehensive national inventory of tribal transportation facilities that are eligible for assistance under the tribal transportation program.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation facilities included in the inventory. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of identifying the tribal transportation system and determining the relative transportation needs among Indian tribes, the Secretary shall include, at a minimum, transportation facilities that are eligible for assistance under the tribal transportation program that an Indian tribe has requested, including facilities that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">were included in the Bureau of Indian Affairs system inventory prior to October 1, 2004;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are owned by an Indian tribal government;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">were constructed or reconstructed with funds from the Highway Trust Fund under the Indian reservation roads program since 1983;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are public roads or bridges within the exterior boundary of Indian reservations, Alaska Native villages, and other recognized Indian communities (including communities in former Indian reservations in the State of Oklahoma) in which the majority of residents are American Indians or Alaska Natives;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are public roads within or providing access to an Indian reservation or Indian trust land or restricted Indian land that is not subject to fee title alienation without the approval of the Federal Government, or Indian or Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities in which Indians and Alaska Natives reside, whom the Secretary of the Interior has determined are eligible for services generally available to Indians under Federal laws specifically applicable to Indians; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are primary access routes proposed by tribal governments, including roads between villages, roads to landfills, roads to drinking water sources, roads to natural resources identified for economic development, and roads that provide access to intermodal terminals, such as airports, harbors, or boat landings.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on primary access routes. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this paragraph, a proposed primary access route is the shortest practicable route connecting 2 points of the proposed route.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional facilities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this paragraph precludes the Secretary from including additional transportation facilities that are eligible for funding under the tribal transportation program in the inventory used for the national funding allocation if such additional facilities are included in the inventory in a uniform and consistent manner nationally.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bridges. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All bridges in the inventory shall be recorded in the national bridge inventory administered by the Secretary under section 144.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding sections 563(a) and 565(a) of title 5, the Secretary of the Interior shall maintain any regulations governing the tribal transportation program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Basis for funding formula. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Basis. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">After making the set asides authorized under subparagraph (C) and subsections (c), (d), and (e) on October 1 of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall distribute the remainder authorized to be appropriated for the tribal transportation program under this section among Indian tribes as follows:</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal year 2013—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for each Indian tribe, 80 percent of the total relative need distribution factor and population adjustment factor for the fiscal year 2011 funding amount made available to that Indian tribe; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the remainder using tribal shares as described in subparagraphs (B) and (C).</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal year 2014—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for each Indian tribe, 60 percent of the total relative need distribution factor and population adjustment factor for the fiscal year 2011 funding amount made available to that Indian tribe; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the remainder using tribal shares as described in subparagraphs (B) and (C).</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal year 2015—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for each Indian tribe, 40 percent of the total relative need distribution factor and population adjustment factor for the fiscal year 2011 funding amount made available to that Indian tribe; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the remainder using tribal shares as described in subparagraphs (B) and (C).</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal year 2016 and thereafter—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for each Indian tribe, 20 percent of the total relative need distribution factor and population adjustment factor for the fiscal year 2011 funding amount made available to that Indian tribe; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the remainder using tribal shares as described in subparagraphs (B) and (C).</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal high priority projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The High Priority Projects program as included in the Tribal Transportation Allocation Methodology of part 170 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of the MAP-21), shall not continue in effect.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal shares. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Tribal shares under this program shall be determined using the national tribal transportation facility inventory as calculated for fiscal year 2012, and the most recent data on American Indian and Alaska Native population within each Indian tribe’s American Indian/Alaska Native Reservation or Statistical Area, as computed under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.), in the following manner:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">27 percent in the ratio that the total eligible road mileage in each tribe bears to the total eligible road mileage of all American Indians and Alaskan Natives. For the purposes of this calculation, eligible road mileage shall be computed based on the inventory described in paragraph (1), using only facilities included in the inventory described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of paragraph (1)(B).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">39 percent in the ratio that the total population in each tribe bears to the total population of all American Indians and Alaskan Natives.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">34 percent shall be divided equally among each Bureau of Indian Affairs region. Within each region, such share of funds shall be distributed to each Indian tribe in the ratio that the average total relative need distribution factors and population adjustment factors from fiscal years 2005 through 2011 for a tribe bears to the average total of relative need distribution factors and population adjustment factors for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 in that region.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal supplemental funding. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal supplemental funding amount. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of funds made available for each fiscal year for the tribal transportation program, the Secretary shall set aside the following amount for a tribal supplemental program:</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the amount made available for the tribal transportation program is less than or equal to $275,000,000, 30 percent of such amount.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the amount made available for the tribal transportation program exceeds $275,000,000—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$82,500,000; plus</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">12.5 percent of the amount made available for the tribal transportation program in excess of $275,000,000.</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal supplemental allocation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall distribute tribal supplemental funds as follows:</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distribution among regions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts set aside under clause (i), the Secretary shall distribute to each region of the Bureau of Indian Affairs a share of tribal supplemental funds in proportion to the regional total of tribal shares based on the cumulative tribal shares of all Indian tribes within such region under subparagraph (B).</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distribution within a region. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amount that a region receives under subclause (I), the Secretary shall distribute tribal supplemental funding among Indian tribes within such region as follows:</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal supplemental amounts. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall determine—</chapeau> <subitem style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">which such Indian tribes would be entitled under subparagraph (A) to receive in a fiscal year less funding than they would receive in fiscal year 2011 pursuant to the relative need distribution factor and population adjustment factor, as described in subpart C of part 170 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of the MAP-21); and</content> </subitem> <subitem style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the combined amount that such Indian tribes would be entitled to receive in fiscal year 2011 pursuant to such relative need distribution factor and population adjustment factor in excess of the amount that they would be entitled to receive in the fiscal year under subparagraph (B).</content> </subitem> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Combined amount. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subclause (III), the Secretary shall distribute to each Indian tribe that meets the criteria described in item (aa)(AA) a share of funding under this subparagraph in proportion to the share of the combined amount determined under item (aa)(BB) attributable to such Indian tribe.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ceiling. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An Indian tribe may not receive under subclause (II) and based on its tribal share under subparagraph (A) a combined amount that exceeds the amount that such Indian tribe would be entitled to receive in fiscal year 2011 pursuant to the relative need distribution factor and population adjustment factor, as described in subpart C of part 170 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of the MAP-21).</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other amounts. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the amount made available for a region under subclause (I) exceeds the amount distributed among Indian tribes within that region under subclause (II), the Secretary shall distribute the remainder of such region’s funding under such subclause among all Indian tribes in that region in proportion to the combined amount that each such Indian tribe received under subparagraph (A) and subclauses (I), (II), and (III).]</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transferred funds. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date on which funds are made available to the Secretary of the Interior under this paragraph, the funds shall be distributed to, and made available for immediate use by, eligible Indian tribes, in accordance with the formula for distribution of funds under the tribal transportation program.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, funds made available to Indian tribes for tribal transportation facilities shall be expended on projects identified in a transportation improvement program approved by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Health and safety assurances. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an Indian tribal government may approve plans, specifications, and estimates and commence road and bridge construction with funds made available from the tribal transportation program through a contract or agreement under Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.), if the Indian tribal government—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides assurances in the contract or agreement that the construction will meet or exceed applicable health and safety standards;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">obtains the advance review of the plans and specifications from a State-licensed civil engineer that has certified that the plans and specifications meet or exceed the applicable health and safety standards; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides a copy of the certification under subparagraph (A) to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tribal Government Affairs, Department of Transportation, or the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, as appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contracts and agreements with indian tribes. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any interagency agreement, program guideline, manual, or policy directive, all funds made available through the Secretary of the Interior under this chapter and section 125(e) for tribal transportation facilities to pay for the costs of programs, services, functions, and activities, or portions of programs, services, functions, or activities, that are specifically or functionally related to the cost of planning, research, engineering, and construction of any tribal transportation facility shall be made available, upon request of the Indian tribal government, to the Indian tribal government for contracts and agreements for such planning, research, engineering, and construction in accordance with Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusion of agency participation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All funds, including contract support costs, for programs, functions, services, or activities, or portions of programs, services, functions, or activities, including supportive administrative functions that are otherwise contractible to which subparagraph (A) applies, shall be paid in accordance with subparagraph (A), without regard to the organizational level at which the Department of the Interior has previously carried out such programs, functions, services, or activities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contracts and agreements with indian tribes. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any interagency agreement, program guideline, manual, or policy directive, all funds made available to an Indian tribal government under this chapter for a tribal transportation facility program or project shall be made available, on the request of the Indian tribal government, to the Indian tribal government for use in carrying out, in accordance with the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.), contracts and agreements for the planning, research, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance relating to the program or project.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusion of agency participation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In accordance with subparagraph (A), all funds, including contract support costs, for a program or project to which subparagraph (A) applies shall be paid to the Indian tribal government without regard to the organizational level at which the Department of the Interior has previously carried out, or the Department of Transportation has previously carried out under the tribal transportation program, the programs, functions, services, or activities involved.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consortia. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Two or more Indian tribes that are otherwise eligible to participate in a program or project to which this chapter applies may form a consortium to be considered as a single Indian tribe for the purpose of participating in the project under this section.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary as signatory. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary is authorized to enter into a funding agreement with an Indian tribal government to carry out a tribal transportation facility program or project under subparagraph (A) that is located on an Indian reservation or provides access to the reservation or a community of the Indian tribe.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount an Indian tribal government receives for a program or project under subparagraph (A) shall equal the sum of the funding that the Indian tribal government would otherwise receive for the program or project in accordance with the funding formula established under this subsection and such additional amounts as the Secretary determines equal the amounts that would have been withheld for the costs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for administration of the program or project.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to clause (ii) and the approval of the Secretary, funds may be made available under subparagraph (A) to an Indian tribal government for a program or project in a fiscal year only if the Indian tribal government requesting such funds demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary financial stability and financial management capability during the 3 fiscal years immediately preceding the fiscal year for which the request is being made.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Considerations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An Indian tribal government that had no uncorrected significant and material audit exceptions in the required annual audit of the contracts or self-governance funding agreements made by the Indian tribe with any Federal agency under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.) during the 3-fiscal year period referred in clause (i) shall be conclusive evidence of the financial stability and financial management capability of the Indian tribe for purposes of clause (i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assumption of functions and duties. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An Indian tribal government receiving funding under subparagraph (A) for a program or project shall assume all functions and duties that the Secretary of the Interior would have performed with respect to a program or project under this chapter, other than those functions and duties that inherently cannot be legally transferred under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Powers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An Indian tribal government receiving funding under subparagraph (A) for a program or project shall have all powers that the Secretary of the Interior would have exercised in administering the funds transferred to the Indian tribal government for such program or project under this section if the funds had not been transferred, except to the extent that such powers are powers that inherently cannot be legally transferred under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dispute resolution. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the event of a disagreement between the Secretary or the Secretary of the Interior and an Indian tribe over whether a particular function, duty, or power may be lawfully transferred to the Indian tribe under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.), the Indian tribe shall have the right to pursue all alternative dispute resolution and appeal procedures authorized by that Act, including regulations issued to carry out the Act.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination of contract or agreement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On the date of the termination of a contract or agreement under this section by an Indian tribal government, the Secretary shall transfer all funds that would have been allocated to the Indian tribal government under the contract or agreement to the Secretary of the Interior to provide continued transportation services in accordance with applicable law.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Planning. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each fiscal year, not more than 2 percent of the funds made available for the tribal transportation program shall be allocated among Indian tribal governments that apply for transportation planning pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An Indian tribal government, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior and, as appropriate, with a State, local government, or metropolitan planning organization, shall carry out a transportation planning process in accordance with section 201(c).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection and approval of projects. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A project funded under this section shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">selected by the Indian tribal government from the transportation improvement program; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal Transportation Facility Bridges. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nationwide priority program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall maintain a nationwide priority program for improving deficient bridges eligible for the tribal transportation program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before making any distribution under subsection (b), the Secretary shall set aside not more than 2 percent of the funds made available under the tribal transportation program for each fiscal year to be allocated—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to carry out any planning, design, engineering, preconstruction, construction, and inspection of a project to replace, rehabilitate, seismically retrofit, paint, apply calcium magnesium acetate, sodium acetate/formate, or other environmentally acceptable, minimally corrosive anti-icing and deicing composition; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to implement any countermeasure for deficient tribal transportation facility bridges, including multiple-pipe culverts.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible bridges. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To be eligible to receive funding under this subsection, a bridge described in paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have an opening of not less than 20 feet;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be classified as a tribal transportation facility; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval requirement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may make funds available under this subsection for preliminary engineering, construction, and construction engineering activities after approval of required documentation and verification of eligibility in accordance with this title.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before making any distribution under subsection (b), the Secretary shall set aside not more than 2 percent of the funds made available under the tribal transportation program for each fiscal year to be allocated based on an identification and analysis of highway safety issues and opportunities on tribal land, as determined by the Secretary, on application of the Indian tribal governments for eligible projects described in section 148(a)(4).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project selection. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An Indian tribal government, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior and, as appropriate, with a State, local government, or metropolitan planning organization, shall select projects from the transportation improvement program, subject to the approval of the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal-aid Eligible Projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before approving as a project on a tribal transportation facility any project eligible for funds apportioned under section 104 in a State, the Secretary shall, for projects on tribal transportation facilities, determine that the obligation of funds for the project is supplementary to and not in lieu of the obligation of a fair and equitable share of funds apportioned to the State under section 104.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">“SEC. 203. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal lands transportation program </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Funds. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds made available under the Federal lands transportation program shall be used by the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of the appropriate Federal land management agency to pay the costs of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">program administration, transportation planning, research, preventive maintenance, engineering, rehabilitation, restoration, construction, and reconstruction of Federal lands transportation facilities, and—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adjacent vehicular parking areas;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquisition of necessary scenic easements and scenic or historic sites;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provision for pedestrians and bicycles;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">environmental mitigation in or adjacent to Federal land open to the public—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve public safety and reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to mitigate the damage to wildlife, aquatic organism passage, habitat, and ecosystem connectivity, including the costs of constructing, maintaining, replacing, or removing culverts and bridges, as appropriate;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">construction and reconstruction of roadside rest areas, including sanitary and water facilities;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">congestion mitigation; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other appropriate public road facilities, as determined by the Secretary;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">operation and maintenance of transit facilities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any transportation project eligible for assistance under this title that is on a public road within or adjacent to, or that provides access to, Federal lands open to the public; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not more $10,000,000 of the amounts made available per fiscal year to carry out this section for activities eligible under subparagraph (A)(iv).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contract. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In connection with an activity described in paragraph (1), the Secretary and the Secretary of the appropriate Federal land management agency may enter into a contract or other appropriate agreement with respect to the activity with—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State (including a political subdivision of a State); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an Indian tribe.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All appropriations for the construction and improvement of Federal lands transportation facilities shall be administered in conformity with regulations and agreements jointly approved by the Secretary and the Secretary of the appropriate Federal land managing agency.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The cooperation of States, counties, or other local subdivisions may be accepted in construction and improvement.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds received. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any funds received from a State, county, or local subdivision shall be credited to appropriations available for the class of Federal lands transportation facilities to which the funds were contributed.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Competitive bidding. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraph (B), construction of each project shall be performed by contract awarded by competitive bidding.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if the Secretary or the Secretary of the appropriate Federal land management agency affirmatively finds that, under the circumstances relating to the project, a different method is in the public interest.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency Program Distributions. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">On October 1, 2011, and on October 1 of each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall allocate the sums authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year for the Federal lands transportation program on the basis of applications of need, as determined by the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in consultation with the Secretaries of the applicable Federal land management agencies; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in coordination with the transportation plans required under section 201 of the respective transportation systems of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Park Service;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Forest Service;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Corps of Engineers; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Bureau of Land Management.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applications. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each application submitted by a Federal land management agency shall include proposed programs at various potential funding levels, as defined by the Secretary following collaborative discussions with applicable Federal land management agencies.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration by secretary. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In evaluating an application submitted under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider the extent to which the programs support—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the transportation goals of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a state of good repair of transportation facilities;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a reduction of bridge deficiencies, and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an improvement of safety;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">high-use Federal recreational sites or Federal economic generators; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the resource and asset management goals of the Secretary of the respective Federal land management agency.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Permissive contents. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Applications may include proposed programs the duration of which extend over a multiple-year period to support long-term transportation planning and resource management initiatives.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Federal Lands Transportation Facility Inventory. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretaries of the appropriate Federal land management agencies, in cooperation with the Secretary, shall maintain a comprehensive national inventory of public Federal lands transportation facilities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation facilities included in the inventories. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To identify the Federal lands transportation system and determine the relative transportation needs among Federal land management agencies, the inventories shall include, at a minimum, facilities that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide access to high-use Federal recreation sites or Federal economic generators, as determined by the Secretary in coordination with the respective Secretaries of the appropriate Federal land management agencies; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">are owned by 1 of the following agencies:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Park Service.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Forest Service.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Fish and Wildlife Service.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Bureau of Land Management.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Corps of Engineers.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The inventories shall be made available to the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretaries of the appropriate Federal land management agencies shall update the inventories of the appropriate Federal land management agencies, as determined by the Secretary after collaborative discussions with the Secretaries of the appropriate Federal land management agencies.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A decision to add or remove a facility from the inventory shall not be considered a Federal action for purposes of review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bicycle Safety. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the appropriate Federal land management agency shall prohibit the use of bicycles on each federally owned road that has a speed limit of 30 miles per hour or greater and an adjacent paved path for use by bicycles within 100 yards of the road unless the Secretary determines that the bicycle level of service on that roadway is rated B or higher.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="204">“SEC. 204. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal lands access program </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Funds. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds made available under the Federal lands access program shall be used by the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of the appropriate Federal land management agency to pay the cost of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">transportation planning, research, engineering, preventive maintenance, rehabilitation, restoration, construction, and reconstruction of Federal lands access transportation facilities located on or adjacent to, or that provide access to, Federal land, and—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adjacent vehicular parking areas;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquisition of necessary scenic easements and scenic or historic sites;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provisions for pedestrians and bicycles;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">environmental mitigation in or adjacent to Federal land to improve public safety and reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">construction and reconstruction of roadside rest areas, including sanitary and water facilities; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other appropriate public road facilities, as determined by the Secretary;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">operation and maintenance of transit facilities; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any transportation project eligible for assistance under this title that is within or adjacent to, or that provides access to, Federal land.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contract. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In connection with an activity described in paragraph (1), the Secretary and the Secretary of the appropriate Federal land management agency may enter into a contract or other appropriate agreement with respect to the activity with—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State (including a political subdivision of a State); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an Indian tribe.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All appropriations for the construction and improvement of Federal lands access transportation facilities shall be administered in conformity with regulations and agreements approved by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The cooperation of States, counties, or other local subdivisions may be accepted in construction and improvement.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds received. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any funds received from a State, county, or local subdivision for a Federal lands access transportation facility project shall be credited to appropriations available under the Federal lands access program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Competitive bidding. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraph (B), construction of each project shall be performed by contract awarded by competitive bidding.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if the Secretary or the Secretary of the appropriate Federal land management agency affirmatively finds that, under the circumstances relating to the project, a different method is in the public interest.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Distributions. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funding made available to carry out the Federal lands access program shall be allocated among those States that have Federal land, in accordance with the following formula:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">80 percent of the available funding for use in those States that contain at least 1 ½ percent of the total public land in the United States managed by the agencies described in paragraph (2), to be distributed as follows:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">30 percent in the ratio that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recreational visitation within each such State; bears to</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the recreational visitation within all such States.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">5 percent in the ratio that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal land area within each such State; bears to</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal land area in all such States.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">55 percent in the ratio that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal public road miles within each such State; bears to</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal public road miles in all such States.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">10 percent in the ratio that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of Federal public bridges within each such State; bears to</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of Federal public bridges in all such States.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">20 percent of the available funding for use in those States that do not contain at least 1 ½ percent of the total public land in the United States managed by the agencies described in paragraph (2), to be distributed as follows:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">30 percent in the ratio that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recreational visitation within each such State; bears to</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the recreational visitation within all such States.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">5 percent in the ratio that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal land area within each such State; bears to</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal land area in all such States.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">55 percent in the ratio that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal public road miles within each such State; bears to</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal public road miles in all such States.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">10 percent in the ratio that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of Federal public bridges within each such State; bears to</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of Federal public bridges in all such States.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Data source. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Data necessary to distribute funding under paragraph (1) shall be provided by the following Federal land management agencies:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Park Service.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Forest Service.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Fish and Wildlife Service.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Bureau of Land Management.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Corps of Engineers.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Programming Decisions Committee. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Programming decisions shall be made within each State by a committee comprised of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative of the Federal Highway Administration;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative of the State Department of Transportation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative of any appropriate political subdivision of the State.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation requirement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The committee described in paragraph (1) shall cooperate with each applicable Federal agency in each State before any joint discussion or final programming decision.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project preference. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making a programming decision under paragraph (1), the committee shall give preference to projects that provide access to, are adjacent to, or are located within high-use Federal recreation sites or Federal economic generators, as identified by the Secretaries of the appropriate Federal land management agencies.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1119/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Lands Development Roads and Trails.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 214 of title 23, United States Code, is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1119/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1119/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chapter 2 analysis.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 2 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1119/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the items relating to sections 201 through 204 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e7717" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup 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Federal lands access program.”; and</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1119/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the item relating to section 214.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1119/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 138(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended in the third sentence by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">park road or parkway under section 204 of this title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal lands transportation facility</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1119/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules, regulations, and recommendations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 315 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">204(f)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">202(a)(5), 203(a)(3),</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1120" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1120">SEC. 1120. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROJECTS OF NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1301 of the SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 101 note; 119 Stat. 1198) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1120/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">States</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible applicants</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1120/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible applicant. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible applicant</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State department of transportation or a group of State departments of transportation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a tribal government or consortium of tribal governments;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a transit agency; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a multi-State or multi-jurisdictional group of the agencies described in subparagraphs (A) through (C).”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1120/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)(2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">75</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">50</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1120/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible applicant</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1120/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)(3) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improves roadways vital to national energy security; and”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1120/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g)(1) by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congressional approval. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not issue a letter of intent, enter into a full funding grant agreement under paragraph (2), or make any other obligation or commitment to fund a project under this section if a joint resolution of disapproval is enacted disapproving funding for the project before the last day of the 60-day period described in subparagraph (B).”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1120/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (k), by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project selection justifications. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary selects a project for funding under this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report that describes the reasons for selecting the project, based on the criteria described in subsection (f).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report submitted under subparagraph (A) shall specify each criteria described in subsection (f) that the project meets.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall make available on the website of the Department the report submitted under subparagraph (A).”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1120/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsections (l) and (m) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">“(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the MAP-21, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate regarding projects of national and regional significance.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of the report issued under this subsection shall be to identify projects of national and regional significance that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will significantly improve the performance of the Federal-aid highway system, nationally or regionally;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is able to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">generate national economic benefits that reasonably exceed the costs of the projects, including increased access to jobs, labor, and other critical economic inputs;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce long-term congestion, including impacts in the State, region, and the United States, and increase speed, reliability, and accessibility of the movement of people or freight; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improve transportation safety, including reducing transportation accidents, and serious injuries and fatalities; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">can be supported by an acceptable degree of non-Federal financial commitments.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report issued under this subsection shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a comprehensive list of each project of national and regional significance that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has been complied through a survey of State departments of transportation; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has been classified by the Secretary as a project of regional or national significance in accordance with this section;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of the information collected under paragraph (1), including a discussion of the factors supporting each classification of a project as a project of regional or national significance; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations on financing for eligible project costs.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">“(m) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2013, to remain available until expended.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1121" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1121">SEC. 1121. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONSTRUCTION OF FERRY BOATS AND FERRY TERMINAL FACILITIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1121/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction of Ferry Boats and Ferry Terminal Facilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 147 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1121/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsections (c) and (d);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1121/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1121/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (b) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distribution of Funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts made available to ferry systems and public entities responsible for developing ferries under this section for a fiscal year, 100 percent shall be allocated in accordance with the formula set forth in subsection (d).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Formula. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts allocated pursuant to subsection (c)—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">20 percent shall be allocated among eligible entities in the proportion that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of ferry passengers carried by each ferry system in the most recent fiscal year; bears to</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of ferry passengers carried by all ferry systems in the most recent fiscal year;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">45 percent shall be allocated among eligible entities in the proportion that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of vehicles carried by each ferry system in the most recent fiscal year; bears to</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of vehicles carried by all ferry systems in the most recent fiscal year; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">35 percent shall be allocated among eligible entities in the proportion that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total route miles serviced by each ferry system; bears to</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total route miles serviced by all ferry systems.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $67,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1121/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Ferry Database.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1801(e) of the SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 129 note; Public Law 109-59) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1121/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including any Federal, State, and local government funding sources,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sources</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1121/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1121/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1121/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1121/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (B), the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the database is consistent with the national transit database maintained by the Federal Transit Administration; and”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1121/b/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D) (as redesignated by subparagraph (B)), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2009</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2014</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1122" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1122">SEC. 1122. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1122/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 213 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="213">“SEC. 213. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation alternatives </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reservation of Funds. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">On October 1 of each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014, the Secretary shall proportionally reserve from the funds apportioned to a State under section 104(b) to carry out the requirements of this section an amount equal to the amount obtained by multiplying the amount determined under paragraph (2) by the ratio that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount apportioned to the State for the transportation enhancements program for fiscal year 2009 under section 133(d)(2), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the MAP-21; bears to</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount of funds apportioned to all States for that fiscal year for the transportation enhancements program for fiscal year 2009.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Calculation of national amount. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall determine an amount for each fiscal year that is equal to 2 percent of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out chapters 1, 2, 5, and 6 of this title.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible Projects. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may obligate the funds reserved under this section for any of the following projects or activities:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Transportation alternatives, as defined in section 101.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The recreational trails program under section 206.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The safe routes to school program under section 1404 of the SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 402 note; Public Law 109-59).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Planning, designing, or constructing boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocations of Funds. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Calculation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the funds reserved in a State under this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">50 percent for a fiscal year shall be obligated under this section to any eligible entity in proportion to their relative shares of the population of the State—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in urbanized areas of the State with an urbanized area population of over 200,000;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in areas of the State other than urban areas with a population greater than 5,000; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in other areas of the State; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">50 percent shall be obligated in any area of the State.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metropolitan areas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds attributed to an urbanized area under paragraph (1)(A)(i) may be obligated in the metropolitan area established under section 134 that encompasses the urbanized area.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distribution among urbanized areas of over 200,000 population. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (1)(B), the amount of funds that a State is required to obligate under paragraph (1)(A)(i) shall be obligated in urbanized areas described in paragraph (1)(A)(i) based on the relative population of the areas.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other factors. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may obligate the funds described in subparagraph (A) based on other factors if the State and the relevant metropolitan planning organizations jointly apply to the Secretary for the permission to base the obligation on other factors and the Secretary grants the request.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Access to funds. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State or metropolitan planning organization required to obligate funds in accordance with paragraph (1) shall develop a competitive process to allow eligible entities to submit projects for funding that achieve the objectives of this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of eligible entity. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a local government;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a regional transportation authority;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a transit agency;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a natural resource or public land agency;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a school district, local education agency, or school;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a tribal government; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible, consistent with the goals of this subsection.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection of projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For funds reserved in a State under this section and suballocated to a metropolitan planning area under paragraph (1)(A)(i), each such metropolitan planning organization shall select projects carried out within the boundaries of the applicable metropolitan planning area, in consultation with the relevant State.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Flexibility of Excess Reserved Funding. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning in the second fiscal year after the date of enactment of the MAP-21, if on August 1 of that fiscal year the unobligated balance of available funds reserved by a State under this section exceeds 100 percent of such reserved amount in such fiscal year, the State may thereafter obligate the amount of excess funds for any activity—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that is eligible to receive funding under this section; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which the Secretary has approved the obligation of funds for any State under section 149.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of Projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, projects funded under this section (excluding those carried out under subsection (f)) shall be treated as projects on a Federal-aid highway under this chapter.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuation of Certain Recreational Trails Projects. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">obligate an amount of funds reserved under this section equal to the amount of the funds apportioned to the State for fiscal year 2009 under section 104(h)(2) for projects relating to recreational trails under section 206;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">return 1 percent of those funds to the Secretary for the administration of that program; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comply with the provisions of the administration of the recreational trails program under section 206, including the use of apportioned funds described under subsection (d)(3)(A) of that section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Flexibility. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may opt out of the recreational trails program under subsection (f) if the Governor of the State notifies the Secretary not later than 30 days prior to apportionments being made for any fiscal year.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1122/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 2 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 213 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e8284" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“213. Transportation alternatives”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1123">SEC. 1123. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s202">23 U.S.C. 202 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRIBAL HIGH PRIORITY PROJECTS PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Emergency or disaster.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">emergency or disaster</quotedText>” means damage to a tribal transportation facility that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">renders the tribal transportation facility impassable or unusable;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is caused by—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/a/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a natural disaster over a widespread area; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/a/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a catastrophic failure from an external cause; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">would be eligible under the emergency relief program under section 125 of title 23, United States Code, but does not meet the funding thresholds required by that section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">List.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">list</quotedText>” means the funding priority list developed under subsection (c)(5).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">program</quotedText>” means the Tribal High Priority Projects program established under subsection (b)(1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">project</quotedText>” means a project provided funds under the program.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall use amounts made available under subsection (h) to carry out a Tribal High Priority Projects program under which funds shall be provided to eligible applicants in accordance with this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible applicants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Applicants eligible for program funds under this section include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an Indian tribe whose annual allocation of funding under section 202 of title 23, United States Code, is insufficient to complete the highest priority project of the Indian tribe;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a governmental subdivision of an Indian tribe—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/b/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that is authorized to administer the funding of the Indian tribe under section 202 of title 23, United States Code; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/b/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which the annual allocation under that section is insufficient to complete the highest priority project of the Indian tribe; or</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any Indian tribe that has an emergency or disaster with respect to a transportation facility included on the national inventory of tribal transportation facilities under section 202(b)(1) of title 23, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project Applications; Funding.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To apply for funds under this section, an eligible applicant shall submit to the Department of the Interior or the Department an application that includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">project scope of work, including deliverables, budget, and timeline;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of funds requested;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">project information addressing—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/1/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ranking criteria identified in paragraph (3); or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/1/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the nature of the emergency or disaster;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">documentation that the project meets the definition of a tribal transportation facility and is included in the national inventory of tribal transportation facilities under section 202(b)(1) of title 23, United States Code;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">documentation of official tribal action requesting the project;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/1/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">documentation from the Indian tribe providing authority for the Secretary of the Interior to place the project on a transportation improvement program if the project is selected and approved; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/1/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other information the Secretary of the Interior or Secretary considers appropriate to make a determination.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on applications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An applicant for funds under the program may only have 1 application for assistance under this section pending at any 1 time, including any emergency or disaster application.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application ranking.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary shall determine the eligibility of, and fund, program applications, subject to the availability of funds.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ranking criteria.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The project ranking criteria for applications under this section shall include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the existence of safety hazards with documented fatality and injury accidents;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of years since the Indian tribe last completed a construction project funded by section 202 of title 23, United States Code;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/3/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the readiness of the Indian tribe to proceed to construction or bridge design need;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/3/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the percentage of project costs matched by funds that are not provided under section 202 of title 23, United States Code, with projects with a greater percentage of other sources of matching funds ranked ahead of lesser matches);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/3/B/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of funds requested, with requests for lesser amounts given greater priority;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/3/B/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the challenges caused by geographic isolation; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/3/B/vii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all weather access for employment, commerce, health, safety, educational resources, or housing.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project scoring matrix.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The project scoring matrix established in the appendix to part 170 of title 25, Code of Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act) shall be used to rank all applications accepted under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding priority list.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary shall jointly produce a funding priority list that ranks the projects approved for funding under the program.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of projects on the list shall be limited by the amount of funding made available.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timeline.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/6/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require applications for funding no sooner than 60 days after funding is made available pursuant to subsection (a);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/6/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notify all applicants and Regions in writing of acceptance of applications;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/6/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">rank all accepted applications in accordance with the project scoring matrix, develop the funding priority list, and return unaccepted applications to the applicant with an explanation of deficiencies;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/6/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notify all accepted applicants of the projects included on the funding priority list no later than 180 days after the application deadline has passed pursuant to subparagraph (A); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/c/6/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">distribute funds to successful applicants.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Emergency or Disaster Project Applications.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (c)(6), an eligible applicant may submit an emergency or disaster project application at any time during the fiscal year.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration as priority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/d/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider project applications submitted under paragraph (1) to be a priority; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/d/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fund the project applications in accordance with paragraph (3).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/d/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an eligible applicant submits an application for a project under this subsection before the issuance of the list under subsection (c)(5) and the project is determined to be eligible for program funds, the Secretary of the Interior shall provide funding for the project before providing funding for other approved projects on the list.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/d/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission after issuance of list.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an eligible applicant submits an application under this subsection after the issuance of the list under subsection (c)(5) and the distribution of program funds in accordance with the list, the Secretary of the Interior shall provide funding for the project on the date on which unobligated funds provided to projects on the list are returned to the Department of the Interior.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/d/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on other projects.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of the Interior uses funding previously designated for a project on the list to fund an emergency or disaster project under this subsection, the project on the list that did not receive funding as a result of the redesignation of funds shall move to the top of the list the following year.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/d/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Emergency or disaster project cost.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The cost of a project submitted as an emergency or disaster under this subsection shall be at least 10 percent of the distribution of funds of the Indian tribe under section 202(b) of title 23, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Use of Funds.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Program funds shall not be used for—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transportation planning;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">research;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">routine maintenance activities;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/e/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">structures and erosion protection unrelated to transportation and roadways;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/e/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">general reservation planning not involving transportation;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/e/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">landscaping and irrigation systems not involving transportation programs and projects;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/e/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">work performed on projects that are not included on a transportation improvement program approved by the Federal Highway Administration, unless otherwise authorized by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/e/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purchase of equipment unless otherwise authorized by Federal law; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/e/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the condemnation of land for recreational trails.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Project Amounts.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Project funding shall be limited to a maximum of $1,000,000 per application, except that funding for disaster or emergency projects shall also be limited to the estimated cost of repairing damage to the tribal transportation facility.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost Estimate Certification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All cost estimates prepared for a project shall be required to be submitted by the applicant to the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary for certification and approval.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/h" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/h/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Set-aside.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, of the amounts made available to carry out the tribal transportation program under section 202 of title 23, United States Code, for that fiscal year, the Secretary shall use $9,000,000 to carry out the program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/h/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), there is authorized to be appropriated $30,000,000 out of the general fund of the Treasury to carry out the program for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/h/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The funds made available under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be administered in the same manner as funds made available for the tribal transportation program under section 202 of title 23, United States Code, except that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/h/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the funds made available for the program shall remain available until September 30 of the third fiscal year after the year appropriated; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stA/s1123/h/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal share of the cost of a project shall be 100 percent.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stB" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance Management </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stB/s1201" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1201">SEC. 1201. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stB/s1201/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 134 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="134">“SEC. 134. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metropolitan transportation planning </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is in the national interest—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to encourage and promote the safe and efficient management, operation, and development of surface transportation systems that will serve the mobility needs of people and freight and foster economic growth and development within and between States and urbanized areas, while minimizing transportation-related fuel consumption and air pollution through metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes identified in this chapter; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to encourage the continued improvement and evolution of the metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes by metropolitan planning organizations, State departments of transportation, and public transit operators as guided by the planning factors identified in subsection (h) and section 135(d).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section and section 135, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metropolitan planning area. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">metropolitan planning area</quotedText>’ means the geographic area determined by agreement between the metropolitan planning organization for the area and the Governor under subsection (e).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metropolitan planning organization. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">metropolitan planning organization</quotedText>’ means the policy board of an organization established as a result of the designation process under subsection (d).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonmetropolitan area. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">nonmetropolitan area</quotedText>’ means a geographic area outside designated metropolitan planning areas.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonmetropolitan local official. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">nonmetropolitan local official</quotedText>’ means elected and appointed officials of general purpose local government in a nonmetropolitan area with responsibility for transportation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regional transportation planning organization. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">regional transportation planning organization</quotedText>’ means a policy board of an organization established as the result of a designation under section 135(m).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TIP. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">TIP</quotedText>’ means a transportation improvement program developed by a metropolitan planning organization under subsection (j).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Urbanized area. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">urbanized area</quotedText>’ means a geographic area with a population of 50,000 or more, as determined by the Bureau of the Census.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Requirements. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of long-range plans and tips. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To accomplish the objectives in subsection (a), metropolitan planning organizations designated under subsection (d), in cooperation with the State and public transportation operators, shall develop long-range transportation plans and transportation improvement programs through a performance-driven, outcome-based approach to planning for metropolitan areas of the State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plans and TIPs for each metropolitan area shall provide for the development and integrated management and operation of transportation systems and facilities (including accessible pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities) that will function as an intermodal transportation system for the metropolitan planning area and as an integral part of an intermodal transportation system for the State and the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Process of development. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The process for developing the plans and TIPs shall provide for consideration of all modes of transportation and shall be continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive to the degree appropriate, based on the complexity of the transportation problems to be addressed.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation of Metropolitan Planning Organizations. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out the transportation planning process required by this section, a metropolitan planning organization shall be designated for each urbanized area with a population of more than 50,000 individuals—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by agreement between the Governor and units of general purpose local government that together represent at least 75 percent of the affected population (including the largest incorporated city (based on population) as determined by the Bureau of the Census); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in accordance with procedures established by applicable State or local law.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Structure. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of MAP-21, each metropolitan planning organization that serves an area designated as a transportation management area shall consist of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">local elected officials;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">officials of public agencies that administer or operate major modes of transportation in the metropolitan area, including representation by providers of public transportation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate State officials.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on statutory construction. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to interfere with the authority, under any State law in effect on December 18, 1991, of a public agency with multimodal transportation responsibilities—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop the plans and TIPs for adoption by a metropolitan planning organization; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop long-range capital plans, coordinate transit services and projects, and carry out other activities pursuant to State law.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuing designation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A designation of a metropolitan planning organization under this subsection or any other provision of law shall remain in effect until the metropolitan planning organization is redesignated under paragraph (5).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Redesignation procedures. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A metropolitan planning organization may be redesignated by agreement between the Governor and units of general purpose local government that together represent at least 75 percent of the existing planning area population (including the largest incorporated city (based on population) as determined by the Bureau of the Census) as appropriate to carry out this section.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restructuring. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A metropolitan planning organization may be restructured to meet the requirements of paragraph (2) without undertaking a redesignation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation of more than 1 metropolitan planning organization. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">More than 1 metropolitan planning organization may be designated within an existing metropolitan planning area only if the Governor and the existing metropolitan planning organization determine that the size and complexity of the existing metropolitan planning area make designation of more than 1 metropolitan planning organization for the area appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metropolitan Planning Area Boundaries. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this section, the boundaries of a metropolitan planning area shall be determined by agreement between the metropolitan planning organization and the Governor.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Included area. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each metropolitan planning area—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall encompass at least the existing urbanized area and the contiguous area expected to become urbanized within a 20-year forecast period for the transportation plan; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may encompass the entire metropolitan statistical area or consolidated metropolitan statistical area, as defined by the Bureau of the Census.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification of new urbanized areas within existing planning area boundaries. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The designation by the Bureau of the Census of new urbanized areas within an existing metropolitan planning area shall not require the redesignation of the existing metropolitan planning organization.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing metropolitan planning areas in nonattainment. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (2), except as provided in subparagraph (B), in the case of an urbanized area designated as a nonattainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) as of the date of enactment of the SAFETEA-LU, the boundaries of the metropolitan planning area in existence as of such date of enactment shall be retained.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The boundaries described in subparagraph (A) may be adjusted by agreement of the Governor and affected metropolitan planning organizations in the manner described in subsection (d)(5).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">New metropolitan planning areas in nonattainment. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an urbanized area designated after the date of enactment of the SAFETEA-LU, as a nonattainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide, the boundaries of the metropolitan planning area—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be established in the manner described in subsection (d)(1);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall encompass the areas described in paragraph (2)(A);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may encompass the areas described in paragraph (2)(B); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may address any nonattainment area identified under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) for ozone or carbon monoxide.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination in Multistate Areas. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall encourage each Governor with responsibility for a portion of a multistate metropolitan area and the appropriate metropolitan planning organizations to provide coordinated transportation planning for the entire metropolitan area.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interstate compacts. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The consent of Congress is granted to any 2 or more States—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to enter into agreements or compacts, not in conflict with any law of the United States, for cooperative efforts and mutual assistance in support of activities authorized under this section as the activities pertain to interstate areas and localities within the States; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to establish such agencies, joint or otherwise, as the States may determine desirable for making the agreements and compacts effective.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reservation of rights. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The right to alter, amend, or repeal interstate compacts entered into under this subsection is expressly reserved.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MPO Consultation in Plan and TIP Coordination. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonattainment areas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If more than 1 metropolitan planning organization has authority within a metropolitan area or an area which is designated as a nonattainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), each metropolitan planning organization shall consult with the other metropolitan planning organizations designated for such area and the State in the coordination of plans and TIPs required by this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation improvements located in multiple mpos. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a transportation improvement, funded from the Highway Trust Fund or authorized under chapter 53 of title 49, is located within the boundaries of more than 1 metropolitan planning area, the metropolitan planning organizations shall coordinate plans and TIPs regarding the transportation improvement.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship with other planning officials. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall encourage each metropolitan planning organization to consult with officials responsible for other types of planning activities that are affected by transportation in the area (including State and local planned growth, economic development, environmental protection, airport operations, and freight movements) or to coordinate its planning process, to the maximum extent practicable, with such planning activities.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under the metropolitan planning process, transportation plans and TIPs shall be developed with due consideration of other related planning activities within the metropolitan area, and the process shall provide for the design and delivery of transportation services within the metropolitan area that are provided by—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recipients of assistance under chapter 53 of title 49;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations (including representatives of the agencies and organizations) that receive Federal assistance from a source other than the Department of Transportation to provide nonemergency transportation services; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recipients of assistance under section 204.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of Planning Process. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The metropolitan planning process for a metropolitan planning area under this section shall provide for consideration of projects and strategies that will—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development patterns;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote efficient system management and operation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance-based approach. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The metropolitan transportation planning process shall provide for the establishment and use of a performance-based approach to transportation decisionmaking to support the national goals described in section 150(b) of this title and in section 5301(c) of title 49.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance targets. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Surface transportation performance targets. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each metropolitan planning organization shall establish performance targets that address the performance measures described in section 150(c), where applicable, to use in tracking progress towards attainment of critical outcomes for the region of the metropolitan planning organization.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Selection of performance targets by a metropolitan planning organization shall be coordinated with the relevant State to ensure consistency, to the maximum extent practicable.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public transportation performance targets. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Selection of performance targets by a metropolitan planning organization shall be coordinated, to the maximum extent practicable, with providers of public transportation to ensure consistency with sections 5326(c) and 5329(d) of title 49.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each metropolitan planning organization shall establish the performance targets under subparagraph (B) not later than 180 days after the date on which the relevant State or provider of public transportation establishes the performance targets.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Integration of other performance-based plans. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A metropolitan planning organization shall integrate in the metropolitan transportation planning process, directly or by reference, the goals, objectives, performance measures, and targets described in other State transportation plans and transportation processes, as well as any plans developed under chapter 53 of title 49 by providers of public transportation, required as part of a performance-based program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to consider factors. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The failure to consider any factor specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall not be reviewable by any court under this title or chapter 53 of title 49, subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, or chapter 7 of title 5 in any matter affecting a transportation plan, a TIP, a project or strategy, or the certification of a planning process.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of Transportation Plan. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each metropolitan planning organization shall prepare and update a transportation plan for its metropolitan planning area in accordance with the requirements of this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Frequency. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The metropolitan planning organization shall prepare and update such plan every 4 years (or more frequently, if the metropolitan planning organization elects to update more frequently) in the case of each of the following:</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any area designated as nonattainment, as defined in section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7407(d)).</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any area that was nonattainment and subsequently designated to attainment in accordance with section 107(d)(3) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 7407(d)(3)) and that is subject to a maintenance plan under section 175A of that Act (42 U.S.C. 7505a).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other areas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of any other area required to have a transportation plan in accordance with the requirements of this subsection, the metropolitan planning organization shall prepare and update such plan every 5 years unless the metropolitan planning organization elects to update more frequently.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation plan. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A transportation plan under this section shall be in a form that the Secretary determines to be appropriate and shall contain, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification of transportation facilities. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of transportation facilities (including major roadways, transit, multimodal and intermodal facilities, nonmotorized transportation facilities, and intermodal connectors) that should function as an integrated metropolitan transportation system, giving emphasis to those facilities that serve important national and regional transportation functions.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Factors. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In formulating the transportation plan, the metropolitan planning organization shall consider factors described in subsection (h) as the factors relate to a 20-year forecast period.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance measures and targets. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the performance measures and performance targets used in assessing the performance of the transportation system in accordance with subsection (h)(2).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">System performance report. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A system performance report and subsequent updates evaluating the condition and performance of the transportation system with respect to the performance targets described in subsection (h)(2), including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">progress achieved by the metropolitan planning organization in meeting the performance targets in comparison with system performance recorded in previous reports; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for metropolitan planning organizations that voluntarily elect to develop multiple scenarios, an analysis of how the preferred scenario has improved the conditions and performance of the transportation system and how changes in local policies and investments have impacted the costs necessary to achieve the identified performance targets.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mitigation activities. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A long-range transportation plan shall include a discussion of types of potential environmental mitigation activities and potential areas to carry out these activities, including activities that may have the greatest potential to restore and maintain the environmental functions affected by the plan.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The discussion shall be developed in consultation with Federal, State, and tribal wildlife, land management, and regulatory agencies.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial plan. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A financial plan that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">demonstrates how the adopted transportation plan can be implemented;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">indicates resources from public and private sources that are reasonably expected to be made available to carry out the plan; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommends any additional financing strategies for needed projects and programs.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The financial plan may include, for illustrative purposes, additional projects that would be included in the adopted transportation plan if reasonable additional resources beyond those identified in the financial plan were available.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperative development. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purpose of developing the transportation plan, the metropolitan planning organization, transit operator, and State shall cooperatively develop estimates of funds that will be available to support plan implementation.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operational and management strategies. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Operational and management strategies to improve the performance of existing transportation facilities to relieve vehicular congestion and maximize the safety and mobility of people and goods.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Capital investment and other strategies. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Capital investment and other strategies to preserve the existing and projected future metropolitan transportation infrastructure and provide for multimodal capacity increases based on regional priorities and needs.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation and transit enhancement activities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Proposed transportation and transit enhancement activities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination with clean air act agencies. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In metropolitan areas that are in nonattainment for ozone or carbon monoxide under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), the metropolitan planning organization shall coordinate the development of a transportation plan with the process for development of the transportation control measures of the State implementation plan required by that Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Optional scenario development. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A metropolitan planning organization may, while fitting the needs and complexity of its community, voluntarily elect to develop multiple scenarios for consideration as part of the development of the metropolitan transportation plan, in accordance with subparagraph (B).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recommended components. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A metropolitan planning organization that chooses to develop multiple scenarios under subparagraph (A) shall be encouraged to consider—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">potential regional investment strategies for the planning horizon;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assumed distribution of population and employment;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a scenario that, to the maximum extent practicable, maintains baseline conditions for the performance measures identified in subsection (h)(2);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a scenario that improves the baseline conditions for as many of the performance measures identified in subsection (h)(2) as possible;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">revenue constrained scenarios based on the total revenues expected to be available over the forecast period of the plan; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">estimated costs and potential revenues available to support each scenario.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metrics. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the performance measures identified in section 150(c), metropolitan planning organizations may evaluate scenarios developed under this paragraph using locally-developed measures.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In each metropolitan area, the metropolitan planning organization shall consult, as appropriate, with State and local agencies responsible for land use management, natural resources, environmental protection, conservation, and historic preservation concerning the development of a long-range transportation plan.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Issues. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The consultation shall involve, as appropriate—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comparison of transportation plans with State conservation plans or maps, if available; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comparison of transportation plans to inventories of natural or historic resources, if available.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participation by interested parties. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each metropolitan planning organization shall provide citizens, affected public agencies, representatives of public transportation employees, freight shippers, providers of freight transportation services, private providers of transportation, representatives of users of public transportation, representatives of users of pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities, representatives of the disabled, and other interested parties with a reasonable opportunity to comment on the transportation plan.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents of participation plan. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A participation plan—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be developed in consultation with all interested parties; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall provide that all interested parties have reasonable opportunities to comment on the contents of the transportation plan.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Methods. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subparagraph (A), the metropolitan planning organization shall, to the maximum extent practicable—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">hold any public meetings at convenient and accessible locations and times;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">employ visualization techniques to describe plans; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make public information available in electronically accessible format and means, such as the World Wide Web, as appropriate to afford reasonable opportunity for consideration of public information under subparagraph (A).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A transportation plan involving Federal participation shall be published or otherwise made readily available by the metropolitan planning organization for public review, including (to the maximum extent practicable) in electronically accessible formats and means, such as the World Wide Web, approved by the metropolitan planning organization and submitted for information purposes to the Governor at such times and in such manner as the Secretary shall establish.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection of projects from illustrative list. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (2)(C), a State or metropolitan planning organization shall not be required to select any project from the illustrative list of additional projects included in the financial plan under paragraph (2)(C).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metropolitan TIP. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In cooperation with the State and any affected public transportation operator, the metropolitan planning organization designated for a metropolitan area shall develop a TIP for the metropolitan planning area that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contains projects consistent with the current metropolitan transportation plan;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reflects the investment priorities established in the current metropolitan transportation plan; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">once implemented, is designed to make progress toward achieving the performance targets established under subsection (h)(2).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Opportunity for comment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the TIP, the metropolitan planning organization, in cooperation with the State and any affected public transportation operator, shall provide an opportunity for participation by interested parties in the development of the program, in accordance with subsection (i)(5).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding estimates. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purpose of developing the TIP, the metropolitan planning organization, public transportation agency, and State shall cooperatively develop estimates of funds that are reasonably expected to be available to support program implementation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updating and approval. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The TIP shall be—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">updated at least once every 4 years; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">approved by the metropolitan planning organization and the Governor.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority list. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The TIP shall include a priority list of proposed Federally supported projects and strategies to be carried out within each 4-year period after the initial adoption of the TIP.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial plan. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The TIP shall include a financial plan that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">demonstrates how the TIP can be implemented;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">indicates resources from public and private sources that are reasonably expected to be available to carry out the program;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies innovative financing techniques to finance projects, programs, and strategies; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include, for illustrative purposes, additional projects that would be included in the approved TIP if reasonable additional resources beyond those identified in the financial plan were available.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Descriptions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each project in the TIP shall include sufficient descriptive material (such as type of work, termini, length, and other similar factors) to identify the project or phase of the project.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance target achievement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The transportation improvement program shall include, to the maximum extent practicable, a description of the anticipated effect of the transportation improvement program toward achieving the performance targets established in the metropolitan transportation plan, linking investment priorities to those performance targets.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Included projects. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Projects under this title and chapter 53 of title 49. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A TIP developed under this subsection for a metropolitan area shall include the projects within the area that are proposed for funding under chapter 1 of this title and chapter 53 of title 49.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Projects under chapter 2. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regionally significant projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Regionally significant projects proposed for funding under chapter 2 shall be identified individually in the transportation improvement program.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projects proposed for funding under chapter 2 that are not determined to be regionally significant shall be grouped in 1 line item or identified individually in the transportation improvement program.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consistency with long-range transportation plan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each project shall be consistent with the long-range transportation plan developed under subsection (i) for the area.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement of anticipated full funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The program shall include a project, or an identified phase of a project, only if full funding can reasonably be anticipated to be available for the project or the identified phase within the time period contemplated for completion of the project or the identified phase.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice and comment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before approving a TIP, a metropolitan planning organization, in cooperation with the State and any affected public transportation operator, shall provide an opportunity for participation by interested parties in the development of the program, in accordance with subsection (i)(5).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection of projects. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in subsection (k)(4) and in addition to the TIP development required under paragraph (1), the selection of Federally funded projects in metropolitan areas shall be carried out, from the approved TIP—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">by—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of projects under this title, the State; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of projects under chapter 53 of title 49, the designated recipients of public transportation funding; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in cooperation with the metropolitan planning organization.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modifications to project priority. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, action by the Secretary shall not be required to advance a project included in the approved TIP in place of another project in the program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection of projects from illustrative list. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No required selection. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (2)(B)(iv), a State or metropolitan planning organization shall not be required to select any project from the illustrative list of additional projects included in the financial plan under paragraph (2)(B)(iv).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required action by the secretary. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Action by the Secretary shall be required for a State or metropolitan planning organization to select any project from the illustrative list of additional projects included in the financial plan under paragraph (2)(B)(iv) for inclusion in an approved TIP.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication of tips. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A TIP involving Federal participation shall be published or otherwise made readily available by the metropolitan planning organization for public review.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication of annual listings of projects. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An annual listing of projects, including investments in pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities, for which Federal funds have been obligated in the preceding year shall be published or otherwise made available by the cooperative effort of the State, transit operator, and metropolitan planning organization for public review.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The listing shall be consistent with the categories identified in the TIP.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">“(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation Management Areas. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification and designation. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required identification. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall identify as a transportation management area each urbanized area (as defined by the Bureau of the Census) with a population of over 200,000 individuals.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designations on request. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall designate any additional area as a transportation management area on the request of the Governor and the metropolitan planning organization designated for the area.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation plans. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In a transportation management area, transportation plans shall be based on a continuing and comprehensive transportation planning process carried out by the metropolitan planning organization in cooperation with the State and public transportation operators.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congestion management process. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within a metropolitan planning area serving a transportation management area, the transportation planning process under this section shall address congestion management through a process that provides for effective management and operation, based on a cooperatively developed and implemented metropolitan-wide strategy, of new and existing transportation facilities eligible for funding under this title and chapter 53 of title 49 through the use of travel demand reduction and operational management strategies.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Schedule. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish an appropriate phase-in schedule for compliance with the requirements of this section but no sooner than 1 year after the identification of a transportation management area.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection of projects. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All Federally funded projects carried out within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning area serving a transportation management area under this title (excluding projects carried out on the National Highway System) or under chapter 53 of title 49 shall be selected for implementation from the approved TIP by the metropolitan planning organization designated for the area in consultation with the State and any affected public transportation operator.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National highway system projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projects carried out within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning area serving a transportation management area on the National Highway System shall be selected for implementation from the approved TIP by the State in cooperation with the metropolitan planning organization designated for the area.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the metropolitan planning process of a metropolitan planning organization serving a transportation management area is being carried out in accordance with applicable provisions of Federal law; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to subparagraph (B), certify, not less often than once every 4 years, that the requirements of this paragraph are met with respect to the metropolitan planning process.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for certification. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may make the certification under subparagraph (A) if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the transportation planning process complies with the requirements of this section and other applicable requirements of Federal law; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">there is a TIP for the metropolitan planning area that has been approved by the metropolitan planning organization and the Governor.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of failure to certify. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Withholding of project funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a metropolitan planning process of a metropolitan planning organization serving a transportation management area is not certified, the Secretary may withhold up to 20 percent of the funds attributable to the metropolitan planning area of the metropolitan planning organization for projects funded under this title and chapter 53 of title 49.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restoration of withheld funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The withheld funds shall be restored to the metropolitan planning area at such time as the metropolitan planning process is certified by the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of certification. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making certification determinations under this paragraph, the Secretary shall provide for public involvement appropriate to the metropolitan area under review.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">“(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Performance-based Planning Processes. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the effectiveness of the performance-based planning processes of metropolitan planning organizations under this section, taking into consideration the requirements of this subsection</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the MAP-21, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report evaluating—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the overall effectiveness of performance-based planning as a tool for guiding transportation investments;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effectiveness of the performance-based planning process of each metropolitan planning organization under this section;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which metropolitan planning organizations have achieved, or are currently making substantial progress toward achieving, the performance targets specified under this section and whether metropolitan planning organizations are developing meaningful performance targets; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the technical capacity of metropolitan planning organizations that operate within a metropolitan planning area of less than 200,000 and their ability to carry out the requirements of this section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under paragraph (2) shall be published or otherwise made available in electronically accessible formats and means, including on the Internet.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">“(m) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Abbreviated Plans for Certain Areas. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), in the case of a metropolitan area not designated as a transportation management area under this section, the Secretary may provide for the development of an abbreviated transportation plan and TIP for the metropolitan planning area that the Secretary determines is appropriate to achieve the purposes of this section, taking into account the complexity of transportation problems in the area.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonattainment areas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not permit abbreviated plans or TIPs for a metropolitan area that is in nonattainment for ozone or carbon monoxide under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="n">“(n) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Requirements for Certain Nonattainment Areas. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title or chapter 53 of title, for transportation management areas classified as nonattainment for ozone or carbon monoxide pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), Federal funds may not be advanced in such area for any highway project that will result in a significant increase in the carrying capacity for single-occupant vehicles unless the project is addressed through a congestion management process.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection applies to a nonattainment area within the metropolitan planning area boundaries determined under subsection (e).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="o">“(o) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Statutory Construction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to confer on a metropolitan planning organization the authority to impose legal requirements on any transportation facility, provider, or project not eligible under this title or chapter 53 of title 49.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="p">“(p) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds set aside under section 104(f) of this title or section 5305(g) of title 49 shall be available to carry out this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="q">“(q) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuation of Current Review Practice. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Since plans and TIPs described in this section are subject to a reasonable opportunity for public comment, since individual projects included in plans and TIPs are subject to review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and since decisions by the Secretary concerning plans and TIPs described in this section have not been reviewed under that Act as of January 1, 1997, any decision by the Secretary concerning a plan or TIP described in this section shall not be considered to be a Federal action subject to review under that Act.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stB/s1201/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study on Metropolitan Planning Scenario Development.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stB/s1201/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall evaluate the costs and benefits associated with metropolitan planning organizations developing multiple scenarios for consideration as a part of the development of their metropolitan transportation plan.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stB/s1201/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The evaluation shall include an analysis of the technical and financial capacity of the metropolitan planning organization needed to develop scenarios described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stB/s1202" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1202">SEC. 1202. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATEWIDE AND NONMETROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stB/s1202/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 135 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="135">“SEC. 135. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statewide and nonmetropolitan transportation planning </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Requirements. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of plans and programs. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to section 134, to accomplish the objectives stated in section 134(a), each State shall develop a statewide transportation plan and a statewide transportation improvement program for all areas of the State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The statewide transportation plan and the transportation improvement program developed for each State shall provide for the development and integrated management and operation of transportation systems and facilities (including accessible pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities) that will function as an intermodal transportation system for the State and an integral part of an intermodal transportation system for the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Process of development. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The process for developing the statewide plan and the transportation improvement program shall provide for consideration of all modes of transportation and the policies stated in section 134(a) and shall be continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive to the degree appropriate, based on the complexity of the transportation problems to be addressed.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination With Metropolitan Planning; State Implementation Plan. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinate planning carried out under this section with the transportation planning activities carried out under section 134 for metropolitan areas of the State and with statewide trade and economic development planning activities and related multistate planning efforts; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop the transportation portion of the State implementation plan as required by the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interstate Agreements. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Two or more States may enter into agreements or compacts, not in conflict with any law of the United States, for cooperative efforts and mutual assistance in support of activities authorized under this section related to interstate areas and localities in the States and establishing authorities the States consider desirable for making the agreements and compacts effective.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reservation of rights. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The right to alter, amend, or repeal interstate compacts entered into under this subsection is expressly reserved.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of Planning Process. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall carry out a statewide transportation planning process that provides for consideration and implementation of projects, strategies, and services that will—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support the economic vitality of the United States, the States, nonmetropolitan areas, and metropolitan areas, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase the accessibility and mobility of people and freight;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development patterns;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes throughout the State, for people and freight;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote efficient system management and operation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance-based approach. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The statewide transportation planning process shall provide for the establishment and use of a performance-based approach to transportation decisionmaking to support the national goals described in section 150(b) of this title and in section 5301(c) of title 49.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance targets. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Surface transportation performance targets. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall establish performance targets that address the performance measures described in section 150(c), where applicable, to use in tracking progress towards attainment of critical outcomes for the State.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Selection of performance targets by a State shall be coordinated with the relevant metropolitan planning organizations to ensure consistency, to the maximum extent practicable.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public transportation performance targets. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In urbanized areas not represented by a metropolitan planning organization, selection of performance targets by a State shall be coordinated, to the maximum extent practicable, with providers of public transportation to ensure consistency with sections 5326(c) and 5329(d) of title 49.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Integration of other performance-based plans. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State shall integrate into the statewide transportation planning process, directly or by reference, the goals, objectives, performance measures, and targets described in this paragraph, in other State transportation plans and transportation processes, as well as any plans developed pursuant to chapter 53 of title 49 by providers of public transportation in urbanized areas not represented by a metropolitan planning organization required as part of a performance-based program.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of performance measures and targets. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The performance measures and targets established under this paragraph shall be considered by a State when developing policies, programs, and investment priorities reflected in the statewide transportation plan and statewide transportation improvement program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to consider factors. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The failure to take into consideration the factors specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall not be subject to review by any court under this title, chapter 53 of title 49, subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, or chapter 7 of title 5 in any matter affecting a statewide transportation plan, a statewide transportation improvement program, a project or strategy, or the certification of a planning process.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Requirements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out planning under this section, each State shall, at a minimum—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to nonmetropolitan areas, cooperate with affected local officials with responsibility for transportation or, if applicable, through regional transportation planning organizations described in subsection (m);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider the concerns of Indian tribal governments and Federal land management agencies that have jurisdiction over land within the boundaries of the State; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider coordination of transportation plans, the transportation improvement program, and planning activities with related planning activities being carried out outside of metropolitan planning areas and between States.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Long-range Statewide Transportation Plan. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall develop a long-range statewide transportation plan, with a minimum 20-year forecast period for all areas of the State, that provides for the development and implementation of the intermodal transportation system of the State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation with governments. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metropolitan areas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The statewide transportation plan shall be developed for each metropolitan area in the State in cooperation with the metropolitan planning organization designated for the metropolitan area under section 134.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonmetropolitan areas. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to nonmetropolitan areas, the statewide transportation plan shall be developed in cooperation with affected nonmetropolitan officials with responsibility for transportation or, if applicable, through regional transportation planning organizations described in subsection (m).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Role of secretary. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not review or approve the consultation process in each State.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indian tribal areas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to each area of the State under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribal government, the statewide transportation plan shall be developed in consultation with the tribal government and the Secretary of the Interior.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation, comparison, and consideration. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The long-range transportation plan shall be developed, as appropriate, in consultation with State, tribal, and local agencies responsible for land use management, natural resources, environmental protection, conservation, and historic preservation.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comparison and consideration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Consultation under clause (i) shall involve comparison of transportation plans to State and tribal conservation plans or maps, if available, and comparison of transportation plans to inventories of natural or historic resources, if available.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participation by interested parties. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the statewide transportation plan, the State shall provide to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">nonmetropolitan local elected officials or, if applicable, through regional transportation planning organizations described in subsection (m), an opportunity to participate in accordance with subparagraph (B)(i); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">citizens, affected public agencies, representatives of public transportation employees, freight shippers, private providers of transportation, representatives of users of public transportation, representatives of users of pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities, representatives of the disabled, providers of freight transportation services, and other interested parties a reasonable opportunity to comment on the proposed plan.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Methods. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subparagraph (A), the State shall, to the maximum extent practicable—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop and document a consultative process to carry out subparagraph (A)(i) that is separate and discrete from the public involvement process developed under clause (ii);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">hold any public meetings at convenient and accessible locations and times;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">employ visualization techniques to describe plans; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make public information available in electronically accessible format and means, such as the World Wide Web, as appropriate to afford reasonable opportunity for consideration of public information under subparagraph (A).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mitigation activities. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A long-range transportation plan shall include a discussion of potential environmental mitigation activities and potential areas to carry out these activities, including activities that may have the greatest potential to restore and maintain the environmental functions affected by the plan.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The discussion shall be developed in consultation with Federal, State, and tribal wildlife, land management, and regulatory agencies.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial plan. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The statewide transportation plan may include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a financial plan that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">demonstrates how the adopted statewide transportation plan can be implemented;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">indicates resources from public and private sources that are reasonably expected to be made available to carry out the plan; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommends any additional financing strategies for needed projects and programs; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for illustrative purposes, additional projects that would be included in the adopted statewide transportation plan if reasonable additional resources beyond those identified in the financial plan were available.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection of projects from illustrative list. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State shall not be required to select any project from the illustrative list of additional projects included in the financial plan described in paragraph (5).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance-based approach. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The statewide transportation plan should include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the performance measures and performance targets used in assessing the performance of the transportation system in accordance with subsection (d)(2); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a system performance report and subsequent updates evaluating the condition and performance of the transportation system with respect to the performance targets described in subsection (d)(2), including progress achieved by the metropolitan planning organization in meeting the performance targets in comparison with system performance recorded in previous reports;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing system. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The statewide transportation plan should include capital, operations and management strategies, investments, procedures, and other measures to ensure the preservation and most efficient use of the existing transportation system.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication of long-range transportation plans. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each long-range transportation plan prepared by a State shall be published or otherwise made available, including (to the maximum extent practicable) in electronically accessible formats and means, such as the World Wide Web.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall develop a statewide transportation improvement program for all areas of the State.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration and updating of program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each program developed under subparagraph (A) shall cover a period of 4 years and shall be updated every 4 years or more frequently if the Governor of the State elects to update more frequently.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation with governments. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metropolitan areas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to each metropolitan area in the State, the program shall be developed in cooperation with the metropolitan planning organization designated for the metropolitan area under section 134.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonmetropolitan areas. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to each nonmetropolitan area in the State, the program shall be developed in consultation with affected nonmetropolitan local officials with responsibility for transportation or, if applicable, through regional transportation planning organizations described in subsection (m).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Role of secretary. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not review or approve the specific consultation process in the State.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indian tribal areas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to each area of the State under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribal government, the program shall be developed in consultation with the tribal government and the Secretary of the Interior.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participation by interested parties. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the program, the State shall provide citizens, affected public agencies, representatives of public transportation employees, freight shippers, private providers of transportation, providers of freight transportation services, representatives of users of public transportation, representatives of users of pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities, representatives of the disabled, and other interested parties with a reasonable opportunity to comment on the proposed program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance target achievement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A statewide transportation improvement program shall include, to the maximum extent practicable, a discussion of the anticipated effect of the statewide transportation improvement program toward achieving the performance targets established in the statewide transportation plan, linking investment priorities to those performance targets.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Included projects. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A transportation improvement program developed under this subsection for a State shall include Federally supported surface transportation expenditures within the boundaries of the State.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Listing of projects. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An annual listing of projects for which funds have been obligated for the preceding year in each metropolitan planning area shall be published or otherwise made available by the cooperative effort of the State, transit operator, and the metropolitan planning organization for public review.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding categories. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The listing described in clause (i) shall be consistent with the funding categories identified in each metropolitan transportation improvement program.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Projects under chapter 2. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regionally significant projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Regionally significant projects proposed for funding under chapter 2 shall be identified individually in the transportation improvement program.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projects proposed for funding under chapter 2 that are not determined to be regionally significant shall be grouped in 1 line item or identified individually in the transportation improvement program.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consistency with statewide transportation plan. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each project shall be—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consistent with the statewide transportation plan developed under this section for the State;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identical to the project or phase of the project as described in an approved metropolitan transportation plan; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in conformance with the applicable State air quality implementation plan developed under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), if the project is carried out in an area designated as a nonattainment area for ozone, particulate matter, or carbon monoxide under part D of title I of that Act (42 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement of anticipated full funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The transportation improvement program shall include a project, or an identified phase of a project, only if full funding can reasonably be anticipated to be available for the project within the time period contemplated for completion of the project.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial plan. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The transportation improvement program may include a financial plan that demonstrates how the approved transportation improvement program can be implemented, indicates resources from public and private sources that are reasonably expected to be made available to carry out the transportation improvement program, and recommends any additional financing strategies for needed projects and programs.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The financial plan may include, for illustrative purposes, additional projects that would be included in the adopted transportation plan if reasonable additional resources beyond those identified in the financial plan were available.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection of projects from illustrative list. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No required selection. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subparagraph (F), a State shall not be required to select any project from the illustrative list of additional projects included in the financial plan under subparagraph (F).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required action by the secretary. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Action by the Secretary shall be required for a State to select any project from the illustrative list of additional projects included in the financial plan under subparagraph (F) for inclusion in an approved transportation improvement program.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priorities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The transportation improvement program shall reflect the priorities for programming and expenditures of funds, including transportation enhancement activities, required by this title and chapter 53 of title 49.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project selection for areas of less than 50,000 population. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projects carried out in areas with populations of less than 50,000 individuals shall be selected, from the approved transportation improvement program (excluding projects carried out on the National Highway System and projects carried out under the bridge program or the Interstate maintenance program under this title or under sections 5310 and 5311 of title 49), by the State in cooperation with the affected nonmetropolitan local officials with responsibility for transportation or, if applicable, through regional transportation planning organizations described in subsection (m).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projects carried out in areas with populations of less than 50,000 individuals on the National Highway System or under the bridge program or the Interstate maintenance program under this title or under sections 5310, 5311, 5316, and 5317 of title 49 shall be selected, from the approved statewide transportation improvement program, by the State in consultation with the affected nonmetropolitan local officials with responsibility for transportation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation improvement program approval. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Every 4 years, a transportation improvement program developed under this subsection shall be reviewed and approved by the Secretary if based on a current planning finding.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Planning finding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A finding shall be made by the Secretary at least every 4 years that the transportation planning process through which statewide transportation plans and programs are developed is consistent with this section and section 134.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modifications to project priority. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, action by the Secretary shall not be required to advance a project included in the approved transportation improvement program in place of another project in the program.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance-based Planning Processes Evaluation. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the performance-based planning processes of States, taking into consideration the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the State is making progress toward achieving, the performance targets described in subsection (d)(2), taking into account whether the State developed appropriate performance targets.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the State has made transportation investments that are efficient and cost-effective.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the State—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has developed an investment process that relies on public input and awareness to ensure that investments are transparent and accountable; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides reports allowing the public to access the information being collected in a format that allows the public to meaningfully assess the performance of the State.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the MAP-21, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report evaluating—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the overall effectiveness of performance-based planning as a tool for guiding transportation investments; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effectiveness of the performance-based planning process of each State.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under subparagraph (A) shall be published or otherwise made available in electronically accessible formats and means, including on the Internet.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds apportioned under section 104(b)(5) of this title and set aside under section 5305(g) of title 49 shall be available to carry out this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of Certain State Laws as Congestion Management Processes. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section and section 134, and sections 5303 and 5304 of title 49, State laws, rules, or regulations pertaining to congestion management systems or programs may constitute the congestion management process under this section and section 134, and sections 5303 and 5304 of title 49, if the Secretary finds that the State laws, rules, or regulations are consistent with, and fulfill the intent of, the purposes of this section and section 134 and sections 5303 and 5304 of title 49, as appropriate.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">“(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuation of Current Review Practice. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Since the statewide transportation plan and the transportation improvement program described in this section are subject to a reasonable opportunity for public comment, since individual projects included in the statewide transportation plans and the transportation improvement program are subject to review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and since decisions by the Secretary concerning statewide transportation plans or the transportation improvement program described in this section have not been reviewed under that Act as of January 1, 1997, any decision by the Secretary concerning a metropolitan or statewide transportation plan or the transportation improvement program described in this section shall not be considered to be a Federal action subject to review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">“(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Schedule for Implementation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall issue guidance on a schedule for implementation of the changes made by this section, taking into consideration the established planning update cycle for States. The Secretary shall not require a State to deviate from its established planning update cycle to implement changes made by this section. States shall reflect changes made to their transportation plan or transportation improvement program updates not later than 2 years after the date of issuance of guidance by the Secretary under this subsection.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">“(m) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation of Regional Transportation Planning Organizations. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out the transportation planning process required by this section, a State may establish and designate regional transportation planning organizations to enhance the planning, coordination, and implementation of statewide strategic long-range transportation plans and transportation improvement programs, with an emphasis on addressing the needs of nonmetropolitan areas of the State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Structure. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A regional transportation planning organization shall be established as a multijurisdictional organization of nonmetropolitan local officials or their designees who volunteer for such organization and representatives of local transportation systems who volunteer for such organization.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A regional transportation planning organization shall establish, at a minimum—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a policy committee, the majority of which shall consist of nonmetropolitan local officials, or their designees, and, as appropriate, additional representatives from the State, private business, transportation service providers, economic development practitioners, and the public in the region; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a fiscal and administrative agent, such as an existing regional planning and development organization, to provide professional planning, management, and administrative support.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duties of a regional transportation planning organization shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing and maintaining, in cooperation with the State, regional long-range multimodal transportation plans;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing a regional transportation improvement program for consideration by the State;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fostering the coordination of local planning, land use, and economic development plans with State, regional, and local transportation plans and programs;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing technical assistance to local officials;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">participating in national, multistate, and State policy and planning development processes to ensure the regional and local input of nonmetropolitan areas;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing a forum for public participation in the statewide and regional transportation planning processes;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">considering and sharing plans and programs with neighboring regional transportation planning organizations, metropolitan planning organizations, and, where appropriate, tribal organizations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducting other duties, as necessary, to support and enhance the statewide planning process under subsection (d).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">States without regional transportation planning organizations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a State chooses not to establish or designate a regional transportation planning organization, the State shall consult with affected nonmetropolitan local officials to determine projects that may be of regional significance.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stB/s1202/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 135 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e10528" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“135. Statewide and nonmetropolitan transportation planning.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stB/s1203" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1203">SEC. 1203. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL GOALS AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT MEASURES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stB/s1203/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 149 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="150">“SEC. 150. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National goals and performance management measures </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Declaration of Policy. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Performance management will transform the Federal-aid highway program and provide a means to the most efficient investment of Federal transportation funds by refocusing on national transportation goals, increasing the accountability and transparency of the Federal-aid highway program, and improving project decisionmaking through performance-based planning and programming.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Goals. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is in the interest of the United States to focus the Federal-aid highway program on the following national goals:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Infrastructure condition. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To maintain the highway infrastructure asset system in a state of good repair.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congestion reduction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To achieve a significant reduction in congestion on the National Highway System.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">System reliability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To improve the efficiency of the surface transportation system.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Freight movement and economic vitality. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To improve the national freight network, strengthen the ability of rural communities to access national and international trade markets, and support regional economic development.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Environmental sustainability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To enhance the performance of the transportation system while protecting and enhancing the natural environment.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reduced project delivery delays. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To reduce project costs, promote jobs and the economy, and expedite the movement of people and goods by accelerating project completion through eliminating delays in the project development and delivery process, including reducing regulatory burdens and improving agencies’ work practices.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of Performance Measures. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the MAP-21, the Secretary, in consultation with State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and other stakeholders, shall promulgate a rulemaking that establishes performance measures and standards.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide States, metropolitan planning organizations, and other stakeholders not less than 90 days to comment on any regulation proposed by the Secretary under that paragraph;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take into consideration any comments relating to a proposed regulation received during that comment period; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">limit performance measures only to those described in this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National highway performance program. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraph (B), for the purpose of carrying out section 119, the Secretary shall establish—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">minimum standards for States to use in developing and operating bridge and pavement management systems;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">measures for States to use to assess—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the condition of pavements on the Interstate system;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the condition of pavements on the National Highway System (excluding the Interstate);</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the condition of bridges on the National Highway System;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the performance of the Interstate System; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the performance of the National Highway System (excluding the Interstate System);</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">minimum levels for the condition of pavement on the Interstate System, only for the purposes of carrying out section 119(f)(1); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the data elements that are necessary to collect and maintain standardized data to carry out a performance-based approach.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In establishing minimum condition levels under subparagraph (A)(iii), if the Secretary determines that various geographic regions of the United States experience disparate factors contributing to the condition of pavement on the Interstate System in those regions, the Secretary may establish different minimum levels for each region;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway safety improvement program. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purpose of carrying out section 148, the Secretary shall establish measures for States to use to assess—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">serious injuries and fatalities per vehicle mile traveled; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of serious injuries and fatalities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congestion mitigation and air quality program. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purpose of carrying out section 149, the Secretary shall establish measures for States to use to assess—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">traffic congestion; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on-road mobile source emissions.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National freight movement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish measures for States to use to assess freight movement on the Interstate System.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of Performance Targets. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the Secretary has promulgated the final rulemaking under subsection (c), each State shall set performance targets that reflect the measures identified in paragraphs (3), (4), (5), and (6) of subsection (c).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Different approaches for urban and rural areas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the development and implementation of any performance target, a State may, as appropriate, provide for different performance targets for urbanized and rural areas.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting on Performance Targets. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of the MAP-21 and biennially thereafter, a State shall submit to the Secretary a report that describes—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the condition and performance of the National Highway System in the State;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effectiveness of the investment strategy document in the State asset management plan for the National Highway System;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">progress in achieving performance targets identified under subsection (d); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ways in which the State is addressing congestion at freight bottlenecks, including those identified in the National Freight Strategic Plan, within the State.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stB/s1203/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 149 the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e10762" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“150. National goals and performance management measures.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acceleration of Project Delivery </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1301">SEC. 1301. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s101">23 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DECLARATION OF POLICY AND PROJECT DELIVERY INITIATIVE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the policy of the United States that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">it is in the national interest for the Department, State departments of transportation, transit agencies, and all other recipients of Federal transportation funds—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to accelerate project delivery and reduce costs; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure that the planning, design, engineering, construction, and financing of transportation projects is done in an efficient and effective manner, promoting accountability for public investments and encouraging greater private sector involvement in project financing and delivery while enhancing safety and protecting the environment;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">delay in the delivery of transportation projects increases project costs, harms the economy of the United States, and impedes the travel of the people of the United States and the shipment of goods for the conduct of commerce; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary shall identify and promote the deployment of innovation aimed at reducing the time and money required to deliver transportation projects while enhancing safety and protecting the environment.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project Delivery Initiative.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To advance the policy described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall carry out a project delivery initiative under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of the project delivery initiative shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop and advance the use of best practices to accelerate project delivery and reduce costs across all modes of transportation and expedite the deployment of technology and innovation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to implement provisions of law designed to accelerate project delivery; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to select eligible projects for applying experimental features to test innovative project delivery techniques.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advancing the use of best practices.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the initiative under this section, the Secretary shall identify and advance best practices to reduce delivery time and project costs, from planning through construction, for transportation projects and programs of projects regardless of mode and project size.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To advance the use of best practices, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">engage interested parties, affected communities, resource agencies, and other stakeholders to gather information regarding opportunities for accelerating project delivery and reducing costs;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a clearinghouse for the collection, documentation, and advancement of existing and new innovative approaches and best practices;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/3/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disseminate information through a variety of means to transportation stakeholders on new innovative approaches and best practices; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/3/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide technical assistance to assist transportation stakeholders in the use of flexibility authority to resolve project delays and accelerate project delivery if feasible.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation of accelerated project delivery.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that the provisions of this subtitle designed to accelerate project delivery are fully implemented, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expanding eligibility of early acquisition of property prior to completion of environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allowing the use of the construction manager or general contractor method of contracting in the Federal-aid highway system; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/b/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishing a demonstration program to streamline the relocation process by permitting a lump-sum payment for acquisition and relocation if elected by the displaced occupant.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1301/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expedited Project Delivery.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 101(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expedited project delivery. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress declares that it is in the national interest to expedite the delivery of surface transportation projects by substantially reducing the average length of the environmental review process.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy of the united states. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Accordingly, it is the policy of the United States that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary shall have the lead role among Federal agencies in carrying out the environmental review process for surface transportation projects;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each Federal agency shall cooperate with the Secretary to expedite the environmental review process for surface transportation projects;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">project sponsors shall not be prohibited from carrying out preconstruction project development activities concurrently with the environmental review process;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">programmatic approaches shall be used to reduce the need for project-by-project reviews and decisions by Federal agencies; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary shall identify opportunities for project sponsors to assume responsibilities of the Secretary where such responsibilities can be assumed in a manner that protects public health, the environment, and public participation.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1302">SEC. 1302. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADVANCE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Real Property Interests.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 108 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">real property</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">real property interests</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">right-of-way</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">real property interest</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">rights-of-way</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">real property interests</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State-funded Early Acquisition of Real Property Interests.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 108(c) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Early Acquisition of Rights-of-way</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State-funded Early Acquisition of Real Property Interests</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">General rule</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Eligibility for reimbursement</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Subject to paragraph (2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Subject to paragraph (3)</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may carry out, at the expense of the State, acquisitions of interests in real property for a project before completion of the review process required for the project under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) without affecting subsequent approvals required for the project by the State or any Federal agency.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/b/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in paragraph (1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in paragraph (2)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/b/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (G), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">both the Secretary and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency have concurred</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary has determined</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1302/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federally Funded Acquisition of Real Property Interests.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 108 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federally Funded Early Acquisition of Real Property Interests. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of acquisition of a real property interest. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">acquisition of a real property interest</quotedText>’ includes the acquisition of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any interest in land;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a contractual right to acquire any interest in land; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other similar action to acquire or preserve rights-of-way for a transportation facility.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may authorize the use of funds apportioned to a State under this title for the acquisition of a real property interest by a State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State certification. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State requesting Federal funding for an acquisition of a real property interest shall certify in writing, with concurrence by the Secretary, that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the State has authority to acquire the real property interest under State law; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the acquisition of the real property interest—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is for a transportation purpose;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will not cause any significant adverse environmental impact;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will not limit the choice of reasonable alternatives for the project or otherwise influence the decision of the Secretary on any approval required for the project;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not prevent the lead agency from making an impartial decision as to whether to accept an alternative that is being considered in the environmental review process;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is consistent with the State transportation planning process under section 135;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">complies with other applicable Federal laws (including regulations);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will be acquired through negotiation, without the threat of condemnation; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will not result in a reduction or elimination of benefits or assistance to a displaced person required by the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.) and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Environmental compliance. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before authorizing Federal funding for an acquisition of a real property interest, the Secretary shall complete the review process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to the acquisition of the real property interest.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Independent utility. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acquisition of a real property interest—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be treated as having independent utility for purposes of the review process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not limit consideration of alternatives for future transportation improvements with respect to the real property interest.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Programming. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acquisition of a real property interest for which Federal funding is requested shall be included as a project in an applicable transportation improvement program under sections 134 and 135 and sections 5303 and 5304 of title 49.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acquisition project. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acquisition project may consist of the acquisition of a specific parcel, a portion of a transportation corridor, or an entire transportation corridor.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Real property interests acquired under this subsection may not be developed in anticipation of a project until all required environmental reviews for the project have been completed.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If Federal-aid reimbursement is made for real property interests acquired early under this section and the real property interests are not subsequently incorporated into a project eligible for surface transportation funds within the time allowed by subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall offset the amount reimbursed against funds apportioned to the State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other requirements and conditions. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable law. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acquisition of a real property interest shall be carried out in compliance with all requirements applicable to the acquisition of real property interests for federally funded transportation projects.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional conditions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may establish such other conditions or restrictions on acquisitions under this subsection as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1303" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1303">SEC. 1303. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LETTING OF CONTRACTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1303/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Efficiencies in Contracting.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 112(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Method of contracting. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">2-PHASE CONTRACT. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A contracting agency may award a 2-phase contract to a construction manager or general contractor for preconstruction and construction services.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preconstruction services phase. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the preconstruction services phase of a contract under this paragraph, the contractor shall provide the contracting agency with advice for scheduling, work sequencing, cost engineering, constructability, cost estimating, and risk identification.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to the start of the construction services phase, the contracting agency and the contractor may agree to a price and other factors specified in regulation for the construction of the project or a portion of the project.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction phase. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an agreement is reached under clause (iii), the contractor shall be responsible for the construction of the project or portion of the project at the negotiated price and in compliance with the other factors specified in the agreement.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A contract shall be awarded to a contractor under this paragraph using a competitive selection process based on qualifications, experience, best value, or any other combination of factors considered appropriate by the contracting agency.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship to nepa process. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to the completion of the environmental review process required under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332), a contracting agency may—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">issue requests for proposals;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">proceed with the award of a contract for preconstruction services under subparagraph (A)(ii); and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">issue notices to proceed with a preliminary design and any work related to preliminary design, to the extent that those actions do not limit any reasonable range of alternatives.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction services phase. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A contracting agency shall not proceed with the award of the construction services phase of a contract under subparagraph (A)(iv) and shall not proceed, or permit any consultant or contractor to proceed, with final design or construction until completion of the environmental review process required under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval requirement. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to authorizing construction activities, the Secretary shall approve—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the price estimate of the contracting agency for the entire project; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any price agreement with the general contractor for the project or a portion of the project.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Design activities. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A contracting agency may proceed, at the expense of the contracting agency, with design activities at any level of detail for a project before completion of the review process required for the project under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) without affecting subsequent approvals required for the project.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Design activities carried out under subclause (I) shall be eligible for Federal reimbursement as a project expense in accordance with the requirements under section 109(r).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination provision. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require a contract to include an appropriate termination provision in the event that a no-build alternative is selected.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1303/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s112">23 U.S.C. 112 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1303/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s112">23 U.S.C. 112 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on Experimental Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section or the amendment made by this section affects the authority to carry out, or any project carried out under, any experimental program concerning construction manager risk that is being carried out by the Secretary as of the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1304" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1304">SEC. 1304. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INNOVATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1304/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s101">23 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Declaration of Policy.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1304/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress declares that it is in the national interest to promote the use of innovative technologies and practices that increase the efficiency of construction of, improve the safety of, and extend the service life of highways and bridges.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1304/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The innovative technologies and practices described in paragraph (1) include state-of-the-art intelligent transportation system technologies, elevated performance standards, and new highway construction business practices that improve highway safety and quality, accelerate project delivery, and reduce congestion related to highway construction.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1304/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal Share.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 120(c) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Innovative project delivery. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (C), the Federal share payable on account of a project, program, or activity carried out with funds apportioned under paragraph (1), (2), or (5) of section 104(b) may, at the discretion of the State, be up to 100 percent for any such project, program, or activity that the Secretary determines—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contains innovative project delivery methods that improve work zone safety for motorists or workers and the quality of the facility;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contains innovative technologies, manufacturing processes, financing, or contracting methods that improve the quality of, extend the service life of, or decrease the long-term costs of maintaining highways and bridges;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accelerates project delivery while complying with other applicable Federal laws (including regulations) and not causing any significant adverse environmental impact; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduces congestion related to highway construction.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Examples. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projects, programs, and activities described in subparagraph (A) may include the use of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prefabricated bridge elements and systems and other technologies to reduce bridge construction time;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">innovative construction equipment, materials, or techniques, including the use of in-place recycling technology and digital 3-dimensional modeling technologies;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">innovative contracting methods, including the design-build and the construction manager-general contractor contracting methods;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">intelligent compaction equipment; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contractual provisions that offer a contractor an incentive payment for early completion of the project, program, or activity, subject to the condition that the incentives are accounted for in the financial plan of the project, when applicable.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In each fiscal year, a State may use the authority under subparagraph (A) for up to 10 percent of the combined apportionments of the State under paragraphs (1), (2), and (5) of section 104(b).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal share increase. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share payable on account of a project, program, or activity described in subparagraph (A) may be increased by up to 5 percent of the total project cost.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1305" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1305">SEC. 1305. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EFFICIENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS FOR PROJECT DECISIONMAKING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1305/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Flexibility.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 139(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1305/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and any requirements established under this section may be satisfied,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">exercised</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1305/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Programmatic compliance. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall initiate a rulemaking to allow for the use of programmatic approaches to conduct environmental reviews that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">eliminate repetitive discussions of the same issues;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">focus on the actual issues ripe for analyses at each level of review; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">are consistent with—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other applicable laws.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">before initiating the rulemaking under that subparagraph, consult with relevant Federal agencies and State resource agencies, State departments of transportation, Indian tribes, and the public on the appropriate use and scope of the programmatic approaches;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">emphasize the importance of collaboration among relevant Federal agencies, State agencies, and Indian tribes in undertaking programmatic reviews, especially with respect to including reviews with a broad geographic scope;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the programmatic reviews—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote transparency, including of the analyses and data used in the environmental reviews, the treatment of any deferred issues raised by agencies or the public, and the temporal and special scales to be used to analyze such issues;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">use accurate and timely information in reviews, including—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">criteria for determining the general duration of the usefulness of the review; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the timeline for updating any out-of-date review;</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the relationship between programmatic analysis and future tiered analysis; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the role of the public in the creation of future tiered analysis; and</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are available to other relevant Federal and State agencies, Indian tribes, and the public;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allow not fewer than 60 days of public notice and comment on any proposed rule; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address any comments received under clause (iv).”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1305/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal Lead Agency.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 139(c) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph 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style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modal administration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the project requires approval from more than 1 modal administration within the Department, the Secretary may designate a single modal administration to serve as the Federal lead agency for the Department in the environmental review process for the project.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1305/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participating Agencies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 139(d) of 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style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Concurrent reviews. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each participating agency and cooperating agency shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out the obligations of that agency under other applicable law concurrently, and in conjunction, with the review required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), unless doing so would impair the ability of the Federal agency to conduct needed analysis or otherwise carry out those obligations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">formulate and implement administrative, policy, and procedural mechanisms to enable the agency to ensure completion of the environmental review process in a timely, coordinated, and environmentally responsible manner.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1305/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project Initiation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 139(e) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1305/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The project sponsor</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The project sponsor”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1305/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of documents. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The project sponsor may satisfy the requirement under paragraph (1) by submitting to the Secretary any relevant documents containing the information described in that paragraph, including a draft notice for publication in the Federal Register announcing the preparation of an environmental review for the project.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1305/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination and Scheduling.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 139(g)(1)(B)(i) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the concurrence of</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">consultation with</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1306" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1306">SEC. 1306. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACCELERATED DECISIONMAKING. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 139(h) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim decision on achieving accelerated decisionmaking. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the close of the public comment period on a draft environmental impact statement, the Secretary may convene a meeting with the project sponsor, lead agency, resource agencies, and any relevant State agencies to ensure that all parties are on schedule to meet deadlines for decisions to be made regarding the project.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadlines. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The deadlines referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be those established under subsection (g), or any other deadlines established by the lead agency, in consultation with the project sponsor and other relevant agencies.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to assure. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the relevant agencies cannot provide reasonable assurances that the deadlines described in subparagraph (B) will be met, the Secretary may initiate the issue resolution and referral process described under paragraph (5) and before the completion of the record of decision.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accelerated issue resolution and referral. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency issue resolution meeting. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Federal agency of jurisdiction, project sponsor, or the Governor of a State in which a project is located may request an issue resolution meeting to be conducted by the lead agency.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Action by lead agency. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The lead agency shall convene an issue resolution meeting under clause (i) with the relevant participating agencies and the project sponsor, including the Governor only if the meeting was requested by the Governor, to resolve issues that could—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">delay completion of the environmental review process; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">result in denial of any approvals required for the project under applicable laws.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Date. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A meeting requested under this subparagraph shall be held by not later than 21 days after the date of receipt of the request for the meeting, unless the lead agency determines that there is good cause to extend the time for the meeting.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On receipt of a request for a meeting under this subparagraph, the lead agency shall notify all relevant participating agencies of the request, including the issue to be resolved, and the date for the meeting.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disputes. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a relevant participating agency with jurisdiction over an approval required for a project under applicable law determines that the relevant information necessary to resolve the issue has not been obtained and could not have been obtained within a reasonable time, but the lead agency disagrees, the resolution of the dispute shall be forwarded to the heads of the relevant agencies for resolution.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Convention by lead agency. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A lead agency may convene an issue resolution meeting under this subsection at any time without the request of the Federal agency of jurisdiction, project sponsor, or the Governor of a State.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elevation of issue resolution. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If issue resolution is not achieved by not later than 30 days after the date of a relevant meeting under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall notify the lead agency, the heads of the relevant participating agencies, and the project sponsor (including the Governor only if the initial issue resolution meeting request came from the Governor) that an issue resolution meeting will be convened.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall identify the issues to be addressed at the meeting and convene the meeting not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of the notice.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Referral of issue resolution. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Referral to council on environmental quality. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If resolution is not achieved by not later than 30 days after the date of an issue resolution meeting under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall refer the matter to the Council on Environmental Quality.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Meeting. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of receipt of a referral from the Secretary under subclause (I), the Council on Environmental Quality shall hold an issue resolution meeting with the lead agency, the heads of relevant participating agencies, and the project sponsor (including the Governor only if an initial request for an issue resolution meeting came from the Governor).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Referral to the president. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a resolution is not achieved by not later than 30 days after the date of the meeting convened by the Council on Environmental Quality under clause (i)(II), the Secretary shall refer the matter directly to the President.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial penalty provisions. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Federal agency of jurisdiction over an approval required for a project under applicable laws shall complete any required approval on an expeditious basis using the shortest existing applicable process.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to decide. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an agency described in subparagraph (A) fails to render a decision under any Federal law relating to a project that requires the preparation of an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment, including the issuance or denial of a permit, license, or other approval by the date described in clause (ii), an amount of funding equal to the amounts specified in subclause (I) or (II) shall be rescinded from the applicable office of the head of the agency, or equivalent office to which the authority for rendering the decision has been delegated by law by not later than 1 day after the applicable date under clause (ii), and once each week thereafter until a final decision is rendered, subject to subparagraph (C)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$20,000 for any project for which an annual financial plan under section 106(i) is required; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$10,000 for any other project requiring preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Description of date. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The date referred to in clause (i) is the later of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date that is 180 days after the date on which an application for the permit, license, or approval is complete; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Federal lead agency issues a decision on the project under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No rescission of funds under subparagraph (B) relating to an individual project shall exceed, in any fiscal year, an amount equal to 2.5 percent of the funds made available for the applicable agency office.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to decide. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total amount rescinded in a fiscal year as a result of a failure by an agency to make a decision by an applicable deadline shall not exceed an amount equal to 7 percent of the funds made available for the applicable agency office for that fiscal year.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No fault of agency. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A rescission of funds under this paragraph shall not be made if the lead agency for the project certifies that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the agency has not received necessary information or approvals from another entity, such as the project sponsor, in a manner that affects the ability of the agency to meet any requirements under State, local, or Federal law; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">significant new information or circumstances, including a major modification to an aspect of the project, requires additional analysis for the agency to make a decision on the project application.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal agency with jurisdiction for the decision from which funds are rescinded pursuant to this paragraph shall not reprogram funds to the office of the head of the agency, or equivalent office, to reimburse that office for the loss of the funds.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Audits. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any fiscal year in which any funds are rescinded from a Federal agency pursuant to this paragraph, the Inspector General of that agency shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct an audit to assess compliance with the requirements of this paragraph; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year during which the rescission occurred, submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing the reasons why the transfers were levied, including allocations of resources.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of paragraph. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this paragraph affects or limits the application of, or obligation to comply with, any Federal, State, local, or tribal law.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expedient decisions and reviews. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To ensure that Federal environmental decisions and reviews are expeditiously made—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adequate resources made available under this title shall be devoted to ensuring that applicable environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) are completed on an expeditious basis and that the shortest existing applicable process under that Act is implemented; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, not less frequently than once every 120 days after the date of enactment of the MAP-21, a report on the status and progress of the following projects and activities funded under this title with respect to compliance with applicable requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.):</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projects and activities required to prepare an annual financial plan under section 106(i).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A sample of not less than 5 percent of the projects requiring preparation of an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment in each State.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1307" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1307">SEC. 1307. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSISTANCE TO AFFECTED FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 139(j) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Memorandum of understanding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to providing funds approved by the Secretary for dedicated staffing at an affected Federal agency under paragraphs (1) and (2), the affected Federal agency and the State agency shall enter into a memorandum of understanding that establishes the projects and priorities to be addressed by the use of the funds.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1308" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1308">SEC. 1308. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATIONS ON CLAIMS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 139(l) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1308/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">180 days</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">150 days</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1308/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">180 days</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">150 days</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1309" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1309">SEC. 1309. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACCELERATING COMPLETION OF COMPLEX PROJECTS WITHIN 4 YEARS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 139 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">“(m) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enhanced Technical Assistance and Accelerated Project Completion. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of covered project. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered project</quotedText>’ means a project—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that has an ongoing environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which at least 2 years, beginning on the date on which a notice of intent is issued, have elapsed without the issuance of a record of decision.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical assistance. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the request of a project sponsor or the Governor of a State in which a project is located, the Secretary shall provide additional technical assistance to resolve for a covered project any outstanding issues and project delay, including by—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing additional staff, training, and expertise;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitating interagency coordination;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promoting more efficient collaboration; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supplying specialized onsite assistance.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of work. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In providing technical assistance for a covered project under this subsection, the Secretary shall establish a scope of work that describes the actions that the Secretary will take to resolve the outstanding issues and project delays, including establishing a schedule under subparagraph (B).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Schedule. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish and meet a schedule for the completion of any permit, approval, review, or study, required for the covered project by the date that is not later than 4 years after the date on which a notice of intent for the covered project is issued.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The schedule under clause (i) shall—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comply with all applicable laws;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require the concurrence of the Council on Environmental Quality and each participating agency for the project with the State in which the project is located or the project sponsor, as applicable; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reflect any new information that becomes available and any changes in circumstances that may result in new significant impacts that could affect the timeline for completion of any permit, approval, review, or study required for the covered project.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In providing technical assistance for a covered project under this subsection, the Secretary shall consult, if appropriate, with resource and participating agencies on all methods available to resolve the outstanding issues and project delays for a covered project as expeditiously as possible.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All provisions of this section shall apply to this subsection, including the financial penalty provisions under subsection (h)(6).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restriction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary enforces this subsection under subsection (h)(6), the Secretary may use a date included in a schedule under paragraph (3)(B) that is created pursuant to and is in compliance with this subsection in lieu of the dates under subsection (h)(6)(B)(ii).”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1310" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1310">SEC. 1310. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTEGRATION OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1310/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code (as amended by section 1115(a)), is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="168">“SEC. 168. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Integration of planning and environmental review </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Environmental review process. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">environmental review process</quotedText>’ means the process for preparing for a project an environmental impact statement, environmental assessment, categorical exclusion, or other document prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Planning product. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">planning product</quotedText>’ means a detailed and timely decision, analysis, study, or other documented information that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is the result of an evaluation or decisionmaking process carried out during transportation planning, including a detailed corridor plan or a transportation plan developed under section 134 that fully analyzes impacts on mobility, adjacent communities, and the environment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is intended to be carried into the transportation project development process; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has been approved by the State, all local and tribal governments where the project is located, and by any relevant metropolitan planning organization.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">project</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 139(a).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project sponsor. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">project sponsor</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 139(a).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adoption of Planning Products for Use in NEPA Proceedings. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the conditions set forth in subsection (d), the Federal lead agency for a project may adopt and use a planning product in proceedings relating to any class of action in the environmental review process of the project.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">When the Federal lead agency makes a determination to adopt and use a planning product, the Federal lead agency shall identify those agencies that participated in the development of the planning products.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Partial adoption of planning products. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal lead agency may adopt a planning product under paragraph (1) in its entirety or may select portions for adoption.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A determination under paragraph (1) with respect to the adoption of a planning product may be made at the time the lead agencies decide the appropriate scope of environmental review for the project but may also occur later in the environmental review process, as appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Planning decisions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Planning decisions that may be adopted pursuant to this section include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether tolling, private financial assistance, or other special financial measures are necessary to implement the project;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a decision with respect to modal choice, including a decision to implement corridor or subarea study recommendations to advance different modal solutions as separate projects with independent utility;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a basic description of the environmental setting;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a decision with respect to methodologies for analysis; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of programmatic level mitigation for potential impacts that the Federal lead agency, in consultation with Federal, State, local, and tribal resource agencies, determines are most effectively addressed at a regional or national program level, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">system-level measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts of proposed transportation investments on environmental resources, including regional ecosystem and water resources; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">potential mitigation activities, locations, and investments.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Planning analyses. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Planning analyses that may be adopted pursuant to this section include studies with respect to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">travel demands;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">regional development and growth;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">local land use, growth management, and development;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">population and employment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">natural and built environmental conditions;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">environmental resources and environmentally sensitive areas;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">potential environmental effects, including the identification of resources of concern and potential cumulative effects on those resources, identified as a result of a statewide or regional cumulative effects assessment; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">mitigation needs for a proposed action, or for programmatic level mitigation, for potential effects that the Federal lead agency determines are most effectively addressed at a regional or national program level.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Adoption and use of a planning product under this section is subject to a determination by the Federal lead agency, with the concurrence of other participating agencies with relevant expertise and project sponsors as appropriate, and with an opportunity for public notice and comment and consideration of those comments by the Federal lead agency, that the following conditions have been met:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The planning product was developed through a planning process conducted pursuant to applicable Federal law.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The planning product was developed by engaging in active consultation with appropriate Federal and State resource agencies and Indian tribes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The planning process included broad multidisciplinary consideration of systems-level or corridor-wide transportation needs and potential effects, including effects on the human and natural environment.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the planning process, notice was provided through publication or other means to Federal, State, local, and tribal governments that might have an interest in the proposed project, and to members of the general public, of the planning products that the planning process might produce and that might be relied on during any subsequent environmental review process, and such entities have been provided an appropriate opportunity to participate in the planning process leading to such planning product.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After initiation of the environmental review process, but prior to determining whether to rely on and use the planning product, the lead Federal agency has made documentation relating to the planning product available to Federal, State, local, and tribal governments that may have an interest in the proposed action, and to members of the general public, and has considered any resulting comments.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is no significant new information or new circumstance that has a reasonable likelihood of affecting the continued validity or appropriateness of the planning product.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The planning product has a rational basis and is based on reliable and reasonably current data and reasonable and scientifically acceptable methodologies.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The planning product is documented in sufficient detail to support the decision or the results of the analysis and to meet requirements for use of the information in the environmental review process.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The planning product is appropriate for adoption and use in the environmental review process for the project.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The planning product was approved not later than 5 years prior to date on which the information is adopted pursuant to this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of Adoption. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any planning product adopted by the Federal lead agency in accordance with this section may be incorporated directly into an environmental review process document or other environmental document and may be relied upon and used by other Federal agencies in carrying out reviews of the project.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules of Construction. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall not be construed to make the environmental review process applicable to the transportation planning process conducted under this title and chapter 53 of title 49.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation planning activities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Initiation of the environmental review process as a part of, or concurrently with, transportation planning activities does not subject transportation plans and programs to the environmental review process.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Planning products. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall not be construed to affect the use of planning products in the environmental review process pursuant to other authorities under any other provision of law or to restrict the initiation of the environmental review process during planning.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1310/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code (as amended by section 1115(b)), is amended by adding at end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“Sec. 168.</designator><label> Integration of planning and environmental review.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1311" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1311">SEC. 1311. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMMATIC MITIGATION PLANS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1311/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code (as amended by section 1310(a)), is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="169">“SEC. 169. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of programmatic mitigation plans </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As part of the statewide or metropolitan transportation planning process, a State or metropolitan planning organization may develop 1 or more programmatic mitigation plans to address the potential environmental impacts of future transportation projects.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scale. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A programmatic mitigation plan may be developed on a regional, ecosystem, watershed, or statewide scale.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Resources. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan may encompass multiple environmental resources within a defined geographic area or may focus on a specific resource, such as aquatic resources, parkland, or wildlife habitat.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project impacts. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan may address impacts from all projects in a defined geographic area or may focus on a specific type of project.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The scope of the plan shall be determined by the State or metropolitan planning organization, as appropriate, in consultation with the agency or agencies with jurisdiction over the resources being addressed in the mitigation plan.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A programmatic mitigation plan may include—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the condition of environmental resources in the geographic area covered by the plan, including an assessment of recent trends and any potential threats to those resources;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of potential opportunities to improve the overall quality of environmental resources in the geographic area covered by the plan, through strategic mitigation for impacts of transportation projects;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">standard measures for mitigating certain types of impacts;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">parameters for determining appropriate mitigation for certain types of impacts, such as mitigation ratios or criteria for determining appropriate mitigation sites;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adaptive management procedures, such as protocols that involve monitoring predicted impacts over time and adjusting mitigation measures in response to information gathered through the monitoring; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acknowledgment of specific statutory or regulatory requirements that must be satisfied when determining appropriate mitigation for certain types of resources.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Process. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before adopting a programmatic mitigation plan, a State or metropolitan planning organization shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consult with each agency with jurisdiction over the environmental resources considered in the programmatic mitigation plan;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make a draft of the plan available for review and comment by applicable environmental resource agencies and the public;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider any comments received from such agencies and the public on the draft plan; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address such comments in the final plan.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Integration With Other Plans. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A programmatic mitigation plan may be integrated with other plans, including watershed plans, ecosystem plans, species recovery plans, growth management plans, and land use plans.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration in Project Development and Permitting. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a programmatic mitigation plan has been developed pursuant to this section, any Federal agency responsible for environmental reviews, permits, or approvals for a transportation project may use the recommendations in a programmatic mitigation plan when carrying out the responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preservation of Existing Authorities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section limits the use of programmatic approaches to reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1311/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code (as amended by section 1309(b)), is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“Sec. 169.</designator><label> Development of programmatic mitigation plans.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1312" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1312">SEC. 1312. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATE ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 326 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1312/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a) by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preservation of flexibility. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not require a State, as a condition of assuming responsibility under this section, to forego project delivery methods that are otherwise permissible for highway projects.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1312/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination by the secretary. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may terminate any assumption of responsibility under a memorandum of understanding on a determination that the State is not adequately carrying out the responsibilities assigned to the State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination by the state. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State may terminate the participation of the State in the program at any time by providing to the Secretary a notice not later than the date that is 90 days before the date of termination, and subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may provide.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1312/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Legal Fees. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State assuming the responsibilities of the Secretary under this section for a specific project may use funds apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(2) for attorney’s fees directly attributable to eligible activities associated with the project.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1313">SEC. 1313. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DELIVERY PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Name.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 327 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the section heading by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">pilot</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(1) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">pilot</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assumption of Responsibility.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 327(a)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">but</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at the request of the State, the Secretary may also assign to the State, and the State may assume, the responsibilities of the Secretary with respect to 1 or more railroad, public transportation, or multimodal projects within the State under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in a State that has assumed the responsibilities of the Secretary under clause (ii), a recipient of assistance under chapter 53 of title 49 may request that the Secretary maintain the responsibilities of the Secretary with respect to 1 or more public transportation projects within the State under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 13 4321 et seq.); but</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary may not assign—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any responsibility imposed on the Secretary by section 134 or 135 or section 5303 or 5304 of title 49; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">responsibility for any conformity determination required under section 176 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7506).”</content> </subclause> </clause></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preservation of flexibility. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not require a State, as a condition of participation in the program, to forego project delivery methods that are otherwise permissible for projects.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Legal fees. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State assuming the responsibilities of the Secretary under this section for a specific project may use funds apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(2) for attorneys’ fees directly attributable to eligible activities associated with the project.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Participation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 327(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participating states. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All States are eligible to participate in the program.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">date on which amendments to this section by the MAP-21 take effect, the Secretary shall amend, as appropriate,</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Written Agreement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 327(c) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)(D) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require the State to provide to the Secretary any information the Secretary considers necessary to ensure that the State is adequately carrying out the responsibilities assigned to the State;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have a term of not more than 5 years; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be renewable.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 327(e) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (i)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (j)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Audits.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 327(g)(1)(B) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsequent year</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of the third and fourth years</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Monitoring.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 327 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/g/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/g/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (g) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Monitoring. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After the fourth year of the participation of a State in the program, the Secretary shall monitor compliance by the State with the written agreement, including the provision by the State of financial resources to carry out the written agreement.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/h" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 327(j) of title 23, United States Code (as so redesignated), is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination by the secretary. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may terminate the participation of any State in the program if—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary determines that the State is not adequately carrying out the responsibilities assigned to the State;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary provides to the State—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notification of the determination of noncompliance; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a period of at least 30 days during which to take such corrective action as the Secretary determines is necessary to comply with the applicable agreement; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the State, after the notification and period provided under subparagraph (B), fails to take satisfactory corrective action, as determined by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination by the state. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State may terminate the participation of the State in the program at any time by providing to the Secretary a notice by not later than the date that is 90 days before the date of termination, and subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may provide.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1313/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The item relating to section 327 in the analysis of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<foreign id="warning-d671084e12712" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“327. Surface transportation project delivery program.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1314" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1314">SEC. 1314. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPLICATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS FOR MULTIMODAL PROJECTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1314/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 304 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="304">“SEC. 304. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of categorical exclusions for multimodal projects </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperating authority. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">cooperating authority</quotedText>’ means a Department of Transportation operating authority that is not the lead authority with respect to a project.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lead authority. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">lead authority</quotedText>’ means a Department of Transportation operating administration or secretarial office that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is the lead authority over a proposed multimodal project; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has determined that the components of the project that fall under the modal expertise of the lead authority—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">satisfy the conditions for a categorical exclusion under implementing regulations or procedures of the lead authority under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">do not require the preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under that Act.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Multimodal project. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">multimodal project</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 139(a) of title 23.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exercise of Authorities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authorities granted in this section may be exercised for a multimodal project, class of projects, or program of projects that are carried out under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of Categorical Exclusions for Multimodal Projects. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In considering the environmental impacts of a proposed multimodal project, a lead authority may apply a categorical exclusion designated under the implementing regulations or procedures of a cooperating authority for other components of the project, subject to the conditions that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the multimodal project is funded under 1 grant agreement administered by the lead authority;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the multimodal project has components that require the expertise of a cooperating authority to assess the environmental impacts of the components;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the component of the project to be covered by the categorical exclusion of the cooperating authority has independent utility;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cooperating authority, in consultation with the lead authority—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">follows implementing regulations or procedures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that a categorical exclusion under that Act applies to the components; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the lead authority has determined that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the project, using the categorical exclusions of the lead authority and each applicable cooperating authority, does not individually or cumulatively have a significant impact on the environment; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">extraordinary circumstances do not exist that merit additional analysis and documentation in an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modal Cooperation. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A cooperating authority shall provide modal expertise to the lead authority on such aspects of the multimodal project in which the cooperating authority has expertise.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of categorical exclusion. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In a case described in paragraph (1), the 1 or more categorical exclusions of a cooperating authority may be applied by the lead authority once the cooperating authority reviews the project on behalf of the lead authority and determines the project satisfies the conditions for a categorical exclusion under the implementing regulations or procedures of the cooperating authority under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and this section.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1314/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The item relating to section 304 in the analysis for chapter 3 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:.<foreign id="warning-d671084e12850" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“304. Application of categorical exclusions for multimodal projects.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1315" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1315">SEC. 1315. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s109">23 U.S.C. 109 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS IN EMERGENCIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1315/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, for the repair or reconstruction of any road, highway, or bridge that is in operation or under construction when damaged by an emergency declared by the Governor of the State and concurred in by the Secretary, or for a disaster or emergency declared by the President pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), the Secretary shall publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to treat any such repair or reconstruction activity as a class of action categorically excluded from the requirements relating to environmental assessments or environmental impact statements under section 1508.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, and section 771.117 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act) if such repair or reconstruction activity is—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1315/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the same location with the same capacity, dimensions, and design as the original road, highway, or bridge as before the declaration described in this section; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1315/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">commenced within a 2-year period beginning on the date of a declaration described in this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1315/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1315/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that the rulemaking helps to conserve Federal resources and protects public safety and health by providing for periodic evaluations to determine if reasonable alternatives exist to roads, highways, or bridges that repeatedly require repair and reconstruction activities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1315/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reasonable alternatives.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reasonable alternatives described in paragraph (1) include actions that could reduce the need for Federal funds to be expended on such repair and reconstruction activities, better protect public safety and health and the environment, and meet transportation needs as described in relevant and applicable Federal, State, local and tribal plans.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1316" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1316">SEC. 1316. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s109">23 U.S.C. 109 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS FOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1316/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1316/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, designate any project (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code) within an existing operational right-of-way as an action categorically excluded from the requirements relating to environmental assessments or environmental impact statements under section 1508.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, and section 771.117(c) of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1316/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, promulgate regulations to carry out paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1316/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of an Operational Right-of-way.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">operational right-of-way</quotedText>” means all real property interests acquired for the construction, operation, or mitigation of a project (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code), including the locations of the roadway, bridges, interchanges, culverts, drainage, clear zone, traffic control signage, landscaping, and any rest areas with direct access to a controlled access highway.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1317" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1317">SEC. 1317. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s109">23 U.S.C. 109 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FOR PROJECTS OF LIMITED FEDERAL ASSISTANCE. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1317/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">designate as an action categorically excluded from the requirements relating to environmental assessments or environmental impact statements under section 1508.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, and section 771.117(c) of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, any project—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1317/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that receives less than $6,000,000 (as adjusted annually by the Secretary to reflect any increases in the Consumer Price Index prepared by the Department of Labor) of Federal funds; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1317/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with a total estimated cost of not more than $35,000,000 (as adjusted annually by the Secretary to reflect any increases in the Consumer Price Index prepared by the Department of Labor) and Federal funds comprising less than 15 percent of the total estimated project cost; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1317/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, promulgate regulations to carry out paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1318">SEC. 1318. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s109">23 U.S.C. 109 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENTS AND ADDITIONAL CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">survey the use by the Department of categorical exclusions in transportation projects since 2005;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish a review of the survey that includes a description of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the types of actions categorically excluded; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any requests previously received by the Secretary for new categorical exclusions; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">solicit requests from State departments of transportation, transit authorities, metropolitan planning organizations, or other government agencies for new categorical exclusions.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">New Categorical Exclusions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to propose new categorical exclusions received by the Secretary under subsection (a), to the extent that the categorical exclusions meet the criteria for a categorical exclusion under section 1508.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, and section 771.117(a) of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (as those regulations are in effect on the date of the notice).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Actions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall issue a proposed rulemaking to move the following types of actions from subsection (d) of section 771.117 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), to subsection (c) of that section, to the extent that such movement complies with the criteria for a categorical exclusion under section 1508.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act):</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Modernization of a highway by resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, adding shoulders, or adding auxiliary lanes (including parking, weaving, turning, and climbing).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects, including the installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement or the construction of grade separation to replace existing at-grade railroad crossings.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Programmatic Agreements.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall seek opportunities to enter into programmatic agreements with the States that establish efficient administrative procedures for carrying out environmental and other required project reviews.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Programmatic agreements authorized under paragraph (1) may include agreements that allow a State to determine on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration whether a project is categorically excluded from the preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determinations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An agreement described in paragraph (2) may include determinations by the Secretary of the types of projects categorically excluded (consistent with section 1508.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations) in the State in addition to the types listed in subsections (c) and (d) of section 771.117 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Programmatic Agreement Template.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall develop a template programmatic agreement described in subsection (d) that provides for efficient and adequate procedures for evaluating Federal actions described in section 771.117(c) of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of template.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/e/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on receipt of a request from a State, shall use the template programmatic agreement developed under paragraph (1) in carrying out this section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/e/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on consent of the applicable State, may modify the template as necessary to address the unique needs and characteristics of the State.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1318/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Outcome measurements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a method to verify that actions described in section 771.117(c) of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection), are evaluated and documented in a consistent manner by the State that uses the template programmatic agreement under this subsection.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 1319 was repealed by section 1304(j)(2) of division A of Public Law 114–94.<b>]</b> </editorialNote> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1320">SEC. 1320. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s139">23 U.S.C. 139 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MEMORANDA OF AGENCY AGREEMENTS FOR EARLY COORDINATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary and other Federal agencies with relevant jurisdiction in the environmental review process should cooperate with each other and other agencies on environmental review and project delivery activities at the earliest practicable time to avoid delays and duplication of effort later in the process, head off potential conflicts, and ensure that planning and project development decisions reflect environmental values; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such cooperation should include the development of policies and the designation of staff that advise planning agencies or project sponsors of studies or other information foreseeably required for later Federal action and early consultation with appropriate State and local agencies and Indian tribes.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If requested at any time by a State or local planning agency, the Secretary and other Federal agencies with relevant jurisdiction in the environmental review process, shall, to the extent practicable and appropriate, as determined by the agencies, provide technical assistance to the State or local planning agency on accomplishing the early coordination activities described in subsection (d).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Memorandum of Agency Agreement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If requested at any time by a State or local planning agency, the lead agency, in consultation with other Federal agencies with relevant jurisdiction in the environmental review process, may establish memoranda of agreement with the project sponsor, State, and local governments and other appropriate entities to accomplish the early coordination activities described in subsection (d).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Early Coordination Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Early coordination activities shall include, to the maximum extent practicable, the following:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Technical assistance on identifying potential impacts and mitigation issues in an integrated fashion.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The potential appropriateness of using planning products and decisions in later environmental reviews.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The identification and elimination from detailed study in the environmental review process of the issues that are not significant or that have been covered by prior environmental reviews.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/d/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The identification of other environmental review and consultation requirements so that the lead and cooperating agencies may prepare, as appropriate, other required analyses and studies concurrently with planning activities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/d/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The identification by agencies with jurisdiction over any permits related to the project of any and all relevant information that will reasonably be required for the project.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/d/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reduction of duplication between requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and State and local planning and environmental review requirements, unless the agencies are specifically barred from doing so by applicable law.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/d/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Timelines for the completion of agency actions during the planning and environmental review processes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1320/d/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other appropriate factors.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1321" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1321">SEC. 1321. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES INITIATIVE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1321/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For grant programs under which funds are distributed by formula by the Department, the Secretary shall establish an initiative to review and develop consistent procedures for environmental permitting and procurement requirements that apply to a project carried out under title 23, United States Code, or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1321/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall publish the results of the initiative described in subsection (a) in an electronically accessible format.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1322" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1322">SEC. 1322. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVIEW OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND APPROVALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELIMINATING DUPLICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">For environmental reviews and approvals carried out on projects funded under title 23, United States Code, the Comptroller General of the United States shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1322/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review State laws and procedures for conducting environmental reviews with regard to such projects and identify the States that have environmental laws that provide environmental protections and opportunities for public involvement that are equivalent to those provided by Federal environmental laws;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1322/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine the frequency and cost of environmental reviews carried out at the Federal level that are duplicative of State reviews that provide equivalent environmental protections and opportunities for public involvement; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1322/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report that describes the results of the review and determination made under this section.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1323">SEC. 1323. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVIEW OF FEDERAL PROJECT AND PROGRAM DELIVERY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Completion Time Assessments and Reports.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For projects funded under title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall compare—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/1/A/i" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the completion times of categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements initiated after calendar year 2005; to</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the completion times of categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements initiated during a period prior to calendar year 2005; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/1/B/i" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the completion times of categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements initiated during the period beginning on January 1, 2005, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act; to</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the completion times of categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements initiated after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, a report that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the results of the review conducted under paragraph (1)(A); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies any change in the timing for completions, including the reasons for any such change and the reasons for delays in excess of 5 years; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, a report that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the results of the review conducted under paragraph (1)(B); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/a/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies any change in the timing for completions, including the reasons for any such change and the reasons for delays in excess of 5 years.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the types and justification for the additional categorical exclusions granted under the authority provided under sections 1316 and 1317.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the reforms carried out under this subtitle (including the amendments made by this subtitle); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report that describes the results of the assessment.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inspector General Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Inspector General of the Department of Transportation shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the reforms carried out under this subtitle (including the amendments made by this subtitle); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/d/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, an initial report of the findings of the Inspector General; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stC/s1323/d/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, a final report of the findings.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway Safety </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1401">SEC. 1401. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s137">23 U.S.C. 137 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">JASON’S LAW. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that it is a national priority to address projects under this section for the shortage of long-term parking for commercial motor vehicles on the National Highway System to improve the safety of motorized and nonmotorized users and for commercial motor vehicle operators.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible Projects.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Eligible projects under this section are those that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">serve the National Highway System; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Constructing safety rest areas (as defined in section 120(c) of title 23, United States Code) that include parking for commercial motor vehicles.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Constructing commercial motor vehicle parking facilities adjacent to commercial truck stops and travel plazas.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Opening existing facilities to commercial motor vehicle parking, including inspection and weigh stations and park-and-ride facilities.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/b/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Promoting the availability of publicly or privately provided commercial motor vehicle parking on the National Highway System using intelligent transportation systems and other means.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/b/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Constructing turnouts along the National Highway System for commercial motor vehicles.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/b/2/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Making capital improvements to public commercial motor vehicle parking facilities currently closed on a seasonal basis to allow the facilities to remain open year-round.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/b/2/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Improving the geometric design of interchanges on the National Highway System to improve access to commercial motor vehicle parking facilities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Survey and Comparative Assessment.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with relevant State motor carrier safety personnel, shall conduct a survey of each State—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to evaluate the capability of the State to provide adequate parking and rest facilities for commercial motor vehicles engaged in interstate transportation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assess the volume of commercial motor vehicle traffic in the State; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/c/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop a system of metrics to measure the adequacy of commercial motor vehicle parking facilities in the State.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Results.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The results of the survey under paragraph (1) shall be made available to the public on the website of the Department of Transportation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Periodic updates.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall periodically update the survey under this subsection.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Electric Vehicle and Natural Gas Vehicle Infrastructure.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), a State may establish electric vehicle charging stations or natural gas vehicle refueling stations for the use of battery-powered or natural gas-fueled trucks or other motor vehicles at any parking facility funded or authorized under this Act or title 23, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Electric vehicle battery charging stations or natural gas vehicle refueling stations may not be established or supported under paragraph (1) if commercial establishments serving motor vehicle users are prohibited by section 111 of title 23, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Charging or refueling stations described in paragraph (1) shall be eligible for the same funds as are available for the parking facilities in which the stations are located.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1401/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of Projects.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, projects funded through the authority provided under this section shall be treated as projects on a Federal-aid highway under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1402" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1402">SEC. 1402. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OPEN CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 154(c) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1402/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal year 2012 and thereafter. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reservation of funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On October 1, 2011, and each October 1 thereafter, if a State has not enacted or is not enforcing an open container law described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall reserve an amount equal to 2.5 percent of the funds to be apportioned to the State on that date under each of paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 104(b) until the State certifies to the Secretary the means by which the State will use those reserved funds in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) and paragraph (3).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As soon as practicable after the date of receipt of a certification from a State under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transfer the reserved funds identified by the State for use as described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) to the apportionment of the State under section 402; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">release the reserved funds identified by the State as described in paragraph (3).”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1402/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use for highway safety improvement program. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may elect to use all or a portion of the funds transferred under paragraph (2) for activities eligible under section 148.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State departments of transportation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the State makes an election under subparagraph (A), the funds shall be transferred to the department of transportation of the State, which shall be responsible for the administration of the funds.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1402/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Derivation of amount to be transferred. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount to be transferred under paragraph (2) may be derived from the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The apportionment of the State under section 104(b)(l).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The apportionment of the State under section 104(b)(2).”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1403" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1403">SEC. 1403. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MINIMUM PENALTIES FOR REPEAT OFFENDERS FOR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1403/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 164(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1403/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (3);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1403/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1403/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">receive—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a suspension of all driving privileges for not less than 1 year; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a suspension of unlimited driving privileges for 1 year, allowing for the reinstatement of limited driving privileges subject to restrictions and limited exemptions as established by State law, if an ignition interlock device is installed for not less than 1 year on each of the motor vehicles owned or operated, or both, by the individual;”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1403/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of Funds.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 164(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1403/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal year 2012 and thereafter. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reservation of funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On October 1, 2011, and each October 1 thereafter, if a State has not enacted or is not enforcing a repeat intoxicated driver law, the Secretary shall reserve an amount equal to 2.5 percent of the funds to be apportioned to the State on that date under each of paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 104(b) until the State certifies to the Secretary the means by which the States will use those reserved funds among the uses authorized under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1), and paragraph (3).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As soon as practicable after the date of receipt of a certification from a State under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transfer the reserved funds identified by the State for use as described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) to the apportionment of the State under section 402; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">release the reserved funds identified by the State as described in paragraph (3).”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1403/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use for highway safety improvement program. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may elect to use all or a portion of the funds transferred under paragraph (2) for activities eligible under section 148.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State departments of transportation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the State makes an election under subparagraph (A), the funds shall be transferred to the department of transportation of the State, which shall be responsible for the administration of the funds.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1403/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Derivation of amount to be transferred. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount to be transferred under paragraph (2) may be derived from the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The apportionment of the State under section 104(b)(1).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The apportionment of the State under section 104(b)(2).”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1404">SEC. 1404. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADJUSTMENTS TO PENALTY PROVISIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vehicle Weight Limitations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 127(a)(1) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">No funds shall be apportioned in any fiscal year under section 104(b)(1) of this title to any State which</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary shall withhold 50 percent of the apportionment of a State under section 104(b)(1) in any fiscal year in which the State</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Control of Junkyards.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 136 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), in the first sentence—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">10 per centum</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">7 percent</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104 of this title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 104(b)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="n">“(n) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the terms ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">primary system</quotedText>’ and ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal-aid primary system</quotedText>’ mean any highway that is on the National Highway System, which includes the Interstate Highway System.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement of Vehicle Size and Weight Laws.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 141(b)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">10 per centum</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">7 percent</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104 of this title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 104(b)</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Proof of Payment of the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 141(c) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(4)</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(1)</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">25 per centum</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">8 percent</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Safety Belts.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 153(h) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (1);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (1);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/e/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the paragraph heading and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Prior to fiscal year 2012</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/e/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and before October 1, 2011,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 1994,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/e/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (1) (as so redesignated) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal year 2012 and thereafter. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, at any time in a fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2011, a State does not have in effect a law described in subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall transfer an amount equal to 2 percent of the funds apportioned to the State for the succeeding fiscal year under each of paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 104(b) to the apportionment of the State under section 402.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Minimum Drinking Age.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 158(a)(1) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/f/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal years before 2012. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/f/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal year 2012 and thereafter. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal year 2012 and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount to be withheld under this section shall be an amount equal to 8 percent of the amount apportioned to the noncompliant State, as described in subparagraph (A), under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 104(b).”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Drug Offenders.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 159 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/g/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/g/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (1);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/g/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (1);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/g/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1) (as so redesignated) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(including any amounts withheld under paragraph (1))</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/g/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (1) (as so redesignated) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal year 2012 and thereafter. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall withhold an amount equal to 8 percent of the amount required to be apportioned to any State under each of paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 104(b) on the first day of each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2011, if the State fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (3) on the first day of the fiscal year.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/g/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of Noncompliance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No funds withheld under this section from apportionments to any State shall be available for apportionment to that State.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/h" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Zero Tolerance Blood Alcohol Concentration for Minors.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 161(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/h/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (1);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/h/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (1);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/h/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/h/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the paragraph heading and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Prior to fiscal year 2012</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/h/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">through fiscal year 2011</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">each fiscal year thereafter</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/h/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (1) (as so redesignated) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal year 2012 and thereafter. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall withhold an amount equal to 8 percent of the amount required to be apportioned to any State under each of paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 104(b) on October 1, 2011, and on October 1 of each fiscal year thereafter, if the State does not meet the requirement of paragraph (3) on that date.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Persons.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 163(e) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal years 2007 through 2011. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On October 1, 2006, and October 1 of each fiscal year thereafter through fiscal year 2011, if a State has not enacted or is not enforcing a law described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall withhold an amount equal to 8 percent of the amounts to be apportioned to the State on that date under each of paragraphs (1), (3), and (4) of section 104(b).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal year 2012 and thereafter. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On October 1, 2011, and October 1 of each fiscal year thereafter, if a State has not enacted or is not enforcing a law described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall withhold an amount equal to 6 percent of the amounts to be apportioned to the State on that date under each of paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 104(b).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/j" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commercial Driver’s License.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31314 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/j/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1404/j/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (b) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties Imposed in Fiscal Year 2012 and Thereafter. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective beginning on October 1, 2011—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the penalty for the first instance of noncompliance by a State under this section shall be not more than an amount equal to 4 percent of funds required to be apportioned to the noncompliant State under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 104(b) of title 23; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the penalty for subsequent instances of noncompliance shall be not more than an amount equal to 8 percent of funds required to be apportioned to the noncompliant State under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 104(b) of title 23.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1405" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1405">SEC. 1405. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HIGHWAY WORKER SAFETY. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall modify section 630.1108(a) of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), to ensure that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1405/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at a minimum, positive protective measures are used to separate workers on highway construction projects from motorized traffic in all work zones conducted under traffic in areas that offer workers no means of escape (such as tunnels and bridges), unless an engineering study determines otherwise;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1405/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">temporary longitudinal traffic barriers are used to protect workers on highway construction projects in long-duration stationary work zones when the project design speed is anticipated to be high and the nature of the work requires workers to be within 1 lane-width from the edge of a live travel lane, unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1405/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis by the project sponsor determines otherwise; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1405/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the project is outside of an urbanized area and the annual average daily traffic load of the applicable road is less than 100 vehicles per hour; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stD/s1405/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">when positive protective devices are necessary for highway construction projects, those devices are paid for on a unit-pay basis, unless doing so would create a conflict with innovative contracting approaches, such as design-build or some performance-based contracts under which the contractor is paid to assume a certain risk allocation and payment is generally made on a lump-sum basis.</content> </paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Miscellaneous </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1501" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1501">SEC. 1501. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REAL-TIME RIDESHARING. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Paragraph (3) of section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code (as redesignated by section 1103(a)(2)), is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and designating existing facilities for use for preferential parking for carpools</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">designating existing facilities for use for preferential parking for carpools, and real-time ridesharing projects, such as projects where drivers, using an electronic transfer of funds, recover costs directly associated with the trip provided through the use of location technology to quantify those direct costs, subject to the condition that the cost recovered does not exceed the cost of the trip provided</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1502" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1502">SEC. 1502. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROGRAM EFFICIENCIES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">The first sentence of section 102(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">made available for such engineering</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">reimbursed for the preliminary engineering</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1503">SEC. 1503. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROJECT APPROVAL AND OVERSIGHT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 106 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(2) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">recipient</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">formalizing</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Non-interstate</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">but not on the Interstate System</quotedText>”; and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including projects on the Interstate System</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/2/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of projects</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">with respect to the projects unless the Secretary determines that the assumption is not appropriate.</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on interstate projects. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not assign any responsibilities to a State for projects the Secretary determines to be in a high risk category, as defined under subparagraph (B).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">High risk categories. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may define the high risk categories under this subparagraph on a national basis, a State-by-State basis, or a national and State-by-State basis, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)(A)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding clause (i)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/A/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">concept</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">planning</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/A/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">multidisciplined</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">multidisciplinary</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking clause (i) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing the needed functions safely, reliably, and at the lowest overall lifecycle cost;”</content> </clause></quotedContent>;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or other cost-reduction analysis</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/B/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal-aid system</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">National Highway System receiving Federal assistance</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/B/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$25,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/B/iii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">on the National Highway System receiving Federal assistance</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a bridge project</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/B/iii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$20,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$40,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Value engineering program. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State shall develop and carry out a value engineering program that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishes and documents value engineering program policies and procedures;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensures that the required value engineering analysis is conducted before completing the final design of a project;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensures that the value engineering analysis that is conducted, and the recommendations developed and implemented for each project, are documented in a final value engineering report; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">monitors, evaluates, and annually submits to the Secretary a report that describes the results of the value analyses that are conducted and the recommendations implemented for each of the projects described in paragraph (2) that are completed in the State.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bridge projects. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The value engineering analysis for a bridge project under paragraph (2) shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include bridge superstructure and substructure requirements based on construction material; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">be evaluated by the State—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on engineering and economic bases, taking into consideration acceptable designs for bridges; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">using an analysis of lifecycle costs and duration of project construction.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Design-build projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A requirement to provide a value engineering analysis under this subsection shall not apply to a project delivered using the design-build method of construction.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (h)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)(B) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including a phasing plan when applicable</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">financial plan</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial plan. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A financial plan—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be based on detailed estimates of the cost to complete the project;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall provide for the annual submission of updates to the Secretary that are based on reasonable assumptions, as determined by the Secretary, of future increases in the cost to complete the project;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include a phasing plan that identifies fundable incremental improvements or phases that will address the purpose and the need of the project in the short term in the event there are insufficient financial resources to complete the entire project. If a phasing plan is adopted for a project pursuant to this section, the project shall be deemed to satisfy the fiscal constraint requirements in the statewide and metropolitan planning requirements in sections 134 and 135; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall assess the appropriateness of a public-private partnership to deliver the project.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Advanced Modeling Technologies. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of advanced modeling technology. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">advanced modeling technology</quotedText>’ means an available or developing technology, including 3-dimensional digital modeling, that can—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accelerate and improve the environmental review process;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase effective public participation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhance the detail and accuracy of project designs;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase safety;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accelerate construction, and reduce construction costs; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">otherwise expedite project delivery with respect to transportation projects that receive Federal funding.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to transportation projects that receive Federal funding, the Secretary shall encourage the use of advanced modeling technologies during environmental, planning, financial management, design, simulation, and construction processes of the projects.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activities. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out paragraph (2), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">compile information relating to advanced modeling technologies, including industry best practices with respect to the use of the technologies;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disseminate to States information relating to advanced modeling technologies, including industry best practices with respect to the use of the technologies; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote the use of advanced modeling technologies.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comprehensive plan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall develop and publish on the public website of the Department of Transportation a detailed and comprehensive plan for the implementation of paragraph (2).”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of Oversight Program.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall review the oversight program established under section 106(g) of title 23, United States Code, to determine the efficacy of the program in monitoring the effective and efficient use of funds authorized to carry out title 23, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum requirements for review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At a minimum, the review under paragraph (1) shall assess the capability of the program to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify projects funded under title 23, United States Code, for which there are cost or schedule overruns; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate the extent of such overruns.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1503/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the results of the review conducted under paragraph (1), which shall include recommendations for legislative changes to improve the oversight program established under section 106(g) of title 23, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1504" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1504">SEC. 1504. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STANDARDS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 109 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="r">“(r) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pavement Markings. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not approve any pavement markings project that includes the use of glass beads containing more than 200 parts per million of arsenic or lead, as determined in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency testing methods 3052, 6010B, or 6010C.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1505" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1505">SEC. 1505. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">JUSTIFICATION REPORTS FOR ACCESS POINTS ON THE INTERSTATE SYSTEM. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 111 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Justification Reports. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary requests or requires a justification report for a project that would add a point of access to, or exit from, the Interstate System, the Secretary may permit a State transportation department to approve the report.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1506" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1506">SEC. 1506. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONSTRUCTION. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 114(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1506/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1506/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on convict labor. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Convict labor shall not be used in construction of Federal-aid highways or portions of Federal-aid highways unless the labor is performed by convicts who are on parole, supervised release, or probation.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1506/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in existence during that period</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">located on a Federal-aid system</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1506/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Veterans Employment. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">-</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), a recipient of Federal financial assistance under this chapter shall, to the extent practicable, encourage contractors working on a highway project funded using the assistance to make a best faith effort in the hiring or referral of laborers on any project for the construction of a highway to veterans (as defined in section 2108 of title 5) who have the requisite skills and abilities to perform the construction work required under the contract.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection shall not—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">apply to projects subject to section 140(d); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be administered or enforced in any manner that would require an employer to give a preference to any veteran over any equally qualified applicant who is a member of any racial or ethnic minority, a female, or any equally qualified former employee.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1507" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1507">SEC. 1507. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAINTENANCE. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 116 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1507/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (a) through (d) as subsections (b) through (e), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1507/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before subsection (b) (as so redesignated) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preventive maintenance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">preventive maintenance</quotedText>’ includes pavement preservation programs and activities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pavement preservation programs and activities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">pavement preservation programs and activities</quotedText>’ means programs and activities employing a network level, long-term strategy that enhances pavement performance by using an integrated, cost-effective set of practices that extend pavement life, improve safety, and meet road user expectations.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1507/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1507/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or other direct recipient</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to maintain</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1507/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the second sentence;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1507/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (c) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any State in which the State transportation department or other direct recipient is without legal authority to maintain a project described in subsection (b), the transportation department or direct recipient shall enter into a formal agreement with the appropriate officials of the county or municipality in which the project is located to provide for the maintenance of the project.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1507/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence of subsection (d) (as so redesignated) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or other direct recipient</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State transportation department</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1508" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1508">SEC. 1508. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEDERAL SHARE PAYABLE. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 120 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1508/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence of subsection (c)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1508/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">maintaining minimum levels of retroreflectivity of highway signs or pavement markings,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">traffic control signalization,</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1508/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shoulder and centerline rumble strips and stripes,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">pavement marking,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1508/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal-aid systems</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal-aid programs</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1508/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Emergency Relief. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share payable for any repair or reconstruction provided for by funds made available under section 125 for any project on a Federal-aid highway, including the Interstate System, shall not exceed the Federal share payable on a project on the system as provided in subsections (a) and (b), except that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal share payable for eligible emergency repairs to minimize damage, protect facilities, or restore essential traffic accomplished within 180 days after the actual occurrence of the natural disaster or catastrophic failure may amount to 100 percent of the cost of the repairs;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal share payable for any repair or reconstruction of Federal land transportation facilities, Federal land access transportation facilities, and tribal transportation facilities may amount to 100 percent of the cost of the repair or reconstruction;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary shall extend the time period in paragraph (1) taking into consideration any delay in the ability of the State to access damaged facilities to evaluate damage and the cost of repair; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal share payable for eligible permanent repairs to restore damaged facilities to predisaster condition may amount to 90 percent of the cost of the repairs if the eligible expenses incurred by the State due to natural disasters or catastrophic failures in a Federal fiscal year exceeds the annual apportionment of the State under section 104 for the fiscal year in which the disasters or failures occurred.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1508/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (g) and redesignating subsections (h) through (l) as subsections (g) through (k), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1508/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (i)(1)(A) (as redesignated by paragraph (3)) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Appalachian development highway system program under section 14501 of title 40</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1508/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsections (j) and (k) (as redesignated by paragraph (3)) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Federal Agency Funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any Federal funds other than those made available under this title and title 49 may be used to pay the non-Federal share of the cost of any transportation project that is within, adjacent to, or provides access to Federal land, the Federal share of which is funded under this title or chapter 53 of title 49.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">“(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Federal Land and Tribal Transportation Funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out the tribal transportation program under section 202 and the Federal lands transportation program under section 203 may be used to pay the non-Federal share of the cost of any project that is funded under this title or chapter 53 of title 49 and that provides access to or within Federal or tribal land.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1509" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1509">SEC. 1509. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSFERABILITY OF FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY FUNDS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1509/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 126 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="126">“SEC. 126. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transferability of Federal-aid highway funds </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, subject to subsection (b), a State may transfer from an apportionment under section 104(b) not to exceed 50 percent of the amount apportioned for the fiscal year to any other apportionment of the State under that section.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application to Certain Set-asides. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds that are subject to sections 104(d) and 133(d) shall not be transferred under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds transferred by states. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds transferred by a State under this section of the funding reserved for the State under section 213 for a fiscal year may only come from the portion of those funds that are available for obligation in any area of the State under section 213(c)(1)(B).”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1509/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 126 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e14598" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“126. Transferability of Federal-aid highway funds.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1510" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1510">SEC. 1510. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IDLE REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 127(a)(12) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1510/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">400</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">550</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1510/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">400-pound</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">550-pound</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1511" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1511">SEC. 1511. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SPECIAL PERMITS DURING PERIODS OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 127 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Permits During Periods of National Emergency. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a State may issue special permits during an emergency to overweight vehicles and loads that can easily be dismantled or divided if—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President has declared the emergency to be a major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the permits are issued in accordance with State law; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the permits are issued exclusively to vehicles and loads that are delivering relief supplies.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expiration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A permit issued under paragraph (1) shall expire not later than 120 days after the date of the declaration of emergency under subparagraph (A) of that paragraph.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1512" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1512">SEC. 1512. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TOLLING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1512/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendment to Tolling Provision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 129(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Basic Program. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization for federal participation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the provisions of this section, Federal participation shall be permitted on the same basis and in the same manner as construction of toll-free highways is permitted under this chapter in the—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">initial construction of a toll highway, bridge, or tunnel or approach to the highway, bridge, or tunnel;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">initial construction of 1 or more lanes or other improvements that increase capacity of a highway, bridge, or tunnel (other than a highway on the Interstate System) and conversion of that highway, bridge, or tunnel to a tolled facility, if the number of toll-free lanes, excluding auxiliary lanes, after the construction is not less than the number of toll-free lanes, excluding auxiliary lanes, before the construction;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">initial construction of 1 or more lanes or other improvements that increase the capacity of a highway, bridge, or tunnel on the Interstate System and conversion of that highway, bridge, or tunnel to a tolled facility, if the number of toll-free non-HOV lanes, excluding auxiliary lanes, after such construction is not less than the number of toll-free non-HOV lanes, excluding auxiliary lanes, before such construction;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reconstruction, resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, or replacement of a toll highway, bridge, or tunnel or approach to the highway, bridge, or tunnel;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reconstruction or replacement of a toll-free bridge or tunnel and conversion of the bridge or tunnel to a toll facility;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reconstruction of a toll-free Federal-aid highway (other than a highway on the Interstate System) and conversion of the highway to a toll facility;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reconstruction, restoration, or rehabilitation of a highway on the Interstate System if the number of toll-free non-HOV lanes, excluding auxiliary lanes, after reconstruction, restoration, or rehabilitation is not less than the number of toll-free non-HOV lanes, excluding auxiliary lanes, before reconstruction, restoration, or rehabilitation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conversion of a high occupancy vehicle lane on a highway, bridge, or tunnel to a toll facility; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">preliminary studies to determine the feasibility of a toll facility for which Federal participation is authorized under this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ownership. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each highway, bridge, tunnel, or approach to the highway, bridge, or tunnel constructed under this subsection shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be publicly owned; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be privately owned if the public authority with jurisdiction over the highway, bridge, tunnel, or approach has entered into a contract with 1 or more private persons to design, finance, construct, and operate the facility and the public authority will be responsible for complying with all applicable requirements of this title with respect to the facility.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations on use of revenues. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A public authority with jurisdiction over a toll facility shall use all toll revenues received from operation of the toll facility only for—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">debt service with respect to the projects on or for which the tolls are authorized, including funding of reasonable reserves and debt service on refinancing;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a reasonable return on investment of any private person financing the project, as determined by the State or interstate compact of States concerned;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any costs necessary for the improvement and proper operation and maintenance of the toll facility, including reconstruction, resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the toll facility is subject to a public-private partnership agreement, payments that the party holding the right to toll revenues owes to the other party under the public-private partnership agreement; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the public authority certifies annually that the tolled facility is being adequately maintained, any other purpose for which Federal funds may be obligated by a State under this title.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual audit. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A public authority with jurisdiction over a toll facility shall conduct or have an independent auditor conduct an annual audit of toll facility records to verify adequate maintenance and compliance with subparagraph (A), and report the results of the audits to the Secretary.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Records. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On reasonable notice, the public authority shall make all records of the public authority pertaining to the toll facility available for audit by the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Noncompliance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary concludes that a public authority has not complied with the limitations on the use of revenues described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary may require the public authority to discontinue collecting tolls until an agreement with the Secretary is reached to achieve compliance with the limitation on the use of revenues described in subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations on conversion of high occupancy vehicle facilities on interstate system. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A public authority with jurisdiction over a high occupancy vehicle facility on the Interstate System may undertake reconstruction, restoration, or rehabilitation under paragraph (1)(G) on the facility, and may levy tolls on vehicles, excluding high occupancy vehicles, using the reconstructed, restored, or rehabilitated facility, if the public authority—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a high occupancy vehicle facility that affects a metropolitan area, submits to the Secretary a written assurance that the metropolitan planning organization designated under section 5203 of title 49 for the area has been consulted concerning the placement and amount of tolls on the converted facility;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develops, manages, and maintains a system that will automatically collect the toll; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishes policies and procedures—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to manage the demand to use the facility by varying the toll amount that is charged; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to enforce sanctions for violations of use of the facility.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exemption from tolls. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In levying tolls on a facility under subparagraph (A), a public authority may designate classes of vehicles that are exempt from the tolls or charge different toll rates for different classes of vehicles.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for funding. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a toll facility under the jurisdiction of a public authority of a State (other than the State transportation department), on request of the State transportation department and subject to such terms and conditions as the department and public authority may agree, the Secretary, working through the State department of transportation, shall reimburse the public authority for the Federal share of the costs of construction of the project carried out on the toll facility under this subsection in the same manner and to the same extent as the department would be reimbursed if the project was being carried out by the department.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Source. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reimbursement of funds under this paragraph shall be from sums apportioned to the State under this chapter and available for obligations on projects on the Federal-aid system in the State on which the project is being carried out.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on federal share. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share payable for a project described in paragraph (1) shall be a percentage determined by the State, but not to exceed 80 percent.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modifications. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a public authority (including a State transportation department) with jurisdiction over a toll facility subject to an agreement under this section or section 119(e), as in effect on the day before the effective date of title I of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (105 Stat. 1915), requests modification of the agreement, the Secretary shall modify the agreement to allow the continuation of tolls in accordance with paragraph (3) without repayment of Federal funds.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Loans. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Loans. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Using amounts made available under this title, a State may loan to a public or private entity constructing or proposing to construct under this section a toll facility or non-toll facility with a dedicated revenue source an amount equal to all or part of the Federal share of the cost of the project if the project has a revenue source specifically dedicated to the project.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dedicated revenue sources. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Dedicated revenue sources for non-toll facilities include excise taxes, sales taxes, motor vehicle use fees, tax on real property, tax increment financing, and such other dedicated revenue sources as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance with federal laws. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As a condition of receiving a loan under this paragraph, the public or private entity that receives the loan shall ensure that the project will be carried out in accordance with this title and any other applicable Federal law, including any applicable provision of a Federal environmental law.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subordination of debt. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of any loan received for a project under this paragraph may be subordinated to any other debt financing for the project.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Obligation of funds loaned. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds loaned under this paragraph may only be obligated for projects under this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repayment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The repayment of a loan made under this paragraph shall commence not later than 5 years after date on which the facility that is the subject of the loan is open to traffic.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Term of loan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term of a loan made under this paragraph shall not exceed 30 years from the date on which the loan funds are obligated.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interest. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A loan made under this paragraph shall bear interest at or below market interest rates, as determined by the State, to make the project that is the subject of the loan feasible.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reuse of funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts repaid to a State from a loan made under this paragraph may be obligated—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for any purpose for which the loan funds were available under this title; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for the purchase of insurance or for use as a capital reserve for other forms of credit enhancement for project debt in order to improve credit market access or to lower interest rates for projects eligible for assistance under this title.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Guidelines. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish procedures and guidelines for making loans under this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State law permitting tolling. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a State does not have a highway, bridge, or tunnel toll facility as of the date of enactment of the MAP-21, before commencing any activity authorized under this section, the State shall have in effect a law that permits tolling on a highway, bridge, or tunnel.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">High occupancy vehicle; hov. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">high occupancy vehicle</quotedText>’ or ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">HOV</quotedText>’ means a vehicle with not fewer than 2 occupants.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial construction. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">initial construction</quotedText>’ means the construction of a highway, bridge, tunnel, or other facility at any time before it is open to traffic.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">initial construction</quotedText>’ does not include any improvement to a highway, bridge, tunnel, or other facility after it is open to traffic.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public authority. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public authority</quotedText>’ means a State, interstate compact of States, or public entity designated by a State.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Toll facility. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">toll facility</quotedText>’ means a toll highway, bridge, or tunnel or approach to the highway, bridge, or tunnel constructed under this subsection.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1512/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s129">23 U.S.C. 129 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Electronic Toll Collection Interoperability Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, all toll facilities on the Federal-aid highways shall implement technologies or business practices that provide for the interoperability of electronic toll collection programs.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1513" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1513">SEC. 1513. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISCELLANEOUS PARKING AMENDMENTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1513/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fringe and Corridor Parking Facilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 137 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1513/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1513/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">104(b)(4)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">104(b)(1)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1513/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">including the addition of electric vehicle charging stations or natural gas vehicle refueling stations,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">new facilities,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1513/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The addition of electric vehicle charging stations or natural gas vehicle refueling stations to new or previously funded parking facilities shall be eligible for funding under this section.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1513/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Transportation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 142(a)(1) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, which may include electric vehicle charging stations or natural gas vehicle refueling stations,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">parking facilities</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1513/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Forest Development Roads and Trails.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 205(d) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, which may include electric vehicle charging stations or natural gas vehicle refueling stations,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">parking areas</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1514">SEC. 1514. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HOV FACILITIES. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 166 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(5)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2009</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2017</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2009</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2017</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/1/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subparagraph (B)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this paragraph</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/1/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or equal to</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">less than</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Toll revenue. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Toll revenue collected under this section is subject to the requirements of section 129(a)(3).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/3/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in a fiscal year shall certify</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall submit to the Secretary a report demonstrating that the facility is not already degraded, and that the presence of the vehicles will not cause the facility to become degraded, and certify</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/3/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the fiscal year</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and submitting to the Secretary annual reports of those impacts</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">adjacent highways</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">if the presence of the vehicles has degraded the operation of the facility</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">whenever the operation of the facility is degraded</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1514/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintenance of operating performance. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date on which a facility is degraded pursuant to the standard specified in paragraph (2), the State agency with jurisdiction over the facility shall bring the facility into compliance with the minimum average operating speed performance standard through changes to operation of the facility, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increasing the occupancy requirement for HOV lanes;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">varying the toll charged to vehicles allowed under subsection (b) to reduce demand;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">discontinuing allowing non-HOV vehicles to use HOV lanes under subsection (b); or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increasing the available capacity of the HOV facility.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the State fails to bring a facility into compliance under subparagraph (D), the Secretary shall subject the State to appropriate program sanctions under section 1.36 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), until the performance is no longer degraded.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1515" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1515">SEC. 1515. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FUNDING FLEXIBILITY FOR TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1515/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code (as amended by section 1311(a)), is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="170">“SEC. 170. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding flexibility for transportation emergencies </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State may use up to 100 percent of any covered funds of the State to repair or replace a transportation facility that has suffered serious damage as a result of a natural disaster or catastrophic failure from an external cause.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Declaration of Emergency. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds may be used under this section only for a disaster or emergency declared by the President pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repayment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds used under subsection (a) shall be repaid to the program from which the funds were taken in the event that such repairs or replacement are subsequently covered by a supplemental appropriation of funds.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered funds</quotedText>’ means any amounts apportioned to a State under section 104(b), other than amounts suballocated to metropolitan areas and other areas of the State under section 133(d), but including any such amounts required to be set aside for a purpose other than the repair or replacement of a transportation facility under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation facility. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">transportation facility</quotedText>’ means any facility eligible for assistance under section 125.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1515/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code (as amended by section 1311(b)), is amended by adding at the end the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e15248" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“170. Funding flexibility for transportation emergencies.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1516" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1516">SEC. 1516. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFENSE ACCESS ROAD PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS TO ADDRESS TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE VICINITY OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">The second sentence of section 210(a)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall determine</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1517" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1517">SEC. 1517. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAPPING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1517/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 306 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1517/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1517/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b) in the second sentence by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State and</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State government and</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1517/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall develop a process for the oversight and monitoring, on an annual basis, of the compliance of each State with the guidance issued under subsection (b).”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1517/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Survey.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a survey of all States to determine what percentage of projects carried out under title 23, United States Code, in each State utilize private sector sources for surveying and mapping services.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1518" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1518">SEC. 1518. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUY AMERICA PROVISIONS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 313 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application to Highway Programs. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements under this section shall apply to all contracts eligible for assistance under this chapter for a project carried out within the scope of the applicable finding, determination, or decision under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), regardless of the funding source of such contracts, if at least 1 contract for the project is funded with amounts made available to carry out this title.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1519">SEC. 1519. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONSOLIDATION OF PROGRAMS; REPEAL OF OBSOLETE PROVISIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consolidation of Programs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, before making an apportionment under section 104(b)(3) of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall set aside, from amounts made available to carry out the highway safety improvement program under section 148 of such title for the fiscal year, $3,500,000—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to carry out safety-related activities, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to carry out the operation lifesaver program—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/a/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide public information and education programs to help prevent and reduce motor vehicle accidents, injuries, and fatalities; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/a/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve driver performance at railway-highway crossings; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide work zone safety grants in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) of section 1409 of the SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 401 note; 119 Stat. 1232); and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to operate authorized safety-related clearinghouses, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national work zone safety information clearinghouse authorized by section 358(b)(2) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 401 note; 109 Stat. 625); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a public road safety clearinghouse in accordance with section 1411(a) of the SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 402 note; 119 Stat. 1234).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeals.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 23.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 105, 110, 117, 124, 151, 155, 157, 160, 212, 216, 303, and 309 of title 23, United States Code, are repealed.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Set asides.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 118 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (c); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s101">23 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SAFETEA-LU.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 1302, 1305, 1306, 1803, 1804, 1907, and 1958 of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59) are repealed.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1132 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140; 121 Stat. 1763) is repealed.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title analysis.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chapter 1.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the items relating to sections 105, 110, 117, 124, 151, 155, 157, and 160.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chapter 2.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 2 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the items relating to sections 212 and 216.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chapter 3.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 3 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the items relating to sections 303 and 309.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of contents.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of contents contained in section 1(b) of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59; 119 Stat. 1144) is amended by striking the items relating to sections 1302, 1305, 1306, 1803, 1804, 1907, and 1958.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 109.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 109(q) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in accordance with section 303 or</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 118.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 118(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (1) and all that follows through the heading of paragraph (2); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(other than for Interstate construction)</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 130.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 130 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(5)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(3)</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)(1) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the MAP-21</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(3)(A)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/5/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (l) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 131.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 131(m) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Subject to approval by the Secretary in accordance with the program of projects approval process of section 105, a State</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A State</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 133.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (13) of section 133(b) of title 23, United States Code (as amended by section 1108(a)(3)), is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under section 303</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 142.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 142 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/A/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">motor vehicles (other than on rail)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">buses</quotedText>”;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/A/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(hereafter in this section referred to as ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">buses</quotedText>’)</quotedText>”;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/A/i/III" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal-aid systems</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal-aid highways</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/A/i/IV" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal-aid system</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal-aid highway</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">as a project on the the surface transportation program for</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(3)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104(b)(2)</quotedText>”;</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">104(b)(4)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">104(b)(1)</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">system</quotedText>” in each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">highway</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">highway facilities</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">highways eligible under the program that is the source of the funds</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)(2) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Notwithstanding section 209(f)(1) of the Highway Revenue Act of 1956, the Highway Trust Fund shall be available for making expenditures to meet obligations resulting from projects authorized by subsection (a)(2) of this section and such projects</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Projects authorized by subsection (a)(2)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/8/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">exits</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">exists</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 145.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 145(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 117 of this title,</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 218.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 218 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/10/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/10/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the first two sentences;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/10/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the third sentence—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/10/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, in addition to such funds,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/10/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such highway or</quotedText>”;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/10/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the fourth sentence and fifth sentences;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/10/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (b); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/10/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1519/c/11" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 610.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 610(d)(1)(B) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under section 105</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1520" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1520">SEC. 1520. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DENALI COMMISSION. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">The Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1520/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 305, by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Gifts. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Commission, on behalf of the United States, may accept use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services, property, or money for purposes of carrying out this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditional. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to conditional gifts—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Commission, on behalf of the United States, may accept conditional gifts for purposes of carrying out this Act, if approved by the Federal Cochairperson; and</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the principal of and income from any such conditional gift shall be held, invested, reinvested, and used in accordance with the condition applicable to the gift; but</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no gift shall be accepted that is conditioned on any expenditure not to be funded from the gift or from the income generated by the gift unless the expenditure has been approved by Act of Congress.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1520/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="311">“SEC. 311. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subsection (c), for purposes of this Act, the Commission may accept transfers of funds from other Federal agencies.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any Federal agency authorized to carry out an activity that is within the authority of the Commission may transfer to the Commission any appropriated funds for the activity.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any funds transferred to the Commission under this subsection—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall remain available until expended; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may, to the extent necessary to carry out this Act, be transferred to, and merged with, the amounts made available by appropriations Acts for the Commission by the Federal Cochairperson.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1521">SEC. 1521. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970 AMENDMENTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Moving and Related Expenses.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 202 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4622) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(4) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$10,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$25,000, as adjusted by regulation, in accordance with section 213(d)</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence of subsection (c) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$20,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$40,000, as adjusted by regulation, in accordance with section 213(d)</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Replacement Housing for Homeowners.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The first sentence of section 203(a)(1) of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4623(a)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$22,500</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$31,000, as adjusted by regulation, in accordance with 213(d),</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">one hundred and eighty days prior to</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">90 days before</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Replacement Housing for Tenants and Certain Others.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 204 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4624) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence of subsection (a) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$5,250</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$7,200, as adjusted by regulation, in accordance with section 213(d)</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence of subsection (b) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, except</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting a period.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties of Lead Agency.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 213 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4633) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/d/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/d/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3) by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/d/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that each Federal agency that has programs or projects requiring the acquisition of real property or causing a displacement from real property subject to the provisions of this Act shall provide to the lead agency an annual summary report the describes the activities conducted by the Federal agency.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adjustment of Payments. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The head of the lead agency may adjust, by regulation, the amounts of relocation payments provided under sections 202(a)(4), 202(c), 203(a), and 204(a) if the head of the lead agency determines that cost of living, inflation, or other factors indicate that the payments should be adjusted to meet the policy objectives of this Act.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency Coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title II of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 is amended by inserting after section 213 (42 U.S.C. 4633) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="214">“SEC. 214. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4634">42 U.S.C. 4634</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AGENCY COORDINATION </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency Capacity. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Federal agency responsible for funding or carrying out relocation and acquisition activities shall have adequately trained personnel and such other resources as are necessary to manage and oversee the relocation and acquisition program of the Federal agency in accordance with this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interagency Agreements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, each Federal agency responsible for funding relocation and acquisition activities (other than the agency serving as the lead agency) shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the lead agency that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides for periodic training of the personnel of the Federal agency, which in the case of a Federal agency that provides Federal financial assistance, may include personnel of any displacing agency that receives Federal financial assistance;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">addresses ways in which the lead agency may provide assistance and coordination to the Federal agency relating to compliance with the Act on a program or project basis; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">addresses the funding of the training, assistance, and coordination activities provided by the lead agency, in accordance with subsection (c).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interagency Payments. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the fiscal year that begins 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and each fiscal year thereafter, each Federal agency responsible for funding relocation and acquisition activities (other than the agency serving as the lead agency) shall transfer to the lead agency for the fiscal year, such funds as are necessary, but not less than $35,000, to support the training, assistance, and coordination activities of the lead agency described in subsection (b).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Included costs. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The cost to a Federal agency of providing the funds described in paragraph (1) shall be included as part of the cost of 1 or more programs or projects undertaken by the Federal agency or with Federal financial assistance that result in the displacement of persons or the acquisition of real property.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation With Federal Agencies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 308 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorized Activities. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may perform, by contract or otherwise, authorized engineering or other services in connection with the survey, construction, maintenance, or improvement of highways for other Federal agencies, cooperating foreign countries, and State cooperating agencies.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Services authorized under paragraph (1) may include activities authorized under section 214 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reimbursement for services carried out under this subsection (including depreciation on engineering and road-building equipment) shall be credited to the applicable appropriation.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s308">23 U.S.C. 308 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Dates.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/g/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1521/g/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsections (a) through (c) shall take effect 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1522" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1522">SEC. 1522. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF PUBLIC TRANSIT VEHICLE EXEMPTION FROM AXLE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1023(h) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (23 U.S.C. 127 note; Public Law 102-240) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1522/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the heading of paragraph (1) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">temporary exemption</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">exemption</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1522/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1522/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, for the period beginning on October 6, 1992, and ending on October 1, 2009,</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1522/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1522/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1522/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any motor home (as defined in section 571.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulation)).”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1522/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)(A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">For the period beginning on the date of enactment of this subparagraph and ending on September 30, 2009, a</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1523" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1523">SEC. 1523. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">USE OF DEBRIS FROM DEMOLISHED BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1805(a) of the SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 144 note; 119 Stat. 1459) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation program under section 144</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">national highway performance program under section 119</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1524" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1524">SEC. 1524. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s206">23 U.S.C. 206 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">USE OF YOUTH SERVICE AND CONSERVATION CORPS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1524/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall encourage the States and regional transportation planning agencies to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with qualified youth service or conservation corps, as defined in sections 122(a)(2) of Public Law 101-610 (42 U.S.C. 12572(a)(2)) and 106(c)(3) of Public Law 103-82 (42 U.S.C. 12656(c)(3)) to perform appropriate projects eligible under sections 162, 206, 213, and 217 of title 23, United States Code, and under section 1404 of the SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1228).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1524/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under any contract or cooperative agreement entered into with a qualified youth service or conservation corps under this section, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1524/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">set the amount of a living allowance or rate of pay for each participant in such corps at—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1524/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such amount or rate as required under State law in a State with such requirements; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1524/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for corps in States not described in subparagraph (A), at such amount or rate as determined by the Secretary, not to exceed the maximum living allowance authorized by section 140 of Public Law 101-610 (42 U.S.C. 12594); and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1524/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not subject such corps to the requirements of section 112 of title 23, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1525" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1525">SEC. 1525. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATE AUTONOMY FOR CULVERT PIPE SELECTION. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall modify section 635.411 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), to ensure that States shall have the autonomy to determine culvert and storm sewer material types to be included in the construction of a project on a Federal-aid highway.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1526" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1526">SEC. 1526. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s104">23 U.S.C. 104 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EVACUATION ROUTES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Each State shall give adequate consideration to the needs of evacuation routes in the State, including such routes serving or adjacent to facilities operated by the Armed Forces, when allocating funds apportioned to the State under title 23, United States Code, for the construction of Federal-aid highways.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1527">SEC. 1527. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s106">23 U.S.C. 106 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONSOLIDATION OF GRANTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">recipient</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State, local, or tribal government, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a territory of the United States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a transit agency;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a port authority;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/a/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a metropolitan planning organization; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/a/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other political subdivision of a State or local government;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a multistate or multijurisdictional group, if each member of the group is an entity described in paragraph (1); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a public-private partnership, if both parties are engaged in building the project.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consolidation.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A recipient that receives multiple grant awards from the Department to support 1 multimodal project may request that the Secretary designate 1 modal administration in the Department to be the lead administering authority for the overall project.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">New starts.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any project that includes funds awarded under section 5309 of title 49, United States Code, shall be exempt from consolidation under this section unless the grant recipient requests the Federal Transit Administration to be the lead administering authority.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date on which a request under paragraph (1) is made, the Secretary shall review the request and approve or deny the designation of a single modal administration as the lead administering authority and point of contact for the Department.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/b/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall notify the requestor of the decision of the Secretary under subparagraph (A) in such form and at such time as the Secretary and the requestor agree.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/b/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Denial.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a request is denied, the Secretary shall provide the requestor with a detailed explanation of the reasoning of the Secretary with the notification under clause (i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A modal administration designated as a lead administering authority under this section shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be responsible for leading and coordinating the integrated project management team, which shall consist of all of the other modal administrations in the Department relating to the multimodal project; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent feasible during the first 30 days of carrying out the multimodal project, identify overlapping or duplicative regulatory requirements that exist for the project and propose a single, streamlined approach to meeting all of the applicable regulatory requirements through the activities described in subsection (d).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall transfer all amounts that have been awarded for the multimodal project to the modal administration designated as the lead administering authority.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Option.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/c/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Participation under this section shall be optional for recipients, and no recipient shall be required to participate.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/c/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretarial duties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary is not required to identify every recipient that may be eligible to participate under this section.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary and modal administrations with relevant jurisdiction over a multimodal project should cooperate on project review and delivery activities at the earliest practicable time.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of the cooperation under paragraph (1) are—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/d/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to avoid delays and duplication of effort later in the process;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/d/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to prevent potential conflicts; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/d/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure that planning and project development decisions are made in a streamlined manner and consistent with applicable law.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supersede, amend, or modify the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or any other Federal environmental law; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1527/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">affect the responsibility of any Federal officer to comply with or enforce any law described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1528" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1528">SEC. 1528. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s14501">40 U.S.C. 14501 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1528/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of the Senate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the Sense of the Senate that the timely completion of the Appalachian development highway system is a transportation priority in the national interest.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1528/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modified Federal Share for Projects on ADHS.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal years 2012 through 2050, the Federal share payable for the cost of constructing highways and access roads on the Appalachian development highway system under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code, with funds made available to a State for fiscal year 2012 or a previous fiscal year for the Appalachian development highway system program, or with funds made available for fiscal year 2012 or a previous fiscal year for a specific project, route, or corridor on that system, shall be up to 100 percent, as determined by the State.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1528/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal Share for Other Funds Used on ADHS.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal years 2012 through 2050, the Federal share payable for the cost of constructing highways and access roads on the Appalachian development highway system under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code, with Federal funds apportioned to a State for a program other than the Appalachian development highway system program shall be up to 100 percent, as determined by the State.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1528/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Completion Plan.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1528/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the MAP-21, each State represented on the Appalachian Regional Commission shall establish a plan for the completion of the designated corridors of the Appalachian development highway system within the State, including annual performance targets, with a target completion date.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1528/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Significant uncompleted miles.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the percentage of remaining Appalachian development highway system needs for a State, according to the latest cost to complete estimate for the Appalachian development highway system, is greater than 15 percent of the total cost to complete estimate for the entire Appalachian development highway system, the State shall not establish a plan under paragraph (1) that would result in a reduction of obligated funds for the Appalachian development highway system within the State for any subsequent fiscal year.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1529" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1529">SEC. 1529. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s109">23 U.S.C. 109 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENGINEERING JUDGMENT. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidance to State transportation departments clarifying that the standards, guidance, and options for design and application of traffic control devices provided in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices should not be considered a substitute for engineering judgment.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1530" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1530">SEC. 1530. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSPORTATION TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">To encourage the development of careers in the transportation field, the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Labor are encouraged to use funds for training and employment education programs—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1530/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop programs for transportation-related careers and trades; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1530/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to work with the Secretary to carry out programs developed under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1531" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1531">SEC. 1531. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NOTICE OF CERTAIN GRANT AWARDS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1531/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Covered Grant Award.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered grant award</quotedText>” means a grant award—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1531/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">made—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1531/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by the Department; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1531/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with funds made available under this Act; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1531/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in an amount equal to or greater than $500,000.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1531/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except to the extent otherwise expressly provided in another provision of law, at least 3 business days before a covered grant award is announced, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate written notice of the covered grant award.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1532" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1532">SEC. 1532. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s301">49 U.S.C. 301 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUDGET JUSTIFICATION. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a budget justification for each agency of the Department concurrently with the annual budget submission of the President to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1533" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1533">SEC. 1533. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1533/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Automated Traffic Enforcement System.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">automated traffic enforcement system</quotedText>” means any camera that captures an image of a vehicle for the purposes of traffic law enforcement.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1533/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (c), for fiscal years 2013 and 2014, funds apportioned to a State under section 104(b)(3) of title 23, United States Code, may not be used for any program to purchase, operate, or maintain an automated traffic enforcement system.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1533/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) shall not apply to automated traffic enforcement systems used to improve safety in school zones.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1534" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1534">SEC. 1534. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s301">49 U.S.C. 301 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1534/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Best Practices.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall compile, and make available to the public on the website of the Department, best practices on how States, public transportation agencies, and other public officials can work with the private sector in the development, financing, construction, and operation of transportation facilities.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1534/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The best practices compiled under subsection (a) shall include polices and techniques to ensure that the interests of the traveling public and State and local governments are protected in any agreement entered into with the private sector for the development, financing, construction, and operation of transportation facilities.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1534/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, on request, may provide technical assistance to States, public transportation agencies, and other public officials regarding proposed public-private partnership agreements for the development, financing, construction, and operation of transportation facilities, including assistance in analyzing whether the use of a public-private partnership agreement would provide value compared with traditional public delivery methods.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1534/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standard Transaction Contracts.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1534/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop standard public-private partnership transaction model contracts for the most popular types of public-private partnerships for the development, financing, construction, and operation of transportation facilities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1534/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall encourage States, public transportation agencies, and other public officials to use the model contracts as a base template when developing their own public-private partnership agreements for the development, financing, construction, and operation of transportation facilities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1535" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1535">SEC. 1535. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s101">23 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON HIGHWAY TRUST FUND EXPENDITURES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1535/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report describing the activities funded from the Highway Trust Fund during each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, including for purposes other than construction and maintenance of highways and bridges.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1535/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 years after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (a) and every 5 years thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that updates the information provided in the report under that subsection for the applicable 5-year period.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1535/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report submitted under subsection (a) or (b) shall include information similar to the information included in the report of the Government Accountability Office numbered “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">GAO-09-729R</quotedText>” and entitled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Highway Trust Fund Expenditures on Purposes Other Than Construction and Maintenance of Highways and Bridges During Fiscal Years 2004-2008</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1536">SEC. 1536. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS ON HARBOR MAINTENANCE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">there are 926 coastal, Great Lakes, and inland harbors maintained by the Corps of Engineers;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in 2009, the ports and waterways of the United States handled more than 2,200,000,000 short tons of imports, exports, and domestic shipments; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in 2010, United States ports were responsible for more than $1,400,000,000,000 in waterborne imports and exports;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">according to the Congressional Research Service, full channel dimensions are, on average, available approximately ⅓ of the time at the 59 harbors of the United States with the highest use rates;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in 1986, Congress created the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund to provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the navigation channels of the United States;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in fiscal year 2012, the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund is expected to grow from $6,280,000,000 to $7,011,000,000, an increase of approximately 13 percent;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">despite growth of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, expenditures from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund have not been sufficiently spent; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/a/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inadequate investment in dredging needs is restricting access to the ports of the United States for domestic shipping, imports, and exports and therefore threatening the economic competitiveness of the United States.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Administration should request full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for operating and maintaining the navigation channels of the United States;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amounts in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund should be fully expended to operate and maintain the navigation channels of the United States; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1536/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress should ensure that other programs, projects, and activities of the Civil Works Program of the Corps of Engineers, especially those programs, projects, and activities relating to inland navigation and flood control, are not adversely impacted.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1537" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1537">SEC. 1537. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s2238a">33 U.S.C. 2238a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ESTIMATE OF HARBOR MAINTENANCE NEEDS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">For fiscal year 2014 and each fiscal year thereafter, the President’s budget request submitted pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1537/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an estimate of the nationwide average availability, expressed as a percentage, of the authorized depth and authorized width of all navigation channels authorized to be maintained using appropriations from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund that would result from harbor maintenance activities to be funded by the budget request; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1537/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an estimate of the average annual amount of appropriations from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund that would be required to increase that average availability to 95 percent over a 3-year period.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1538">SEC. 1538. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASIAN CARP. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hydrological separation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">hydrological separation</quotedText>” means a physical separation on the Chicago Area Waterway System that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">would disconnect the Mississippi River watershed from the Lake Michigan watershed; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be designed to be adequate in scope to prevent the transfer of all aquatic species between each of those bodies of water.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expedited Study and Report.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expedite completion of the report for the study authorized by section 3061(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-114; 121 Stat. 1121); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the Secretary determines a project is justified in the completed report, proceed directly to project preconstruction engineering and design.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Focus.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In expediting the completion of the study and report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall focus on—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the prevention of the spread of aquatic nuisance species between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins, such as through the permanent hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the watersheds of the following rivers and tributaries associated with the Chicago Area Waterway System:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Illinois River, at and in the vicinity of Chicago, Illinois.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chicago River, Calumet River, North Shore Channel, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, and Cal-Sag Channel in the State of Illinois.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/2/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Grand Calumet River and Little Calumet River in the States of Illinois and Indiana.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Efficient use of funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure the efficient use of funds to maximize the timely completion of the study and report under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall complete the report under paragraph (1) by not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">interim milestones that will be met prior to final completion of the study and report under paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1538/b/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">funding necessary for completion of the study and report under paragraph (1), including funding necessary for completion of each interim milestone identified under subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1539" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1539">SEC. 1539. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REST AREAS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1539/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreements Relating to Use of and Access to Rights-of-way—Interstate System.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 111 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1539/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a) in the second sentence by striking the period and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and will not change the boundary of any right-of-way on the Interstate System to accommodate construction of, or afford access to, an automotive service station or other commercial establishment.</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1539/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1539/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (a) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rest Areas. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary shall permit a State to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain a rest area along a highway on the Interstate System in such State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limited activities. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall permit limited commercial activities within a rest area under paragraph (1), if the activities are available only to customers using the rest area and are limited to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">commercial advertising and media displays if such advertising and displays are—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">exhibited solely within any facility constructed in the rest area; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not legible from the main traveled way;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">items designed to promote tourism in the State, limited to books, DVDs, and other media;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tickets for events or attractions in the State of a historical or tourism-related nature;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">travel-related information, including maps, travel booklets, and hotel coupon booklets; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lottery machines, provided that the priority afforded to blind vendors under subsection (c) applies to this subparagraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Private operators. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may permit a private party to operate such commercial activities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on use of revenues. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State shall use any revenues received from the commercial activities in a rest area under this section to cover the costs of acquiring, constructing, operating, and maintaining rest areas in the State.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stE/s1539/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Control of Outdoor Advertising.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 131(i) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">“A State may permit the installation of signs that acknowledge the sponsorship of rest areas within such rest areas or along the main traveled way of the system, provided that such signs shall not affect the safe and efficient utilization of the Interstate System and the primary system. The Secretary shall establish criteria for the installation of such signs on the main traveled way, including criteria pertaining to the placement of rest area sponsorship acknowledgment signs in relation to the placement of advance guide signs for rest areas.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Gulf Coast Restoration </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1601" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1601">SEC. 1601. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321">33 U.S.C. 1321 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1602" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1602">SEC. 1602. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321">33 U.S.C. 1321 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GULF COAST RESTORATION TRUST FUND. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1602/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund</quotedText>” (referred to in this section as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Trust Fund</quotedText>”), consisting of such amounts as are deposited in the Trust Fund under this Act or any other provision of law.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1602/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit in the Trust Fund an amount equal to 80 percent of all administrative and civil penalties paid by responsible parties after the date of enactment of this Act in connection with the explosion on, and sinking of, the mobile offshore drilling unit <i style="-uslm-dtd:italic">Deepwater Horizon</i> pursuant to a court order, negotiated settlement, or other instrument in accordance with section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1602/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expenditures.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts in the Trust Fund, including interest earned on advances to the Trust Fund and proceeds from investment under subsection (d), shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1602/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be available for expenditure, without further appropriation, solely for the purpose and eligible activities of this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1602/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">remain available until expended, without fiscal year limitation.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1602/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Investment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts in the Trust Fund shall be invested in accordance with section 9702 of title 31, United States Code, and any interest on, and proceeds from, any such investment shall be available for expenditure in accordance with this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1602/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, after providing notice and an opportunity for public comment, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce, shall establish such procedures as the Secretary determines to be necessary to deposit amounts in, and expend amounts from, the Trust Fund pursuant to this subtitle, including—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1602/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">procedures to assess whether the programs and activities carried out under this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle achieve compliance with applicable requirements, including procedures by which the Secretary of the Treasury may determine whether an expenditure by a Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision (as those terms are defined in section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321)) pursuant to such a program or activity achieves compliance;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1602/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">auditing requirements to ensure that amounts in the Trust Fund are expended as intended; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1602/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">procedures for identification and allocation of funds available to the Secretary under other provisions of law that may be necessary to pay the administrative expenses directly attributable to the management of the Trust Fund.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1602/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority for the Trust Fund shall terminate on the date all funds in the Trust Fund have been expended.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1603" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1603">SEC. 1603. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321">33 U.S.C. 1321 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GULF COAST NATURAL RESOURCES RESTORATION AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1603/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1603/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (25)(B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1603/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (26)(D), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1603/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="27">“(27) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">best available science</quotedText>’ means science that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maximizes the quality, objectivity, and integrity of information, including statistical information;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">uses peer-reviewed and publicly available data; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">clearly documents and communicates risks and uncertainties in the scientific basis for such projects;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="28">“(28) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chairperson</quotedText>’ means the Chairperson of the Council;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="29">“(29) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">coastal political subdivision</quotedText>’ means any local political jurisdiction that is immediately below the State level of government, including a county, parish, or borough, with a coastline that is contiguous with any portion of the United States Gulf of Mexico;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30">“(30) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Comprehensive Plan</quotedText>’ means the comprehensive plan developed by the Council pursuant to subsection (t);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31">“(31) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Council</quotedText>’ means the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council established pursuant to subsection (t);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32">“(32) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Deepwater Horizon oil spill</quotedText>’ means the blowout and explosion of the mobile offshore drilling unit <i style="-uslm-dtd:italic">Deepwater Horizon</i> that occurred on April 20, 2010, and resulting hydrocarbon releases into the environment;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33">“(33) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Gulf Coast region</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the Gulf Coast States, the coastal zones (as that term is defined in section 304 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1453)), except that, in this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">coastal zones</quotedText>’ includes land within the coastal zones that is held in trust by, or the use of which is by law subject solely to the discretion of, the Federal Government or officers or agents of the Federal Government)) that border the Gulf of Mexico;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any adjacent land, water, and watersheds, that are within 25 miles of the coastal zones described in subparagraph (A) of the Gulf Coast States; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all Federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="34">“(34) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Gulf Coast State</quotedText>’ means any of the States of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="35">“(35) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Trust Fund</quotedText>’ means the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund established pursuant to section 1602 of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1603/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (s), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">except as provided in subsection (t)</quotedText>” before the period at the end; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1603/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="t">“(t) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Gulf Coast Restoration and Recovery. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State allocation and expenditures. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the total amounts made available in any fiscal year from the Trust Fund, 35 percent shall be available, in accordance with the requirements of this section, to the Gulf Coast States in equal shares for expenditure for ecological and economic restoration of the Gulf Coast region in accordance with this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of funds. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible activities in the gulf coast region. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to clause (iii), amounts provided to the Gulf Coast States under this subsection may only be used to carry out 1 or more of the following activities in the Gulf Coast region:</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Restoration and protection of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Implementation of a federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plan, including fisheries monitoring.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Workforce development and job creation.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Improvements to or on State parks located in coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">“(VI) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Infrastructure projects benefitting the economy or ecological resources, including port infrastructure.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VII">“(VII) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VIII">“(VIII) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Planning assistance.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IX">“(IX) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Administrative costs of complying with this subsection.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activities to promote tourism and seafood in the gulf coast region. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts provided to the Gulf Coast States under this subsection may be used to carry out 1 or more of the following activities:</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast Region, including recreational fishing.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Promotion of the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts received by a Gulf Coast State under this subsection, not more than 3 percent may be used for administrative costs eligible under clause (i)(IX).</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Claims for compensation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Activities funded under this subsection may not be included in any claim for compensation paid out by the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund after the date of enactment of this subsection.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coastal political subdivisions. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distribution. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a State where the coastal zone includes the entire State—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">75 percent of funding shall be provided directly to the 8 disproportionately affected counties impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">25 percent shall be provided directly to nondisproportionately impacted counties within the State.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nondisproportionately impacted counties. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total amounts made available to coastal political subdivisions in the State of Florida under clause (i)(II) shall be distributed according to the following weighted formula:</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">34 percent based on the weighted average of the population of the county.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">33 percent based on the weighted average of the county per capita sales tax collections estimated for fiscal year 2012.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">33 percent based on the inverse proportion of the weighted average distance from the Deepwater Horizon oil rig to each of the nearest and farthest points of the shoreline.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Louisiana. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the total amounts made available to the State of Louisiana under this paragraph:</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">70 percent shall be provided directly to the State in accordance with this subsection.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">30 percent shall be provided directly to parishes in the coastal zone (as defined in section 304 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1453)) of the State of Louisiana according to the following weighted formula:</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">40 percent based on the weighted average of miles of the parish shoreline oiled.</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">40 percent based on the weighted average of the population of the parish.</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">20 percent based on the weighted average of the land mass of the parish.</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Land use plan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As a condition of receiving amounts allocated under this paragraph, the chief executive of the eligible parish shall certify to the Governor of the State that the parish has completed a comprehensive land use plan.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other conditions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A coastal political subdivision receiving funding under this paragraph shall meet all of the conditions in subparagraph (E).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As a condition of receiving amounts from the Trust Fund, a Gulf Coast State, including the entities described in subparagraph (F), or a coastal political subdivision shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">agree to meet such conditions, including audit requirements, as the Secretary of the Treasury determines necessary to ensure that amounts disbursed from the Trust Fund will be used in accordance with this subsection;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">certify in such form and in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury determines necessary that the project or program for which the Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision is requesting amounts—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is designed to restore and protect the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, coastal wetlands, or economy of the Gulf Coast;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carries out 1 or more of the activities described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (B);</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">was selected based on meaningful input from the public, including broad-based participation from individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a natural resource protection or restoration project, is based on the best available science;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">certify that the project or program and the awarding of a contract for the expenditure of amounts received under this paragraph are consistent with the standard procurement rules and regulations governing a comparable project or program in that State, including all applicable competitive bidding and audit requirements; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop and submit a multiyear implementation plan for the use of such amounts, which may include milestones, projected completion of each activity, and a mechanism to evaluate the success of each activity in helping to restore and protect the Gulf Coast region impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval by state entity, task force, or agency. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following Gulf Coast State entities, task forces, or agencies shall carry out the duties of a Gulf Coast State pursuant to this paragraph:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alabama. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the State of Alabama, the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council, which shall be comprised of only the following:</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Governor of Alabama, who shall also serve as Chairperson and preside over the meetings of the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council.</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Alabama State Port Authority, who shall also serve as Vice Chairperson and preside over the meetings of the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council in the absence of the Chairperson.</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chairman of the Baldwin County Commission.</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">“(dd) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President of the Mobile County Commission.</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ee">“(ee) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Mayor of the city of Bayou La Batre.</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ff">“(ff) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Mayor of the town of Dauphin Island.</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="gg">“(gg) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Mayor of the city of Fairhope.</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="hh">“(hh) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Mayor of the city of Gulf Shores.</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Mayor of the city of Mobile.</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="jj">“(jj) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Mayor of the city of Orange Beach.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vote. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each member of the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council shall be entitled to 1 vote.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Majority vote. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All decisions of the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council shall be made by majority vote.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on administrative expenses. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Administrative duties for the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council may only be performed by public officials and employees that are subject to the ethics laws of the State of Alabama.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Louisiana. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the State of Louisiana, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mississippi. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the State of Mississippi, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Texas. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the State of Texas, the Office of the Governor or an appointee of the Office of the Governor.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance with eligible activities. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of the Treasury determines that an expenditure by a Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision of amounts made available under this subsection does not meet one of the activities described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall make no additional amounts from the Trust Fund available to that Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision until such time as an amount equal to the amount expended for the unauthorized use—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has been deposited by the Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision in the Trust Fund; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has been authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury for expenditure by the Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision for a project or program that meets the requirements of this subsection.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance with conditions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of the Treasury determines that a Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision does not meet the requirements of this paragraph, including the conditions of subparagraph (E), where applicable, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make no amounts from the Trust Fund available to that Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision until all conditions of this paragraph are met.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public input. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In meeting any condition of this paragraph, a Gulf Coast State may use an appropriate procedure for public consultation in that Gulf Coast State, including consulting with one or more established task forces or other entities, to develop recommendations for proposed projects and programs that would restore and protect the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, coastal wetlands, and economy of the Gulf Coast.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Previously approved projects and programs. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision shall be considered to have met the conditions of subparagraph (E) for a specific project or program if, before the date of enactment of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision has established conditions for carrying out projects and programs that are substantively the same as the conditions described in subparagraph (E); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the applicable project or program carries out 1 or more of the activities described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">“(K) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Local preference. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In awarding contracts to carry out a project or program under this paragraph, a Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision may give a preference to individuals and companies that reside in, are headquartered in, or are principally engaged in business in the State of project execution.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">“(L) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Unused funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds allocated to a State or coastal political subdivision under this paragraph shall remain in the Trust Fund until such time as the State or coastal political subdivision develops and submits a plan identifying uses for those funds in accordance with subparagraph (E)(iv).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="M">“(M) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Judicial review. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of the Treasury determines that a Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision does not meet the requirements of this paragraph, including the conditions of subparagraph (E), the Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision may obtain expedited judicial review within 90 days after that decision in a district court of the United States, of appropriate jurisdiction and venue, that is located within the State seeking the review.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="N">“(N) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost-sharing. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision may use, in whole or in part, amounts made available under this paragraph to that Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision to satisfy the non-Federal share of the cost of any project or program authorized by Federal law that is an eligible activity described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on other funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The use of funds made available from the Trust Fund to satisfy the non-Federal share of the cost of a project or program that meets the requirements of clause (i) shall not affect the priority in which other Federal funds are allocated or awarded.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Council establishment and allocation. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the total amount made available in any fiscal year from the Trust Fund, 30 percent shall be disbursed to the Council to carry out the Comprehensive Plan.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Council expenditures. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In accordance with this paragraph, the Council shall expend funds made available from the Trust Fund to undertake projects and programs, using the best available science, that would restore and protect the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, coastal wetlands, and economy of the Gulf Coast.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocation and expenditure procedures. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Treasury shall develop such conditions, including audit requirements, as the Secretary of the Treasury determines necessary to ensure that amounts disbursed from the Trust Fund to the Council to implement the Comprehensive Plan will be used in accordance with this paragraph.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative expenses. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts received by the Council under this paragraph, not more than 3 percent may be used for administrative expenses, including staff.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Gulf coast ecosystem restoration council. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is established as an independent entity in the Federal Government a council to be known as the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council</quotedText>’.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall consist of the following members, or in the case of a Federal agency, a designee at the level of the Assistant Secretary or the equivalent:</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Army.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Agriculture.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">“(VI) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The head of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VII">“(VII) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Governor of the State of Alabama.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VIII">“(VIII) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Governor of the State of Florida.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IX">“(IX) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Governor of the State of Louisiana.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="X">“(X) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Governor of the State of Mississippi.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="XI">“(XI) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Governor of the State of Texas.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alternate. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Governor appointed to the Council by the President may designate an alternate to represent the Governor on the Council and vote on behalf of the Governor.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chairperson. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From among the Federal agency members of the Council, the representatives of States on the Council shall select, and the President shall appoint, 1 Federal member to serve as Chairperson of the Council.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Presidential appointment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All Council members shall be appointed by the President.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Council actions. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following actions by the Council shall require the affirmative vote of the Chairperson and a majority of the State members to be effective:</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Approval of a Comprehensive Plan and future revisions to a Comprehensive Plan.</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Approval of State plans pursuant to paragraph (3)(B)(iv).</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Approval of reports to Congress pursuant to clause (vii)(VII).</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">“(dd) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Approval of transfers pursuant to subparagraph (E)(ii)(I).</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ee">“(ee) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other significant actions determined by the Council.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quorum. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A majority of State members shall be required to be present for the Council to take any significant action.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Affirmative vote requirement considered met. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For approval of State plans pursuant to paragraph (3)(B)(iv), the certification by a State member of the Council that the plan satisfies all requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (3)(B), when joined by an affirmative vote of the Federal Chairperson of the Council, shall be considered to satisfy the requirements for affirmative votes under subclause (I).</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public transparency. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Appropriate actions of the Council, including significant actions and associated deliberations, shall be made available to the public via electronic means prior to any vote.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties of council. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop the Comprehensive Plan and future revisions to the Comprehensive Plan;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify as soon as practicable the projects that—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have been authorized prior to the date of enactment of this subsection but not yet commenced; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if implemented quickly, would restore and protect the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, barrier islands, dunes, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region;</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish such other 1 or more advisory committees as may be necessary to assist the Council, including a scientific advisory committee and a committee to advise the Council on public policy issues;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">collect and consider scientific and other research associated with restoration of the Gulf Coast ecosystem, including research, observation, and monitoring carried out pursuant to sections 1604 and 1605 of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop standard terms to include in contracts for projects and programs awarded pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan that provide a preference to individuals and companies that reside in, are headquartered in, or are principally engaged in business in a Gulf Coast State;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">“(VI) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prepare an integrated financial plan and recommendations for coordinated budget requests for the amounts proposed to be expended by the Federal agencies represented on the Council for projects and programs in the Gulf Coast States; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VII">“(VII) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to Congress an annual report that—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">summarizes the policies, strategies, plans, and activities for addressing the restoration and protection of the Gulf Coast region;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the projects and programs being implemented to restore and protect the Gulf Coast region, including—</chapeau> <subitem style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list of each project and program;</content> </subitem> <subitem style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of the funding provided to projects and programs identified in subitem (AA);</content> </subitem> <subitem style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="CC">“(CC) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of each recipient for funding identified in subitem (BB); and</content> </subitem> <subitem style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="DD">“(DD) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the length of time and funding needed to complete the objectives of each project and program identified in subitem (AA);</content> </subitem> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">makes such recommendations to Congress for modifications of existing laws as the Council determines necessary to implement the Comprehensive Plan;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">“(dd) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">reports on the progress on implementation of each project or program—</chapeau> <subitem style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">after 3 years of ongoing activity of the project or program, if applicable; and</content> </subitem> <subitem style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on completion of the project or program;</content> </subitem> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ee">“(ee) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes the information required to be submitted under section 1605(c)(4) of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ff">“(ff) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">submits the reports required under item (dd) to—</chapeau> <subitem style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and</content> </subitem> <subitem style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Environment and Public Works, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.</content> </subitem> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of federal advisory committee act. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council, or any other advisory committee established under this subparagraph, shall not be considered an advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">“(ix) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority for the Council, and any other advisory committee established under this subparagraph, shall terminate on the date all funds in the Trust Fund have been expended.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comprehensive plan. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Proposed plan. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012, the Chairperson, on behalf of the Council and after appropriate public input, review, and comment, shall publish a proposed plan to restore and protect the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The proposed plan described in subclause (I) shall include and incorporate the findings and information prepared by the President’s Gulf Coast Restoration Task Force.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial plan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 and after notice and opportunity for public comment, the Chairperson, on behalf of the Council and after approval by the Council, shall publish in the Federal Register the initial Comprehensive Plan to restore and protect the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation with gulf coast restoration task force. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall develop the initial Comprehensive Plan in close coordination with the President’s Gulf Coast Restoration Task Force.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Considerations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the initial Comprehensive Plan and subsequent updates, the Council shall consider all relevant findings, reports, or research prepared or funded under section 1604 or 1605 of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The initial Comprehensive Plan shall include—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such provisions as are necessary to fully incorporate in the Comprehensive Plan the strategy, projects, and programs recommended by the President’s Gulf Coast Restoration Task Force;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list of any project or program authorized prior to the date of enactment of this subsection but not yet commenced, the completion of which would further the purposes and goals of this subsection and of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the manner in which amounts from the Trust Fund projected to be made available to the Council for the succeeding 10 years will be allocated; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">“(dd) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to available funding in accordance with clause (iii), a prioritized list of specific projects and programs to be funded and carried out during the 3-year period immediately following the date of publication of the initial Comprehensive Plan, including a table that illustrates the distribution of projects and programs by the Gulf Coast State.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan updates. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall update—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Comprehensive Plan every 5 years in a manner comparable to the manner established in this subparagraph for each 5-year period for which amounts are expected to be made available to the Gulf Coast States from the Trust Fund; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the 3-year list of projects and programs described in subclause (IV)(dd) annually.</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restoration priorities. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except for projects and programs described in clause (ii)(IV)(bb), in selecting projects and programs to include on the 3-year list described in clause (ii)(IV)(dd), based on the best available science, the Council shall give highest priority to projects that address 1 or more of the following criteria:</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projects that are projected to make the greatest contribution to restoring and protecting the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region, without regard to geographic location within the Gulf Coast region.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Large-scale projects and programs that are projected to substantially contribute to restoring and protecting the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast ecosystem.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projects contained in existing Gulf Coast State comprehensive plans for the restoration and protection of natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projects that restore long-term resiliency of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands most impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council, acting through the Federal agencies represented on the Council and Gulf Coast States, shall expend funds made available from the Trust Fund to carry out projects and programs adopted in the Comprehensive Plan.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative responsibility. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Primary authority and responsibility for each project and program included in the Comprehensive Plan shall be assigned by the Council to a Gulf Coast State represented on the Council or a Federal agency.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of amounts. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts necessary to carry out each project or program included in the Comprehensive Plan shall be transferred by the Secretary of the Treasury from the Trust Fund to that Federal agency or Gulf Coast State as the project or program is implemented, subject to such conditions as the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce, established pursuant to section 1602 of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on transfers. </heading> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants to nongovernmental entities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of funds transferred to a Federal or State agency under subclause (II), the agency shall not make 1 or more grants or cooperative agreements to a nongovernmental entity if the total amount provided to the entity would equal or exceed 10 percent of the total amount provided to the agency for that particular project or program, unless the 1 or more grants have been reported in accordance with item (bb).</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting of grantees. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At least 30 days prior to making a grant or entering into a cooperative agreement described in item (aa), the name of each grantee, including the amount and purpose of each grant or cooperative agreement, shall be published in the Federal Register and delivered to the congressional committees listed in subparagraph (C)(vii)(VII)(ff).</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual reporting of grantees. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Annually, the name of each grantee, including the amount and purposes of each grant or cooperative agreement, shall be published in the Federal Register and delivered to Congress as part of the report submitted pursuant to subparagraph (C)(vii)(VII).</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project and program limitation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council, a Federal agency, or a State may not carry out a project or program funded under this paragraph outside of the Gulf Coast region.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council and the Federal members of the Council may develop memoranda of understanding establishing integrated funding and implementation plans among the member agencies and authorities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Oil spill restoration impact allocation. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disbursement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the total amount made available from the Trust Fund, 30 percent shall be disbursed pursuant to the formula in clause (ii) to the Gulf Coast States on the approval of the plan described in subparagraph (B)(i).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Formula. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraph (B), for each Gulf Coast State, the amount disbursed under this paragraph shall be based on a formula established by the Council by regulation that is based on a weighted average of the following criteria:</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">40 percent based on the proportionate number of miles of shoreline in each Gulf Coast State that experienced oiling on or before April 10, 2011, compared to the total number of miles of shoreline that experienced oiling as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">40 percent based on the inverse proportion of the average distance from the mobile offshore drilling unit <i style="-uslm-dtd:italic">Deepwater Horizon</i> at the time of the explosion to the nearest and farthest point of the shoreline that experienced oiling of each Gulf Coast State.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">20 percent based on the average population in the 2010 decennial census of coastal counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico within each Gulf Coast State.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum allocation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount disbursed to a Gulf Coast State for each fiscal year under clause (ii) shall be at least 5 percent of the total amounts made available under this paragraph.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disbursement of funds. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall disburse amounts to the respective Gulf Coast States in accordance with the formula developed under subparagraph (A) for projects, programs, and activities that will improve the ecosystems or economy of the Gulf Coast region, subject to the condition that each Gulf Coast State submits a plan for the expenditure of amounts disbursed under this paragraph that meets the following criteria:</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All projects, programs, and activities included in the plan are eligible activities pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (1)(B).</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The projects, programs, and activities included in the plan contribute to the overall economic and ecological recovery of the Gulf Coast.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan takes into consideration the Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Plan, as described in paragraph (2)(B)(i).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subclause (II), the plan described in clause (i) may use not more than 25 percent of the funding made available for infrastructure projects eligible under subclauses (VI) and (VII) of paragraph (1)(B)(i).</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan described in clause (i) may propose to use more than 25 percent of the funding made available for infrastructure projects eligible under subclauses (VI) and (VII) of paragraph (1)(B)(i) if the plan certifies that—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ecosystem restoration needs in the State will be addressed by the projects in the proposed plan; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">additional investment in infrastructure is required to mitigate the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill to the ecosystem or economy.</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan described in clause (i) shall be developed by—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the State of Alabama, the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council established under paragraph (1)(F)(i);</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the State of Florida, a consortia of local political subdivisions that includes at a minimum 1 representative of each affected county;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the State of Louisiana, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the State of Mississippi, the Office of the Governor or an appointee of the Office of the Governor; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the State of Texas, the Office of the Governor or an appointee of the Office of the Governor.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date on which a plan is submitted under clause (i), the Council shall approve or disapprove the plan based on the conditions of clause (i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disapproval. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Council disapproves a plan pursuant to subparagraph (B)(iv), the Council shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide the reasons for disapproval in writing; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consult with the State to address any identified deficiencies with the State plan.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to submit adequate plan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a State fails to submit an adequate plan under this paragraph, any funds made available under this paragraph shall remain in the Trust Fund until such date as a plan is submitted and approved pursuant to this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Judicial review. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Council fails to approve or take action within 60 days on a plan, as described in subparagraph (B)(iv), the State may obtain expedited judicial review within 90 days of that decision in a district court of the United States, of appropriate jurisdiction and venue, that is located within the State seeking the review.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost-sharing. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision may use, in whole or in part, amounts made available to that Gulf Coast State or coastal political subdivision under this paragraph to satisfy the non-Federal share of any project or program that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is authorized by other Federal law; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is an eligible activity described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(B).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on other funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The use of funds made available from the Trust Fund under this paragraph to satisfy the non-Federal share of the cost of a project or program described in clause (i) shall not affect the priority in which other Federal funds are allocated or awarded.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of interest transfers. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the total amount made available for any fiscal year from the Trust Fund that is equal to the interest earned by the Trust Fund and proceeds from investments made by the Trust Fund in the preceding fiscal year—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">50 percent shall be divided equally between—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Science, Observation, Monitoring, and Technology program authorized in section 1604 of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the centers of excellence research grants authorized in section 1605 of that Act; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">50 percent shall be made available to the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council to carry out the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to paragraph (2).”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1604">SEC. 1604. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321">33 U.S.C. 1321 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GULF COAST ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION SCIENCE, OBSERVATION, MONITORING, AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrator.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administrator</quotedText>” means the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commission</quotedText>” means the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Director.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Director</quotedText>” means the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">program</quotedText>” means the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Science, Observation, Monitoring, and Technology program established under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of Program.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Director, shall establish the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Science, Observation, Monitoring, and Technology program to carry out research, observation, and monitoring to support, to the maximum extent practicable, the long-term sustainability of the ecosystem, fish stocks, fish habitat, and the recreational, commercial, and charter fishing industry in the Gulf of Mexico.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expenditure of funds.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each fiscal year, amounts made available to carry out this subsection may be expended for, with respect to the Gulf of Mexico—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">marine and estuarine research;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">marine and estuarine ecosystem monitoring and ocean observation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data collection and stock assessments;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/b/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">pilot programs for—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/b/2/D/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fishery independent data; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/b/2/D/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduction of exploitation of spawning aggregations; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/b/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cooperative research.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation with the commission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each fiscal year, amounts made available to carry out this subsection may be transferred to the Commission to establish a fisheries monitoring and research program, with respect to the Gulf of Mexico.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator and the Director shall consult with the Regional Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and the Commission in carrying out the program.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Species Included.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The research, monitoring, assessment, and programs eligible for amounts made available under the program shall include all marine, estuarine, aquaculture, and fish species in State and Federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research Priorities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In distributing funding under this subsection, priority shall be given to integrated, long-term projects that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">build on, or are coordinated with, related research activities; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address current or anticipated marine ecosystem, fishery, or wildlife management information needs.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duplication.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section, the Administrator, in consultation with the Director, shall seek to avoid duplication of other research and monitoring activities.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination With Other Programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator, in consultation with the Director, shall develop a plan for the coordination of projects and activities between the program and other existing Federal and State science and technology programs in the States of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, as well as between the centers of excellence.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Expenditures.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/g/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not more than 3 percent of funds provided in subsection (h) shall be used for administrative expenses.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/g/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NOAA.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The funds provided in subsection (h) may not be used—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/g/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for any existing or planned research led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, unless agreed to in writing by the grant recipient;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/g/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to implement existing regulations or initiate new regulations promulgated or proposed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/g/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop or approve a new limited access privilege program (as that term is used in section 303A of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1853a)) for any fishery under the jurisdiction of the South Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, New England, or Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/h" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the total amount made available for each fiscal year for the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund established under section 1602, 2.5 percent shall be available to carry out the program.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1604/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The program shall cease operations when all funds in the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund established under section 1602 have been expended.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1605">SEC. 1605. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321">33 U.S.C. 1321 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE RESEARCH GRANTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the total amount made available for each fiscal year from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund established under section 1602, 2.5 percent shall be made available to the Gulf Coast States (as defined in section 311(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as added by section 1603 of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012)), in equal shares, exclusively for grants in accordance with subsection (c) to establish centers of excellence to conduct research only on the Gulf Coast Region (as defined in section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33. U.S.C. 1321)).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval by State Entity, Task Force, or Agency.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duties of a Gulf Coast State under this section shall be carried out by the applicable Gulf Coast State entities, task forces, or agencies listed in section 311(t)(1)(F) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as added by section 1603 of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012), and for the State of Florida, a consortium of public and private research institutions within the State, which shall include the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, for that Gulf Coast State.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Gulf Coast State shall use the amounts made available to carry out this section to award competitive grants to nongovernmental entities and consortia in the Gulf Coast region (including public and private institutions of higher education) for the establishment of centers of excellence as described in subsection (d).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an entity or consortium described in paragraph (1) shall submit to a Gulf Coast State an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Gulf Coast State determines to be appropriate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In awarding grants under this subsection, a Gulf Coast State shall give priority to entities and consortia that demonstrate the ability to establish the broadest cross-section of participants with interest and expertise in any discipline described in subsection (d) on which the proposal of the center of excellence will be focused.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/c/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Gulf Coast State shall provide annually to the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council established under section 311(t)(2)(C) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as added by section 1603 of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012) information regarding all grants, including the amount, discipline or disciplines, and recipients of the grants, and in the case of any grant awarded to a consortium, the membership of the consortium.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/c/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council shall include the information received under subparagraph (A) in the annual report to Congress of the Council required under section 311(t)(2)(C)(vii)(VII) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as added by section 1603 of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disciplines.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each center of excellence shall focus on science, technology, and monitoring in at least 1 of the following disciplines:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Coastal and deltaic sustainability, restoration and protection, including solutions and technology that allow citizens to live in a safe and sustainable manner in a coastal delta in the Gulf Coast Region.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Coastal fisheries and wildlife ecosystem research and monitoring in the Gulf Coast Region.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Offshore energy development, including research and technology to improve the sustainable and safe development of energy resources in the Gulf of Mexico.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/d/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sustainable and resilient growth, economic and commercial development in the Gulf Coast Region.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1605/d/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Comprehensive observation, monitoring, and mapping of the Gulf of Mexico.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1606" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1606">SEC. 1606. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321">33 U.S.C. 1321 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EFFECT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1606/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Deepwater Horizon oil spill</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 311(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(a)).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1606/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect and Application.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subtitle or any amendment made by this subtitle—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1606/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supersedes or otherwise affects any other provision of Federal law, including, in particular, laws providing recovery for injury to natural resources under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) and laws for the protection of public health and the environment; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1606/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">applies to any fine collected under section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321) for any incident other than the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1606/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds made available under this subtitle may be used only for eligible activities specifically authorized by this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1607" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1607">SEC. 1607. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321">33 U.S.C. 1321 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESTORATION AND PROTECTION ACTIVITY LIMITATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1607/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Willing Seller.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds made available under this subtitle may only be used to acquire land or interests in land by purchase, exchange, or donation from a willing seller.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1607/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acquisition of Federal Land.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds made available under this subtitle may be used to acquire land in fee title by the Federal Government unless—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1607/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the land is acquired by exchange or donation; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1607/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the acquisition is necessary for the restoration and protection of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region and has the concurrence of the Governor of the State in which the acquisition will take place.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tI/stF/s1608" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1608">SEC. 1608. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321">33 U.S.C. 1321 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INSPECTOR GENERAL. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">The Office of the Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury shall have authority to conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of projects, programs, and activities funded under this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle.</content> </section> </subtitle> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AMERICA FAST FORWARD FINANCING INNOVATION </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tII/s2001" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2001">SEC. 2001. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s101">23 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">America Fast Forward Financing Innovation Act of 2012</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dA/tII/s2002" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2002">SEC. 2002. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AND INNOVATION ACT OF 1998 AMENDMENTS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Sections 601 through 609 of title 23, United States Code, are amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="601">“SEC. 601. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Generally applicable provisions </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this chapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contingent commitment. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">contingent commitment</quotedText>’ means a commitment to obligate an amount from future available budget authority that is—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contingent on those funds being made available in law at a future date; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not an obligation of the Federal Government.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible project costs. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible project costs</quotedText>’ means amounts substantially all of which are paid by, or for the account of, an obligor in connection with a project, including the cost of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">development phase activities, including planning, feasibility analysis, revenue forecasting, environmental review, permitting, preliminary engineering and design work, and other preconstruction activities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, replacement, and acquisition of real property (including land relating to the project and improvements to land), environmental mitigation, construction contingencies, and acquisition of equipment; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">capitalized interest necessary to meet market requirements, reasonably required reserve funds, capital issuance expenses, and other carrying costs during construction.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal credit instrument. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal credit instrument</quotedText>’ means a secured loan, loan guarantee, or line of credit authorized to be made available under this chapter with respect to a project.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Investment-grade rating. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">investment-grade rating</quotedText>’ means a rating of BBB minus, Baa3, bbb minus, BBB (low), or higher assigned by a rating agency to project obligations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lender. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">lender</quotedText>’ means any non-Federal qualified institutional buyer (as defined in section 230.144A(a) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), known as Rule 144A(a) of the Securities and Exchange Commission and issued under the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.)), including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a qualified retirement plan (as defined in section 4974(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) that is a qualified institutional buyer; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a governmental plan (as defined in section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) that is a qualified institutional buyer.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Letter of interest. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">letter of interest</quotedText>’ means a letter submitted by a potential applicant prior to an application for credit assistance in a format prescribed by the Secretary on the website of the TIFIA program that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the project and the location, purpose, and cost of the project;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">outlines the proposed financial plan, including the requested credit assistance and the proposed obligor;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides a status of environmental review; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides information regarding satisfaction of other eligibility requirements of the TIFIA program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Line of credit. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">line of credit</quotedText>’ means an agreement entered into by the Secretary with an obligor under section 604 to provide a direct loan at a future date upon the occurrence of certain events.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limited buydown. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">limited buydown</quotedText>’ means, subject to the conditions described in section 603(b)(4)(C), a buydown of the interest rate by the obligor if the interest rate has increased between—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which a project application acceptable to the Secretary is submitted; or</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the Secretary entered into a master credit agreement; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the Secretary executes the Federal credit instrument.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Loan guarantee. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">loan guarantee</quotedText>’ means any guarantee or other pledge by the Secretary to pay all or part of the principal of and interest on a loan or other debt obligation issued by an obligor and funded by a lender.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Master credit agreement. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">master credit agreement</quotedText>’ means an agreement to extend credit assistance for a program of projects secured by a common security pledge (which shall receive an investment grade rating from a rating agency), or for a single project covered under section 602(b)(2) that would—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make contingent commitments of 1 or more secured loans or other Federal credit instruments at future dates, subject to the availability of future funds being made available to carry out this chapter;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish the maximum amounts and general terms and conditions of the secured loans or other Federal credit instruments;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify the 1 or more dedicated non-Federal revenue sources that will secure the repayment of the secured loans or secured Federal credit instruments;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide for the obligation of funds for the secured loans or secured Federal credit instruments after all requirements have been met for the projects subject to the master credit agreement, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">completion of an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">compliance with such other requirements as are specified in section 602(c); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the availability of funds to carry out this chapter; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require that contingent commitments result in a financial close and obligation of credit assistance not later than 3 years after the date of entry into the master credit agreement, or release of the commitment, unless otherwise extended by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">“(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Obligor. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">obligor</quotedText>’ means a party that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is primarily liable for payment of the principal of or interest on a Federal credit instrument; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may be a corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or governmental entity, agency, or instrumentality.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">“(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">project</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any surface transportation project eligible for Federal assistance under this title or chapter 53 of title 49;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a project for an international bridge or tunnel for which an international entity authorized under Federal or State law is responsible;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a project for intercity passenger bus or rail facilities and vehicles, including facilities and vehicles owned by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation and components of magnetic levitation transportation systems; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a project that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is a project—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for a public freight rail facility or a private facility providing public benefit for highway users by way of direct freight interchange between highway and rail carriers;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for an intermodal freight transfer facility;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for a means of access to a facility described in subclause (I) or (II);</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for a service improvement for a facility described in subclause (I) or (II) (including a capital investment for an intelligent transportation system); or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that comprises a series of projects described in subclauses (I) through (IV) with the common objective of improving the flow of goods;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may involve the combining of private and public sector funds, including investment of public funds in private sector facility improvements;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if located within the boundaries of a port terminal, includes only such surface transportation infrastructure modifications as are necessary to facilitate direct intermodal interchange, transfer, and access into and out of the port; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is composed of related highway, surface transportation, transit, rail, or intermodal capital improvement projects eligible for assistance under this section in order to meet the eligible project cost threshold under section 602, by grouping related projects together for that purpose, subject to the condition that the credit assistance for the projects is secured by a common pledge.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">“(13) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project obligation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">project obligation</quotedText>’ means any note, bond, debenture, or other debt obligation issued by an obligor in connection with the financing of a project, other than a Federal credit instrument.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">“(14) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rating agency. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">rating agency</quotedText>’ means a credit rating agency registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (as that term is defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">“(15) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rural infrastructure project. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">rural infrastructure project</quotedText>’ means a surface transportation infrastructure project located in any area other than a city with a population of more than 250,000 inhabitants within the city limits.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">“(16) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secured loan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">secured loan</quotedText>’ means a direct loan or other debt obligation issued by an obligor and funded by the Secretary in connection with the financing of a project under section 603.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">“(17) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 101.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">“(18) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subsidy amount. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsidy amount</quotedText>’ means the amount of budget authority sufficient to cover the estimated long-term cost to the Federal Government of a Federal credit instrument—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">calculated on a net present value basis; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">excluding administrative costs and any incidental effects on governmental receipts or outlays in accordance with the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">“(19) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Substantial completion. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">substantial completion</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the opening of a project to vehicular or passenger traffic; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a comparable event, as determined by the Secretary and specified in the credit agreement.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">“(20) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TIFIA program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">TIFIA program</quotedText>’ means the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program of the Department.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of Chapter. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this title, this chapter shall be treated as being part of chapter 1.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="602">“SEC. 602. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of eligibility and project selection </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A project shall be eligible to receive credit assistance under this chapter if—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the entity proposing to carry out the project submits a letter of interest prior to submission of a formal application for the project; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the project meets the criteria described in this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Creditworthiness. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To be eligible for assistance under this chapter, a project shall satisfy applicable creditworthiness standards, which, at a minimum, shall include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a rate covenant, if applicable;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adequate coverage requirements to ensure repayment;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an investment grade rating from at least 2 rating agencies on debt senior to the Federal credit instrument; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a rating from at least 2 rating agencies on the Federal credit instrument, subject to the condition that, with respect to clause (iii), if the total amount of the senior debt and the Federal credit instrument is less than $75,000,000, 1 rating agency opinion for each of the senior debt and Federal credit instrument shall be sufficient.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Senior debt. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), in a case in which the Federal credit instrument is the senior debt, the Federal credit instrument shall be required to receive an investment grade rating from at least 2 rating agencies, unless the credit instrument is for an amount less than $75,000,000, in which case 1 rating agency opinion shall be sufficient.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion in transportation plans and programs. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A project shall satisfy the applicable planning and programming requirements of sections 134 and 135 at such time as an agreement to make available a Federal credit instrument is entered into under this chapter.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State, local government, public authority, public-private partnership, or any other legal entity undertaking the project and authorized by the Secretary shall submit a project application that is acceptable to the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible project costs. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), to be eligible for assistance under this chapter, a project shall have eligible project costs that are reasonably anticipated to equal or exceed the lesser of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i)</num><subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$50,000,000; or</content></subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a rural infrastructure project, $25,000,000; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">33⅓ percent of the amount of Federal highway assistance funds apportioned for the most recently completed fiscal year to the State in which the project is located.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intelligent transportation system projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a project principally involving the installation of an intelligent transportation system, eligible project costs shall be reasonably anticipated to equal or exceed $15,000,000.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dedicated revenue sources. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The applicable Federal credit instrument shall be repayable, in whole or in part, from—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tolls;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">user fees;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">payments owing to the obligor under a public-private partnership; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other dedicated revenue sources that also secure or fund the project obligations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public sponsorship of private entities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a project that is undertaken by an entity that is not a State or local government or an agency or instrumentality of a State or local government, the project that the entity is undertaking shall be publicly sponsored as provided in paragraph (3).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applications where obligor will be identified later. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State, local government, agency or instrumentality of a State or local government, or public authority may submit to the Secretary an application under paragraph (4), under which a private party to a public-private partnership will be—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the obligor; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identified later through completion of a procurement and selection of the private party.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Beneficial effects. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall determine that financial assistance for the project under this chapter will—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">foster, if appropriate, partnerships that attract public and private investment for the project;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enable the project to proceed at an earlier date than the project would otherwise be able to proceed or reduce the lifecycle costs (including debt service costs) of the project; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce the contribution of Federal grant assistance for the project.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project readiness. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To be eligible for assistance under this chapter, the applicant shall demonstrate a reasonable expectation that the contracting process for construction of the project can commence by not later than 90 days after the date on which a Federal credit instrument is obligated for the project under this chapter.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection Among Eligible Projects. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a rolling application process under which projects that are eligible to receive credit assistance under subsection (a) shall receive credit assistance on terms acceptable to the Secretary, if adequate funds are available to cover the subsidy costs associated with the Federal credit instrument.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adequate funding not available. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary fully obligates funding to eligible projects in a fiscal year, and adequate funding is not available to fund a credit instrument, a project sponsor of an eligible project may elect to enter into a master credit agreement and wait until the earlier of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the following fiscal year; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the fiscal year during which additional funds are available to receive credit assistance.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preliminary rating opinion letter. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require each project applicant to provide a preliminary rating opinion letter from at least 1 rating agency—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">indicating that the senior obligations of the project, which may be the Federal credit instrument, have the potential to achieve an investment-grade rating; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">including a preliminary rating opinion on the Federal credit instrument.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal Requirements. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the requirements of this title for highway projects, the requirements of chapter 53 of title 49 for transit projects, and the requirements of section 5333(a) of title 49 for rail projects, the following provisions of law shall apply to funds made available under this chapter and projects assisted with those funds:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NEPA. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No funding shall be obligated for a project that has not received an environmental categorical exclusion, a finding of no significant impact, or a record of decision under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application Processing Procedures. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice of complete application. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of receipt of an application under this section, the Secretary shall provide to the applicant a written notice to inform the applicant whether—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the application is complete; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">additional information or materials are needed to complete the application.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval or denial of application. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of issuance of the written notice under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to the applicant a written notice informing the applicant whether the Secretary has approved or disapproved the application.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development Phase Activities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any credit instrument secured under this chapter may be used to finance up to 100 percent of the cost of development phase activities as described in section 601(a)(1)(A).</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="603">“SEC. 603. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secured loans </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary may enter into agreements with 1 or more obligors to make secured loans, the proceeds of which shall be used—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to finance eligible project costs of any project selected under section 602;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to refinance interim construction financing of eligible project costs of any project selected under section 602;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to refinance existing Federal credit instruments for rural infrastructure projects; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to refinance long-term project obligations or Federal credit instruments, if the refinancing provides additional funding capacity for the completion, enhancement, or expansion of any project that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is selected under section 602; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">otherwise meets the requirements of section 602.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on refinancing of interim construction financing. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A loan under paragraph (1) shall not refinance interim construction financing under paragraph (1)(B) later than 1 year after the date of substantial completion of the project.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Risk assessment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before entering into an agreement under this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall determine an appropriate capital reserve subsidy amount for each secured loan, taking into account each rating letter provided by an agency under section 602(b)(3)(B).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms and Limitations. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A secured loan under this section with respect to a project shall be on such terms and conditions and contain such covenants, representations, warranties, and requirements (including requirements for audits) as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maximum amount. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of a secured loan under this section shall not exceed the lesser of 49 percent of the reasonably anticipated eligible project costs or if the secured loan does not receive an investment grade rating, the amount of the senior project obligations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A secured loan under this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">be payable, in whole or in part, from—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tolls;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">user fees;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">payments owing to the obligor under a public-private partnership; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other dedicated revenue sources that also secure the senior project obligations; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include a rate covenant, coverage requirement, or similar security feature supporting the project obligations; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may have a lien on revenues described in subparagraph (A), subject to any lien securing project obligations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interest rate. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the interest rate on a secured loan under this section shall be not less than the yield on United States Treasury securities of a similar maturity to the maturity of the secured loan on the date of execution of the loan agreement.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rural infrastructure projects. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The interest rate of a loan offered to a rural infrastructure project under this chapter shall be at ½ of the Treasury Rate in effect on the date of execution of the loan agreement.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rate described in clause (i) shall only apply to any portion of a loan the subsidy cost of which is funded by amounts set aside for rural infrastructure projects under section 608(a)(3)(A).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limited buydowns. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The interest rate of a secured loan under this section may not be lowered by more than the lower of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1½ percentage points (150 basis points); or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of the increase in the interest rate.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maturity date. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The final maturity date of the secured loan shall be the lesser of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">35 years after the date of substantial completion of the project; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the useful life of the capital asset being financed is of a lesser period, the useful life of the asset.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonsubordination. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the secured loan shall not be subordinated to the claims of any holder of project obligations in the event of bankruptcy, insolvency, or liquidation of the obligor.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preexisting indenture. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall waive the requirement under subparagraph (A) for a public agency borrower that is financing ongoing capital programs and has outstanding senior bonds under a preexisting indenture, if—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the secured loan is rated in the A category or higher;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the secured loan is secured and payable from pledged revenues not affected by project performance, such as a tax-backed revenue pledge or a system-backed pledge of project revenues; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the TIFIA program share of eligible project costs is 33 percent or less.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary waives the nonsubordination requirement under this subparagraph—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the maximum credit subsidy to be paid by the Federal Government shall be not more than 10 percent of the principal amount of the secured loan; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the obligor shall be responsible for paying the remainder of the subsidy cost, if any.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fees. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may establish fees at a level sufficient to cover all or a portion of the costs to the Federal Government of making a secured loan under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal share. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The proceeds of a secured loan under this chapter may be used for any non-Federal share of project costs required under this title or chapter 53 of title 49, if the loan is repayable from non-Federal funds.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maximum federal involvement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total Federal assistance provided on a project receiving a loan under this chapter shall not exceed 80 percent of the total project cost.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repayment. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Schedule. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a repayment schedule for each secured loan under this section based on—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the projected cash flow from project revenues and other repayment sources; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the useful life of the project.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commencement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Scheduled loan repayments of principal or interest on a secured loan under this section shall commence not later than 5 years after the date of substantial completion of the project.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deferred payments. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, at any time after the date of substantial completion of the project, the project is unable to generate sufficient revenues to pay the scheduled loan repayments of principal and interest on the secured loan, the Secretary may, subject to subparagraph (C), allow the obligor to add unpaid principal and interest to the outstanding balance of the secured loan.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interest. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any payment deferred under subparagraph (A) shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">continue to accrue interest in accordance with subsection (b)(4) until fully repaid; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be scheduled to be amortized over the remaining term of the loan.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any payment deferral under subparagraph (A) shall be contingent on the project meeting criteria established by the Secretary.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repayment standards. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The criteria established pursuant to clause (i) shall include standards for reasonable assurance of repayment.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prepayment. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of excess revenues. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any excess revenues that remain after satisfying scheduled debt service requirements on the project obligations and secured loan and all deposit requirements under the terms of any trust agreement, bond resolution, or similar agreement securing project obligations may be applied annually to prepay the secured loan without penalty.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of proceeds of refinancing. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The secured loan may be prepaid at any time without penalty from the proceeds of refinancing from non-Federal funding sources.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sale of Secured Loans. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), as soon as practicable after substantial completion of a project and after notifying the obligor, the Secretary may sell to another entity or reoffer into the capital markets a secured loan for the project if the Secretary determines that the sale or reoffering can be made on favorable terms.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consent of obligor. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making a sale or reoffering under paragraph (1), the Secretary may not change the original terms and conditions of the secured loan without the written consent of the obligor.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Loan Guarantees. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may provide a loan guarantee to a lender in lieu of making a secured loan under this section if the Secretary determines that the budgetary cost of the loan guarantee is substantially the same as that of a secured loan.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms of a loan guarantee under paragraph (1) shall be consistent with the terms required under this section for a secured loan, except that the rate on the guaranteed loan and any prepayment features shall be negotiated between the obligor and the lender, with the consent of the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="604">“SEC. 604. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lines of credit </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraphs (2) through (4), the Secretary may enter into agreements to make available to 1 or more obligors lines of credit in the form of direct loans to be made by the Secretary at future dates on the occurrence of certain events for any project selected under section 602.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of proceeds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The proceeds of a line of credit made available under this section shall be available to pay debt service on project obligations issued to finance eligible project costs, extraordinary repair and replacement costs, operation and maintenance expenses, and costs associated with unexpected Federal or State environmental restrictions.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Risk assessment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before entering into an agreement under this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and each rating agency providing a preliminary rating opinion letter under section 602(b)(3), shall determine an appropriate capital reserve subsidy amount for each line of credit, taking into account the rating opinion letter.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Investment-grade rating requirement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The funding of a line of credit under this section shall be contingent on the senior obligations of the project receiving an investment-grade rating from 2 rating agencies.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms and Limitations. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A line of credit under this section with respect to a project shall be on such terms and conditions and contain such covenants, representations, warranties, and requirements (including requirements for audits) as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maximum amounts. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total amount of a line of credit under this section shall not exceed 33 percent of the reasonably anticipated eligible project costs.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Draws. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any draw on a line of credit under this section shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">represent a direct loan; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be made only if net revenues from the project (including capitalized interest, but not including reasonably required financing reserves) are insufficient to pay the costs specified in subsection (a)(2).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interest rate. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 603(b)(4), the interest rate on a direct loan resulting from a draw on the line of credit shall be not less than the yield on 30-year United States Treasury securities, as of the date of execution of the line of credit agreement.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Security. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A line of credit issued under this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">be payable, in whole or in part, from—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tolls;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">user fees;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">payments owing to the obligor under a public-private partnership; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other dedicated revenue sources that also secure the senior project obligations; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include a rate covenant, coverage requirement, or similar security feature supporting the project obligations; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may have a lien on revenues described in subparagraph (A), subject to any lien securing project obligations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Period of availability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The full amount of a line of credit under this section, to the extent not drawn upon, shall be available during the 10-year period beginning on the date of substantial completion of the project.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rights of third-party creditors. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Against federal government. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A third-party creditor of the obligor shall not have any right against the Federal Government with respect to any draw on a line of credit under this section.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assignment. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An obligor may assign a line of credit under this section to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 or more lenders; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a trustee on the behalf of such a lender.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonsubordination. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a direct loan under this section shall not be subordinated to the claims of any holder of project obligations in the event of bankruptcy, insolvency, or liquidation of the obligor.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pre-existing indenture. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall waive the requirement of subparagraph (A) for a public agency borrower that is financing ongoing capital programs and has outstanding senior bonds under a preexisting indenture, if—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the line of credit is rated in the A category or higher;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the TIFIA program loan resulting from a draw on the line of credit is payable from pledged revenues not affected by project performance, such as a tax-backed revenue pledge or a system-backed pledge of project revenues; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the TIFIA program share of eligible project costs is 33 percent or less.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary waives the nonsubordination requirement under this subparagraph—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the maximum credit subsidy to be paid by the Federal Government shall be not more than 10 percent of the principal amount of the secured loan; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the obligor shall be responsible for paying the remainder of the subsidy cost.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fees. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may establish fees at a level sufficient to cover all or a portion of the costs to the Federal Government of providing a line of credit under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship to other credit instruments. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A project that receives a line of credit under this section also shall not receive a secured loan or loan guarantee under section 603 in an amount that, combined with the amount of the line of credit, exceeds 49 percent of eligible project costs.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repayment. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms and conditions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish repayment terms and conditions for each direct loan under this section based on—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the projected cash flow from project revenues and other repayment sources; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the useful life of the asset being financed.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">All repayments of principal or interest on a direct loan under this section shall be scheduled—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to commence not later than 5 years after the end of the period of availability specified in subsection (b)(6); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to conclude, with full repayment of principal and interest, by the date that is 25 years after the end of the period of availability specified in subsection (b)(6).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="605">“SEC. 605. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program administration </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a uniform system to service the Federal credit instruments made available under this chapter.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fees. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may collect and spend fees, contingent on authority being provided in appropriations Acts, at a level that is sufficient to cover—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the costs of services of expert firms retained pursuant to subsection (d); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all or a portion of the costs to the Federal Government of servicing the Federal credit instruments.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Servicer. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may appoint a financial entity to assist the Secretary in servicing the Federal credit instruments.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A servicer appointed under paragraph (1) shall act as the agent for the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fee. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A servicer appointed under paragraph (1) shall receive a servicing fee, subject to approval by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance From Expert Firms. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may retain the services of expert firms, including counsel, in the field of municipal and project finance to assist in the underwriting and servicing of Federal credit instruments.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expedited Processing. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall implement procedures and measures to economize the time and cost involved in obtaining approval and the issuance of credit assistance under this chapter.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="606">“SEC. 606. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State and local permits </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“The provision of credit assistance under this chapter with respect to a project shall not—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">relieve any recipient of the assistance of any obligation to obtain any required State or local permit or approval with respect to the project;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">limit the right of any unit of State or local government to approve or regulate any rate of return on private equity invested in the project; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">otherwise supersede any State or local law (including any regulation) applicable to the construction or operation of the project.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="607">“SEC. 607. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out this chapter.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="608">“SEC. 608. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Spending and borrowing authority. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Spending and borrowing authority for a fiscal year to enter into Federal credit instruments shall be promptly apportioned to the Secretary on a fiscal-year basis.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reestimates. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the subsidy cost of a Federal credit instrument is reestimated, the cost increase or decrease of the reestimate shall be borne by, or benefit, the general fund of the Treasury, consistent with section 504(f) the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 661c(f)).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rural set-aside. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the total amount of funds made available to carry out this chapter for each fiscal year, not more than 10 percent shall be set aside for rural infrastructure projects.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reobligation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any amounts set aside under subparagraph (A) that remain unobligated by June 1 of the fiscal year for which the amounts were set aside shall be available for obligation by the Secretary on projects other than rural infrastructure projects.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Redistribution of authorized funding. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning in fiscal year 2014, on April 1 of each fiscal year, if the cumulative unobligated and uncommitted balance of funding available exceeds 75 percent of the amount made available to carry out this chapter for that fiscal year, the Secretary shall distribute to the States the amount of funds and associated obligation authority in excess of that amount.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distribution. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amounts and obligation authority distributed under this paragraph shall be distributed, in the same manner as obligation authority is distributed to the States for the fiscal year, based on the proportion that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the relative share of each State of obligation authority for the fiscal year; bears to</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount of obligation authority distributed to all States for the fiscal year.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds distributed under subparagraph (B) shall be available for any purpose described in section 133(b).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts made available to carry out this chapter shall remain available until expended.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative costs. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts made available to carry out this chapter, the Secretary may use not more than 0.50 percent for each fiscal year for the administration of this chapter.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contract Authority. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, execution of a term sheet by the Secretary of a Federal credit instrument that uses amounts made available under this chapter shall impose on the United States a contractual obligation to fund the Federal credit investment.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts made available to carry out this chapter for a fiscal year shall be available for obligation on October 1 of the fiscal year.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="609">“SEC. 609. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports to Congress </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">On June 1, 2012, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the financial performance of the projects that are receiving, or have received, assistance under this chapter (other than section 610), including a recommendation as to whether the objectives of this chapter (other than section 610) are best served by—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">continuing the program under the authority of the Secretary;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishing a Federal corporation or federally sponsored enterprise to administer the program; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">phasing out the program and relying on the capital markets to fund the types of infrastructure investments assisted by this chapter (other than section 610) without Federal participation.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application Process Report. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 1, 2012, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report that includes a list of all of the letters of interest and applications received from project sponsors for assistance under this chapter (other than section 610) during the preceding fiscal year.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum, a description of, with respect to each letter of interest and application included in the report—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the letter of interest or application was received;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which a notification was provided to the project sponsor regarding whether the application was complete or incomplete;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which a revised and completed application was submitted (if applicable);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which a notification was provided to the project sponsor regarding whether the project was approved or disapproved; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the project was not approved, the reason for the disapproval.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Correspondence. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under paragraph (1) shall include copies of any correspondence provided to the project sponsor in accordance with section 602(d).”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </section> DIVISION B—PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
SEC. 20001. [49 U.S.C. 5101 note] SHORT TITLE. This division may be cited as the “Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012”.
SEC. 20002. REPEALS. (a) Chapter 53.—Chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking sections 5308, 5316, 5317, 5320, and 5328. (b) Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century.—Section 3038 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 5310 note) is repealed. (c) SAFETEA-LU.—The following provisions are repealed: (1) Section 3009(i) of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59; 119 Stat. 1572). (2) Section 3011(c) of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 5309 note). (3) Section 3012(b) of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 5310 note). (4) Section 3045 of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 5308 note). (5) Section 3046 of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 5338 note).
SEC. 20003. POLICIES AND PURPOSES. Section 5301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5301. Policies and purposes “(a) Declaration of Policy. It is in the interest of the United States, including the economic interest of the United States, to foster the development and revitalization of public transportation systems with the cooperation of both public transportation companies and private companies engaged in public transportation. “(b) General Purposes. The purposes of this chapter are to— “(1) provide funding to support public transportation; “(2) improve the development and delivery of capital projects; “(3) establish standards for the state of good repair of public transportation infrastructure and vehicles; “(4) promote continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive planning that improves the performance of the transportation network; “(5) establish a technical assistance program to assist recipients under this chapter to more effectively and efficiently provide public transportation service; “(6) continue Federal support for public transportation providers to deliver high quality service to all users, including individuals with disabilities, seniors, and individuals who depend on public transportation; “(7) support research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects dedicated to assisting in the delivery of efficient and effective public transportation service; and “(8) promote the development of the public transportation workforce.”
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SEC. 20004. DEFINITIONS. Section 5302 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5302. Definitions “Except as otherwise specifically provided, in this chapter the following definitions apply: “(1) Associated transit improvement. The term ‘associated transit improvement’ means, with respect to any project or an area to be served by a project, projects that are designed to enhance public transportation service or use and that are physically or functionally related to transit facilities. Eligible projects are— “(A) historic preservation, rehabilitation, and operation of historic public transportation buildings, structures, and facilities (including historic bus and railroad facilities) intended for use in public transportation service; “(B) bus shelters; “(C) landscaping and streetscaping, including benches, trash receptacles, and street lights; “(D) pedestrian access and walkways; “(E) bicycle access, including bicycle storage facilities and installing equipment for transporting bicycles on public transportation vehicles; “(F) signage; or “(G) enhanced access for persons with disabilities to public transportation. “(2) Bus rapid transit system. The term ‘bus rapid transit system’ means a bus transit system— “(A) in which the majority of each line operates in a separated right-of-way dedicated for public transportation use during peak periods; and “(B) that includes features that emulate the services provided by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems, including— “(i) defined stations; “(ii) traffic signal priority for public transportation vehicles; “(iii) short headway bidirectional services for a substantial part of weekdays and weekend days; and “(iv) any other features the Secretary may determine are necessary to produce high-quality public transportation services that emulate the services provided by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems. “(3) Capital project. The term ‘capital project’ means a project for— “(A) acquiring, constructing, supervising, or inspecting equipment or a facility for use in public transportation, expenses incidental to the acquisition or construction (including designing, engineering, location surveying, mapping, and acquiring rights-of-way), payments for the capital portions of rail trackage rights agreements, transit-related intelligent transportation systems, relocation assistance, acquiring replacement housing sites, and acquiring, constructing, relocating, and rehabilitating replacement housing; “(B) rehabilitating a bus; “(C) remanufacturing a bus; “(D) overhauling rail rolling stock; “(E) preventive maintenance; “(F) leasing equipment or a facility for use in public transportation, subject to regulations that the Secretary prescribes limiting the leasing arrangements to those that are more cost-effective than purchase or construction; “(G) a joint development improvement that— “(i) enhances economic development or incorporates private investment, such as commercial and residential development; “(ii)(I) enhances the effectiveness of public transportation and is related physically or functionally to public transportation; or “(II) establishes new or enhanced coordination between public transportation and other transportation; “(iii) provides a fair share of revenue that will be used for public transportation; “(iv) provides that a person making an agreement to occupy space in a facility constructed under this paragraph shall pay a fair share of the costs of the facility through rental payments and other means; “(v) may include— “(I) property acquisition; “(II) demolition of existing structures; “(III) site preparation; “(IV) utilities; “(V) building foundations; “(VI) walkways; “(VII) pedestrian and bicycle access to a public transportation facility; “(VIII) construction, renovation, and improvement of intercity bus and intercity rail stations and terminals; “(IX) renovation and improvement of historic transportation facilities; “(X) open space; “(XI) safety and security equipment and facilities (including lighting, surveillance, and related intelligent transportation system applications); “(XII) facilities that incorporate community services such as daycare or health care; “(XIII) a capital project for, and improving, equipment or a facility for an intermodal transfer facility or transportation mall; and “(XIV) construction of space for commercial uses; and “(vi) does not include outfitting of commercial space (other than an intercity bus or rail station or terminal) or a part of a public facility not related to public transportation; “(H) the introduction of new technology, through innovative and improved products, into public transportation; “(I) the provision of nonfixed route paratransit transportation services in accordance with section 223 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12143), but only for grant recipients that are in compliance with applicable requirements of that Act, including both fixed route and demand responsive service, and only for amounts not to exceed 10 percent of such recipient’s annual formula apportionment under sections 5307 and 5311; “(J) establishing a debt service reserve, made up of deposits with a bondholder’s trustee, to ensure the timely payment of principal and interest on bonds issued by a grant recipient to finance an eligible project under this chapter; “(K) mobility management— “(i) consisting of short-range planning and management activities and projects for improving coordination among public transportation and other transportation service providers carried out by a recipient or subrecipient through an agreement entered into with a person, including a governmental entity, under this chapter (other than section 5309); but “(ii) excluding operating public transportation services; or “(L) associated capital maintenance, including— “(i) equipment, tires, tubes, and material, each costing at least .5 percent of the current fair market value of rolling stock comparable to the rolling stock for which the equipment, tires, tubes, and material are to be used; and “(ii) reconstruction of equipment and material, each of which after reconstruction will have a fair market value of at least .5 percent of the current fair market value of rolling stock comparable to the rolling stock for which the equipment and material will be used. “(4) Designated recipient. The term ‘designated recipient’ means— “(A) an entity designated, in accordance with the planning process under sections 5303 and 5304, by the Governor of a State, responsible local officials, and publicly owned operators of public transportation, to receive and apportion amounts under section 5336 to urbanized areas of 200,000 or more in population; or “(B) a State or regional authority, if the authority is responsible under the laws of a State for a capital project and for financing and directly providing public transportation. “(5) Disability. The term ‘disability’ has the same meaning as in section 3(1) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102). “(6) Emergency regulation. The term ‘emergency regulation’ means a regulation— “(A) that is effective temporarily before the expiration of the otherwise specified periods of time for public notice and comment under section 5334(c); and “(B) prescribed by the Secretary as the result of a finding that a delay in the effective date of the regulation— “(i) would injure seriously an important public interest; “(ii) would frustrate substantially legislative policy and intent; or “(iii) would damage seriously a person or class without serving an important public interest. “(7) Fixed guideway. The term ‘fixed guideway’ means a public transportation facility— “(A) using and occupying a separate right-of-way for the exclusive use of public transportation; “(B) using rail; “(C) using a fixed catenary system; “(D) for a passenger ferry system; or “(E) for a bus rapid transit system. “(8) Governor. The term ‘Governor’— “(A) means the Governor of a State, the mayor of the District of Columbia, and the chief executive officer of a territory of the United States; and “(B) includes the designee of the Governor. “(9) Job access and reverse commute project. “(A) In general. The term ‘job access and reverse commute project’ means a transportation project to finance planning, capital, and operating costs that support the development and maintenance of transportation services designed to transport welfare recipients and eligible low-income individuals to and from jobs and activities related to their employment, including transportation projects that facilitate the provision of public transportation services from urbanized areas and rural areas to suburban employment locations. “(B) Definitions. In this paragraph: “(i) Eligible low-income individual. The term ‘eligible low-income individual’ means an individual whose family income is at or below 150 percent of the poverty line (as that term is defined in section 673(2) of the Community Service Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902(2)), including any revision required by that section) for a family of the size involved. “(ii) Welfare recipient. The term ‘welfare recipient’ means an individual who has received assistance under a State or tribal program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) at any time during the 3-year period before the date on which the applicant applies for a grant under section 5307 or 5311. “(10) Local governmental authority. The term ‘local governmental authority’ includes— “(A) a political subdivision of a State; “(B) an authority of at least 1 State or political subdivision of a State; “(C) an Indian tribe; and “(D) a public corporation, board, or commission established under the laws of a State. “(11) Low-income individual. The term ‘low-income individual’ means an individual whose family income is at or below 150 percent of the poverty line, as that term is defined in section 673(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902(2)), including any revision required by that section, for a family of the size involved. “(12) Net project cost. The term ‘net project cost’ means the part of a project that reasonably cannot be financed from revenues. “(13) New bus model. The term ‘new bus model’ means a bus model (including a model using alternative fuel)— “(A) that has not been used in public transportation in the United States before the date of production of the model; or “(B) used in public transportation in the United States, but being produced with a major change in configuration or components. “(14) Public transportation. The term ‘public transportation’— “(A) means regular, continuing shared-ride surface transportation services that are open to the general public or open to a segment of the general public defined by age, disability, or low income; and “(B) does not include— “(i) intercity passenger rail transportation provided by the entity described in chapter 243 (or a successor to such entity); “(ii) intercity bus service; “(iii) charter bus service; “(iv) school bus service; “(v) sightseeing service; “(vi) courtesy shuttle service for patrons of one or more specific establishments; or “(vii) intra-terminal or intra-facility shuttle services. “(15) Regulation. The term ‘regulation’ means any part of a statement of general or particular applicability of the Secretary designed to carry out, interpret, or prescribe law or policy in carrying out this chapter. “(16) Rural area. The term ‘rural area’ means an area encompassing a population of less than 50,000 people that has not been designated in the most recent decennial census as an ‘urbanized area’ by the Secretary of Commerce. “(17) Secretary. The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Transportation. “(18) Senior. The term ‘senior’ means an individual who is 65 years of age or older. “(19) State. The term ‘State’ means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands. “(20) State of good repair. The term ‘state of good repair’ has the meaning given that term by the Secretary, by rule, under section 5326(b). “(21) Transit. The term ‘transit’ means public transportation. “(22) Urban area. The term ‘urban area’ means an area that includes a municipality or other built-up place that the Secretary, after considering local patterns and trends of urban growth, decides is appropriate for a local public transportation system to serve individuals in the locality. “(23) Urbanized area. The term ‘urbanized area’ means an area encompassing a population of not less than 50,000 people that has been defined and designated in the most recent decennial census as an ‘urbanized area’ by the Secretary of Commerce.”
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SEC. 20005. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING. (a) Amendment.—Section 5303 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5303. Metropolitan transportation planning “(a) Policy. It is in the national interest— “(1) to encourage and promote the safe and efficient management, operation, and development of surface transportation systems that will serve the mobility needs of people and freight and foster economic growth and development within and between States and urbanized areas, while minimizing transportation-related fuel consumption and air pollution through metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes identified in this chapter; and “(2) to encourage the continued improvement and evolution of the metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes by metropolitan planning organizations, State departments of transportation, and public transit operators as guided by the planning factors identified in subsection (h) and section 5304(d). “(b) Definitions. In this section and section 5304, the following definitions apply: “(1) Metropolitan planning area. The term ‘metropolitan planning area’ means the geographic area determined by agreement between the metropolitan planning organization for the area and the Governor under subsection (e). “(2) Metropolitan planning organization. The term ‘metropolitan planning organization’ means the policy board of an organization established as a result of the designation process under subsection (d). “(3) Nonmetropolitan area. The term ‘nonmetropolitan area’ means a geographic area outside designated metropolitan planning areas. “(4) Nonmetropolitan local official. The term ‘nonmetropolitan local official’ means elected and appointed officials of general purpose local government in a nonmetropolitan area with responsibility for transportation. “(5) Regional transportation planning organization. The term ‘regional transportation planning organization’ means a policy board of an organization established as the result of a designation under section 5304(l). “(6) TIP. The term ‘TIP’ means a transportation improvement program developed by a metropolitan planning organization under subsection (j). “(7) Urbanized area. The term ‘urbanized area’ means a geographic area with a population of 50,000 or more, as determined by the Bureau of the Census. “(c) General Requirements. “(1) Development of long-range plans and tips. To accomplish the objectives in subsection (a), metropolitan planning organizations designated under subsection (d), in cooperation with the State and public transportation operators, shall develop long-range transportation plans and transportation improvement programs through a performance-driven, outcome-based approach to planning for metropolitan areas of the State. “(2) Contents. The plans and TIPs for each metropolitan area shall provide for the development and integrated management and operation of transportation systems and facilities (including accessible pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities) that will function as an intermodal transportation system for the metropolitan planning area and as an integral part of an intermodal transportation system for the State and the United States. “(3) Process of development. The process for developing the plans and TIPs shall provide for consideration of all modes of transportation and shall be continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive to the degree appropriate, based on the complexity of the transportation problems to be addressed. “(d) Designation of Metropolitan Planning Organizations. “(1) In general. To carry out the transportation planning process required by this section, a metropolitan planning organization shall be designated for each urbanized area with a population of more than 50,000 individuals— “(A) by agreement between the Governor and units of general purpose local government that together represent at least 75 percent of the affected population (including the largest incorporated city (based on population) as determined by the Bureau of the Census); or “(B) in accordance with procedures established by applicable State or local law. “(2) Structure. Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, each metropolitan planning organization that serves an area designated as a transportation management area shall consist of— “(A) local elected officials; “(B) officials of public agencies that administer or operate major modes of transportation in the metropolitan area, including representation by providers of public transportation; and “(C) appropriate State officials. “(3) Limitation on statutory construction. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to interfere with the authority, under any State law in effect on December 18, 1991, of a public agency with multimodal transportation responsibilities— “(A) to develop the plans and TIPs for adoption by a metropolitan planning organization; and “(B) to develop long-range capital plans, coordinate transit services and projects, and carry out other activities pursuant to State law. “(4) Continuing designation. A designation of a metropolitan planning organization under this subsection or any other provision of law shall remain in effect until the metropolitan planning organization is redesignated under paragraph (5). “(5) Redesignation procedures. “(A) In general. A metropolitan planning organization may be redesignated by agreement between the Governor and units of general purpose local government that together represent at least 75 percent of the existing planning area population (including the largest incorporated city (based on population) as determined by the Bureau of the Census) as appropriate to carry out this section. “(B) Restructuring. A metropolitan planning organization may be restructured to meet the requirements of paragraph (2) without undertaking a redesignation. “(6) Designation of more than 1 metropolitan planning organization. More than 1 metropolitan planning organization may be designated within an existing metropolitan planning area only if the Governor and the existing metropolitan planning organization determine that the size and complexity of the existing metropolitan planning area make designation of more than 1 metropolitan planning organization for the area appropriate. “(e) Metropolitan Planning Area Boundaries. “(1) In general. For the purposes of this section, the boundaries of a metropolitan planning area shall be determined by agreement between the metropolitan planning organization and the Governor. “(2) Included area. Each metropolitan planning area— “(A) shall encompass at least the existing urbanized area and the contiguous area expected to become urbanized within a 20-year forecast period for the transportation plan; and “(B) may encompass the entire metropolitan statistical area or consolidated metropolitan statistical area, as defined by the Bureau of the Census. “(3) Identification of new urbanized areas within existing planning area boundaries. The designation by the Bureau of the Census of new urbanized areas within an existing metropolitan planning area shall not require the redesignation of the existing metropolitan planning organization. “(4) Existing metropolitan planning areas in nonattainment. “(A) In general. Notwithstanding paragraph (2), except as provided in subparagraph (B), in the case of an urbanized area designated as a nonattainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) as of the date of enactment of the SAFETEA-LU, the boundaries of the metropolitan planning area in existence as of such date of enactment shall be retained. “(B) Exception. The boundaries described in subparagraph (A) may be adjusted by agreement of the Governor and affected metropolitan planning organizations in the manner described in subsection (d)(5). “(5) New metropolitan planning areas in nonattainment. In the case of an urbanized area designated after the date of enactment of the SAFETEA-LU, as a nonattainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide, the boundaries of the metropolitan planning area— “(A) shall be established in the manner described in subsection (d)(1); “(B) shall encompass the areas described in paragraph (2)(A); “(C) may encompass the areas described in paragraph (2)(B); and “(D) may address any nonattainment area identified under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) for ozone or carbon monoxide. “(f) Coordination in Multistate Areas. “(1) In general. The Secretary shall encourage each Governor with responsibility for a portion of a multistate metropolitan area and the appropriate metropolitan planning organizations to provide coordinated transportation planning for the entire metropolitan area. “(2) Interstate compacts. The consent of Congress is granted to any 2 or more States— “(A) to enter into agreements or compacts, not in conflict with any law of the United States, for cooperative efforts and mutual assistance in support of activities authorized under this section as the activities pertain to interstate areas and localities within the States; and “(B) to establish such agencies, joint or otherwise, as the States may determine desirable for making the agreements and compacts effective. “(3) Reservation of rights. The right to alter, amend, or repeal interstate compacts entered into under this subsection is expressly reserved. “(g) MPO Consultation in Plan and TIP Coordination. “(1) Nonattainment areas. If more than 1 metropolitan planning organization has authority within a metropolitan area or an area which is designated as a nonattainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), each metropolitan planning organization shall consult with the other metropolitan planning organizations designated for such area and the State in the coordination of plans and TIPs required by this section. “(2) Transportation improvements located in multiple mpos. If a transportation improvement, funded under this chapter or title 23, is located within the boundaries of more than 1 metropolitan planning area, the metropolitan planning organizations shall coordinate plans and TIPs regarding the transportation improvement. “(3) Relationship with other planning officials. “(A) In general. The Secretary shall encourage each metropolitan planning organization to consult with officials responsible for other types of planning activities that are affected by transportation in the area (including State and local planned growth, economic development, environmental protection, airport operations, and freight movements) or to coordinate its planning process, to the maximum extent practicable, with such planning activities. “(B) Requirements. Under the metropolitan planning process, transportation plans and TIPs shall be developed with due consideration of other related planning activities within the metropolitan area, and the process shall provide for the design and delivery of transportation services within the metropolitan area that are provided by— “(i) recipients of assistance under this chapter; “(ii) governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations (including representatives of the agencies and organizations) that receive Federal assistance from a source other than the Department of Transportation to provide nonemergency transportation services; and “(iii) recipients of assistance under section 204 of title 23. “(h) Scope of Planning Process. “(1) In general. The metropolitan planning process for a metropolitan planning area under this section shall provide for consideration of projects and strategies that will— “(A) support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency; “(B) increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users; “(C) increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users; “(D) increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight; “(E) protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development patterns; “(F) enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight; “(G) promote efficient system management and operation; and “(H) emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system. “(2) Performance-based approach. “(A) In general. The metropolitan transportation planning process shall provide for the establishment and use of a performance-based approach to transportation decisionmaking to support the national goals described in section 150(b) of title 23 and the general purposes described in section 5301. “(B) Performance targets. “(i) Surface transportation performance targets. “(I) In general. Each metropolitan planning organization shall establish performance targets that address the performance measures described in section 150(c) of title 23, where applicable, to use in tracking progress towards attainment of critical outcomes for the region of the metropolitan planning organization. “(II) Coordination. Selection of performance targets by a metropolitan planning organization shall be coordinated with the relevant State to ensure consistency, to the maximum extent practicable. “(ii) Public transportation performance targets. Selection of performance targets by a metropolitan planning organization shall be coordinated, to the maximum extent practicable, with providers of public transportation to ensure consistency with sections 5326(c) and 5329(d). “(C) Timing. Each metropolitan planning organization shall establish the performance targets under subparagraph (B) not later than 180 days after the date on which the relevant State or provider of public transportation establishes the performance targets. “(D) Integration of other performance-based plans. A metropolitan planning organization shall integrate in the metropolitan transportation planning process, directly or by reference, the goals, objectives, performance measures, and targets described in other State transportation plans and transportation processes, as well as any plans developed by recipients of assistance under this chapter, required as part of a performance-based program. “(3) Failure to consider factors. The failure to consider any factor specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall not be reviewable by any court under this chapter, title 23, subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, or chapter 7 of title 5 in any matter affecting a transportation plan, a TIP, a project or strategy, or the certification of a planning process. “(i) Development of Transportation Plan. “(1) Requirements. “(A) In general. Each metropolitan planning organization shall prepare and update a transportation plan for its metropolitan planning area in accordance with the requirements of this subsection. “(B) Frequency. “(i) In general. The metropolitan planning organization shall prepare and update such plan every 4 years (or more frequently, if the metropolitan planning organization elects to update more frequently) in the case of each of the following: “(I) Any area designated as nonattainment, as defined in section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7407(d)). “(II) Any area that was nonattainment and subsequently designated to attainment in accordance with section 107(d)(3) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 7407(d)(3)) and that is subject to a maintenance plan under section 175A of that Act (42 U.S.C. 7505a). “(ii) Other areas. In the case of any other area required to have a transportation plan in accordance with the requirements of this subsection, the metropolitan planning organization shall prepare and update such plan every 5 years unless the metropolitan planning organization elects to update more frequently. “(2) Transportation plan. A transportation plan under this section shall be in a form that the Secretary determines to be appropriate and shall contain, at a minimum, the following: “(A) Identification of transportation facilities. “(i) In general. An identification of transportation facilities (including major roadways, transit, multimodal and intermodal facilities, nonmotorized transportation facilities, and intermodal connectors) that should function as an integrated metropolitan transportation system, giving emphasis to those facilities that serve important national and regional transportation functions. “(ii) Factors. In formulating the transportation plan, the metropolitan planning organization shall consider factors described in subsection (h) as the factors relate to a 20-year forecast period. “(B) Performance measures and targets. A description of the performance measures and performance targets used in assessing the performance of the transportation system in accordance with subsection (h)(2). “(C) System performance report. A system performance report and subsequent updates evaluating the condition and performance of the transportation system with respect to the performance targets described in subsection (h)(2), including— “(i) progress achieved by the metropolitan planning organization in meeting the performance targets in comparison with system performance recorded in previous reports; and “(ii) for metropolitan planning organizations that voluntarily elect to develop multiple scenarios, an analysis of how the preferred scenario has improved the conditions and performance of the transportation system and how changes in local policies and investments have impacted the costs necessary to achieve the identified performance targets. “(D) Mitigation activities. “(i) In general. A long-range transportation plan shall include a discussion of types of potential environmental mitigation activities and potential areas to carry out these activities, including activities that may have the greatest potential to restore and maintain the environmental functions affected by the plan. “(ii) Consultation. The discussion shall be developed in consultation with Federal, State, and tribal wildlife, land management, and regulatory agencies. “(E) Financial plan. “(i) In general. A financial plan that— “(I) demonstrates how the adopted transportation plan can be implemented; “(II) indicates resources from public and private sources that are reasonably expected to be made available to carry out the plan; and “(III) recommends any additional financing strategies for needed projects and programs. “(ii) Inclusions. The financial plan may include, for illustrative purposes, additional projects that would be included in the adopted transportation plan if reasonable additional resources beyond those identified in the financial plan were available. “(iii) Cooperative development. For the purpose of developing the transportation plan, the metropolitan planning organization, transit operator, and State shall cooperatively develop estimates of funds that will be available to support plan implementation. “(F) Operational and management strategies. Operational and management strategies to improve the performance of existing transportation facilities to relieve vehicular congestion and maximize the safety and mobility of people and goods. “(G) Capital investment and other strategies. Capital investment and other strategies to preserve the existing and projected future metropolitan transportation infrastructure and provide for multimodal capacity increases based on regional priorities and needs. “(H) Transportation and transit enhancement activities. Proposed transportation and transit enhancement activities. “(3) Coordination with clean air act agencies. In metropolitan areas that are in nonattainment for ozone or carbon monoxide under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), the metropolitan planning organization shall coordinate the development of a transportation plan with the process for development of the transportation control measures of the State implementation plan required by that Act. “(4) Optional scenario development. “(A) In general. A metropolitan planning organization may, while fitting the needs and complexity of its community, voluntarily elect to develop multiple scenarios for consideration as part of the development of the metropolitan transportation plan, in accordance with subparagraph (B). “(B) Recommended components. A metropolitan planning organization that chooses to develop multiple scenarios under subparagraph (A) shall be encouraged to consider— “(i) potential regional investment strategies for the planning horizon; “(ii) assumed distribution of population and employment; “(iii) a scenario that, to the maximum extent practicable, maintains baseline conditions for the performance measures identified in subsection (h)(2); “(iv) a scenario that improves the baseline conditions for as many of the performance measures identified in subsection (h)(2) as possible; “(v) revenue constrained scenarios based on the total revenues expected to be available over the forecast period of the plan; and “(vi) estimated costs and potential revenues available to support each scenario. “(C) Metrics. In addition to the performance measures identified in section 150(c) of title 23, metropolitan planning organizations may evaluate scenarios developed under this paragraph using locally-developed measures. “(5) Consultation. “(A) In general. In each metropolitan area, the metropolitan planning organization shall consult, as appropriate, with State and local agencies responsible for land use management, natural resources, environmental protection, conservation, and historic preservation concerning the development of a long-range transportation plan. “(B) Issues. The consultation shall involve, as appropriate— “(i) comparison of transportation plans with State conservation plans or maps, if available; or “(ii) comparison of transportation plans to inventories of natural or historic resources, if available. “(6) Participation by interested parties. “(A) In general. Each metropolitan planning organization shall provide citizens, affected public agencies, representatives of public transportation employees, freight shippers, providers of freight transportation services, private providers of transportation, representatives of users of public transportation, representatives of users of pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities, representatives of the disabled, and other interested parties with a reasonable opportunity to comment on the transportation plan. “(B) Contents of participation plan. A participation plan— “(i) shall be developed in consultation with all interested parties; and “(ii) shall provide that all interested parties have reasonable opportunities to comment on the contents of the transportation plan. “(C) Methods. In carrying out subparagraph (A), the metropolitan planning organization shall, to the maximum extent practicable— “(i) hold any public meetings at convenient and accessible locations and times; “(ii) employ visualization techniques to describe plans; and “(iii) make public information available in electronically accessible format and means, such as the World Wide Web, as appropriate to afford reasonable opportunity for consideration of public information under subparagraph (A). “(7) Publication. A transportation plan involving Federal participation shall be published or otherwise made readily available by the metropolitan planning organization for public review, including (to the maximum extent practicable) in electronically accessible formats and means, such as the World Wide Web, approved by the metropolitan planning organization and submitted for information purposes to the Governor at such times and in such manner as the Secretary shall establish. “(8) Selection of projects from illustrative list. Notwithstanding paragraph (2)(C), a State or metropolitan planning organization shall not be required to select any project from the illustrative list of additional projects included in the financial plan under paragraph (2)(C). “(j) Metropolitan TIP. “(1) Development. “(A) In general. In cooperation with the State and any affected public transportation operator, the metropolitan planning organization designated for a metropolitan area shall develop a TIP for the metropolitan planning area that— “(i) contains projects consistent with the current metropolitan transportation plan; “(ii) reflects the investment priorities established in the current metropolitan transportation plan; and “(iii) once implemented, is designed to make progress toward achieving the performance targets established under subsection (h)(2). “(B) Opportunity for comment. In developing the TIP, the metropolitan planning organization, in cooperation with the State and any affected public transportation operator, shall provide an opportunity for participation by interested parties in the development of the program, in accordance with subsection (i)(5). “(C) Funding estimates. For the purpose of developing the TIP, the metropolitan planning organization, public transportation agency, and State shall cooperatively develop estimates of funds that are reasonably expected to be available to support program implementation. “(D) Updating and approval. The TIP shall be— “(i) updated at least once every 4 years; and “(ii) approved by the metropolitan planning organization and the Governor. “(2) Contents. “(A) Priority list. The TIP shall include a priority list of proposed Federally supported projects and strategies to be carried out within each 4-year period after the initial adoption of the TIP. “(B) Financial plan. The TIP shall include a financial plan that— “(i) demonstrates how the TIP can be implemented; “(ii) indicates resources from public and private sources that are reasonably expected to be available to carry out the program; “(iii) identifies innovative financing techniques to finance projects, programs, and strategies; and “(iv) may include, for illustrative purposes, additional projects that would be included in the approved TIP if reasonable additional resources beyond those identified in the financial plan were available. “(C) Descriptions. Each project in the TIP shall include sufficient descriptive material (such as type of work, termini, length, and other similar factors) to identify the project or phase of the project. “(D) Performance target achievement. The transportation improvement program shall include, to the maximum extent practicable, a description of the anticipated effect of the transportation improvement program toward achieving the performance targets established in the metropolitan transportation plan, linking investment priorities to those performance targets. “(3) Included projects. “(A) Projects under this chapter and title 23. A TIP developed under this subsection for a metropolitan area shall include the projects within the area that are proposed for funding under this chapter and chapter 1 of title 23. “(B) Projects under chapter 2 of title 23. “(i) Regionally significant projects. Regionally significant projects proposed for funding under chapter 2 of title 23 shall be identified individually in the transportation improvement program. “(ii) Other projects. Projects proposed for funding under chapter 2 of title 23 that are not determined to be regionally significant shall be grouped in 1 line item or identified individually in the transportation improvement program. “(C) Consistency with long-range transportation plan. Each project shall be consistent with the long-range transportation plan developed under subsection (i) for the area. “(D) Requirement of anticipated full funding. The program shall include a project, or an identified phase of a project, only if full funding can reasonably be anticipated to be available for the project or the identified phase within the time period contemplated for completion of the project or the identified phase. “(4) Notice and comment. Before approving a TIP, a metropolitan planning organization, in cooperation with the State and any affected public transportation operator, shall provide an opportunity for participation by interested parties in the development of the program, in accordance with subsection (i)(5). “(5) Selection of projects. “(A) In general. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (k)(4) and in addition to the TIP development required under paragraph (1), the selection of Federally funded projects in metropolitan areas shall be carried out, from the approved TIP— “(i) by— “(I) in the case of projects under title 23, the State; and “(II) in the case of projects under this chapter, the designated recipients of public transportation funding; and “(ii) in cooperation with the metropolitan planning organization. “(B) Modifications to project priority. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, action by the Secretary shall not be required to advance a project included in the approved TIP in place of another project in the program. “(6) Selection of projects from illustrative list. “(A) No required selection. Notwithstanding paragraph (2)(B)(iv), a State or metropolitan planning organization shall not be required to select any project from the illustrative list of additional projects included in the financial plan under paragraph (2)(B)(iv). “(B) Required action by the secretary. Action by the Secretary shall be required for a State or metropolitan planning organization to select any project from the illustrative list of additional projects included in the financial plan under paragraph (2)(B)(iv) for inclusion in an approved TIP. “(7) Publication. “(A) Publication of tips. A TIP involving Federal participation shall be published or otherwise made readily available by the metropolitan planning organization for public review. “(B) Publication of annual listings of projects. “(i) In general. An annual listing of projects, including investments in pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities, for which Federal funds have been obligated in the preceding year shall be published or otherwise made available by the cooperative effort of the State, transit operator, and metropolitan planning organization for public review. “(ii) Requirement. The listing shall be consistent with the categories identified in the TIP. “(k) Transportation Management Areas. “(1) Identification and designation. “(A) Required identification. The Secretary shall identify as a transportation management area each urbanized area (as defined by the Bureau of the Census) with a population of over 200,000 individuals. “(B) Designations on request. The Secretary shall designate any additional area as a transportation management area on the request of the Governor and the metropolitan planning organization designated for the area. “(2) Transportation plans. In a transportation management area, transportation plans shall be based on a continuing and comprehensive transportation planning process carried out by the metropolitan planning organization in cooperation with the State and public transportation operators. “(3) Congestion management process. “(A) In general. Within a metropolitan planning area serving a transportation management area, the transportation planning process under this section shall address congestion management through a process that provides for effective management and operation, based on a cooperatively developed and implemented metropolitan-wide strategy, of new and existing transportation facilities eligible for funding under this chapter and title 23 through the use of travel demand reduction and operational management strategies. “(B) Schedule. The Secretary shall establish an appropriate phase-in schedule for compliance with the requirements of this section but no sooner than 1 year after the identification of a transportation management area. “(4) Selection of projects. “(A) In general. All Federally funded projects carried out within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning area serving a transportation management area under title 23 (excluding projects carried out on the National Highway System) or under this chapter shall be selected for implementation from the approved TIP by the metropolitan planning organization designated for the area in consultation with the State and any affected public transportation operator. “(B) National highway system projects. Projects carried out within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning area serving a transportation management area on the National Highway System shall be selected for implementation from the approved TIP by the State in cooperation with the metropolitan planning organization designated for the area. “(5) Certification. “(A) In general. The Secretary shall— “(i) ensure that the metropolitan planning process of a metropolitan planning organization serving a transportation management area is being carried out in accordance with applicable provisions of Federal law; and “(ii) subject to subparagraph (B), certify, not less often than once every 4 years, that the requirements of this paragraph are met with respect to the metropolitan planning process. “(B) Requirements for certification. The Secretary may make the certification under subparagraph (A) if— “(i) the transportation planning process complies with the requirements of this section and other applicable requirements of Federal law; and “(ii) there is a TIP for the metropolitan planning area that has been approved by the metropolitan planning organization and the Governor. “(C) Effect of failure to certify. “(i) Withholding of project funds. If a metropolitan planning process of a metropolitan planning organization serving a transportation management area is not certified, the Secretary may withhold up to 20 percent of the funds attributable to the metropolitan planning area of the metropolitan planning organization for projects funded under this chapter and title 23. “(ii) Restoration of withheld funds. The withheld funds shall be restored to the metropolitan planning area at such time as the metropolitan planning process is certified by the Secretary. “(D) Review of certification. In making certification determinations under this paragraph, the Secretary shall provide for public involvement appropriate to the metropolitan area under review. “(l) Report on Performance-based Planning Processes. “(1) In general. The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the effectiveness of the performance-based planning processes of metropolitan planning organizations under this section, taking into consideration the requirements of this subsection “(2) Report. Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report evaluating— “(A) the overall effectiveness of performance-based planning as a tool for guiding transportation investments; “(B) the effectiveness of the performance-based planning process of each metropolitan planning organization under this section; “(C) the extent to which metropolitan planning organizations have achieved, or are currently making substantial progress toward achieving, the performance targets specified under this section and whether metropolitan planning organizations are developing meaningful performance targets; and “(D) the technical capacity of metropolitan planning organizations that operate within a metropolitan planning area of less than 200,000 and their ability to carry out the requirements of this section. “(3) Publication. The report under paragraph (2) shall be published or otherwise made available in electronically accessible formats and means, including on the Internet. “(m) Abbreviated Plans for Certain Areas. “(1) In general. Subject to paragraph (2), in the case of a metropolitan area not designated as a transportation management area under this section, the Secretary may provide for the development of an abbreviated transportation plan and TIP for the metropolitan planning area that the Secretary determines is appropriate to achieve the purposes of this section, taking into account the complexity of transportation problems in the area. “(2) Nonattainment areas. The Secretary may not permit abbreviated plans or TIPs for a metropolitan area that is in nonattainment for ozone or carbon monoxide under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.). “(n) Additional Requirements for Certain Nonattainment Areas. “(1) In general. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter or title 23, for transportation management areas classified as nonattainment for ozone or carbon monoxide pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), Federal funds may not be advanced in such area for any highway project that will result in a significant increase in the carrying capacity for single-occupant vehicles unless the project is addressed through a congestion management process. “(2) Applicability. This subsection applies to a nonattainment area within the metropolitan planning area boundaries determined under subsection (e). “(o) Limitation on Statutory Construction. Nothing in this section shall be construed to confer on a metropolitan planning organization the authority to impose legal requirements on any transportation facility, provider, or project not eligible under this chapter or title 23. “(p) Funding. Funds set aside under section 104(f) of title 23 or section 5305(g) shall be available to carry out this section. “(q) Continuation of Current Review Practice. Since plans and TIPs described in this section are subject to a reasonable opportunity for public comment, since individual projects included in plans and TIPs are subject to review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and since decisions by the Secretary concerning plans and TIPs described in this section have not been reviewed under that Act as of January 1, 1997, any decision by the Secretary concerning a plan or TIP described in this section shall not be considered to be a Federal action subject to review under that Act.”
. (b) [49 U.S.C. 5303 note] Pilot Program for Transit-oriented Development Planning.— (1) Definitions.—In this subsection the following definitions shall apply: (A) Eligible project.—The term “eligible project” means a new fixed guideway capital project or a core capacity improvement project, as those terms are defined in section 5309 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by this division. (B) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation. (2) General authority.—The Secretary may make grants under this subsection to a State or local governmental authority to assist in financing comprehensive or site-specific planning associated with an eligible project that seeks to— (A) enhance economic development, ridership, and other goals established during the project development and engineering processes; (B) facilitate multimodal connectivity and accessibility; (C) increase access to transit hubs for pedestrian and bicycle traffic; (D) enable mixed-use development; (E) identify infrastructure needs associated with the eligible project; and (F) include private sector participation. (3) Eligibility.—A State or local governmental authority that desires to participate in the program under this subsection shall submit to the Secretary an application that contains, at a minimum— (A) identification of an eligible project; (B) a schedule and process for the development of a comprehensive plan or a site-specific plan; (C) a description of how the eligible project and the proposed comprehensive plan or the proposed site-specific plan advance the metropolitan transportation plan of the metropolitan planning organization; (D) proposed performance criteria for the development and implementation of the comprehensive plan or the site-specific plan; and (E) identification of— (i) partners; (ii) availability of and authority for funding; and (iii) potential State, local or other impediments to the implementation of the comprehensive plan or the site-specific plan.
SEC. 20006. STATEWIDE AND NONMETROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING. Section 5304 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5304. Statewide and nonmetropolitan transportation planning “(a) General Requirements. “(1) Development of plans and programs. Subject to section 5303, to accomplish the objectives stated in section 5303(a), each State shall develop a statewide transportation plan and a statewide transportation improvement program for all areas of the State. “(2) Contents. The statewide transportation plan and the transportation improvement program developed for each State shall provide for the development and integrated management and operation of transportation systems and facilities (including accessible pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities) that will function as an intermodal transportation system for the State and an integral part of an intermodal transportation system for the United States. “(3) Process of development. The process for developing the statewide plan and the transportation improvement program shall provide for consideration of all modes of transportation and the policies stated in section 5303(a) and shall be continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive to the degree appropriate, based on the complexity of the transportation problems to be addressed. “(b) Coordination With Metropolitan Planning; State Implementation Plan. A State shall— “(1) coordinate planning carried out under this section with the transportation planning activities carried out under section 5303 for metropolitan areas of the State and with statewide trade and economic development planning activities and related multistate planning efforts; and “(2) develop the transportation portion of the State implementation plan as required by the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.). “(c) Interstate Agreements. “(1) In general. Two or more States may enter into agreements or compacts, not in conflict with any law of the United States, for cooperative efforts and mutual assistance in support of activities authorized under this section related to interstate areas and localities in the States and establishing authorities the States consider desirable for making the agreements and compacts effective. “(2) Reservation of rights. The right to alter, amend, or repeal interstate compacts entered into under this subsection is expressly reserved. “(d) Scope of Planning Process. “(1) In general. Each State shall carry out a statewide transportation planning process that provides for consideration and implementation of projects, strategies, and services that will— “(A) support the economic vitality of the United States, the States, nonmetropolitan areas, and metropolitan areas, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency; “(B) increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users; “(C) increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users; “(D) increase the accessibility and mobility of people and freight; “(E) protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development patterns; “(F) enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes throughout the State, for people and freight; “(G) promote efficient system management and operation; and “(H) emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system. “(2) Performance-based approach. “(A) In general. The statewide transportation planning process shall provide for the establishment and use of a performance-based approach to transportation decisionmaking to support the national goals described in section 150(b) of title 23 and the general purposes described in section 5301. “(B) Performance targets. “(i) Surface transportation performance targets. “(I) In general. Each State shall establish performance targets that address the performance measures described in section 150(c) of title 23, where applicable, to use in tracking progress towards attainment of critical outcomes for the State. “(II) Coordination. Selection of performance targets by a State shall be coordinated with the relevant metropolitan planning organizations to ensure consistency, to the maximum extent practicable. “(ii) Public transportation performance targets. In urbanized areas with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as calculated according to the most recent decennial census, and not represented by a metropolitan planning organization, selection of performance targets by a State shall be coordinated, to the maximum extent practicable, with providers of public transportation to ensure consistency with sections 5326(c) and 5329(d). “(C) Integration of other performance-based plans. A State shall integrate into the statewide transportation planning process, directly or by reference, the goals, objectives, performance measures, and targets described in this paragraph, in other State transportation plans and transportation processes, as well as any plans developed pursuant to title 23 by providers of public transportation in urbanized areas with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as calculated according to the most recent decennial census, and not represented by a metropolitan planning organization, required as part of a performance-based program. “(D) Use of performance measures and targets. The performance measures and targets established under this paragraph shall be considered by a State when developing policies, programs, and investment priorities reflected in the statewide transportation plan and statewide transportation improvement program. “(3) Failure to consider factors. The failure to take into consideration the factors specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall not be subject to review by any court under this chapter, title 23, subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, or chapter 7 of title 5 in any matter affecting a statewide transportation plan, a statewide transportation improvement program, a project or strategy, or the certification of a planning process. “(e) Additional Requirements. “In carrying out planning under this section, each State shall, at a minimum— “(1) with respect to nonmetropolitan areas, cooperate with affected local officials with responsibility for transportation or, if applicable, through regional transportation planning organizations described in subsection (l); “(2) consider the concerns of Indian tribal governments and Federal land management agencies that have jurisdiction over land within the boundaries of the State; and “(3) consider coordination of transportation plans, the transportation improvement program, and planning activities with related planning activities being carried out outside of metropolitan planning areas and between States. “(f) Long-range Statewide Transportation Plan. “(1) Development. Each State shall develop a long-range statewide transportation plan, with a minimum 20-year forecast period for all areas of the State, that provides for the development and implementation of the intermodal transportation system of the State. “(2) Consultation with governments. “(A) Metropolitan areas. The statewide transportation plan shall be developed for each metropolitan area in the State in cooperation with the metropolitan planning organization designated for the metropolitan area under section 5303. “(B) Nonmetropolitan areas. “(i) In general. With respect to nonmetropolitan areas, the statewide transportation plan shall be developed in cooperation with affected nonmetropolitan officials with responsibility for transportation or, if applicable, through regional transportation planning organizations described in subsection (l). “(ii) Role of secretary. The Secretary shall not review or approve the consultation process in each State. “(C) Indian tribal areas. With respect to each area of the State under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribal government, the statewide transportation plan shall be developed in consultation with the tribal government and the Secretary of the Interior. “(D) Consultation, comparison, and consideration. “(i) In general. The long-range transportation plan shall be developed, as appropriate, in consultation with State, tribal, and local agencies responsible for land use management, natural resources, environmental protection, conservation, and historic preservation. “(ii) Comparison and consideration. Consultation under clause (i) shall involve comparison of transportation plans to State and tribal conservation plans or maps, if available, and comparison of transportation plans to inventories of natural or historic resources, if available. “(3) Participation by interested parties. “(A) In general. In developing the statewide transportation plan, the State shall provide to— “(i) nonmetropolitan local elected officials, or, if applicable, through regional transportation planning organizations described in subsection (l), an opportunity to participate in accordance with subparagraph (B)(i); and “(ii) citizens, affected public agencies, representatives of public transportation employees, freight shippers, private providers of transportation, representatives of users of public transportation, representatives of users of pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities, representatives of the disabled, providers of freight transportation services, and other interested parties a reasonable opportunity to comment on the proposed plan. “(B) Methods. In carrying out subparagraph (A), the State shall, to the maximum extent practicable— “(i) develop and document a consultative process to carry out subparagraph (A)(i) that is separate and discrete from the public involvement process developed under clause (ii); “(ii) hold any public meetings at convenient and accessible locations and times; “(iii) employ visualization techniques to describe plans; and “(iv) make public information available in electronically accessible format and means, such as the World Wide Web, as appropriate to afford reasonable opportunity for consideration of public information under subparagraph (A). “(4) Mitigation activities. “(A) In general. A long-range transportation plan shall include a discussion of potential environmental mitigation activities and potential areas to carry out these activities, including activities that may have the greatest potential to restore and maintain the environmental functions affected by the plan. “(B) Consultation. The discussion shall be developed in consultation with Federal, State, and tribal wildlife, land management, and regulatory agencies. “(5) Financial plan. The statewide transportation plan may include— “(A) a financial plan that— “(i) demonstrates how the adopted statewide transportation plan can be implemented; “(ii) indicates resources from public and private sources that are reasonably expected to be made available to carry out the plan; and “(iii) recommends any additional financing strategies for needed projects and programs; and “(B) for illustrative purposes, additional projects that would be included in the adopted statewide transportation plan if reasonable additional resources beyond those identified in the financial plan were available. “(6) Selection of projects from illustrative list. A State shall not be required to select any project from the illustrative list of additional projects included in the financial plan described in paragraph (5). “(7) Performance-based approach. The statewide transportation plan should include— “(A) a description of the performance measures and performance targets used in assessing the performance of the transportation system in accordance with subsection (d)(2); and “(B) a system performance report and subsequent updates evaluating the condition and performance of the transportation system with respect to the performance targets described in subsection (d)(2), including progress achieved by the metropolitan planning organization in meeting the performance targets in comparison with system performance recorded in previous reports; “(8) Existing system. The statewide transportation plan should include capital, operations and management strategies, investments, procedures, and other measures to ensure the preservation and most efficient use of the existing transportation system. “(9) Publication of long-range transportation plans. Each long-range transportation plan prepared by a State shall be published or otherwise made available, including (to the maximum extent practicable) in electronically accessible formats and means, such as the World Wide Web. “(g) Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. “(1) Development. “(A) In general. Each State shall develop a statewide transportation improvement program for all areas of the State. “(B) Duration and updating of program. Each program developed under subparagraph (A) shall cover a period of 4 years and shall be updated every 4 years or more frequently if the Governor of the State elects to update more frequently. “(2) Consultation with governments. “(A) Metropolitan areas. With respect to each metropolitan area in the State, the program shall be developed in cooperation with the metropolitan planning organization designated for the metropolitan area under section 5303. “(B) Nonmetropolitan areas. “(i) In general. With respect to each nonmetropolitan area in the State, the program shall be developed in cooperation with affected nonmetropolitan local officials with responsibility for transportation or, if applicable, through regional transportation planning organizations described in subsection (l). “(ii) Role of secretary. The Secretary shall not review or approve the specific consultation process in the State. “(C) Indian tribal areas. With respect to each area of the State under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribal government, the program shall be developed in consultation with the tribal government and the Secretary of the Interior. “(3) Participation by interested parties. In developing the program, the State shall provide citizens, affected public agencies, representatives of public transportation employees, freight shippers, private providers of transportation, providers of freight transportation services, representatives of users of public transportation, representatives of users of pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities, representatives of the disabled, and other interested parties with a reasonable opportunity to comment on the proposed program. “(4) Performance target achievement. A statewide transportation improvement program shall include, to the maximum extent practicable, a discussion of the anticipated effect of the statewide transportation improvement program toward achieving the performance targets established in the statewide transportation plan, linking investment priorities to those performance targets. “(5) Included projects. “(A) In general. A transportation improvement program developed under this subsection for a State shall include Federally supported surface transportation expenditures within the boundaries of the State. “(B) Listing of projects. “(i) In general. An annual listing of projects for which funds have been obligated for the preceding year in each metropolitan planning area shall be published or otherwise made available by the cooperative effort of the State, transit operator, and the metropolitan planning organization for public review. “(ii) Funding categories. The listing described in clause (i) shall be consistent with the funding categories identified in each metropolitan transportation improvement program. “(C) Projects under chapter 2. “(i) Regionally significant projects. Regionally significant projects proposed for funding under chapter 2 of title 23 shall be identified individually in the transportation improvement program. “(ii) Other projects. Projects proposed for funding under chapter 2 of title 23 that are not determined to be regionally significant shall be grouped in 1 line item or identified individually in the transportation improvement program. “(D) Consistency with statewide transportation plan. Each project shall be— “(i) consistent with the statewide transportation plan developed under this section for the State; “(ii) identical to the project or phase of the project as described in an approved metropolitan transportation plan; and “(iii) in conformance with the applicable State air quality implementation plan developed under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), if the project is carried out in an area designated as a nonattainment area for ozone, particulate matter, or carbon monoxide under part D of title I of that Act (42 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.). “(E) Requirement of anticipated full funding. The transportation improvement program shall include a project, or an identified phase of a project, only if full funding can reasonably be anticipated to be available for the project within the time period contemplated for completion of the project. “(F) Financial plan. “(i) In general. The transportation improvement program may include a financial plan that demonstrates how the approved transportation improvement program can be implemented, indicates resources from public and private sources that are reasonably expected to be made available to carry out the transportation improvement program, and recommends any additional financing strategies for needed projects and programs. “(ii) Additional projects. The financial plan may include, for illustrative purposes, additional projects that would be included in the adopted transportation plan if reasonable additional resources beyond those identified in the financial plan were available. “(G) Selection of projects from illustrative list. “(i) No required selection. Notwithstanding subparagraph (F), a State shall not be required to select any project from the illustrative list of additional projects included in the financial plan under subparagraph (F). “(ii) Required action by the secretary. Action by the Secretary shall be required for a State to select any project from the illustrative list of additional projects included in the financial plan under subparagraph (F) for inclusion in an approved transportation improvement program. “(H) Priorities. The transportation improvement program shall reflect the priorities for programming and expenditures of funds, including transportation enhancement activities, required by this chapter and title 23. “(6) Project selection for areas of less than 50,000 population. “(A) In general. Projects carried out in areas with populations of less than 50,000 individuals shall be selected, from the approved transportation improvement program (excluding projects carried out on the National Highway System and projects carried out under the bridge program or the Interstate maintenance program under title 23 or under sections 5310 and 5311 of this chapter), by the State in cooperation with the affected nonmetropolitan local officials with responsibility for transportation or, if applicable, through regional transportation planning organizations described in subsection (l). “(B) Other projects. Projects carried out in areas with populations of less than 50,000 individuals on the National Highway System or under the bridge program or the Interstate maintenance program under title 23 or under sections 5310 and 5311 of this chapter shall be selected, from the approved statewide transportation improvement program, by the State in consultation with the affected nonmetropolitan local officials with responsibility for transportation. “(7) Transportation improvement program approval. Every 4 years, a transportation improvement program developed under this subsection shall be reviewed and approved by the Secretary if based on a current planning finding. “(8) Planning finding. A finding shall be made by the Secretary at least every 4 years that the transportation planning process through which statewide transportation plans and programs are developed is consistent with this section and section 5303. “(9) Modifications to project priority. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, action by the Secretary shall not be required to advance a project included in the approved transportation improvement program in place of another project in the program. “(h) Performance-based Planning Processes Evaluation. “(1) In general. The Secretary shall establish criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the performance-based planning processes of States, taking into consideration the following: “(A) The extent to which the State is making progress toward achieving, the performance targets described in subsection (d)(2), taking into account whether the State developed appropriate performance targets. “(B) The extent to which the State has made transportation investments that are efficient and cost-effective. “(C) The extent to which the State— “(i) has developed an investment process that relies on public input and awareness to ensure that investments are transparent and accountable; and “(ii) provides reports allowing the public to access the information being collected in a format that allows the public to meaningfully assess the performance of the State. “(2) Report. “(A) In general. Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report evaluating— “(i) the overall effectiveness of performance-based planning as a tool for guiding transportation investments; and “(ii) the effectiveness of the performance-based planning process of each State. “(B) Publication. The report under subparagraph (A) shall be published or otherwise made available in electronically accessible formats and means, including on the Internet. “(i) Treatment of Certain State Laws as Congestion Management Processes. For purposes of this section and section 5303, and sections 134 and 135 of title 23, State laws, rules, or regulations pertaining to congestion management systems or programs may constitute the congestion management process under this this section and section 5303, and sections 134 and 135 of title 23, if the Secretary finds that the State laws, rules, or regulations are consistent with, and fulfill the intent of, the purposes of this section and section 5303, and sections 134 and 135 of title 23, as appropriate. “(j) Continuation of Current Review Practice. Since the statewide transportation plan and the transportation improvement program described in this section are subject to a reasonable opportunity for public comment, since individual projects included in the statewide transportation plans and the transportation improvement program are subject to review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and since decisions by the Secretary concerning statewide transportation plans or the transportation improvement program described in this section have not been reviewed under that Act as of January 1, 1997, any decision by the Secretary concerning a metropolitan or statewide transportation plan or the transportation improvement program described in this section shall not be considered to be a Federal action subject to review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). “(k) Schedule for Implementation. The Secretary shall issue guidance on a schedule for implementation of the changes made by this section, taking into consideration the established planning update cycle for States. The Secretary shall not require a State to deviate from its established planning update cycle to implement changes made by this section. States shall reflect changes made to their transportation plan or transportation improvement program updates not later than 2 years after the date of issuance of guidance by the Secretary under this subsection. “(l) Designation of Regional Transportation Planning Organizations. “(1) In general. To carry out the transportation planning process required by this section, a State may establish and designate regional transportation planning organizations to enhance the planning, coordination, and implementation of statewide strategic long-range transportation plans and transportation improvement programs, with an emphasis on addressing the needs of nonmetropolitan areas of the State. “(2) Structure. A regional transportation planning organization shall be established as a multijurisdictional organization of nonmetropolitan local officials or their designees who volunteer for such organization and representatives of local transportation systems who volunteer for such organization. “(3) Requirements. A regional transportation planning organization shall establish, at a minimum— “(A) a policy committee, the majority of which shall consist of nonmetropolitan local officials, or their designees, and, as appropriate, additional representatives from the State, private business, transportation service providers, economic development practitioners, and the public in the region; and “(B) a fiscal and administrative agent, such as an existing regional planning and development organization, to provide professional planning, management, and administrative support. “(4) Duties. The duties of a regional transportation planning organization shall include— “(A) developing and maintaining, in cooperation with the State, regional long-range multimodal transportation plans; “(B) developing a regional transportation improvement program for consideration by the State; “(C) fostering the coordination of local planning, land use, and economic development plans with State, regional, and local transportation plans and programs; “(D) providing technical assistance to local officials; “(E) participating in national, multistate, and State policy and planning development processes to ensure the regional and local input of nonmetropolitan areas; “(F) providing a forum for public participation in the statewide and regional transportation planning processes; “(G) considering and sharing plans and programs with neighboring regional transportation planning organizations, metropolitan planning organizations, and, where appropriate, tribal organizations; and “(H) conducting other duties, as necessary, to support and enhance the statewide planning process under subsection (d). “(5) States without regional transportation planning organizations. If a State chooses not to establish or designate a regional transportation planning organization, the State shall consult with affected nonmetropolitan local officials to determine projects that may be of regional significance.”
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SEC. 20007. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. Section 5307 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5307. Urbanized area formula grants “(a) General Authority. “(1) Grants. The Secretary may make grants under this section for— “(A) capital projects; “(B) planning; “(C) job access and reverse commute projects; and “(D) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census. “(2) Special rule. The Secretary may make grants under this section to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation, excluding rail fixed guideway, in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census— “(A) for public transportation systems that operate 75 or fewer buses in fixed route service during peak service hours, in an amount not to exceed 75 percent of the share of the apportionment which is attributable to such systems within the urbanized area, as measured by vehicle revenue hours; and “(B) for public transportation systems that operate a minimum of 76 buses and a maximum of 100 buses in fixed route service during peak service hours, in an amount not to exceed 50 percent of the share of the apportionment which is attributable to such systems within the urbanized area, as measured by vehicle revenue hours. “(b) Program of Projects. Each recipient of a grant shall— “(1) make available to the public information on amounts available to the recipient under this section; “(2) develop, in consultation with interested parties, including private transportation providers, a proposed program of projects for activities to be financed; “(3) publish a proposed program of projects in a way that affected individuals, private transportation providers, and local elected officials have the opportunity to examine the proposed program and submit comments on the proposed program and the performance of the recipient; “(4) provide an opportunity for a public hearing in which to obtain the views of individuals on the proposed program of projects; “(5) ensure that the proposed program of projects provides for the coordination of public transportation services assisted under section 5336 of this title with transportation services assisted from other United States Government sources; “(6) consider comments and views received, especially those of private transportation providers, in preparing the final program of projects; and “(7) make the final program of projects available to the public. “(c) Grant Recipient Requirements. A recipient may receive a grant in a fiscal year only if— “(1) the recipient, within the time the Secretary prescribes, submits a final program of projects prepared under subsection (b) of this section and a certification for that fiscal year that the recipient (including a person receiving amounts from a Governor under this section)— “(A) has or will have the legal, financial, and technical capacity to carry out the program, including safety and security aspects of the program; “(B) has or will have satisfactory continuing control over the use of equipment and facilities; “(C) will maintain equipment and facilities; “(D) will ensure that, during non-peak hours for transportation using or involving a facility or equipment of a project financed under this section, a fare that is not more than 50 percent of the peak hour fare will be charged for any— “(i) senior; “(ii) individual who, because of illness, injury, age, congenital malfunction, or other incapacity or temporary or permanent disability (including an individual who is a wheelchair user or has semiambulatory capability), cannot use a public transportation service or a public transportation facility effectively without special facilities, planning, or design; and “(iii) individual presenting a Medicare card issued to that individual under title II or XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. and 1395 et seq.); “(E) in carrying out a procurement under this section, will comply with sections 5323 and 5325; “(F) has complied with subsection (b) of this section; “(G) has available and will provide the required amounts as provided by subsection (d) of this section; “(H) will comply with sections 5303 and 5304; “(I) has a locally developed process to solicit and consider public comment before raising a fare or carrying out a major reduction of transportation; “(J)(i) will expend for each fiscal year for public transportation security projects, including increased lighting in or adjacent to a public transportation system (including bus stops, subway stations, parking lots, and garages), increased camera surveillance of an area in or adjacent to that system, providing an emergency telephone line to contact law enforcement or security personnel in an area in or adjacent to that system, and any other project intended to increase the security and safety of an existing or planned public transportation system, at least 1 percent of the amount the recipient receives for each fiscal year under section 5336 of this title; or “(ii) has decided that the expenditure for security projects is not necessary; “(K) in the case of a recipient for an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census— “(i) will expend not less than 1 percent of the amount the recipient receives each fiscal year under this section for associated transit improvements, as defined in section 5302; and “(ii) will submit an annual report listing projects carried out in the preceding fiscal year with those funds; and “(L) will comply with section 5329(d); and “(2) the Secretary accepts the certification. “(d) Government Share of Costs. “(1) Capital projects. A grant for a capital project under this section shall be for 80 percent of the net project cost of the project. The recipient may provide additional local matching amounts. “(2) Operating expenses. A grant for operating expenses under this section may not exceed 50 percent of the net project cost of the project. “(3) Remaining costs. Subject to paragraph (4), the remainder of the net project costs shall be provided— “(A) in cash from non-Government sources other than revenues from providing public transportation services; “(B) from revenues from the sale of advertising and concessions; “(C) from an undistributed cash surplus, a replacement or depreciation cash fund or reserve, or new capital; “(D) from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to a department or agency of the Government (other than the Department of Transportation) that are eligible to be expended for transportation; and “(E) from amounts received under a service agreement with a State or local social service agency or private social service organization. “(4) Use of certain funds. For purposes of subparagraphs (D) and (E) of paragraph (3), the prohibitions on the use of funds for matching requirements under section 403(a)(5)(C)(vii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 603(a)(5)(C)(vii)) shall not apply to Federal or State funds to be used for transportation purposes. “(e) Undertaking Projects in Advance. “(1) Payment. The Secretary may pay the Government share of the net project cost to a State or local governmental authority that carries out any part of a project eligible under subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(1) without the aid of amounts of the Government and according to all applicable procedures and requirements if— “(A) the recipient applies for the payment; “(B) the Secretary approves the payment; and “(C) before carrying out any part of the project, the Secretary approves the plans and specifications for the part in the same way as for other projects under this section. “(2) Approval of application. The Secretary may approve an application under paragraph (1) of this subsection only if an authorization for this section is in effect for the fiscal year to which the application applies. The Secretary may not approve an application if the payment will be more than— “(A) the recipient’s expected apportionment under section 5336 of this title if the total amount authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year to carry out this section is appropriated; less “(B) the maximum amount of the apportionment that may be made available for projects for operating expenses under this section. “(3) Financing costs. “(A) In general. The cost of carrying out part of a project includes the amount of interest earned and payable on bonds issued by the recipient to the extent proceeds of the bonds are expended in carrying out the part. “(B) Limitation on the amount of interest. The amount of interest allowed under this paragraph may not be more than the most favorable financing terms reasonably available for the project at the time of borrowing. “(C) Certification. The applicant shall certify, in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary, that the applicant has shown reasonable diligence in seeking the most favorable financing terms. “(f) Reviews, Audits, and Evaluations. “(1) Annual review. “(A) In general. At least annually, the Secretary shall carry out, or require a recipient to have carried out independently, reviews and audits the Secretary considers appropriate to establish whether the recipient has carried out— “(i) the activities proposed under subsection (c) of this section in a timely and effective way and can continue to do so; and “(ii) those activities and its certifications and has used amounts of the Government in the way required by law. “(B) Auditing procedures. An audit of the use of amounts of the Government shall comply with the auditing procedures of the Comptroller General. “(2) Triennial review. At least once every 3 years, the Secretary shall review and evaluate completely the performance of a recipient in carrying out the recipient’s program, specifically referring to compliance with statutory and administrative requirements and the extent to which actual program activities are consistent with the activities proposed under subsection (c) of this section and the planning process required under sections 5303, 5304, and 5305 of this title. To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall coordinate such reviews with any related State or local reviews. “(3) Actions resulting from review, audit, or evaluation. The Secretary may take appropriate action consistent with a review, audit, and evaluation under this subsection, including making an appropriate adjustment in the amount of a grant or withdrawing the grant. “(g) Treatment. For purposes of this section, the United States Virgin Islands shall be treated as an urbanized area, as defined in section 5302. “(h) Passenger Ferry Grants. “(1) In general. The Secretary may make grants under this subsection to recipients for passenger ferry projects that are eligible for a grant under subsection (a). “(2) Grant requirements. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a grant under this subsection shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as a grant under subsection (a). “(3) Competitive process. The Secretary shall solicit grant applications and make grants for eligible projects on a competitive basis.”
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SEC. 20008. FIXED GUIDEWAY CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS. (a)1 In General.—Section 5309 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5309. Fixed guideway capital investment grants “(a) Definitions. In this section, the following definitions shall apply: “(1) Applicant. The term ‘applicant’ means a State or local governmental authority that applies for a grant under this section. 1

So in law. There are no other subsections in section 20008 as a result of the repeal of subsection (b) made by section 3030(a) of division A of Public Law 114–94.

 “(2) Core capacity improvement project. The term ‘core capacity improvement project’ means a substantial corridor-based capital investment in an existing fixed guideway system that increases the capacity of a corridor by not less than 10 percent. The term does not include project elements designed to maintain a state of good repair of the existing fixed guideway system. “(3) Corridor-based bus rapid transit project. The term ‘corridor-based bus rapid transit project’ means a small start project utilizing buses in which the project represents a substantial investment in a defined corridor as demonstrated by features that emulate the services provided by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems, including defined stations; traffic signal priority for public transportation vehicles; short headway bidirectional services for a substantial part of weekdays and weekend days; and any other features the Secretary may determine support a long-term corridor investment, but the majority of which does not operate in a separated right-of-way dedicated for public transportation use during peak periods. “(4) Fixed guideway bus rapid transit project. The term ‘fixed guideway bus rapid transit project’ means a bus capital project— “(A) in which the majority of the project operates in a separated right-of-way dedicated for public transportation use during peak periods; “(B) that represents a substantial investment in a single route in a defined corridor or subarea; and “(C) that includes features that emulate the services provided by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems, including— “(i) defined stations; “(ii) traffic signal priority for public transportation vehicles; “(iii) short headway bidirectional services for a substantial part of weekdays and weekend days; and “(iv) any other features the Secretary may determine are necessary to produce high-quality public transportation services that emulate the services provided by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems. “(5) New fixed guideway capital project. The term ‘new fixed guideway capital project’ means— “(A) a new fixed guideway project that is a minimum operable segment or extension to an existing fixed guideway system; or “(B) a fixed guideway bus rapid transit project that is a minimum operable segment or an extension to an existing bus rapid transit system. “(6) Program of interrelated projects. The term ‘program of interrelated projects’ means the simultaneous development of— “(A) 2 or more new fixed guideway capital projects or core capacity improvement projects; or “(B) 1 or more new fixed guideway capital projects and 1 or more core capacity improvement projects. “(7) Small start project. The term ‘small start project’ means a new fixed guideway capital project or corridor-based bus rapid transit project for which— “(A) the Federal assistance provided or to be provided under this section is less than $75,000,000; and “(B) the total estimated net capital cost is less than $250,000,000. “(b) General Authority. The Secretary may make grants under this section to State and local governmental authorities to assist in financing— “(1) new fixed guideway capital projects or small start projects, including the acquisition of real property, the initial acquisition of rolling stock for the system, the acquisition of rights-of-way, and relocation, for fixed guideway corridor development for projects in the advanced stages of project development or engineering; and “(2) core capacity improvement projects, including the acquisition of real property, the acquisition of rights-of-way, double tracking, signalization improvements, electrification, expanding system platforms, acquisition of rolling stock associated with corridor improvements increasing capacity, construction of infill stations, and such other capacity improvement projects as the Secretary determines are appropriate to increase the capacity of an existing fixed guideway system corridor by at least 10 percent. Core capacity improvement projects do not include elements to improve general station facilities or parking, or acquisition of rolling stock alone. “(c) Grant Requirements. “(1) In general. The Secretary may make a grant under this section for new fixed guideway capital projects, small start projects, or core capacity improvement projects, if the Secretary determines that— “(A) the project is part of an approved transportation plan required under sections 5303 and 5304; and “(B) the applicant has, or will have— “(i) the legal, financial, and technical capacity to carry out the project, including the safety and security aspects of the project; “(ii) satisfactory continuing control over the use of the equipment or facilities; and “(iii) the technical and financial capacity to maintain new and existing equipment and facilities. “(2) Certification. An applicant that has submitted the certifications required under subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (H) of section 5307(c)(1) shall be deemed to have provided sufficient information upon which the Secretary may make the determinations required under this subsection. “(3) Technical capacity. The Secretary shall use an expedited technical capacity review process for applicants that have recently and successfully completed at least 1 new fixed guideway capital project, or core capacity improvement project, if— “(A) the applicant achieved budget, cost, and ridership outcomes for the project that are consistent with or better than projections; and “(B) the applicant demonstrates that the applicant continues to have the staff expertise and other resources necessary to implement a new project. “(4) Recipient requirements. A recipient of a grant awarded under this section shall be subject to all terms, conditions, requirements, and provisions that the Secretary determines to be necessary or appropriate for purposes of this section. “(d) New Fixed Guideway Grants. “(1) Project development phase. “(A) Entrance into project development phase. A new fixed guideway capital project shall enter into the project development phase when— “(i) the applicant— “(I) submits a letter to the Secretary describing the project and requesting entry into the project development phase; and “(II) initiates activities required to be carried out under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to the project; and “(ii) the Secretary— “(I) responds in writing to the applicant within 45 days whether the information provided is sufficient to enter into the project development phase, including, when necessary, a detailed description of any information deemed insufficient; and “(II) provides concurrent notice to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives of whether the new fixed guideway capital project is entering the project development phase. “(B) Activities during project development phase. Concurrent with the analysis required to be made under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), each applicant shall develop sufficient information to enable the Secretary to make findings of project justification, policies and land use patterns that promote public transportation, and local financial commitment under this subsection. “(C) Completion of project development activities required. “(i) In general. Not later than 2 years after the date on which a project enters into the project development phase, the applicant shall complete the activities required to obtain a project rating under subsection (g)(2) and submit completed documentation to the Secretary. “(ii) Extension of time. Upon the request of an applicant, the Secretary may extend the time period under clause (i), if the applicant submits to the Secretary— “(I) a reasonable plan for completing the activities required under this paragraph; and “(II) an estimated time period within which the applicant will complete such activities. “(2) Engineering phase. “(A) In general. A new fixed guideway capital project may advance to the engineering phase upon completion of activities required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), as demonstrated by a record of decision with respect to the project, a finding that the project has no significant impact, or a determination that the project is categorically excluded, only if the Secretary determines that the project— “(i) is selected as the locally preferred alternative at the completion of the process required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); “(ii) is adopted into the metropolitan transportation plan required under section 5303; “(iii) is justified based on a comprehensive review of the project’s mobility improvements, the project’s environmental benefits, congestion relief associated with the project, economic development effects associated with the project, policies and land use patterns of the project that support public transportation, and the project’s cost-effectiveness as measured by cost per rider; “(iv) is supported by policies and land use patterns that promote public transportation, including plans for future land use and rezoning, and economic development around public transportation stations; and “(v) is supported by an acceptable degree of local financial commitment (including evidence of stable and dependable financing sources), as required under subsection (f). “(B) Determination that project is justified. In making a determination under subparagraph (A)(iii), the Secretary shall evaluate, analyze, and consider— “(i) the reliability of the forecasting methods used to estimate costs and utilization made by the recipient and the contractors to the recipient; and “(ii) population density and current public transportation ridership in the transportation corridor. “(e) Core Capacity Improvement Projects. “(1) Project development phase. “(A) Entrance into project development phase. A core capacity improvement project shall be deemed to have entered into the project development phase if— “(i) the applicant— “(I) submits a letter to the Secretary describing the project and requesting entry into the project development phase; and “(II) initiates activities required to be carried out under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to the project; and “(ii) the Secretary— “(I) responds in writing to the applicant within 45 days whether the information provided is sufficient to enter into the project development phase, including when necessary a detailed description of any information deemed insufficient; and “(II) provides concurrent notice to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives of whether the core capacity improvement project is entering the project development phase. “(B) Activities during project development phase. Concurrent with the analysis required to be made under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), each applicant shall develop sufficient information to enable the Secretary to make findings of project justification and local financial commitment under this subsection. “(C) Completion of project development activities required. “(i) In general. Not later than 2 years after the date on which a project enters into the project development phase, the applicant shall complete the activities required to obtain a project rating under subsection (g)(2) and submit completed documentation to the Secretary. “(ii) Extension of time. Upon the request of an applicant, the Secretary may extend the time period under clause (i), if the applicant submits to the Secretary— “(I) a reasonable plan for completing the activities required under this paragraph; and “(II) an estimated time period within which the applicant will complete such activities. “(2) Engineering phase. “(A) In general. A core capacity improvement project may advance into the engineering phase upon completion of activities required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), as demonstrated by a record of decision with respect to the project, a finding that the project has no significant impact, or a determination that the project is categorically excluded, only if the Secretary determines that the project— “(i) is selected as the locally preferred alternative at the completion of the process required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; “(ii) is adopted into the metropolitan transportation plan required under section 5303; “(iii) is in a corridor that is— “(I) at or over capacity; or “(II) projected to be at or over capacity within the next 5 years; “(iv) is justified based on a comprehensive review of the project’s mobility improvements, the project’s environmental benefits, congestion relief associated with the project, economic development effects associated with the project, the capacity needs of the corridor, and the project’s cost-effectiveness as measured by cost per rider; and “(v) is supported by an acceptable degree of local financial commitment (including evidence of stable and dependable financing sources), as required under subsection (f). “(B) Determination that project is justified. In making a determination under subparagraph (A)(iv), the Secretary shall evaluate, analyze, and consider— “(i) the reliability of the forecasting methods used to estimate costs and utilization made by the recipient and the contractors to the recipient; “(ii) whether the project will increase capacity at least 10 percent in a corridor; “(iii) whether the project will improve interconnectivity among existing systems; and “(iv) whether the project will improve environmental outcomes. “(f) Financing Sources. “(1) Requirements. In determining whether a project is supported by an acceptable degree of local financial commitment and shows evidence of stable and dependable financing sources for purposes of subsection (d)(2)(A)(v) or (e)(2)(A)(v), the Secretary shall require that— “(A) the proposed project plan provides for the availability of contingency amounts that the Secretary determines to be reasonable to cover unanticipated cost increases or funding shortfalls; “(B) each proposed local source of capital and operating financing is stable, reliable, and available within the proposed project timetable; and “(C) local resources are available to recapitalize, maintain, and operate the overall existing and proposed public transportation system, including essential feeder bus and other services necessary to achieve the projected ridership levels without requiring a reduction in existing public transportation services or level of service to operate the project. “(2) Considerations. In assessing the stability, reliability, and availability of proposed sources of local financing for purposes of subsection (d)(2)(A)(v) or (e)(2)(A)(v), the Secretary shall consider— “(A) the reliability of the forecasting methods used to estimate costs and revenues made by the recipient and the contractors to the recipient; “(B) existing grant commitments; “(C) the degree to which financing sources are dedicated to the proposed purposes; “(D) any debt obligation that exists, or is proposed by the recipient, for the proposed project or other public transportation purpose; “(E) the extent to which the project has a local financial commitment that exceeds the required non-Government share of the cost of the project; and “(F) private contributions to the project, including cost-effective project delivery, management or transfer of project risks, expedited project schedule, financial partnering, and other public-private partnership strategies. “(g) Project Advancement and Ratings. “(1) Project advancement. A new fixed guideway capital project or core capacity improvement project proposed to be carried out using a grant under this section may not advance from the project development phase to the engineering phase, or from the engineering phase to the construction phase, unless the Secretary determines that— “(A) the project meets the applicable requirements under this section; and “(B) there is a reasonable likelihood that the project will continue to meet the requirements under this section. “(2) Ratings. “(A) Overall rating. In making a determination under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall evaluate and rate a project as a whole on a 5-point scale (high, medium-high, medium, medium-low, or low) based on— “(i) in the case of a new fixed guideway capital project, the project justification criteria under subsection (d)(2)(A)(iii), the policies and land use patterns that support public transportation, and the degree of local financial commitment; and “(ii) in the case of a core capacity improvement project, the capacity needs of the corridor, the project justification criteria under subsection (e)(2)(A)(iv), and the degree of local financial commitment. “(B) Individual ratings for each criterion. In rating a project under this paragraph, the Secretary shall— “(i) provide, in addition to the overall project rating under subparagraph (A), individual ratings for each of the criteria established under subsection (d)(2)(A)(iii) or (e)(2)(A)(iv), as applicable; and “(ii) give comparable, but not necessarily equal, numerical weight to each of the criteria established under subsections (d)(2)(A)(iii) or (e)(2)(A)(iv), as applicable, in calculating the overall project rating under clause (i). “(C) Medium rating not required. The Secretary shall not require that any single project justification criterion meet or exceed a ‘medium’ rating in order to advance the project from one phase to another. “(3) Warrants. The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, develop and use special warrants for making a project justification determination under subsection (d)(2) or (e)(2), as applicable, for a project proposed to be funded using a grant under this section, if— “(A) the share of the cost of the project to be provided under this section does not exceed— “(i) $100,000,000; or “(ii) 50 percent of the total cost of the project; “(B) the applicant requests the use of the warrants; “(C) the applicant certifies that its existing public transportation system is in a state of good repair; and “(D) the applicant meets any other requirements that the Secretary considers appropriate to carry out this subsection. “(4) Letters of intent and early systems work agreements. In order to expedite a project under this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, issue letters of intent and enter into early systems work agreements upon issuance of a record of decision for projects that receive an overall project rating of medium or better. “(5) Policy guidance. The Secretary shall issue policy guidance regarding the review and evaluation process and criteria— “(A) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012; and “(B) each time the Secretary makes significant changes to the process and criteria, but not less frequently than once every 2 years. “(6) Rules. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, the Secretary shall issue rules establishing an evaluation and rating process for— “(A) new fixed guideway capital projects that is based on the results of project justification, policies and land use patterns that promote public transportation, and local financial commitment, as required under this subsection; and “(B) core capacity improvement projects that is based on the results of the capacity needs of the corridor, project justification, and local financial commitment. “(7) Applicability. This subsection shall not apply to a project for which the Secretary issued a letter of intent, entered into a full funding grant agreement, or entered into a project construction agreement before the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012. “(h) Small Start Projects. “(1) In general. A small start project shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection. “(2) Project development phase. “(A) Entrance into project development phase. A new small starts project shall enter into the project development phase when— “(i) the applicant— “(I) submits a letter to the Secretary describing the project and requesting entry into the project development phase; and “(II) initiates activities required to be carried out under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to the project; and “(ii) the Secretary— “(I) responds in writing to the applicant within 45 days whether the information provided is sufficient to enter into the project development phase, including, when necessary, a detailed description of any information deemed insufficient; and “(II) provides concurrent notice to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives of whether the small starts project is entering the project development phase. “(B) Activities during project development phase. Concurrent with the analysis required to be made under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), each applicant shall develop sufficient information to enable the Secretary to make findings of project justification, policies and land use patterns that promote public transportation, and local financial commitment under this subsection. “(3) Selection criteria. The Secretary may provide Federal assistance for a small start project under this subsection only if the Secretary determines that the project— “(A) has been adopted as the locally preferred alternative as part of the metropolitan transportation plan required under section 5303; “(B) is based on the results of an analysis of the benefits of the project as set forth in paragraph (4); and “(C) is supported by an acceptable degree of local financial commitment. “(4) Evaluation of benefits and federal investment. In making a determination for a small start project under paragraph (3)(B), the Secretary shall analyze, evaluate, and consider the following evaluation criteria for the project (as compared to a no-action alternative): mobility improvements, environmental benefits, congestion relief, economic development effects associated with the project, policies and land use patterns that support public transportation and cost-effectiveness as measured by cost per rider. “(5) Evaluation of local financial commitment. For purposes of paragraph (3)(C), the Secretary shall require that each proposed local source of capital and operating financing is stable, reliable, and available within the proposed project timetable. “(6) Ratings. In carrying out paragraphs (4) and (5) for a small start project, the Secretary shall evaluate and rate the project on a 5-point scale (high, medium-high, medium, medium-low, or low) based on an evaluation of the benefits of the project as compared to the Federal assistance to be provided and the degree of local financial commitment, as required under this subsection. In rating the projects, the Secretary shall provide, in addition to the overall project rating, individual ratings for each of the criteria established by this subsection and shall give comparable, but not necessarily equal, numerical weight to the benefits that the project will bring to the community in calculating the overall project rating. “(7) Grants and expedited grant agreements. “(A) In general. The Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall provide Federal assistance under this subsection in a single grant. If the Secretary cannot provide such a single grant, the Secretary may execute an expedited grant agreement in order to include a commitment on the part of the Secretary to provide funding for the project in future fiscal years. “(B) Terms of expedited grant agreements. In executing an expedited grant agreement under this subsection, the Secretary may include in the agreement terms similar to those established under subsection (k)(2). “(C) Notice of proposed grants and expedited grant agreements. At least 10 days before making a grant award or entering into a grant agreement for a project under this subsection, the Secretary shall notify, in writing, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate of the proposed grant or expedited grant agreement, as well as the evaluations and ratings for the project. “(i) Programs of Interrelated Projects. “(1) Project development phase. A federally funded project in a program of interrelated projects shall advance through project development as provided in subsection (d) or (e), as applicable. “(2) Engineering phase. A federally funded project in a program of interrelated projects may advance into the engineering phase upon completion of activities required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), as demonstrated by a record of decision with respect to the project, a finding that the project has no significant impact, or a determination that the project is categorically excluded, only if the Secretary determines that— “(A) the project is selected as the locally preferred alternative at the completion of the process required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; “(B) the project is adopted into the metropolitan transportation plan required under section 5303; “(C) the program of interrelated projects involves projects that have a logical connectivity to one another; “(D) the program of interrelated projects, when evaluated as a whole, meets the requirements of subsection (d)(2) or (e)(2), as applicable; “(E) the program of interrelated projects is supported by a program implementation plan demonstrating that construction will begin on each of the projects in the program of interrelated projects within a reasonable time frame; and “(F) the program of interrelated projects is supported by an acceptable degree of local financial commitment, as described in subsection (f). “(3) Project advancement and ratings. “(A) Project advancement. A project receiving a grant under this section that is part of a program of interrelated projects may not advance from the project development phase to the engineering phase, or from the engineering phase to the construction phase, unless the Secretary determines that the program of interrelated projects meets the applicable requirements of this section and there is a reasonable likelihood that the program will continue to meet such requirements. “(B) Ratings. “(i) Overall rating. In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall evaluate and rate a program of interrelated projects on a 5-point scale (high, medium-high, medium, medium-low, or low) based on the criteria described in paragraph (2). “(ii) Individual rating for each criterion. In rating a program of interrelated projects, the Secretary shall provide, in addition to the overall program rating, individual ratings for each of the criteria described in paragraph (2) and shall give comparable, but not necessarily equal, numerical weight to each such criterion in calculating the overall program rating. “(iii) Medium rating not required. The Secretary shall not require that any single criterion described in paragraph (2) meet or exceed a ‘medium’ rating in order to advance the program of interrelated projects from one phase to another. “(4) Annual review. “(A) Review required. The Secretary shall annually review the program implementation plan required under paragraph (2)(E) to determine whether the program of interrelated projects is adhering to its schedule. “(B) Extension of time. If a program of interrelated projects is not adhering to its schedule, the Secretary may, upon the request of the applicant, grant an extension of time if the applicant submits a reasonable plan that includes— “(i) evidence of continued adequate funding; and “(ii) an estimated time frame for completing the program of interrelated projects. “(C) Satisfactory progress required. If the Secretary determines that a program of interrelated projects is not making satisfactory progress, no Federal funds shall be provided for a project within the program of interrelated projects. “(5) Failure to carry out program of interrelated projects. “(A) Repayment required. If an applicant does not carry out the program of interrelated projects within a reasonable time, for reasons within the control of the applicant, the applicant shall repay all Federal funds provided for the program, and any reasonable interest and penalty charges that the Secretary may establish. “(B) Crediting of funds received. Any funds received by the Government under this paragraph, other than interest and penalty charges, shall be credited to the appropriation account from which the funds were originally derived. “(6) Non-federal funds. Any non-Federal funds committed to a project in a program of interrelated projects may be used to meet a non-Government share requirement for any other project in the program of interrelated projects, if the Government share of the cost of each project within the program of interrelated projects does not exceed 80 percent. “(7) Priority. In making grants under this section, the Secretary may give priority to programs of interrelated projects for which the non-Government share of the cost of the projects included in the programs of interrelated projects exceeds the non-Government share required under subsection (l). “(8) Non-government projects. Including a project not financed by the Government in a program of interrelated projects does not impose Government requirements that would not otherwise apply to the project. “(j) Previously Issued Letter of Intent or Full Funding Grant Agreement. Subsections (d) and (e) shall not apply to projects for which the Secretary has issued a letter of intent, approved entry into final design, entered into a full funding grant agreement, or entered into a project construction grant agreement before the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012. “(k) Letters of Intent, Full Funding Grant Agreements, and Early Systems Work Agreements. “(1) Letters of intent. “(A) Amounts intended to be obligated. The Secretary may issue a letter of intent to an applicant announcing an intention to obligate, for a new fixed guideway capital project or core capacity improvement project, an amount from future available budget authority specified in law that is not more than the amount stipulated as the financial participation of the Secretary in the project. When a letter is issued for a capital project under this section, the amount shall be sufficient to complete at least an operable segment. “(B) Treatment. The issuance of a letter under subparagraph (A) is deemed not to be an obligation under sections 1108(c), 1501, and 1502(a) of title 31 or an administrative commitment. “(2) Full funding grant agreements. “(A) In general. A new fixed guideway capital project or core capacity improvement project shall be carried out through a full funding grant agreement. “(B) Criteria. The Secretary shall enter into a full funding grant agreement, based on the evaluations and ratings required under subsection (d), (e), or (i), as applicable, with each grantee receiving assistance for a new fixed guideway capital project or core capacity improvement project that has been rated as high, medium-high, or medium, in accordance with subsection (g)(2)(A) or (i)(3)(B), as applicable. “(C) Terms. A full funding grant agreement shall— “(i) establish the terms of participation by the Government in a new fixed guideway capital project or core capacity improvement project; “(ii) establish the maximum amount of Federal financial assistance for the project; “(iii) include the period of time for completing the project, even if that period extends beyond the period of an authorization; and “(iv) make timely and efficient management of the project easier according to the law of the United States. “(D) Special financial rules. “(i) In general. A full funding grant agreement under this paragraph obligates an amount of available budget authority specified in law and may include a commitment, contingent on amounts to be specified in law in advance for commitments under this paragraph, to obligate an additional amount from future available budget authority specified in law. “(ii) Statement of contingent commitment. The agreement shall state that the contingent commitment is not an obligation of the Government. “(iii) Interest and other financing costs. Interest and other financing costs of efficiently carrying out a part of the project within a reasonable time are a cost of carrying out the project under a full funding grant agreement, except that eligible costs may not be more than the cost of the most favorable financing terms reasonably available for the project at the time of borrowing. The applicant shall certify, in a way satisfactory to the Secretary, that the applicant has shown reasonable diligence in seeking the most favorable financing terms. “(iv) Completion of operable segment. The amount stipulated in an agreement under this paragraph for a new fixed guideway capital project shall be sufficient to complete at least an operable segment. “(E) Before and after study. “(i) In general. A full funding grant agreement under this paragraph shall require the applicant to conduct a study that— “(I) describes and analyzes the impacts of the new fixed guideway capital project or core capacity improvement project on public transportation services and public transportation ridership; “(II) evaluates the consistency of predicted and actual project characteristics and performance; and “(III) identifies reasons for differences between predicted and actual outcomes. “(ii) Information collection and analysis plan. “(I) Submission of plan. Applicants seeking a full funding grant agreement under this paragraph shall submit a complete plan for the collection and analysis of information to identify the impacts of the new fixed guideway capital project or core capacity improvement project and the accuracy of the forecasts prepared during the development of the project. Preparation of this plan shall be included in the full funding grant agreement as an eligible activity. “(II) Contents of plan. The plan submitted under subclause (I) shall provide for— “(aa) collection of data on the current public transportation system regarding public transportation service levels and ridership patterns, including origins and destinations, access modes, trip purposes, and rider characteristics; “(bb) documentation of the predicted scope, service levels, capital costs, operating costs, and ridership of the project; “(cc) collection of data on the public transportation system 2 years after the opening of a new fixed guideway capital project or core capacity improvement project, including analogous information on public transportation service levels and ridership patterns and information on the as-built scope, capital, and financing costs of the project; and “(dd) analysis of the consistency of predicted project characteristics with actual outcomes. “(F) Collection of data on current system. To be eligible for a full funding grant agreement under this paragraph, recipients shall have collected data on the current system, according to the plan required under subparagraph (E)(ii), before the beginning of construction of the proposed new fixed guideway capital project or core capacity improvement project. Collection of this data shall be included in the full funding grant agreement as an eligible activity. “(3) Early systems work agreements. “(A) Conditions. The Secretary may enter into an early systems work agreement with an applicant if a record of decision under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) has been issued on the project and the Secretary finds there is reason to believe— “(i) a full funding grant agreement for the project will be made; and “(ii) the terms of the work agreement will promote ultimate completion of the project more rapidly and at less cost. “(B) Contents. “(i) In general. An early systems work agreement under this paragraph obligates budget authority available under this chapter and title 23 and shall provide for reimbursement of preliminary costs of carrying out the project, including land acquisition, timely procurement of system elements for which specifications are decided, and other activities the Secretary decides are appropriate to make efficient, long-term project management easier. “(ii) Contingent commitment. An early systems work agreement may include a commitment, contingent on amounts to be specified in law in advance for commitments under this paragraph, to obligate an additional amount from future available budget authority specified in law. “(iii) Period covered. An early systems work agreement under this paragraph shall cover the period of time the Secretary considers appropriate. The period may extend beyond the period of current authorization. “(iv) Interest and other financing costs. Interest and other financing costs of efficiently carrying out the early systems work agreement within a reasonable time are a cost of carrying out the agreement, except that eligible costs may not be more than the cost of the most favorable financing terms reasonably available for the project at the time of borrowing. The applicant shall certify, in a way satisfactory to the Secretary, that the applicant has shown reasonable diligence in seeking the most favorable financing terms. “(v) Failure to carry out project. If an applicant does not carry out the project for reasons within the control of the applicant, the applicant shall repay all Federal grant funds awarded for the project from all Federal funding sources, for all project activities, facilities, and equipment, plus reasonable interest and penalty charges allowable by law or established by the Secretary in the early systems work agreement. “(vi) Crediting of funds received. Any funds received by the Government under this paragraph, other than interest and penalty charges, shall be credited to the appropriation account from which the funds were originally derived. “(4) Limitation on amounts. “(A) In general. The Secretary may enter into full funding grant agreements under this subsection for new fixed guideway capital projects and core capacity improvement projects that contain contingent commitments to incur obligations in such amounts as the Secretary determines are appropriate. “(B) Appropriation required. An obligation may be made under this subsection only when amounts are appropriated for the obligation. “(5) Notification to congress. At least 30 days before issuing a letter of intent, entering into a full funding grant agreement, or entering into an early systems work agreement under this section, the Secretary shall notify, in writing, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives of the proposed letter or agreement. The Secretary shall include with the notification a copy of the proposed letter or agreement as well as the evaluations and ratings for the project. “(l) Government Share of Net Capital Project Cost. “(1) In general. Based on engineering studies, studies of economic feasibility, and information on the expected use of equipment or facilities, the Secretary shall estimate the net capital project cost. A grant for a fixed guideway project or small start project shall not exceed 80 percent of the net capital project cost. A grant for a core capacity project shall not exceed 80 percent of the net capital project cost of the incremental cost of increasing the capacity in the corridor. “(2) Adjustment for completion under budget. The Secretary may adjust the final net capital project cost of a new fixed guideway capital project or core capacity improvement project evaluated under subsection (d), (e), or (i) to include the cost of eligible activities not included in the originally defined project if the Secretary determines that the originally defined project has been completed at a cost that is significantly below the original estimate. “(3) Maximum government share. The Secretary may provide a higher grant percentage than requested by the grant recipient if— “(A) the Secretary determines that the net capital project cost of the project is not more than 10 percent higher than the net capital project cost estimated at the time the project was approved for advancement into the engineering phase; and “(B) the ridership estimated for the project is not less than 90 percent of the ridership estimated for the project at the time the project was approved for advancement into the engineering phase. “(4) Remainder of net capital project cost. The remainder of the net capital project cost shall be provided from an undistributed cash surplus, a replacement or depreciation cash fund or reserve, or new capital. “(5) Limitation on statutory construction. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the Secretary to require a non-Federal financial commitment for a project that is more than 20 percent of the net capital project cost. “(6) Special rule for rolling stock costs. In addition to amounts allowed pursuant to paragraph (1), a planned extension to a fixed guideway system may include the cost of rolling stock previously purchased if the applicant satisfies the Secretary that only amounts other than amounts provided by the Government were used and that the purchase was made for use on the extension. A refund or reduction of the remainder may be made only if a refund of a proportional amount of the grant of the Government is made at the same time. “(7) Limitation on applicability. This subsection shall not apply to projects for which the Secretary entered into a full funding grant agreement before the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012. “(8) Special rule for fixed guideway bus rapid transit projects. For up to three fixed-guideway bus rapid transit projects each fiscal year the Secretary shall— “(A) establish a Government share of at least 80 percent; and “(B) not lower the project’s rating for degree of local financial commitment for purposes of subsections (d)(2)(A)(v) or (h)(3)(C) as a result of the Government share specified in this paragraph. “(m) Undertaking Projects in Advance. “(1) In general. The Secretary may pay the Government share of the net capital project cost to a State or local governmental authority that carries out any part of a project described in this section without the aid of amounts of the Government and according to all applicable procedures and requirements if— “(A) the State or local governmental authority applies for the payment; “(B) the Secretary approves the payment; and “(C) before the State or local governmental authority carries out the part of the project, the Secretary approves the plans and specifications for the part in the same way as other projects under this section. “(2) Financing costs. “(A) In general. The cost of carrying out part of a project includes the amount of interest earned and payable on bonds issued by the State or local governmental authority to the extent proceeds of the bonds are expended in carrying out the part. “(B) Limitation on amount of interest. The amount of interest under this paragraph may not be more than the most favorable interest terms reasonably available for the project at the time of borrowing. “(C) Certification. The applicant shall certify, in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary, that the applicant has shown reasonable diligence in seeking the most favorable financing terms. “(n) Availability of Amounts. “(1) In general. An amount made available or appropriated for a new fixed guideway capital project or core capacity improvement project shall remain available to that project for 5 fiscal years, including the fiscal year in which the amount is made available or appropriated. Any amounts that are unobligated to the project at the end of the 5-fiscal-year period may be used by the Secretary for any purpose under this section. “(2) Use of deobligated amounts. An amount available under this section that is deobligated may be used for any purpose under this section. “(o) Reports on New Fixed Guideway and Core Capacity Improvement Projects. “(1) Annual report on funding recommendations. Not later than the first Monday in February of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report that includes— “(A) a proposal of allocations of amounts to be available to finance grants for projects under this section among applicants for these amounts; “(B) evaluations and ratings, as required under subsections (d), (e), and (i), for each such project that is in project development, engineering, or has received a full funding grant agreement; and “(C) recommendations of such projects for funding based on the evaluations and ratings and on existing commitments and anticipated funding levels for the next 3 fiscal years based on information currently available to the Secretary. “(2) Reports on before and after studies. Not later than the first Monday in August of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the committees described in paragraph (1) a report containing a summary of the results of any studies conducted under subsection (k)(2)(E). “(3) Biennial gao review. The Comptroller General of the United States shall— “(A) conduct a biennial review of— “(i) the processes and procedures for evaluating, rating, and recommending new fixed guideway capital projects and core capacity improvement projects; and “(ii) the Secretary’s implementation of such processes and procedures; and “(B) report to Congress on the results of such review by May 31 of each year.”
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SEC. 20009. MOBILITY OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. Section 5310 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5310. Formula grants for the enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities “(a) Definitions. In this section, the following definitions shall apply: “(1) Recipient. The term ‘recipient’ means a designated recipient or a State that receives a grant under this section directly. “(2) Subrecipient. The term ‘subrecipient’ means a State or local governmental authority, a private nonprofit organization, or an operator of public transportation that receives a grant under this section indirectly through a recipient. “(b) General Authority. “(1) Grants. The Secretary may make grants under this section to recipients for— “(A) public transportation projects planned, designed, and carried out to meet the special needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities when public transportation is insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable; “(B) public transportation projects that exceed the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.); “(C) public transportation projects that improve access to fixed route service and decrease reliance by individuals with disabilities on complementary paratransit; and “(D) alternatives to public transportation that assist seniors and individuals with disabilities with transportation. “(2) Limitations for capital projects. “(A) Amount available. The amount available for capital projects under paragraph (1)(A) shall be not less than 55 percent of the funds apportioned to the recipient under this section. “(B) Allocation to subrecipients. A recipient of a grant under paragraph (1)(A) may allocate the amounts provided under the grant to— “(i) a private nonprofit organization; or “(ii) a State or local governmental authority that— “(I) is approved by a State to coordinate services for seniors and individuals with disabilities; or “(II) certifies that there are no private nonprofit organizations readily available in the area to provide the services described in paragraph (1)(A). “(3) Administrative expenses. A recipient may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts apportioned to the recipient under this section to administer, plan, and provide technical assistance for a project funded under this section. “(4) Eligible capital expenses. The acquisition of public transportation services is an eligible capital expense under this section. “(5) Coordination. “(A) Department of transportation. To the maximum extent feasible, the Secretary shall coordinate activities under this section with related activities under other Federal departments and agencies. “(B) Other federal agencies and nonprofit organizations. A State or local governmental authority or nonprofit organization that receives assistance from Government sources (other than the Department of Transportation) for nonemergency transportation services shall— “(i) participate and coordinate with recipients of assistance under this chapter in the design and delivery of transportation services; and “(ii) participate in the planning for the transportation services described in clause (i). “(6) Program of projects. “(A) In general. Amounts made available to carry out this section may be used for transportation projects to assist in providing transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, if such transportation projects are included in a program of projects. “(B) Submission. A recipient shall annually submit a program of projects to the Secretary. “(C) Assurance. The program of projects submitted under subparagraph (B) shall contain an assurance that the program provides for the maximum feasible coordination of transportation services assisted under this section with transportation services assisted by other Government sources. “(7) Meal delivery for homebound individuals. A public transportation service provider that receives assistance under this section or section 5311(c) may coordinate and assist in regularly providing meal delivery service for homebound individuals, if the delivery service does not conflict with providing public transportation service or reduce service to public transportation passengers. “(c) Apportionment and Transfers. “(1) Formula. The Secretary shall apportion amounts made available to carry out this section as follows: “(A) Large urbanized areas. Sixty percent of the funds shall be apportioned among designated recipients for urbanized areas with a population of 200,000 or more individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census, in the ratio that— “(i) the number of seniors and individuals with disabilities in each such urbanized area; bears to “(ii) the number of seniors and individuals with disabilities in all such urbanized areas. “(B) Small urbanized areas. Twenty percent of the funds shall be apportioned among the States in the ratio that— “(i) the number of seniors and individuals with disabilities in urbanized areas with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census, in each State; bears to “(ii) the number of seniors and individuals with disabilities in urbanized areas with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census, in all States. “(C) Rural areas. Twenty percent of the funds shall be apportioned among the States in the ratio that— “(i) the number of seniors and individuals with disabilities in rural areas in each State; bears to “(ii) the number of seniors and individuals with disabilities in rural areas in all States. “(2) Areas served by projects. “(A) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph (B)— “(i) funds apportioned under paragraph (1)(A) shall be used for projects serving urbanized areas with a population of 200,000 or more individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census; “(ii) funds apportioned under paragraph (1)(B) shall be used for projects serving urbanized areas with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census; and “(iii) funds apportioned under paragraph (1)(C) shall be used for projects serving rural areas. “(B) Exceptions. A State may use funds apportioned to the State under subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1)— “(i) for a project serving an area other than an area specified in subparagraph (A)(ii) or (A)(iii), as the case may be, if the Governor of the State certifies that all of the objectives of this section are being met in the area specified in subparagraph (A)(ii) or (A)(iii); or “(ii) for a project anywhere in the State, if the State has established a statewide program for meeting the objectives of this section. “(C) Limited to eligible projects. Any funds transferred pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be made available only for eligible projects selected under this section. “(D) Consultation. A recipient may transfer an amount under subparagraph (B) only after consulting with responsible local officials, publicly owned operators of public transportation, and nonprofit providers in the area for which the amount was originally apportioned. “(d) Government Share of Costs. “(1) Capital projects. A grant for a capital project under this section shall be in an amount equal to 80 percent of the net capital costs of the project, as determined by the Secretary. “(2) Operating assistance. A grant made under this section for operating assistance may not exceed an amount equal to 50 percent of the net operating costs of the project, as determined by the Secretary. “(3) Remainder of net costs. The remainder of the net costs of a project carried out under this section— “(A) may be provided from an undistributed cash surplus, a replacement or depreciation cash fund or reserve, a service agreement with a State or local social service agency or a private social service organization, or new capital; and “(B) may be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available— “(i) to a department or agency of the Government (other than the Department of Transportation) that are eligible to be expended for transportation; or “(ii) to carry out the Federal lands highways program under section 204 of title 23. “(4) Use of certain funds. For purposes of paragraph (3)(B)(i), the prohibition under section 403(a)(5)(C)(vii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 603(a)(5)(C)(vii)) on the use of grant funds for matching requirements shall not apply to Federal or State funds to be used for transportation purposes. “(e) Grant Requirements. “(1) In general. A grant under this section shall be subject to the same requirements as a grant under section 5307, to the extent the Secretary determines appropriate. “(2) Certification requirements. “(A) Project selection and plan development. Before receiving a grant under this section, each recipient shall certify that— “(i) the projects selected by the recipient are included in a locally developed, coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan; “(ii) the plan described in clause (i) was developed and approved through a process that included participation by seniors, individuals with disabilities, representatives of public, private, and nonprofit transportation and human services providers, and other members of the public; and “(iii) to the maximum extent feasible, the services funded under this section will be coordinated with transportation services assisted by other Federal departments and agencies, including any transportation activities carried out by a recipient of a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services. “(B) Allocations to subrecipients. If a recipient allocates funds received under this section to subrecipients, the recipient shall certify that the funds are allocated on a fair and equitable basis. “(f) Competitive Process for Grants to Subrecipients. “(1) Areawide solicitations. A recipient of funds apportioned under subsection (c)(1)(A) may conduct, in cooperation with the appropriate metropolitan planning organization, an areawide solicitation for applications for grants under this section. “(2) Statewide solicitations. A recipient of funds apportioned under subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (c)(1) may conduct a statewide solicitation for applications for grants under this section. “(3) Application. If the recipient elects to engage in a competitive process, a recipient or subrecipient seeking to receive a grant from funds apportioned under subsection (c) shall submit to the recipient making the election an application in such form and in accordance with such requirements as the recipient making the election shall establish. “(g) Transfers of Facilities and Equipment. A recipient may transfer a facility or equipment acquired using a grant under this section to any other recipient eligible to receive assistance under this chapter, if— “(1) the recipient in possession of the facility or equipment consents to the transfer; and “(2) the facility or equipment will continue to be used as required under this section. “(h) Performance Measures. “(1) In general. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives making recommendations on the establishment of performance measures for grants under this section. Such report shall be developed in consultation with national nonprofit organizations that provide technical assistance and advocacy on issues related to transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. “(2) Measures. The performance measures to be considered in the report under paragraph (1) shall require the collection of quantitative and qualitative information, as available, concerning— “(A) modifications to the geographic coverage of transportation service, the quality of transportation service, or service times that increase the availability of transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities; “(B) ridership; “(C) accessibility improvements; and “(D) other measures, as the Secretary determines is appropriate.”
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SEC. 20010. FORMULA GRANTS FOR RURAL AREAS. Section 5311 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5311. Formula grants for rural areas “(a) Definitions. As used in this section, the following definitions shall apply: “(1) Recipient. The term ‘recipient’ means a State or Indian tribe that receives a Federal transit program grant directly from the Government. “(2) Subrecipient. The term ‘subrecipient’ means a State or local governmental authority, a nonprofit organization, or an operator of public transportation or intercity bus service that receives Federal transit program grant funds indirectly through a recipient. “(b) General Authority. “(1) Grants authorized. Except as provided by paragraph (2), the Secretary may award grants under this section to recipients located in rural areas for— “(A) planning, provided that a grant under this section for planning activities shall be in addition to funding awarded to a State under section 5305 for planning activities that are directed specifically at the needs of rural areas in the State; “(B) public transportation capital projects; “(C) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation; “(D) job access and reverse commute projects; and “(E) the acquisition of public transportation services, including service agreements with private providers of public transportation service. “(2) State program. “(A) In general. A project eligible for a grant under this section shall be included in a State program for public transportation service projects, including agreements with private providers of public transportation service. “(B) Submission to secretary. Each State shall submit to the Secretary annually the program described in subparagraph (A). “(C) Approval. The Secretary may not approve the program unless the Secretary determines that— “(i) the program provides a fair distribution of amounts in the State, including Indian reservations; and “(ii) the program provides the maximum feasible coordination of public transportation service assisted under this section with transportation service assisted by other Federal sources. “(3) Rural transportation assistance program. “(A) In general. The Secretary shall carry out a rural transportation assistance program in rural areas. “(B) Grants and contracts. In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary may use not more than 2 percent of the amount made available under section 5338(a)(2)(E) to make grants and contracts for transportation research, technical assistance, training, and related support services in rural areas. “(C) Projects of a national scope. Not more than 15 percent of the amounts available under subparagraph (B) may be used by the Secretary to carry out competitively selected projects of a national scope, with the remaining balance provided to the States. “(4) Data collection. Each recipient under this section shall submit an annual report to the Secretary containing information on capital investment, operations, and service provided with funds received under this section, including— “(A) total annual revenue; “(B) sources of revenue; “(C) total annual operating costs; “(D) total annual capital costs; “(E) fleet size and type, and related facilities; “(F) vehicle revenue miles; and “(G) ridership. “(c) Apportionments. “(1) Public transportation on indian reservations. Of the amounts made available or appropriated for each fiscal year pursuant to section 5338(a)(2)(E) to carry out this paragraph, the following amounts shall be apportioned each fiscal year for grants to Indian tribes for any purpose eligible under this section, under such terms and conditions as may be established by the Secretary: “(A) $5,000,000 shall be distributed on a competitive basis by the Secretary. “(B) $25,000,000 shall be apportioned as formula grants, as provided in subsection (j). “(2) Appalachian development public transportation assistance program. “(A) Definitions. In this paragraph— “(i) the term ‘Appalachian region’ has the same meaning as in section 14102 of title 40; and “(ii) the term ‘eligible recipient’ means a State that participates in a program established under subtitle IV of title 40. “(B) In general. The Secretary shall carry out a public transportation assistance program in the Appalachian region. “(C) Apportionment. Of amounts made available or appropriated for each fiscal year under section 5338(a)(2)(E) to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary shall apportion funds to eligible recipients for any purpose eligible under this section, based on the guidelines established under section 9.5(b) of the Appalachian Regional Commission Code. “(D) Special rule. An eligible recipient may use amounts that cannot be used for operating expenses under this paragraph for a highway project if— “(i) that use is approved, in writing, by the eligible recipient after appropriate notice and an opportunity for comment and appeal are provided to affected public transportation providers; and “(ii) the eligible recipient, in approving the use of amounts under this subparagraph, determines that the local transit needs are being addressed. “(3) Remaining amounts. “(A) In general. The amounts made available or appropriated for each fiscal year pursuant to section 5338(a)(2)(E) that are not apportioned under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be apportioned in accordance with this paragraph. “(B) Apportionment based on land area and population in nonurbanized areas. “(i) In general. 83.15 percent of the amount described in subparagraph (A) shall be apportioned to the States in accordance with this subparagraph. “(ii) Land area. “(I) In general. Subject to subclause (II), each State shall receive an amount that is equal to 20 percent of the amount apportioned under clause (i), multiplied by the ratio of the land area in rural areas in that State and divided by the land area in all rural areas in the United States, as shown by the most recent decennial census of population. “(II) Maximum apportionment. No State shall receive more than 5 percent of the amount apportioned under subclause (I). “(iii) Population. Each State shall receive an amount equal to 80 percent of the amount apportioned under clause (i), multiplied by the ratio of the population of rural areas in that State and divided by the population of all rural areas in the United States, as shown by the most recent decennial census of population. “(C) Apportionment based on land area, vehicle revenue miles, and low-income individuals in nonurbanized areas. “(i) In general. 16.85 percent of the amount described in subparagraph (A) shall be apportioned to the States in accordance with this subparagraph. “(ii) Land area. Subject to clause (v), each State shall receive an amount that is equal to 29.68 percent of the amount apportioned under clause (i), multiplied by the ratio of the land area in rural areas in that State and divided by the land area in all rural areas in the United States, as shown by the most recent decennial census of population. “(iii) Vehicle revenue miles. Subject to clause (v), each State shall receive an amount that is equal to 29.68 percent of the amount apportioned under clause (i), multiplied by the ratio of vehicle revenue miles in rural areas in that State and divided by the vehicle revenue miles in all rural areas in the United States, as determined by national transit database reporting. “(iv) Low-income individuals. Each State shall receive an amount that is equal to 40.64 percent of the amount apportioned under clause (i), multiplied by the ratio of low-income individuals in rural areas in that State and divided by the number of low-income individuals in all rural areas in the United States, as shown by the Bureau of the Census. “(v) Maximum apportionment. No State shall receive— “(I) more than 5 percent of the amount apportioned under clause (ii); or “(II) more than 5 percent of the amount apportioned under clause (iii). “(d) Use for Local Transportation Service. A State may use an amount apportioned under this section for a project included in a program under subsection (b) of this section and eligible for assistance under this chapter if the project will provide local transportation service, as defined by the Secretary of Transportation, in a rural area. “(e) Use for Administration, Planning, and Technical Assistance. The Secretary may allow a State to use not more than 10 percent of the amount apportioned under this section to administer this section and provide technical assistance to a subrecipient, including project planning, program and management development, coordination of public transportation programs, and research the State considers appropriate to promote effective delivery of public transportation to a rural area. “(f) Intercity Bus Transportation. “(1) In general. A State shall expend at least 15 percent of the amount made available in each fiscal year to carry out a program to develop and support intercity bus transportation. Eligible activities under the program include— “(A) planning and marketing for intercity bus transportation; “(B) capital grants for intercity bus facilities; “(C) joint-use facilities; “(D) operating grants through purchase-of-service agreements, user-side subsidies, and demonstration projects; and “(E) coordinating rural connections between small public transportation operations and intercity bus carriers. “(2) Certification. A State does not have to comply with paragraph (1) of this subsection in a fiscal year in which the Governor of the State certifies to the Secretary, after consultation with affected intercity bus service providers, that the intercity bus service needs of the State are being met adequately. “(g) Government Share of Costs. “(1) Capital projects. “(A) In general. Except as provided by subparagraph (B), a grant awarded under this section for a capital project or project administrative expenses shall be for 80 percent of the net costs of the project, as determined by the Secretary. “(B) Exception. A State described in section 120(b) of title 23 shall receive a Government share of the net costs in accordance with the formula under that section. “(2) Operating assistance. “(A) In general. Except as provided by subparagraph (B), a grant made under this section for operating assistance may not exceed 50 percent of the net operating costs of the project, as determined by the Secretary. “(B) Exception. A State described in section 120(b) of title 23 shall receive a Government share of the net operating costs equal to 62.5 percent of the Government share provided for under paragraph (1)(B). “(3) Remainder. The remainder of net project costs— “(A) may be provided from an undistributed cash surplus, a replacement or depreciation cash fund or reserve, a service agreement with a State or local social service agency or a private social service organization, or new capital; “(B) may be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to a department or agency of the Government (other than the Department of Transportation) that are eligible to be expended for transportation; “(C) notwithstanding subparagraph (B), may be derived from amounts made available to carry out the Federal lands highway program established by section 204 of title 23; and “(D) in the case of an intercity bus project that includes both feeder service and an unsubsidized segment of intercity bus service to which the feeder service connects, may be derived from the costs of a private operator for the unsubsidized segment of intercity bus service as an in-kind match for the operating costs of connecting rural intercity bus feeder service funded under subsection (f), if the private operator agrees in writing to the use of the costs of the private operator for the unsubsidized segment of intercity bus service as an in-kind match. “(4) Use of certain funds. For purposes of paragraph (3)(B), the prohibitions on the use of funds for matching requirements under section 403(a)(5)(C)(vii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 603(a)(5)(C)(vii)) shall not apply to Federal or State funds to be used for transportation purposes. “(5) Limitation on operating assistance. A State carrying out a program of operating assistance under this section may not limit the level or extent of use of the Government grant for the payment of operating expenses. “(h) Transfer of Facilities and Equipment. With the consent of the recipient currently having a facility or equipment acquired with assistance under this section, a State may transfer the facility or equipment to any recipient eligible to receive assistance under this chapter if the facility or equipment will continue to be used as required under this section. “(i) Relationship to Other Laws. “(1) In general. Section 5333(b) applies to this section if the Secretary of Labor utilizes a special warranty that provides a fair and equitable arrangement to protect the interests of employees. “(2) Rule of construction. This subsection does not affect or discharge a responsibility of the Secretary of Transportation under a law of the United States. “(j) Formula Grants for Public Transportation on Indian Reservations. “(1) Apportionment. “(A) In general. Of the amounts described in subsection (c)(1)(B)— “(i) 50 percent of the total amount shall be apportioned so that each Indian tribe providing public transportation service shall receive an amount equal to the total amount apportioned under this clause multiplied by the ratio of the number of vehicle revenue miles provided by an Indian tribe divided by the total number of vehicle revenue miles provided by all Indian tribes, as reported to the Secretary; “(ii) 25 percent of the total amount shall be apportioned equally among each Indian tribe providing at least 200,000 vehicle revenue miles of public transportation service annually, as reported to the Secretary; and “(iii) 25 percent of the total amount shall be apportioned among each Indian tribe providing public transportation on tribal lands (as defined by the Bureau of the Census) on which more than 1,000 low-income individuals reside (as determined by the Bureau of the Census) so that each Indian tribe shall receive an amount equal to the total amount apportioned under this clause multiplied by the ratio of the number of low-income individuals residing on an Indian tribe’s lands divided by the total number of low-income individuals on tribal lands on which more than 1,000 low-income individuals reside. “(B) Limitation. No recipient shall receive more than $300,000 of the amounts apportioned under subparagraph (A)(iii) in a fiscal year. “(C) Remaining amounts. Of the amounts made available under subparagraph (A)(iii), any amounts not apportioned under that subparagraph shall be allocated among Indian tribes receiving less than $300,000 in a fiscal year according to the formula specified in that clause. “(D) Low-income individuals. For purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii), the term ‘low-income individual’ means an individual whose family income is at or below 100 percent of the poverty line, as that term is defined in section 673(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902(2)), including any revision required by that section, for a family of the size involved. “(2) Non-tribal service providers. A recipient that is an Indian tribe may use funds apportioned under this subsection to finance public transportation services provided by a non-tribal provider of public transportation that connects residents of tribal lands with surrounding communities, improves access to employment or healthcare, or otherwise addresses the mobility needs of tribal members.”
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SEC. 20011. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, AND DEPLOYMENT PROJECTS. Section 5312 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5312. Research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects “(a) Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Projects. “(1) In general. The Secretary may make grants and enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements for research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects, and evaluation of research and technology of national significance to public transportation, that the Secretary determines will improve public transportation. “(2) Agreements. In order to carry out paragraph (1), the Secretary may make grants to and enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements with— “(A) departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government, including Federal laboratories; “(B) State and local governmental entities; “(C) providers of public transportation; “(D) private or non-profit organizations; “(E) institutions of higher education; and “(F) technical and community colleges. “(3) Application. “(A) In general. To receive a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement under this section, an entity described in paragraph (2) shall submit an application to the Secretary. “(B) Form and contents. An application under subparagraph (A) shall be in such form and contain such information as the Secretary may require, including— “(i) a statement of purpose detailing the need being addressed; “(ii) the short- and long-term goals of the project, including opportunities for future innovation and development, the potential for deployment, and benefits to riders and public transportation; and “(iii) the short- and long-term funding requirements to complete the project and any future objectives of the project. “(b) Research. “(1) In general. The Secretary may make a grant to or enter into a contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement under this section with an entity described in subsection (a)(2) to carry out a public transportation research project that has as its ultimate goal the development and deployment of new and innovative ideas, practices, and approaches. “(2) Project eligibility. A public transportation research project that receives assistance under paragraph (1) shall focus on— “(A) providing more effective and efficient public transportation service, including services to— “(i) seniors; “(ii) individuals with disabilities; and “(iii) low-income individuals; “(B) mobility management and improvements and travel management systems; “(C) data and communication system advancements; “(D) system capacity, including— “(i) train control; “(ii) capacity improvements; and “(iii) performance management; “(E) capital and operating efficiencies; “(F) planning and forecasting modeling and simulation; “(G) advanced vehicle design; “(H) advancements in vehicle technology; “(I) asset maintenance and repair systems advancement; “(J) construction and project management; “(K) alternative fuels; “(L) the environment and energy efficiency; “(M) safety improvements; or “(N) any other area that the Secretary determines is important to advance the interests of public transportation. “(c) Innovation and Development. “(1) In general. The Secretary may make a grant to or enter into a contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement under this section with an entity described in subsection (a)(2) to carry out a public transportation innovation and development project that seeks to improve public transportation systems nationwide in order to provide more efficient and effective delivery of public transportation services, including through technology and technological capacity improvements. “(2) Project eligibility. A public transportation innovation and development project that receives assistance under paragraph (1) shall focus on— “(A) the development of public transportation research projects that received assistance under subsection (b) that the Secretary determines were successful; “(B) planning and forecasting modeling and simulation; “(C) capital and operating efficiencies; “(D) advanced vehicle design; “(E) advancements in vehicle technology; “(F) the environment and energy efficiency; “(G) system capacity, including train control and capacity improvements; or “(H) any other area that the Secretary determines is important to advance the interests of public transportation. “(d) Demonstration, Deployment, and Evaluation. “(1) In general. The Secretary may, under terms and conditions that the Secretary prescribes, make a grant to or enter into a contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement with an entity described in paragraph (2) to promote the early deployment and demonstration of innovation in public transportation that has broad applicability. “(2) Participants. An entity described in this paragraph is— “(A) an entity described in subsection (a)(2); or “(B) a consortium of entities described in subsection (a)(2), including a provider of public transportation, that will share the costs, risks, and rewards of early deployment and demonstration of innovation. “(3) Project eligibility. A project that receives assistance under paragraph (1) shall seek to build on successful research, innovation, and development efforts to facilitate— “(A) the deployment of research and technology development resulting from private efforts or Federally funded efforts; and “(B) the implementation of research and technology development to advance the interests of public transportation. “(4) Evaluation. Not later than 2 years after the date on which a project receives assistance under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the success or failure of the projects funded under this subsection and any plan for broad-based implementation of the innovation promoted by successful projects. “(5) Low or no emission vehicle deployment. “(A) Definitions. In this paragraph, the following definitions shall apply: “(i) Eligible area. The term ‘eligible area’ means an area that is— “(I) designated as a nonattainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide under section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7407(d)); or “(II) a maintenance area, as defined in section 5303, for ozone or carbon monoxide. “(ii) Eligible project. The term ‘eligible project’ means a project or program of projects in an eligible area for— “(I) acquiring or leasing low or no emission vehicles; “(II) constructing or leasing facilities and related equipment for low or no emission vehicles; “(III) constructing new public transportation facilities to accommodate low or no emission vehicles; or “(IV) rehabilitating or improving existing public transportation facilities to accommodate low or no emission vehicles. “(iii) Direct carbon emissions. The term ‘direct carbon emissions’ means the quantity of direct greenhouse gas emissions from a vehicle, as determined by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. “(iv) Low or no emission bus. The term ‘low or no emission bus’ means a bus that is a low or no emission vehicle. “(v) Low or no emission vehicle. The term ‘low or no emission vehicle’ means— “(I) a passenger vehicle used to provide public transportation that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has certified sufficiently reduces energy consumption or reduces harmful emissions, including direct carbon emissions, when compared to a comparable standard vehicle; or “(II) a zero emission bus used to provide public transportation. “(vi) Recipient. The term ‘recipient’ means— “(I) for an eligible area that is an urbanized area with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census, the State in which the eligible area is located; and “(II) for an eligible area not described in subparagraph (A), the designated recipient for the eligible area. “(vii) Zero emission bus. The term ‘zero emission bus’ means a low or no emission bus that produces no carbon or particulate matter. “(B) Authority. The Secretary may make grants to recipients to finance eligible projects under this paragraph. “(C) Grant requirements. “(i) In general. A grant under this paragraph shall be subject to the requirements of section 5307. “(ii) Government share of costs for certain projects. Section 5323(j) applies to projects carried out under this paragraph, unless the grant recipient requests a lower grant percentage. “(iii) Combination of funding sources. “(I) Combination permitted. A project carried out under this paragraph may receive funding under section 5307, or any other provision of law. “(II) Government share. Nothing in this clause may be construed to alter the Government share required under this section, section 5307, or any other provision of law. “(D) Minimum amounts. Of amounts made available by or appropriated under section 5338(b) in each fiscal year to carry out this paragraph— “(i) not less than 65 percent shall be made available to fund eligible projects relating to low or no emission buses; and “(ii) not less than 10 percent shall be made available for eligible projects relating to facilities and related equipment for low or no emission buses. “(E) Competitive process. The Secretary shall solicit grant applications and make grants for eligible projects on a competitive basis. “(F) Priority consideration. In making grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority to projects relating to low or no emission buses that make greater reductions in energy consumption and harmful emissions, including direct carbon emissions, than comparable standard buses or other low or no emission buses. “(G) Availability of funds. Any amounts made available or appropriated to carry out this paragraph— “(i) shall remain available to an eligible project for 2 years after the fiscal year for which the amount is made available or appropriated; and “(ii) that remain unobligated at the end of the period described in clause (i) shall be added to the amount made available to an eligible project in the following fiscal year. “(e) Annual Report on Research. Not later than the first Monday in February of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report that includes— “(1) a description of each project that received assistance under this section during the preceding fiscal year; “(2) an evaluation of each project described in paragraph (1), including any evaluation conducted under subsection (d)(4) for the preceding fiscal year; and “(3) a proposal for allocations of amounts for assistance under this section for the subsequent fiscal year. “(f) Government Share of Costs. “(1) In general. The Government share of the cost of a project carried out under this section shall not exceed 80 percent. “(2) Non-government share. The non-Government share of the cost of a project carried out under this section may be derived from in-kind contributions. “(3) Financial benefit. If the Secretary determines that there would be a clear and direct financial benefit to an entity under a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement under this section, the Secretary shall establish a Government share of the costs of the project to be carried out under the grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement that is consistent with the benefit.”
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SEC. 20012. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT. Section 5314 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5314. Technical assistance and standards development “(a) Technical Assistance and Standards Development. “(1) In general. The Secretary may make grants and enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements (including agreements with departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government) to carry out activities that the Secretary determines will assist recipients of assistance under this chapter to— “(A) more effectively and efficiently provide public transportation service; “(B) administer funds received under this chapter in compliance with Federal law; and “(C) improve public transportation. “(2) Eligible activities. The activities carried out under paragraph (1) may include— “(A) technical assistance; and “(B) the development of voluntary and consensus-based standards and best practices by the public transportation industry, including standards and best practices for safety, fare collection, Intelligent Transportation Systems, accessibility, procurement, security, asset management to maintain a state of good repair, operations, maintenance, vehicle propulsion, communications, and vehicle electronics. “(b) Technical Assistance. The Secretary, through a competitive bid process, may enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements with national nonprofit organizations that have the appropriate demonstrated capacity to provide public transportation-related technical assistance under this section. The Secretary may enter into such contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements to assist providers of public transportation to— “(1) comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) through technical assistance, demonstration programs, research, public education, and other activities related to complying with such Act; “(2) comply with human services transportation coordination requirements and to enhance the coordination of Federal resources for human services transportation with those of the Department of Transportation through technical assistance, training, and support services related to complying with such requirements; “(3) meet the transportation needs of elderly individuals; “(4) increase transit ridership in coordination with metropolitan planning organizations and other entities through development around public transportation stations through technical assistance and the development of tools, guidance, and analysis related to market-based development around transit stations; “(5) address transportation equity with regard to the effect that transportation planning, investment and operations have for low-income and minority individuals; and “(6) any other technical assistance activity that the Secretary determines is necessary to advance the interests of public transportation. “(c) Annual Report on Technical Assistance. Not later than the first Monday in February of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report that includes— “(1) a description of each project that received assistance under this section during the preceding fiscal year; “(2) an evaluation of the activities carried out by each organization that received assistance under this section during the preceding fiscal year; and “(3) a proposal for allocations of amounts for assistance under this section for the subsequent fiscal year. “(d) Government Share of Costs. “(1) In general. The Government share of the cost of an activity carried out using a grant under this section may not exceed 80 percent. “(2) Non-government share. The non-Government share of the cost of an activity carried out using a grant under this section may be derived from in-kind contributions.”
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SEC. 20013. PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION. (a) In General.—Section 5315 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5315. Private sector participation “(a) General Purposes. In the interest of fulfilling the general purposes of this chapter under section 5301(b), the Secretary shall— “(1) better coordinate public and private sector-provided public transportation services; “(2) promote more effective utilization of private sector expertise, financing, and operational capacity to deliver costly and complex new fixed guideway capital projects; and “(3) promote transparency and public understanding of public-private partnerships affecting public transportation. “(b) Actions to Promote Better Coordination Between Public and Private Sector Providers of Public Transportation. The Secretary shall— “(1) provide technical assistance to recipients of Federal transit grant assistance, at the request of a recipient, on practices and methods to best utilize private providers of public transportation; and “(2) educate recipients of Federal transit grant assistance on laws and regulations under this chapter that impact private providers of public transportation. “(c) Actions to Provide Technical Assistance for Alternative Project Delivery Methods. Upon request by a sponsor of a new fixed guideway capital project, the Secretary shall— “(1) identify best practices for public-private partnerships models in the United States and in other countries; “(2) develop standard public-private partnership transaction model contracts; and “(3) perform financial assessments that include the calculation of public and private benefits of a proposed public-private partnership transaction.”
. (b) [49 U.S.C. 5315 note] Public-private Partnership Procedures and Approaches.— (1) Identify impediments.—The Secretary shall— (A) except as provided in paragraph (6), identify any provisions of chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, and any regulations or practices thereunder, that impede greater use of public-private partnerships and private investment in public transportation capital projects; and (B) develop and implement on a project basis procedures and approaches that— (i) address such impediments in a manner similar to the Special Experimental Project Number 15 of the Federal Highway Administration (commonly referred to as “SEP-15”); and (ii) protect the public interest and any public investment in public transportation capital projects that involve public-private partnerships or private investment in public transportation capital projects. (2) Transparency.—The Secretary shall develop guidance to promote greater transparency and public access to public-private partnership agreements involving recipients of Federal assistance under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, including— (A) any conflict of interest involving any party involved in the public-private partnership; (B) tax and financing aspects related to a public-private partnership agreement; (C) changes in the workforce and wages, benefits, or rules as a result of a public-private partnership; (D) estimates of the revenue or savings the public-private partnership will produce for the private entity and public entity; (E) any impacts on other developments and transportation modes as a result of non-compete clauses contained in public-private partnership agreements; and (F) any other issues the Secretary believes will increase transparency of public-private partnership agreements and protect the public interest. (3) Assessment.—In developing and implementing the guidance under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall encourage project sponsors to conduct assessments to determine whether use of a public-private partnership represents a better public and financial benefit than a similar transaction using public funding or public project delivery. (4) Report.—Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the status of the procedures, approaches, and guidance developed and implemented under paragraphs (1) and (2). (5) Rulemaking.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue rules to carry out the procedures and approaches developed under paragraph (1). (6) Rule of construction.—Nothing in this subsection may be construed to allow the Secretary to waive any requirement under— (A) section 5333 of title 49, United States Code; (B) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); or (C) any other provision of Federal law. (c) Contracting Out Study.— (1) In general.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a comprehensive report on the effect of contracting out public transportation operations and administrative functions on cost, availability and level of service, efficiency, and quality of service. (2) Considerations.—In developing the report, the Comptroller General shall consider— (A) the number of grant recipients that have contracted out services and the types of public transportation services that are performed under contract, including paratransit service, fixed route bus service, commuter rail operations, and administrative functions; (B) the size of the populations served by such grant recipients; (C) the basis for decisions regarding contracting out such services; (D) comparative costs of providing service under contract to providing the same service through public transit agency employees, using to the greatest extent possible a standard cost allocation model; (E) the extent of unionization among privately contracted employees; (F) the impact to wages and benefits of employees when publicly provided public transportation services are contracted out to a private for-profit entity; (G) the level of transparency and public access to agreements and contracts related to contracted out public transportation services; (H) the extent of Federal law, regulations and guidance prohibiting any conflicts of interest for contractor employees and businesses; (I) the extent to which grant recipients evaluate contracted out services before selecting them and the extent to which grant recipients conduct oversight of those services; and (J) barriers to contracting out public transportation operations and administrative functions. (d) [49 U.S.C. 5303 note] Guidance on Documenting Compliance.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register policy guidance regarding how to best document compliance by recipients of Federal assistance under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, with the requirements regarding private enterprise participation in public transportation planning and transportation improvement programs under sections 5303(i)(6), 5306(a), and 5307(b) of such title 49.
SEC. 20014. BUS TESTING FACILITIES. Section 5318 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: “(e) Acquiring New Bus Models. “(1) In general. Amounts appropriated or otherwise made available under this chapter may be obligated or expended to acquire a new bus model only if— “(A) a bus of that model has been tested at a facility authorized under subsection (a); and “(B) the bus tested under subparagraph (A) met— “(i) performance standards for maintainability, reliability, performance (including braking performance), structural integrity, fuel economy, emissions, and noise, as established by the Secretary by rule; and “(ii) the minimum safety performance standards established by the Secretary pursuant to section 5329(b). “(2) Bus test ‘pass/fail’ standard. Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, the Secretary shall issue a final rule under subparagraph (B)(i). The final rule issued under paragraph (B)(i) shall include a bus model scoring system that results in a weighted, aggregate score that uses the testing categories under subsection (a) and considers the relative importance of each such testing category. The final rule issued under subparagraph (B)(i) shall establish a ‘pass/fail’ standard that uses the aggregate score described in the preceding sentence. Amounts appropriated or otherwise made available under this chapter may be obligated or expended to acquire a new bus model only if the new bus model has received a passing aggregate test score. The Secretary shall work with the bus testing facility, bus manufacturers, and transit agencies to develop the bus model scoring system under this paragraph. A passing aggregate test score under the rule issued under subparagraph (B)(i) indicates only that amounts appropriated or made available under this chapter may be obligated or expended to acquire a new bus model and shall not be interpreted as a warranty or guarantee that the new bus model will meet a purchaser’s specific requirements.” .
SEC. 20015. HUMAN RESOURCES AND TRAINING. Section 5322 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5322. Human resources and training “(a) In General. The Secretary may undertake, or make grants and contracts for, programs that address human resource needs as they apply to public transportation activities. A program may include— “(1) an employment training program; “(2) an outreach program to increase minority and female employment in public transportation activities; “(3) research on public transportation personnel and training needs; and “(4) training and assistance for minority business opportunities. “(b) Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development Program. “(1) Program established. The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program to assist the development of innovative activities eligible for assistance under subsection (a). “(2) Selection of recipients. To the maximum extent feasible, the Secretary shall select recipients that— “(A) are geographically diverse; “(B) address the workforce and human resources needs of large public transportation providers; “(C) address the workforce and human resources needs of small public transportation providers; “(D) address the workforce and human resources needs of urban public transportation providers; “(E) address the workforce and human resources needs of rural public transportation providers; “(F) advance training related to maintenance of alternative energy, energy efficiency, or zero emission vehicles and facilities used in public transportation; “(G) target areas with high rates of unemployment; and “(H) address current or projected workforce shortages in areas that require technical expertise. “(c) Government’s Share of Costs. The Government share of the cost of a project carried out using a grant under subsection (a) or (b) shall be 50 percent. “(d) National Transit Institute. “(1) Establishment. The Secretary shall establish a national transit institute and award grants to a public 4-year degree-granting institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)), in order to carry out the duties of the institute. “(2) Duties. “(A) In general. In cooperation with the Federal Transit Administration, State transportation departments, public transportation authorities, and national and international entities, the institute established under paragraph (1) shall develop and conduct training and educational programs for Federal, State, and local transportation employees, United States citizens, and foreign nationals engaged or to be engaged in Government-aid public transportation work. “(B) Training and educational programs. The training and educational programs developed under subparagraph (A) may include courses in recent developments, techniques, and procedures related to— “(i) intermodal and public transportation planning; “(ii) management; “(iii) environmental factors; “(iv) acquisition and joint use rights-of-way; “(v) engineering and architectural design; “(vi) procurement strategies for public transportation systems; “(vii) turnkey approaches to delivering public transportation systems; “(viii) new technologies; “(ix) emission reduction technologies; “(x) ways to make public transportation accessible to individuals with disabilities; “(xi) construction, construction management, insurance, and risk management; “(xii) maintenance; “(xiii) contract administration; “(xiv) inspection; “(xv) innovative finance; “(xvi) workplace safety; and “(xvii) public transportation security. “(3) Providing education and training. Education and training of Government, State, and local transportation employees under this subsection shall be provided— “(A) by the Secretary at no cost to the States and local governments for subjects that are a Government program responsibility; or “(B) when the education and training are paid under paragraph (4) of this subsection, by the State, with the approval of the Secretary, through grants and contracts with public and private agencies, other institutions, individuals, and the institute. “(4) Availability of amounts. Not more than .5 percent of the amounts made available for a fiscal year beginning after September 30, 1991, to a State or public transportation authority in the State to carry out sections 5307 and 5309 of this title is available for expenditure by the State and public transportation authorities in the State, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay not more than 80 percent of the cost of tuition and direct educational expenses related to educating and training State and local transportation employees under this subsection. “(e) Report. Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report concerning the measurable outcomes and impacts of the programs funded under subsections (a) and (b).”
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SEC. 20016. GENERAL PROVISIONS. Section 5323 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5323. General provisions “(a) Interests in Property. “(1) In general. Financial assistance provided under this chapter to a State or a local governmental authority may be used to acquire an interest in, or to buy property of, a private company engaged in public transportation, for a capital project for property acquired from a private company engaged in public transportation after July 9, 1964, or to operate a public transportation facility or equipment in competition with, or in addition to, transportation service provided by an existing public transportation company, only if— “(A) the Secretary determines that such financial assistance is essential to a program of projects required under sections 5303, 5304, and 5306; “(B) the Secretary determines that the program provides for the participation of private companies engaged in public transportation to the maximum extent feasible; and “(C) just compensation under State or local law will be paid to the company for its franchise or property. “(2) Limitation. A governmental authority may not use financial assistance of the United States Government to acquire land, equipment, or a facility used in public transportation from another governmental authority in the same geographic area. “(b) Relocation and Real Property Requirements. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.) shall apply to financial assistance for capital projects under this chapter. “(c) Consideration of Economic, Social, and Environmental Interests. “(1) Cooperation and consultation. The Secretary shall cooperate and consult with the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency on each project that may have a substantial impact on the environment. “(2) Compliance with nepa. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) shall apply to financial assistance for capital projects under this chapter. “(d) Condition on Charter Bus Transportation Service. “(1) Agreements. Financial assistance under this chapter may be used to buy or operate a bus only if the applicant, governmental authority, or publicly owned operator that receives the assistance agrees that, except as provided in the agreement, the governmental authority or an operator of public transportation for the governmental authority will not provide charter bus transportation service outside the urban area in which it provides regularly scheduled public transportation service. An agreement shall provide for a fair arrangement the Secretary of Transportation considers appropriate to ensure that the assistance will not enable a governmental authority or an operator for a governmental authority to foreclose a private operator from providing intercity charter bus service if the private operator can provide the service. “(2) Violations. “(A) Investigations. On receiving a complaint about a violation of the agreement required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall investigate and decide whether a violation has occurred. “(B) Enforcement of agreements. If the Secretary decides that a violation has occurred, the Secretary shall correct the violation under terms of the agreement. “(C) Additional remedies. In addition to any remedy specified in the agreement, the Secretary shall bar a recipient or an operator from receiving Federal transit assistance in an amount the Secretary considers appropriate if the Secretary finds a pattern of violations of the agreement. “(e) Bond Proceeds Eligible for Local Share. “(1) Use as local matching funds. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a recipient of assistance under section 5307, 5309, or 5337 may use the proceeds from the issuance of revenue bonds as part of the local matching funds for a capital project. “(2) Maintenance of effort. The Secretary shall approve of the use of the proceeds from the issuance of revenue bonds for the remainder of the net project cost only if the Secretary finds that the aggregate amount of financial support for public transportation in the urbanized area provided by the State and affected local governmental authorities during the next 3 fiscal years, as programmed in the State transportation improvement program under section 5304, is not less than the aggregate amount provided by the State and affected local governmental authorities in the urbanized area during the preceding 3 fiscal years. “(3) Debt service reserve. The Secretary may reimburse an eligible recipient for deposits of bond proceeds in a debt service reserve that the recipient establishes pursuant to section 5302(3)(J) from amounts made available to the recipient under section 5309. “(f) Schoolbus Transportation. “(1) Agreements. Financial assistance under this chapter may be used for a capital project, or to operate public transportation equipment or a public transportation facility, only if the applicant agrees not to provide schoolbus transportation that exclusively transports students and school personnel in competition with a private schoolbus operator. This subsection does not apply— “(A) to an applicant that operates a school system in the area to be served and a separate and exclusive schoolbus program for the school system; and “(B) unless a private schoolbus operator can provide adequate transportation that complies with applicable safety standards at reasonable rates. “(2) Violations. If the Secretary finds that an applicant, governmental authority, or publicly owned operator has violated the agreement required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall bar a recipient or an operator from receiving Federal transit assistance in an amount the Secretary considers appropriate. “(g) Buying Buses Under Other Laws. Subsections (d) and (f) of this section apply to financial assistance to buy a bus under sections 133 and 142 of title 23. “(h) Grant and Loan Prohibitions. A grant or loan may not be used to— “(1) pay ordinary governmental or nonproject operating expenses; or “(2) support a procurement that uses an exclusionary or discriminatory specification. “(i) Government Share of Costs for Certain Projects. “(1) Acquiring vehicles and vehicle-related equipment or facilities. “(A) Vehicles. A grant for a project to be assisted under this chapter that involves acquiring vehicles for purposes of complying with or maintaining compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) or the Clean Air Act is for 85 percent of the net project cost. “(B) Vehicle-related equipment or facilities. A grant for a project to be assisted under this chapter that involves acquiring vehicle-related equipment or facilities required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) or vehicle-related equipment or facilities (including clean fuel or alternative fuel vehicle-related equipment or facilities) for purposes of complying with or maintaining compliance with the Clean Air Act, is for 90 percent of the net project cost of such equipment or facilities attributable to compliance with those Acts. The Secretary shall have discretion to determine, through practicable administrative procedures, the costs of such equipment or facilities attributable to compliance with those Acts. “(2) Costs incurred by providers of public transportation by vanpool. “(A) Local matching share. The local matching share provided by a recipient of assistance for a capital project under this chapter may include any amounts expended by a provider of public transportation by vanpool for the acquisition of rolling stock to be used by such provider in the recipient’s service area, excluding any amounts the provider may have received in Federal, State, or local government assistance for such acquisition. “(B) Use of revenues. A private provider of public transportation by vanpool may use revenues it receives in the provision of public transportation service in the service area of a recipient of assistance under this chapter that are in excess of the provider’s operating costs for the purpose of acquiring rolling stock, if the private provider enters into a legally binding agreement with the recipient that requires the provider to use the rolling stock in the recipient’s service area. “(C) Definitions. In this paragraph, the following definitions apply: “(i) Private provider of public transportation by vanpool. The term ‘private provider of public transportation by vanpool’ means a private entity providing vanpool services in the service area of a recipient of assistance under this chapter using a commuter highway vehicle or vanpool vehicle. “(ii) Commuter highway vehicle; vanpool vehicle. The term ‘commuter highway vehicle or vanpool vehicle’ means any vehicle— “(I) the seating capacity of which is at least 6 adults (not including the driver); and “(II) at least 80 percent of the mileage use of which can be reasonably expected to be for the purposes of transporting commuters in connection with travel between their residences and their place of employment. “(j) Buy America. “(1) In general. The Secretary may obligate an amount that may be appropriated to carry out this chapter for a project only if the steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in the project are produced in the United States. “(2) Waiver. The Secretary may waive paragraph (1) of this subsection if the Secretary finds that— “(A) applying paragraph (1) would be inconsistent with the public interest; “(B) the steel, iron, and goods produced in the United States are not produced in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or are not of a satisfactory quality; “(C) when procuring rolling stock (including train control, communication, and traction power equipment) under this chapter— “(i) the cost of components and subcomponents produced in the United States is more than 60 percent of the cost of all components of the rolling stock; and “(ii) final assembly of the rolling stock has occurred in the United States; or “(D) including domestic material will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent. “(3) Written waiver determination and annual report. “(A) Written determination. Before issuing a waiver under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall— “(i) publish in the Federal Register and make publicly available in an easily identifiable location on the website of the Department of Transportation a detailed written explanation of the waiver determination; and “(ii) provide the public with a reasonable period of time for notice and comment. “(B) Annual report. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report listing any waiver issued under paragraph (2) during the preceding year. “(4) Labor costs for final assembly. In this subsection, labor costs involved in final assembly are not included in calculating the cost of components. “(5) Waiver prohibited. The Secretary may not make a waiver under paragraph (2) of this subsection for goods produced in a foreign country if the Secretary, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative, decides that the government of that foreign country— “(A) has an agreement with the United States Government under which the Secretary has waived the requirement of this subsection; and “(B) has violated the agreement by discriminating against goods to which this subsection applies that are produced in the United States and to which the agreement applies. “(6) Penalty for mislabeling and misrepresentation. A person is ineligible under subpart 9.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or any successor thereto, to receive a contract or subcontract made with amounts authorized under the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012 if a court or department, agency, or instrumentality of the Government decides the person intentionally— “(A) affixed a ‘Made in America’ label, or a label with an inscription having the same meaning, to goods sold in or shipped to the United States that are used in a project to which this subsection applies but not produced in the United States; or “(B) represented that goods described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph were produced in the United States. “(7) State requirements. The Secretary may not impose any limitation on assistance provided under this chapter that restricts a State from imposing more stringent requirements than this subsection on the use of articles, materials, and supplies mined, produced, or manufactured in foreign countries in projects carried out with that assistance or restricts a recipient of that assistance from complying with those State-imposed requirements. “(8) Opportunity to correct inadvertent error. The Secretary may allow a manufacturer or supplier of steel, iron, or manufactured goods to correct after bid opening any certification of noncompliance or failure to properly complete the certification (but not including failure to sign the certification) under this subsection if such manufacturer or supplier attests under penalty of perjury that such manufacturer or supplier submitted an incorrect certification as a result of an inadvertent or clerical error. The burden of establishing inadvertent or clerical error is on the manufacturer or supplier. “(9) Administrative review. A party adversely affected by an agency action under this subsection shall have the right to seek review under section 702 of title 5. “(k) Participation of Governmental Agencies in Design and Delivery of Transportation Services. Governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations that receive assistance from Government sources (other than the Department of Transportation) for nonemergency transportation services shall— “(1) participate and coordinate with recipients of assistance under this chapter in the design and delivery of transportation services; and “(2) be included in the planning for those services. “(l) Relationship to Other Laws. “(1) Fraud and false statements. Section 1001 of title 18 applies to a certificate, submission, or statement provided under this chapter. The Secretary may terminate financial assistance under this chapter and seek reimbursement directly, or by offsetting amounts, available under this chapter if the Secretary determines that a recipient of such financial assistance has made a false or fraudulent statement or related act in connection with a Federal public transportation program. “(2) Political activities of nonsupervisory employees. The provision of assistance under this chapter shall not be construed to require the application of chapter 15 of title 5 to any nonsupervisory employee of a public transportation system (or any other agency or entity performing related functions) to whom such chapter does not otherwise apply. “(m) Preaward and Postdelivery Review of Rolling Stock Purchases. The Secretary shall prescribe regulations requiring a preaward and postdelivery review of a grant under this chapter to buy rolling stock to ensure compliance with Government motor vehicle safety requirements, subsection (j) of this section, and bid specifications requirements of grant recipients under this chapter. Under this subsection, independent inspections and review are required, and a manufacturer certification is not sufficient. Rolling stock procurements of 20 vehicles or fewer made for the purpose of serving rural areas and urbanized areas with populations of 200,000 or fewer shall be subject to the same requirements as established for procurements of 10 or fewer buses under the post-delivery purchaser’s requirements certification process under section 663.37(c) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. “(n) Submission of Certifications. A certification required under this chapter and any additional certification or assurance required by law or regulation to be submitted to the Secretary may be consolidated into a single document to be submitted annually as part of a grant application under this chapter. The Secretary shall publish annually a list of all certifications required under this chapter with the publication required under section 5336(d)(2). “(o) Grant Requirements. The grant requirements under sections 5307, 5309, and 5337 apply to any project under this chapter that receives any assistance or other financing under chapter 6 (other than section 609) of title 23. “(p) Alternative Fueling Facilities. A recipient of assistance under this chapter may allow the incidental use of federally funded alternative fueling facilities and equipment by nontransit public entities and private entities if— “(1) the incidental use does not interfere with the recipient’s public transportation operations; “(2) all costs related to the incidental use are fully recaptured by the recipient from the nontransit public entity or private entity; “(3) the recipient uses revenues received from the incidental use in excess of costs for planning, capital, and operating expenses that are incurred in providing public transportation; and “(4) private entities pay all applicable excise taxes on fuel. “(q) Corridor Preservation. “(1) In general. The Secretary may assist a recipient in acquiring right-of-way before the completion of the environmental reviews for any project that may use the right-of-way if the acquisition is otherwise permitted under Federal law. The Secretary may establish restrictions on such an acquisition as the Secretary determines to be necessary and appropriate. “(2) Environmental reviews. Right-of-way acquired under this subsection may not be developed in anticipation of the project until all required environmental reviews for the project have been completed. “(r) Reasonable Access to Public Transportation Facilities. A recipient of assistance under this chapter may not deny reasonable access for a private intercity or charter transportation operator to federally funded public transportation facilities, including intermodal facilities, park and ride lots, and bus-only highway lanes. In determining reasonable access, capacity requirements of the recipient of assistance and the extent to which access would be detrimental to existing public transportation services must be considered.”
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SEC. 20017. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM. (a) In General.—Section 5324 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5324. Public transportation emergency relief program “(a) Definition. In this section the following definitions shall apply: “(1) Eligible operating costs. The term ‘eligible operating costs’ means costs relating to— “(A) evacuation services; “(B) rescue operations; “(C) temporary public transportation service; or “(D) reestablishing, expanding, or relocating public transportation route service before, during, or after an emergency. “(2) Emergency. The term ‘emergency’ means a natural disaster affecting a wide area (such as a flood, hurricane, tidal wave, earthquake, severe storm, or landslide) or a catastrophic failure from any external cause, as a result of which— “(A) the Governor of a State has declared an emergency and the Secretary has concurred; or “(B) the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). “(b) General Authority. The Secretary may make grants and enter into contracts and other agreements (including agreements with departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government) for— “(1) capital projects to protect, repair, reconstruct, or replace equipment and facilities of a public transportation system operating in the United States or on an Indian reservation that the Secretary determines is in danger of suffering serious damage, or has suffered serious damage, as a result of an emergency; and “(2) eligible operating costs of public transportation equipment and facilities in an area directly affected by an emergency during— “(A) the 1-year period beginning on the date of a declaration described in subsection (a)(2); or “(B) if the Secretary determines there is a compelling need, the 2-year period beginning on the date of a declaration described in subsection (a)(2). “(c) Coordination of Emergency Funds. “(1) Use of funds. Funds appropriated to carry out this section shall be in addition to any other funds available under this chapter. “(2) No effect on other government activity. The provision of funds under this section shall not affect the ability of any other agency of the Government, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or a State agency, a local governmental entity, organization, or person, to provide any other funds otherwise authorized by law. “(3) Notification. The Secretary shall notify the Secretary of Homeland Security of the purpose and amount of any grant made or contract or other agreement entered into under this section. “(d) Grant Requirements. A grant awarded under this section or under section 5307 or 5311 that is made to address an emergency defined under subsection (a)(2) shall be— “(1) subject to the terms and conditions the Secretary determines are necessary; and “(2) made only for expenses that are not reimbursed under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.). “(e) Government Share of Costs. “(1) Capital projects and operating assistance. A grant, contract, or other agreement for a capital project or eligible operating costs under this section shall be, at the option of the recipient, for not more than 80 percent of the net project cost, as determined by the Secretary. “(2) Non-federal share. The remainder of the net project cost may be provided from an undistributed cash surplus, a replacement or depreciation cash fund or reserve, or new capital. “(3) Waiver. The Secretary may waive, in whole or part, the non-Federal share required under— “(A) paragraph (2); or “(B) section 5307 or 5311, in the case of a grant made available under section 5307 or 5311, respectively, to address an emergency.”
. (b) [49 U.S.C. 5324 note] Memorandum of Agreement.— (1) Purposes.—The purposes of this subsection are— (A) to improve coordination between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security; and (B) to expedite the provision of Federal assistance for public transportation systems for activities relating to a major disaster or emergency declared by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) (referred to in this subsection as a “major disaster or emergency”). (2) Agreement.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall enter into a memorandum of agreement to coordinate the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security in providing assistance for public transportation, including the provision of public transportation services and the repair and restoration of public transportation systems in areas for which the President has declared a major disaster or emergency. (3) Contents of agreement.—The memorandum of agreement required under paragraph (2) shall— (A) provide for improved coordination and expeditious use of public transportation, as appropriate, in response to and recovery from a major disaster or emergency; (B) establish procedures to address— (i) issues that have contributed to delays in the reimbursement of eligible transportation-related expenses relating to a major disaster or emergency; (ii) any challenges identified in the review under paragraph (4); and (iii) the coordination of assistance for public transportation provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and section 5324 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by this Act, as appropriate; and (C) provide for the development and distribution of clear guidelines for State, local, and tribal governments, including public transportation systems, relating to— (i) assistance available for public transportation systems for activities relating to a major disaster or emergency— (I) under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; (II) under section 5324 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by this Act; and (III) from other sources, including other Federal agencies; and (ii) reimbursement procedures that speed the process of— (I) applying for assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and section 5324 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by this Act; and (II) distributing assistance for public transportation systems under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and section 5324 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by this Act. (4) After action review.—Before entering into a memorandum of agreement under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security (acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency), in consultation with State, local, and tribal governments (including public transportation systems) that have experienced a major disaster or emergency, shall review after action reports relating to major disasters, emergencies, and exercises, to identify areas where coordination between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security and the provision of public transportation services should be improved. (5) Factors for declarations of major disasters and emergencies.—The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall make available to State, local, and tribal governments, including public transportation systems, a description of the factors that the President considers in declaring a major disaster or emergency, including any pre-disaster emergency declaration policies. (6) Briefings.— (A) Initial briefing.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall jointly brief the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate on the memorandum of agreement required under paragraph (2). (B) Quarterly briefings.—Each quarter of the 1-year period beginning on the date on which the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security enter into the memorandum of agreement required under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall jointly brief the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the memorandum of agreement.
SEC. 20018. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. Section 5325 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: “(1) Contracts. A recipient procuring rolling stock with Government financial assistance under this chapter may make a multiyear contract to buy the rolling stock and replacement parts under which the recipient has an option to buy additional rolling stock or replacement parts for— “(A) not more than 5 years after the date of the original contract for bus procurements; and “(B) not more than 7 years after the date of the original contract for rail procurements, provided that such option does not allow for significant changes or alterations to the rolling stock.” . (2) in subsection (h), by striking “Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005” and inserting “Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012”; (3) in subsection (j)(2)(C), by striking “, including the performance reported in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reports required under section 5309(l)(2)”; and (4) by adding at the end the following: “(k) Veterans Employment. Recipients and subrecipients of Federal financial assistance under this chapter shall ensure that contractors working on a capital project funded using such assistance give a hiring preference, to the extent practicable, to veterans (as defined in section 2108 of title 5) who have the requisite skills and abilities to perform the construction work required under the contract. This subsection shall not be understood, construed or enforced in any manner that would require an employer to give a preference to any veteran over any equally qualified applicant who is a member of any racial or ethnic minority, female, an individual with a disability, or a former employee.” .
SEC. 20019. TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT. Section 5326 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5326. Transit asset management “(a) Definitions. In this section the following definitions shall apply: “(1) Capital asset. The term ‘capital asset’ includes equipment, rolling stock, infrastructure, and facilities for use in public transportation and owned or leased by a recipient or subrecipient of Federal financial assistance under this chapter. “(2) Transit asset management plan. The term ‘transit asset management plan’ means a plan developed by a recipient of funding under this chapter that— “(A) includes, at a minimum, capital asset inventories and condition assessments, decision support tools, and investment prioritization; and “(B) the recipient certifies complies with the rule issued under this section. “(3) Transit asset management system. The term ‘transit asset management system’ means a strategic and systematic process of operating, maintaining, and improving public transportation capital assets effectively throughout the life cycle of such assets. “(b) Transit Asset Management System. The Secretary shall establish and implement a national transit asset management system, which shall include— “(1) a definition of the term ‘state of good repair’ that includes objective standards for measuring the condition of capital assets of recipients, including equipment, rolling stock, infrastructure, and facilities; “(2) a requirement that recipients and subrecipients of Federal financial assistance under this chapter develop a transit asset management plan; “(3) a requirement that each designated recipient of Federal financial assistance under this chapter report on the condition of the system of the recipient and provide a description of any change in condition since the last report; “(4) an analytical process or decision support tool for use by public transportation systems that— “(A) allows for the estimation of capital investment needs of such systems over time; and “(B) assists with asset investment prioritization by such systems; and “(5) technical assistance to recipients of Federal financial assistance under this chapter. “(c) Performance Measures and Targets. “(1) In general. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, the Secretary shall issue a final rule to establish performance measures based on the state of good repair standards established under subsection (b)(1). “(2) Targets. Not later than 3 months after the date on which the Secretary issues a final rule under paragraph (1), and each fiscal year thereafter, each recipient of Federal financial assistance under this chapter shall establish performance targets in relation to the performance measures established by the Secretary. “(3) Reports. Each designated recipient of Federal financial assistance under this chapter shall submit to the Secretary an annual report that describes— “(A) the progress of the recipient during the fiscal year to which the report relates toward meeting the performance targets established under paragraph (2) for that fiscal year; and “(B) the performance targets established by the recipient for the subsequent fiscal year. “(d) Rulemaking. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, the Secretary shall issue a final rule to implement the transit asset management system described in subsection (b).”
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SEC. 20020. PROJECT MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT. Section 5327 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “United States” and all that follows through “Secretary of Transportation” and inserting the following: “Federal financial assistance for a major capital project for public transportation under this chapter or any other provision of Federal law, a recipient must prepare a project management plan approved by the Secretary and carry out the project in accordance with the project management plan”; and (B) in paragraph (12), by striking “each month” and inserting “quarterly”; (2) by striking subsections (c), (d), and (f); (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: “(c) Access to Sites and Records. Each recipient of Federal financial assistance for public transportation under this chapter or any other provision of Federal law shall provide the Secretary and a contractor the Secretary chooses under section 5338(i) with access to the construction sites and records of the recipient when reasonably necessary.” ; (4) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d); and (5) in subsection (d), as so redesignated— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “subsection (c) of this section” and inserting “section 5338(i)”; and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking “preliminary engineering stage” and inserting “project development phase”; and (ii) by striking “another stage” and inserting “another phase”.
SEC. 20021. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SAFETY. (a) Public Transportation Safety Program.—Section 5329 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5329. Public transportation safety program “(a) Definition. In this section, the term ‘recipient’ means a State or local governmental authority, or any other operator of a public transportation system, that receives financial assistance under this chapter. “(b) National Public Transportation Safety Plan. “(1) In general. The Secretary shall create and implement a national public transportation safety plan to improve the safety of all public transportation systems that receive funding under this chapter. “(2) Contents of plan. The national public transportation safety plan under paragraph (1) shall include— “(A) safety performance criteria for all modes of public transportation; “(B) the definition of the term ‘state of good repair’ established under section 5326(b); “(C) minimum safety performance standards for public transportation vehicles used in revenue operations that— “(i) do not apply to rolling stock otherwise regulated by the Secretary or any other Federal agency; and “(ii) to the extent practicable, take into consideration— “(I) relevant recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board; and “(II) recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, the public transportation industry; and “(D) a public transportation safety certification training program, as described in subsection (c). “(c) Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program. “(1) In general. The Secretary shall establish a public transportation safety certification training program for Federal and State employees, or other designated personnel, who conduct safety audits and examinations of public transportation systems and employees of public transportation agencies directly responsible for safety oversight. “(2) Interim provisions. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, the Secretary shall establish interim provisions for the certification and training of the personnel described in paragraph (1), which shall be in effect until the effective date of the final rule issued by the Secretary to implement this subsection. “(d) Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan. “(1) In general. Effective 1 year after the effective date of a final rule issued by the Secretary to carry out this subsection, each recipient or State, as described in paragraph (3), shall certify that the recipient or State has established a comprehensive agency safety plan that includes, at a minimum— “(A) a requirement that the board of directors (or equivalent entity) of the recipient approve the agency safety plan and any updates to the agency safety plan; “(B) methods for identifying and evaluating safety risks throughout all elements of the public transportation system of the recipient; “(C) strategies to minimize the exposure of the public, personnel, and property to hazards and unsafe conditions; “(D) a process and timeline for conducting an annual review and update of the safety plan of the recipient; “(E) performance targets based on the safety performance criteria and state of good repair standards established under subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, of subsection (b)(2); “(F) assignment of an adequately trained safety officer who reports directly to the general manager, president, or equivalent officer of the recipient; and “(G) a comprehensive staff training program for the operations personnel and personnel directly responsible for safety of the recipient that includes— “(i) the completion of a safety training program; and “(ii) continuing safety education and training. “(2) Interim agency safety plan. A system safety plan developed pursuant to part 659 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, shall remain in effect until such time as this subsection takes effect. “(3) Public transportation agency safety plan drafting and certification. “(A) Section 5311. For a recipient receiving assistance under section 5311, a State safety plan may be drafted and certified by the recipient or a State. “(B) Section 5307. Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, the Secretary shall issue a rule designating recipients of assistance under section 5307 that are small public transportation providers or systems that may have their State safety plans drafted or certified by a State. “(e) State Safety Oversight Program. “(1) Applicability. This subsection applies only to eligible States. “(2) Definition. In this subsection, the term ‘eligible State’ means a State that has— “(A) a rail fixed guideway public transportation system within the jurisdiction of the State that is not subject to regulation by the Federal Railroad Administration; or “(B) a rail fixed guideway public transportation system in the engineering or construction phase of development within the jurisdiction of the State that will not be subject to regulation by the Federal Railroad Administration. “(3) In general. In order to obligate funds apportioned under section 5338 to carry out this chapter, effective 3 years after the date on which a final rule under this subsection becomes effective, an eligible State shall have in effect a State safety oversight program approved by the Secretary under which the State— “(A) assumes responsibility for overseeing rail fixed guideway public transportation safety; “(B) adopts and enforces Federal and relevant State laws on rail fixed guideway public transportation safety; “(C) establishes a State safety oversight agency; “(D) determines, in consultation with the Secretary, an appropriate staffing level for the State safety oversight agency that is commensurate with the number, size, and complexity of the rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in the eligible State; “(E) requires that employees and other designated personnel of the eligible State safety oversight agency who are responsible for rail fixed guideway public transportation safety oversight are qualified to perform such functions through appropriate training, including successful completion of the public transportation safety certification training program established under subsection (c); and “(F) prohibits any public transportation agency from providing funds to the State safety oversight agency or an entity designated by the eligible State as the State safety oversight agency under paragraph (4). “(4) State safety oversight agency. “(A) In general. Each State safety oversight program shall establish a State safety oversight agency that— “(i) is financially and legally independent from any public transportation entity that the State safety oversight agency oversees; “(ii) does not directly provide public transportation services in an area with a rail fixed guideway public transportation system subject to the requirements of this section; “(iii) does not employ any individual who is also responsible for the administration of rail fixed guideway public transportation programs subject to the requirements of this section; “(iv) has the authority to review, approve, oversee, and enforce the implementation by the rail fixed guideway public transportation agency of the public transportation agency safety plan required under subsection (d); “(v) has investigative and enforcement authority with respect to the safety of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems of the eligible State; “(vi) audits, at least once triennially, the compliance of the rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in the eligible State subject to this subsection with the public transportation agency safety plan required under subsection (d); and “(vii) provides, at least once annually, a status report on the safety of the rail fixed guideway public transportation systems the State safety oversight agency oversees to— “(I) the Federal Transit Administration; “(II) the Governor of the eligible State; and “(III) the board of directors, or equivalent entity, of any rail fixed guideway public transportation system that the State safety oversight agency oversees. “(B) Waiver. At the request of an eligible State, the Secretary may waive clauses (i) and (iii) of subparagraph (A) for eligible States with 1 or more rail fixed guideway systems in revenue operations, design, or construction, that— “(i) have fewer than 1,000,000 combined actual and projected rail fixed guideway revenue miles per year; or “(ii) provide fewer than 10,000,000 combined actual and projected unlinked passenger trips per year. “(5) Programs for multi-state rail fixed guideway public transportation systems. An eligible State that has within the jurisdiction of the eligible State a rail fixed guideway public transportation system that operates in more than 1 eligible State shall— “(A) jointly with all other eligible States in which the rail fixed guideway public transportation system operates, ensure uniform safety standards and enforcement procedures that shall be in compliance with this section, and establish and implement a State safety oversight program approved by the Secretary; or “(B) jointly with all other eligible States in which the rail fixed guideway public transportation system operates, designate an entity having characteristics consistent with the characteristics described in paragraph (3) to carry out the State safety oversight program approved by the Secretary. “(6) Grants. “(A) In general. The Secretary shall make grants to eligible States to develop or carry out State safety oversight programs under this subsection. Grant funds may be used for program operational and administrative expenses, including employee training activities. “(B) Apportionment. “(i) Formula. The amount made available for State safety oversight under section 5336(h) shall be apportioned among eligible States under a formula to be established by the Secretary. Such formula shall take into account fixed guideway vehicle revenue miles, fixed guideway route miles, and fixed guideway vehicle passenger miles attributable to all rail fixed guideway systems not subject to regulation by the Federal Railroad Administration within each eligible State. “(ii) Administrative requirements. Grant funds apportioned to States under this paragraph shall be subject to uniform administrative requirements for grants and cooperative agreements to State and local governments under part 18 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, and shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter as the Secretary determines appropriate. “(C) Government share. “(i) In general. The Government share of the reasonable cost of a State safety oversight program developed or carried out using a grant under this paragraph shall be 80 percent. “(ii) In-kind contributions. Any calculation of the non-Government share of a State safety oversight program shall include in-kind contributions by an eligible State. “(iii) Non-government share. The non-Government share of the cost of a State safety oversight program developed or carried out using a grant under this paragraph may not be met by— “(I) any Federal funds; “(II) any funds received from a public transportation agency; or “(III) any revenues earned by a public transportation agency. “(iv) Safety training program. Recipients of funds made available to carry out sections 5307 and 5311 may use not more than 0.5 percent of their formula funds to pay not more than 80 percent of the cost of participation in the public transportation safety certification training program established under subsection (c), by an employee of a State safety oversight agency or a recipient who is directly responsible for safety oversight. “(7) Certification process. “(A) In general. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, the Secretary shall determine whether or not each State safety oversight program meets the requirements of this subsection and the State safety oversight program is adequate to promote the purposes of this section. “(B) Issuance of certifications and denials. The Secretary shall issue a certification to each eligible State that the Secretary determines under subparagraph (A) adequately meets the requirements of this subsection, and shall issue a denial of certification to each eligible State that the Secretary determines under subparagraph (A) does not adequately meet the requirements of this subsection. “(C) Disapproval. If the Secretary determines that a State safety oversight program does not meet the requirements of this subsection and denies certification, the Secretary shall transmit to the eligible State a written explanation and allow the eligible State to modify and resubmit the State safety oversight program for approval. “(D) Failure to correct. If the Secretary determines that a modification by an eligible State of the State safety oversight program is not sufficient to certify the program, the Secretary— “(i) shall notify the Governor of the eligible State of such denial of certification and failure to adequately modify the program, and shall request that the Governor take all possible actions to correct deficiencies in the program to ensure the certification of the program; and “(ii) may— “(I) withhold funds available under paragraph (6) in an amount determined by the Secretary; “(II) withhold not more than 5 percent of the amount required to be appropriated for use in a State or urbanized area in the State under section 5307 of this title, until the State safety oversight program has been certified; or “(III) require fixed guideway public transportation systems under such State safety oversight program to provide up to 100 percent of Federal assistance made available under this chapter only for safety-related improvements on such systems, until the State safety oversight program has been certified. “(8) Evaluation of program and annual report. The Secretary shall continually evaluate the implementation of a State safety oversight program by a State safety oversight agency, and shall submit on or before July 1 of each year to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on— “(A) the amount of funds apportioned to each eligible State; and “(B) the certification status of each State safety oversight program, including what steps a State program that has been denied certification must take in order to be certified. “(9) Federal oversight. The Secretary shall— “(A) oversee the implementation of each State safety oversight program under this subsection; “(B) audit the operations of each State safety oversight agency at least once triennially; and “(C) issue rules to carry out this subsection. “(f) Authority of Secretary. In carrying out this section, the Secretary may— “(1) conduct inspections, investigations, audits, examinations, and testing of the equipment, facilities, rolling stock, and operations of the public transportation system of a recipient; “(2) make reports and issue directives with respect to the safety of the public transportation system of a recipient; “(3) in conjunction with an accident investigation or an investigation into a pattern or practice of conduct that negatively affects public safety, issue a subpoena to, and take the deposition of, any employee of a recipient or a State safety oversight agency, if— “(A) before the issuance of the subpoena, the Secretary requests a determination by the Attorney General of the United States as to whether the subpoena will interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation; and “(B) the Attorney General— “(i) determines that the subpoena will not interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation; or “(ii) fails to make a determination under clause (i) before the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Secretary makes a request under subparagraph (A); “(4) require the production of documents by, and prescribe recordkeeping and reporting requirements for, a recipient or a State safety oversight agency; “(5) investigate public transportation accidents and incidents and provide guidance to recipients regarding prevention of accidents and incidents; “(6) at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, enter and inspect equipment, facilities, rolling stock, operations, and relevant records of the public transportation system of a recipient; and “(7) issue rules to carry out this section. “(g) Enforcement Actions. “(1) Types of enforcement actions. The Secretary may take enforcement action against an eligible State, as defined in subsection (e), that does not comply with Federal law with respect to the safety of the public transportation system, including— “(A) issuing directives; “(B) requiring more frequent oversight of the recipient by a State safety oversight agency or the Secretary; “(C) imposing more frequent reporting requirements; and “(D) requiring that any Federal financial assistance provided under this chapter be spent on correcting safety deficiencies identified by the Secretary or the State safety oversight agency before such funds are spent on other projects. “(2) Use or withholding of funds. “(A) In general. The Secretary may require the use of funds in accordance with paragraph (1)(D) only if the Secretary finds that a recipient is engaged in a pattern or practice of serious safety violations or has otherwise refused to comply with Federal law relating to the safety of the public transportation system. “(B) Notice. Before withholding funds from a recipient, the Secretary shall provide to the recipient— “(i) written notice of a violation and the amount proposed to be withheld; and “(ii) a reasonable period of time within which the recipient may address the violation or propose and initiate an alternative means of compliance that the Secretary determines is acceptable. “(h) Cost-benefit Analysis. “(1) Analysis required. In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall take into consideration the costs and benefits of each action the Secretary proposes to take under this section. “(2) Waiver. The Secretary may waive the requirement under this subsection if the Secretary determines that such a waiver is in the public interest. “(i) Consultation by the Secretary of Homeland Security. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with the Secretary of Transportation before the Secretary of Homeland Security issues a rule or order that the Secretary of Transportation determines affects the safety of public transportation design, construction, or operations. “(j) Actions Under State Law. “(1) Rule of construction. Nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt an action under State law seeking damages for personal injury, death, or property damage alleging that a party has failed to comply with— “(A) a Federal standard of care established by a regulation or order issued by the Secretary under this section; or “(B) its own program, rule, or standard that it created pursuant to a rule or order issued by the Secretary. “(2) Effective date. This subsection shall apply to any cause of action under State law arising from an event or activity occurring on or after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012. “(3) Jurisdiction. Nothing in this section shall be construed to create a cause of action under Federal law on behalf of an injured party or confer Federal question jurisdiction for a State law cause of action. “(k) National Public Transportation Safety Report. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that— “(1) analyzes public transportation safety trends among the States and documents the most effective safety programs implemented using grants under this section; and “(2) describes the effect on public transportation safety of activities carried out using grants under this section.”
. (b) Bus Safety Study.— (1) Definition.—In this subsection, the term “highway route” means a route where 50 percent or more of the route is on roads having a speed limit of more than 45 miles per hour. (2) Study.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that— (A) examines the safety of public transportation buses that travel on highway routes; (B) examines laws and regulations that apply to commercial over-the-road buses; and (C) makes recommendations as to whether additional safety measures should be required for public transportation buses that travel on highway routes.
SEC. 20022. ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TESTING. Section 5331 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g) and inserting the following: “(g) Conditions on Federal Assistance. “(1) Ineligibility for assistance. A person that receives funds under this chapter is not eligible for financial assistance under section 5307, 5309, or 5311 of this title if the person is required, under regulations the Secretary prescribes under this section, to establish a program of alcohol and controlled substances testing and does not establish the program in accordance with this section. “(2) Additional remedies. If the Secretary determines that a person that receives funds under this chapter is not in compliance with regulations prescribed under this section, the Secretary may bar the person from receiving Federal transit assistance in an amount the Secretary considers appropriate.” .
SEC. 20023. NONDISCRIMINATION. (a) Amendments.—Section 5332 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking “creed” and inserting “religion”; and (B) by inserting “disability,” after “sex,”; and (2) in subsection (d)(3), by striking “and” and inserting “or”. (b) Evaluation and Report.— (1) Evaluation.—The Comptroller General of the United States shall evaluate the progress and effectiveness of the Federal Transit Administration in assisting recipients of assistance under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, to comply with section 5332(b) of title 49, including— (A) by reviewing discrimination complaints, reports, and other relevant information collected or prepared by the Federal Transit Administration or recipients of assistance from the Federal Transit Administration pursuant to any applicable civil rights statute, regulation, or other requirement; and (B) by reviewing the process that the Federal Transit Administration uses to resolve discrimination complaints filed by members of the public. (2) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report concerning the evaluation under paragraph (1) that includes— (A) a description of the ability of the Federal Transit Administration to address discrimination and foster equal opportunities in federally funded public transportation projects, programs, and activities; (B) recommendations for improvements if the Comptroller General determines that improvements are necessary; and (C) information upon which the evaluation under paragraph (1) is based.
SEC. 20024. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. Section 5334 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking “under sections 5307 and 5309-5311 of this title” and inserting “that receives Federal financial assistance under this chapter”; (2) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) by inserting after “emergency,” the following: “or for purposes of establishing and enforcing a program to improve the safety of public transportation systems in the United States as described in section 5329,”; and (B) by striking “chapter, nor may the Secretary” and inserting “chapter. The Secretary may not”; (3) in subsection (c)(4), by striking “section (except subsection (i)) and sections 5318(e), 5323(a)(2), 5325(a), 5325(b), and 5325(f)” and inserting “subsection”; (4) in subsection (h)(3), by striking “another” and inserting “any other”; (5) in subsection (i)(1), by striking “title 23 shall” and inserting “title 23 may”; (6) by striking subsection (j); and (7) by redesignating subsections (k) and (l) as subsections (j) and (k), respectively.
SEC. 20025. NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE. (a) Amendments.—Section 5335 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking “public transportation financial and operating information” and inserting “public transportation financial, operating, and asset condition information”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(c) Data Required to Be Reported. The recipient of a grant under this chapter shall report to the Secretary, for inclusion in the National Transit Database, any information relating to a transit asset inventory or condition assessment conducted by the recipient.” . (b) [49 U.S.C. 5335 note] Data Accuracy and Reliability.—The Secretary shall— (1) develop and implement appropriate internal control activities to ensure that public transportation safety incident data is reported accurately and reliably by public transportation systems and State safety oversight agencies to the State Safety Oversight Rail Accident Database; and (2) report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives within 1 year of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012 on the steps taken to improve the accuracy and reliability of public transportation safety incident data reported to the State Safety Oversight Rail Accident Database.
SEC. 20026. APPORTIONMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORMULA GRANTS. Section 5336 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5336. Apportionment of appropriations for formula grants “(a) Based on Urbanized Area Population. Of the amount apportioned under subsection (h)(4) to carry out section 5307— “(1) 9.32 percent shall be apportioned each fiscal year only in urbanized areas with a population of less than 200,000 so that each of those areas is entitled to receive an amount equal to— “(A) 50 percent of the total amount apportioned multiplied by a ratio equal to the population of the area divided by the total population of all urbanized areas with populations of less than 200,000 as shown in the most recent decennial census; and “(B) 50 percent of the total amount apportioned multiplied by a ratio for the area based on population weighted by a factor, established by the Secretary, of the number of inhabitants in each square mile; and “(2) 90.68 percent shall be apportioned each fiscal year only in urbanized areas with populations of at least 200,000 as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. “(b) Based on Fixed Guideway Vehicle Revenue Miles, Directional Route Miles, and Passenger Miles. (1) In this subsection, ‘fixed guideway vehicle revenue miles’ and ‘fixed guideway directional route miles’ include passenger ferry operations directly or under contract by the designated recipient. “(2) Of the amount apportioned under subsection (a)(2) of this section, 33.29 percent shall be apportioned as follows: “(A) 95.61 percent of the total amount apportioned under this subsection shall be apportioned so that each urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000 is entitled to receive an amount equal to— “(i) 60 percent of the 95.61 percent apportioned under this subparagraph multiplied by a ratio equal to the number of fixed guideway vehicle revenue miles attributable to the area, as established by the Secretary, divided by the total number of all fixed guideway vehicle revenue miles attributable to all areas; and “(ii) 40 percent of the 95.61 percent apportioned under this subparagraph multiplied by a ratio equal to the number of fixed guideway directional route miles attributable to the area, established by the Secretary, divided by the total number of all fixed guideway directional route miles attributable to all areas. An urbanized area with a population of at least 750,000 in which commuter rail transportation is provided shall receive at least .75 percent of the total amount apportioned under this subparagraph. “(B) 4.39 percent of the total amount apportioned under this subsection shall be apportioned so that each urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000 is entitled to receive an amount equal to— “(i) the number of fixed guideway vehicle passenger miles traveled multiplied by the number of fixed guideway vehicle passenger miles traveled for each dollar of operating cost in an area; divided by “(ii) the total number of fixed guideway vehicle passenger miles traveled multiplied by the total number of fixed guideway vehicle passenger miles traveled for each dollar of operating cost in all areas. An urbanized area with a population of at least 750,000 in which commuter rail transportation is provided shall receive at least .75 percent of the total amount apportioned under this subparagraph. “(C) Under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, fixed guideway vehicle revenue or directional route miles, and passengers served on those miles, in an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000, where the miles and passengers served otherwise would be attributable to an urbanized area with a population of at least 1,000,000 in an adjacent State, are attributable to the governmental authority in the State in which the urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000 is located. The authority is deemed an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000 if the authority makes a contract for the service. “(D) A recipient’s apportionment under subparagraph (A)(i) of this paragraph may not be reduced if the recipient, after satisfying the Secretary that energy or operating efficiencies would be achieved, reduces vehicle revenue miles but provides the same frequency of revenue service to the same number of riders. “(E) For purposes of subparagraph (A) and section 5337(c)(3), the Secretary shall deem to be attributable to an urbanized area not less than 22.27 percent of the fixed guideway vehicle revenue miles or fixed guideway directional route miles in the public transportation system of a recipient that are located outside the urbanized area for which the recipient receives funds, in addition to the fixed guideway vehicle revenue miles or fixed guideway directional route miles of the recipient that are located inside the urbanized area. “(c) Based on Bus Vehicle Revenue Miles and Passenger Miles. Of the amount apportioned under subsection (a)(2) of this section, 66.71 percent shall be apportioned as follows: “(1) 90.8 percent of the total amount apportioned under this subsection shall be apportioned as follows: “(A) 73.39 percent of the 90.8 percent apportioned under this paragraph shall be apportioned so that each urbanized area with a population of at least 1,000,000 is entitled to receive an amount equal to— “(i) 50 percent of the 73.39 percent apportioned under this subparagraph multiplied by a ratio equal to the total bus vehicle revenue miles operated in or directly serving the urbanized area divided by the total bus vehicle revenue miles attributable to all areas; “(ii) 25 percent of the 73.39 percent apportioned under this subparagraph multiplied by a ratio equal to the population of the area divided by the total population of all areas, as shown in the most recent decennial census; and “(iii) 25 percent of the 73.39 percent apportioned under this subparagraph multiplied by a ratio for the area based on population weighted by a factor, established by the Secretary, of the number of inhabitants in each square mile. “(B) 26.61 percent of the 90.8 percent apportioned under this paragraph shall be apportioned so that each urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000 but not more than 999,999 is entitled to receive an amount equal to— “(i) 50 percent of the 26.61 percent apportioned under this subparagraph multiplied by a ratio equal to the total bus vehicle revenue miles operated in or directly serving the urbanized area divided by the total bus vehicle revenue miles attributable to all areas; “(ii) 25 percent of the 26.61 percent apportioned under this subparagraph multiplied by a ratio equal to the population of the area divided by the total population of all areas, as shown by the most recent decennial census; and “(iii) 25 percent of the 26.61 percent apportioned under this subparagraph multiplied by a ratio for the area based on population weighted by a factor, established by the Secretary, of the number of inhabitants in each square mile. “(2) 9.2 percent of the total amount apportioned under this subsection shall be apportioned so that each urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000 is entitled to receive an amount equal to— “(A) the number of bus passenger miles traveled multiplied by the number of bus passenger miles traveled for each dollar of operating cost in an area; divided by “(B) the total number of bus passenger miles traveled multiplied by the total number of bus passenger miles traveled for each dollar of operating cost in all areas. “(d) Date of Apportionment. The Secretary shall— “(1) apportion amounts appropriated under section 5338(a)(2)(C) of this title to carry out section 5307 of this title not later than the 10th day after the date the amounts are appropriated or October 1 of the fiscal year for which the amounts are appropriated, whichever is later; and “(2) publish apportionments of the amounts, including amounts attributable to each urbanized area with a population of more than 50,000 and amounts attributable to each State of a multistate urbanized area, on the apportionment date. “(e) Amounts Not Apportioned to Designated Recipients. The Governor of a State may expend in an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000 an amount apportioned under this section that is not apportioned to a designated recipient, as defined in section 5302(4). “(f) Transfers of Apportionments. (1) The Governor of a State may transfer any part of the State’s apportionment under subsection (a)(1) of this section to supplement amounts apportioned to the State under section 5311(c)(3). The Governor may make a transfer only after consulting with responsible local officials and publicly owned operators of public transportation in each area for which the amount originally was apportioned under this section. “(2) The Governor of a State may transfer any part of the State’s apportionment under section 5311(c)(3) to supplement amounts apportioned to the State under subsection (a)(1) of this section. “(3) The Governor of a State may use throughout the State amounts of a State’s apportionment remaining available for obligation at the beginning of the 90-day period before the period of the availability of the amounts expires. “(4) A designated recipient for an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000 may transfer a part of its apportionment under this section to the Governor of a State. The Governor shall distribute the transferred amounts to urbanized areas under this section. “(5) Capital and operating assistance limitations applicable to the original apportionment apply to amounts transferred under this subsection. “(g) Period of Availability to Recipients. An amount apportioned under this section may be obligated by the recipient for 5 years after the fiscal year in which the amount is apportioned. Not later than 30 days after the end of the 5-year period, an amount that is not obligated at the end of that period shall be added to the amount that may be apportioned under this section in the next fiscal year. “(h) Apportionments. Of the amounts made available for each fiscal year under section 5338(a)(2)(C)— “(1) $30,000,000 shall be set aside to carry out section 5307(h); “(2) 3.07 percent shall be apportioned to urbanized areas in accordance with subsection (j); “(3) of amounts not apportioned under paragraphs (1) and (2), 1.5 percent shall be apportioned to urbanized areas with populations of less than 200,000 in accordance with subsection (i); “(4) 0.5 percent shall be apportioned to eligible States for State safety oversight program grants in accordance with section 5329(e)(6); and “(5) any amount not apportioned under paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) shall be apportioned to urbanized areas in accordance with subsections (a) through (c). “(i) Small Transit Intensive Cities Formula. “(1) Definitions. In this subsection, the following definitions apply: “(A) Eligible area. The term ‘eligible area’ means an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000 that meets or exceeds in one or more performance categories the industry average for all urbanized areas with a population of at least 200,000 but not more than 999,999, as determined by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (c)(2). “(B) Performance category. The term ‘performance category’ means each of the following: “(i) Passenger miles traveled per vehicle revenue mile. “(ii) Passenger miles traveled per vehicle revenue hour. “(iii) Vehicle revenue miles per capita. “(iv) Vehicle revenue hours per capita. “(v) Passenger miles traveled per capita. “(vi) Passengers per capita. “(2) Apportionment. “(A) Apportionment formula. The amount to be apportioned under subsection (h)(3) shall be apportioned among eligible areas in the ratio that— “(i) the number of performance categories for which each eligible area meets or exceeds the industry average in urbanized areas with a population of at least 200,000 but not more than 999,999; bears to “(ii) the aggregate number of performance categories for which all eligible areas meet or exceed the industry average in urbanized areas with a population of at least 200,000 but not more than 999,999. “(B) Data used in formula. The Secretary shall calculate apportionments under this subsection for a fiscal year using data from the national transit database used to calculate apportionments for that fiscal year under this section. “(j) Apportionment Formula. The amounts apportioned under subsection (h)(2) shall be apportioned among urbanized areas as follows: “(1) 75 percent of the funds shall be apportioned among designated recipients for urbanized areas with a population of 200,000 or more in the ratio that— “(A) the number of eligible low-income individuals in each such urbanized area; bears to “(B) the number of eligible low-income individuals in all such urbanized areas. “(2) 25 percent of the funds shall be apportioned among designated recipients for urbanized areas with a population of less than 200,000 in the ratio that— “(A) the number of eligible low-income individuals in each such urbanized area; bears to “(B) the number of eligible low-income individuals in all such urbanized areas.”
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SEC. 20027. STATE OF GOOD REPAIR GRANTS. Section 5337 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5337. State of good repair grants “(a) Definitions. In this section, the following definitions shall apply: “(1) Fixed guideway. The term ‘fixed guideway’ means a public transportation facility— “(A) using and occupying a separate right-of-way for the exclusive use of public transportation; “(B) using rail; “(C) using a fixed catenary system; “(D) for a passenger ferry system; or “(E) for a bus rapid transit system. “(2) State. The term ‘State’ means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. “(3) State of good repair. The term ‘state of good repair’ has the meaning given that term by the Secretary, by rule, under section 5326(b). “(4) Transit asset management plan. The term ‘transit asset management plan’ means a plan developed by a recipient of funding under this chapter that— “(A) includes, at a minimum, capital asset inventories and condition assessments, decision support tools, and investment prioritization; and “(B) the recipient certifies that the recipient complies with the rule issued under section 5326(d). “(b) General Authority. “(1) Eligible projects. The Secretary may make grants under this section to assist State and local governmental authorities in financing capital projects to maintain public transportation systems in a state of good repair, including projects to replace and rehabilitate— “(A) rolling stock; “(B) track; “(C) line equipment and structures; “(D) signals and communications; “(E) power equipment and substations; “(F) passenger stations and terminals; “(G) security equipment and systems; “(H) maintenance facilities and equipment; “(I) operational support equipment, including computer hardware and software; “(J) development and implementation of a transit asset management plan; and “(K) other replacement and rehabilitation projects the Secretary determines appropriate. “(2) Inclusion in plan. A recipient shall include a project carried out under paragraph (1) in the transit asset management plan of the recipient upon completion of the plan. “(c) High Intensity Fixed Guideway State of Good Repair Formula. “(1) In general. Of the amount authorized or made available under section 5338(a)(2)(I), 97.15 percent shall be apportioned to recipients in accordance with this subsection. “(2) Area share. “(A) In general. 50 percent of the amount described in paragraph (1) shall be apportioned for fixed guideway systems in accordance with this paragraph. “(B) Share. A recipient shall receive an amount equal to the amount described in subparagraph (A), multiplied by the amount the recipient would have received under this section, as in effect for fiscal year 2011, if the amount had been calculated in accordance with section 5336(b)(1) and using the definition of the term ‘fixed guideway’ under subsection (a) of this section, as such sections are in effect on the day after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, and divided by the total amount apportioned for all areas under this section for fiscal year 2011. “(C) Recipient. For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘recipient’ means an entity that received funding under this section, as in effect for fiscal year 2011. “(3) Vehicle revenue miles and directional route miles. “(A) In general. 50 percent of the amount described in paragraph (1) shall be apportioned to recipients in accordance with this paragraph. “(B) Vehicle revenue miles. A recipient in an urbanized area shall receive an amount equal to 60 percent of the amount described in subparagraph (A), multiplied by the number of fixed guideway vehicle revenue miles attributable to the urbanized area, as established by the Secretary, divided by the total number of all fixed guideway vehicle revenue miles attributable to all urbanized areas. “(C) Directional route miles. A recipient in an urbanized area shall receive an amount equal to 40 percent of the amount described in subparagraph (A), multiplied by the number of fixed guideway directional route miles attributable to the urbanized area, as established by the Secretary, divided by the total number of all fixed guideway directional route miles attributable to all urbanized areas. “(4) Limitation. “(A) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the share of the total amount apportioned under this subsection that is apportioned to an area under this subsection shall not decrease by more than 0.25 percentage points compared to the share apportioned to the area under this subsection in the previous fiscal year. “(B) Special rule for fiscal year 2013. In fiscal year 2013, the share of the total amount apportioned under this subsection that is apportioned to an area under this subsection shall not decrease by more than 0.25 percentage points compared to the share that would have been apportioned to the area under this section, as in effect for fiscal year 2011, if the share had been calculated using the definition of the term ‘fixed guideway’ under subsection (a) of this section, as in effect on the day after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012. “(5) Use of funds. Amounts made available under this subsection shall be available for the exclusive use of fixed guideway projects. “(6) Receiving apportionment. “(A) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph (B), for an area with a fixed guideway system, the amounts provided under this subsection shall be apportioned to the designated recipient for the urbanized area in which the system operates. “(B) Exception. An area described in the amendment made by section 3028(a) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (Public Law 105-178; 112 Stat. 366) shall receive an individual apportionment under this subsection. “(7) Apportionment requirements. For purposes of determining the number of fixed guideway vehicle revenue miles or fixed guideway directional route miles attributable to an urbanized area for a fiscal year under this subsection, only segments of fixed guideway systems placed in revenue service not later than 7 years before the first day of the fiscal year shall be deemed to be attributable to an urbanized area. “(d) High Intensity Motorbus State of Good Repair. “(1) Definition. For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘high intensity motorbus’ means public transportation that is provided on a facility with access for other high-occupancy vehicles. “(2) Apportionment. Of the amount authorized or made available under section 5338(a)(2)(I), 2.85 percent shall be apportioned to urbanized areas for high intensity motorbus state of good repair in accordance with this subsection. “(3) Vehicle revenue miles and directional route miles. “(A) In general. The amount described in paragraph (2) shall be apportioned to each area in accordance with this paragraph. “(B) Vehicle revenue miles. Each area shall receive an amount equal to 60 percent of the amount described in subparagraph (A), multiplied by the number of high intensity motorbus vehicle revenue miles attributable to the area, as established by the Secretary, divided by the total number of all high intensity motorbus vehicle revenue miles attributable to all areas. “(C) Directional route miles. Each area shall receive an amount equal to 40 percent of the amount described in subparagraph (A), multiplied by the number of high intensity motorbus directional route miles attributable to the area, as established by the Secretary, divided by the total number of all high intensity motorbus directional route miles attributable to all areas. “(4) Apportionment requirements. For purposes of determining the number of high intensity motorbus vehicle revenue miles or high intensity motorbus directional route miles attributable to an urbanized area for a fiscal year under this subsection, only segments of high intensity motorbus systems placed in revenue service not later than 7 years before the first day of the fiscal year shall be deemed to be attributable to an urbanized area.”
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SEC. 20028. AUTHORIZATIONS. Section 5338 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5338. Authorizations “(a) Formula Grants. “(1) In general. There shall be available from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund to carry out sections 5305, 5307, 5310, 5311, 5318, 5322(d), 5335, 5337, 5339, and 5340, and section 20005(b) of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, $8,478,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $8,595,000,000 for fiscal year 2014. “(2) Allocation of funds. Of the amounts made available under paragraph (1)— “(A) $126,900,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $128,800,000 for fiscal year 2014 shall be available to carry out section 5305; “(B) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014 shall be available to carry out section 20005(b) of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012; “(C) $4,397,950,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $4,458,650,000 for fiscal year 2014 shall be allocated in accordance with section 5336 to provide financial assistance for urbanized areas under section 5307; “(D) $254,800,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $258,300,000 for fiscal year 2014 shall be available to provide financial assistance for services for the enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities under section 5310; “(E) $599,500,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $607,800,000 for fiscal year 2014 shall be available to provide financial assistance for rural areas under section 5311, of which not less than $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 shall be available to carry out section 5311(c)(1) and $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 shall be available to carry out section 5311(c)(2); “(F) $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014 shall be available for bus testing under section 5318; “(G) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014 shall be available for the national transit institute under section 5322(d); “(H) $3,850,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014 shall be available to carry out section 5335; “(I) $2,136,300,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $2,165,900,000 for fiscal year 2014 shall be available to carry out section 5337; “(J) $422,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $427,800,000 for fiscal year 2014 shall be available for the bus and bus facilities program under section 5339; and “(K) $518,700,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $525,900,000 for fiscal year 2014 shall be allocated in accordance with section 5340 to provide financial assistance for urbanized areas under section 5307 and rural areas under section 5311. “(b) Research, Development Demonstration and Deployment Projects. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5312, $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2014. “(c) Transit Cooperative Research Program. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5313, $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2014. “(d) Technical Assistance and Standards Development. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5314, $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2014. “(e) Human Resources and Training. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsections (a), (b), (c), and (e) of section 5322, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2014. “(f) Emergency Relief Program. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out section 5324. “(g) Capital Investment Grants. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5309, $1,907,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $1,907,000,000 for fiscal year 2014. “(h) Administration. “(1) In general. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5334, $104,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 and $104,000,000 for fiscal year 2014. “(2) Section 5329. Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1), not less than $5,000,000 shall be available to carry out section 5329. “(3) Section 5326. Of the amounts made available under paragraph (2), not less than $1,000,000 shall be available to carry out section 5326. “(i) Oversight. “(1) In general. Of the amounts made available to carry out this chapter for a fiscal year, the Secretary may use not more than the following amounts for the activities described in paragraph (2): “(A) 0.5 percent of amounts made available to carry out section 5305. “(B) 0.75 percent of amounts made available to carry out section 5307. “(C) 1 percent of amounts made available to carry out section 5309. “(D) 1 percent of amounts made available to carry out section 601 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-432; 126 Stat. 4968). “(E) 0.5 percent of amounts made available to carry out section 5310. “(F) 0.5 percent of amounts made available to carry out section 5311. “(G) 0.75 percent of amounts made available to carry out section 5337(c). “(2) Activities. The activities described in this paragraph are as follows: “(A) Activities to oversee the construction of a major capital project. “(B) Activities to review and audit the safety and security, procurement, management, and financial compliance of a recipient or subrecipient of funds under this chapter. “(C) Activities to provide technical assistance generally, and to provide technical assistance to correct deficiencies identified in compliance reviews and audits carried out under this section. “(3) Government share of costs. The Government shall pay the entire cost of carrying out a contract under this subsection. “(4) Availability of certain funds. Funds made available under paragraph (1)(C) shall be made available to the Secretary before allocating the funds appropriated to carry out any project under a full funding grant agreement. “(j) Grants as Contractual Obligations. “(1) Grants financed from highway trust fund. A grant or contract that is approved by the Secretary and financed with amounts made available from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund pursuant to this section is a contractual obligation of the Government to pay the Government share of the cost of the project. “(2) Grants financed from general fund. A grant or contract that is approved by the Secretary and financed with amounts appropriated in advance from the General Fund of the Treasury pursuant to this section is a contractual obligation of the Government to pay the Government share of the cost of the project only to the extent that amounts are appropriated for such purpose by an Act of Congress. “(k) Availability of Amounts. Amounts made available by or appropriated under this section shall remain available until expended.”
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SEC. 20029. BUS AND BUS FACILITIES FORMULA GRANTS. (a) In General.—Section 5339 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 5339. Bus and bus facilities formula grants “(a) General Authority. The Secretary may make grants under this section to assist eligible recipients described in subsection (c)(1) in financing capital projects— “(1) to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment; and “(2) to construct bus-related facilities. “(b) Grant Requirements. The requirements of section 5307 apply to recipients of grants made under this section. “(c) Eligible Recipients and Subrecipients. “(1) Recipients. Eligible recipients under this section are designated recipients that operate fixed route bus service or that allocate funding to fixed route bus operators. “(2) Subrecipients. A designated recipient that receives a grant under this section may allocate amounts of the grant to subrecipients that are public agencies or private nonprofit organizations engaged in public transportation. “(d) Distribution of Grant Funds. Funds allocated under section 5338(a)(2)(J) shall be distributed as follows: “(1) National distribution. $65,500,000 shall be allocated to all States and territories, with each State receiving $1,250,000 and each territory receiving $500,000. “(2) Distribution using population and service factors. The remainder of the funds not otherwise distributed under paragraph (1) shall be allocated pursuant to the formula set forth in section 5336 other than subsection (b). “(e) Transfers of Apportionments. “(1) Transfer flexibility for national distribution funds. The Governor of a State may transfer any part of the State’s apportionment under subsection (d)(1) to supplement amounts apportioned to the State under section 5311(c) of this title or amounts apportioned to urbanized areas under subsections (a) and (c) of section 5336 of this title. “(2) Transfer flexibility for population and service factors funds. The Governor of a State may expend in an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000 any amounts apportioned under subsection (d)(2) that are not allocated to designated recipients in urbanized areas with a population of 200,000 or more. “(f) Government’s Share of Costs. “(1) Capital projects. A grant for a capital project under this section shall be for 80 percent of the net capital costs of the project. A recipient of a grant under this section may provide additional local matching amounts. “(2) Remaining costs. The remainder of the net project cost shall be provided— “(A) in cash from non-Government sources other than revenues from providing public transportation services; “(B) from revenues derived from the sale of advertising and concessions; “(C) from an undistributed cash surplus, a replacement or depreciation cash fund or reserve, or new capital; or “(D) from amounts received under a service agreement with a State or local social service agency or private social service organization. “(g) Period of Availability to Recipients. Amounts made available under this section may be obligated by a recipient for 3 years after the fiscal year in which the amount is apportioned. Not later than 30 days after the end of the 3-year period described in the preceding sentence, any amount that is not obligated on the last day of that period shall be added to the amount that may be apportioned under this section in the next fiscal year. “(h) Definitions. For purposes of this section: “(1) The term ‘State’ means a State of the United States. “(2) The term ‘territory’ means the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands.”
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SEC. 20030. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. (a) Section 5305.—Section 5305 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (e)(1)(A), by striking “sections 5304, 5306, 5315, and 5322” and inserting “section 5304 and 5306”; (2) in subsection (f)— (A) in the heading, by striking “Government’s” and inserting “Government”; and (B) by striking “Government’s” and inserting “Government”; and (3) in subsection (g), by striking “section 5338(c) for fiscal years 2005 through 2012” and inserting “section 5338(a)(2)(A) for a fiscal year”. (b) Section 5313.—Section 5313(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by striking “subsections (a)(5)(C)(iii) and (d)(1) of section 5338” and inserting section “5338(c)”; and (2) in the second sentence, by striking “of Transportation”. (c) Section 5319.—Section 5319 of title 49, United States Code, is amended, in the second sentence— (1) by striking “sections 5307(e), 5309(h), and 5311(g) of this title” and inserting “sections 5307(d), 5309(l), and 5311(g)”; and (2) by striking “of the United States” and inserting “made by the”. (d) Section 5325.—Section 5325(b)(2)(A) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking “title 48, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the Federal Acquisition Regulation)” and inserting “the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or any successor thereto”. (e) Section 5330.—Effective 3 years after the effective date of the final rules issued by the Secretary of Transportation under section 5329(e) of title 49, United States Code, as amended by this division, section 5330 of title 49, United States Code, is repealed. (f) Section 5331.—Section 5331 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking “Secretary of Transportation” each place that term appears and inserting “Secretary”. (g) Section 5332.—Section 5332(c)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking “of Transportation”. (h) Section 5333.—Section 5333(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking “sections 3141-3144” and inserting “sections 3141 through 3144”. (i) Section 5334.—Section 5334 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c)— (A) by striking “Secretary of Transportation” each place that term appears and inserting “Secretary”; and (B) in paragraph (1), by striking “Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and Appropriations of the Senate” and inserting “Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives”; (2) in subsection (d), by striking “of Transportation”; (3) in subsection (e), by striking “of Transportation”; (4) in subsection (f), by striking “of Transportation”; (5) in subsection (g), in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (A) by striking “of Transportation”; and (B) by striking “subsection (a)(3) or (4) of this section” and inserting “paragraph (3) or (4) of subsection (a)”; (6) in subsection (h)— (A) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “of Transportation”; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking “of this section”; (7) in subsection (i)(1), by striking “of Transportation”; and (8) in subsection (j), as so redesignated by section 20025 of this division, by striking “Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and Appropriations of the Senate and Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Appropriations of the House of Representatives” and inserting “Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives”. (j) Section 5335.—Section 5335(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking “of Transportation”. (k) Analysis.—The analysis for chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “5301. “5302. “5303. “5304. “5305. “5306. “5307. “[5308. Repealed.] “5309. “5310. “5311. “5312. “5313. “5314. “5315. “[5316. Repealed.] “[5317. Repealed.] “5318. “5319. “[5320.Repealed.] “5321. “5322. “5323. “5324. “5325. “5326. “5327. “[5328. Repealed.] “5329. “5330. “5331. “5332. “5333. “5334. “5335. “5336. “5337. “5338. “5339. “5340. .
DIVISION C—TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION POLICY <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MOTOR VEHICLE AND HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2012 </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/s31001" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31001">SEC. 31001. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s101">23 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2012</inline></shortTitle>” or “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Mariah’s Act</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/s31002" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31002">SEC. 31002. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s101">23 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITION. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">In this title, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of Transportation.</content> </section> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway Safety </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31101">SEC. 31101. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following sums are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account):</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway safety programs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For carrying out section 402 of title 23, United States Code—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$235,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$235,000,000 for fiscal year 2014; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$235,000,000 for fiscal year 2015; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$41,734,973 for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 4, 2015.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway safety research and development.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For carrying out section 403 of title 23, United States Code—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$110,500,000 for fiscal year 2013; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$113,500,000 for fiscal year 2014; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$113,500,000 for fiscal year 2015; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$20,157,104 for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 4, 2015.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National priority safety programs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For carrying out section 405 of title 23, United States Code—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$265,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$272,000,000 for fiscal year 2014; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$272,000,000 for fiscal year 2015; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$48,306,011 for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 4, 2015.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National driver register.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to carry out chapter 303 of title 49, United States Code—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2014; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2015; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/4/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$887,978 for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 4, 2015.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">High visibility enforcement program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For carrying out section 2009 of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 402 note)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$29,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$29,000,000 for fiscal year 2014; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/5/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$29,000,000 for fiscal year 2015; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/5/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$5,150,273 for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 4, 2015.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative expenses.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For administrative and related operating expenses of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in carrying out chapter 4 of title 23, United States Code, and this subtitle—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/6/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$25,500,000 for fiscal year 2013; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/6/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$25,500,000 for fiscal year 2014; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/6/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$25,500,000 for fiscal year 2015; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/a/6/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$4,528,689 for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 4, 2015.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s401">23 U.S.C. 401 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on Other Uses.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in chapter 4 of title 23, United States Code, in this subtitle, and in the amendments made by this subtitle, the amounts made available from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for a program under such chapter—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall only be used to carry out such program; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not be used by States or local governments for construction purposes.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of Title 23.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in chapter 4 of title 23, United States Code, and in this subtitle, amounts made available under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2015 and for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 4, 2015, shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if such funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s402">23 U.S.C. 402 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulatory Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grants awarded under this subtitle shall be in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Matching Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a grant awarded under this subtitle requires a State to share in the cost, the aggregate of all expenditures for highway safety activities made during any fiscal year by the State and its political subdivisions (exclusive of Federal funds) for carrying out the grant (other than planning and administration) shall be available for the purpose of crediting the State during such fiscal year for the non-Federal share of the cost of any project under this subtitle (other than planning or administration) without regard to whether such expenditures were actually made in connection with such project.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31101/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant Application and Deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To receive a grant under this subtitle, a State shall submit an application, and the Secretary shall establish a single deadline for such applications to enable the award of grants early in the next fiscal year.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31102">SEC. 31102. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Programs Included.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 402(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Required. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall have a highway safety program, approved by the Secretary, that is designed to reduce traffic accidents and the resulting deaths, injuries, and property damage.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Uniform guidelines. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Programs required under paragraph (1) shall comply with uniform guidelines, promulgated by the Secretary and expressed in terms of performance criteria, that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">include programs—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicles being driven in excess of posted speed limits;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to encourage the proper use of occupant protection devices (including the use of safety belts and child restraint systems) by occupants of motor vehicles;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce injuries and deaths resulting from persons driving motor vehicles while impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to prevent accidents and reduce injuries and deaths resulting from accidents involving motor vehicles and motorcycles;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce injuries and deaths resulting from accidents involving school buses;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce accidents resulting from unsafe driving behavior (including aggressive or fatigued driving and distracted driving arising from the use of electronic devices in vehicles); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve law enforcement services in motor vehicle accident prevention, traffic supervision, and post-accident procedures;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">improve driver performance, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">driver education;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">driver testing to determine proficiency to operate motor vehicles; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">driver examinations (physical, mental, and driver licensing);</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improve pedestrian performance and bicycle safety;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">include provisions for—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an effective record system of accidents (including resulting injuries and deaths);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accident investigations to determine the probable causes of accidents, injuries, and deaths;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">vehicle registration, operation, and inspection; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">emergency services; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary, are applicable to federally administered areas where a Federal department or agency controls the highways or supervises traffic operations.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration of State Programs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 402(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">beginning on the first day of the first fiscal year after the date of enactment of the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2012 in which a State submits its highway safety plan under subsection (f), provide for a data-driven traffic safety enforcement program to prevent traffic violations, crashes, and crash fatalities and injuries in areas most at risk for such incidents, to the satisfaction of the Secretary;”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/b/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (F), as redesignated—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/b/1/D/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and high-visibility law enforcement mobilizations coordinated by the Secretary</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">mobilizations</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/b/1/D/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (iii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/b/1/D/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (iv), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/b/1/D/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring that the State will coordinate its highway safety plan, data collection, and information systems with the State strategic highway safety plan (as defined in section 148(a)).”</content> </clause></quotedContent>; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (3).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approved Highway Safety Programs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 402(c) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(c) Funds authorized</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Funds. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds authorized”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Such funds</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apportionment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except for amounts identified in section 403(f), funds described in paragraph (1)”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary shall not</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection, a highway safety program</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A highway safety program</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A State may use the funds apportioned under this section, in cooperation with neighboring States, for highway safety programs or related projects that may confer benefits on such neighboring States.</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in every State.</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">50 per centum</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">20 percent</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/c/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary shall promptly</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reapportionment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall promptly apportion the funds withheld from a State’s apportionment to the State if the Secretary approves the State’s highway safety program or determines that the State has begun implementing an approved program, as appropriate, not later than July 31st of the fiscal year for which the funds were withheld. If the Secretary determines that the State did not correct its failure within such period, the Secretary shall reapportion the withheld funds to the other States in accordance with the formula specified in paragraph (2) not later than the last day of the fiscal year.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Automated traffic enforcement systems. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may not expend funds apportioned to that State under this section to carry out a program to purchase, operate, or maintain an automated traffic enforcement system.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Automated traffic enforcement system defined. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">automated traffic enforcement system</quotedText>’ means any camera which captures an image of a vehicle for the purposes only of red light and speed enforcement, and does not include hand held radar and other devices operated by law enforcement officers to make an on-the-scene traffic stop, issue a traffic citation, or other enforcement action at the time of the violation.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Highway Safety Program Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 402(g) of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Savings Provision. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided under paragraph (2), nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the appropriation or expenditure of funds for—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">highway construction, maintenance, or design (other than design of safety features of highways to be incorporated into guidelines); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any purpose for which funds are authorized under section 403.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demonstration projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may use funds made available to carry out this section to assist in demonstration projects carried out by the Secretary under section 403.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 402 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsections (k) and (m);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (i) and (j) as subsections (h) and (i), respectively; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (l) as subsection (j).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway Safety Plan and Reporting Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 402 of title 23, United States Code, as amended by this section, is further amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">“(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway Safety Plan and Reporting Requirements. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to fiscal year 2014, and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall require each State, as a condition of the approval of the State’s highway safety program for that fiscal year, to develop and submit to the Secretary for approval a highway safety plan that complies with the requirements under this subsection.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall submit to the Secretary the highway safety plan not later than July 1st of the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year to which the plan applies.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">State highway safety plans submitted under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">performance measures required by the Secretary or otherwise necessary to support additional State safety goals, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">documentation of current safety levels for each performance measure;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">quantifiable annual performance targets for each performance measure; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a justification for each performance target, that explains why each target is appropriate and evidence-based;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a strategy for programming funds apportioned to the State under this section on projects and activities that will allow the State to meet the performance targets described in subparagraph (A);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data and data analysis supporting the effectiveness of proposed countermeasures;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of any Federal, State, local, or private funds that the State plans to use, in addition to funds apportioned to the State under this section, to carry out the strategy described in subparagraph (B);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year to which the plan applies, a report on the State’s success in meeting State safety goals and performance targets set forth in the previous year’s highway safety plan; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an application for any additional grants available to the State under this chapter.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance measures. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the first highway safety plan submitted under this subsection, the performance measures required by the Secretary under paragraph (2)(A) shall be limited to those developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Governor’s Highway Safety Association and described in the report, ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Traffic Safety Performance Measures for States and Federal Agencies</quotedText>’ (DOT HS 811 025). For subsequent highway safety plans, the Secretary shall coordinate with the Governor’s Highway Safety Association in making revisions to the set of required performance measures.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of highway safety plans. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date on which a State’s highway safety plan is received by the Secretary, the Secretary shall review and approve or disapprove the plan.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approvals and disapprovals. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approvals. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall approve a State’s highway safety plan if the Secretary determines that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the plan and the performance targets contained in the plan are evidence-based and supported by data; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the plan, once implemented, will allow the State to meet the State’s performance targets.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disapprovals. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall disapprove a State’s highway safety plan if the Secretary determines that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the plan and the performance targets contained in the plan are not evidence-based or supported by data; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the plan does not provide for programming of funding in a manner sufficient to allow the State to meet the State’s performance targets.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Actions upon disapproval. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary disapproves a State’s highway safety plan, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inform the State of the reasons for such disapproval; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require the State to resubmit the plan with any modifications that the Secretary determines to be necessary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of resubmitted plans. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary requires a State to resubmit a highway safety plan, with modifications, the Secretary shall review and approve or disapprove the modified plan not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives such plan.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public notice. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State shall make the State’s highway safety plan, and decisions of the Secretary concerning approval or disapproval of a revised plan, available to the public.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Teen Traffic Safety Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 402 of title 23, United States Code, as amended by this section, is further amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">“(m) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Teen Traffic Safety. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the requirements of a State’s highway safety plan, as approved by the Secretary under subsection (k), a State may use a portion of the amounts received under this section to implement statewide efforts to improve traffic safety for teen drivers.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Statewide efforts under paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall include peer-to-peer education and prevention strategies in schools and communities designed to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase safety belt use;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce speeding;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce impaired and distracted driving;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce underage drinking; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce other behaviors by teen drivers that lead to injuries and fatalities; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">working with student-led groups and school advisors to plan and implement teen traffic safety programs;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing subgrants to schools throughout the State to support the establishment and expansion of student groups focused on teen traffic safety;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing support, training, and technical assistance to establish and expand school and community safety programs for teen drivers;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">creating statewide or regional websites to publicize and circulate information on teen safety programs;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducting outreach and providing educational resources for parents;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishing State or regional advisory councils comprised of teen drivers to provide input and recommendations to the governor and the governor’s safety representative on issues related to the safety of teen drivers;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">collaborating with law enforcement; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishing partnerships and promoting coordination among community stakeholders, including public, not-for-profit, and for profit entities.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31102/h" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Biennial Report to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 402 of title 23, United States Code, as amended by this section, is further amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="n">“(n) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Biennial Report to Congress. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 1, 2015, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate that contains—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of each State’s performance with respect to the State’s highway safety plan under subsection (k) and performance targets set by the States in such plans; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such recommendations as the Secretary may have for improvements to activities carried out under subsection (k).”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31103" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31103">SEC. 31103. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HIGHWAY SAFETY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 403 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31103/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsections (a) through (f) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Defined Term. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal laboratory</quotedText>’ includes—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a government-owned, government-operated laboratory; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a government-owned, contractor-operated laboratory.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Authority. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research and development activities. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may conduct research and development activities, including demonstration projects and the collection and analysis of highway and motor vehicle safety data and related information needed to carry out this section, with respect to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">all aspects of highway and traffic safety systems and conditions relating to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">vehicle, highway, driver, passenger, motorcyclist, bicyclist, and pedestrian characteristics;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accident causation and investigations;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">communications; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">emergency medical services, including the transportation of the injured;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">human behavioral factors and their effect on highway and traffic safety, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">driver education;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">impaired driving; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">distracted driving;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of the effectiveness of countermeasures to increase highway and traffic safety, including occupant protection and alcohol- and drug-impaired driving technologies and initiatives;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the development of technologies to detect drug impaired drivers;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">research on, evaluations of, and identification of best practices related to driver education programs (including driver education curricula, instructor training and certification, program administration, and delivery mechanisms) and make recommendations for harmonizing driver education and multistage graduated licensing systems; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effect of State laws on any aspects, activities, or programs described in subparagraphs (A) through (E).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation, grants, and contracts. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may carry out this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">independently;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in cooperation with other Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities and Federal laboratories;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by entering into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other transactions with the National Academy of Sciences, any Federal laboratory, State or local agency, authority, association, institution, or person (as defined in chapter 1 of title 1); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by making grants to the National Academy of Sciences, any Federal laboratory, State or local agency, authority, association, institution, or person (as defined in chapter 1 of title 1).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Collaborative Research and Development. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To encourage innovative solutions to highway safety problems, stimulate voluntary improvements in highway safety, and stimulate the marketing of new highway safety related technology by private industry, the Secretary is authorized to carry out, on a cost-shared basis, collaborative research and development with—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">non-Federal entities, including State and local governments, colleges, universities, corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, organizations, and trade associations that are incorporated or established under the laws of any State or the United States; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federal laboratories.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary may enter into cooperative research and development agreements (as defined in section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710a)) in which the Secretary provides not more than 50 percent of the cost of any research or development project under this subsection.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of technology. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The research, development, or use of any technology pursuant to an agreement under this subsection, including the terms under which technology may be licensed and the resulting royalties may be distributed, shall be subject to the provisions of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title to Equipment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In furtherance of the purposes set forth in section 402, the Secretary may vest title to equipment purchased for demonstration projects with funds authorized under this section to State or local agencies on such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on Certain Disclosures. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any report of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or of any officer, employee, or contractor of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, relating to any highway traffic accident or the investigation of such accident conducted pursuant to this chapter or chapter 301 may only be made available to the public in a manner that does not identify individuals.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperative Research and Evaluation. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment and funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding the apportionment formula set forth in section 402(c)(2), $2,500,000 of the total amount available for apportionment to the States for highway safety programs under subsection 402(c) in each fiscal year shall be available for expenditure by the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for a cooperative research and evaluation program to research and evaluate priority highway safety countermeasures.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The program established under paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be administered by the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be jointly managed by the Governors Highway Safety Association and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31103/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In-vehicle Alcohol Detection Device Research. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may carry out a collaborative research effort under chapter 301 of title 49 on in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds provided under section 405 may be made to be used by the Secretary to conduct the research described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Privacy protection. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Administrator utilizes the authority under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall not develop requirements for any device or means of technology to be installed in an automobile intended for retail sale that records a driver’s blood alcohol concentration.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Administrator conducts the research authorized under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall submit an annual report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the progress made in carrying out the collaborative research effort; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes an accounting for the use of Federal funds obligated or expended in carrying out that effort.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alcohol-impaired driving. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">alcohol-impaired driving</quotedText>’ means the operation of a motor vehicle (as defined in section 30102(a)(6) of title 49) by an individual whose blood alcohol content is at or above the legal limit.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Legal limit. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">legal limit</quotedText>’ means a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater (as set forth in section 163(a)) or such other percentage limitation as may be established by applicable Federal, State, or local law.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31104" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31104">SEC. 31104. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL DRIVER REGISTER. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 30302(b) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary shall make continual improvements to modernize the Register’s data processing system.</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31105" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31105">SEC. 31105. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL PRIORITY SAFETY PROGRAMS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31105/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 405 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="405">“SEC. 405. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National priority safety programs </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Authority. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the requirements of this section, the Secretary of Transportation shall manage programs to address national priorities for reducing highway deaths and injuries. Funds shall be allocated according to the priorities set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2).</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants to states. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Occupant protection. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">16 percent of the funds provided under this section in each fiscal year shall be allocated among States that adopt and implement effective occupant protection programs to reduce highway deaths and injuries resulting from individuals riding unrestrained or improperly restrained in motor vehicles (as described in subsection (b)).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State traffic safety information system improvements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">14.5 percent of the funds provided under this section in each fiscal year shall be allocated among States that meet the requirements of the State traffic safety information system improvements (as described in subsection (c)).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Impaired driving countermeasures. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">52.5 percent of the funds provided under this section in each fiscal year shall be allocated among States that meet the requirements of the impaired driving countermeasures (as described in subsection (d)).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distracted driving. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">8.5 percent of the funds provided under this section in each fiscal year shall be allocated among States that adopt and implement effective laws to reduce distracted driving (as described in subsection (e)).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcyclist safety. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1.5 percent of the funds provided under this section in each fiscal year shall be allocated among States that implement motorcyclist safety programs (as described in subsection (f)).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State graduated driver licensing laws. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">5 percent of the funds provided under this section in each fiscal year shall be allocated among States that adopt and implement graduated driver licensing laws (as described in subsection (g)).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subparagraphs (A) through (F), the Secretary may reallocate, before the last day of any fiscal year, any amounts remaining available to carry out any of the activities described in subsections (b) through (g) to increase the amount made available to carry out any of the other activities described in such subsections, or the amount made available under section 402, in order to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that all such amounts are obligated during such fiscal year.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintenance of effort. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No grant may be made to a State in any fiscal year under subsection (b), (c), or (d) unless the State enters into such agreements with the Secretary as the Secretary may require to ensure that the State will maintain its aggregate expenditures from all State and local sources for programs described in those sections at or above the average level of such expenditures in its 2 fiscal years preceding the date of enactment of the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2012.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the request of a State, the Secretary may waive or modify the requirements under clause (i) for not more than 1 fiscal year if the Secretary determines that such a waiver would be equitable due to exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other priority programs. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds provided under this section in each fiscal year may be used for research into technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving (as described in subsection 403(h)).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Occupant Protection Grants. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General authority. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the requirements under this subsection, the Secretary of Transportation shall award grants to States that adopt and implement effective occupant protection programs to reduce highway deaths and injuries resulting from individuals riding unrestrained or improperly restrained in motor vehicles.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal share. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share of the costs of activities funded using amounts from grants awarded under this subsection may not exceed 80 percent for each fiscal year for which a State receives a grant.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">High seat belt use rate. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State with an observed seat belt use rate of 90 percent or higher, based on the most recent data from a survey that conforms with national criteria established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, shall be eligible for a grant in a fiscal year if the State—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submits an occupant protection plan during the first fiscal year;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">participates in the Click It or Ticket national mobilization;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has an active network of child restraint inspection stations; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has a plan to recruit, train, and maintain a sufficient number of child passenger safety technicians.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lower seat belt use rate. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State with an observed seat belt use rate below 90 percent, based on the most recent data from a survey that conforms with national criteria established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, shall be eligible for a grant in a fiscal year if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the State meets all of the requirements under clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary determines that the State meets at least 3 of the following criteria:</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State conducts sustained (on-going and periodic) seat belt enforcement at a defined level of participation during the year.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State has enacted and enforces a primary enforcement seat belt use law.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State has implemented countermeasure programs for high-risk populations, such as drivers on rural roadways, unrestrained nighttime drivers, or teenage drivers.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State has enacted and enforces occupant protection laws requiring front and rear occupant protection use by all occupants in an age-appropriate restraint.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State has implemented a comprehensive occupant protection program in which the State has—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducted a program assessment;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developed a statewide strategic plan;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">designated an occupant protection coordinator; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">“(dd) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">established a statewide occupant protection task force.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">“(VI) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">completed an assessment of its occupant protection program during the 3-year period preceding the grant year; or</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will conduct such an assessment during the first year of the grant.</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of grant amounts. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grant funds received pursuant to this subsection may be used to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out a program to support high-visibility enforcement mobilizations, including paid media that emphasizes publicity for the program, and law enforcement;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out a program to train occupant protection safety professionals, police officers, fire and emergency medical personnel, educators, and parents concerning all aspects of the use of child restraints and occupant protection;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out a program to educate the public concerning the proper use and installation of child restraints, including related equipment and information systems;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out a program to provide community child passenger safety services, including programs about proper seating positions for children and how to reduce the improper use of child restraints;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">purchase and distribute child restraints to low-income families, provided that not more than 5 percent of the funds received in a fiscal year are used for such purpose; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish and maintain information systems containing data concerning occupant protection, including the collection and administration of child passenger safety and occupant protection surveys.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">High seat belt use rate. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State that is eligible for funds under paragraph (3)(A) may use up to 75 percent of such funds for any project or activity eligible for funding under section 402.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant amount. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The allocation of grant funds to a State under this subsection for a fiscal year shall be in proportion to the State’s apportionment under section 402 for fiscal year 2009.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Child restraint. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">child restraint</quotedText>’ means any device (including child safety seat, booster seat, harness, and excepting seat belts) that is—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children who weigh 65 pounds (30 kilograms) or less; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">certified to the Federal motor vehicle safety standard prescribed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for child restraints.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Seat belt. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">seat belt</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to open-body motor vehicles, including convertibles, an occupant restraint system consisting of a lap belt or a lap belt and a detachable shoulder belt; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to other motor vehicles, an occupant restraint system consisting of integrated lap and shoulder belts.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Traffic Safety Information System Improvements. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General authority. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the requirements under this subsection, the Secretary of Transportation shall award grants to States to support the development and implementation of effective State programs that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improve the timeliness, accuracy, completeness, uniformity, integration, and accessibility of the State safety data that is needed to identify priorities for Federal, State, and local highway and traffic safety programs;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate the effectiveness of efforts to make such improvements;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">link the State data systems, including traffic records, with other data systems within the State, such as systems that contain medical, roadway, and economic data;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improve the compatibility and interoperability of the data systems of the State with national data systems and data systems of other States; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhance the ability of the Secretary to observe and analyze national trends in crash occurrences, rates, outcomes, and circumstances.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal share. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share of the cost of adopting and implementing in a fiscal year a State program described in this subsection may not exceed 80 percent.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State is not eligible for a grant under this subsection in a fiscal year unless the State demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the State—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has a functioning traffic records coordinating committee (referred to in this paragraph as ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">TRCC</quotedText>’) that meets at least 3 times each year;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has designated a TRCC coordinator;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has established a State traffic record strategic plan that has been approved by the TRCC and describes specific quantifiable and measurable improvements anticipated in the State’s core safety databases, including crash, citation or adjudication, driver, emergency medical services or injury surveillance system, roadway, and vehicle databases;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has demonstrated quantitative progress in relation to the significant data program attribute of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accuracy;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">completeness;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">timeliness;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">uniformity;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accessibility; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">integration of a core highway safety database; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has certified to the Secretary that an assessment of the State’s highway safety data and traffic records system was conducted or updated during the preceding 5 years.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of grant amounts. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grant funds received by a State under this subsection shall be used for making data program improvements to core highway safety databases related to quantifiable, measurable progress in any of the 6 significant data program attributes set forth in paragraph (3)(D).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant amount. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The allocation of grant funds to a State under this subsection for a fiscal year shall be in proportion to the State’s apportionment under section 402 for fiscal year 2009.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Impaired Driving Countermeasures. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the requirements under this subsection, the Secretary of Transportation shall award grants to States that adopt and implement—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">effective programs to reduce driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or the combination of alcohol and drugs; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">alcohol-ignition interlock laws.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal share. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share of the costs of activities funded using amounts from grants under this subsection may not exceed 80 percent in any fiscal year in which the State receives a grant.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Low-range states. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Low-range States shall be eligible for a grant under this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mid-range states. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A mid-range State shall be eligible for a grant under this subsection if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a statewide impaired driving task force in the State developed a statewide plan during the most recent 3 calendar years to address the problem of impaired driving; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the State will convene a statewide impaired driving task force to develop such a plan during the first year of the grant.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">High-range states. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A high-range State shall be eligible for a grant under this subsection if the State—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i)</num><subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducted an assessment of the State’s impaired driving program during the most recent 3 calendar years; or</content></subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will conduct such an assessment during the first year of the grant;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">convenes, during the first year of the grant, a statewide impaired driving task force to develop a statewide plan that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">addresses any recommendations from the assessment conducted under clause (i);</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes a detailed plan for spending any grant funds provided under this subsection; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes how such spending supports the statewide program; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submits the statewide plan to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration during the first year of the grant for the agency’s review and approval;</content></subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">annually updates the statewide plan in each subsequent year of the grant; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submits each updated statewide plan for the agency’s review and comment.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of grant amounts. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required programs. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">High-range States shall use grant funds for—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">high visibility enforcement efforts; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any of the activities described in subparagraph (B) if—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the activity is described in the statewide plan; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary approves the use of funding for such activity.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorized programs. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Medium-range and low-range States may use grant funds for—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any of the purposes described in subparagraph (A);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">hiring a full-time or part-time impaired driving coordinator of the State’s activities to address the enforcement and adjudication of laws regarding driving while impaired by alcohol;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">court support of high visibility enforcement efforts, training and education of criminal justice professionals (including law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and probation officers) to assist such professionals in handling impaired driving cases, hiring traffic safety resource prosecutors, hiring judicial outreach liaisons, and establishing driving while intoxicated courts;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">alcohol ignition interlock programs;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving blood-alcohol concentration testing and reporting;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">paid and earned media in support of high visibility enforcement efforts, and conducting standardized field sobriety training, advanced roadside impaired driving evaluation training, and drug recognition expert training for law enforcement, and equipment and related expenditures used in connection with impaired driving enforcement in accordance with criteria established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">training on the use of alcohol screening and brief intervention;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing impaired driving information systems; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">costs associated with a 24-7 sobriety program.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other programs. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Low-range States may use grant funds for any expenditure designed to reduce impaired driving based on problem identification. Medium and high-range States may use funds for such expenditures upon approval by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant amount. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (6), the allocation of grant funds to a State under this section for a fiscal year shall be in proportion to the State’s apportionment under section 402(c) for fiscal year 2009.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants to states that adopt and enforce mandatory alcohol-ignition interlock laws. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall make a separate grant under this subsection to each State that adopts and is enforcing a mandatory alcohol-ignition interlock law for all individuals convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or of driving while intoxicated.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grants authorized under subparagraph (A) may be used by recipient States for any eligible activities under this subsection or section 402.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts made available under this paragraph shall be allocated among States described in subparagraph (A) on the basis of the apportionment formula set forth in section 402(c).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not more than 15 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection in a fiscal year shall be made available by the Secretary for making grants under this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">24-7 SOBRIETY PROGRAM. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">24-7 sobriety program</quotedText>’ means a State law or program that authorizes a State court or a State agency, as a condition of sentence, probation, parole, or work permit, to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require an individual who plead guilty or was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to totally abstain from alcohol or drugs for a period of time; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">require the individual to be subject to testing for alcohol or drugs—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least twice per day;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by continuous transdermal alcohol monitoring via an electronic monitoring device; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by an alternate method with the concurrence of the Secretary.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Average impaired driving fatality rate. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">average impaired driving fatality rate</quotedText>’ means the number of fatalities in motor vehicle crashes involving a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 percent for every 100,000,000 vehicle miles traveled, based on the most recently reported 3 calendar years of final data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, as calculated in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">High-range state. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">high-range State</quotedText>’ means a State that has an average impaired driving fatality rate of 0.60 or higher.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Low-range state. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">low-range State</quotedText>’ means a State that has an average impaired driving fatality rate of 0.30 or lower..</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mid-range state. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">mid-range State</quotedText>’ means a State that has an average impaired driving fatality rate that is higher than 0.30 and lower than 0.60.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distracted Driving Grants. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall award a grant under this subsection to any State that enacts and enforces a statute that meets the requirements set forth in paragraphs (2) and (3).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on texting while driving. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State statute meets the requirements set forth in this paragraph if the statute—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prohibits drivers from texting through a personal wireless communications device while driving;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">makes violation of the statute a primary offense; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishes—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a minimum fine for a first violation of the statute; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increased fines for repeat violations.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on youth cell phone use while driving. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State statute meets the requirements set forth in this paragraph if the statute—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prohibits a driver who is younger than 18 years of age from using a personal wireless communications device while driving;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">makes violation of the statute a primary offense;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">requires distracted driving issues to be tested as part of the State driver’s license examination; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishes—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a minimum fine for a first violation of the statute; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increased fines for repeat violations.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Permitted exceptions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A statute that meets the requirements set forth in paragraphs (2) and (3) may provide exceptions for—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a driver who uses a personal wireless communications device to contact emergency services;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">emergency services personnel who use a personal wireless communications device while—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">operating an emergency services vehicle; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">engaged in the performance of their duties as emergency services personnel; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an individual employed as a commercial motor vehicle driver or a school bus driver who uses a personal wireless communications device within the scope of such individual’s employment if such use is permitted under the regulations promulgated pursuant to section 31152 of title 49.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of grant funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts received by a State under this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 50 percent shall be used—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to educate the public through advertising containing information about the dangers of texting or using a cell phone while driving;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for traffic signs that notify drivers about the distracted driving law of the State; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for law enforcement costs related to the enforcement of the distracted driving law; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">up to 50 percent may be used for any eligible project or activity under section 402.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional grants. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the first fiscal year that grants are awarded under this subsection, the Secretary may use up to 25 percent of the amounts available for grants under this subsection to award grants to States that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enacted statutes before the date of enactment of the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2012, which meet the requirements set forth in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are otherwise ineligible for a grant under this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocation to support state distracted driving laws. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts available under this subsection in a fiscal year for distracted driving grants, the Secretary may expend up to $5,000,000 for the development and placement of broadcast media to support the enforcement of State distracted driving laws.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distracted driving study. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall conduct a study of all forms of distracted driving.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Components. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study conducted under subparagraph (A) shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">examine the effect of distractions other than the use of personal wireless communications on motor vehicle safety;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify metrics to determine the nature and scope of the distracted driving problem;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify the most effective methods to enhance education and awareness; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify the most effective method of reducing deaths and injuries caused by all forms of distracted driving.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2012, the Secretary shall submit a report containing the results of the study conducted under this paragraph to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Driving. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">driving</quotedText>’—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">means operating a motor vehicle on a public road, including operation while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic light or stop sign, or otherwise; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include operating a motor vehicle when the vehicle has pulled over to the side of, or off, an active roadway and has stopped in a location where it can safely remain stationary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Personal wireless communications device. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">personal wireless communications device</quotedText>’—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">means a device through which personal wireless services (as defined in section 332(c)(7)(C)(i) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)(i))) are transmitted; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include a global navigation satellite system receiver used for positioning, emergency notification, or navigation purposes.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Primary offense. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">primary offense</quotedText>’ means an offense for which a law enforcement officer may stop a vehicle solely for the purpose of issuing a citation in the absence of evidence of another offense.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public road. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public road</quotedText>’ has the meaning given such term in section 402(c).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Texting. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">texting</quotedText>’ means reading from or manually entering data into a personal wireless communications device, including doing so for the purpose of SMS texting, e-mailing, instant messaging, or engaging in any other form of electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcyclist Safety. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants authorized. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the requirements under this subsection, the Secretary shall award grants to States that adopt and implement effective programs to reduce the number of single- and multi-vehicle crashes involving motorcyclists.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of a grant awarded to a State for a fiscal year under this subsection may not exceed 25 percent of the amount apportioned to the State for fiscal year 2003 under section 402.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant eligibility. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State becomes eligible for a grant under this subsection by adopting or demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Secretary, at least 2 of the following criteria:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcycle rider training courses. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An effective motorcycle rider training course that is offered throughout the State, which—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides a formal program of instruction in accident avoidance and other safety-oriented operational skills to motorcyclists; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include innovative training opportunities to meet unique regional needs.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcyclists awareness program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An effective statewide program to enhance motorist awareness of the presence of motorcyclists on or near roadways and safe driving practices that avoid injuries to motorcyclists.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reduction of fatalities and crashes involving motorcycles. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A reduction for the preceding calendar year in the number of motorcycle fatalities and the rate of motor vehicle crashes involving motorcycles in the State (expressed as a function of 10,000 motorcycle registrations).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Impaired driving program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Implementation of a statewide program to reduce impaired driving, including specific measures to reduce impaired motorcycle operation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reduction of fatalities and accidents involving impaired motorcyclists. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A reduction for the preceding calendar year in the number of fatalities and the rate of reported crashes involving alcohol- or drug-impaired motorcycle operators (expressed as a function of 10,000 motorcycle registrations).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fees collected from motorcyclists. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All fees collected by the State from motorcyclists for the purposes of funding motorcycle training and safety programs will be used for motorcycle training and safety purposes.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible uses. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may use funds from a grant under this subsection only for motorcyclist safety training and motorcyclist awareness programs, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improvements to motorcyclist safety training curricula;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">improvements in program delivery of motorcycle training to both urban and rural areas, including—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">procurement or repair of practice motorcycles;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">instructional materials;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">mobile training units; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">leasing or purchasing facilities for closed-course motorcycle skill training;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">measures designed to increase the recruitment or retention of motorcyclist safety training instructors; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">public awareness, public service announcements, and other outreach programs to enhance driver awareness of motorcyclists, such as the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">share-the-road</quotedText>’ safety messages developed under subsection (g).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Suballocations of funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An agency of a State that receives a grant under this subsection may suballocate funds from the grant to a nonprofit organization incorporated in that State to carry out this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcyclist awareness. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">motorcyclist awareness</quotedText>’ means individual or collective awareness of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the presence of motorcycles on or near roadways; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">safe driving practices that avoid injury to motorcyclists.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcyclist awareness program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">motorcyclist awareness program</quotedText>’ means an informational or public awareness program designed to enhance motorcyclist awareness that is developed by or in coordination with the designated State authority having jurisdiction over motorcyclist safety issues, which may include the State motorcycle safety administrator or a motorcycle advisory council appointed by the governor of the State.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcyclist safety training. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">motorcyclist safety training</quotedText>’ means a formal program of instruction that is approved for use in a State by the designated State authority having jurisdiction over motorcyclist safety issues, which may include the State motorcycle safety administrator or a motorcycle advisory council appointed by the governor of the State.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</quotedText>’ has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Graduated Driver Licensing Incentive Grant. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants authorized. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the requirements under this subsection, the Secretary shall award grants to States that adopt and implement graduated driver licensing laws in accordance with the requirements set forth in paragraph (2).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum requirements. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State meets the requirements set forth in this paragraph if the State has a graduated driver licensing law that requires novice drivers younger than 21 years of age to comply with the 2-stage licensing process described in subparagraph (B) before receiving an unrestricted driver’s license.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Licensing process. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State is in compliance with the 2-stage licensing process described in this subparagraph if the State’s driver’s license laws include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a learner’s permit stage that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is at least 6 months in duration;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prohibits the driver from using a cellular telephone or any communications device in a nonemergency situation; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">remains in effect until the driver—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reaches 16 years of age and enters the intermediate stage; or</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reaches 18 years of age;</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an intermediate stage that—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">commences immediately after the expiration of the learner’s permit stage;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is at least 6 months in duration;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prohibits the driver from using a cellular telephone or any communications device in a nonemergency situation;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">restricts driving at night;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prohibits the driver from operating a motor vehicle with more than 1 nonfamilial passenger younger than 21 years of age unless a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age is in the motor vehicle; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">“(VI) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">remains in effect until the driver reaches 18 years of age; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other requirement prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation, including—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the learner’s permit stage—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 40 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a driver training course; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a requirement that the driver be accompanied and supervised by a licensed driver, who is at least 21 years of age, at all times while such driver is operating a motor vehicle; and</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the learner’s permit or intermediate stage, a requirement, in addition to any other penalties imposed by State law, that the grant of an unrestricted driver’s license be automatically delayed for any individual who, during the learner’s permit or intermediate stage, is convicted of a driving-related offense, including—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">driving while intoxicated;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">misrepresentation of his or her true age;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reckless driving;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">“(dd) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">driving without wearing a seat belt;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ee">“(ee) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">speeding; or</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ff">“(ff) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other driving-related offense, as determined by the Secretary.</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall promulgate regulations necessary to implement the requirements set forth in paragraph (2), in accordance with the notice and comment provisions under section 553 of title 5.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State that otherwise meets the minimum requirements set forth in paragraph (2) shall be deemed by the Secretary to be in compliance with the requirement set forth in paragraph (2) if the State enacted a law before January 1, 2011, establishing a class of license that permits licensees or applicants younger than 18 years of age to drive a motor vehicle—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in connection with work performed on, or for the operation of, a farm owned by family members who are directly related to the applicant or licensee; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if demonstrable hardship would result from the denial of a license to the licensees or applicants.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grant funds allocated to a State under this subsection for a fiscal year shall be in proportion to a State’s apportionment under section 402 for such fiscal year.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the grant funds received by a State under this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least 25 percent shall be used for—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enforcing a 2-stage licensing process that complies with paragraph (2);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">training for law enforcement personnel and other relevant State agency personnel relating to the enforcement described in clause (i);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publishing relevant educational materials that pertain directly or indirectly to the State graduated driver licensing law;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carrying out other administrative activities that the Secretary considers relevant to the State’s 2-stage licensing process; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carrying out a teen traffic safety program described in section 402(m); and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">up to 75 percent may be used for any eligible project or activity under section 402.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31105/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 4 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 405 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e31258" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“405. National priority safety programs.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31106" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31106">SEC. 31106. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 2009 of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 402 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31106/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31106/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">at least 2</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">at least 3</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31106/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">years 2006 through 2012.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal years 2013 and 2014. The Administrator may also initiate and support additional campaigns in each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014 for the purposes specified in subsection (b).</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31106/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">either or both</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">outcomes related to at least 1</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31106/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and Internet-based outreach</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">print media advertising</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31106/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsections (a), (c), and (f)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (c)</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31106/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (f); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31106/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f).</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31107" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31107">SEC. 31107. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AGENCY ACCOUNTABILITY. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 412 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31107/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Triennial State Management Reviews. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall conduct a review of each State highway safety program at least once every 3 years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may conduct reviews of the highway safety programs of the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as often as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Components. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reviews under this subsection shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a management evaluation of all grant programs funded under this chapter;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of State data collection and evaluation relating to performance measures established by the Secretary;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a comparison of State efforts under subparagraphs (A) and (B) to best practices and programs that have been evaluated for effectiveness; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the development of recommendations on how each State could—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improve the management and oversight of its grant activities; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide a management and oversight plan for such grant programs.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31107/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (f).</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31108" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31108">SEC. 31108. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 10202 of Public Law 109-59 (42 U.S.C. 300d-4), is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Transportation, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall establish a National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (referred to in this subsection as the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Advisory Council</quotedText>’).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Advisory Council shall be composed of 25 members, who—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be appointed by the Secretary of Transportation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall collectively be representative of all sectors of the emergency medical services community.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of the Advisory Council are to advise and consult with—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services on matters relating to emergency medical services issues; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Transportation on matters relating to emergency medical services issues affecting the Department of Transportation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall provide administrative support to the Advisory Council, including scheduling meetings, setting agendas, keeping minutes and records, and producing reports.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Leadership. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The members of the Advisory Council shall annually select a chairperson of the Advisory Council.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Meetings. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Advisory Council shall meet as frequently as is determined necessary by the chairperson of the Advisory Council.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual reports. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Advisory Council shall prepare an annual report to the Secretary of Transportation regarding the Advisory Council’s actions and recommendations.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31109" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31109">SEC. 31109. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPEAL OF PROGRAMS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31109/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s406">23 U.S.C. 406 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Provision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A repeal made by this section shall not affect amounts apportioned or allocated before the effective date of such repeal, provided that such apportioned or allocated funds continue to be subject to the requirements to which such funds were subject under the repealed section as in effect on the day before the date of the repeal.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31109/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety Belt Performance Grants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 406 of title 23, United States Code, and the item relating to section 406 in the analysis for chapter 4 of title 23, United States Code, are repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31109/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Innovative Project Grants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 407 of title 23, United States Code, and the item relating to section 407 in the analysis for chapter 4, are repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31109/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Traffic Safety Information System Improvements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 408 of title 23, United States Code, and the item relating to section 408 in the analysis for chapter 4, are repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31109/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alcohol-impaired Driving Countermeasures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 410 of title 23, United States Code, and the item relating to section 410 in the analysis for chapter 4, are repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31109/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Highway Safety Data Improvements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 411 of title 23, United States Code, and the item relating to section 411 in the analysis for chapter 4, are repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31109/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcyclist Safety.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2010 of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 402 note), and the item relating to section 2010 in the table of contents under section 1(b) of such Act, are repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31109/h" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Child Safety and Child Booster Seat Incentive Grants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2011 of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 405 note), and the item relating to section 2011 in the table of contents under section 1(b) of that Act, are repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31109/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Drug-impaired Driving Enforcement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2013 of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 403 note), and the item relating to section 2013 in the table of contents under section 1(b) of that Act, are repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31109/j" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">First Responder Vehicle Safety Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2014 of SAFETEA-LU (23 U.S.C. 402 note), and the item relating to section 2014 in the table of contents under section 1(b) of that Act, are repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31109/k" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rural State Emergency Medical Services Optimization Pilot Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2016 of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1541), and the item relating to section 2016 in the table of contents under section 1(b) of that Act, are repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stA/s31109/l" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">(l) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s402">23 U.S.C. 402 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Older Driver Safety; Law Enforcement Training.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2017 of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1541), and the item relating to section 2017 in the table of contents under section 1(b) of that Act, are repealed.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enhanced Safety Authorities </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31201" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31201">SEC. 31201. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITION OF MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 30102(a)(7)(C) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any device or an article or apparel, including a motorcycle helmet and excluding medicine or eyeglasses prescribed by a licensed practitioner, that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is not a system, part, or component of a motor vehicle; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is manufactured, sold, delivered, or offered to be sold for use on public streets, roads, and highways with the apparent purpose of safeguarding users of motor vehicles against risk of accident, injury, or death.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31202" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31202">SEC. 31202. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PERMIT REMINDER SYSTEM FOR NON-USE OF SAFETY BELTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31202/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31202/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 30122, by striking subsection (d); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31202/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending section 30124 to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30124">“SEC. 30124. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonuse of safety belts </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“A motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under this chapter may not require a manufacturer to comply with the standard by using a safety belt interlock designed to prevent starting or operating a motor vehicle if an occupant is not using a safety belt.”</content> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31202/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 30124 and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“Sec. 30124.</designator><label> Nonuse of safety belts.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31203" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31203">SEC. 31203. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CIVIL PENALTIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31203/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 30165 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31203/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31203/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31203/a/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">30123(d)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">30123(a)</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31203/a/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$15,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$35,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31203/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$15,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$35,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31203/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relevant Factors in Determining Amount of Penalty or Compromise. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In determining the amount of a civil penalty or compromise under this section, the Secretary of Transportation shall consider the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation. Such determination shall include, as appropriate—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the nature of the defect or noncompliance;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">knowledge by the person charged of its obligations under this chapter;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the severity of the risk of injury;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the occurrence or absence of injury;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of motor vehicles or items of motor vehicle equipment distributed with the defect or noncompliance;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">actions taken by the person charged to identify, investigate, or mitigate the condition;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the appropriateness of such penalty in relation to the size of the business of the person charged, including the potential for undue adverse economic impacts;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the person has been assessed civil penalties under this section during the most recent 5 years; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other appropriate factors.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31203/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30165">49 U.S.C. 30165 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Penalty Criteria.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule, in accordance with the procedures of section 553 of title 5, United States Code, which provides an interpretation of the penalty factors described in section 30165(c) of title 49, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31203/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30165">49 U.S.C. 30165 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is the earlier of the date on which final regulations are issued under subsection (b) or 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31204" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31204">SEC. 31204. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31204/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subchapter style="-uslm-dtd:subchapter" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“Subchapter V—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30181">“SEC. 30181. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“The Secretary of Transportation shall conduct research, development, and testing on any area or aspect of motor vehicle safety necessary to carry out this chapter.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30182">“SEC. 30182. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Powers and duties </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Transportation shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct motor vehicle safety research, development, and testing programs and activities, including activities related to new and emerging technologies that impact or may impact motor vehicle safety;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">collect and analyze all types of motor vehicle and highway safety data and related information to determine the relationship between motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment performance characteristics and—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accidents involving motor vehicles; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">deaths or personal injuries resulting from those accidents.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activities. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out a program under this section, the Secretary of Transportation may—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote, support, and advance the education and training of motor vehicle safety staff of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in motor vehicle safety research programs and activities, including using program funds for planning, implementing, conducting, and presenting results of program activities, and for related expenses;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">obtain experimental and other motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment for research or testing;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use any test motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment suitable for continued use, as determined by the Secretary to assist in carrying out this chapter or any other chapter of this title; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sell or otherwise dispose of test motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment and use the resulting proceeds to carry out this chapter;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">award grants to States and local governments, interstate authorities, and nonprofit institutions; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enter into cooperative agreements, collaborative research, or contracts with Federal agencies, interstate authorities, State and local governments, other public entities, private organizations and persons, nonprofit institutions, colleges and universities, consumer advocacy groups, corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, trade associations, Federal laboratories (including government-owned, government-operated laboratories and government-owned, contractor-operated laboratories), and research organizations.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Public Agencies. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary shall avoid duplication by using the services, research, and testing facilities of public agencies, as appropriate.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Facilities. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may plan, design, and construct a new facility or modify an existing facility to conduct research, development, and testing in traffic safety, highway safety, and motor vehicle safety. An expenditure of more than $1,500,000 for planning, design, or construction may be made only if 60 days prior notice of the planning, design, or construction is provided to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology and Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Environment and Public Works of the Senate. The notice shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a brief description of the facility being planned, designed, or constructed;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the location of the facility;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an estimate of the maximum cost of the facility;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a statement identifying private and public agencies that will use the facility and the contribution each agency will make to the cost of the facility; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a justification of the need for the facility.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increasing Costs of Approved Facilities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The estimated maximum cost of a facility noticed under subsection (d) may be increased by an amount equal to the percentage increase in construction costs from the date the notice is submitted to Congress. However, the increase in the cost of the facility may not be more than 10 percent of the estimated maximum cost included in the notice. The Secretary shall decide what increase in construction costs has occurred.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of Information, Patents, and Developments. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">When the United States Government makes more than a minimal contribution to a research or development activity under this chapter, the Secretary shall include in the arrangement for the activity a provision to ensure that all information, patents, and developments related to the activity are available to the public. The owner of a background patent may not be deprived of a right under the patent.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30183">“SEC. 30183. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on certain disclosures </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“Any report of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or of any officer, employee, or contractor of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, relating to any highway traffic accident or the investigation of such accident conducted pursuant to this chapter or section 403 of title 23, may be made available to the public only in a manner that does not identify individuals.”</content> </section> </subchapter></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31204/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31204/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendment of chapter analysis.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The chapter analysis for chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e31841" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I74">“subchapter v—motor vehicle safety research and development</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“30181. 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Prohibition on certain disclosures.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31204/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deletion of redundant material.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31204/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the chapter analysis, by striking the item relating to section 30168; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31204/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking section 30168.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31205" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31205">SEC. 31205. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ODOMETER REQUIREMENTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31205/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 32702(5) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or system of components</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">instrument</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31205/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Electronic Disclosures of Odometer Information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 32705 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Electronic Disclosures. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2012, in carrying out this section, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations permitting any written disclosures or notices and related matters to be provided electronically.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31206" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31206">SEC. 31206. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCREASED PENALTIES AND DAMAGES FOR ODOMETER FRAUD. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Chapter 327 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31206/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 32709(a)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31206/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$2,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$10,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31206/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31206/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 32710(a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,500</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$10,000</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31207" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31207">SEC. 31207. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTEND PROHIBITIONS ON IMPORTING NONCOMPLIANT VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO DEFECTIVE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 30112 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31207/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in this section, section 30114, subsections (i) and (j) of section 30120, and subchapter III, a person may not sell, offer for sale, introduce or deliver for introduction in interstate commerce, or import into the United States any motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment if the vehicle or equipment contains a defect related to motor vehicle safety about which notice was given under section 30118(c) or an order was issued under section 30118(b). Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to prohibit the importation of a new motor vehicle that receives a required recall remedy before being sold to a consumer in the United States.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31207/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31207/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31207/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by adding “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” at the end; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31207/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">having no reason to know, despite exercising reasonable care, that a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment contains a defect related to motor vehicle safety about which notice was given under section 30118(c) or an order was issued under section 30118(b);”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31208" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31208">SEC. 31208. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONDITIONS ON IMPORTATION OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31208/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the chapter analysis, by striking the item relating to section 30164 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e31984" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“30164. Service of process; conditions on importation of vehicles and equipment.”;</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign><p style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">and</p></content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31208/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 30164—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31208/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the section heading, by adding “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">; conditions on importation of vehicles and equipment</headingText></quotedText>” at the end; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31208/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identifying Information. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A manufacturer (including an importer) offering a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment for import shall provide, upon request, such information that is necessary to identify and track the products as the Secretary, by rule, may specify, including—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the product by name and the manufacturer’s address; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each retailer or distributor to which the manufacturer directly supplied motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment over which the Secretary has jurisdiction under this chapter.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations on the Import of a Motor Vehicle. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may issue regulations that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">condition the import of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment on the manufacturer’s compliance with—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the requirements under this section;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">paragraph (1) or (3) of section 30112(a) with respect to such motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of reports and records required to be maintained with respect to such motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment under this chapter;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a request for inspection of premises, vehicle, or equipment under section 30166;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an order or voluntary agreement to remedy such vehicle or equipment; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any rules implementing the requirements described in this subsection;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide an opportunity for the manufacturer to present information before the Secretary’s determination as to whether the manufacturer’s imports should be restricted; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a process by which a manufacturer may petition for reinstatement of its ability to import motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements of subsections (c) and (d) shall not apply to original manufacturers (or wholly owned subsidiaries) of motor vehicles that, prior to the date of enactment of the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2012—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have imported motor vehicles into the United States that are certified to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have submitted to the Secretary appropriate manufacturer identification information under part 566 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if applicable, have identified a current agent for service of process in accordance with part 551 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In issuing regulations under this section, the Secretary shall seek to reduce duplicative requirements by coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31209" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31209">SEC. 31209. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PORT INSPECTIONS; SAMPLES FOR EXAMINATION OR TESTING. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 30166(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31209/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31209/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31209/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(including at United States ports of entry)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">held for introduction in interstate commerce</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31209/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stB/s31209/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of Homeland Security for inspections and sampling of motor vehicle equipment being offered for import to determine compliance with this chapter or a regulation or order issued under this chapter.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transparency and Accountability </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31301" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31301">SEC. 31301. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30166">49 U.S.C. 30166 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF RECALL INFORMATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31301/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vehicle Recall Information.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall require that motor vehicle safety recall information—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31301/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be available to the public on the Internet;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31301/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be searchable by vehicle make and model and vehicle identification number;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31301/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be in a format that preserves consumer privacy; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31301/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes information about each recall that has not been completed for each vehicle.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31301/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may initiate a rulemaking proceeding to require each manufacturer to provide the information described in subsection (a), with respect to that manufacturer’s motor vehicles, on a publicly accessible Internet website. Any rules promulgated under this subsection—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31301/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall limit the information that must be made available under this section to include only those recalls issued not more than 15 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31301/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may require information under paragraph (1) to be provided to a dealer or an owner of a vehicle at no charge; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31301/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall permit a manufacturer a reasonable period of time after receiving information from a dealer with respect to a vehicle to update the information about the vehicle on the publicly accessible Internet website.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31301/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Promotion of Public Awareness.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall improve public awareness of safety recall information made publicly available by periodically updating the method of conveying that information to consumers, dealers, and manufacturers, such as through public service announcements.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31302" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31302">SEC. 31302. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30101">49 U.S.C. 30101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION OUTREACH TO MANUFACTURER, DEALER, AND MECHANIC PERSONNEL. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">The Secretary shall publicize the means for contacting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in a manner that targets mechanics, passenger motor vehicle dealership personnel, and manufacturer personnel.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31303" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31303">SEC. 31303. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNICATIONS TO DEALERS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31303/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Internet Accessibility.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 30166(f) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31303/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A manufacturer shall give the Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A manufacturer shall give the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary shall make available on a publicly accessible Internet website,”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31303/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Index. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Communications required to be submitted to the Secretary under this subsection shall be accompanied by an index to each communication, that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies the make, model, and model year of the affected vehicles;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes a concise summary of the subject matter of the communication; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be made available by the Secretary to the public on the Internet in a searchable format.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31304" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31304">SEC. 31304. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION REPORTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31304/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 30166 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="o">“(o) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Corporate Responsibility for Reports. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may promulgate rules requiring a senior official responsible for safety in any company submitting information to the Secretary in response to a request for information in a safety defect or compliance investigation under this chapter to certify that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the signing official has reviewed the submission; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">based on the official’s knowledge, the submission does not—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contain any untrue statement of a material fact; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made not misleading, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The certification requirements of this section shall be clearly stated on any request for information under paragraph (1).”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31304/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Penalty.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 30165(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31304/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A person</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Except as provided in paragraph (4), a person</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31304/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">False or misleading reports. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person who knowingly and willfully submits materially false or misleading information to the Secretary, after certifying the same information as accurate under the certification process established pursuant to section 30166(o), shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 per day. The maximum penalty under this paragraph for a related series of daily violations is $1,000,000.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31305" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31305">SEC. 31305. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31305/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 32301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31305/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31305/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated, the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">crash avoidance</quotedText>’ means preventing or mitigating a crash;”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31305/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), as redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31305/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information Included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 32302(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31305/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, crash avoidance, and any other areas the Secretary determines will improve the safety of passenger motor vehicles</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">crashworthiness</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31305/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (4).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31306" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31306">SEC. 31306. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROMOTION OF VEHICLE DEFECT REPORTING. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 32302 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motor Vehicle Defect Reporting Information. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking required. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2012, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations that require passenger motor vehicle manufacturers—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to affix, in the glove compartment or in another readily accessible location on the vehicle, a sticker, decal, or other device that provides, in simple and understandable language, information about how to submit a safety-related motor vehicle defect complaint to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to prominently print the information described in subparagraph (A) within the owner’s manual; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to not place such information on the label required under section 3 of the Automobile Information Disclosure Act (15 U.S.C. 1232).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements under paragraph (1) shall apply to passenger motor vehicles manufactured in any model year beginning more than 1 year after the date on which a final rule is published under paragraph (1).”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31307" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31307">SEC. 31307. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, PART SUPPLIERS, AND DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31307/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter IV of chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30171">“SEC. 30171. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Protection of employees providing motor vehicle safety information </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discrimination Against Employees of Manufacturers, Part Suppliers, and Dealerships. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">No motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, or dealership may discharge an employee or otherwise discriminate against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee (or any person acting pursuant to a request of the employee)—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provided, caused to be provided, or is about to provide (with any knowledge of the employer) or cause to be provided to the employer or the Secretary of Transportation information relating to any motor vehicle defect, noncompliance, or any violation or alleged violation of any notification or reporting requirement of this chapter;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has filed, caused to be filed, or is about to file (with any knowledge of the employer) or cause to be filed a proceeding relating to any violation or alleged violation of any motor vehicle defect, noncompliance, or any violation or alleged violation of any notification or reporting requirement of this chapter;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">testified or is about to testify in such a proceeding;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assisted or participated or is about to assist or participate in such a proceeding; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">objected to, or refused to participate in, any activity that the employee reasonably believed to be in violation of any provision of chapter 301 of this title, or any order, rule, regulation, standard, or ban under such provision.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Complaint Procedure. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Filing and notification. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person who believes that he or she has been discharged or otherwise discriminated against by any person in violation of subsection (a) may file (or have any person file on his or her behalf), not later than 180 days after the date on which such violation occurs, a complaint with the Secretary of Labor (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</quotedText>’) alleging such discharge or discrimination. Upon receipt of such a complaint, the Secretary shall notify, in writing, the person named in the complaint of the filing of the complaint, of the allegations contained in the complaint, of the substance of evidence supporting the complaint, and of the opportunities that will be afforded to such person under paragraph (2).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Investigation; preliminary order. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of receipt of a complaint filed under paragraph (1) and after affording the person named in the complaint an opportunity to submit to the Secretary a written response to the complaint and an opportunity to meet with a representative of the Secretary to present statements from witnesses, the Secretary shall conduct an investigation and determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that the complaint has merit and notify, in writing, the complainant and the person alleged to have committed a violation of subsection (a) of the Secretary’s findings. If the Secretary concludes that there is a reasonable cause to believe that a violation of subsection (a) has occurred, the Secretary shall accompany the Secretary’s findings with a preliminary order providing the relief prescribed by paragraph (3)(B). Not later than 30 days after the date of notification of findings under this paragraph, either the person alleged to have committed the violation or the complainant may file objections to the findings or preliminary order, or both, and request a hearing on the record. The filing of such objections shall not operate to stay any reinstatement remedy contained in the preliminary order. Such hearings shall be conducted expeditiously. If a hearing is not requested in such 30-day period, the preliminary order shall be deemed a final order that is not subject to judicial review.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required showing by complainant. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall dismiss a complaint filed under this subsection and shall not conduct an investigation otherwise required under subparagraph (A) unless the complainant makes a prima facie showing that any behavior described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a) was a contributing factor in the unfavorable personnel action alleged in the complaint.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Showing by employer. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding a finding by the Secretary that the complainant has made the showing required under clause (i), no investigation otherwise required under subparagraph (A) shall be conducted if the employer demonstrates, by clear and convincing evidence, that the employer would have taken the same unfavorable personnel action in the absence of that behavior.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria for determination by secretary. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may determine that a violation of subsection (a) has occurred only if the complainant demonstrates that any behavior described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a) was a contributing factor in the unfavorable personnel action alleged in the complaint.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Relief may not be ordered under subparagraph (A) if the employer demonstrates, by clear and convincing evidence, that the employer would have taken the same unfavorable personnel action in the absence of that behavior.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final order. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline for issuance; settlement agreements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of conclusion of a hearing under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall issue a final order providing the relief prescribed by this paragraph or denying the complaint. At any time before issuance of a final order, a proceeding under this subsection may be terminated on the basis of a settlement agreement entered into by the Secretary, the complainant, and the person alleged to have committed the violation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedy. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, in response to a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary determines that a violation of subsection (a) has occurred, the Secretary shall order the person who committed such violation—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to take affirmative action to abate the violation;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reinstate the complainant to his or her former position together with the compensation (including back pay) and restore the terms, conditions, and privileges associated with his or her employment; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide compensatory damages to the complainant.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Attorneys’ fees. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If such an order is issued under this paragraph, the Secretary, at the request of the complainant, shall assess against the person against whom the order is issued a sum equal to the aggregate amount of all costs and expenses (including attorneys’ and expert witness fees) reasonably incurred, as determined by the Secretary, by the complainant for, or in connection with, bringing the complaint upon which the order was issued.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Frivolous complaints. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that a complaint under paragraph (1) is frivolous or has been brought in bad faith, the Secretary may award to the prevailing employer a reasonable attorney’s fee not exceeding $1,000.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">De novo review. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a complaint under paragraph (1), if the Secretary has not issued a final decision within 210 days after the filing of the complaint and if the delay is not due to the bad faith of the employee, the employee may bring an original action at law or equity for de novo review in the appropriate district court of the United States, which shall have jurisdiction over such an action without regard to the amount in controversy, and which action shall, at the request of either party to the action, be tried by the court with a jury. The action shall be governed by the same legal burdens of proof specified in paragraph (2)(B) for review by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appeal to court of appeals. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person adversely affected or aggrieved by an order issued under paragraph (3) may obtain review of the order in the United States Court of Appeals for the circuit in which the violation, with respect to which the order was issued, allegedly occurred or the circuit in which the complainant resided on the date of such violation. The petition for review shall be filed not later than 60 days after the date of the issuance of the final order of the Secretary. Review shall conform to chapter 7 of title 5. The commencement of proceedings under this subparagraph shall not, unless ordered by the court, operate as a stay of the order.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on collateral attack. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An order of the Secretary with respect to which review could have been obtained under subparagraph (A) shall not be subject to judicial review in any criminal or other civil proceeding.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement of order by secretary. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whenever any person fails to comply with an order issued under paragraph (3), the Secretary may file a civil action in the United States district court for the district in which the violation was found to occur to enforce such order. In actions brought under this paragraph, the district courts shall have jurisdiction to grant all appropriate relief, including injunctive relief and compensatory damages.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement of order by parties. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commencement of action. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person on whose behalf an order was issued under paragraph (3) may commence a civil action against the person to whom such order was issued to require compliance with such order. The appropriate United States district court shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce such order.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Attorney fees. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The court, in issuing any final order under this paragraph, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party whenever the court determines such award is appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mandamus. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any nondiscretionary duty imposed under this section shall be enforceable in a mandamus proceeding brought under section 1361 of title 28.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonapplicability To Deliberate Violations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an employee of a motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, or dealership who, acting without direction from such motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, or dealership (or such person’s agent), deliberately causes a violation of any requirement relating to motor vehicle safety under this chapter.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31307/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Government Accountability Office Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31307/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct a study of the whistleblower protections established by law with respect to this program, and update its study of other such programs administered by the Secretary of Transportation; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31307/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to Congress a report of the results of the study under paragraph (1), including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31307/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of the differences between the provisions applicable to different programs, the number of claims brought pursuant to each provision, and the outcome of each claim; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31307/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any recommendations for program changes that the Comptroller General considers appropriate based on the study under paragraph (1).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31307/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections for chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 30170 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“30171.</designator><label> Protection of employees providing motor vehicle safety information.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31308" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31308">SEC. 31308. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ANTI-REVOLVING DOOR. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31308/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study of Department of Transportation Policies on Official Communication With Former Motor Vehicle Safety Issue Employees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31308/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the Department of Transportation’s policies and procedures applicable to official communication with former employees concerning motor vehicle safety compliance matters for which they had responsibility during the last 12 months of their tenure at the Department, including any limitations on the ability of such employees to submit comments, or otherwise communicate directly with the Department, on motor vehicle safety issues; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31308/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives that contains the Inspector General’s findings, conclusions, and recommendations for strengthening those policies and procedures to minimize the risk of undue influence without compromising the ability of the Department to employ and retain highly qualified individuals for such responsibilities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31308/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s323">49 U.S.C. 323 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Post-Employment Policy Study.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31308/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Inspector General of the Department of Transportation shall conduct a study of the Department’s policies relating to post-employment restrictions on employees who perform functions related to transportation safety.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31308/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General shall submit a report containing the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1) to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31308/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31308/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31308/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Transportation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31308/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of results.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Transportation shall review the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1) and take whatever action the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31309">SEC. 31309. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY OF CRASH DATA COLLECTION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives regarding the quality of data collected through the National Automotive Sampling System, including the Special Crash Investigations Program.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (referred to in this section as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administration</quotedText>”) shall conduct a comprehensive review of the data elements collected from each crash to determine if additional data should be collected. The review under this subsection shall include input from interested parties, including suppliers, automakers, safety advocates, the medical community, and research organizations.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report issued under this section shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the analysis and conclusions the Administration can reach from the amount of motor vehicle crash data collected in a given year;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the additional analysis and conclusions the Administration could reach if more crash investigations were conducted each year;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of investigations per year that would allow for optimal data analysis and crash information;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the results of the comprehensive review conducted pursuant to subsection (b);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the incremental costs of collecting and analyzing additional data, as well as data from additional crashes;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309/c/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the potential for obtaining private funding for all or a portion of the costs under paragraph (5);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309/c/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the potential for recovering any additional costs from high volume users of the data, while continuing to make the data available to the general public free of charge;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309/c/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the advantages or disadvantages of expanding collection of non-crash data instead of crash data;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309/c/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations for improvements to the Administration’s data collection program; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31309/c/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the resources needed by the Administration to implement such recommendations.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31310">SEC. 31310. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UPDATE MEANS OF PROVIDING NOTIFICATION; IMPROVING EFFICACY OF RECALLS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Update of Means of Providing Notification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 30119(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by first class mail</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the manner prescribed by the Secretary, by regulation</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(except a tire) shall be sent by first class mail</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall be sent in the manner prescribed by the Secretary, by regulation,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the second sentence;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the first sentence;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to the notification required under paragraphs (1) and (2)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">addition</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/a/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by the manufacturer</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">given</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by certified mail or quicker means if available</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the manner prescribed by the Secretary, by regulation</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Improving Efficacy of Recalls.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 30119(e) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Second</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Additional</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">If the Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Second notification. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31310/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional notifications. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines, after taking into account the severity of the defect or noncompliance, that the second notification by a manufacturer does not result in an adequate number of motor vehicles or items of replacement equipment being returned for remedy, the Secretary may order the manufacturer—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to send additional notifications in the manner prescribed by the Secretary, by regulation; or</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to take additional steps to locate and notify each person registered under State law as the owner or lessee or the most recent purchaser or lessee, as appropriate; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to emphasize the magnitude of the safety risk caused by the defect or noncompliance in such notification.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31311" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31311">SEC. 31311. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANDING CHOICES OF REMEDY AVAILABLE TO MANUFACTURERS OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 30120 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31311/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(1), by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if replacement equipment, by repairing the equipment, replacing the equipment with identical or reasonably equivalent equipment, or by refunding the purchase price.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31311/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the heading of subsection (i), by adding “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of New Vehicles or Equipment</quotedText>” at the end; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31311/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the heading of subsection (j), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">replaced</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">replacement</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31312" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31312">SEC. 31312. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RECALL OBLIGATIONS AND BANKRUPTCY OF MANUFACTURER. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31312/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting the following after section 30120:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30120A">“SEC. 30120A. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recall obligations and bankruptcy of a manufacturer </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“A manufacturer’s filing of a petition in bankruptcy under chapter 11 of title 11, does not negate the manufacturer’s duty to comply with section 30112 or sections 30115 through 30120 of this title. In any bankruptcy proceeding, the manufacturer’s obligations under such sections shall be treated as a claim of the United States Government against such manufacturer, subject to subchapter II of chapter 37 of title 31, United States Code, and given priority pursuant to section 3713(a)(1)(A) of such chapter, notwithstanding section 3713(a)(2), to ensure that consumers are adequately protected from any safety defect or noncompliance determined to exist in the manufacturer’s products. This section shall apply equally to actions of a manufacturer taken before or after the filing of a petition in bankruptcy.”</content> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31312/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The chapter analysis of chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 30120 the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e32908" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“30120A. Recall obligations and bankruptcy of a manufacturer.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31313" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31313">SEC. 31313. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPEAL OF INSURANCE REPORTS AND INFORMATION PROVISION. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Chapter 331 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31313/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the chapter analysis, by striking the item relating to section 33112; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31313/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking section 33112.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stC/s31314" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31314">SEC. 31314. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MONRONEY STICKER TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL SAFETY RATING CATEGORIES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 3(g)(2) of the Automobile Information Disclosure Act (15 U.S.C. 1232(g)(2)), is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">safety rating categories that may include</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">refers to</quotedText>”.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vehicle Electronics and Safety Standards </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31401" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31401">SEC. 31401. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s105">49 U.S.C. 105 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION ELECTRONICS, SOFTWARE, AND ENGINEERING EXPERTISE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31401/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Council for Vehicle Electronics, Vehicle Software, and Emerging Technologies.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31401/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish, within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a Council for Vehicle Electronics, Vehicle Software, and Emerging Technologies (referred to in this section as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Council</quotedText>”) to build, integrate, and aggregate the Administration’s expertise in passenger motor vehicle electronics and other new and emerging technologies.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31401/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation of roadmap.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall research the inclusion of emerging lightweight plastic and composite technologies in motor vehicles to increase fuel efficiency, lower emissions, meet fuel economy standards, and enhance passenger motor vehicle safety through continued utilization of the Administration’s Plastic and Composite Intensive Vehicle Safety Roadmap (Report No. DOT HS 810 863).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31401/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intra-agency coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall coordinate with all components of the Administration responsible for vehicle safety, including research and development, rulemaking, and defects investigation.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31401/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Honors Recruitment Program.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31401/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish, within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an honors program for engineering students, computer science students, and other students interested in vehicle safety that will enable such students to train with engineers and other safety officials for careers in vehicle safety.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31401/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Stipend.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary is authorized to provide a stipend to any student during the student’s participation in the program established under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31401/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council, in consultation with affected stakeholders, shall periodically assess the implications of emerging safety technologies in passenger motor vehicles, including the effect of such technologies on consumers, product availability, and cost.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31402" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31402">SEC. 31402. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31402/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete an examination of the need for safety standards with regard to electronic systems in passenger motor vehicles. In conducting this examination, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31402/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider the electronic components, the interaction of electronic components, the security needs for those electronic systems to prevent unauthorized access, and the effect of surrounding environments on the electronic systems; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31402/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allow for public comment.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stD/s31402/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon completion of the examination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit a report on the highest priority areas for safety with regard to the electronic systems to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Child Safety Standards </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31501" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31501">SEC. 31501. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30127">49 U.S.C. 30127 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CHILD SAFETY SEATS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31501/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Side Impact Crashes.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule amending Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 213 to improve the protection of children seated in child restraint systems during side impact crashes.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31501/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Frontal Impact Test Parameters.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31501/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commencement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall commence a rulemaking proceeding to amend the standard seat assembly specifications under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 213 to better simulate a single representative motor vehicle rear seat.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31501/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule pursuant to paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31502" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31502">SEC. 31502. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30127">49 U.S.C. 30127 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31502/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initiation of Rulemaking Proceeding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 225 (relating to child restraint anchorage systems) to improve the ease of use for lower anchorages and tethers in all rear seat seating positions if such anchorages and tethers are feasible.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31502/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final Rule.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31502/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided under paragraph (2) and section 31505, the Secretary shall issue a final rule under subsection (a) not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31502/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that an amendment to the standard referred to in subsection (a) does not meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code, the Secretary shall submit a report describing the reasons for not prescribing such a standard to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31502/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31502/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31503" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31503">SEC. 31503. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30127">49 U.S.C. 30127 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REAR SEAT BELT REMINDERS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31503/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initiation of Rulemaking Proceeding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208 (relating to occupant crash protection) to provide a safety belt use warning system for designated seating positions in the rear seat.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31503/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final Rule.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31503/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided under paragraph (2) and section 31505, the Secretary shall issue a final rule under subsection (a) not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31503/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that an amendment to the standard referred to in subsection (a) does not meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code, the Secretary shall submit a report describing the reasons for not prescribing such a standard to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31503/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31503/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31504" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31504">SEC. 31504. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30111">49 U.S.C. 30111 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UNATTENDED PASSENGER REMINDERS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31504/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety Research Initiative.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall initiate research into effective ways to minimize the risk of hyperthermia or hypothermia to children or other unattended passengers in rear seating positions.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31504/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research Areas.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary may conduct research into the potential viability of—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31504/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">vehicle technology to provide an alert that a child or unattended passenger remains in a rear seating position after the vehicle motor is disengaged; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31504/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">public awareness campaigns to educate drivers on the risks of leaving a child or unattended passenger in a vehicle after the vehicle motor is disengaged; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31504/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other ways to mitigate risk.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31504/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination With Other Agencies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may collaborate with other Federal agencies in conducting the research under this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31505" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31505">SEC. 31505. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30127">49 U.S.C. 30127 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NEW DEADLINE. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">If the Secretary determines that any deadline for issuing a final rule under this Act cannot be met, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31505/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives with an explanation for why such deadline cannot be met; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stE/s31505/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a new deadline for that rule.</content> </paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Improved Daytime and Nighttime Visibility of Agricultural Equipment </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31601">SEC. 31601. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30111">49 U.S.C. 30111 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RULEMAKING ON VISIBILITY OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agricultural equipment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">agricultural equipment</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">agricultural field equipment</quotedText>” in ASABE Standard 390.4, entitled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Definitions and Classifications of Agricultural Field Equipment</quotedText>”, which was published in January 2005 by the American Society of Agriculture and Biological Engineers, or any successor standard.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public road.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public road</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 101(a)(27) of title 23, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, after consultation with representatives of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and appropriate Federal agencies, and with other appropriate persons, shall promulgate a rule to improve the daytime and nighttime visibility of agricultural equipment that may be operated on a public road.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum standards.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rule promulgated pursuant to this subsection shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish minimum lighting and marking standards for applicable agricultural equipment manufactured at least 1 year after the date on which such rule is promulgated; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide for the methods, materials, specifications, and equipment to be employed to comply with such standards, which shall be equivalent to ASABE Standard 279.14, entitled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Lighting and Marking of Agricultural Equipment on Highways</quotedText>”, which was published in July 2008 by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, or any successor standard.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less frequently than once every 5 years, the Secretary of Transportation shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the standards established pursuant to subsection (b); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">revise such standards to reflect the revision of ASABE Standard 279 that is in effect at the time of such review.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance with successor standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any rule promulgated pursuant to this section may not prohibit the operation on public roads of agricultural equipment that is equipped in accordance with any adopted revision of ASABE Standard 279 that is later than the revision of such standard that was referenced during the promulgation of the rule.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No retrofitting required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any rule promulgated pursuant to this section may not require the retrofitting of agricultural equipment that was manufactured before the date on which the lighting and marking standards are enforceable under subsection (b)(2)(A).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tI/stF/s31601/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No effect on additional materials and equipment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any rule promulgated pursuant to this section may not prohibit the operation on public roads of agricultural equipment that is equipped with materials or equipment that are in addition to the minimum materials and equipment specified in the standard upon which such rule is based.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2012 </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/s32001" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32001">SEC. 32001. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30101">49 U.S.C. 30101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/s32002" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32002">SEC. 32002. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REFERENCES TO TITLE 49, UNITED STATES CODE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or a repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of title 49, United States Code.</content> </section> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commercial Motor Vehicle Registration </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32101" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32101">SEC. 32101. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGISTRATION OF MOTOR CARRIERS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32101/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Registration Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13902(a)(1) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary of Transportation shall register a person to provide transportation subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I of chapter 135 as a motor carrier only if the Secretary determines that the person—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is willing and able to comply with—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">this part and the applicable regulations of the Secretary and the Board;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any safety regulations imposed by the Secretary;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the duties of employers and employees established by the Secretary under section 31135;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the safety fitness requirements established by the Secretary under section 31144;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the accessibility requirements established by the Secretary under subpart H of part 37 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), for transportation provided by an over-the-road bus; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the minimum financial responsibility requirements established by the Secretary under sections 13906, 31138, and 31139;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has been issued a USDOT number under section 31134;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has disclosed any relationship involving common ownership, common management, common control, or common familial relationship between that person and any other motor carrier, freight forwarder, or broker, or any other applicant for motor carrier, freight forwarder, or broker registration, if the relationship occurred in the 3-year period preceding the date of the filing of the application for registration; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">after the Secretary establishes a written proficiency examination pursuant to section 32101(b) of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012, has passed the written proficiency examination.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32101/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s13902">49 U.S.C. 13902 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Written Proficiency Examination.—</heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish through a rulemaking a written proficiency examination for applicant motor carriers pursuant to section 13902(a)(1)(D) of title 49, United States Code. The written proficiency examination shall test a person’s knowledge of applicable safety regulations, standards, and orders of the Federal government.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32101/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 210(b) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 31144 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32101/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, commercial regulations, and provisions of subpart H of part 37 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">applicable safety regulations</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32101/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">consider the establishment of</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">establish</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32101/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation of Agricultural Commodities and Farm Supplies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 229(a)(1) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 31136 note) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation of agricultural commodities and farm supplies. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Regulations prescribed by the Secretary under sections 31136 and 31502 regarding maximum driving and on-duty time for drivers used by motor carriers shall not apply during planting and harvest periods, as determined by each State, to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">drivers transporting agricultural commodities from the source of the agricultural commodities to a location within a 150 air-mile radius from the source;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">drivers transporting farm supplies for agricultural purposes from a wholesale or retail distribution point of the farm supplies to a farm or other location where the farm supplies are intended to be used within a 150 air-mile radius from the distribution point; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">drivers transporting farm supplies for agricultural purposes from a wholesale distribution point of the farm supplies to a retail distribution point of the farm supplies within a 150 air-mile radius from the wholesale distribution point.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32102" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32102">SEC. 32102. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SAFETY FITNESS OF NEW OPERATORS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32102/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety Reviews of New Operators.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31144(g)(1) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety review. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall require, by regulation, each owner and each operator granted new registration under section 13902 or 31134 to undergo a safety review not later than 12 months after the owner or operator, as the case may be, begins operations under such registration.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Providers of motorcoach services. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require, by regulation, each owner and each operator granted new registration to transport passengers under section 13902 or 31134 to undergo a safety review not later than 120 days after the owner or operator, as the case may be, begins operations under such registration.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32102/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31144">49 U.S.C. 31144 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32103" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32103">SEC. 32103. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REINCARNATED CARRIERS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32103/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Periods of Registration.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32103/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Suspensions, amendments, and revocations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13905(d) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32103/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32103/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applications. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On application of the registrant, the Secretary may amend or revoke a registration.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Complaints and actions on secretary’s own initiative. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">On complaint or on the Secretary’s own initiative and after notice and an opportunity for a proceeding, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">suspend, amend, or revoke any part of the registration of a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder for willful failure to comply with—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">this part;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an applicable regulation or order of the Secretary or the Board, including the accessibility requirements established by the Secretary under subpart H of part 37 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), for transportation provided by an over-the-road bus; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a condition of its registration;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">withhold, suspend, amend, or revoke any part of the registration of a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder for failure—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to pay a civil penalty imposed under chapter 5, 51, 149, or 311;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to arrange and abide by an acceptable payment plan for such civil penalty, not later than 90 days after the date specified by order of the Secretary for the payment of such penalty; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for failure to obey a subpoena issued by the Secretary;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">withhold, suspend, amend, or revoke any part of a registration of a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder following a determination by the Secretary that the motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder failed to disclose, in its application for registration, a material fact relevant to its willingness and ability to comply with—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">this part;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an applicable regulation or order of the Secretary or the Board; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a condition of its registration; or</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">withhold, suspend, amend, or revoke any part of a registration of a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder if the Secretary finds that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder does not disclose any relationship through common ownership, common management, common control, or common familial relationship to any other motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder, or any other applicant for motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder registration that the Secretary determines is or was unwilling or unable to comply with the relevant requirements listed in section 13902, 13903, or 13904</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2)(B) shall not apply to a person who is unable to pay a civil penalty because the person is a debtor in a case under chapter 11 of title 11.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32103/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), as redesignated by section 32103(a)(1)(A) of this Act, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (1)(B)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (2)(B)</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32103/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedure.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13905(e) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or if the Secretary determines that the registrant failed to disclose a material fact in an application for registration in accordance with subsection (d)(2)(C),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">registrant,</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32103/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information Systems.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31106(a)(3) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32103/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (F), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32103/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (G), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32103/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine whether a person or employer is or was related, through common ownership, common management, common control, or common familial relationship, to any other person, employer, or any other applicant for registration under section 13902 or 31134.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32104" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32104">SEC. 32104. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s13903">49 U.S.C. 13903 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 4 years thereafter, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32104/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">issue a report on the appropriateness of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32104/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the current minimum financial responsibility requirements under sections 31138 and 31139 of title 49, United States Code; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32104/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the current bond and insurance requirements under sections 13904(f), 13903, and 13906 of title 49, United States Code; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32104/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit the report issued under paragraph (1) to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32105" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32105">SEC. 32105. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">USDOT NUMBER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32105/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 311 is amended by inserting after section 31133 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31134">“SEC. 31134. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement for registration and USDOT number </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon application, and subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary shall register an employer or person subject to the safety jurisdiction of this subchapter. An employer or person may operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce only if the employer or person is registered by the Secretary under this section and receives a USDOT number. Nothing in this section shall preclude registration by the Secretary of an employer or person not engaged in interstate commerce. An employer or person subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I of chapter 135 of this title shall apply for commercial registration under section 13902 of this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Withholding Registration. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall register an employer or person under subsection (a) only if the Secretary determines that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the employer or person seeking registration is willing and able to comply with the requirements of this subchapter and the regulations prescribed thereunder and chapter 51 and the regulations prescribed thereunder;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">during the 3-year period before the date of the filing of the application, the employer or person is not or was not related through common ownership, common management, common control, or common familial relationship to any other person or applicant for registration subject to this subchapter who, during such 3-year period, is or was unfit, unwilling, or unable to comply with the requirements listed in subsection (b)(1); or</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the employer or person has disclosed to the Secretary any relationship involving common ownership, common management, common control, or common familial relationship to any other person or applicant for registration subject to this subchapter.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revocation or Suspension of Registration. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall revoke the registration of an employer or person issued under subsection (a) after notice and an opportunity for a proceeding, or suspend the registration after giving notice of the suspension to the employer or person, if the Secretary determines that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the employer’s or person’s authority to operate pursuant to chapter 139 of this title is subject to revocation or suspension under sections 13905(d)(1) or 13905(f) of this title;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the employer or person has knowingly failed to comply with the requirements listed in subsection (b)(1);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the employer or person has not disclosed any relationship through common ownership, common management, common control, or common familial relationship to any other person or applicant for registration subject to this subchapter that the Secretary determines is or was unfit, unwilling, or unable to comply with the requirements listed in subsection (b)(1);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the employer or person refused to submit to the safety review required by section 31144(g) of this title.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Periodic Registration Update. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may require an employer to update a registration under this section not later than 30 days after a change in the employer’s address, other contact information, officers, process agent, or other essential information, as determined by the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Authority. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the authority of a State to issue a Department of Transportation number under State law to a person operating in intrastate commerce.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32105/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis of chapter 311 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 31133 the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e33686" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“31134. Requirement for registration and USDOT number.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32106" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32106">SEC. 32106. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGISTRATION FEE SYSTEM. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 13908(d)(1) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">but shall not exceed $300</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32107" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32107">SEC. 32107. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGISTRATION UPDATE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32107/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motor Carrier Update.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13902 is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Update of Registration. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require a registrant to update its registration under this section not later than 30 days after a change in the registrant’s address, other contact information, officers, process agent, or other essential information, as determined by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motor carriers of passengers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the requirements of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall require a motor carrier of passengers to update its registration information, including numbers of vehicles, annual mileage, and individuals responsible for compliance with Federal safety regulations quarterly for the first 2 years after being issued a registration under this section.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32107/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Freight Forwarder Update.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13903 is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Update of Registration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require a freight forwarder to update its registration under this section not later than 30 days after a change in the freight forwarder’s address, other contact information, officers, process agent, or other essential information, as determined by the Secretary.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32107/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Broker Update.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13904 is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Update of Registration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require a broker to update its registration under this section not later than 30 days after a change in the broker’s address, other contact information, officers, process agent, or other essential information, as determined by the Secretary.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32108" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32108">SEC. 32108. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCREASED PENALTIES FOR OPERATING WITHOUT REGISTRATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32108/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14901(a) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32108/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,000</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32108/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">who is not registered under this part to provide transportation of passengers,</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32108/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">with respect to providing transportation of passengers,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or section 13902(c) of this title,</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32108/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$2,000 for each violation and for each additional day the violation continues</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$10,000 for each violation, or $25,000 for each violation relating to providing transportation of passengers</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32108/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation of Hazardous Wastes.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14901(b) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">not to exceed $20,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">not less than $20,000, but not to exceed $40,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32109" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32109">SEC. 32109. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION FOR IMMINENT HAZARD. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 13905(f)(2) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Imminent hazard to public health. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, the Secretary shall revoke the registration of a motor carrier if the Secretary finds that the carrier is or was conducting unsafe operations that are or were an imminent hazard to public health or property.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32110" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32110">SEC. 32110. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION AND OTHER PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND TO SUBPOENA. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 525 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32110/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subpenas</quotedText>” in the section heading and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subpoenas</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32110/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subpena</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subpoena</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32110/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,000</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32110/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$5,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$10,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32110/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“The Secretary may withhold, suspend, amend, or revoke any part of the registration of a person required to register under chapter 139 for failing to obey a subpoena or requirement of the Secretary under this chapter to appear and testify or produce records.”</content></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32111" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32111">SEC. 32111. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FLEETWIDE OUT OF SERVICE ORDER FOR OPERATING WITHOUT REQUIRED REGISTRATION. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 13902(e)(1) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32111/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">motor vehicle</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">motor carrier</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary determines that a</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32111/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">order the vehicle</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">order the motor carrier operations</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary may</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s32112" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32112">SEC. 32112. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MOTOR CARRIER AND OFFICER PATTERNS OF SAFETY VIOLATIONS.</heading> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s31135" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31135">SEC. 31135 </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stA/s31135/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Noncompliance. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motor carriers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Two or more motor carriers, employers, or persons shall not use common ownership, common management, common control, or common familial relationship to enable any or all such motor carriers, employers, or persons to avoid compliance, or mask or otherwise conceal non-compliance, or a history of non-compliance, with regulations prescribed under this subchapter or an order of the Secretary issued under this subchapter.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pattern. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary finds that a motor carrier, employer, or person engaged in a pattern or practice of avoiding compliance, or masking or otherwise concealing noncompliance, with regulations prescribed under this subchapter, the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may withhold, suspend, amend, or revoke any part of the motor carrier’s, employer’s, or person’s registration in accordance with section 13905 or 31134; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall take into account such non-compliance for purposes of determining civil penalty amounts under section 521(b)(2)(D).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary finds, after notice and an opportunity for proceeding, that an officer of a motor carrier, employer, or owner or operator has engaged in a pattern or practice of, or assisted a motor carrier, employer, or owner or operator in avoiding compliance, or masking or otherwise concealing noncompliance, while serving as an officer or such motor carrier, employer, or owner or operator, the Secretary may suspend, amend, or revoke any part of a registration granted to the officer individually under section 13902 or 31134.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32201" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32201">SEC. 32201. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CRASHWORTHINESS STANDARDS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32201/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive analysis on the need for crashworthiness standards on property-carrying commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of at least 26,001 pounds involved in interstate commerce, including an evaluation of the need for roof strength, pillar strength, air bags, and other occupant protections standards, and frontal and back wall standards.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32201/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after completing the comprehensive analysis under subsection (a), the Secretary shall report the results of the analysis and any recommendations to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32202" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32202">SEC. 32202. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CANADIAN SAFETY RATING RECIPROCITY. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 31144 is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recognition of Canadian Motor Carrier Safety Fitness Determinations. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an authorized agency of the Canadian federal government or a Canadian Territorial or Provincial government determines, by applying the procedure and standards prescribed by the Secretary under subsection (b) or pursuant to an agreement under paragraph (2), that a Canadian employer is unfit and prohibits the employer from operating a commercial motor vehicle in Canada or any Canadian Province, the Secretary may prohibit the employer from operating such vehicle in interstate and foreign commerce until the authorized Canadian agency determines that the employer is fit.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may consult and participate in negotiations with authorized officials of the Canadian federal government or a Canadian Territorial or Provincial government, as necessary, to provide reciprocal recognition of each country’s motor carrier safety fitness determinations. An agreement shall provide, to the maximum extent practicable, that each country will follow the procedure and standards prescribed by the Secretary under subsection (b) in making motor carrier safety fitness determinations.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32203" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32203">SEC. 32203. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATE REPORTING OF FOREIGN COMMERCIAL DRIVER CONVICTIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32203/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Foreign Commercial Driver.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31301 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32203/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (10) through (14) as paragraphs (11) through (15), respectively; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32203/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (9) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">foreign commercial driver</quotedText>’ means an individual licensed to operate a commercial motor vehicle by an authority outside the United States, or a citizen of a foreign country who operates a commercial motor vehicle in the United States.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32203/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Reporting of Convictions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31311(a) is amended by adding after paragraph (21) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="22">“(22) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State shall report a conviction of a foreign commercial driver by that State to the Federal Convictions and Withdrawal Database, or another information system designated by the Secretary to record the convictions. A report shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">for a driver holding a foreign commercial driver’s license—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each conviction relating to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each conviction relating to the operation of a non-commercial motor vehicle; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for an unlicensed driver or a driver holding a foreign non-commercial driver’s license, each conviction relating to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32204" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32204">SEC. 32204. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY TO DISQUALIFY FOREIGN COMMERCIAL DRIVERS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 31310 is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">“(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Foreign Commercial Drivers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A foreign commercial driver shall be subject to disqualification under this section.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32205" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32205">SEC. 32205. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVOCATION OF FOREIGN MOTOR CARRIER OPERATING AUTHORITY FOR FAILURE TO PAY CIVIL PENALTIES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 13905(d)(2), as amended by section 32103(a) of this Act, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">foreign motor carrier, foreign motor private carrier,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">registration of a motor carrier,</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32206">SEC. 32206. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RENTAL TRUCK ACCIDENT STUDY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rental truck.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">rental truck</quotedText>” means a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of between 10,000 and 26,000 pounds that is made available for rental by a rental truck company.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rental truck company.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">rental truck company</quotedText>” means a person or company that is in the business of renting or leasing rental trucks to the public or for private use.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall conduct a study of the safety of rental trucks during the 7-year period ending on December 31, 2011.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study conducted under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate available data on the number of crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving rental trucks and the cause of such crashes, utilizing police accident reports and other sources;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">estimate the property damage and costs resulting from a subset of crashes involving rental truck operations, which the Secretary believes adequately reflect all crashes involving rental trucks;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">analyze State and local laws regulating rental truck companies, including safety and inspection requirements;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/b/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the rental truck maintenance programs of a selection of small, medium, and large rental truck companies, as selected by the Secretary, including the frequency of rental truck maintenance inspections, and compare such programs with inspection requirements for passenger vehicles and commercial motor vehicles;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/b/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include any other information available regarding the safety of rental trucks; </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/b/2/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate the completion of safety recall remedies on rental trucks; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/b/2/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review any other information that the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c)<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID79A2BD98351542F4A27350BFE9B2E1B7" class="footnoteRef">2</ref> </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that contains—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the findings of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (b); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any recommendations for legislation that the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content> </paragraph><footnote id="ID79A2BD98351542F4A27350BFE9B2E1B7" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">For version of law for section 32206(c), as amended by section 24109(g)(2) of Public Law 114–94, see note below. </p></footnote> </subsection><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Note: Effective on June 4, 2016, section 24109(g)(2) of Public Law 114–94 provides for amendments to subsection (c) of section 32206. Upon such date, subsection (c) of section 32206 reads as follows:<b>]</b> </editorialNote> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/c" styleType="OLC" inEffect="false"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/c/1" styleType="OLC" inEffect="false"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1)<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDAB026A2EF62F4ABBACA865AF209E92EA" class="footnoteRef">3</ref> </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that contains—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/c/1/A" styleType="OLC" inEffect="false"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the findings of the study conducted pursuant to subparagraphs (A) through (E) and (G) of subsection (b)(2); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/c/1/B" styleType="OLC" inEffect="false"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any recommendations for legislation that the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content> </subparagraph><footnote id="IDAB026A2EF62F4ABBACA865AF209E92EA" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">3</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">The amendment made by section 24109(g)(2)(C) of division A of Public Law 114–94 probably should have included an em dash before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Not later</quotedText>” but was executed to the 2nd version of subsection (c) in order to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/c/2" styleType="OLC" inEffect="false"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety recall remedy report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2015</quotedText>”, the Secretary shall submit a report to the congressional committees set forth in paragraph (1) that contains—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/c/2/A" styleType="OLC" inEffect="false"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the findings of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (b)(2)(F); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stB/s32206/c/2/B" styleType="OLC" inEffect="false"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any recommendations for legislation that the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Driver Safety </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32301">SEC. 32301. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HOURS OF SERVICE STUDY AND ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hours of Service Study.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Field study.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 31, 2013, the Secretary shall complete a field study on the efficacy of the restart rule published on December 27, 2011 (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 restart rule</quotedText>”), applicable to operators of commercial motor vehicles of property subject to maximum driving time requirements of the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The field study shall expand upon the results of the laboratory-based study relating to commercial motor vehicle driver fatigue sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration presented in the report of December 2010 titled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Investigation into Motor Carrier Practices to Achieve Optimal Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Performance: Phase I</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting the field study, the Secretary shall ensure that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/a/1/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the methodology for the field study is consistent, to the maximum extent possible, with the laboratory-based study methodology;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/a/1/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the data collected is representative of the drivers and motor carriers regulated by the hours of service regulations, including those drivers and carriers affected by the maximum driving time requirements;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/a/1/C/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the analysis is statistically valid; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/a/1/C/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the field study follows the plan for the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Scheduling and Fatigue Recovery Project</quotedText>” developed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/a/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30, 2013, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report detailing the results of the field study.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31137 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending the section heading to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31137">“SEC. 31137. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Electronic logging devices and brake maintenance regulations”</heading> </section></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (g); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Electronic Logging Devices. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012, the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">requiring a commercial motor vehicle involved in interstate commerce and operated by a driver subject to the hours of service and the record of duty status requirements under part 395 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, be equipped with an electronic logging device to improve compliance by an operator of a vehicle with hours of service regulations prescribed by the Secretary; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring that an electronic logging device is not used to harass a vehicle operator.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Electronic Logging Device Requirements. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations prescribed under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">require an electronic logging device—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to accurately record commercial driver hours of service;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to record the location of a commercial motor vehicle;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to be tamper resistant; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to be synchronized to the operation of the vehicle engine or be capable of recognizing when the vehicle is being operated;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allow law enforcement to access the data contained in the device during a roadside inspection; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">apply to a commercial motor vehicle beginning on the date that is 2 years after the date that the regulations are published as a final rule.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance and design standards. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations prescribed under subsection (a) shall establish performance standards—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">defining a standardized user interface to aid vehicle operator compliance and law enforcement review;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishing a secure process for standardized—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">and unique vehicle operator identification;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data access;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data transfer for vehicle operators between motor vehicles;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data storage for a motor carrier; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data transfer and transportability for law enforcement officials;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishing a standard security level for an electronic logging device and related components to be tamper resistant by using a methodology endorsed by a nationally recognized standards organization; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifying each driver subject to the hours of service and record of duty status requirements under part 395 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification Criteria. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations prescribed by the Secretary under this section shall establish the criteria and a process for the certification of electronic logging devices to ensure that the device meets the performance requirements under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of noncertification. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Electronic logging devices that are not certified in accordance with the certification process referred to in paragraph (1) shall not be acceptable evidence of hours of service and record of duty status requirements under part 395 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Considerations. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in prescribing the regulations described in subsection (a), shall consider how such regulations may—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce or eliminate requirements for drivers and motor carriers to retain supporting documentation associated with paper-based records of duty status if—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data contained in an electronic logging device supplants such documentation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">using such data without paper-based records does not diminish the Secretary’s ability to audit and review compliance with the Secretary’s hours of service regulations; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include such measures as the Secretary determines are necessary to protect the privacy of each individual whose personal data is contained in an electronic logging device.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Data. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may utilize information contained in an electronic logging device only to enforce the Secretary’s motor carrier safety and related regulations, including record-of-duty status regulations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Measures to preserve confidentiality of personal data. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall institute appropriate measures to preserve the confidentiality of any personal data contained in an electronic logging device and disclosed in the course of an action taken by the Secretary or by law enforcement officials to enforce the regulations referred to in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall institute appropriate measures to ensure any information collected by electronic logging devices is used by enforcement personnel only for the purpose of determining compliance with hours of service requirements.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Electronic logging device. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">electronic logging device</quotedText>’ means an electronic device that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is capable of recording a driver’s hours of service and duty status accurately and automatically; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meets the requirements established by the Secretary through regulation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tamper resistant. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">tamper resistant</quotedText>’ means resistant to allowing any individual to cause an electronic device to record the incorrect date, time, and location for changes to on-duty driving status of a commercial motor vehicle operator under part 395 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, or to subsequently alter the record created by that device.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Penalties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 30165(a)(1) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or 30141 through 30147</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">30141 through 30147, or 31137</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32301/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 311 is amended by striking the item relating to section 31137 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e34484" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“31137. Electronic logging devices and brake maintenance regulations.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32302" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32302">SEC. 32302. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DRIVER MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32302/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31149">49 U.S.C. 31149 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline for Establishment of National Registry of Medical Examiners.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a national registry of medical examiners in accordance with section 31149(d)(1) of title 49, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32302/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Examination Requirement for National Registry of Medical Examiners.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31149(c)(1)(D) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 1 year after enactment of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012, develop requirements for a medical examiner to be listed in the national registry under this section, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the completion of specific courses and materials;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">certification, including, at a minimum, self-certification, if the Secretary determines that self-certification is necessary for sufficient participation in the national registry, to verify that a medical examiner completed specific training, including refresher courses, that the Secretary determines necessary to be listed in the national registry;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an examination that requires a passing grade; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">demonstration of a medical examiner’s willingness to meet the reporting requirements established by the Secretary;”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32302/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Oversight of Licensing Authorities.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32302/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31149(c)(1) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32302/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subparagraph (E) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require medical examiners to transmit electronically, on a monthly basis, the name of the applicant, a numerical identifier, and additional information contained on the medical examiner’s certificate for any completed medical examination report required under section 391.43 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to the chief medical examiner;”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32302/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32302/c/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">annually review the implementation of commercial driver’s license requirements by not fewer than 10 States to assess the accuracy, validity, and timeliness of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the submission of physical examination reports and medical certificates to State licensing agencies; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the processing of the submissions by State licensing agencies.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32302/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Internal oversight policy.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32302/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31149">49 U.S.C. 31149 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish an oversight policy and procedure to carry out section 31149(c)(1)(G) of title 49, United States Code, as added by section 32302(c)(1) of this Act.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32302/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31149">49 U.S.C. 31149 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by section 32302(c)(1) of this Act shall take effect on the date the oversight policies and procedures are established pursuant to subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32302/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Electronic Filing of Medical Examination Certificates.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31311(a), as amended by sections 32203(b) and 32305(b) of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="25">“(25) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012, the State shall establish and maintain, as part of its driver information system, the capability to receive an electronic copy of a medical examiner’s certificate, from a certified medical examiner, for each holder of a commercial driver’s license issued by the State who operates or intends to operate in interstate commerce.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32302/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary is authorized to utilize funds provided under section 4101(c)(1) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1715) to support development of costs of the information technology needed to carry out section 31311(a)(25) of title 49, United States Code.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32303" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32303">SEC. 32303. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32303/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31304 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32303/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">An employer</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An employer”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32303/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Driver Violation Records. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Periodic review. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (3), an employer shall ascertain the driving record of each driver it employs—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by making an inquiry at least once every 12 months to the appropriate State agency in which the driver held or holds a commercial driver’s license or permit during such time period;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by receiving occurrence-based reports of changes in the status of a driver’s record from 1 or more driver record notification systems that meet minimum standards issued by the Secretary; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by a combination of inquiries to States and reports from driver record notification systems.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Record keeping. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A copy of the reports received under paragraph (1) shall be maintained in the driver’s qualification file.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions to record review requirement. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a driver employed by an employer who, in any 7-day period, is employed or used as a driver by more than 1 employer—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the employer obtains the driver’s identification number, type, and issuing State of the driver’s commercial motor vehicle license; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the information described in subparagraph (A) is furnished by another employer and the employer that regularly employs the driver meets the other requirements under this section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Driver record notification system defined. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">driver record notification system</quotedText>’ means a system that automatically furnishes an employer with a report, generated by the appropriate agency of a State, on the change in the status of an employee’s driver’s license due to a conviction for a moving violation, a failure to appear, an accident, driver’s license suspension, driver’s license revocation, or any other action taken against the driving privilege.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32303/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31304">49 U.S.C. 31304 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards for Driver Record Notification Systems.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue minimum standards for driver notification systems, including standards for the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of the information provided.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32303/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan for National Notification System.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32303/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop recommendations and a plan for the development and implementation of a national driver record notification system, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32303/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the merits of achieving a national system by expanding the Commercial Driver’s License Information System; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32303/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an estimate of the fees that an employer will be charged to offset the operating costs of the national system.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32303/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the recommendations and plan are developed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit a report on the recommendations and plan to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32304" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32304">SEC. 32304. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR TRAINING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32304/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31305 is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards for Training. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012, the Secretary shall issue final regulations establishing minimum entry-level training requirements for an individual operating a commercial motor vehicle—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">addressing the knowledge and skills that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are necessary for an individual operating a commercial motor vehicle to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">must be acquired before obtaining a commercial driver’s license for the first time or upgrading from one class of commercial driver’s license to another class;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">addressing the specific training needs of a commercial motor vehicle operator seeking passenger or hazardous materials endorsements;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">requiring effective instruction to acquire the knowledge, skills, and training referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2), including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">requiring certification that an individual operating a commercial motor vehicle meets the requirements established by the Secretary; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">requiring a training provider (including a public or private driving school, motor carrier, or owner or operator of a commercial motor vehicle) that offers training that results in the issuance of a certification to an individual under paragraph (4) to demonstrate that the training meets the requirements of the regulations, through a process established by the Secretary.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32304/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commercial Driver’s License Uniform Standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31308(1) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an individual issued a commercial driver’s license—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">pass written and driving tests for the operation of a commercial motor vehicle that comply with the minimum standards prescribed by the Secretary under section 31305(a); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">present certification of completion of driver training that meets the requirements established by the Secretary under section 31305(c);”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32304/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The section heading for section 31305 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31305">“SEC. 31305. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General driver fitness, testing, and training”</heading> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32304/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 313 is amended by striking the item relating to section 31305 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e34804" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" 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General driver fitness, testing, and training.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32305" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32305">SEC. 32305. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32305/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31309 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32305/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)(4), by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall specify—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a date by which all States shall be operating commercial driver’s license information systems that are compatible with the modernized information system under this section; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that States must use the systems to receive and submit conviction and disqualification data.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32305/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">use</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">use, subject to section 31313(a),</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32305/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for State Participation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31311 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32305/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), as amended by section 32203(b) of this Act—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32305/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">At least</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">regulation),</quotedText>” and inserting: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Not later than the time period prescribed by the Secretary by regulation,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32305/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="23">“(23) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012, the State shall implement a system and practices for the exclusive electronic exchange of driver history record information on the system the Secretary maintains under section 31309, including the posting of convictions, withdrawals, and disqualifications.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="24">“(24) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before renewing or issuing a commercial driver’s license to an individual, the State shall request information pertaining to the individual from the drug and alcohol clearinghouse maintained under section 31306a.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32305/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Commercial Driver’s License Program Plan. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State shall submit a plan to the Secretary for complying with the requirements under this section during the period beginning on the date the plan is submitted and ending on September 30, 2016.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan submitted by a State under paragraph (1) shall identify—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the actions that the State will take to address any deficiencies in the State’s commercial driver’s license program, as identified by the Secretary in the most recent audit of the program; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other actions that the State will take to comply with the requirements under subsection (a).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation schedule. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan submitted by a State under paragraph (1) shall include a schedule for the implementation of the actions identified under paragraph (2). In establishing the schedule, the State shall prioritize actions to address any deficiencies highlighted by the Secretary as critical in the most recent audit of the program.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline for compliance with requirements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan submitted by a State under paragraph (1) shall include assurances that the State will take the necessary actions to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) not later than September 30, 2015.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval and disapproval. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review each plan submitted under paragraph (1);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">approve a plan if the Secretary determines that the plan meets the requirements under this subsection and promotes the goals of this chapter; and</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disapprove a plan that the Secretary determines does not meet the requirements or does not promote the goals.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modification of disapproved plans. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary disapproves a plan under paragraph (4), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide a written explanation of the disapproval to the State; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allow the State to modify the plan and resubmit it for approval.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan updates. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may require a State to review and update a plan, as appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Comparison of State Levels of Compliance. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall annually—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">compare the relative levels of compliance by States with the requirements under subsection (a); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make the results of the comparison available to the public.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32306" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32306">SEC. 32306. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEMS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 31106(c) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32306/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the heading and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) In General.</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32306/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32306/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Access to records. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may require a State, as a condition of an award of grant money under this section, to provide the Secretary access to all State licensing status and driver history records via an electronic information system, subject to section 2721 of title 18.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32307" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32307">SEC. 32307. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 31304, as amended by section 32303 of this Act, is amended in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32307/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">knowingly</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32307/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in which</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">that the employer knows or should reasonably know that</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32308">SEC. 32308. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31301">49 U.S.C. 31301 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROGRAM TO ASSIST VETERANS TO ACQUIRE COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, and in consultation with the States and other relevant stakeholders, shall commence a study to assess Federal and State regulatory, economic, and administrative challenges faced by members and former members of the Armed Forces, who received safety training and operated qualifying motor vehicles during their service, in obtaining commercial driver’s licenses (as defined in section 31301(3) of title 49, United States Code).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under this subsection shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify written and behind-the-wheel safety training, qualification standards, knowledge and skills tests, or other operating experience members of the Armed Forces must meet that satisfy the minimum standards prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation for the operation of commercial motor vehicles under section 31305 of title 49, United States Code;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">compare the alcohol and controlled substances testing requirements for members of the Armed Forces with those required for holders of a commercial driver’s license;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate the cause of delays in reviewing applications for commercial driver’s licenses of members and former members of the Armed Forces;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify duplicative application costs;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/a/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify residency, domicile, training and testing requirements, and other safety or health assessments that affect or delay the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses to members and former members of the Armed Forces; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/a/2/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include other factors that the Secretary determines to be appropriate to meet the requirements of the study.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the commencement of the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives that contains the findings and recommendations from the study.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">findings related to the study requirements under subsection (a)(2);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations for the Federal and State legislative, regulatory, and administrative actions necessary to address challenges identified in subparagraph (A); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan to implement the recommendations for which the Secretary has authority.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and in cooperation with the States, shall implement the recommendations identified in subsection (b) and establish accelerated licensing procedures to assist veterans to acquire commercial driver’s licenses.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accelerated Licensing Procedures.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The procedures established under subsection (a) shall be designed to be applicable to any veteran who—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is attempting to acquire a commercial driver’s license; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">obtained, during military service, documented driving experience that, in the determination of the Secretary, makes the use of accelerated licensing procedures appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commercial driver’s license.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">commercial driver’s license</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 31301 of title 49, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 31301 of title 49, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stC/s32308/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Veteran.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stD" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safe Roads Act of 2012 </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stD/s32401" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32401">SEC. 32401. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30101">49 U.S.C. 30101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Safe Roads Act of 2012</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stD/s32402" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32402">SEC. 32402. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND ALCOHOL TEST RESULTS OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stD/s32402/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 313 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stD/s32402/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 31306(a), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and section 31306a</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this section</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stD/s32402/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after section 31306 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31306a">“SEC. 31306a. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National clearinghouse for controlled substance and alcohol test results of commercial motor vehicle operators </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Safe Roads Act of 2012, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish, operate, and maintain a national clearinghouse for records relating to alcohol and controlled substances testing of commercial motor vehicle operators.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of the clearinghouse shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve compliance with the Department of Transportation’s alcohol and controlled substances testing program applicable to commercial motor vehicle operators; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to enhance the safety of our United States roadways by reducing accident and injuries involving the misuse of alcohol or use of controlled substances by operators of commercial motor vehicles.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The clearinghouse shall function as a repository for records relating to the positive test results and test refusals of commercial motor vehicle operators and violations by such operators of prohibitions set forth in subpart B of part 382 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or any subsequent corresponding regulations).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Electronic exchange of records. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that records can be electronically submitted to, and requested from, the clearinghouse by authorized users.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorized operator. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may authorize a qualified private entity to operate and maintain the clearinghouse and to collect fees on behalf of the Secretary under subsection (e). The entity shall operate and maintain the clearinghouse and permit access to driver information and records from the clearinghouse in accordance with this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Design of Clearinghouse. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of federal motor carrier safety administration recommendations. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In establishing the clearinghouse, the Secretary shall consider—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the findings and recommendations contained in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s March 2004 report to Congress required under section 226 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 31306 note); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the findings and recommendations contained in the Government Accountability Office’s May 2008 report to Congress entitled ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Motor Carrier Safety: Improvements to Drug Testing Programs Could Better Identify Illegal Drug Users and Keep Them off the Road.</quotedText>’.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of secure processes. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In establishing the clearinghouse, the Secretary shall develop a secure process for—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">administering and managing the clearinghouse in compliance with applicable Federal security standards;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">registering and authenticating authorized users of the clearinghouse;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">registering and authenticating persons required to report to the clearinghouse under subsection (g);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">preventing the unauthorized access of information from the clearinghouse;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">storing and transmitting data;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">persons required to report to the clearinghouse under subsection (g) to timely and accurately submit electronic data to the clearinghouse;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">generating timely and accurate reports from the clearinghouse in response to requests for information by authorized users; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">updating an individual’s record upon completion of the return-to-duty process described in title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employer alert of positive test result. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In establishing the clearinghouse, the Secretary shall develop a secure method for electronically notifying an employer of each additional positive test result or other noncompliance—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for an employee, that is entered into the clearinghouse during the 7-day period immediately following an employer’s inquiry about the employee; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for an employee who is listed as having multiple employers.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Archive capability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In establishing the clearinghouse, the Secretary shall develop a process for archiving all clearinghouse records for the purposes of auditing and evaluating the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of data in the clearinghouse.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Future needs. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interoperability with other data systems. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In establishing the clearinghouse, the Secretary shall consider—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the existing data systems containing regulatory and safety data for commercial motor vehicle operators;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the efficacy of using or combining clearinghouse data with 1 or more of such systems; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the potential interoperability of the clearinghouse with such systems.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specific considerations. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall determine—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the clearinghouse’s capability for interoperability with—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Driver Register established under section 30302;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Commercial Driver’s License Information System established under section 31309;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Motor Carrier Management Information System for preemployment screening services under section 31150; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other data systems, as appropriate; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any change to the administration of the current testing program, such as forms, that is necessary to collect data for the clearinghouse.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standard Formats. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall develop standard formats to be used—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">by an authorized user of the clearinghouse to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">request a record from the clearinghouse; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">obtain the consent of an individual who is the subject of a request from the clearinghouse, if applicable; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to notify an individual that a positive alcohol or controlled substances test result, refusing to test, and a violation of any of the prohibitions under subpart B of part 382 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or any subsequent corresponding regulations), will be reported to the clearinghouse.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Privacy. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A release of information from the clearinghouse shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comply with applicable Federal privacy laws, including the fair information practices under the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comply with applicable sections of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not be made to any person or entity unless expressly authorized or required by law.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fees. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to collect fees. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided under paragraph (3), the Secretary may collect a reasonable, customary, and nominal fee from an authorized user of the clearinghouse for a request for information from the clearinghouse.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of fees. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fees collected under this subsection shall be used for the operation and maintenance of the clearinghouse.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not collect a fee from an individual requesting information from the clearinghouse that pertains to the record of that individual.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employer Requirements. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination concerning use of clearinghouse. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall determine if an employer is authorized to use the clearinghouse to meet the alcohol and controlled substances testing requirements under title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of existing requirements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each employer and service agent shall continue to comply with the alcohol and controlled substances testing requirements under title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employment prohibitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">After the clearinghouse is established under subsection (a), at a date determined to be appropriate by the Secretary and published in the Federal Register, an employer shall utilize the clearinghouse to determine whether any employment prohibitions exist and shall not hire an individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle unless the employer determines that the individual, during the preceding 3-year period—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">if tested for the use of alcohol and controlled substances, as required under title 49, Code of Federal Regulations—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">did not test positive for the use of alcohol or controlled substances in violation of the regulations; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tested positive for the use of alcohol or controlled substances and completed the required return-to-duty process under title 49, Code of Federal Regulations;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">did not refuse to take an alcohol or controlled substance test under title 49, Code of Federal Regulations; or</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">refused to take an alcohol or controlled substance test and completed the required return-to-duty process under title 49, Code of Federal Regulations; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">did not violate any other provision of subpart B of part 382 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or any subsequent corresponding regulations).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual review. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After the clearinghouse is established under subsection (a), at a date determined to be appropriate by the Secretary and published in the Federal Register, an employer shall request and review a commercial motor vehicle operator’s record from the clearinghouse annually for as long as the commercial motor vehicle operator is under the employ of the employer.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting of Records. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning 30 days after the date that the clearinghouse is established under subsection (a), a medical review officer, employer, service agent, and other appropriate person, as determined by the Secretary, shall promptly submit to the Secretary any record generated after the clearinghouse is initiated of an individual who—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">refuses to take an alcohol or controlled substances test required under title 49, Code of Federal Regulations;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tests positive for alcohol or a controlled substance in violation of the regulations; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">violates any other provision of subpart B of part 382 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or any subsequent corresponding regulations).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion of records in clearinghouse. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall include in the clearinghouse the records of positive test results and test refusals received under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modifications and deletions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that a record contained in the clearinghouse is not accurate, the Secretary shall modify or delete the record, as appropriate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall expeditiously notify an individual, unless such notification would be duplicative, when—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a record relating to the individual is received by the clearinghouse;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a record in the clearinghouse relating to the individual is modified or deleted, and include in the notification the reason for the modification or deletion; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a record in the clearinghouse relating to the individual is released to an employer and specify the reason for the release.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Data quality and security standards for reporting and releasing. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may establish additional requirements, as appropriate, to ensure that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the submission of records to the clearinghouse is timely and accurate;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the release of data from the clearinghouse is timely, accurate, and released to the appropriate authorized user under this section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an individual with a record in the clearinghouse has a cause of action for any inappropriate use of information included in the clearinghouse.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retention of records. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">retain a record submitted to the clearinghouse for a 5-year period beginning on the date the record is submitted;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">remove the record from the clearinghouse at the end of the 5-year period, unless the individual fails to meet a return-to-duty or follow-up requirement under title 49, Code of Federal Regulations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">retain a record after the end of the 5-year period in a separate location for archiving and auditing purposes.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorized Users. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employers. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a process for an employer, or an employer’s designated agent, to request and receive an individual’s record from the clearinghouse.</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consent. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An employer may not access an individual’s record from the clearinghouse unless the employer—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">obtains the prior written or electronic consent of the individual for access to the record; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submits proof of the individual’s consent to the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Access to records. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After receiving a request from an employer for an individual’s record under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall grant access to the individual’s record to the employer as expeditiously as practicable.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retention of record requests. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require an employer to retain for a 3-year period—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a record of each request made by the employer for records from the clearinghouse; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the information received pursuant to the request.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of records. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An employer may use an individual’s record received from the clearinghouse only to assess and evaluate whether a prohibition applies with respect to the individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle for the employer.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Protection of privacy of individuals. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An employer that receives an individual’s record from the clearinghouse under subparagraph (B) shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">protect the privacy of the individual and the confidentiality of the record; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that information contained in the record is not divulged to a person or entity that is not directly involved in assessing and evaluating whether a prohibition applies with respect to the individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle for the employer.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State licensing authorities. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a process for the chief commercial driver’s licensing official of a State to request and receive an individual’s record from the clearinghouse if the individual is applying for a commercial driver’s license from the State.</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consent. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may grant access to an individual’s record in the clearinghouse under this paragraph without the prior written or electronic consent of the individual. An individual who holds a commercial driver’s license shall be deemed to consent to such access by obtaining a commercial driver’s license.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Protection of privacy of individuals. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A chief commercial driver’s licensing official of a State that receives an individual’s record from the clearinghouse under this paragraph shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">protect the privacy of the individual and the confidentiality of the record; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the information in the record is not divulged to any person that is not directly involved in assessing and evaluating the qualifications of the individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Transportation Safety Board. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a process for the National Transportation Safety Board to request and receive an individual’s record from the clearinghouse if the individual is involved in an accident that is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Access to Clearinghouse by Individuals. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a process for an individual to request and receive information from the clearinghouse—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to determine whether the clearinghouse contains a record pertaining to the individual;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to verify the accuracy of a record;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to update an individual’s record, including completing the return-to-duty process described in title 49, Code of Federal Regulations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to determine whether the clearinghouse received requests for the individual’s information.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dispute procedure. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a procedure, including an appeal process, for an individual to dispute and remedy an administrative error in the individual’s record.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">“(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An employer, employee, medical review officer, or service agent who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to civil penalties under section 521(b)(2)(C) and criminal penalties under section 521(b)(6)(B), and any other applicable civil and criminal penalties, as determined by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Violation of privacy. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish civil and criminal penalties, consistent with paragraph (1), for an authorized user who violates paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (h).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">“(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compatibility of State and Local Laws. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preemption. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided under paragraph (2), any law, regulation, order, or other requirement of a State, political subdivision of a State, or Indian tribe related to a commercial driver’s license holder subject to alcohol or controlled substance testing under title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, that is inconsistent with this section or a regulation issued pursuant to this section is preempted.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The preemption under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reporting of valid positive results from alcohol screening tests and drug tests;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the refusal to provide a specimen for an alcohol screening test or drug test; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other violations of subpart B of part 382 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or any subsequent corresponding regulations).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A law, regulation, order, or other requirement of a State, political subdivision of a State, or Indian tribe shall not be preempted under this subsection to the extent it relates to an action taken with respect to a commercial motor vehicle operator’s commercial driver’s license or driving record as a result of the driver’s—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">verified positive alcohol or drug test result;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">refusal to provide a specimen for the test; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other violations of subpart B of part 382 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or any subsequent corresponding regulations).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">“(m) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorized user. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">authorized user</quotedText>’ means an employer, State licensing authority, or other person granted access to the clearinghouse under subsection (h).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chief commercial driver’s licensing official. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">chief commercial driver’s licensing official</quotedText>’ means the official in a State who is authorized to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintain a record about commercial driver’s licenses issued by the State; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take action on commercial driver’s licenses issued by the State.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clearinghouse. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">clearinghouse</quotedText>’ means the clearinghouse established under subsection (a).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commercial motor vehicle operator. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">commercial motor vehicle operator</quotedText>’ means an individual who—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">possesses a valid commercial driver’s license issued in accordance with section 31308; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is subject to controlled substances and alcohol testing under title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employer. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">employer</quotedText>’ means a person or entity employing, or seeking to employ, 1 or more employees (including an individual who is self-employed) to be commercial motor vehicle operators.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Medical review officer. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">medical review officer</quotedText>’ means a licensed physician who is responsible for—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receiving and reviewing a laboratory result generated under the testing program;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluating a medical explanation for a controlled substances test under title 49, Code of Federal Regulations; 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National clearinghouse for positive controlled substance and alcohol test results of commercial motor vehicle operators.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32501" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32501">SEC. 32501. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INSPECTION DEMAND AND DISPLAY OF CREDENTIALS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32501/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety Investigations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 504(c) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32501/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or an employee of the recipient of a grant issued under section 31102 of this title</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a contractor</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32501/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, in person or in writing</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">proper credentials</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32501/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Penalty.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 521(b)(2)(E) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32501/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (E)(i); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32501/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Place out of service. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may by regulation adopt procedures for placing out of service the commercial motor vehicle of a foreign-domiciled motor carrier that fails to promptly allow the Secretary to inspect and copy a record or inspect equipment, land, buildings, or other property.”</content> </clause></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32501/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hazardous Materials Investigations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5121(c)(2) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, in person or in writing,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">proper credentials</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32501/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commercial Investigations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14122(b) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, in person or in writing</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">proper credentials</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32502" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32502">SEC. 32502. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OUT OF SERVICE PENALTY FOR DENIAL OF ACCESS TO RECORDS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 521(b)(2)(E) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32502/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$10,000.</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">In the case of a motor carrier, the Secretary may also place the violator’s motor carrier operations out of service.</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32502/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such penalty</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">It shall be a defense to</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a penalty</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32503" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32503">SEC. 32503. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF OPERATION OUT OF SERVICE ORDERS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 521(b)(2) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalty for violations relating to out of service orders. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A motor carrier or employer (as defined in section 31132) that operates a commercial motor vehicle in commerce in violation of a prohibition on transportation under section 31144(c) of this title or an imminent hazard out of service order issued under subsection (b)(5) of this section or section 5121(d) of this title shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32504" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32504">SEC. 32504. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOUNDMENT AND IMMOBILIZATION OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES FOR IMMINENT HAZARD. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 521(b) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">“(15) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Impoundment of commercial motor vehicles. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement of imminent hazard out-of-service orders. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, or an authorized State official carrying out motor carrier safety enforcement activities under section 31102, may enforce an imminent hazard out-of-service order issued under chapters 5, 51, 131 through 149, 311, 313, or 315 of this title, or a regulation promulgated thereunder, by towing and impounding a commercial motor vehicle until the order is rescinded.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Enforcement shall not unreasonably interfere with the ability of a shipper, carrier, broker, or other party to arrange for the alternative transportation of any cargo or passenger being transported at the time the commercial motor vehicle is immobilized. In the case of a commercial motor vehicle transporting passengers, the Secretary or authorized State official shall provide reasonable, temporary, and secure shelter and accommodations for passengers in transit.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary’s designee or an authorized State official carrying out motor carrier safety enforcement activities under section 31102, shall immediately notify the owner of a commercial motor vehicle of the impoundment and the opportunity for review of the impoundment. A review shall be provided in accordance with section 554 of title 5, except that the review shall occur not later than 10 days after the impoundment.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Issuance of regulations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall promulgate regulations on the use of impoundment or immobilization of commercial motor vehicles as a means of enforcing additional out-of-service orders issued under chapters 5, 51, 131 through 149, 311, 313, or 315 of this title, or a regulation promulgated thereunder. Regulations promulgated under this subparagraph shall include consideration of public safety, the protection of passengers and cargo, inconvenience to passengers, and the security of the commercial motor vehicle.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term ‘impoundment’ or ’impounding’ means the seizing and taking into custody of a commercial motor vehicle or the immobilizing of a commercial motor vehicle through the attachment of a locking device or other mechanical or electronic means.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32505" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32505">SEC. 32505. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCREASED PENALTIES FOR EVASION OF REGULATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32505/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 524 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32505/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">knowingly and willfully</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32505/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this chapter</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, chapter 51, subchapter III of chapter 311 (except sections 31138 and 31139) or section 31302, 31303, 31304, 31305(b), 31310(g)(1)(A), or 31502 of this title, or a regulation issued under any of those provisions,</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32505/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$200 but not more than $500</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$2,000 but not more than $5,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32505/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250 but not more than $2,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$2,500 but not more than $7,500</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32505/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evasion of Regulation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14906 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32505/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$200</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">at least $2,000</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32505/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$5,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32505/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a subsequent violation</quotedText>” the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“, and may be subject to criminal penalties”</content></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32506" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32506">SEC. 32506. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">VIOLATIONS RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY REGULATION AND OPERATORS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 521(b)(2)(D) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">ability to pay,</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32507" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32507">SEC. 32507. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EMERGENCY DISQUALIFICATION FOR IMMINENT HAZARD. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 31310(f) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32507/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 521 or</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 5102</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32507/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 521 or</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 5102</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32508" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32508">SEC. 32508. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISCLOSURE TO STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 31106(e) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32508/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (e)(1); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32508/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any prohibition on disclosure of information in section 31105(h) or 31143(b) of this title or section 552a of title 5, the Secretary may disclose information maintained by the Secretary pursuant to chapters 51, 135, 311, or 313 of this title to appropriate personnel of a State agency or instrumentality authorized to carry out State commercial motor vehicle safety activities and commercial driver’s license laws, or appropriate personnel of a local law enforcement agency, in accordance with standards, conditions, and procedures as determined by the Secretary. Disclosure under this section shall not operate as a waiver by the Secretary of any applicable privilege against disclosure under common law or as a basis for compelling disclosure under section 552 of title 5.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stE/s32509" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32509">SEC. 32509. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GRADE CROSSING SAFETY REGULATIONS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 112(2) of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-311) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">315 of such title (relating to motor carrier safety)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">311 of such title (relating to commercial motor vehicle safety)</quotedText>”.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance, Safety, Accountability </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32601" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32601">SEC. 32601. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32601/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31102(b) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32601/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending the heading to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program.”</heading> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32601/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as (2) through (4), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32601/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated, the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program goal. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The goal of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program is to ensure that the Secretary, States, local government agencies, and other political jurisdictions work in partnership to establish programs to improve motor carrier, commercial motor vehicle, and driver safety to support a safe and efficient surface transportation system by—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">making targeted investments to promote safe commercial motor vehicle transportation, including transportation of passengers and hazardous materials;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">investing in activities likely to generate maximum reductions in the number and severity of commercial motor vehicle crashes and fatalities resulting from such crashes;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adopting and enforcing effective motor carrier, commercial motor vehicle, and driver safety regulations and practices consistent with Federal requirements; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assessing and improving statewide performance by setting program goals and meeting performance standards, measures, and benchmarks.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32601/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), as redesignated—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32601/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">make a declaration of</quotedText>” in subparagraph (I) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">demonstrate</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32601/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subparagraph (M) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="M">“(M) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensures participation in appropriate Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration systems and other information systems by all appropriate jurisdictions receiving Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program funding;”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32601/a/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (Q), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and dedicated sufficient resources to</quotedText>” between “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">established</quotedText>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a program</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32601/a/4/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (W), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” after the semicolon;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32601/a/4/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (X), by striking the period and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32601/a/4/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding after subparagraph (X) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="Y">“(Y) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensures that the State will transmit to its roadside inspectors the notice of each Federal exemption granted pursuant to section 31315(b) and provided to the State by the Secretary, including the name of the person granted the exemption and any terms and conditions that apply to the exemption.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32601/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (4), as redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintenance of effort. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan submitted by a State under paragraph (2) shall provide that the total expenditure of amounts of the lead State agency responsible for implementing the plan will be maintained at a level at least equal to the average level of that expenditure for fiscal years 2004 and 2005.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Average level of state expenditures. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In estimating the average level of State expenditure under subparagraph (A), the Secretary—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may allow the State to exclude State expenditures for Government-sponsored demonstration or pilot programs; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall require the State to exclude State matching amounts used to receive Government financing under this subsection.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the request of a State, the Secretary may waive or modify the requirements of this paragraph for 1 fiscal year, if the Secretary determines that a waiver is equitable due to exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances, such as a natural disaster or a serious decline in the financial resources of the State motor carrier safety assistance program agency.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32602" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32602">SEC. 32602. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PERFORMANCE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 31106(b) is amended by amending paragraph (3)(C) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish and implement a process—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to cancel the motor vehicle registration and seize the registration plates of a vehicle when an employer is found liable under section 31310(i)(2)(C) for knowingly allowing or requiring an employee to operate such a commercial motor vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reinstate the vehicle registration or return the registration plates of the commercial motor vehicle, subject to sanctions under clause (i), if the Secretary permits such carrier to resume operations after the date of issuance of such order.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32603">SEC. 32603. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motor Carrier Safety Grants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31104(a) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end of paragraph (7);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (8); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$215,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$218,000,000 for fiscal year 2014.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Expenses.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31104(i)(1) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end of subparagraph (G); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (H); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$251,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$259,000,000 for fiscal year 2014.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant Programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4101(c) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1715) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant Programs. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) the following sums for the following Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration programs:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commercial driver’s license program improvement grants. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For commercial driver’s license program improvement grants under section 31313 of title 49, United States Code $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Border enforcement grants. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For border enforcement grants under section 31107 of such title $32,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance and registration information system management grant program. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the performance and registration information system management grant program under section 31109 of such title $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commercial vehicle information systems and networks deployment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For carrying out the commercial vehicle information systems and networks deployment program under section 4126 of this Act, $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety data improvement grants. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For safety data improvement grants under section 4128 of this Act, $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">High-priority Activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31104(k)(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and $11,250,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2014</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">New Entrant Audits.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31144(g)(5)(B) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Set aside. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall set aside from amounts made available by section 31104(a) up to $32,000,000 per fiscal year for audits of new entrant motor carriers conducted pursuant to this paragraph.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31100">49 U.S.C. 31100 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Outreach and Education.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4127(e) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1741) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From amounts made available under section 31104(i) of title 49, United States Code, the Secretary shall make available $4,000,000 to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014 to carry out this section (other than subsection (f)).”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant Program for Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4134(c) of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 31301 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and $750,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2014</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/h" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Border Enforcement Grants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31107 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/h/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (b); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/h/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32603/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31100">49 U.S.C. 31100 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration of Grant Programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary is authorized to identify and implement processes to reduce the administrative burden on the States and the Department of Transportation concerning the application and management of the grant programs authorized under chapter 311 and chapter 313 of title 49, United States Code.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32604" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32604">SEC. 32604. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GRANTS FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32604/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants for Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31313(a) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commercial Driver’s License Program Improvement Grants. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program goal. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Transportation may make a grant to a State in a fiscal year—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to comply with the requirements of section 31311;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a State that is making a good faith effort toward substantial compliance with the requirements of this section and section 31311, to improve its implementation of its commercial driver’s license program, including expenses—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for computer hardware and software;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for publications, testing, personnel, training, and quality control;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for commercial driver’s license program coordinators;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to implement or maintain a system to notify an employer of an operator of a commercial motor vehicle of the suspension or revocation of the operator’s commercial driver’s license consistent with the standards developed under section 32303(b) of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibitions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may not use grant funds under this subsection to rent, lease, or buy land or buildings.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32604/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32604/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading for section 31313 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">improvements</headingText></quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">implementation</headingText></quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32604/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis of chapter 313 is amended by striking the item relating to section 31313 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e36581" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“31313. Grants for commercial driver’s license program implementation.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32605" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32605">SEC. 32605. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that includes—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32605/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">established time frames and milestones for resuming the Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks Program; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stF/s32605/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a strategic workforce plan for its grants management office to ensure that it has determined the skills and competencies that are critical to achieving its mission goals.</content> </paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of 2012 </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32701" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32701">SEC. 32701. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31136">49 U.S.C. 31136 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of 2012</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32702">SEC. 32702. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31136">49 U.S.C. 31136 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">In this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advanced glazing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">advanced glazing</term>” means glazing installed in a portal on the side or the roof of a motorcoach that is designed to be highly resistant to partial or complete occupant ejection in all types of motor vehicle crashes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bus.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">bus</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 571.3(b) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commercial motor vehicle.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise specified, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">commercial motor vehicle</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 31132(1) of title 49, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direct tire pressure monitoring system.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">direct tire pressure monitoring system</term>” means a tire pressure monitoring system that is capable of directly detecting when the air pressure level in any tire is significantly under-inflated and providing the driver a low tire pressure warning as to which specific tire is significantly under-inflated.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motor carrier.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">motor carrier</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102(14) of title 49, United States Code); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a motor private carrier (as defined in section 13102(15) of that title).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcoach.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">motorcoach</term>” has the meaning given the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">over-the-road bus</term>” in section 3038(a)(3) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 5310 note), but does not include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/6/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a bus used in public transportation provided by, or on behalf of, a public transportation agency; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/6/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a school bus, including a multifunction school activity bus.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcoach services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">motorcoach services</term>” means passenger transportation by motorcoach for compensation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Multifunction school activity bus.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">multifunction school activity bus</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 571.3(b) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Portal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">portal</term>” means any opening on the front, side, rear, or roof of a motorcoach that could, in the event of a crash involving the motorcoach, permit the partial or complete ejection of any occupant from the motorcoach, including a young child.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provider of motorcoach services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provider of motorcoach services</term>” means a motor carrier that provides passenger transportation services with a motorcoach, including per-trip compensation and contracted or chartered compensation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/11" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public transportation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public transportation</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 5302 of title 49, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/12" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety belt.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">safety belt</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 153(i)(4)(B) of title 23, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32702/13" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Transportation.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32703">SEC. 32703. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31136">49 U.S.C. 31136 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGULATIONS FOR IMPROVED OCCUPANT PROTECTION, PASSENGER EVACUATION, AND CRASH AVOIDANCE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations Required Within 1 Year.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations requiring safety belts to be installed in motorcoaches at each designated seating position.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations Required Within 2 Years.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations that address the following commercial motor vehicle standards, if the Secretary determines that such standards meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Roof strength and crush resistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish improved roof and roof support standards for motorcoaches that substantially improve the resistance of motorcoach roofs to deformation and intrusion to prevent serious occupant injury in rollover crashes involving motorcoaches.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Anti-ejection safety countermeasures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall consider requiring advanced glazing standards for each motorcoach portal and shall consider other portal improvements to prevent partial and complete ejection of motorcoach passengers, including children. In prescribing such standards, the Secretary shall consider the impact of such standards on the use of motorcoach portals as a means of emergency egress.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rollover crash avoidance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall consider requiring motorcoaches to be equipped with stability enhancing technology, such as electronic stability control and torque vectoring, to reduce the number and frequency of rollover crashes among motorcoaches.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commercial Motor Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prescribe the following commercial vehicle regulation:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall consider requiring motorcoaches to be equipped with direct tire pressure monitoring systems that warn the operator of a commercial motor vehicle when any tire exhibits a level of air pressure that is below a specified level of air pressure established by the Secretary, if the Secretary determines that such standards meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any standard adopted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include performance requirements to meet the objectives identified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tire Performance Standard.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall consider—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">issuing a rule to upgrade performance standards for tires used on motorcoaches, including an enhanced endurance test and a new high-speed performance test; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the Secretary determines that a standard does not meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code, submit a report that describes the reasons for not prescribing such a standard to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/d/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/d/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/d/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of Regulations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">New motorcoaches.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any regulation prescribed in accordance with subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/e/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">apply to all motorcoaches manufactured more than 3 years after the date on which the regulation is published as a final rule;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/e/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take into account the impact to seating capacity of changes to size and weight of motorcoaches and the ability to comply with State and Federal size and weight requirements; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/e/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be based on the best available science.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retrofit assessment for existing motorcoaches.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/e/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may assess the feasibility, benefits, and costs with respect to the application of any requirement established under subsection (a) or (b)(2) to motorcoaches manufactured before the date on which the requirement applies to new motorcoaches under paragraph (1).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32703/e/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit a report on the assessment to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32704" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32704">SEC. 32704. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31136">49 U.S.C. 31136 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FIRE PREVENTION AND MITIGATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32704/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research and Testing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall conduct research and testing to determine the most prevalent causes of motorcoach fires and the best methods to prevent such fires and to mitigate the effect of such fires, both inside and outside the motorcoach. Such research and testing shall consider flammability of exterior components, smoke suppression, prevention of and resistance to wheel well fires, automatic fire suppression, passenger evacuation, causation and prevention of motorcoach fires, and improved fire extinguishers.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32704/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary may issue fire prevention and mitigation standards for motorcoaches, based on the results of the Secretary’s research and testing, taking into account highway size and weight restrictions applicable to motorcoaches, if the Secretary determines that such standards meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32705" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32705">SEC. 32705. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31136">49 U.S.C. 31136 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OCCUPANT PROTECTION, COLLISION AVOIDANCE, FIRE CAUSATION, AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESEARCH AND TESTING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32705/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety Research Initiatives.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete the following research and testing:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32705/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interior impact protection.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall research and test enhanced occupant impact protection technologies for motorcoach interiors to reduce serious injuries for all passengers of motorcoaches.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32705/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compartmentalization safety countermeasures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall research and test enhanced compartmentalization safety countermeasures for motorcoaches, including enhanced seating designs.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32705/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Collision avoidance systems.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall research and test forward and lateral crash warning systems applications for motorcoaches.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32705/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the completion of each research and testing initiative required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall issue final motor vehicle safety standards if the Secretary determines that such standards meet the requirements and considerations set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32706" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32706">SEC. 32706. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31136">49 U.S.C. 31136 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONCURRENCE OF RESEARCH AND RULEMAKING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32706/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the extent feasible, the Secretary shall ensure that research programs are carried out concurrently, and in a manner that concurrently assesses results, potential countermeasures, costs, and benefits.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32706/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to Combine Rulemakings.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">When considering each of the rulemaking provisions, the Secretary may initiate a single rulemaking proceeding encompassing all aspects or may combine the rulemakings as the Secretary deems appropriate.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32706/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Considerations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary undertakes separate rulemaking proceedings, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32706/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider whether each added aspect of rulemaking may contribute to addressing the safety need determined to require rulemaking;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32706/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider the benefits obtained through the safety belts rulemaking in section 32703(a); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32706/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">avoid duplicative benefits, costs, and countermeasures.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32707">SEC. 32707. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31136">49 U.S.C. 31136 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVED OVERSIGHT OF MOTORCOACH SERVICE PROVIDERS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety Reviews.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31144, as amended by section 32202 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Periodic Safety Reviews of Owners and Operators of Interstate For-hire Commercial Motor Vehicles Designed or Used to Transport Passengers. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety review. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine the safety fitness of each motor carrier of passengers who the Secretary registers under section 13902 or 31134 through a simple and understandable rating system that allows passengers to compare the safety performance of each such motor carrier; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assign a safety fitness rating to each such motor carrier.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) shall apply—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any provider of motorcoach services registered with the Administration after the date of enactment of the Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of 2012 beginning not later than 2 years after the date of such registration; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any provider of motorcoach services registered with the Administration on or before the date of enactment of that Act beginning not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of that Act.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Periodic review. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish, by regulation, a process for monitoring the safety performance of each motor carrier of passengers on a regular basis following the assignment of a safety fitness rating, including progressive intervention to correct unsafe practices.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement strike forces. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the enhanced monitoring and enforcement actions required under paragraph (2), the Secretary may organize special enforcement strike forces targeting motor carriers of passengers.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Periodic update of safety fitness rating. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting the safety reviews required under this subsection, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reassess the safety fitness rating of each motor carrier of passengers not less frequently than once every 3 years; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">annually assess the safety fitness of certain motor carriers of passengers that serve primarily urban areas with high passenger loads.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disclosure of Safety Performance Ratings of Motorcoach Services and Operations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcoach.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in clause (ii), the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">motorcoach</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">over-the-road bus</quotedText>” in section 3038(a)(3) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 5310 note).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">motorcoach</quotedText>” does not include—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b/1/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a bus used in public transportation that is provided by a State or local government; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b/1/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a school bus (as defined in section 30125(a)(1) of title 49, United States Code), including a multifunction school activity bus.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcoach services and operations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">motorcoach services and operations</quotedText>” means passenger transportation by a motorcoach for compensation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for the disclosure of safety performance ratings of motorcoach services and operations.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish, through notice and opportunity for public to comment, requirements to improve the accessibility to the public of safety rating information of motorcoach services and operations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Display.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In establishing the requirements under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider requirements for each motor carrier that owns or leases 1 or more motorcoaches that transport passengers subject to the Secretary’s jurisdiction under section 13501 of title 49, United States Code, to prominently display safety fitness information pursuant to section 31144 of title 49, United States Code—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in each terminal of departure;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the motorcoach and visible from a position exterior to the vehicle at the point of departure, if the motorcoach does not depart from a terminal; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32707/b/2/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at all points of sale for such motorcoach services and operations.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32708" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32708">SEC. 32708. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31136">49 U.S.C. 31136 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON FEASIBILITY, BENEFITS, AND COSTS OF ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF CERTIFICATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that describes the feasibility, benefits, and costs of establishing a system of certification of public and private schools and of motor carriers and motorcoach operators that provide motorcoach driver training.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32709" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32709">SEC. 32709. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31136">49 U.S.C. 31136 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32709/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall review and assess the current knowledge and skill testing requirements for a commercial driver’s license passenger endorsement to determine what improvements to the knowledge test, the examination of driving skills, and the application of such requirements are necessary to ensure the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles designed or used to transport passengers.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32709/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after completion of the review and assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32709/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a report on the review and assessment conducted under subsection (a);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32709/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan to implement any changes to the knowledge and skills tests; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32709/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a timeframe by which the Secretary will implement the changes.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32710" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32710">SEC. 32710. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31136">49 U.S.C. 31136 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES OF PASSENGERS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall complete a rulemaking proceeding to consider requiring States to establish a program for annual inspections of commercial motor vehicles designed or used to transport passengers, including an assessment of—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32710/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the risks associated with improperly maintained or inspected commercial motor vehicles designed or used to transport passengers;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32710/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effectiveness of existing Federal standards for the inspection of such vehicles in—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32710/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">mitigating the risks described in paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32710/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring the safe and proper operation condition of such vehicles; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32710/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the costs and benefits of a mandatory inspection program.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stG/s32711" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32711">SEC. 32711. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31136">49 U.S.C. 31136 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGULATIONS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Any standard or regulation prescribed or modified pursuant to the Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of 2012 shall be prescribed or modified in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">Subtitle H—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32801">SEC. 32801. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPREHENSIVE TRUCK SIZE AND WEIGHT LIMITS STUDY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Truck Size and Weight Limits Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with each relevant State and other applicable Federal agencies, shall commence a comprehensive truck size and weight limits study. The study shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide data on accident frequency and evaluate factors related to accident risk of vehicles that operate with size and weight limits that are in excess of the Federal law and regulations in each State that allows vehicles to operate with size and weight limits that are in excess of the Federal law and regulations, or to operate under a Federal exemption or grandfather right, in comparison to vehicles that do not operate in excess of Federal law and regulations (other than vehicles with exemptions or grandfather rights);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate the impacts to the infrastructure in each State that allows a vehicle to operate with size and weight limits that are in excess of the Federal law and regulations, or to operate under a Federal exemption or grandfather right, in comparison to vehicles that do not operate in excess of Federal law and regulations (other than vehicles with exemptions or grandfather rights), including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost and benefits of the impacts in dollars;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the percentage of trucks operating in excess of the Federal size and weight limits; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ability of each State to recover the cost for the impacts, or the benefits incurred;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate the frequency of violations in excess of the Federal size and weight law and regulations, the cost of the enforcement of the law and regulations, and the effectiveness of the enforcement methods;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the impacts that vehicles that operate with size and weight limits in excess of the Federal law and regulations, or that operate under a Federal exemption or grandfather right, in comparison to vehicles that do not operate in excess of Federal law and regulations (other than vehicles with exemptions or grandfather rights), have on bridges, including the impacts resulting from the number of bridge loadings;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">compare and contrast the potential safety and infrastructure impacts of the current Federal law and regulations regarding truck size and weight limits in relation to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">six-axle and other alternative configurations of tractor-trailers; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">where available, safety records of foreign nations with truck size and weight limits and tractor-trailer configurations that differ from the Federal law and regulations; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">estimate—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/6/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which freight would likely be diverted from other surface transportation modes to principal arterial routes and National Highway System intermodal connectors if alternative truck configuration is allowed to operate and the effect that any such diversion would have on other modes of transportation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/6/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effect that any such diversion would have on public safety, infrastructure, cost responsibilities, fuel efficiency, freight transportation costs, and the environment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/6/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effect on the transportation network of the United States that allowing alternative truck configuration to operate would have; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/6/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether allowing alternative truck configuration to operate would result in an increase or decrease in the total number of trucks operating on principal arterial routes and National Highway System intermodal connectors; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/a/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify all Federal rules and regulations impacted by changes in truck size and weight limits.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32801/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date that the study is commenced under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit a final report on the study, including all findings and recommendations, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32802" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32802">SEC. 32802. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPILATION OF EXISTING STATE TRUCK SIZE AND WEIGHT LIMIT LAWS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32802/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the States, shall begin to compile—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32802/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list for each State, as applicable, that describes each route of the National Highway System that allows a vehicle to operate in excess of the Federal truck size and weight limits that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32802/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">was authorized under State law on or before the date of enactment of this Act; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32802/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">was in actual and lawful operation on a regular or periodic basis (including seasonal operations) on or before the date of enactment of this Act;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32802/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list for each State, as applicable, that describes—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32802/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the size and weight limitations applicable to each segment of the National Highway System in that State as listed under paragraph (1);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32802/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each combination that exceeds the Interstate weight limit, but that the Department of Transportation, other Federal agency, or a State agency has determined on or before the date of enactment of this Act, could be or could have been lawfully operated in the State; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32802/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each combination that exceeds the Interstate weight limit, but that the Secretary determines could have been lawfully operated on a non-Interstate segment of the National Highway System in the State on or before the date of enactment of this Act; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32802/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list of each State law that designates or allows designation of size and weight limitations in excess of Federal law and regulations on routes of the National Highway System, including nondivisible loads.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32802/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specifications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the States, shall specify whether the determinations under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) were made by the Department of Transportation, other Federal agency, or a State agency.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stH/s32802/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a final report of the compilation under subsection (a) to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">Subtitle I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Miscellaneous </heading> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">PART I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISCELLANEOUS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32911" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32911">SEC. 32911. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION OF COERCION. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 31136(a) is amended by—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32911/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end of paragraph (3);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32911/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">striking the period at the end of paragraph (4) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32911/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adding after subsection (4) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an operator of a commercial motor vehicle is not coerced by a motor carrier, shipper, receiver, or transportation intermediary to operate a commercial motor vehicle in violation of a regulation promulgated under this section, or chapter 51 or chapter 313 of this title.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32912" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32912">SEC. 32912. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 4144(d) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (49 U.S.C. 31100 note), is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2013</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32913" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32913">SEC. 32913. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">WAIVERS, EXEMPTIONS, AND PILOT PROGRAMS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32913/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exemption Standards.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31315(b)(4) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32913/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(or, in the case of a request for an exemption from the physical qualification standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers, post on a web site established by the Secretary to implement the requirements of section 31149)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal Register</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32913/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Upon granting a request. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon granting a request and before the effective date of the exemption, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register (or, in the case of an exemption from the physical qualification standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers, post on a web site established by the Secretary to implement the requirements of section 31149) the name of the person granted the exemption, the provisions from which the person is exempt, the effective period, and the terms and conditions of the exemption.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32913/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(or, in the case of a request for an exemption from the physical qualification standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers, post on a web site established by the Secretary to implement the requirements of section 31149)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal Register</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32913/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Providing Notice of Exemptions to State Personnel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31315(b)(7) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification of state compliance and enforcement personnel. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before the effective date of an exemption, the Secretary shall notify a State safety compliance and enforcement agency, and require the agency to notify the State’s roadside inspectors, that a person will be operating pursuant to an exemption and the terms and conditions that apply to the exemption.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32913/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31315(c)(1) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the Federal Register</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32913/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31315 is amended by adding after subsection (d) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives listing the waivers, exemptions, and pilot programs granted under this section, and any impacts on safety.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Web Site. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration web site includes a link to the web site established by the Secretary to implement the requirements under sections 31149 and 31315. The link shall be in a clear and conspicuous location on the home page of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration web site and be easily accessible to the public.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32914" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32914">SEC. 32914. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32914/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for Registration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13901 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13901">“SEC. 13901. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for registration </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person may provide transportation as a motor carrier subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I of chapter 135 or service as a freight forwarder subject to jurisdiction under subchapter III of such chapter, or service as a broker for transportation subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I of such chapter only if the person is registered under this chapter to provide such transportation or service.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Registration Numbers. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary registers a person under this chapter to provide transportation or service, including as a motor carrier, freight forwarder, or broker, the Secretary shall issue a distinctive registration number to the person for each such authority to provide transportation or service for which the person is registered.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation or service type indicator. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A number issued under paragraph (1) shall include an indicator of the type of transportation or service for which the registration number is issued, including whether the registration number is issued for registration of a motor carrier, freight forwarder, or broker.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specification of Authority. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each agreement to provide transportation or service for which registration is required under this chapter, the registrant shall specify, in writing, the authority under which the person is providing such transportation or service.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32914/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of Information.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32914/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 139 is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13909">“SEC. 13909. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of information </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“The Secretary shall make information relating to registration and financial security required by this chapter publicly available on the Internet, including—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the names and business addresses of the principals of each entity holding such registration;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the status of such registration; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the electronic address of the entity’s surety provider for the submission of claims.”</content> </paragraph> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32914/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 139 is amended by adding at the end the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e37516" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“13909. Availability of information.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32915" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32915">SEC. 32915. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADDITIONAL MOTOR CARRIER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 13902, as amended by sections 32101 and 32107(a) of this Act, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32915/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32915/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">using self-propelled vehicles the motor carrier owns, rents, or leases</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">motor carrier</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32915/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Separate registration required. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A motor carrier may not broker transportation services unless the motor carrier has registered as a broker under this chapter.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32915/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (h) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Registration as Freight Forwarder or Broker Required. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A motor carrier registered under this chapter—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">may only provide transportation of property with—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">self-propelled motor vehicles owned or leased by the motor carrier; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">interchanges under regulations issued by the Secretary if the originating carrier—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">physically transports the cargo at some point; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">retains liability for the cargo and for payment of interchanged carriers; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not arrange transportation described in paragraph (1) unless the motor carrier has obtained a separate registration as a freight forwarder or broker for transportation under section 13903 or 13904, as applicable.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32916">SEC. 32916. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGISTRATION OF FREIGHT FORWARDERS AND BROKERS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Registration of Freight Forwarders.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13903, as amended by section 32107(b) of this Act, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">finds that the person is fit</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“determines that the person—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has sufficient experience to qualify the person to act as a freight forwarder; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is fit”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Board</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (a) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A registration issued under subsection (a) shall only remain in effect while the freight forwarder is in compliance with section 13906(c).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Experience or Training Requirement. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each freight forwarder shall employ, as an officer, an individual who—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has at least 3 years of relevant experience; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides the Secretary with satisfactory evidence of the individual’s knowledge of related rules, regulations, and industry practices.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subsection (d), as redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Registration as Motor Carrier Required. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A freight forwarder may not provide transportation as a motor carrier unless the freight forwarder has registered separately under this chapter to provide transportation as a motor carrier.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Registration of Brokers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13904, as amended by section 32107(c) of this Act, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">finds that the person is fit</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“determines that the person—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has sufficient experience to qualify the person to act as a broker for transportation; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is fit”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (d), (e), (f), and (g) respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (a) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A registration issued under subsection (a) shall only remain in effect while the broker for transportation is in compliance with section 13906(b).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Experience or Training Requirements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each broker shall employ, as an officer, an individual who—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has at least 3 years of relevant experience; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides the Secretary with satisfactory evidence of the individual’s knowledge of related rules, regulations, and industry practices.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subsection (d), as redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Registration as Motor Carrier Required. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A broker for transportation may not provide transportation as a motor carrier unless the broker has registered separately under this chapter to provide transportation as a motor carrier.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection does not apply to a motor carrier registered under this chapter or to an employee or agent of the motor carrier to the extent the transportation is to be provided entirely by the motor carrier, with other registered motor carriers, or with rail or water carriers.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32916/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subsection (e), as redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulation to Protect Motor Carriers and Shippers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Regulations of the Secretary applicable to brokers registered under this section shall provide for the protection of motor carriers and shippers by motor vehicle.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32917" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32917">SEC. 32917. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EFFECTIVE PERIODS OF REGISTRATION. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 13905(c) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Period. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this part, each registration issued under section 13902, 13903, or 13904—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be effective beginning on the date specified by the Secretary; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall remain in effect for such period as the Secretary determines appropriate by regulation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reissuance of registration. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012, the Secretary shall require a freight forwarder or broker to renew its registration issued under this chapter.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective period. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each registration renewal under subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall expire not later than 5 years after the date of such renewal; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may be further renewed as provided under this chapter.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32918" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32918">SEC. 32918. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FINANCIAL SECURITY OF BROKERS AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32918/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13906 is amended by striking subsections (b) and (c) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Broker Financial Security Requirements. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may register a person as a broker under section 13904 only if the person files with the Secretary a surety bond, proof of trust fund, or other financial security, or a combination thereof, in a form and amount, and from a provider, determined by the Secretary to be adequate to ensure financial responsibility.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of a group surety bond, trust fund, or other surety. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In implementing the standards established by subparagraph (A), the Secretary may authorize the use of a group surety bond, trust fund, or other financial security, or a combination thereof, that meets the requirements of this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Proof of trust or other financial security. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subparagraph (A), a trust fund or other financial security may be acceptable to the Secretary only if the trust fund or other financial security consists of assets readily available to pay claims without resort to personal guarantees or collection of pledged accounts receivable.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of financial responsibility. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment of claims. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A surety bond, trust fund, or other financial security obtained under paragraph (1) shall be available to pay any claim against a broker arising from its failure to pay freight charges under its contracts, agreements, or arrangements for transportation subject to jurisdiction under chapter 135 if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to the review by the surety provider, the broker consents to the payment;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in any case in which the broker does not respond to adequate notice to address the validity of the claim, the surety provider determines that the claim is valid; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the claim is not resolved within a reasonable period of time following a reasonable attempt by the claimant to resolve the claim under clauses (i) and (ii), and the claim is reduced to a judgment against the broker.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Response of surety providers to claims. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a surety provider receives notice of a claim described in subparagraph (A), the surety provider shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">respond to the claim on or before the 30th day following the date on which the notice was received; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a denial, set forth in writing for the claimant the grounds for the denial.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Costs and attorney’s fees. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any action against a surety provider to recover on a claim described in subparagraph (A), the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable costs and attorney’s fees.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum financial security. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each broker subject to the requirements of this section shall provide financial security of $75,000 for purposes of this subsection, regardless of the number of branch offices or sales agents of the broker.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cancellation notice. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a financial security required under this subsection is canceled—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the holder of the financial security shall provide electronic notification to the Secretary of the cancellation not later than 30 days before the effective date of the cancellation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary shall immediately post such notification on the public Internet Website of the Department of Transportation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Suspension. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall immediately suspend the registration of a broker issued under this chapter if the available financial security of that person falls below the amount required under this subsection.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment of claims in cases of financial failure or insolvency. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a broker registered under this chapter experiences financial failure or insolvency, the surety provider of the broker shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit a notice to cancel the financial security to the Administrator in accordance with paragraph (4);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publicly advertise for claims for 60 days beginning on the date of publication by the Secretary of the notice to cancel the financial security; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">pay, not later than 30 days after the expiration of the 60-day period for submission of claims—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all uncontested claims received during such period; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a pro rata share of such claims if the total amount of such claims exceeds the financial security available.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil actions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Either the Secretary or the Attorney General of the United States may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to enforce the requirements of this subsection or a regulation prescribed or order issued under this subsection. The court may award appropriate relief, including injunctive relief.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil penalties. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that a surety provider of a broker registered under this chapter has violated the requirements of this subsection or a regulation prescribed under this subsection, the surety provider shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $10,000.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that a surety provider of a broker registered under this chapter has violated the requirements of this subsection or a regulation prescribed under this subsection, the surety provider shall be ineligible to provider broker financial security for 3 years.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deduction of costs prohibited. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of the financial security required under this subsection may not be reduced by deducting attorney’s fees or administrative costs.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Freight Forwarder Financial Security Requirements. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may register a person as a freight forwarder under section 13903 only if the person files with the Secretary a surety bond, proof of trust fund, other financial security, or a combination of such instruments, in a form and amount, and from a provider, determined by the Secretary to be adequate to ensure financial responsibility.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of a group surety bond, trust fund, or other financial security. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In implementing the standards established under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may authorize the use of a group surety bond, trust fund, other financial security, or a combination of such instruments, that meets the requirements of this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Surety bonds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A surety bond obtained under this section may only be obtained from a bonding company that has been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Proof of trust or other financial security. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subparagraph (A), a trust fund or other financial security may not be accepted by the Secretary unless the trust fund or other financial security consists of assets readily available to pay claims without resort to personal guarantees or collection of pledged accounts receivable.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of financial responsibility. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment of claims. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A surety bond, trust fund, or other financial security obtained under paragraph (1) shall be available to pay any claim against a freight forwarder arising from its failure to pay freight charges under its contracts, agreements, or arrangements for transportation subject to jurisdiction under chapter 135 if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to the review by the surety provider, the freight forwarder consents to the payment;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case the freight forwarder does not respond to adequate notice to address the validity of the claim, the surety provider determines the claim is valid; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the claim—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is not resolved within a reasonable period of time following a reasonable attempt by the claimant to resolve the claim under clauses (i) and (ii); and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is reduced to a judgment against the freight forwarder.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Response of surety providers to claims. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a surety provider receives notice of a claim described in subparagraph (A), the surety provider shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">respond to the claim on or before the 30th day following receipt of the notice; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a denial, set forth in writing for the claimant the grounds for the denial.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Costs and attorney’s fees. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any action against a surety provider to recover on a claim described in subparagraph (A), the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable costs and attorney’s fees.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Freight forwarder insurance. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may register a person as a freight forwarder under section 13903 only if the person files with the Secretary a surety bond, insurance policy, or other type of financial security that meets standards prescribed by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Liability insurance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A financial security filed by a freight forwarder under subparagraph (A) shall be sufficient to pay an amount, not to exceed the amount of the financial security, for each final judgment against the freight forwarder for bodily injury to, or death of, an individual, or loss of, or damage to, property (other than property referred to in subparagraph (C)), resulting from the negligent operation, maintenance, or use of motor vehicles by, or under the direction and control of, the freight forwarder while providing transfer, collection, or delivery service under this part.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cargo insurance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may require a registered freight forwarder to file with the Secretary a surety bond, insurance policy, or other type of financial security approved by the Secretary, that will pay an amount, not to exceed the amount of the financial security, for loss of, or damage to, property for which the freight forwarder provides service.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum financial security. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each freight forwarder subject to the requirements of this section shall provide financial security of $75,000, regardless of the number of branch offices or sales agents of the freight forwarder.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cancellation notice. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a financial security required under this subsection is canceled—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the holder of the financial security shall provide electronic notification to the Secretary of the cancellation not later than 30 days before the effective date of the cancellation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary shall immediately post such notification on the public Internet web site of the Department of Transportation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Suspension. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall immediately suspend the registration of a freight forwarder issued under this chapter if its available financial security falls below the amount required under this subsection.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment of claims in cases of financial failure or insolvency. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a freight forwarder registered under this chapter experiences financial failure or insolvency, the surety provider of the freight forwarder shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit a notice to cancel the financial security to the Administrator in accordance with paragraph (5);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publicly advertise for claims for 60 days beginning on the date of publication by the Secretary of the notice to cancel the financial security; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">pay, not later than 30 days after the expiration of the 60-day period for submission of claims—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all uncontested claims received during such period; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a pro rata share of such claims if the total amount of such claims exceeds the financial security available.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil actions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Either the Secretary or the Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to enforce the requirements of this subsection or a regulation prescribed or order issued under this subsection. The court may award appropriate relief, including injunctive relief.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil penalties. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that a surety provider of a freight forwarder registered under this chapter has violated the requirements of this subsection or a regulation prescribed under this subsection, the surety provider shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $10,000.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that a surety provider of a freight forwarder registered under this chapter has violated the requirements of this subsection or a regulation prescribed under this subsection, the surety provider shall be ineligible to provide freight forwarder financial security for 3 years</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deduction of costs prohibited. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of the financial security required under this subsection may not be reduced by deducting attorney’s fees or administrative costs.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32918/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s13906">49 U.S.C. 13906 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue regulations to implement and enforce the requirements under subsections (b) and (c) of section 13906 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32918/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s13906">49 U.S.C. 13906 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32919" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32919">SEC. 32919. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UNLAWFUL BROKERAGE ACTIVITIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32919/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 149 is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14916">“SEC. 14916. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UNLAWFUL BROKERAGE ACTIVITIES </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibited Activities. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person may provide interstate brokerage services as a broker only if that person—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is registered under, and in compliance with, section 13904; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has satisfied the financial security requirements under section 13906.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) shall not apply to—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a non-vessel-operating common carrier (as defined in section 40102 of title 46) or an ocean freight forwarder (as defined in section 40102 of title 46) when arranging for inland transportation as part of an international through movement involving ocean transportation between the United States and a foreign port;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a customs broker licensed in accordance with section 111.2 of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations, only to the extent that the customs broker is engaging in a movement under a customs bond or in a transaction involving customs business, as defined by section 111.1 of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an indirect air carrier holding a Standard Security Program approved by the Transportation Security Administration, only to the extent that the indirect air carrier is engaging in the activities as an air carrier as defined in section 40102(2) or in the activities defined in section 40102(3).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Penalties and Private Cause of Action. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person who knowingly authorizes, consents to, or permits, directly or indirectly, either alone or in conjunction with any other person, a violation of subsection (a) is liable—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the United States Government for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each violation; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the injured party for all valid claims incurred without regard to amount.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Liable Parties. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The liability for civil penalties and for claims under this section for unauthorized brokering shall apply, jointly and severally—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any corporate entity or partnership involved; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the individual officers, directors, and principals of such entities.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptI/s32919/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 149 is amended by adding at the end the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e38250" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“14916. Unlawful brokerage activities.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> </part> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">PART II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HOUSEHOLD GOODS TRANSPORTATION </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII/s32921" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32921">SEC. 32921. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOTOR CARRIERS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII/s32921/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13902(a)(2) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII/s32921/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 13702(c);</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 13702(c); and</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII/s32921/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">demonstrates, before being registered, through successful completion of a proficiency examination established by the Secretary, knowledge and intent to comply with applicable Federal laws relating to consumer protection, estimating, consumers’ rights and responsibilities, and options for limitations of liability for loss and damage.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII/s32921/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (D).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII/s32921/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance Reviews of New Household Goods Motor Carriers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31144(g), as amended by section 32102 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional requirements for household goods motor carriers.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the requirements of this subsection, the Secretary shall require, by regulation, each registered household goods motor carrier to undergo a consumer protection standards review not later than 18 months after the household goods motor carrier begins operations under such authority.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the regulations issued pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall establish the elements of the consumer protections standards review, including basic management controls. In establishing the elements, the Secretary shall consider the effects on small businesses and shall consider establishing alternate locations where such reviews may be conducted for the convenience of small businesses.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII/s32921/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s13902">49 U.S.C. 13902 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall take effect 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII/s32922" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32922">SEC. 32922. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FAILURE TO GIVE UP POSSESSION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII/s32922/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Injunctive Relief.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14704(a)(1) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and 14103</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, 14103, and 14915(c)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII/s32922/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Penalties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14915(a)(1) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“The United States may assign all or a portion of the civil penalty to an aggrieved shipper. The Secretary of Transportation shall establish criteria upon which such assignments shall be made. The Secretary may order, after notice and an opportunity for a proceeding, that a person found holding a household goods shipment hostage return the goods to an aggrieved shipper.”</content></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII/s32923" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32923">SEC. 32923. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII/s32923/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Settlement of General Civil Penalties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14901 is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Settlement of Household Goods Civil Penalties. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Secretary from accepting partial payment of a civil penalty as part of a settlement agreement in the public interest, or from holding imposition of any part of a civil penalty in abeyance.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptII/s32923/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Settlement of Household Goods Civil Penalties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14915(a) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Settlement authority. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary from accepting partial payment of a civil penalty as part of a settlement agreement in the public interest, or from holding imposition of any part of a civil penalty in abeyance.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> </part> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">PART III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32931" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32931">SEC. 32931. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UPDATE OF OBSOLETE TEXT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32931/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31137(g), as redesignated by section 32301 of this Act, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Not later than December 1, 1990, the Secretary shall prescribe</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary shall maintain</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32931/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31151(a) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32931/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Transportation shall maintain a program to ensure that intermodal equipment used to transport intermodal containers is safe and systematically maintained.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32931/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (4).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32931/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31307(b) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Not later than December 18, 1994, the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary of Transportation shall maintain</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32931/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31310(g)(1) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32932">SEC. 32932. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CORRECTION OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION REFERENCES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety Information and Intervention in Interstate Commerce Commission Proceedings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 3 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by repealing section 307;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the analysis, by striking the item relating to section 307;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 333(d)(1)(C), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Interstate Commerce Commission</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Surface Transportation Board</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 333(e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Interstate Commerce Commission</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Surface Transportation Board</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commission</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Board</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Filing and Procedure for Application to Abandon or Discontinue.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 10903(b)(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">24706(c) of this title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">24706(c) of this title before May 31, 1998</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Amendments to Part C of Subtitle V.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 24307(b)(3) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Interstate Commerce Commission</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Surface Transportation Board</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 24311 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Interstate Commerce Commission</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Surface Transportation Board</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commission</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Board</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/c/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commission’s</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Board’s</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 24902 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/c/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Interstate Commerce Commission</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Surface Transportation Board</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/c/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commission</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Board</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 24904 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/c/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Interstate Commerce Commission</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Surface Transportation Board</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32932/c/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commission</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Board</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32933" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32933">SEC. 32933. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32933/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13905(f)(1)(A) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 13904(c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 13904(e)</quotedText>”;</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32933/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14504a(c)(1) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32933/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sections</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32933/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D)(ii)(II) by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32933/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31103(a) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 31102(b)(1)(E)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 31102(b)(2)(E)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32933/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31103(b) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">authorized by section 31104(f)(2)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32933/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31309(b)(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">31308(2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">31308(3)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32934">SEC. 32934. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31136">49 U.S.C. 31136 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXEMPTIONS FROM REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED FARM VEHICLES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered farm vehicle, including the individual operating that vehicle, shall be exempt from the following:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any requirement relating to commercial driver’s licenses established under chapter 313 of title 49, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any requirement relating to drug-testing established under chapter 313 of title 49, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any requirement relating to medical certificates established under—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subchapter III of chapter 311 of title 49, United States Code; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">chapter 313 of title 49, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any requirement relating to hours of service established under—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subchapter III of chapter 311 of title 49, United States Code; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">chapter 315 of title 49, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any requirement relating to vehicle inspection, repair, and maintenance established under—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/a/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subchapter III of chapter 311 of title 49, United States Code; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/a/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">chapter 315 of title 49, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Requirements.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federal transportation funding to a State may not be terminated, limited, or otherwise interfered with as a result of the State exempting a covered farm vehicle, including the individual operating that vehicle, from— </chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a requirement described in subsection (a) or a compatible State requirement; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other minimum standard provided by a State relating to the operation of that vehicle.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a covered farm vehicle transporting hazardous materials that require a placard.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Farm Vehicle Defined.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered farm vehicle</quotedText>” means a motor vehicle (including an articulated motor vehicle)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is traveling in the State in which the vehicle is registered or another State;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is operated by—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a farm owner or operator;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a ranch owner or operator; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/A/ii/III" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an employee or family member of an individual specified in subclause (I) or (II);</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is transporting to or from a farm or ranch—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/A/iii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">agricultural commodities;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/A/iii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">livestock; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/A/iii/III" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">machinery or supplies;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/A/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">except as provided in paragraph (2), is not used in the operations of a for-hire motor carrier; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/A/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is equipped with a special license plate or other designation by the State in which the vehicle is registered to allow for identification of the vehicle as a farm vehicle by law enforcement personnel; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">that has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight, whichever is greater, that is—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">26,001 pounds or less; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">greater than 26,001 pounds and traveling within the State or within 150 air miles of the farm or ranch with respect to which the vehicle is being operated.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered farm vehicle</quotedText>” includes a motor vehicle that meets the requirements of paragraph (1) (other than paragraph (1)(A)(iv)) and—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is operated pursuant to a crop share farm lease agreement;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is owned by a tenant with respect to that agreement; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/c/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is transporting the landlord’s portion of the crops under that agreement.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Transportation shall conduct a study of the exemption required by subsection (a) as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Data and analysis of covered farm vehicles shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/d/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of vehicles that are operated subject to each of the regulatory exemptions permitted under subsection (a);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/d/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of drivers that operate covered farm vehicles subject to each of the regulatory exemptions permitted under subsection (a);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/d/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of crashes involving covered farm vehicles;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/d/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of occupants and non-occupants injured in crashes involving covered farm vehicles;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/d/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of fatalities of occupants and non-occupants killed in crashes involving farm vehicles;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/d/1/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">crash investigations and accident reconstruction investigations of all fatalities in crashes involving covered farm vehicles;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/d/1/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">overall operating mileage of covered farm vehicles;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/d/1/H" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">numbers of covered farm vehicles that operate in neighboring States; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/d/1/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other data the Secretary deems necessary to analyze and include.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A listing of State regulations issued and maintained in each State that are identical to the Federal regulations that are subject to exemption in subsection (a).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall report the findings of the study to the appropriate committees of Congress not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tII/stI/ptIII/s32934/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed as authority for the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations.</content> </subsection> </section> </part> </subtitle> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2012 </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33001" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33001">SEC. 33001. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s5101">49 U.S.C. 5101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2012</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33002" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33002">SEC. 33002. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s5101">49 U.S.C. 5101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITION. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">In this title, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of Transportation.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33003" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33003">SEC. 33003. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REFERENCES TO TITLE 49, UNITED STATES CODE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of title 49, United States Code.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33004">SEC. 33004. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRAINING FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training Curriculum.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5115 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(1)(B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">basic</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">basic</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">basic</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operations Level Training.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5116 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(1), by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">To the extent that a grant is used to train emergency responders, the State or Indian tribe shall provide written certification to the Secretary that the emergency responders who receive training under the grant will have the ability to protect nearby persons, property, and the environment from the effects of accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material in accordance with existing regulations or National Fire Protection Association standards for competence of responders to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials.</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (j)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">funds</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fighting fires for</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">funds and through a competitive process, make a grant or make grants to national nonprofit fire service organizations for</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)(A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">train</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provide training, including portable training, for</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/2/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">train</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provide training, including portable training, for</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/2/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">comply with Federal regulations and national consensus standards for hazardous materials response and</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">training course shall</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (8); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not award a grant to an organization under this subsection unless the organization ensures that emergency responders who receive training under the grant will have the ability to protect nearby persons, property, and the environment from the effects of accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material in accordance with existing regulations or National Fire Protection Association standards for competence of responders to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (3), to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary, a grant awarded by the Secretary to an organization under this subsection to conduct hazardous material response training programs may be used to train individuals with responsibility to respond to accidents and incidents involving hazardous material.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">portable training</quotedText>’ means live, instructor-led training provided by certified fire service instructors that can be offered in any suitable setting, rather than specific designated facilities. Under this training delivery model, instructors travel to locations convenient to students and utilize local facilities and resources.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (k)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">annually</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an annual report</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the report</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">make available</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">information</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">. The report submitted under this subsection shall include information</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33004/b/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The report shall identify</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“The report submitted under this subsection shall identify the ultimate recipients of such grants and include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed accounting and description of each grant expenditure by each grant recipient, including the amount of, and purpose for, each expenditure;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of persons trained under the grant program, by training level;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of the efficacy of such planning and training programs; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any recommendations the Secretary may have for improving such grant programs.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33005">SEC. 33005. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s5121">49 U.S.C. 5121 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PAPERLESS HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS PILOT PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may conduct pilot projects to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of using paperless hazard communications systems. At least 1 of the pilot projects under this section shall take place in a rural area.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting pilot projects under this section, the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not waive the requirements under section 5110 of title 49, United States Code; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall consult with organizations representing—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fire services personnel;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">law enforcement and other appropriate enforcement personnel;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other emergency response providers;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/b/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">persons who offer hazardous material for transportation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/b/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">persons who transport hazardous material by air, highway, rail, and water; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/b/2/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">employees of persons who transport or offer for transportation hazardous material by air, highway, rail, and water.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">prepare a report on the results of the pilot projects carried out under this section, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed description of the pilot projects;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of each pilot project, including an evaluation of the performance of each paperless hazard communications system in such project;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/c/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the safety and security impact of using paperless hazard communications systems, including any impact on the public, emergency response, law enforcement, and the conduct of inspections and investigations;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/c/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of the associated benefits and costs of using the paperless hazard communications systems for each mode of transportation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/c/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a recommendation that incorporates the information gathered in subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) on whether paperless hazard communications systems should be permanently incorporated into the Federal hazardous material transportation safety program under chapter 51 of title 49, United States Code; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit a final report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that contains the results of the pilot projects carried out under this section, including the matters described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33005/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Paperless Hazard Communications System Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paperless hazard communications system</quotedText>” means the use of advanced communications methods, such as wireless communications devices, to convey hazard information between all parties in the transportation chain, including emergency responders and law enforcement personnel. The format of communication may be equivalent to that used by the carrier.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33006" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33006">SEC. 33006. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVING DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND REPORTING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33006/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33006/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, as appropriate, shall conduct an assessment to improve the collection, analysis, reporting, and use of data related to accidents and incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33006/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment conducted under this subsection shall review the methods used by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (referred to in this section as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administration</quotedText>”) for collecting, analyzing, and reporting accidents and incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material, including the adequacy of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33006/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information requested on the accident and incident reporting forms required to be submitted to the Administration;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33006/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methods used by the Administration to verify that the information provided on such forms is accurate and complete;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33006/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accident and incident reporting requirements, including whether such requirements should be expanded to include shippers and consignees of hazardous materials;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33006/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">resources of the Administration related to data collection, analysis, and reporting, including staff and information technology; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33006/a/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the database used by the Administration for recording and reporting such accidents and incidents, including the ability of users to adequately search the database and find information.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33006/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of Action Plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop an action plan and timeline for improving the collection, analysis, reporting, and use of data by the Administration, including revising the database of the Administration, as appropriate.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33006/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 15 days after the completion of the action plan and timeline under subsection (c), the Secretary shall submit the action plan and timeline to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33006/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5125(b)(1)(D) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and other written hazardous materials transportation incident reporting involving State or local emergency responders in the initial response to the incident</quotedText>” before the period at the end.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33007" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33007">SEC. 33007. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33007/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 51 is amended by inserting after section 5117 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5118">“SEC. 5118. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hazardous material technical assessment, research and development, and analysis program </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Risk Reduction. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program authorized. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Transportation may develop and implement a hazardous material technical assessment, research and development, and analysis program for the purpose of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reducing the risks associated with the transportation of hazardous material; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifying and evaluating new technologies to facilitate the safe, secure, and efficient transportation of hazardous material.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">utilize information gathered from other modal administrations with similar programs; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinate with other modal administrations, as appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall work cooperatively with regulated and other entities, including shippers, carriers, emergency responders, State and local officials, and academic institutions.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33007/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The chapter analysis for chapter 51 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5117 the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e39250" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“5118. Hazardous material technical assessment, research and development, and analysis program.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33008" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33008">SEC. 33008. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s5121">49 U.S.C. 5121 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ENFORCEMENT TRAINING. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33008/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop uniform performance standards for training hazardous material inspectors and investigators on—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33008/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how to collect, analyze, and publish findings from inspections and investigations of accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33008/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how to identify noncompliance with regulations issued under chapter 51 of title 49, United States Code, and take appropriate enforcement action.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33008/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards and Guidelines.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may develop—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33008/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">guidelines for hazardous material inspector and investigator qualifications;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33008/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">best practices and standards for hazardous material inspector and investigator training programs; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33008/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">standard protocols to coordinate investigation efforts among Federal, State, and local jurisdictions on accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33008/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The standards, protocols, and guidelines established under this section—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33008/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be mandatory for—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33008/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of Transportation’s multimodal personnel conducting hazardous material enforcement inspections or investigations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33008/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State employees who conduct federally funded compliance reviews, inspections, or investigations; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33008/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be made available to Federal, State, and local hazardous material safety enforcement personnel.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33009" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33009">SEC. 33009. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INSPECTIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33009/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice of Enforcement Measures.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5121(c)(1) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33009/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (E), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33009/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33009/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall provide to the affected offeror, carrier, packaging manufacturer or tester, or other person responsible for the package reasonable notice of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">his or her decision to exercise his or her authority under paragraph (1);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any findings made; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any actions being taken as a result of a finding of noncompliance.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33009/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33009/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters to be addressed.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5121(e) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters to be addressed. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under this subsection shall address—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the safe and expeditious resumption of transportation of perishable hazardous material, including radiopharmaceuticals and other medical products, that may require timely delivery due to life-threatening situations;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the means by which—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">noncompliant packages that present an imminent hazard are placed out-of-service until the condition is corrected; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">noncompliant packages that do not present a hazard are moved to their final destination;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate training and equipment for inspectors; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proper closure of packaging in accordance with the hazardous material regulations.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33009/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s5121">49 U.S.C. 5121 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Finalizing regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In accordance with section 5103(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall take all actions necessary to finalize a regulation under paragraph (1) of this subsection.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33009/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants and Cooperative Agreements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5121(g)(1) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">safety and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">security</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33010" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33010">SEC. 33010. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CIVIL PENALTIES.</heading> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s5123" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5123">SEC. 5123 </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s5123/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s5123/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s5123/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">at least $250 but</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s5123/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$75,000</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s5123/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$175,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s5123/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the violation is related to training, a person described in paragraph (1) shall be liable for a civil penalty of at least $450.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s5123/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalty for Obstruction of Inspections and Investigations. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may impose a penalty on a person who obstructs or prevents the Secretary from carrying out inspections or investigations under subsection (c) or (i) of section 5121.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">obstructs</quotedText>’ means actions that were known, or reasonably should have been known, to prevent, hinder, or impede an investigation.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on Hazardous Material Operations After Nonpayment of Penalties. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided under paragraph (2), a person subject to the jurisdiction of the Secretary under this chapter who fails to pay a civil penalty assessed under this chapter, or fails to arrange and abide by an acceptable payment plan for such civil penalty, may not conduct any activity regulated under this chapter beginning on the 91st day after the date specified by order of the Secretary for payment of such penalty unless the person has filed a formal administrative or judicial appeal of the penalty.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any person who is unable to pay a civil penalty because such person is a debtor in a case under chapter 11 of title 11.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, after providing notice and an opportunity for public comment, shall issue regulations that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">set forth procedures to require a person who is delinquent in paying civil penalties to cease any activity regulated under this chapter until payment has been made or an acceptable payment plan has been arranged; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensures that the person described in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is notified in writing; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is given an opportunity to respond before the person is required to cease the activity.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33011" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33011">SEC. 33011. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTING OF FEES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 5125(f)(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, upon the Secretary’s request,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">biennially</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33012" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33012">SEC. 33012. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SPECIAL PERMITS, APPROVALS, AND EXCLUSIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33012/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s5117">49 U.S.C. 5117 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, after providing notice and an opportunity for public comment, shall issue regulations that establish—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33012/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">standard operating procedures to support administration of the special permit and approval programs; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33012/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">objective criteria to support the evaluation of special permit and approval applications.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33012/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of Special Permits.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33012/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a review and analysis of special permits that have been in continuous effect for a 10-year period to determine which special permits may be converted into the hazardous materials regulations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33012/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Factors.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting the review and analysis under paragraph (1), the Secretary may consider—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33012/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the safety record for hazardous materials transported under the special permit;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33012/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the application of a special permit;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33012/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the suitability of provisions in the special permit for incorporation into the hazardous materials regulations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33012/b/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">rulemaking activity in related areas.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33012/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After completing the review and analysis under paragraph (1), but not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and after providing notice and opportunity for public comment, the Secretary shall issue regulations to incorporate into the hazardous materials regulations any special permits identified in the review under paragraph (1) that the Secretary determines are appropriate for incorporation, based on the factors identified in paragraph (2).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33012/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Incorporation Into Regulation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5117 is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Incorporation Into Regulations. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date on which a special permit has been in continuous effect for a 10-year period, the Secretary shall conduct a review and analysis of that special permit to determine whether it may be converted into the hazardous materials regulations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Factors. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting the review and analysis under paragraph (1), the Secretary may consider—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the safety record for hazardous materials transported under the special permit;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the application of a special permit;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the suitability of provisions in the special permit for incorporation into the hazardous materials regulations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">rulemaking activity in related areas.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After completing the review and analysis under paragraph (1) and after providing notice and opportunity for public comment, the Secretary shall either institute a rulemaking to incorporate the special permit into the hazardous materials regulations or publish in the Federal Register the Secretary’s justification for why the special permit is not appropriate for incorporation into the regulations.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33013" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33013">SEC. 33013. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HIGHWAY ROUTING DISCLOSURES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33013/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">List of Route Designations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5112(c) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33013/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">In coordination</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In coordination”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33013/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State responsibilities. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall submit to the Secretary, in a form and manner to be determined by the Secretary and in accordance with subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the name of the State agency responsible for hazardous material highway route designations; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list of the State’s currently effective hazardous material highway route designations.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Frequency. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall submit the information described in subparagraph (A)(ii)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least once every 2 years; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 60 days after a hazardous material highway route designation is established, amended, or discontinued.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33013/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance With Section 5112.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5125(c)(1) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and is published in the Department’s hazardous materials route registry under section 5112(c)</quotedText>” before the period at the end.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33014" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33014">SEC. 33014. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s5109">49 U.S.C. 5109 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY PERMITS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33014/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study of, and transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on, the implementation of the hazardous material safety permit program under section 5109 of title 49, United States Code. In conducting the study, the Secretary shall review, at a minimum—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33014/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the list of hazardous materials requiring a safety permit;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33014/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of permits that have been issued, denied, revoked, or suspended since inception of the program and the number of commercial motor carriers that have never had a permit denied, revoked, or suspended since inception of the program;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33014/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reasons for such denials, revocations, or suspensions;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33014/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the criteria used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to determine whether a hazardous material safety permit issued by a State is equivalent to the Federal permit; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33014/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">actions the Secretary could implement to improve the program, including whether to provide opportunities for an additional level of fitness review prior to the denial, revocation, or suspension of a safety permit.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33014/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Actions Taken.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, based on the study conducted under subsection (a), the Secretary shall either institute a rulemaking to make any necessary improvements to the hazardous materials safety permit program under section 5109 of title 49, United States Code or publish in the Federal Register the Secretary’s justification for why a rulemaking is not necessary.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33015" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33015">SEC. 33015. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">WETLINES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33015/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Government Accountability Office shall evaluate, and transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, a report on the safety of transporting flammable liquids in the external product piping of cargo tank motor vehicles (commonly referred to as wetlines). The evaluation shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33015/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the safety of transporting flammable liquids in the external product piping of cargo tank motor vehicles;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33015/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accurately quantify the number of incidents involving the transportation of flammable liquids in external product piping of cargo tank motor vehicles;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33015/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify various alternatives to loading, transporting, and unloading flammable liquids in such piping;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33015/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">examine the costs and benefits of each alternative; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33015/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify any obstacles to implementing each alternative.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33015/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not issue a final rule regarding transporting flammable liquids in the external product piping of cargo tank motor vehicles prior to completion of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), or 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, whichever is earlier, unless the Secretary determines that a risk to public safety, property, or the environment is present or an imminent hazard (as defined in section 5102 of title 49, United States Code) exists and that the regulations will address the risk or hazard.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33016" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33016">SEC. 33016. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HAZMAT EMPLOYEE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND GRANTS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 5107(e)(2) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33016/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">through a competitive process</quotedText>” between “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">made</quotedText>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33016/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">hazmat employee</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIII/s33017" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33017">SEC. 33017. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 5128 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5128">“SEC. 5128. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of appropriations </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this chapter (except sections 5107(e), 5108(g)(2), 5113, 5115, 5116, and 5119)—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$42,338,000 for fiscal year 2013; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$42,762,000 for fiscal year 2014.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Fund. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">From the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Fund established under section 5116(i), the Secretary may expend, during each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$188,000 to carry out section 5115;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$21,800,000 to carry out subsections (a) and (b) of section 5116, of which not less than $13,650,000 shall be available to carry out section 5116(b);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$150,000 to carry out section 5116(f);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$625,000 to publish and distribute the Emergency Response Guidebook under section 5116(i)(3); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$1,000,000 to carry out section 5116(j).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hazardous Materials Training Grants. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Fund established pursuant to section 5116(i), the Secretary may expend $4,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2013 and 2014 to carry out section 5107(e).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credits to Appropriations. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expenses. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to amounts otherwise made available to carry out this chapter, the Secretary may credit amounts received from a State, Indian tribe, or other public authority or private entity for expenses the Secretary incurs in providing training to the State, authority, or entity.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of amounts. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts made available under this section shall remain available until expended.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SPORT FISH RESTORATION AND RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY ACT OF 2012 </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIV/s34001" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="34001">SEC. 34001. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s777">16 U.S.C. 777 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2012</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIV/s34002" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="34002">SEC. 34002. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AMENDMENT OF FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH RESTORATION ACT. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 4 of the Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777c) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIV/s34002/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of fiscal years 2006 through 2011 and for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year through 2014,</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tIV/s34002/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of fiscal years 2006 through 2011 and for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on March 31, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year through 2014,</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISCELLANEOUS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="35001">SEC. 35001. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40128">49 U.S.C. 40128 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OVERFLIGHTS IN GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determinations With Respect to Substantial Restoration of Natural Quiet and Experience.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of section 3(b)(1) of Public Law 100-91 (16 U.S.C. 1a-1 note), the substantial restoration of the natural quiet and experience of the Grand Canyon National Park (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Park</quotedText>”) shall be considered to be achieved in the Park if, for at least 75 percent of each day, 50 percent of the Park is free of sound produced by commercial air tour operations that have an allocation to conduct commercial air tours in the Park as of the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Considerations.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of determining whether substantial restoration of the natural quiet and experience of the Park has been achieved in accordance with paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Interior (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</quotedText>”) shall use—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the 2-zone system for the Park in effect on the date of enactment of this Act to assess impacts relating to substantial restoration of natural quiet at the Park, including—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/2/A/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the thresholds for noticeability and audibility; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/2/A/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the distribution of land between the 2 zones; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">noise modeling science that is—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/2/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developed for use at the Park, specifically Integrated Noise Model Version 6.2;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/2/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">validated by reasonable standards for conducting field observations of model results; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/2/A/ii/III" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accepted and validated by the Federal Interagency Committee on Aviation Noise.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sound from other sources.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not consider sound produced by sources other than commercial air tour operations, including sound emitted by other types of aircraft operations or other noise sources, for purposes of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">making recommendations, developing a final plan, or issuing regulations relating to commercial air tour operations in the Park; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determining under paragraph (1) whether substantial restoration of the natural quiet and experience of the Park has been achieved.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continued monitoring.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall continue monitoring noise from aircraft operating over the Park below 17,999 feet MSL to ensure continued compliance with the substantial restoration of natural quiet and experience of the Park.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Day defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">day</quotedText>” means the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conversion to Quiet Technology Aircraft.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act, all commercial air tour aircraft operating in the Grand Canyon National Park Special Flight Rules Area shall be required to fully convert to quiet aircraft technology (as determined in accordance with regulations in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35001/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conversion incentives.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall provide incentives for commercial air tour operators that convert to quiet aircraft technology (as determined in accordance with the regulations in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) before the date specified in paragraph (1), such as increasing the flight allocations for such operators on a net basis consistent with section 804(c) of the National Park Air Tours Management Act of 2000 (title VIII of Public Law 106-181), provided that the cumulative impact of such operations does not increase noise at Grand Canyon National Park.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35002" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="35002">SEC. 35002. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMMERCIAL AIR TOUR OPERATIONS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 40128(b)(1)(C) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An application to begin or expand commercial air tour operations at Crater Lake National Park or Great Smoky Mountains National Park may be denied without the establishment of an air tour management plan by the Director of the National Park Service if the Director determines that such operations would adversely affect park resources or visitor experiences.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dC/tV/s35003" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="35003">SEC. 35003. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">QUALIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC AIRCRAFT STATUS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 40125 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Search and Rescue Purposes. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An aircraft described in section 40102(a)(41)(D) that is not exclusively leased for at least 90 continuous days by the government of a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States or a political subdivision of 1 of those governments, qualifies as a public aircraft if the Administrator determines that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">there are extraordinary circumstances;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the aircraft will be used for the performance of search and rescue missions;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a community would not otherwise have access to search and rescue services; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a government entity demonstrates that granting the waiver is necessary to prevent an undue economic burden on that government.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> DIVISION D—FINANCE
SEC. 40001. [26 U.S.C. 1 note] SHORT TITLE. This division may be cited as the “Highway Investment, Job Creation, and Economic Growth Act of 2012”.
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF HIGHWAY TRUST FUND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY AND RELATED TAXES </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40101" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40101">SEC. 40101. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF TRUST FUND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40101/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s9503">26 U.S.C. 9503</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway Trust Fund.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40101/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2012</quotedText>” in subsections (b)(6)(B), (c)(1), and (e)(3) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2014</quotedText>”, and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40101/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012</quotedText>” in subsections (c)(1) and (e)(3) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">MAP-21</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40101/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9504 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40101/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012</quotedText>” each place it appears in subsection (b)(2) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">MAP-21</quotedText>”, and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40101/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2012</quotedText>” in subsection (d)(2) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2014</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40101/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) of section 9508(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2014</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40101/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s9503">26 U.S.C. 9503 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall take effect on July 1, 2012.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40102">SEC. 40102. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF HIGHWAY-RELATED TAXES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each of the following provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2016</quotedText>”:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4041(a)(1)(C)(iii)(I).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4041(m)(1)(B).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4081(d)(1).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each of the following provisions of such Code is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>”:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4041(m)(1)(A).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4051(c).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4071(d).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4081(d)(3).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Tax, etc., on Use of Certain Heavy Vehicles.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each of the following provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2013</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2017</quotedText>”:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s4481">26 U.S.C. 4481</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4481(f).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4482(d).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension and technical correction.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (4) of section 4482(c) of such Code is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Taxable period. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">taxable period</quotedText>’ means any year beginning before July 1, 2017, and the period which begins on July 1, 2017, and ends at the close of September 30, 2017.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s4482">26 U.S.C. 4482 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by this paragraph shall take effect as if included in the amendments made by section 142 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Floor Stocks Refunds.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6412(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2012</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>”,</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2012</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">March 31, 2017</quotedText>”, and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">January 1, 2017</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Certain Exemptions.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4221(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4483(i) of such Code is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2017</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Transfers of Certain Taxes.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/e/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/e/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2012</quotedText>” each place it appears in paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>”,</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/e/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2012</quotedText>” in the heading of paragraph (2) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>”,</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/e/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2012</quotedText>” in paragraph (2) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2016</quotedText>”, and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/e/1/A/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">April 1, 2013</quotedText>” in paragraph (2) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2017</quotedText>”, and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/e/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">April 1, 2013</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2017</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorboat and small-engine fuel tax transfers.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/e/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraphs (3)(A)(i) and (4)(A) of section 9503(c) of such Code are each amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/e/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendments to land and water conservation fund.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 201(b) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460<i style="-uslm-dtd:italic">l</i>-11(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/e/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2013</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2017</quotedText>”, and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/e/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 1, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tI/s40102/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460">16 U.S.C. 460</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this section, the amendments made by this section shall take effect on July 1, 2012.</content> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVENUE PROVISIONS </heading> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stA" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stA/s40201" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40201">SEC. 40201. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSFER FROM LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND TO HIGHWAY TRUST FUND. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stA/s40201/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s9508">26 U.S.C. 9508</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) of section 9508 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stA/s40201/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Amounts</quotedText>” and inserting:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), amounts”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>, and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stA/s40201/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer to highway trust fund. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Out of amounts in the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund there is hereby appropriated $2,400,000,000 to be transferred under section 9503(f)(3) to the Highway Account (as defined in section 9503(e)(5)(B)) in the Highway Trust Fund.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stA/s40201/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer to Highway Trust Fund.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stA/s40201/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (f) of section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increase in fund balance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is hereby transferred to the Highway Account (as defined in subsection (e)(5)(B)) in the Highway Trust Fund amounts appropriated from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund under section 9508(c)(2).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stA/s40201/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (4) of section 9503(f) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stA/s40201/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or transferred</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriated</quotedText>”, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stA/s40201/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriated</quotedText>” in the heading thereof.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pension Provisions </heading> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">PART I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PENSION FUNDING STABILIZATION </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40211">SEC. 40211. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PENSION FUNDING STABILIZATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendments to Internal Revenue Code of 1986.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (C) of section 430(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Segment rate stabilization. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a segment rate described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) with respect to any applicable month (determined without regard to this clause) is less than the applicable minimum percentage, or more than the applicable maximum percentage, of the average of the segment rates described in such clause for years in the 25-year period ending with September 30 of the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the plan year begins, then the segment rate described in such clause with respect to the applicable month shall be equal to the applicable minimum percentage or the applicable maximum percentage of such average, whichever is closest. The Secretary shall determine such average on an annual basis and may prescribe equivalent rates for years in any such 25-year period for which the rates described in any such clause are not available.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable minimum percentage; applicable maximum percentage. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subclause (I), the applicable minimum percentage and the applicable maximum percentage for a plan year beginning in a calendar year shall be determined in accordance with the following table:<foreign id="warning-d671084e40519" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" line-rules="hor-ver" rule-weights="4.4.4.4.0.0" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3" 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colname="col2">85%</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">115%</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1" colname="col1">2014</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">80%</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">120%</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1" colname="col1">2015</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">75%</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">125%</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1" colname="col1">After 2015</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">70%</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">130%.''.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subclause> </clause></quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendments.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s404">26 U.S.C. 404</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (6) of section 404(o) of such Code is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(determined by not taking into account any adjustment under clause (iv) of subsection (h)(2)(C) thereof)</quotedText>” before the period.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (F) of section 430(h)(2) of such Code is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the averages determined under subparagraph (C)(iv)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subparagraph (C)</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraphs (C) and (D) of section 417(e)(3) of such Code are each amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 430(h)(2)(C)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 430(h)(2)(C) (determined by not taking into account any adjustment under clause (iv) thereof)</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 420 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Segment Rates Determined Without Pension Stabilization. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, section 430 shall be applied without regard to subsection (h)(2)(C)(iv) thereof.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendments to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (C) of section 303(h)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1083(h)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Segment rate stabilization. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a segment rate described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) with respect to any applicable month (determined without regard to this clause) is less than the applicable minimum percentage, or more than the applicable maximum percentage, of the average of the segment rates described in such clause for years in the 25-year period ending with September 30 of the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the plan year begins, then the segment rate described in such clause with respect to the applicable month shall be equal to the applicable minimum percentage or the applicable maximum percentage of such average, whichever is closest. The Secretary of the Treasury shall determine such average on an annual basis and may prescribe equivalent rates for years in any such 25-year period for which the rates described in any such clause are not available.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable minimum percentage; applicable maximum percentage. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subclause (I), the applicable minimum percentage and the applicable maximum percentage for a plan year beginning in a calendar year shall be determined in accordance with the following table:<foreign id="warning-d671084e40636" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" line-rules="hor-ver" rule-weights="4.4.4.4.0.0" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3" ttitle-size="0" thead-tbody-ldg-size="10.10.12"><compsdtd:colspec colname="col1" coldef="txt" min-data-value="180" /><compsdtd:colspec colname="col2" coldef="fig" min-data-value="10" /><compsdtd:colspec colname="col3" coldef="fig" min-data-value="10" /><compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col1">``If the calendar year is:</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col2">The applicable minimum percentage is:</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col3">The applicable maximum percentage is:</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1" colname="col1">2012</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">90%</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">110%</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1" colname="col1">2013</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">85%</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">115%</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1" colname="col1">2014</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">80%</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">120%</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1" colname="col1">2015</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">75%</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">125%</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1" colname="col1">After 2015</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">70%</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">130%.''.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subclause> </clause></quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disclosure of effect of segment rate stabilization on plan funding.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) of section 101(f) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1021(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of segment rate stabilization on plan funding. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a single-employer plan for an applicable plan year, each notice under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a statement that the MAP-21 modified the method for determining the interest rates used to determine the actuarial value of benefits earned under the plan, providing for a 25-year average of interest rates to be taken into account in addition to a 2-year average,</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a statement that, as a result of the MAP-21, the plan sponsor may contribute less money to the plan when interest rates are at historical lows, and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a table which shows (determined both with and without regard to section 303(h)(2)(C)(iv)) the funding target attainment percentage (as defined in section 303(d)(2)), the funding shortfall (as defined in section 303(c)(4)), and the minimum required contribution (as determined under section 303), for the applicable plan year and each of the 2 preceding plan years.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable plan year. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subparagraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">applicable plan year</quotedText>’ means any plan year beginning after December 31, 2011, and before January 1, 2015, for which—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the funding target (as defined in section 303(d)(2)) is less than 95 percent of such funding target determined without regard to section 303(h)(2)(C)(iv),</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the plan has a funding shortfall (as defined in section 303(c)(4) and determined without regard to section 303(h)(2)(C)(iv)) greater than $500,000, and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the plan had 50 or more participants on any day during the preceding plan year.</content> </subclause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="clause">For purposes of any determination under subclause (III), the aggregation rule under the last sentence of section 303(g)(2)(B) shall apply.</continuation> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for plan years beginning before 2012. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a preceding plan year referred to in clause (i)(III) which begins before January 1, 2012, the information described in such clause shall be provided only without regard to section 303(h)(2)(C)(iv).”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1021">29 U.S.C. 1021 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Model notice.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Labor shall modify the model notice required to be published under section 501(c) of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 to prominently include the information described in section 101(f)(2)(D) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as added by this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendments.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (F) of section 303(h)(2) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1083(h)(2)) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the averages determined under subparagraph (C)(iv)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subparagraph (C)</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clauses (ii) and (iii) of section 205(g)(3)(B) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1055(g)(3)(B)) are each amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 303(h)(2)(C)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 303(h)(2)(C) (determined by not taking into account any adjustment under clause (iv) thereof)</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/b/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clause (iv) of section 4006(a)(3)(E) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1306(a)(3)(E)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 303(h)(2)(C)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 303(h)(2)(C) (notwithstanding any regulations issued by the corporation, determined by not taking into account any adjustment under clause (iv) thereof)</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/b/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4010(d) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1310(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pension stabilization disregarded. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the segment rates used in determining the funding target and funding target attainment percentage shall be determined by not taking into account any adjustment under section 302(h)((2)(C)(iv).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s1404">26 U.S.C. 1404 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning after December 31, 2011.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules with respect to elections.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adjusted funding target attainment percentage.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan sponsor may elect not to have the amendments made by this section apply to any plan year beginning before January 1, 2013, either (as specified in the election)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/c/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for all purposes for which such amendments apply, or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/c/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">solely for purposes of determining the adjusted funding target attainment percentage under sections 436 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 206(g) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 for such plan year.</content> </clause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subparagraph">A plan shall not be treated as failing to meet the requirements of sections 204(g) of such Act and 411(d)(6) of such Code solely by reason of an election under this paragraph.</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptI/s40211/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Opt out of existing elections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, on the date of the enactment of this Act, an election is in effect with respect to any plan under sections 303(h)((2)(D)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and 430(h)((2)(D)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, then, notwithstanding the last sentence of each such section, the plan sponsor may revoke such election without the consent of the Secretary of the Treasury. The plan sponsor may make such revocation at any time before the date which is 1 year after such date of enactment and such revocation shall be effective for the 1st plan year to which the amendments made by this section apply and all subsequent plan years. Nothing in this subparagraph shall preclude a plan sponsor from making a subsequent election in accordance with such sections.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">PART II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PBGC PREMIUMS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40221" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40221">SEC. 40221. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SINGLE EMPLOYER PLAN ANNUAL PREMIUM RATES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40221/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Flat-rate Premium.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40221/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clause (i) of section 4006(a)(3)(A) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1306(a)(3)(A)) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease2"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a single-employer plan, an amount for each individual who is a participant in such plan during the plan year equal to the sum of the additional premium (if any) determined under subparagraph (E) and—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for plan years beginning after December 31, 2005, and before January 1, 2013, $30;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for plan years beginning after December 31, 2012, and before January 1, 2014, $42; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for plan years beginning after December 31, 2013, $49.”</content> </subclause> </clause></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40221/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adjustment for inflation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (F) of section 4006(a)(3) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1306(a)(3)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40221/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i)(II), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(2012 in the case of plan years beginning after calendar year 2014)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2004</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40221/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">This subparagraph shall not apply to plan years beginning in 2013 or 2014.</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40221/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Variable-rate Premium.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40221/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (E)(ii) of section 4006(a)(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1306(a)(3)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$9.00</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the applicable dollar amount under paragraph (8)</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40221/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable dollar amount.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4006(a) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1306(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable dollar amount for variable rate premium. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of paragraph (3)(E)(ii)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the applicable dollar amount shall be—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$9 for plan years beginning in a calendar year before 2015;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for plan years beginning in calendar year 2015, the amount in effect for plan years beginning in 2014 (determined after application of subparagraph (C)); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for plan years beginning after calendar year 2015, the amount in effect for plan years beginning in 2015 (determined after application of subparagraph (C)).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adjustment for inflation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each plan year beginning in a calendar year after 2012, there shall be substituted for the applicable dollar amount specified under subparagraph (A) an amount equal to the greater of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the product derived by multiplying such applicable dollar amount for plan years beginning in that calendar year by the ratio of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1) of the Social Security Act) for the first of the 2 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which such plan year begins, to</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national average wage index (as so defined) for the base year; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such applicable dollar amount in effect for plan years beginning in the preceding calendar year.</content> </clause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subparagraph">If the amount determined under this subparagraph is not a multiple of $1, such product shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1.</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional increase in 2014 and 2015. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The applicable dollar amount determined under subparagraph (A) (after the application of subparagraph (B)) shall be increased—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of plan years beginning in calendar year 2014, by $4; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of plan years beginning in calendar year 2015, by $5.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Base year. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subparagraph (B), the base year is—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">2010, in the case of plan years beginning in calendar year 2013 or 2014;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">2012, in the case of plan years beginning in calendar year 2015; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">2013, in the case of plan years beginning after calendar year 2015.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40221/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cap.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40221/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (E)(i) of section 4006(a)(3) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1306(a)(3)) is amended by striking “for any plan year shall be” and all that follows through the end and inserting the following “for any plan year—<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease3"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be an amount equal to the amount determined under clause (ii) divided by the number of participants in such plan as of the close of the preceding plan year; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease3"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of plan years beginning in a calendar year after 2012, shall not exceed $400.”</content> </subclause></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40221/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adjustment for inflation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (3) of section 4006(a) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1306(a)(3)), as amended by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease2"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each plan year beginning in a calendar year after 2013, there shall be substituted for the dollar amount specified in subclause (II) of subparagraph (E)(i) an amount equal to the greater of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the product derived by multiplying such dollar amount by the ratio of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1) of the Social Security Act) for the first of the 2 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which such plan year begins, to</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national average wage index (as so defined) for 2011; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such dollar amount for plan years beginning in the preceding calendar year.</content> </clause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="section">If the amount determined under this subparagraph is not a multiple of $1, such product shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1.”</continuation> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40222" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40222">SEC. 40222. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MULTIEMPLOYER ANNUAL PREMIUM RATES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40222/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) of section 4006(a)(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1306(a)(3)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40222/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and before January 1, 2013,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2005,</quotedText>” in clause (iv),</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40222/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” at the end of clause (iii),</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40222/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the period at the end of clause (iv) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or</quotedText>”, and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40222/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease2"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a multiemployer plan, for plan years beginning after December 31, 2012, $12.00 for each individual who is a participant in such plan during the applicable plan year.”</content> </clause></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptII/s40222/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inflation Adjustment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (3) of section 4006(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1306(a)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease2"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each plan year beginning in a calendar year after 2013, there shall be substituted for the premium rate specified in clause (v) of subparagraph (A) an amount equal to the greater of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the product derived by multiplying the premium rate specified in clause (v) of subparagraph (A) by the ratio of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1) of the Social Security Act) for the first of the 2 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which such plan year begins, to</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national average wage index (as so defined) for 2011; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the premium rate in effect under clause (v) of subparagraph (A) for plan years beginning in the preceding calendar year.</content> </clause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="section">If the amount determined under this subparagraph is not a multiple of $1, such product shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1.”</continuation> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> </part> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">PART III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVEMENTS OF PBGC </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40231">SEC. 40231. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION GOVERNANCE IMPROVEMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Board of Directors of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4002(d) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1302(d)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(d) The board of directors</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(d)(1) The board of directors</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A majority of the members of the board of directors in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The vote of the majority of the members present and voting at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the board of directors.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each member of the board of directors shall designate in writing an official, not below the level of Assistant Secretary, to serve as the voting representative of such member on the board. Such designation shall be effective until revoked or until a date or event specified therein. Any such representative may refer for board action any matter under consideration by the designating board member, but such representative shall not count toward establishment of a quorum as described under paragraph (2).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Inspector General of the corporation shall report to the board of directors, and not less than twice a year, shall attend a meeting of the board of directors to provide a report on the activities and findings of the Inspector General, including with respect to monitoring and review of the operations of the corporation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The General Counsel of the corporation shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">serve as the secretary to the board of directors, and advise such board as needed; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have overall responsibility for all legal matters affecting the corporation and provide the corporation with legal advice and opinions on all matters of law affecting the corporation, except that the authority of the General Counsel shall not extend to the Office of Inspector General and the independent legal counsel of such Office.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Office of Inspector General and the legal counsel of such Office are independent of the management of the corporation and the General Counsel of the corporation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The board of directors may appoint and fix the compensation of employees as may be required to enable the board of directors to perform its duties. The board of directors shall determine the qualifications and duties of such employees and may appoint and fix the compensation of experts and consultants in accordance with the provisions of section 3109 of title 5, United States Code.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Number of meetings; public availability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4002(e) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1302(e)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The board</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) The board</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the corporation.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the corporation, but in no case less than 4 times a year with not fewer than 2 members present. Not less than 1 meeting of the board of directors during each year shall be a joint meeting with the advisory committee under subsection (h).</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the chairman of the board of directors shall make available to the public the minutes from each meeting of the board of directors.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The minutes of a meeting of the board of directors, or a portion thereof, shall not be subject to disclosure under subparagraph (A) if the chairman reasonably determines that such minutes, or portion thereof, contain confidential employer information including information obtained under section 4010, information about the investment activities of the corporation, or information regarding personnel decisions of the corporation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The minutes of a meeting, or portion of thereof, exempt from disclosure pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code. For purposes of such section 552, this subparagraph shall be considered a statute described in subsection (b)(3) of such section 552.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advisory committee.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Issues considered by the committee.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4002(h)(1) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1302(h)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/a/3/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and (D)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, (D)</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/a/3/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">time to time.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">time to time, and (E) other issues as determined appropriate by the advisory committee.</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Joint meeting.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4002(h)(3) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1302(h)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Not less than 1 meeting of the advisory committee during each year shall be a joint meeting with the board of directors under subsection (e).</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Avoiding Conflicts of Interest.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4002 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1302) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conflicts of Interest. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the corporation and each member of the board of directors shall not participate in a decision of the corporation in which the Director or such member has a direct financial interest. The Director of the corporation shall not participate in any activities that would present a potential conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest without approval of the board of directors.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of policy. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The board of directors shall establish a policy that will inform the identification of potential conflicts of interests of the members of the board of directors and mitigate perceived conflicts of interest of such members and the Director of the corporation.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Risk Mitigation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4002 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1302), as amended by subsection (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">“(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Risk Management Officer. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The corporation shall have a risk management officer whose duties include evaluating and mitigating the risk that the corporation might experience. The individual in such position shall coordinate the risk management efforts of the corporation, explain risks and controls to senior management and the board of directors of the corporation, and make recommendations.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Director.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4002(c) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1302(c)) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall be accountable to the board of directors. The Director shall serve for a term of 5 years unless removed by the President or the board of directors before the expiration of such 5-year term.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1302">29 U.S.C. 1302 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Senses of Congress.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Formation of committees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that the board of directors of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation established under section 4002 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1302), as amended by this section, should form committees, including an audit committee and an investment committee composed of not less than 2 members, to enhance the overall effectiveness of the board of directors.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advisory committee.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that the advisory committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation established under section 4002 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1302), as amended by this section, should provide to the board of directors of such corporation policy recommendations regarding changes to the law that would be beneficial to the corporation or the voluntary private pension system.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study Regarding Governance Structures.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/f/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation shall enter into a contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to conduct the study described in paragraph (2) with respect to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/f/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Content of study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study conducted under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/f/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of the governance structures of governmental and nongovernmental organizations that are analogous to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/f/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations regarding—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/f/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ideal size and composition of the board of directors of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/f/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">procedures to select and remove members of such board;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/f/2/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">qualifications and term lengths of members of such board; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/f/2/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">policies necessary to enhance Congressional oversight and transparency of such board and to mitigate potential conflicts of interest of the members of such board.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40231/f/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the initiation of the study under paragraph (1), the National Academy of Public Administration shall submit the results of the study to the Committees on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and Finance of the Senate and the Committees on Education and the Workforce and Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40232" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40232">SEC. 40232. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PARTICIPANT AND PLAN SPONSOR ADVOCATE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40232/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 4003 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4004">“SEC. 4004. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1304">29 U.S.C. 1304</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PARTICIPANT AND PLAN SPONSOR ADVOCATE </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The board of directors of the corporation shall select a Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate from the candidates nominated by the advisory committee to the corporation under section 4002(h)(1) and without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, relating to appointments in the competitive service or Senior Executive Service.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">act as a liaison between the corporation, sponsors of defined benefit pension plans insured by the corporation, and participants in pension plans trusteed by the corporation;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advocate for the full attainment of the rights of participants in plans trusteed by the corporation;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assist pension plan sponsors and participants in resolving disputes with the corporation;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify areas in which participants and plan sponsors have persistent problems in dealings with the corporation;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent possible, propose changes in the administrative practices of the corporation to mitigate problems;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify potential legislative changes which may be appropriate to mitigate problems; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">refer instances of fraud, waste, and abuse, and violations of law to the Office of the Inspector General of the corporation.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate is removed from office or is transferred to another position or location within the corporation or the Department of Labor, the board of the directors of the corporation shall communicate in writing the reasons for any such removal or transfer to Congress not less than 30 days before the removal or transfer. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit a personnel action otherwise authorized by law, other than transfer or removal.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The annual rate of basic pay for the Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate shall be the same rate as the highest rate of basic pay established for the Senior Executive Service under section 5382 of title 5, United States Code, or, if the board of directors of the corporation so determines, at a rate fixed under section 9503 of such title.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31 of each calendar year, the Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate shall report to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee of the Senate, the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives on the activities of the Office of the Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate during the fiscal year ending during such calendar year.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Content. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">summarize the assistance requests received from participants and plan sponsors and describe the activities, and evaluate the effectiveness, of the Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate during the preceding year;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify significant problems the Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate has identified;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include specific legislative and regulatory changes to address the problems; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify any actions taken to correct problems identified in any previous report.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Concurrent submission. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate shall submit a copy of each report to the Secretary of Labor, the Director of the corporation, and any other appropriate official at the same time such report is submitted to the committees of Congress under paragraph (1).”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40232/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advisory Committee Nominations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4002(h)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C.1302(h)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">In the event of a vacancy or impending vacancy in the office of the Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate established under section 4004, the Advisory Committee shall, in consultation with the Director of the corporation and participant and plan sponsor advocacy groups, nominate at least two but no more than three individuals to serve as the Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40232/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of contents in section 1 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4003 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“4004.</designator><label> Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40233" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40233">SEC. 40233. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES FOR THE PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40233/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1302">29 U.S.C. 1302 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Peer Review of Insurance Modeling Systems.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation shall contract with a capable agency or organization that is independent from the Corporation, such as the Social Security Administration, to conduct an annual peer review of the Corporation’s Single-Employer Pension Insurance Modeling System and the Corporation’s Multiemployer Pension Insurance Modeling System. The board of directors of the Corporation shall designate the agency or organization with which any such contract is entered into. The first of such annual peer reviews shall be initiated no later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40233/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1302">29 U.S.C. 1302 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policies and Procedures Relating to the Policy, Research, and Analysis Department.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40233/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop written quality review policies and procedures for all modeling and actuarial work performed by the Corporation’s Policy, Research, and Analysis Department; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40233/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct a record management review of such Department to determine what records must be retained as Federal records.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40233/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Relating to OIG Recommendations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation shall submit to Congress a report, approved by the board of directors of the Corporation, setting forth a timetable for addressing the outstanding recommendations of the Office of the Inspector General relating to the Policy, Research, and Analysis Department and the Benefits Administration and Payment Department.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40234">SEC. 40234. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LINE OF CREDIT REPEAL. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) of section 4005 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1305) is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4005 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1305) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/1/A/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (A); and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/1/A/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (G) as subparagraphs (A) through (F), respectively;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/1/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (C); and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/1/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">but,</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end and inserting a period; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (2); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4402 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1461) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(4)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (C); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C); and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIII/s40234/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or (D)</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">PART IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSFERS OF EXCESS PENSION ASSETS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40241" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40241">SEC. 40241. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION FOR TRANSFERS OF EXCESS PENSION ASSETS TO RETIREE HEALTH ACCOUNTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40241/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s420">26 U.S.C. 420</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (5) of section 420(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2013</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40241/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming ERISA Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40241/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1021">29 U.S.C. 1021</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 101(e)(3), 403(c)(1), and 408(b)(13) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 are each amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Pension Protection Act of 2006</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">MAP-21</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40241/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 408(b)(13) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1108(b)(13)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">January 1, 2014</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">January 1, 2022</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40241/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s420">26 U.S.C. 420 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40242">SEC. 40242. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSFER OF EXCESS PENSION ASSETS TO RETIREE GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE ACCOUNTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) of section 420 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or an applicable life insurance account,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health benefits account</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable Life Insurance Account Defined.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (e) of section 420 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable life insurance account. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">applicable life insurance account</quotedText>’ means a separate account established and maintained for amounts transferred under this section for qualified current retiree liabilities based on premiums for applicable life insurance benefits.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable life insurance benefits defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) of section 420(e) of such Code is amended by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E) and by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable life insurance benefits. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">applicable life insurance benefits</quotedText>’ means group-term life insurance coverage provided to retired employees who, immediately before the qualified transfer, are entitled to receive such coverage by reason of retirement and who are entitled to pension benefits under the plan, but only to the extent that such coverage is provided under a policy for retired employees and the cost of such coverage is excludable from the retired employee’s gross income under section 79.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Collectively bargained life insurance benefits defined.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (6) of section 420(f) of such Code is amended by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E) and by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Collectively bargained life insurance benefits. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">collectively bargained life insurance benefits</quotedText>’ means, with respect to any collectively bargained transfer—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">applicable life insurance benefits which are provided to retired employees who, immediately before the transfer, are entitled to receive such benefits by reason of retirement, and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if specified by the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement governing the transfer, applicable life insurance benefits which will be provided at retirement to employees who are not retired employees at the time of the transfer.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendments.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/b/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s420">26 U.S.C. 420</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clause (i) of section 420(e)(1)(C) of such Code is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">upon retirement</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by reason of retirement</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/b/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (C) of section 420(f)(6) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/b/3/B/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">which are provided to</quotedText>” in the matter preceding clause (i),</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/b/3/B/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">which are provided to</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">retired employees</quotedText>” in clause (i),</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/b/3/B/ii/III" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">upon retirement</quotedText>” in clause (i) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by reason of retirement</quotedText>”, and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/b/3/B/ii/IV" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">active employees who, following their retirement,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">which will be provided at retirement to employees who are not retired employees at the time of the transfer and who</quotedText>”.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintenance of Effort.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) of section 420(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and each group-term life insurance plan under which applicable life insurance benefits are provided,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health benefits are provided</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendments.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (B) of section 420(c)(3) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i) as subclauses (II) and (III) of such clause, respectively, and by inserting before subclause (II) of such clause, as so redesignated, the following new subclause:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">separately with respect to applicable health benefits and applicable life insurance benefits,”</content> </subclause></quotedContent>, and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for applicable health benefits</quotedText>” and all that follows in clause (ii) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">was provided during such taxable year for the benefits with respect to which the determination under clause (i) is made.</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (C) of section 420(c)(3) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for applicable health benefits</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">applied separately</quotedText>”, and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and separately for applicable life insurance benefits with respect to individuals age 65 or older at any time during the taxable year and with respect to individuals under age 65 during the taxable year</quotedText>” before the period.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s420">26 U.S.C. 420</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (E) of section 420(c)(3) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or retiree life insurance coverage, as the case may be,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">retiree health coverage</quotedText>”,</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for retiree health coverage</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">cost reductions</quotedText>” in the heading thereof, and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/C/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii)(II), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">with respect to applicable health benefits</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">liabilities of the employer</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) of section 420(f) of such Code is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">collectively bargained retiree health liabilities</quotedText>” each place it occurs and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">collectively bargained retiree liabilities</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clause (i) of section 420(f)(2)(D) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/E/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and each group-term life insurance plan or arrangement under which applicable life insurance benefits are provided,</quotedText>” in subclause (I) after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">applicable health benefits are provided</quotedText>”,</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/E/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or applicable life insurance benefits, as the case may be,</quotedText>” in subclause (I) after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provides applicable health benefits</quotedText>”,</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/E/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">group health</quotedText>” in subclause (II), and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/E/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or collectively bargained life insurance benefits</quotedText>” in subclause (II) after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">collectively bargained health benefits</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clause (ii) of section 420(f)(2)(D) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/F/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">with respect to applicable health benefits or applicable life insurance benefits</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">requirements of subsection (c)(3)</quotedText>”, and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/F/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Such election may be made separately with respect to applicable health benefits and applicable life insurance benefits. In the case of an election with respect to applicable life insurance benefits, the first sentence of this clause shall be applied as if subsection (c)(3) as in effect before the amendments made by such Act applied to such benefits.</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clause (iii) of section 420(f)(2)(D) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/G/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">retiree</quotedText>” each place it occurs, and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/c/2/G/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, collectively bargained life insurance benefits, or both, as the case may be,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health benefits</quotedText>” each place it occurs.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination With Section 79.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 79 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for Life Insurance Purchased in Connection With Qualified Transfer of Excess Pension Assets. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b)(3) and section 72(m)(3) shall not apply in the case of any cost paid (whether directly or indirectly) with assets held in an applicable life insurance account (as defined in section 420(e)(4)) under a defined benefit plan.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s420">26 U.S.C. 420</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 420 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">qualified current retiree health liabilities</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">qualified current retiree liabilities</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 420 of such Code is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or an applicable life insurance account,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a health benefits account</quotedText>” each place it appears in subsection (b)(1)(A), subparagraphs (A), (B)(i), and (C) of subsection (c)(1), subsection (d)(1)(A), and subsection (f)(2)(E)(ii).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 420(b) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding the following at the end of paragraph (2)(A): “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">If there is a transfer from a defined benefit plan to both a health benefits account and an applicable life insurance account during any taxable year, such transfers shall be treated as 1 transfer for purposes of this paragraph.</quotedText>”, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to an account</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may be transferred</quotedText>” in paragraph (3).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading for section 420(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or life insurance</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health benefits</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) of section 420(e) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and applicable life insurance benefits</quotedText>” in subparagraph (A) after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">applicable health benefits</quotedText>”, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health</quotedText>” in the heading thereof.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (B) of section 420(e)(1) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/6/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(determined separately for applicable health benefits and applicable life insurance benefits)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall be reduced by the amount</quotedText>”,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/6/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or applicable life insurance accounts</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health benefit accounts</quotedText>”, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/6/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">qualified current retiree health liability</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">qualified current retiree liability</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading for subsection (f) of section 420 of such Code is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health</quotedText>” each place it occurs.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subclause (II) of section 420(f)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or applicable life insurance account, as the case may be,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health benefits account</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subclause (III) of section 420(f)(2)(E)(i) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/9/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">defined benefit</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">plan maintained by an employer</quotedText>”, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/9/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">benefit plans maintained by the employer</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraphs (4) and (6) of section 420(f) of such Code are each amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">collectively bargained retiree health liabilities</quotedText>” each place it occurs and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">collectively bargained retiree liabilities</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/11" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s420">26 U.S.C. 420</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) of section 420(f)(6) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/11/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clauses (i) and (ii), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, in the case of a transfer to a health benefits account,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his covered spouse and dependents</quotedText>”, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/11/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health plan</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">plan</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/12" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (B) of section 420(f)(6) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/12/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and collectively bargained life insurance benefits,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">collectively bargained health benefits</quotedText>”,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/12/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/12/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The preceding sentence shall be applied separately for collectively bargained health benefits and collectively bargained life insurance benefits.</quotedText>”, and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/12/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, applicable life insurance accounts,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health benefit accounts</quotedText>”, and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/12/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health</quotedText>” in the heading thereof.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/13" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (E) of section 420(f)(6) of such Code, as redesignated by subsection (b), is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/13/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">bargained health</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">bargained</quotedText>”,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/13/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or a group-term life insurance plan or arrangement for retired employees,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">dependents</quotedText>”, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/13/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health</quotedText>” in the heading thereof.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/14" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 101(e) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1021(e)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/14/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraphs (1) and (2), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or applicable life insurance account</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health benefits account</quotedText>” each place it appears, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/e/14/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or applicable life insurance benefit liabilities</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health benefits liabilities</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Correction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clause (iii) of section 420(f)(6)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">416(I)(1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">416(i)(1)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of Deadwood.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/g/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) of section 420(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in a taxable year beginning after December 31, 1990</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/g/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of section 420 of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (4) and by redesignating paragraph (5), as amended by this Act, as paragraph (4).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/g/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) of section 420(b) of such Code, as amended by this section, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/g/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (B), and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/g/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">per year.—</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">No more than</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">per year.—No more than</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/g/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) of section 420(c) of such Code is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/g/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (B),</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/g/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by moving subparagraph (A) two ems to the left, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/g/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">before transfer.—</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The requirements of this paragraph</quotedText>” and inserting the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">before transfer.—The requirements of this paragraph</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/g/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s420">26 U.S.C. 420</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) of section 420(d) of such Code is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">after December 31, 1990</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/h" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s420">26 U.S.C. 420 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/h/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall apply to transfers made after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stB/ptIV/s40242/h/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendments relating to pension protection act.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsections (b)(3)(B) and (f) shall take effect as if included in the amendments made by section 841(a) of the Pension Protection Act of 2006.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stC" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Transfers to Highway Trust Fund </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dD/tII/stC/s40251" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40251">SEC. 40251. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADDITIONAL TRANSFERS TO HIGHWAY TRUST FUND. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Subsection (f) of section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by this Act, is amended by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5) and by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional appropriations to trust fund. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Out of money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is hereby appropriated to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Highway Account (as defined in subsection (e)(5)(B)) in the Highway Trust Fund—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for fiscal year 2013, $6,200,000,000, and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for fiscal year 2014, $10,400,000,000, and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Mass Transit Account in the Highway Trust Fund, for fiscal year 2014, $2,200,000,000.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> </subtitle> DIVISION E—RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
SEC. 50001. [23 U.S.C. 101 note] SHORT TITLE. This division may be cited as the “Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012”.
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FUNDING </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tI/s51001" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="51001">SEC. 51001. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tI/s51001/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following amounts are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account):</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tI/s51001/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway research and development program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out section 503(b) of title 23, United States Code, $115,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tI/s51001/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technology and innovation deployment program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out section 503(c) of title 23, United States Code, $62,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tI/s51001/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training and education.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out section 504 of title 23, United States Code, $24,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tI/s51001/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intelligent transportation systems program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code, $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tI/s51001/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">University transportation centers program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out section 5505 of title 49, United States Code, $72,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tI/s51001/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bureau of transportation statistics.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out chapter 63 of title 49, United States Code, $26,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tI/s51001/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of Title 23, United States Code.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds authorized to be appropriated by subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tI/s51001/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be available for obligation in the same manner as if those funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that the Federal share of the cost of a project or activity carried out using those funds shall be 80 percent, unless otherwise expressly provided by this Act (including the amendments by this Act) or otherwise determined by the Secretary; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tI/s51001/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">remain available until expended and not be transferable.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52001" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="52001">SEC. 52001. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 501 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52001/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (8);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52001/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Incident. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">incident</quotedText>’ means a crash, natural disaster, workzone activity, special event, or other emergency road user occurrence that adversely affects or impedes the normal flow of traffic.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Innovation lifecycle. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">innovation lifecycle</quotedText>’ means the process of innovating through—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the identification of a need;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the establishment of the scope of research to address that need;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">setting an agenda;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carrying out research, development, deployment, and testing of the resulting technology or innovation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carrying out an evaluation of the costs and benefits of the resulting technology or innovation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intelligent transportation infrastructure. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">intelligent transportation infrastructure</quotedText>’ means fully integrated public sector intelligent transportation system components, as defined by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intelligent transportation system. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">intelligent transportation system</quotedText>’ and ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">ITS</quotedText>’ mean electronics, photonics, communications, or information processing used singly or in combination to improve the efficiency or safety of a surface transportation system.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National architecture. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this chapter, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">national architecture</quotedText>’ means the common framework for interoperability that defines—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the functions associated with intelligent transportation system user services;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the physical entities or subsystems within which the functions reside;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the data interfaces and information flows between physical subsystems; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the communications requirements associated with the information flows.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">project</quotedText>’ means an undertaking to research, develop, or operationally test intelligent transportation systems or any other undertaking eligible for assistance under this chapter.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52001/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (8) (as so redesignated) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standard. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">standard</quotedText>’ means a document that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contains technical specifications or other precise criteria for intelligent transportation systems that are to be used consistently as rules, guidelines, or definitions of characteristics so as to ensure that materials, products, processes, and services are fit for the intended purposes of the materials, products, processes, and services; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">may support the national architecture and promote—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the widespread use and adoption of intelligent transportation system technology as a component of the surface transportation systems of the United States; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">interoperability among intelligent transportation system technologies implemented throughout the States.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="52002">SEC. 52002. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SURFACE TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Surface Transportation Research, Development, and Technology.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 502 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the section heading by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">, development, and technology</headingText></quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">surface transportation research</headingText></quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (8) as paragraphs (2) through (9), respectively;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before paragraph (2) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The research, development, and technology provisions of this section shall apply throughout this chapter.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A))—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">within the innovation lifecycle</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">activities</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">communications, impact analysis,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">training,</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A))—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/D/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">supports research in which there is a clear public benefit and</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">delivers a clear public benefit and occurs where</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/D/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” after the semicolon;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/D/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (I); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/D/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meets and addresses current or emerging needs;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">addresses current gaps in research;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">presents the best means to align resources with multiyear plans and priorities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensures the coordination of highway research and technology transfer activities, including through activities performed by university transportation centers;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">educates transportation professionals; or”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) by striking subparagraphs (B) through (D) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">partner with State highway agencies and other stakeholders as appropriate to facilitate research and technology transfer activities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">communicate the results of ongoing and completed research;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lead efforts to coordinate national emphasis areas of highway research, technology, and innovation deployment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">leverage partnerships with industry, academia, international entities, and State departments of transportation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lead efforts to reduce unnecessary duplication of effort; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lead efforts to accelerate innovation delivery.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5)(C) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">policy and planning</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">all highway objectives seeking to improve the performance of the transportation system</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (6) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) in the second sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">tribal governments,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">local governments,</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/H" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (8) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A))—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/H/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">To the maximum</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the maximum”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/H/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Performance measures</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance measures. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Performance measures”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/H/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the third sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">All evaluations</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of evaluations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All evaluations under this paragraph”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/2/H/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content 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inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">chapter</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (6) by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of amounts among states or to federal highway administration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may, at the request of a State, transfer amounts apportioned or allocated to that State under this chapter to another State or the Federal Highway Administration to fund research, development, and technology transfer activities of mutual interest on a pooled funds basis.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph 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value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may use up to 1 percent of the funds made available under section 51001 of the Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012 to carry out a program to competitively award cash prizes to stimulate innovation in basic and applied research and technology development that has the potential for application to the national transportation system.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Topics. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In selecting topics for prize competitions under this paragraph, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consult with a wide variety of governmental and nongovernmental 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</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An individual or entity may not receive a prize under this paragraph unless the individual or entity—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has registered to participate in the competition pursuant to any rules promulgated by the Secretary under this section;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has complied with all requirements under this paragraph;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a private entity, is incorporated in, and maintains a primary place of business in, the United States; or</content></subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of an individual, whether participating singly or in a group, is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is not a Federal entity or Federal employee acting within the scope of his or her employment; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has not received a grant to perform research on the same issue for which the prize is awarded.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading 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the Federal Government named as an additional insured under the registered participant’s insurance policy and registered participants agreeing to indemnify the Federal Government against third party claims for damages arising from or related to competition activities; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal Government for damage or loss to Government property resulting from such an activity.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Judges. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to clause (iii), for each prize competition, the Secretary, either directly or through an agreement under subparagraph (H), may appoint 1 or more qualified judges to select the winner or winners of the prize competition on the basis of the criteria described in subparagraph (D).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Judges for each competition shall include individuals from outside the Federal Government, including the private sector.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A judge selected under this subparagraph may not—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have personal or financial interests in, or be an employee, officer, director, or agent of, any entity that is a registered participant in a prize competition under this paragraph; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have a familial or financial relationship with an individual who is a registered participant.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administering the competition. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may enter into an agreement with a private, nonprofit entity to administer the prize competition, subject to the provisions of this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Private sector funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A cash prize under this paragraph may consist of funds appropriated by the Federal Government and funds provided by the private sector.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Government funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may accept funds from other Federal agencies, State and local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations for a cash prize under this paragraph.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No special consideration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not give any special consideration to any private sector entity in return for a donation under this subparagraph.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, amounts appropriated for prize awards under this paragraph—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall remain available until expended; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not be transferred, reprogrammed, or expended for other purposes until after the expiration of the 10-year period beginning on the last day of the fiscal year for which the funds were originally appropriated.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Savings provision. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subparagraph may be construed to permit the obligation or payment of funds in violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. 1341).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prize announcement. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A prize may not be announced under this paragraph until all the funds needed to pay out the announced amount of the prize have been appropriated by a governmental source or committed to in writing by a private source.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prize increases. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may increase the amount of a prize after the initial announcement of the prize under this paragraph if—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notice of the increase is provided in the same manner as the initial notice of the prize; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the funds needed to pay out the announced amount of the increase have been appropriated by a governmental source or committed to in writing by a private source.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congressional notification. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A prize competition under this paragraph may offer a prize in an amount greater than $1,000,000 only after 30 days have elapsed after written notice has been transmitted to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Award limit. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A prize competition under this section may not result in the award of more than $25,000 in cash prizes without the approval of the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance with existing law. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal Government shall not, by virtue of offering or providing a prize under this paragraph, be responsible for compliance by registered participants in a prize competition with Federal law, including licensing, export control, and non-proliferation laws, and related regulations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">“(K) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice and annual report. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days prior to carrying out an activity under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall notify the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Environment and Public Works and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of the intent to use such authority.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports. </heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to the committees described in clause (i) on an annual basis a report on the activities carried out under subparagraph (A) in the preceding fiscal year if the Secretary exercised the authority under subparagraph (A) in that fiscal year.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information included. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report under this subparagraph shall include, for each prize competition under subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the proposed goals of the prize competition;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of why the use of the authority under subparagraph (A) was the preferable method of achieving the goals described in item (aa) as opposed to other authorities available to the Secretary, such as contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount of cash prizes awarded for each prize competition, including a description of the amount of private funds contributed to the program, the source of such funds, and the manner in which the amounts of cash prizes awarded and claimed were allocated among the accounts of the Department for recording as obligations and expenditures;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">“(dd) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the methods used for the solicitation and evaluation of submissions under each prize competition, together with an assessment of the effectiveness of such methods and lessons learned for future prize competitions;</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ee">“(ee) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the resources, including personnel and funding, used in the execution of each prize competition together with a detailed description of the activities for which such resources were used and an accounting of how funding for execution was allocated among the accounts of the agency for recording as obligations and expenditures; and</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ff">“(ff) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of how each prize competition advanced the mission of the Department.”</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)(A)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/4/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">chapter</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/4/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">50</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">80</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">chapter</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsections (d) through (j).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52002/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 502 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e43131" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup 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Surface transportation research, development, and technology.”</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52003" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="52003">SEC. 52003. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52003/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 503 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="503">“SEC. 503. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research and technology development and deployment </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out research, development, and deployment activities that encompass the entire innovation lifecycle; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that all research carried out under this section aligns with the transportation research and development strategic plan of the Secretary under section 508.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway Research and Development Program. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Objectives. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the highway research and development program, the Secretary, to address current and emerging highway transportation needs, shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify research topics;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinate research and development activities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out research, testing, and evaluation activities; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide technology transfer and technical assistance.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Improving highway safety. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out research and development activities from an integrated perspective to establish and implement systematic measures to improve highway safety.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Objectives. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall carry out research and development activities—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to achieve greater long-term safety gains;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries on public roads;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to fill knowledge gaps that limit the effectiveness of research;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support the development and implementation of State strategic highway safety plans;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to advance improvements in, and use of, performance prediction analysis for decisionmaking; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to expand technology transfer to partners and stakeholders.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Research and technology activities carried out under this paragraph may include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">safety assessments and decisionmaking tools;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data collection and analysis;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">crash reduction projections;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">low-cost safety countermeasures;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">innovative operational improvements and designs of roadway and roadside features;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluation of countermeasure costs and benefits;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">development of tools for projecting impacts of safety countermeasures;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">rural road safety measures;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">safety measures for vulnerable road users, including bicyclists and pedestrians;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">“(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">safety policy studies;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xi">“(xi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">human factors studies and measures;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xii">“(xii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">safety technology deployment;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiii">“(xiii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">safety workforce professional capacity building initiatives;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiv">“(xiv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">safety program and process improvements; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xv">“(xv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tools and methods to enhance safety performance, including achievement of statewide safety performance targets.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Improving infrastructure integrity. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out and facilitate highway and bridge infrastructure research and development activities—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to maintain infrastructure integrity;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to meet user needs; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to link Federal transportation investments to improvements in system performance.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Objectives. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall carry out research and development activities—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce the number of fatalities attributable to infrastructure design characteristics and work zones;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve the safety and security of highway infrastructure;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to increase the reliability of lifecycle performance predictions used in infrastructure design, construction, and management;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve the ability of transportation agencies to deliver projects that meet expectations for timeliness, quality, and cost;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce user delay attributable to infrastructure system performance, maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve highway condition and performance through increased use of design, materials, construction, and maintenance innovations;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce the environmental impacts of highway infrastructure through innovations in design, construction, operation, preservation, and maintenance; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to study vulnerabilities of the transportation system to seismic activities and extreme events and methods to reduce those vulnerabilities.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Research and technology activities carried out under this paragraph may include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">long-term infrastructure performance programs addressing pavements, bridges, tunnels, and other structures;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">short-term and accelerated studies of infrastructure performance;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">research to develop more durable infrastructure materials and systems;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advanced infrastructure design methods;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accelerated highway and bridge construction;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">performance-based specifications;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">construction and materials quality assurance;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comprehensive and integrated infrastructure asset management;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">infrastructure safety assurance;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">“(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sustainable infrastructure design and construction;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xi">“(xi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">infrastructure rehabilitation and preservation techniques, including techniques to rehabilitate and preserve historic infrastructure;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xii">“(xii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">hydraulic, geotechnical, and aerodynamic aspects of infrastructure;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiii">“(xiii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improved highway construction technologies and practices;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiv">“(xiv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improved tools, technologies, and models for infrastructure management, including assessment and monitoring of infrastructure condition;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xv">“(xv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">studies to improve flexibility and resiliency of infrastructure systems to withstand climate variability;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xvi">“(xvi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">studies on the effectiveness of fiber-based additives to improve the durability of surface transportation materials in various geographic regions;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xvii">“(xvii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">studies of infrastructure resilience and other adaptation measures;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xviii">“(xviii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintenance of seismic research activities, including research carried out in conjunction with other Federal agencies to study the vulnerability of the transportation system to seismic activity and methods to reduce that vulnerability; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xix">“(xix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">technology transfer and adoption of permeable, pervious, or porous paving materials, practices, and systems that are designed to minimize environmental impacts, stormwater runoff, and flooding and to treat or remove pollutants by allowing stormwater to infiltrate through the pavement in a manner similar to predevelopment hydrologic conditions.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lifecycle costs analysis study. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subparagraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">lifecycle costs analysis</quotedText>’ means a process for evaluating the total economic worth of a usable project segment by analyzing initial costs and discounted future costs, such as maintenance, user, reconstruction, rehabilitation, restoring, and resurfacing costs, over the life of the project segment.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General shall conduct a study of the best practices for calculating lifecycle costs and benefits for federally funded highway projects, which shall include, at a minimum, a thorough literature review and a survey of current lifecycle cost practices of State departments of transportation.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the study, the Comptroller shall consult with, at a minimum—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate experts in the field of lifecycle cost analysis; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate industry experts and research centers.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study which shall include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of the latest research on lifecycle cost analysis; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations on the appropriate—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">period of analysis;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">design period;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">discount rates; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use of actual material life and maintenance cost data.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Strengthening transportation planning and environmental decisionmaking. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may carry out research—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to minimize the cost of transportation planning and environmental decisionmaking processes;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve transportation planning and environmental decisionmaking processes; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to minimize the potential impact of surface transportation on the environment.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Objectives. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this paragraph the Secretary may carry out research and development activities—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to minimize the cost of highway infrastructure and operations;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce the potential impact of highway infrastructure and operations on the environment;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to advance improvements in environmental analyses and processes and context sensitive solutions for transportation decisionmaking;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve construction techniques;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to accelerate construction to reduce congestion and related emissions;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce the impact of highway runoff on the environment;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve understanding and modeling of the factors that contribute to the demand for transportation; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve transportation planning decisionmaking and coordination.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Research and technology activities carried out under this paragraph may include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">creation of models and tools for evaluating transportation measures and transportation system designs, including the costs and benefits;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">congestion reduction efforts;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transportation and economic development planning in rural areas and small communities;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improvement of State, local, and tribal government capabilities relating to surface transportation planning and the environment; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">streamlining of project delivery processes.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reducing congestion, improving highway operations, and enhancing freight productivity. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out research under this paragraph with the goals of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">addressing congestion problems;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reducing the costs of congestion;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving freight movement;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increasing productivity; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving the economic competitiveness of the United States.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Objectives. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall carry out research and development activities to identify, develop, and assess innovations that have the potential—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce traffic congestion;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve freight movement; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce freight-related congestion throughout the transportation network.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Research and technology activities carried out under this paragraph may include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">active traffic and demand management;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acceleration of the implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems technology;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advanced transportation concepts and analysis;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">arterial management and traffic signal operation;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">congestion pricing;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">corridor management;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">emergency operations;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">research relating to enabling technologies and applications;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">freeway management;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">“(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluation of enabling technologies;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xi">“(xi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">impacts of vehicle size and weight on congestion;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xii">“(xii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">freight operations and technology;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiii">“(xiii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">operations and freight performance measurement and management;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiv">“(xiv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">organization and planning for operations;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xv">“(xv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">planned special events management;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xvi">“(xvi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">real-time transportation information;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xvii">“(xvii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">road weather management;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xviii">“(xviii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">traffic and freight data and analysis tools;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xix">“(xix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">traffic control devices;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xx">“(xx) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">traffic incident management;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xxi">“(xxi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">work zone management;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xxii">“(xxii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">communication of travel, roadway, and emergency information to persons with disabilities;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xxiii">“(xxiii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">research on enhanced mode choice and intermodal connectivity;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xxiv">“(xxiv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">techniques for estimating and quantifying public benefits derived from freight transportation projects; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xxv">“(xxv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other research areas to identify and address emerging needs related to freight transportation by all modes.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exploratory advanced research. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out research and development activities relating to exploratory advanced research—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to leverage the targeted capabilities of the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center to develop technologies and innovations of national importance; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop potentially transformational solutions to improve the durability, efficiency, environmental impact, productivity, and safety aspects of highway and intermodal transportation systems.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Turner-fairbank highway research center. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall continue to operate in the Federal Highway Administration a Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Uses of the center. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center shall support—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the conduct of highway research and development relating to emerging highway technology;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the development of understandings, tools, and techniques that provide solutions to complex technical problems through the development of economical and environmentally sensitive designs, efficient and quality-controlled construction practices, and durable materials;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the development of innovative highway products and practices; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the conduct of long-term, high-risk research to improve the materials used in highway infrastructure.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Infrastructure investment needs report. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than July 31, 2013, and July 31 of every second year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report that describes estimates of the future highway and bridge needs of the United States and the backlog of current highway and bridge needs.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comparisons. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under subparagraph (A) shall include all information necessary to relate and compare the conditions and service measures used in the previous biennial reports to conditions and service measures used in the current report.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under subparagraph (A) shall provide recommendations to Congress on changes to the highway performance monitoring system that address—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improvements to the quality and standardization of data collection on all functional classifications of Federal-aid highways for accurate system length, lane length, and vehicle-mile of travel; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">changes to the reporting requirements authorized under section 315, to reflect recommendations under this paragraph for collection, storage, analysis, reporting, and display of data for Federal-aid highways and, to the maximum extent practical, all public roads.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technology and Innovation Deployment Program. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out a technology and innovation deployment program relating to all aspects of highway transportation, including planning, financing, operation, structures, materials, pavements, environment, construction, and the duration of time between project planning and project delivery, with the goals of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">significantly accelerating the adoption of innovative technologies by the surface transportation community;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing leadership and incentives to demonstrate and promote state-of-the-art technologies, elevated performance standards, and new business practices in highway construction processes that result in improved safety, faster construction, reduced congestion from construction, and improved quality and user satisfaction;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">constructing longer-lasting highways through the use of innovative technologies and practices that lead to faster construction of efficient and safe highways and bridges;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving highway efficiency, safety, mobility, reliability, service life, environmental protection, and sustainability; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing and deploying new tools, techniques, and practices to accelerate the adoption of innovation in all aspects of highway transportation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall promote, facilitate, and carry out the program established under paragraph (1) to distribute the products, technologies, tools, methods, or other findings that result from highway research and development activities, including research and development activities carried out under this chapter.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accelerated innovation deployment. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the program established under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish and carry out demonstration programs;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide technical assistance, and training to researchers and developers; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop improved tools and methods to accelerate the adoption of proven innovative practices and technologies as standard practices.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation of future strategic highway research program findings and results. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences, shall promote research results and products developed under the future strategic highway research program administered by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Basis for findings. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The activities carried out under this subparagraph shall be based on the report submitted to Congress by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences under section 510(e).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Personnel. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may use funds made available to carry out this subsection for administrative costs under this subparagraph.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accelerated implementation and deployment of pavement technologies. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish and implement a program under the technology and innovation deployment program to promote, implement, deploy, demonstrate, showcase, support, and document the application of innovative pavement technologies, practices, performance, and benefits.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Goals. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The goals of the accelerated implementation and 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technical assistance, information sharing of best practices, and training in the use of tools and decisionmaking processes that can assist States in effectively implementing surface transportation programs, projects, and policies.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program administration. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Competition. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A party entering into a contract, cooperative agreement, or other transaction with the Secretary under this subsection, or receiving a grant to perform research or provide technical assistance under this subsection, shall be selected on a competitive basis.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Strategic plan. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require each center to develop a multiyear strategic plan, that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is submitted to the Secretary at such time as the Secretary requires; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the activities to be undertaken by the center; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how the work of the center will be coordinated with the activities of the Federal Highway Administration and the various other research, development, and technology transfer activities authorized under this chapter.”</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52005" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="52005">SEC. 52005. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATE PLANNING AND RESEARCH. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 505 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52005/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52005/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 104 (other than sections 104(f) and 104(h)) and under section 144</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 104(b)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52005/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under section 303</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, plans, and processes under sections 119, 148, 149, and 167</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52005/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52005/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (b) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation of Future Strategic Highway Research Program Findings and Results. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State shall make available to the Secretary to carry out section 503(c)(2)(C) a percentage of funds subject to subsection (a) that are apportioned to that State, that is agreed to by ¾ of States for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds expended under paragraph (1) shall not be considered to be part of the extramural budget of the agency for the purpose of section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638).”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52005/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e) (as so redesignated) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 118(b)(2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 118(b)</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52006" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="52006">SEC. 52006. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERNATIONAL HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52006/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 506 of title 23, United States Code, is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52006/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 506.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52007" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="52007">SEC. 52007. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52007/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 507 of title 23, United States Code, is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52007/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 507.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52008" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="52008">SEC. 52008. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL COOPERATIVE FREIGHT RESEARCH. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52008/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 509 of title 23, United States Code, is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52008/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 509.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52009" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="52009">SEC. 52009. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION CENTERS PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52009/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5505 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5505">“SEC. 5505. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">University transportation centers program </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">University Transportation Centers Program. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment and operation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall make grants under this section to eligible nonprofit institutions of higher education to establish and operate university transportation centers.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Role of centers. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The role of each university transportation center referred to in paragraph (1) shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to advance transportation expertise and technology in the varied disciplines that comprise the field of transportation through education, research, and technology transfer activities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide for a critical transportation knowledge base outside of the Department of Transportation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to address critical workforce needs and educate the next generation of transportation leaders.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Competitive Selection Process. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applications. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To receive a grant under this section, a nonprofit institution of higher education shall submit to the Secretary an application that is in such form and contains such information as the Secretary may require.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restriction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A nonprofit institution of higher education or the lead institution of a consortium of nonprofit institutions of higher education, as applicable, that receives a grant for a national transportation center or a regional transportation center in a fiscal year shall not be eligible to receive as a lead institution or member of a consortium an additional grant in that fiscal year for a national transportation center or a regional transportation center.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall solicit grant applications for national transportation centers, regional transportation centers, and Tier 1 university transportation centers with identical advertisement schedules and deadlines.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General selection criteria. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided by this section, the Secretary shall award grants under this section in nonexclusive candidate topic areas established by the Secretary that address the research priorities identified in section 503 of title 23.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation as appropriate with the Administrators of the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration, shall select each recipient of a grant under this section through a competitive process based on the assessment of the Secretary relating to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the demonstrated ability of the recipient to address each specific topic area described in the research and strategic plans of the recipient;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the demonstrated research, technology transfer, and education resources available to the recipient to carry out this section;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ability of the recipient to provide leadership in solving immediate and long-range national and regional transportation problems;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ability of the recipient to carry out research, education, and technology transfer activities that are multimodal and multidisciplinary in scope;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the demonstrated commitment of the recipient to carry out transportation workforce development programs through—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">degree-granting programs; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">outreach activities to attract new entrants into the transportation field;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the demonstrated ability of the recipient to disseminate results and spur the implementation of transportation research and education programs through national or statewide continuing education programs;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the demonstrated commitment of the recipient to the use of peer review principles and other research best practices in the selection, management, and dissemination of research projects;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the strategic plan submitted by the recipient describing the proposed research to be carried out by the recipient and the performance metrics to be used in assessing the performance of the recipient in meeting the stated research, technology transfer, education, and outreach goals; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ability of the recipient to implement the proposed program in a cost-efficient manner, such as through cost sharing and overall reduced overhead, facilities, and administrative costs.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transparency. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall provide to each applicant, upon request, any materials, including copies of reviews (with any information that would identify a reviewer redacted), used in the evaluation process of the proposal of the applicant.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report describing the overall review process under paragraph (3) that includes—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific criteria of evaluation used in the review;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">descriptions of the review process; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">explanations of the selected awards.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Outside stakeholders. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consult external stakeholders such as the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate and competitively review all proposals.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012, the Secretary, in consultation as appropriate with the Administrators of the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration, shall select grant recipients under subsection (b) and make grant amounts available to the selected recipients.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National transportation centers. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall provide grants to 5 recipients that the Secretary determines best meet the criteria described in subsection (b)(3).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restrictions. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each fiscal year, a grant made available under this paragraph shall be $3,000,000 per recipient.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Focused research. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The grant recipients under this paragraph shall focus research on national transportation issues, as determined by the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matching requirement. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As a condition of receiving a grant under this paragraph, a grant recipient shall match 100 percent of the amounts made available under the grant.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sources. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The matching amounts referred to in clause (i) may include amounts made available to the recipient under section 504(b) or 505 of title 23.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regional university transportation centers. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Location of regional centers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One regional university transportation center shall be located in each of the 10 Federal regions that comprise the Standard Federal Regions established by the Office of Management and Budget in the document entitled ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Standard Federal Regions</quotedText>’ and dated April, 1974 (circular A-105).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection criteria. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting a competition under subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide grants to 10 recipients on the basis of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the criteria described in subsection (b)(3);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the location of the center within the Federal region to be served; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the institution (or, in the case of consortium of institutions, the lead institution) demonstrates that the institution has a well-established, nationally recognized program in transportation research and education, as evidenced by—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recent expenditures by the institution in highway or public transportation research;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a historical track record of awarding graduate degrees in professional fields closely related to highways and public transportation; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an experienced faculty who specialize in professional fields closely related to highways and public transportation.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restrictions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each fiscal year, a grant made available under this paragraph shall be $2,750,000 for each recipient.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matching requirements. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As a condition of receiving a grant under this paragraph, a grant recipient shall match 100 percent of the amounts made available under the grant.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sources. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The matching amounts referred to in the clause (i) may include amounts made available to the recipient under section 504(b) or 505 of title 23.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Focused research. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall make a grant to 1 of the 10 regional university transportation centers established under this paragraph for the purpose of furthering the objectives described in subsection (a)(2) in the field of comprehensive transportation safety.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tier 1 university transportation centers. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall provide grants of $1,500,000 each to not more than 20 recipients to carry out this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restriction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A lead institution of a consortium that receives a grant under paragraph (2) or (3) shall not be eligible to receive a grant under this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matching requirement. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to clause (iii), as a condition of receiving a grant under this paragraph, a grant recipient shall match 50 percent of the amounts made available under the grant.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sources. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The matching amounts referred to in clause (i) may include amounts made available to the recipient under section 504(b) or 505 of title 23.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exemption. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subparagraph shall not apply on a demonstration of financial hardship by the applicant institution.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Focused research. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In awarding grants under this paragraph, consideration shall be given to minority institutions, as defined by section 365 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k), or consortia that include such institutions that have demonstrated an ability in transportation-related research.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Coordination. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinate the research, education, and technology transfer activities carried out by grant recipients under this section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disseminate the results of that research through the establishment and operation of an information clearinghouse.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual review and evaluation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less frequently than annually, and consistent with the plan developed under section 508 of title 23, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review and evaluate the programs carried out under this section by grant recipients; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report describing that review and evaluation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program evaluation and oversight. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014, the Secretary shall expend not more than 1½ percent of the amounts made available to the Secretary to carry out this section for any coordination, evaluation, and oversight activities of the Secretary under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Availability of Amounts. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts made available to the Secretary to carry out this section shall remain available for obligation by the Secretary for a period of 3 years after the last day of the fiscal year for which the amounts are appropriated.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information Collection. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any survey, questionnaire, or interview that the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out reporting requirements relating to any program assessment or evaluation activity under this section, including customer satisfaction assessments, shall not be subject to chapter 35 of title 44.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52009/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 5505 and inserting the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e44674" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“5505. University transportation centers program.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52010" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="52010">SEC. 52010. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52010/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5506 of title 49, United States Code, is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52010/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 5506.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52011" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="52011">SEC. 52011. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION STATISTICS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52011/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subtitle III of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <chapter style="-uslm-dtd:chapter" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="63">“CHAPTER 63—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION STATISTICS </heading> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><label>“Sec.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“6301.</designator><label> Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“6302.</designator><label> Bureau of Transportation Statistics.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“6303.</designator><label> Intermodal transportation database.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“6304.</designator><label> National Transportation Library.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“6305.</designator><label> Advisory council on transportation statistics.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“6306.</designator><label> Transportation statistical collection, analysis, and dissemination.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“6307.</designator><label> Furnishing of information, data, or reports by Federal agencies.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“6308.</designator><label> Proceeds of data product sales.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“6309.</designator><label> National transportation atlas database.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“6310.</designator><label> Limitations on statutory construction.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“6311.</designator><label> Research and development grants.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“6312.</designator><label> Transportation statistics annual report.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“6313.</designator><label> Mandatory response authority for freight data collection.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6301">“SEC. 6301. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“In this chapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bureau. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Bureau</term>’ means the Bureau of Transportation Statistics established by section 6302(a).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Department. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department</term>’ means the Department of Transportation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Director. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Director</term>’ means the Director of the Bureau.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Library. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Library</term>’ means the National Transportation Library established by section 6304(a).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</term>’ means the Secretary of Transportation.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6302">“SEC. 6302. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bureau of Transportation Statistics </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is established in the Research and Innovative Technology Administration the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Director. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Bureau shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed in the competitive service by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifications. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall be appointed from among individuals who are qualified to serve as the Director by virtue of their training and experience in the collection, analysis, and use of transportation statistics.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">serve as the senior advisor to the Secretary on data and statistics; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be responsible for carrying out the duties described in subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the statistics compiled under clause (vi) are designed to support transportation decisionmaking by—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal Government;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State and local governments;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">metropolitan planning organizations;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transportation-related associations;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the private sector, including the freight community; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">“(VI) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the public;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish on behalf of the Secretary a program—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to effectively integrate safety data across modes; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to address gaps in existing safety data programs of the Department;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">work with the operating administrations of the Department—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to establish and implement the data programs of the Bureau; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve the coordination of information collection efforts with other Federal agencies;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">continually improve surveys and data collection methods of the Department to improve the accuracy and utility of transportation statistics;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage the standardization of data, data collection methods, and data management and storage technologies for data collected by—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Bureau;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the operating administrations of the Department;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State and local governments;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">metropolitan planning organizations; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><content 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value="XI">“(XI) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consequences of transportation for the human and natural environment;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">build and disseminate the transportation layer of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure developed under Executive Order 12906 (59 Fed. Reg. 17671) (or a successor Executive Order), including by coordinating the development of transportation geospatial data standards, compiling intermodal geospatial data, and collecting geospatial data that is not being collected by other entities;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">issue guidelines for the collection of information by the Department that the Director determines necessary to develop transportation statistics and carry out modeling, economic assessment, and program assessment activities to ensure that such information is accurate, reliable, relevant, uniform, and in a form that permits systematic analysis by the Department;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">“(ix) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">review and report to the Secretary on the sources and reliability of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the statistics proposed by the heads of the operating administrations of the Department to measure outputs and outcomes as required by the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-62;107 Stat. 285); and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at the request of the Secretary, any other data collected or statistical information published by the heads of the operating administrations of the Department; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">“(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the statistics published under this section are readily accessible to the public, consistent with applicable security constraints and confidentiality interests.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Access to Federal Data. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subsection (b)(3)(B)(ii), the Director shall be given access to all safety data that the Director determines necessary to carry out that subsection that is held by the Department or any other Federal agency upon written request and subject to any statutory or regulatory restrictions.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6303">“SEC. 6303. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intermodal transportation database </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In consultation with the Under Secretary Transportation for Policy, the Assistant Secretaries of the Department, and the heads of the operating administrations of the Department, the Director shall establish and maintain a transportation database for all modes of transportation.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The database established under this section shall be suitable for analyses carried out by the Federal Government, the States, and metropolitan planning organizations.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The database established under this section shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information on the volumes and patterns of movement of goods, including local, interregional, and international movement, by all modes of transportation, intermodal combinations, and relevant classification;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information on the volumes and patterns of movement of people, including local, interregional, and international movements, by all modes of transportation (including bicycle and pedestrian modes), intermodal combinations, and relevant classification;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information on the location and connectivity of transportation facilities and services; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a national accounting of expenditures and capital stocks on each mode of transportation and intermodal combination.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6304">“SEC. 6304. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Transportation Library </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose and Establishment. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To support the information management and decisionmaking needs of transportation officials at the Federal, State, and local levels, there is established in the Bureau a National Transportation Library which shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be headed by an individual who is highly qualified in library and information science;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquire, preserve, and manage transportation information and information products and services for use by the Department, other Federal agencies, and the general public;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide reference and research assistance;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">serve as a central depository for research results and technical publications of the Department;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide a central clearinghouse for transportation data and information of the Federal Government;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">serve as coordinator and policy lead for transportation information access;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide transportation information and information products and services to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other Federal agencies;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">public and private organizations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals, within the United States and internationally;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinate efforts among, and cooperate with, transportation libraries, information providers, and technical assistance centers, in conjunction with private industry and other transportation library and information centers, with the goal of developing a comprehensive transportation information and knowledge network that supports the activities described in section 6302(b)(3)(B)(vi); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">engage in such other activities as the Director determines to be necessary and as the resources of the Library permit.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Access. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall publicize, facilitate, and promote access to the information products and services described in subsection (a), to improve the ability of the transportation community to share information and the ability of the Director to make statistics and other information readily accessible as required under section 6302(b)(3)(B)(x).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreements. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out this section, the Director may enter into agreements with, award grants to, and receive amounts from, any—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State or local government;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">organization;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">business; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individual.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contracts, grants, and agreements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Library may initiate and support specific information and data management, access, and exchange activities in connection with matters relating to the Department’s strategic goals, knowledge networking, and national and international cooperation, by entering into contracts or other agreements or awarding grants for the conduct of such activities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amounts. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any amounts received by the Library as payment for library products and services or other activities shall be made available to the Director to carry out this section, deposited in the Research and Innovative Technology Administration’s general fund account, and remain available until expended.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6305">“SEC. 6305. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advisory council on transportation statistics </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall establish and consult with an advisory council on transportation statistics.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Function. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The advisory council established under this section shall advise the Director on—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the quality, reliability, consistency, objectivity, and relevance of transportation statistics and analyses collected, supported, or disseminated by the Bureau and the Department; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methods to encourage cooperation and interoperability of transportation data collected by the Bureau, the operating administrations of the Department, States, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and private sector entities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The advisory council shall be composed of not fewer than 9 and not more than 11 members appointed by the Director.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In selecting members for the advisory council, the Director shall appoint individuals who—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are not officers or employees of the United States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">possess expertise in—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transportation data collection, analysis, or application;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">economics; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transportation safety; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">represent a cross section of transportation stakeholders, to the greatest extent possible.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms of Appointment. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), members of the advisory council shall be appointed to staggered terms not to exceed 3 years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional terms. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A member may be renominated for 1 additional 3-year term.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Current members. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A member serving on an advisory council on transportation statistics on the day before the date of enactment of the Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012 shall serve until the end of the appointed term of the member.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the advisory council established under this section, except that section 14 of that Act shall not apply.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6306">“SEC. 6306. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation statistical collection, analysis, and dissemination </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“To ensure that all transportation statistical collection, analysis, and dissemination is carried out in a coordinated manner, the Director may—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use the services, equipment, records, personnel, information, and facilities of other Federal agencies, or State, local, and private agencies and instrumentalities, subject to the conditions that the applicable agency or instrumentality consents to that use and with or without reimbursement for such use;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enter into agreements with the agencies and instrumentalities described in paragraph (1) for purposes of data collection and analysis;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">confer and cooperate with foreign governments, international organizations, and State, municipal, and other local agencies;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">request such information, data, and reports from any Federal agency as the Director determines necessary to carry out this chapter;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage replication, coordination, and sharing of information among transportation agencies regarding information systems, information policy, and data; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">confer and cooperate with Federal statistical agencies as the Director determines necessary to carry out this chapter, including by entering into cooperative data sharing agreements in conformity with all laws and regulations applicable to the disclosure and use of data.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6307">“SEC. 6307. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Furnishing of information, data, or reports by Federal agencies </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (b), a Federal agency requested to furnish information, data, or reports by the Director under section 6302(b)(3)(B) shall provide the information to the Director.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on Certain Disclosures. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An officer, employee, or contractor of the Bureau may not—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make any disclosure in which the data provided by an individual or organization under section 6302(b)(3)(B) can be identified;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use the information provided under section 6302(b)(3)(B) for a nonstatistical purpose; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">permit anyone other than an individual authorized by the Director to examine any individual report provided under section 6302(b)(3)(B).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Copies of reports. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No department, bureau, agency, officer, or employee of the United States (except the Director in carrying out this chapter) may require, for any reason, a copy of any report that has been filed under section 6302(b)(3)(B) with the Bureau or retained by an individual respondent.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on judicial proceedings. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A copy of a report described in subparagraph (A) that has been retained by an individual respondent or filed with the Bureau or any of the employees, contractors, or agents of the Bureau—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be immune from legal process; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not, without the consent of the individual concerned, be admitted as evidence or used for any purpose in any action, suit, or other judicial or administrative proceedings.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This paragraph shall apply only to reports that permit information concerning an individual or organization to be reasonably determined by direct or indirect means.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Informing respondent of use of data. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Bureau is authorized by statute to collect data or information for a nonstatistical purpose, the Director shall clearly distinguish the collection of the data or information, by rule and on the collection instrument, in a manner that informs the respondent who is requested or required to supply the data or information of the nonstatistical purpose.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation and Transportation-related Data Access. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall be provided access to any transportation and transportation-related information in the possession of any Federal agency, except—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information that is expressly prohibited by law from being disclosed to another Federal agency; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information that the agency possessing the information determines could not be disclosed without significantly impairing the discharge of authorities and responsibilities which have been delegated to, or vested by law, in such agency.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6308">“SEC. 6308. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Proceeds of data product sales </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“Notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, amounts received by the Bureau from the sale of data products for necessary expenses incurred may be credited to the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the purpose of reimbursing the Bureau for those expenses.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6309">“SEC. 6309. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National transportation atlas database </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall develop and maintain a national transportation atlas database that is comprised of geospatial databases that depict—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transportation networks;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">flows of people, goods, vehicles, and craft over the transportation networks; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">social, economic, and environmental conditions that affect or are affected by the transportation networks.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intermodal Network Analysis. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The databases referred to in subsection (a) shall be capable of supporting intermodal network analysis.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6310">“SEC. 6310. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations on statutory construction </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“Nothing in this chapter—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">authorizes the Bureau to require any other Federal agency to collect data; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">alters or diminishes the authority of any other officer of the Department to collect and disseminate data independently.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6311">“SEC. 6311. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research and development grants </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“The Secretary may make grants to, or enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with, public and nonprofit private entities (including State transportation departments, metropolitan planning organizations, and institutions of higher education) for—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">investigation of the subjects described in section 6302(b)(3)(B)(vi);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">research and development of new methods of data collection, standardization, management, integration, dissemination, interpretation, and analysis;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">demonstration programs by States, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations to coordinate data collection, reporting, management, storage, and archiving to simplify data comparisons across jurisdictions;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">development of electronic clearinghouses of transportation data and related information, as part of the Library; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">development and improvement of methods for sharing geographic data, in support of the database under section 6310 and the National Spatial Data Infrastructure developed under Executive Order 12906 (59 Fed. Reg. 17671) (or a successor Executive Order).</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6312">“SEC. 6312. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation statistics annual report </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“The Director shall submit to the President and Congress a transportation statistics annual report, which shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information on the progress of the Director in carrying out the duties described in section 6302(b)(3)(B);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">documentation of the methods used to obtain and ensure the quality of the statistics presented in the report; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any recommendations of the Director for improving transportation statistical information.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6313">“SEC. 6313. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mandatory response authority for freight data collection </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Freight Data Collection. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An owner, official, agent, person in charge, or assistant to the person in charge of a freight corporation, company, business, institution, establishment, or organization described in paragraph (2) shall be fined in accordance with subsection (b) if that individual neglects or refuses, when requested by the Director or other authorized officer, employee, or contractor of the Bureau to submit data under section 6302(b)(3)(B)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to answer completely and correctly to the best knowledge of that individual all questions relating to the corporation, company, business, institution, establishment, or other organization; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to make available records or statistics in the official custody of the individual.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Description of entities. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A freight corporation, company, business, institution, establishment, or organization referred to in paragraph (1) is a corporation, company, business, institution, establishment, or organization that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receives Federal funds relating to the freight program; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has consented to be subject to a fine under this subsection on—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">refusal to supply any data requested; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">failure to respond to a written request.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fines. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), an individual described in subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $500.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Willful actions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an individual willfully gives a false answer to a question described in subsection (a)(1), the individual shall be fined not more than $10,000.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </chapter></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52011/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s6301">49 U.S.C. 6301 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules of Construction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the provisions of section 111 of title 49, United States Code, are transferred to chapter 63 of that title, the following rules of construction apply:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52011/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of determining whether 1 provision of law supersedes another based on enactment later in time, a chapter 63 provision is deemed to have been enacted on the date of enactment of the corresponding section 111 provision.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52011/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A reference to a section 111 provision, including a reference in a regulation, order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding chapter 63 provision.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52011/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A regulation, order, or other administrative action in effect under a section 111 provision continues in effect under the corresponding chapter 63 provision.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52011/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An action taken or an offense committed under a section 111 provision is deemed to have been taken or committed under the corresponding chapter 63 provision.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52011/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52011/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 111 of title 49, United States Code, is repealed, and the item relating to section 111 in the analysis for chapter 1 of that title is deleted.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52011/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis for subtitle iii.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for subtitle III of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the items for chapter 61 the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e45540" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I74">“Chapter 63—Bureau of Transportation Statistics.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52012" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="52012">SEC. 52012. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 112 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Evaluation and Oversight. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014, the Administrator is authorized to expend not more than 1½ percent of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for necessary expenses for administration and operations of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration for the coordination, evaluation, and oversight of the programs administered by the Administration.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Collaborative Research and Development. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To encourage innovative solutions to multimodal transportation problems and stimulate the deployment of new technology, the Administrator may carry out, on a cost-shared basis, collaborative research and development with—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">non-Federal entities, including State and local governments, foreign governments, institutions of higher education, corporations, institutions, partnerships, sole proprietorships, and trade associations that are incorporated or established under the laws of any State;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federal laboratories; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other Federal agencies.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation, grants, contracts, and agreements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator may directly initiate contracts, grants, cooperative research and development agreements (as defined in section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710a)), and other agreements to fund, and accept funds from, the Transportation Research Board of the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, State departments of transportation, cities, counties, institutions of higher education, associations, and the agents of those entities to carry out joint transportation research and technology efforts.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal share. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraph (B), the Federal share of the cost of an activity carried out under paragraph (2) shall not exceed 50 percent.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that the activity is of substantial public interest or benefit, the Secretary may approve a greater Federal share.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal share. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All costs directly incurred by the non-Federal partners, including personnel, travel, facility, and hardware development costs, shall be credited toward the non-Federal share of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of technology. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The research, development, or use of a technology under a contract, grant, cooperative research and development agreement, or other agreement entered into under this subsection, including the terms under which the technology may be licensed and the resulting royalties may be distributed, shall be subject to the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver of advertising requirements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6101 of title 41 shall not apply to a contract, grant, or other agreement entered into under this section.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52013" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="52013">SEC. 52013. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 508(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52013/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">SAFETEA-LU</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tII/s52013/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe the primary purposes of the transportation research and development program, which shall include, at a minimum—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promoting safety;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reducing congestion and improving mobility;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">preserving the environment;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">preserving the existing transportation system;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving the durability and extending the life of transportation infrastructure; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving goods movement.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS RESEARCH </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53001" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="53001">SEC. 53001. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">USE OF FUNDS FOR ITS ACTIVITIES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 513 of title 23, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="513">“SEC. 513. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of funds for ITS activities </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible entity. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>’ means a State or local government, tribal government, transit agency, public toll authority, metropolitan planning organization, other political subdivision of a State or local government, or a multistate or multijurisdictional group applying through a single lead applicant.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Multijurisdictional group. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">multijurisdictional group</quotedText>’ means a combination of State governments, local governments, metropolitan planning agencies, transit agencies, or other political subdivisions of a State that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have signed a written agreement to implement an activity that meets the grant criteria under this section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is comprised of at least 2 members, each of whom is an eligible entity.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of this section is to develop, administer, communicate, and promote the use of products of research, technology, and technology transfer programs.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ITS Adoption. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Innovative technologies and strategies. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall encourage the deployment of ITS technologies that will improve the performance of the National Highway System in such areas as traffic operations, emergency response, incident management, surface transportation network management, freight management, traffic flow information, and congestion management by accelerating the adoption of innovative technologies through the use of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">demonstration programs;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">grant funding;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incentives to eligible entities; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other tools, strategies, or methods that will result in the deployment of innovative ITS technologies.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comprehensive plan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out this section, the Secretary shall develop a detailed and comprehensive plan that addresses the manner in which incentives may be adopted, as appropriate, through the existing deployment activities carried out by surface transportation modal administrations.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53002" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="53002">SEC. 53002. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GOALS AND PURPOSES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53002/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 513 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="514">“SEC. 514. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Goals and purposes </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Goals. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The goals of the intelligent transportation system program include—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhancement of surface transportation efficiency and facilitation of intermodalism and international trade to enable existing facilities to meet a significant portion of future transportation needs, including public access to employment, goods, and services and to reduce regulatory, financial, and other transaction costs to public agencies and system users;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">achievement of national transportation safety goals, including enhancement of safe operation of motor vehicles and nonmotorized vehicles and improved emergency response to collisions, with particular emphasis on decreasing the number and severity of collisions;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">protection and enhancement of the natural environment and communities affected by surface transportation, with particular emphasis on assisting State and local governments to achieve national environmental goals;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accommodation of the needs of all users of surface transportation systems, including operators of commercial motor vehicles, passenger motor vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians (including individuals with disabilities); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhancement of national defense mobility and improvement of the ability of the United States to respond to security-related or other manmade emergencies and natural disasters.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall implement activities under the intelligent transportation system program, at a minimum—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to expedite, in both metropolitan and rural areas, deployment and integration of intelligent transportation systems for consumers of passenger and freight transportation;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure that Federal, State, and local transportation officials have adequate knowledge of intelligent transportation systems for consideration in the transportation planning process;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve regional cooperation and operations planning for effective intelligent transportation system deployment;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to promote the innovative use of private resources in support of intelligent transportation system development;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to facilitate, in cooperation with the motor vehicle industry, the introduction of vehicle-based safety enhancing systems;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support the application of intelligent transportation systems that increase the safety and efficiency of commercial motor vehicle operations;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop a workforce capable of developing, operating, and maintaining intelligent transportation systems;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide continuing support for operations and maintenance of intelligent transportation systems; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure a systems approach that includes cooperation among vehicles, infrastructure, and users.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53002/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to section 513 the 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<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Secretary shall conduct an ongoing intelligent transportation system program—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to research, develop, and operationally test intelligent transportation systems; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide technical assistance in the nationwide application of those systems as a component of the surface transportation systems of the United States.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Intelligent transportation system research projects and operational tests funded pursuant to this chapter shall encourage and not displace public-private partnerships or private sector investment in those tests and projects.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation With Governmental, Private, and Educational Entities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out the intelligent transportation system program in cooperation with State and local governments and other public entities, the private sector firms of the United States, the Federal laboratories, and institutions of higher education, including historically Black colleges and universities and other minority institutions of higher education.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation With Federal Officials. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the intelligent transportation system program, the Secretary shall consult with the heads of other Federal agencies, as appropriate.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Assistance, Training, and Information. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may provide technical assistance, training, and information to State and local governments seeking to implement, operate, maintain, or evaluate intelligent transportation system technologies and services.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation Planning. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may provide funding to support adequate consideration of transportation systems management and operations, including intelligent transportation systems, within metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information Clearinghouse. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintain a repository for technical and safety data collected as a result of federally sponsored projects carried out under this chapter; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make, on request, that information (except for proprietary information and data) readily available to all users of the repository at an appropriate cost.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreement. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may enter into an agreement with a third party for the maintenance of the repository for technical and safety data under paragraph (1)(A).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal financial assistance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary enters into an agreement with an entity for the maintenance of the repository, the entity shall be eligible for Federal financial assistance under this section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of information. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Information in the repository shall not be subject to sections 552 and 555 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advisory Committee. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish an Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary on carrying out this chapter.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Advisory Committee shall have no more than 20 members, be balanced between metropolitan and rural interests, and include, at a minimum—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative from a State highway department;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative from a local highway department who is not from a metropolitan planning organization;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative from a State, local, or regional transit agency;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative from a metropolitan planning organization;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a private sector user of intelligent transportation system technologies;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an academic researcher with expertise in computer science or another information science field related to intelligent transportation systems, and who is not an expert on transportation issues;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an academic researcher who is a civil engineer;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an academic researcher who is a social scientist with expertise in transportation issues;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative from a nonprofit group representing the intelligent transportation system industry;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative from a public interest group concerned with safety;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">“(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative from a public interest group concerned with the impact of the transportation system on land use and residential patterns; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">“(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">members with expertise in planning, safety, telecommunications, utilities, and operations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Advisory Committee shall, at a minimum, perform the following duties:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provide input into the development of the intelligent transportation system aspects of the strategic plan under section 508.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Review, at least annually, areas of intelligent transportation systems research being considered for funding by the Department, to determine—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether these activities are likely to advance either the state-of-the-practice or state-of-the-art in intelligent transportation systems;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the intelligent transportation system technologies are likely to be deployed by users, and if not, to determine the barriers to deployment; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the appropriate roles for government and the private sector in investing in the research and technologies being considered.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1 of each year after the date of enactment of the Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all recommendations made by the Advisory Committee during the preceding calendar year;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an explanation of the manner in which the Secretary has implemented those recommendations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for recommendations not implemented, the reasons for rejecting the recommendations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of federal advisory committee act. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Advisory Committee shall be subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Guidelines and requirements. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall issue guidelines and requirements for the reporting and evaluation of operational tests and deployment projects carried out under this chapter.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Objectivity and independence. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The guidelines and requirements issued under subparagraph (A) shall include provisions to ensure the objectivity and independence of the reporting entity so as to avoid any real or apparent conflict of interest or potential influence on the outcome by parties to any such test or deployment project or by any other formal evaluation carried out under this chapter.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The guidelines and requirements issued under subparagraph (A) shall establish reporting funding levels based on the size and scope of each test or project that ensure adequate reporting of the results of the test or project.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any survey, questionnaire, or interview that the Secretary considers necessary to carry out the reporting of any test, deployment project, or program assessment activity under this chapter shall not be subject to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53003/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to section 514 (as added by section 53002) the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e46106" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“515. General authorities and requirements.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53004" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="53004">SEC. 53004. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53004/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 515 (as added by section 53003) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="516">“SEC. 516. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research and development </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out a comprehensive program of intelligent transportation system research and development, and operational tests of intelligent vehicles, intelligent infrastructure systems, and other similar activities that are necessary to carry out this chapter.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority Areas. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under the program, the Secretary shall give higher priority to funding projects that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhance mobility and productivity through improved traffic management, incident management, transit management, freight management, road weather management, toll collection, traveler information, or highway operations systems and remote sensing products;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use interdisciplinary approaches to develop traffic management strategies and tools to address multiple impacts of congestion concurrently;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address traffic management, incident management, transit management, toll collection traveler information, or highway operations systems;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporate research on the potential impact of environmental, weather, and natural conditions on intelligent transportation systems, including the effects of cold climates;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhance intermodal use of intelligent transportation systems for diverse groups, including for emergency and health-related services;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhance safety through improved crash avoidance and protection, crash and other notification, commercial motor vehicle operations, and infrastructure-based or cooperative safety systems; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitate the integration of intelligent infrastructure, vehicle, and control technologies.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal Share. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share payable on account of any project or activity carried out under subsection (a) shall not exceed 80 percent.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53004/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to section 515 (as added by section 53003) the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e46180" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“516. Research and development.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53005" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="53005">SEC. 53005. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AND STANDARDS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53005/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 516 (as added by section 53004) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="517">“SEC. 517. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National architecture and standards </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development, implementation, and maintenance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In accordance with section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note; 110 Stat. 783; 115 Stat. 1241), the Secretary shall develop and maintain a national ITS architecture and supporting ITS standards and protocols to promote the use of systems engineering methods in the widespread deployment and evaluation of intelligent transportation systems as a component of the surface transportation systems of the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interoperability and efficiency. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the maximum extent practicable, the national ITS architecture and supporting ITS standards and protocols shall promote interoperability among, and efficiency of, intelligent transportation systems and technologies implemented throughout the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of standards development organizations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall support the development and maintenance of standards and protocols using the services of such standards development organizations as the Secretary determines to be necessary and whose memberships are comprised of, and represent, the surface transportation and intelligent transportation systems industries.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards for National Policy Implementation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary finds that a standard is necessary for implementation of a nationwide policy relating to user fee collection or other capability requiring nationwide uniformity, the Secretary, after consultation with stakeholders, may establish and require the use of that standard.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provisional Standards. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary finds that the development or balloting of an intelligent transportation system standard jeopardizes the timely achievement of the objectives described in subsection (a), the Secretary may establish a provisional standard, after consultation with affected parties, using, to the maximum extent practicable, the work product of appropriate standards development organizations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Period of effectiveness. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A provisional standard established under paragraph (1) shall be published in the Federal Register and remain in effect until the appropriate standards development organization adopts and publishes a standard.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conformity With National Architecture. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall ensure that intelligent transportation system projects carried out using amounts made available from the Highway Trust Fund, including amounts made available to deploy intelligent transportation systems, conform to the appropriate regional ITS architecture, applicable standards, and protocols developed under subsection (a) or (c).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discretion of the secretary. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, at the discretion of the Secretary, may offer an exemption from paragraph (1) for projects designed to achieve specific research objectives outlined in the national intelligent transportation system program plan or the surface transportation research and development strategic plan developed under section 508.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53005/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to section 516 (as added by section 53004) the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e46268" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“517. National architecture and standards.”.</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53006" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="53006">SEC. 53006. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE AND VEHICLE-TO-INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPLOYMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53006/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 517 (as added by section 53005) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="518">“SEC. 518. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications systems deployment </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assesses the status of dedicated short-range communications technology and applications developed through research and development;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">analyzes the known and potential gaps in short-range communications technology and applications;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">defines a recommended implementation path for dedicated short-range communications technology and applications that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is based on the assessment described in paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">takes into account the analysis described in paragraph (2);</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes guidance on the relationship of the proposed deployment of dedicated short-range communications to the National ITS Architecture and ITS Standards; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensures competition by not preferencing the use of any particular frequency for vehicle to infrastructure operations.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Review. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall enter into agreements with the National Research Council and an independent third party with subject matter expertise for the review of the report described in subsection (a).”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dE/tIII/s53006/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 517 (as added by section 53005) the following:<foreign id="warning-d671084e46336" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" table-type="subformat" line-rules="no-gen" blank-lines-before="0" blank-lines-after="0"><compsdtd:tgroup cols="1"><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="I42">“518. 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and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for fiscal year 2012 and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount that is equal to 95 percent of the full funding amount for the preceding fiscal year.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s7111et">16 U.S.C. 7111et</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in sections 101, 102, 203, 207, 208, 304, and 402, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s7112">16 U.S.C. 7112</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 102—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2008</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(2)(B), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in 2012</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the election</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/3/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)(A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (3)(B)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subparagraph (D)</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/3/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/3/C/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Governor of each eligible State shall notify the Secretary concerned of an election by an eligible county under this subsection not later than September 30, 2012, and each September 30 thereafter for each succeeding fiscal year.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/3/C/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (D) and moving the subparagraph so as to appear at the end of paragraph (1) of subsection (d); and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/3/C/ii/III" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to elect. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Governor of an eligible State fails to notify the Secretary concerned of the election for an eligible county by the date specified in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the eligible county shall be considered to have elected to expend 80 percent of the funds in accordance with paragraph (1)(A); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the remainder shall be available to the Secretary concerned to carry out projects in the eligible county to further the purpose described in section 202(b).”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s7113">16 U.S.C. 7113</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 103(d)(2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2011</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">each of fiscal years 2011 and 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s7122">16 U.S.C. 7122</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 202, by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Expenses. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A resource advisory committee may, in accordance with section 203, propose to use not more than 10 percent of the project funds of an eligible county for any fiscal year for administrative expenses associated with operating the resource advisory committee under this title.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s7124">16 U.S.C. 7124</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 204(e)(3)(B)(iii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and 2011</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">through 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s7125">16 U.S.C. 7125</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 205(a)(4), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2006</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s7128">16 U.S.C. 7128</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 208(b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2013</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s7142">16 U.S.C. 7142</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 302(a)(2)(A), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” after the semicolon; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/a/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s7144">16 U.S.C. 7144</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 304(b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2013</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stA/s100101/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure To Make Election.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each county that failed to make an election for fiscal year 2011 in accordance with section 102(d)(3)(A) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7112(d)(3)(A)), there shall be available to the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out projects to further the purpose described in section 202(b) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 7122(b)), from amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the amount that is equal to 15 percent of the total share of the State payment that otherwise would have been made to the county under that Act for fiscal year 2011.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stB" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment in Lieu of Taxes Program </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stB/s100111" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100111">SEC. 100111. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2013</quotedText>”.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Offsets </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100121" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100121">SEC. 100121. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PHASED RETIREMENT AUTHORITY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100121/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CSRS.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100121/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8331">5 U.S.C. 8331</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 8331—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100121/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (30) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100121/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (31) by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100121/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32">“(32) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Director</quotedText>’ means the Director of the Office of Personnel Management.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100121/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after section 8336 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8336a">“SEC. 8336a. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Phased retirement </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">composite retirement annuity</quotedText>’ means the annuity computed when a phased retiree attains full retirement status;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">full retirement status</quotedText>’ means that a phased retiree has ceased employment and is entitled, upon application, to a composite retirement annuity;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">phased employment</quotedText>’ means the less-than-full-time employment of a phased retiree;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">phased retiree</quotedText>’ means a retirement-eligible employee who—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">makes an election under subsection (b); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has not entered full retirement status;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">phased retirement annuity</quotedText>’ means the annuity payable under this section before full retirement;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">phased retirement percentage</quotedText>’ means the percentage which, when added to the working percentage for a phased retiree, produces a sum of 100 percent;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">phased retirement period</quotedText>’ means the period beginning on the date on which an individual becomes entitled to receive a phased retirement annuity and ending on the date on which the individual dies or separates from phased employment;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">phased retirement status</quotedText>’ means that a phased retiree is concurrently employed in phased employment and eligible to receive a phased retirement annuity;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">retirement-eligible employee</quotedText>’—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">means an individual who, if the individual separated from the service, would meet the requirements for retirement under subsection (a) or (b) of section 8336; but</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include an employee described in section 8335 after the date on which the employee is required to be separated from the service by reason of such section; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">working percentage</quotedText>’ means the percentage of full-time employment equal to the quotient obtained by dividing—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of hours per pay period to be worked by a phased retiree, as scheduled in accordance with subsection (b)(2); by</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of hours per pay period to be worked by an employee serving in a comparable position on a full-time basis.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With the concurrence of the head of the employing agency, and under regulations promulgated by the Director, a retirement-eligible employee who has been employed on a full-time basis for not less than the 3-year period ending on the date on which the retirement-eligible employee makes an election under this subsection may elect to enter phased retirement status.</content></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraph (B), at the time of entering phased retirement status, a phased retiree shall be appointed to a position for which the working percentage is 50 percent.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director may, by regulation, provide for working percentages different from the percentage specified under subparagraph (A), which shall be not less than 20 percent and not more than 80 percent.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The working percentage for a phased retiree may not be changed during the phased retiree’s phased retirement period.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less than 20 percent of the hours to be worked by a phased retiree shall consist of mentoring.</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director may, by regulation, provide for exceptions to the requirement under clause (i).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clause (i) shall not apply to a phased retiree serving in the United States Postal Service. Nothing in this clause shall prevent the application of clause (i) or (ii) with respect to a phased retiree serving in the Postal Regulatory Commission.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retiree—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not be employed in more than one position at any time; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may transfer to another position in the same or a different agency, only if the transfer does not result in a change in the working percentage.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A retirement-eligible employee may make not more than one election under this subsection during the retirement-eligible employee’s lifetime.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A retirement-eligible employee who makes an election under this subsection may not make an election under section 8343a.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided under this subsection, the phased retirement annuity for a phased retiree is the product obtained by multiplying—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of an annuity computed under section 8339 that would have been payable to the phased retiree if, on the date on which the phased retiree enters phased retirement status, the phased retiree had separated from service and retired under section 8336(a) or (b); by</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the phased retirement percentage for the phased retiree.</content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retirement annuity shall be paid in addition to the basic pay for the position to which a phased retiree is appointed during phased employment.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retirement annuity shall be adjusted in accordance with section 8340.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retirement annuity shall not be subject to reduction for any form of survivor annuity, shall not serve as the basis of the computation of any survivor annuity, and shall not be subject to any court order requiring a survivor annuity to be provided to any individual.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retirement annuity shall be subject to a court order providing for division, allotment, assignment, execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process on the same basis as other annuities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any reduction of a phased retirement annuity based on an election under section 8334(d)(2) shall be applied to the phased retirement annuity after computation under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any deposit, or election of an actuarial annuity reduction in lieu of a deposit, for military service or for creditable civilian service for which retirement deductions were not made or refunded shall be made by a retirement-eligible employee at or before the time the retirement-eligible employee enters phased retirement status. No such deposit may be made, or actuarial adjustment in lieu thereof elected, at the time a phased retiree enters full retirement status.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if a phased retiree does not make such a deposit and dies in service as a phased retiree, a survivor of the phased retiree shall have the same right to make such deposit as would have been available had the employee not entered phased retirement status and died in service.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a phased retiree makes an election for an actuarial annuity reduction under section 8334(d)(2) and dies in service as a phased retiree, the amount of any deposit upon which such actuarial reduction shall have been based shall be deemed to have been fully paid.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retirement annuity shall commence on the date on which a phased retiree enters phased employment.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No unused sick leave credit may be used in the computation of the phased retirement annuity.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All basic pay not in excess of the full-time rate of pay for the position to which a phased retiree is appointed shall be deemed to be basic pay for purposes of section 8334.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under such procedures as the Director may prescribe, a phased retiree may elect to enter full retirement status at any time. Upon making such an election, a phased retiree shall be entitled to a composite retirement annuity.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided otherwise under this subsection, a composite retirement annuity is a single annuity computed under regulations prescribed by the Director, equal to the sum of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of the phased retirement annuity as of the date of full retirement, before any reduction based on an election under section 8334(d)(2), and including any adjustments made under section 8340; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the product obtained by multiplying—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of an annuity computed under section 8339 that would have been payable at the time of full retirement if the individual had not elected a phased retirement and as if the individual was employed on a full-time basis in the position occupied during the phased retirement period and before any reduction for survivor annuity or reduction based on an election under section 8334(d)(2); by</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the working percentage.</content> </clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After computing a composite retirement annuity under paragraph (1), the Director shall adjust the amount of the annuity for any applicable reductions for a survivor annuity and any previously elected actuarial reduction under section 8334(d)(2).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A composite retirement annuity shall be adjusted in accordance with section 8340, except that subsection (c)(1) of that section shall not apply.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In computing a composite retirement annuity under paragraph (1)(B)(i), the unused sick leave to the credit of a phased retiree at the time of entry into full retirement status shall be adjusted by dividing the number of hours of unused sick leave by the working percentage.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under such procedures and conditions as the Director may provide, and with the concurrence of the head of the employing agency, a phased retiree may elect to terminate phased retirement status and return to a full-time work schedule.</content></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon entering a full-time work schedule based upon an election under paragraph (1), the phased retirement annuity of a phased retiree shall terminate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After the termination of a phased retirement annuity under this subsection, the individual’s rights under this subchapter shall be determined based on the law in effect at the time of any subsequent separation from service. For purposes of this subchapter or chapter 84, at time of the subsequent separation from service, the phased retirement period shall be treated as if it had been a period of part-time employment with the work schedule described in subsection (b)(2).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of section 8341—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the death of a phased retiree shall be deemed to be the death in service of an employee; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the phased retirement period shall be deemed to have been a period of part-time employment with the work schedule described in subsection (b)(2).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Employment of a phased retiree shall not be deemed to be part-time career employment, as defined in section 3401(2).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retiree is not eligible to apply for an annuity under section 8337.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">“(k) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of section 8341(h)(4), retirement shall be deemed to occur on the date on which a phased retiree enters into full retirement status.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">“(l) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of sections 8343 and 8351, and subchapter III of chapter 84, a phased retiree shall be deemed to be an employee.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">“(m) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retiree is not subject to section 8344.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="n">“(n) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of chapter 87, a phased retiree shall be deemed to be receiving basic pay at the rate of a full-time employee in the position to which the phased retiree is appointed.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100121/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the table of sections by inserting after the item relating to section 8336 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“8336a.</designator><label> Phased retirement.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100121/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FERS.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100121/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after section 8412 the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8412a">“SEC. 8412a. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Phased retirement </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">composite retirement annuity</quotedText>’ means the annuity computed when a phased retiree attains full retirement status;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">full retirement status</quotedText>’ means that a phased retiree has ceased employment and is entitled, upon application, to a composite retirement annuity;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">phased employment</quotedText>’ means the less-than-full-time employment of a phased retiree;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">phased retiree</quotedText>’ means a retirement-eligible employee who—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">makes an election under subsection (b); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has not entered full retirement status;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">phased retirement annuity</quotedText>’ means the annuity payable under this section before full retirement;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">phased retirement percentage</quotedText>’ means the percentage which, when added to the working percentage for a phased retiree, produces a sum of 100 percent;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">phased retirement period</quotedText>’ means the period beginning on the date on which an individual becomes entitled to receive a phased retirement annuity and ending on the date on which the individual dies or separates from phased employment;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">phased retirement status</quotedText>’ means that a phased retiree is concurrently employed in phased employment and eligible to receive a phased retirement annuity;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">retirement-eligible employee</quotedText>’—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">means an individual who, if the individual separated from the service, would meet the requirements for retirement under subsection (a) or (b) of section 8412; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an individual who, if the individual separated from the service, would meet the requirements for retirement under subsection (d) or (e) of section 8412; but</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include an employee described in section 8425 after the date on which the employee is required to be separated from the service by reason of such section; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">working percentage</quotedText>’ means the percentage of full-time employment equal to the quotient obtained by dividing—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of hours per pay period to be worked by a phased retiree, as scheduled in accordance with subsection (b)(2); by</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of hours per pay period to be worked by an employee serving in a comparable position on a full-time basis.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With the concurrence of the head of the employing agency, and under regulations promulgated by the Director, a retirement-eligible employee who has been employed on a full-time basis for not less than the 3-year period ending on the date on which the retirement-eligible employee makes an election under this subsection may elect to enter phased retirement status.</content></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subparagraph (B), at the time of entering phased retirement status, a phased retiree shall be appointed to a position for which the working percentage is 50 percent.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director may, by regulation, provide for working percentages different from the percentage specified under subparagraph (A), which shall be not less than 20 percent and not more than 80 percent.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The working percentage for a phased retiree may not be changed during the phased retiree’s phased retirement period.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less than 20 percent of the hours to be worked by a phased retiree shall consist of mentoring.</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director may, by regulation, provide for exceptions to the requirement under clause (i).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clause (i) shall not apply to a phased retiree serving in the United States Postal Service. Nothing in this clause shall prevent the application of clause (i) or (ii) with respect to a phased retiree serving in the Postal Regulatory Commission.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retiree—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not be employed in more than one position at any time; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may transfer to another position in the same or a different agency, only if the transfer does not result in a change in the working percentage.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A retirement-eligible employee may make not more than one election under this subsection during the retirement-eligible employee’s lifetime.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A retirement-eligible employee who makes an election under this subsection may not make an election under section 8420a.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided under this subsection, the phased retirement annuity for a phased retiree is the product obtained by multiplying—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of an annuity computed under section 8415 that would have been payable to the phased retiree if, on the date on which the phased retiree enters phased retirement status, the phased retiree had separated from service and retired under section 8412 (a) or (b); by</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the phased retirement percentage for the phased retiree.</content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retirement annuity shall be paid in addition to the basic pay for the position to which a phased retiree is appointed during the phased employment.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retirement annuity shall be adjusted in accordance with section 8462.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retirement annuity shall not be subject to reduction for any form of survivor annuity, shall not serve as the basis of the computation of any survivor annuity, and shall not be subject to any court order requiring a survivor annuity to be provided to any individual.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retirement annuity shall be subject to a court order providing for division, allotment, assignment, execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process on the same basis as other annuities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any deposit, or election of an actuarial annuity reduction in lieu of a deposit, for military service or for creditable civilian service for which retirement deductions were not made or refunded, shall be made by a retirement-eligible employee at or before the time the retirement-eligible employee enters phased retirement status. No such deposit may be made, or actuarial adjustment in lieu thereof elected, at the time a phased retiree enters full retirement status.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if a phased retiree does not make such a deposit and dies in service as a phased retiree, a survivor of the phased retiree shall have the same right to make such deposit as would have been available had the employee not entered phased retirement status and died in service.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retirement annuity shall commence on the date on which a phased retiree enters phased employment.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No unused sick leave credit may be used in the computation of the phased retirement annuity.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All basic pay not in excess of the full-time rate of pay for the position to which a phased retiree is appointed shall be deemed to be basic pay for purposes of sections 8422 and 8423.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under such procedures as the Director may prescribe, a phased retiree may elect to enter full retirement status at any time. Upon making such an election, a phased retiree shall be entitled to a composite retirement annuity.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided otherwise under this subsection, a composite retirement annuity is a single annuity computed under regulations prescribed by the Director, equal to the sum of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of the phased retirement annuity as of the date of full retirement, including any adjustments made under section 8462; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the product obtained by multiplying—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of an annuity computed under section 8412 that would have been payable at the time of full retirement if the individual had not elected a phased retirement and as if the individual was employed on a full-time basis in the position occupied during the phased retirement period and before any adjustment to provide for a survivor annuity; by</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the working percentage.</content> </clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After computing a composite retirement annuity under paragraph (1), the Director shall adjust the amount of the annuity for any applicable reductions for a survivor annuity.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A composite retirement annuity shall be adjusted in accordance with section 8462, except that subsection (c)(1) of that section shall not apply.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In computing a composite retirement annuity under paragraph (1)(B)(i), the unused sick leave to the credit of a phased retiree at the time of entry into full retirement status shall be adjusted by dividing the number of hours of unused sick leave by the working percentage.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under such procedures and conditions as the Director may provide, and with the concurrence of the head of employing agency, a phased retiree may elect to terminate phased retirement status and return to a full-time work schedule.</content></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon entering a full-time work schedule based on an election under paragraph (1), the phased retirement annuity of a phased retiree shall terminate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After termination of the phased retirement annuity under this subsection, the individual’s rights under this chapter shall be determined based on the law in effect at the time of any subsequent separation from service. For purposes of this chapter, at the time of the subsequent separation from service, the phased retirement period shall be treated as if it had been a period of part-time employment with the work schedule described in subsection (b)(2).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subchapter IV—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the death of a phased retiree shall be deemed to be the death in service of an employee;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">except for purposes of section 8442(b)(1)(A)(i), the phased retirement period shall be deemed to have been a period of part-time employment with the work schedule described in subsection (b)(2) of this section; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for purposes of section 8442(b)(1)(A)(i), the phased retiree shall be deemed to have been at the full-time rate of pay for the position occupied.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Employment of a phased retiree shall not be deemed to be part-time career employment, as defined in section 3401(2).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retiree is not eligible to receive an annuity supplement under section 8421.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">“(k) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subchapter III, a phased retiree shall be deemed to be an employee.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">“(l) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of section 8445(d), retirement shall be deemed to occur on the date on which a phased retiree enters into full retirement status.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">“(m) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retiree is not eligible to apply for an annuity under subchapter V.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="n">“(n) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A phased retiree is not subject to section 8468.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="o">“(o) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of chapter 87, a phased retiree shall be deemed to be receiving basic pay at the rate of a full-time employee in the position to which the phased retiree is appointed.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100121/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the table of sections by inserting after the item relating to section 8412 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc"> <referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“8412a.</designator><label> Phased retirement.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100121/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s72">26 U.S.C. 72</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exemption From 10-percent Additional Tax on Early Distributions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 72(t)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” at the end of clause (vi), by striking the period at the end of clause (vii) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or</quotedText>”, and by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">payments under a phased retirement annuity under section 8366a(a)(5) or 8412a(a)(5) of title 5, United States Code, or a composite retirement annuity under section 8366a(a)(1) or 8412a(a)(1) of such title.”</content> </clause></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100121/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8331">5 U.S.C. 8331 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the effective date of the implementing regulations issued by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100122" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100122">SEC. 100122. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ROLL-YOUR-OWN CIGARETTE MACHINES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100122/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d) of section 5702 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new flush sentence:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">“Such term shall include any person who for commercial purposes makes available for consumer use (including such consumer’s personal consumption or use under paragraph (1)) a machine capable of making cigarettes, cigars, or other tobacco products. A person making such a machine available for consumer use shall be deemed the person making the removal as defined by subsection (j) with respect to any tobacco products manufactured by such machine. A person who sells a machine directly to a consumer at retail for a consumer’s personal home use is not making a machine available for commercial purposes if such machine is not used at a retail premises and is designed to produce tobacco products only in personal use quantities.”</content></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100122/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s5702">26 U.S.C. 5702 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by this section shall apply to articles removed after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100123" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100123">SEC. 100123. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CHANGE IN FMAP INCREASE FOR DISASTER RECOVERY STATES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100123/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396d">42 U.S.C. 1396d note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accelerated Date for Prior Amendments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3204(b) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-96) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2013</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2012</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100123/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of 50 Percent in Fiscal Year 2013.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (B) of section 1905(aa)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(aa)(1)), as amended by section 3204(a) of Public Law 112-96, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">25 percent</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">25 percent (or 50 percent in the case of fiscal year 2013)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100123/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396d">42 U.S.C. 1396d note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall be effective as if included in the enactment of section 3204 of Public Law 112-96.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100124" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100124">SEC. 100124. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPEALS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100124/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation Requirements for Certain Exports Sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100124/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a) and (c) of section 55314 of title 46, United States Code, are repealed.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100124/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activities described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of section 55314 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">This section applies to export activity</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The activities specified in this subsection are export activities</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100124/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financing the Transportation of Agricultural Commodities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) of section 55316 of title 46, United States Code, is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100124/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100124/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum tonnage.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 55315(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subject to section 55314</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">specified in section 55314(b)</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100124/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Issuance and purchase of obligations and notification to congress of insufficiency.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 55316 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100124/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(1) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under subsections (a) and (b)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under subsection (b)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100124/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsections (a) and (b) and section 55314(a) of this title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (b)</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100124/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination of subchapter.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 55317 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sections 55314(a) and 55316(a) and (b)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 55316(b)</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tI/stC/s100125" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100125">SEC. 100125. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS FROM THE ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FUND. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 411(h) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1240a(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on annual payments. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the total annual payment to a certified State or Indian tribe under this subsection shall be not more than $15,000,000.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> </subtitle> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FLOOD INSURANCE </heading> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100201" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100201">SEC. 100201. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4001">42 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100202" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100202">SEC. 100202. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4004">42 U.S.C. 4004</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100202/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subtitle, the following definitions shall apply:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100202/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">100-year floodplain</term>” means that area which is subject to inundation from a flood having a 1-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100202/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">500-YEAR FLOODPLAIN.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">500-year floodplain</term>” means that area which is subject to inundation from a flood having a 0.2-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100202/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrator.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administrator</term>” means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100202/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National flood insurance program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">National Flood Insurance Program</term>” means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4011 et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100202/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Write your own.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Write Your Own</term>” means the cooperative undertaking between the insurance industry and the Federal Insurance Administration which allows participating property and casualty insurance companies to write and service standard flood insurance policies.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100202/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Common Terminology.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, any terms used in this subtitle shall have the meaning given to such terms under section 1370 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4121).</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100203" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100203">SEC. 100203. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100203/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1309(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4016(a)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 31, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2017</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100203/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Expiration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1319 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4026) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">July 31, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2017</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100204" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100204">SEC. 100204. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AVAILABILITY OF INSURANCE FOR MULTIFAMILY PROPERTIES. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1305 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4012) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100204/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(2)(A), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">not described in subsection (a) or (d)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">properties</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100204/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of Insurance for Multifamily Properties. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall make flood insurance available to cover residential properties of 5 or more residences. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the maximum coverage amount that the Administrator may make available under this subsection to such residential properties shall be equal to the coverage amount made available to commercial properties.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the ability of individuals residing in residential properties of 5 or more residences to obtain insurance for the contents and personal articles located in such residences.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100205">SEC. 100205. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REFORM OF PREMIUM RATE STRUCTURE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">To Exclude Certain Properties From Receiving Subsidized Premium Rates.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1307 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4014) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for any residential property which is not the primary residence of an individual; and</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“for—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any residential property which is not the primary residence of an individual;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any severe repetitive loss property;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any property that has incurred flood-related damage in which the cumulative amounts of payments under this title equaled or exceeded the fair market value of such property;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any business property; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any property which on or after the date of enactment of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 has experienced or sustained—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">substantial damage exceeding 50 percent of the fair market value of such property; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">substantial improvement exceeding 30 percent of the fair market value of such property; and”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No Extension of Subsidy to New Policies or Lapsed Policies. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall not provide flood insurance to prospective insureds at rates less than those estimated under subsection (a)(1), as required by paragraph (2) of that subsection, for—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any property not insured by the flood insurance program as of the date of enactment of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any property purchased after the date of enactment of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any policy under the flood insurance program that has lapsed in coverage, as a result of the deliberate choice of the holder of such policy; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any prospective insured who refuses to accept any offer for mitigation assistance by the Administrator (including an offer to relocate), including an offer of mitigation assistance—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">following a major disaster, as defined in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in connection with—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a repetitive loss property; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a severe repetitive loss property.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">severe repetitive loss property</quotedText>’ has the following meaning:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Single-family properties. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a property consisting of 1 to 4 residences, such term means a property that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is covered under a contract for flood insurance made available under this title; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has incurred flood-related damage—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which 4 or more separate claims payments have been made under flood insurance coverage under this chapter, with the amount of each such claim exceeding $5,000, and with the cumulative amount of such claims payments exceeding $20,000; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which at least 2 separate claims payments have been made under such coverage, with the cumulative amount of such claims exceeding the value of the property.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Multifamily properties. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a property consisting of 5 or more residences, such term shall have such meaning as the Director shall by regulation provide.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4014">42 U.S.C. 4014 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall become effective 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Estimates of Premium Rates.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1307(a)(1)(B) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4014(a)(1)(B)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (iii), by adding “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after clause (iii) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">all costs, as prescribed by principles and standards of practice in ratemaking adopted by the American Academy of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society, including—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an estimate of the expected value of future costs,</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all costs associated with the transfer of risk, and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the costs associated with an individual risk transfer with respect to risk classes, as defined by the Administrator,”</content> </subclause> </clause></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increase in Annual Limitation on Premium Increases.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1308(e) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015(e)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or (3)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">any properties</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under this title for</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">any properties within any single</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">within any single</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">10 percent</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">20 percent</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of section 1307(a)(2) shall be increased by 25 percent each year, until the average risk premium rate for such properties is equal to the average of the risk premium rates for properties described under paragraph (1).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Premium Payment Flexibility for New and Existing Policyholders.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1308 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Frequency of Premium Collection. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to any chargeable premium rate prescribed under this section, the Administrator shall provide policyholders that are not required to escrow their premiums and fees for flood insurance as set forth under section 102 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4012a) with the option of paying their premiums either annually or in more frequent installments.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100205/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4015">42 U.S.C. 4015 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section may be construed to affect the requirement under section 2(c) of the Act entitled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">An Act to extend the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes</quotedText>”, approved May 31, 2012 (Public Law 112-123), that the first increase in chargeable risk premium rates for residential properties which are not the primary residence of an individual take effect on July 1, 2012.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100207" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100207">SEC. 100207. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1308 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015), as amended by section 100205, is further amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Premium Adjustment To Reflect Current Risk of Flood. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (f), upon the effective date of any revised or updated flood insurance rate map under this Act, the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, or the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, any property located in an area that is participating in the national flood insurance program shall have the risk premium rate charged for flood insurance on such property adjusted to accurately reflect the current risk of flood to such property, subject to any other provision of this Act. Any increase in the risk premium rate charged for flood insurance on any property that is covered by a flood insurance policy on the effective date of such an update that is a result of such updating shall be phased in over a 5-year period, at the rate of 20 percent for each year following such effective date. In the case of any area that was not previously designated as an area having special flood hazards and that, pursuant to any issuance, revision, updating, or other change in a flood insurance map, becomes designated as such an area, the chargeable risk premium rate for flood insurance under this title that is purchased on or after the date of enactment of this subsection with respect to any property that is located within such area shall be phased in over a 5-year period, at the rate of 20 percent for each year following the effective date of such issuance, revision, updating, or change.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100208" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100208">SEC. 100208. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENFORCEMENT. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 102(f)(5) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4012a(f)(5)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100208/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$350</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$2,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100208/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the second sentence.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100209" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100209">SEC. 100209. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ESCROW OF FLOOD INSURANCE PAYMENTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100209/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) of section 102(d) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4012a(d)) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulated lending institutions. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal entities responsible for lending regulations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Federal entity for lending regulation (after consultation and coordination with the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council) shall, by regulation, direct that all premiums and fees for flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, for improved real estate or a mobile home, shall be paid to the regulated lending institution or servicer for any loan secured by the improved real estate or mobile home, with the same frequency as payments on the loan are made, for the duration of the loan. Except as provided in subparagraph (C), upon receipt of any premiums or fees, the regulated lending institution or servicer shall deposit such premiums and fees in an escrow account on behalf of the borrower. Upon receipt of a notice from the Administrator or the provider of the flood insurance that insurance premiums are due, the premiums deposited in the escrow account shall be paid to the provider of the flood insurance.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as may be required under applicable State law, a Federal entity for lending regulation may not direct or require a regulated lending institution to deposit premiums or fees for flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 in an escrow account on behalf of a borrower under subparagraph (A) or (B), if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the regulated lending institution has total assets of less than $1,000,000,000; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">on or before the date of enactment of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, the regulated lending institution—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a loan secured by residential improved real estate or a mobile home, was not required under Federal or State law to deposit taxes, insurance premiums, fees, or any other charges in an escrow account for the entire term of the loan; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">did not have a policy of consistently and uniformly requiring the deposit of taxes, insurance premiums, fees, or any other charges in an escrow account for loans secured by residential improved real estate or a mobile home.”</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Subsection (b) was repealed by section 25(b)(2) of Public Law 113–89.<b>]</b> </editorialNote> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100210" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100210">SEC. 100210. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MINIMUM DEDUCTIBLES FOR CLAIMS UNDER THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1312 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4019) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100210/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Director is</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator is”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100210/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum Annual Deductible. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pre-firm properties. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For any structure which is covered by flood insurance under this title, and on which construction or substantial improvement occurred on or before December 31, 1974, or before the effective date of an initial flood insurance rate map published by the Administrator under section 1360 for the area in which such structure is located, the minimum annual deductible for damage to such structure shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$1,500, if the flood insurance coverage for such structure covers loss of, or physical damage to, such structure in an amount equal to or less than $100,000; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$2,000, if the flood insurance coverage for such structure covers loss of, or physical damage to, such structure in an amount greater than $100,000.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Post-firm properties. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For any structure which is covered by flood insurance under this title, and on which construction or substantial improvement occurred after December 31, 1974, or after the effective date of an initial flood insurance rate map published by the Administrator under section 1360 for the area in which such structure is located, the minimum annual deductible for damage to such structure shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$1,000, if the flood insurance coverage for such structure covers loss of, or physical damage to, such structure in an amount equal to or less than $100,000; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$1,250, if the flood insurance coverage for such structure covers loss of, or physical damage to, such structure in an amount greater than $100,000.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100211" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100211">SEC. 100211. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONSIDERATIONS IN DETERMINING CHARGEABLE PREMIUM RATES. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1308 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015), as amended by this Act, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100211/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, after consultation with</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by regulation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">prescribe, after providing notice</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100211/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100211/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100211/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking the comma at the end and inserting a semicolon;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100211/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and</quotedText>” and inserting a semicolon;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100211/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100211/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adequate, on the basis of accepted actuarial principles, to cover the average historical loss year obligations incurred by the National Flood Insurance Fund.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100211/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the calculation of an ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">average historical loss year</quotedText>’—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes catastrophic loss years; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be computed in accordance with generally accepted actuarial principles.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100212" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100212">SEC. 100212. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESERVE FUND. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Chapter I of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4011 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 1310 (42 U.S.C. 4017) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1310A">“SEC. 1310A. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4017a">42 U.S.C. 4017a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESERVE FUND </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of Reserve Fund. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the flood insurance program authorized by this chapter, the Administrator shall establish in the Treasury of the United States a National Flood Insurance Reserve Fund (in this section referred to as the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Reserve Fund</quotedText>’) which shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be an account separate from any other accounts or funds available to the Administrator; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">be available for meeting the expected future obligations of the flood insurance program, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the payment of claims;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">claims adjustment expenses; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the repayment of amounts outstanding under any note or other obligation issued by the Administrator under section 1309(a).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reserve Ratio. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the phase-in requirements under subsection (d), the Reserve Fund shall maintain a balance equal to—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 percent of the sum of the total potential loss exposure of all outstanding flood insurance policies in force in the prior fiscal year; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such higher percentage as the Administrator determines to be appropriate, taking into consideration any circumstance that may raise a significant risk of substantial future losses to the Reserve Fund.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintenance of Reserve Ratio. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall have the authority to establish, increase, or decrease the amount of aggregate annual insurance premiums to be collected for any fiscal year necessary—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to maintain the reserve ratio required under subsection (b); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to achieve such reserve ratio, if the actual balance of such reserve is below the amount required under subsection (b).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Considerations. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In exercising the authority granted under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consider—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the expected operating expenses of the Reserve Fund;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the insurance loss expenditures under the flood insurance program;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any investment income generated under the flood insurance program; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other factor that the Administrator determines appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rates. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In exercising the authority granted under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall be subject to all other provisions of this Act, including any provisions relating to chargeable premium rates or annual increases of such rates.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of additional annual insurance premiums. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any agreement entered into by the Administrator, the Administrator shall ensure that all amounts attributable to the establishment or increase of annual insurance premiums under paragraph (1) are transferred to the Administrator for deposit into the Reserve Fund, to be available for meeting the expected future obligations of the flood insurance program as described in subsection (a)(2).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Phase-in Requirements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The phase-in requirements under this subsection are as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning in fiscal year 2013 and not ending until the fiscal year in which the ratio required under subsection (b) is achieved, in each such fiscal year the Administrator shall place in the Reserve Fund an amount equal to not less than 7.5 percent of the reserve ratio required under subsection (b).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amount satisfied. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As soon as the ratio required under subsection (b) is achieved, and except as provided in paragraph (3), the Administrator shall not be required to set aside any amounts for the Reserve Fund.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If at any time after the ratio required under subsection (b) is achieved, the Reserve Fund falls below the required ratio under subsection (b), the Administrator shall place in the Reserve Fund for that fiscal year an amount equal to not less than 7.5 percent of the reserve ratio required under subsection (b).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Reserve Ratio. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any given fiscal year, if the Administrator determines that the reserve ratio required under subsection (b) cannot be achieved, the Administrator shall submit a report to Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes and details the specific concerns of the Administrator regarding the consequences of the reserve ratio not being achieved;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">demonstrates how such consequences would harm the long-term financial soundness of the flood insurance program; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">indicates the maximum attainable reserve ratio for that particular fiscal year.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Investment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Treasury shall invest such amounts of the Reserve Fund as the Secretary determines advisable in obligations issued or guaranteed by the United States.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100213" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100213">SEC. 100213. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPAYMENT PLAN FOR BORROWING AUTHORITY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100213/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repayment Plan Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1309 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4016) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the exercise of the authority established under subsection (a), the Administrator shall transmit a schedule for repayment of such amounts to—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the Treasury;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In connection with any funds borrowed by the Administrator under the authority established in subsection (a), the Administrator, beginning 6 months after the date on which such funds are borrowed, and continuing every 6 months thereafter until such borrowed funds are fully repaid, shall submit a report on the progress of such repayment to—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the Treasury;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100213/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than the expiration of the 6-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit a report to the Congress setting forth options for repaying within 10 years all amounts, including any amounts previously borrowed but not yet repaid, owed pursuant to clause (2) of subsection (a) of section 1309 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4016(a)(2)).</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100214" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100214">SEC. 100214. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PAYMENT OF CONDOMINIUM CLAIMS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1312 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4019), as amended by section 100210, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment of Claims to Condominium Owners. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator may not deny payment for any damage to or loss of property which is covered by flood insurance to condominium owners who purchased such flood insurance separate and apart from the flood insurance purchased by the condominium association in which such owner is a member, based solely, or in any part, on the flood insurance coverage of the condominium association or others on the overall property owned by the condominium association.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100215">SEC. 100215. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4101a">42 U.S.C. 4101a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL MAPPING ADVISORY COUNCIL. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is established a council to be known as the Technical Mapping Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Council</quotedText>”).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall consist of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Administrator (or the designee thereof);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the Interior (or the designee thereof);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Agriculture (or the designee thereof);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (or the designee thereof); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">16 additional members appointed by the Administrator or the designee of the Administrator, who shall be—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a member of a recognized professional surveying association or organization;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a member of a recognized professional mapping association or organization;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a member of a recognized professional engineering association or organization;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a member of a recognized professional association or organization representing flood hazard determination firms;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative of the United States Geological Survey;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative of a recognized professional association or organization representing State geographic information;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/vii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative of State national flood insurance coordination offices;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/viii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a representative of the Corps of Engineers;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/ix" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a member of a recognized regional flood and storm water management organization;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/x" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">2 representatives of different State government agencies that have entered into cooperating technical partnerships with the Administrator and have demonstrated the capability to produce flood insurance rate maps;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/xi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xi">(xi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">2 representatives of different local government agencies that have entered into cooperating technical partnerships with the Administrator and have demonstrated the capability to produce flood insurance maps;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/xii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xii">(xii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a member of a recognized floodplain management association or organization;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/xiii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiii">(xiii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a member of a recognized risk management association or organization; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/1/E/xiv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiv">(xiv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State mitigation officer.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Members of the Council shall be appointed based on their demonstrated knowledge and competence regarding surveying, cartography, remote sensing, geographic information systems, or the technical aspects of preparing and using flood insurance rate maps. In appointing members under paragraph (1)(E), the Administrator shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that the membership of the Council has a balance of Federal, State, local, tribal, and private members, and includes geographic diversity, including representation from areas with coastline on the Gulf of Mexico and other States containing areas identified by the Administrator as at high risk for flooding or as areas having special flood hazards.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommend to the Administrator how to improve in a cost-effective manner the—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accuracy, general quality, ease of use, and distribution and dissemination of flood insurance rate maps and risk data; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">performance metrics and milestones required to effectively and efficiently map flood risk areas in the United States;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommend to the Administrator mapping standards and guidelines for—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">flood insurance rate maps; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data accuracy, data quality, data currency, and data eligibility;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommend to the Administrator how to maintain, on an ongoing basis, flood insurance rate maps and flood risk identification;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommend procedures for delegating mapping activities to State and local mapping partners;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommend to the Administrator and other Federal agencies participating in the Council—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methods for improving interagency and intergovernmental coordination on flood mapping and flood risk determination; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a funding strategy to leverage and coordinate budgets and expenditures across Federal agencies; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit an annual report to the Administrator that contains—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/6/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the activities of the Council;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/6/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of the status and performance of flood insurance rate maps and mapping activities to revise and update flood insurance rate maps, as required under section 100216; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/c/6/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of recommendations made by the Council to the Administrator.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Future Conditions Risk Assessment and Modeling Report.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall consult with scientists and technical experts, other Federal agencies, States, and local communities to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/d/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop recommendations on how to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/d/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that flood insurance rate maps incorporate the best available climate science to assess flood risks; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/d/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency uses the best available methodology to consider the impact of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/d/1/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the rise in the sea level; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/d/1/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">future development on flood risk; and</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/d/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, prepare written recommendations in a future conditions risk assessment and modeling report and to submit such recommendations to the Administrator.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibility of the administrator.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator, as part of the ongoing program to review and update National Flood Insurance Program rate maps under section 100216, shall incorporate any future risk assessment submitted under paragraph (1)(B) in any such revision or update.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chairperson.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The members of the Council shall elect 1 member to serve as the chairperson of the Council (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chairperson</quotedText>”).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To ensure that the Council’s recommendations are consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with national digital spatial data collection and management standards, the Chairperson shall consult with the Chairperson of the Federal Geographic Data Committee (established pursuant to Office of Management and Budget Circular A-16).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Members of the Council shall receive no additional compensation by reason of their service on the Council.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/h" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Meetings and Actions.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/h/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall meet not less frequently than twice each year at the request of the Chairperson or a majority of its members, and may take action by a vote of the majority of the members.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/h/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial meeting.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator, or a person designated by the Administrator, shall request and coordinate the initial meeting of the Council.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chairperson may appoint officers to assist in carrying out the duties of the Council under subsection (c).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/j" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Staff.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/j/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Staff of fema.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the request of the Chairperson, the Administrator may detail, on a nonreimbursable basis, personnel of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist the Council in carrying out its duties.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/j/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Staff of other federal agencies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon request of the Chairperson, any other Federal agency that is a member of the Council may detail, on a nonreimbursable basis, personnel to assist the Council in carrying out its duties.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/k" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Powers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section, the Council may hold hearings, receive evidence and assistance, provide information, and conduct research, as it considers appropriate.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/l" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator, on an annual basis, shall report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives, and the Office of Management and Budget on the—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/l/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations made by the Council;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/l/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">actions taken by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address such recommendations to improve flood insurance rate maps and flood risk data; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100215/l/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any recommendations made by the Council that have been deferred or not acted upon, together with an explanatory statement.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100216">SEC. 100216. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4101b">42 U.S.C. 4101b</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL FLOOD MAPPING PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reviewing, Updating, and Maintaining Maps.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator, in coordination with the Technical Mapping Advisory Council established under section 100215, shall establish an ongoing program under which the Administrator shall review, update, and maintain National Flood Insurance Program rate maps in accordance with this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mapping.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Administrator shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify, review, update, maintain, and publish National Flood Insurance Program rate maps with respect to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all populated areas and areas of possible population growth located within the 100-year floodplain;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all populated areas and areas of possible population growth located within the 500-year floodplain;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">areas of residual risk, including areas that are protected by levees, dams, and other flood control structures;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/1/A/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">areas that could be inundated as a result of the failure of a levee, dam, or other flood control structure; </content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/1/A/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">areas that are protected by non-structural flood mitigation features; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/1/A/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the level of protection provided by flood control structures and by non-structural flood mitigation features;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish or update flood-risk zone data in all such areas, and make estimates with respect to the rates of probable flood caused loss for the various flood risk zones for each such area; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use, in identifying, reviewing, updating, maintaining, or publishing any National Flood Insurance Program rate map required under this section or under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4011 et seq.), the most accurate topography and elevation data available.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mapping elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each map updated under this section shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the accuracy of current ground elevation data used for hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of flooding sources and mapping of the flood hazard and wherever necessary acquire new ground elevation data utilizing the most up-to-date geospatial technologies in accordance with guidelines and specifications of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop National Flood Insurance Program flood data on a watershed basis—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide the most technically effective and efficient studies and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to eliminate, to the maximum extent possible, discrepancies in base flood elevations between adjacent political subdivisions.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other inclusions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In updating maps under this section, the Administrator shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any relevant information on coastal inundation from—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/3/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an applicable inundation map of the Corps of Engineers; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/3/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration relating to storm surge modeling;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any relevant information of the United States Geological Survey on stream flows, watershed characteristics, and topography that is useful in the identification of flood hazard areas, as determined by the Administrator;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any relevant information on land subsidence, coastal erosion areas, changing lake levels, and other flood-related hazards;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any relevant information or data of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Geological Survey relating to the best available science regarding future changes in sea levels, precipitation, and intensity of hurricanes; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/b/3/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other relevant information as may be recommended by the Technical Mapping Advisory Committee.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In updating and maintaining maps under this section, the Administrator shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish standards to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that maps are adequate for—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/c/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">flood risk determinations; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/c/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use by State and local governments in managing development to reduce the risk of flooding; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitate identification and use of consistent methods of data collection and analysis by the Administrator, in conjunction with State and local governments, in developing maps for communities with similar flood risks, as determined by the Administrator; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish maps in a format that is—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">digital geospatial data compliant;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">compliant with the open publishing and data exchange standards established by the Open Geospatial Consortium; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/c/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">aligned with official data defined by the National Geodetic Survey.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Communication and Outreach.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">before commencement of any mapping or map updating process, notify each community affected of the model or models that the Administrator plans to use in such process and provide an explanation of why such model or models are appropriate;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide each community affected a 30-day period beginning upon notification under subparagraph (A) to consult with the Administrator regarding the appropriateness, with respect to such community, of the mapping model or models to be used; provided that consultation by a community pursuant to this subparagraph shall not waive or otherwise affect any right of the community to appeal any flood hazard determinations;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">upon completion of the first Independent Data Submission, transmit a copy of such Submission to the affected community, provide the affected community a 30-day period during which the community may provide data to Administrator that can be used to supplement or modify the existing data, and incorporate any data that is consistent with prevailing engineering principles;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">work with States, local communities, and property owners to identify areas and features described in subsection (b)(1)(A)(v);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">work to enhance communication and outreach to States, local communities, and property owners about the effects—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/E/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">of any potential changes to National Flood Insurance Program rate maps that may result from the mapping program required under this section; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/E/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that any such changes may have on flood insurance purchase requirements;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">engage with local communities to enhance communication and outreach to the residents of such communities, including tenants (with regard to contents insurance), on the matters described under subparagraph (E); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">not less than 30 days before issuance of any preliminary map, notify the Senators for each State affected and each Member of the House of Representatives for each congressional district affected by the preliminary map in writing of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/G/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimated schedule for—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/G/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">community meetings regarding the preliminary map;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/G/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publication of notices regarding the preliminary map in local newspapers; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/G/i/III" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the commencement of the appeals process regarding the map; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/G/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimated number of homes and businesses that will be affected by changes contained in the preliminary map, including how many structures will be that were not previously located in an area having special flood hazards will be located within such an area under the preliminary map; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/1/H" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">upon the issuance of any proposed map and any notice of an opportunity to make an appeal relating to the proposed map, notify the Senators for each State affected each Member of the House of Representatives for each congressional district affected by the proposed map of any action taken by the Administrator with respect to the proposed map or an appeal relating to the proposed map.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The communication and outreach activities required under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notifying property owners when their properties become included in, or when they are excluded from, an area covered by the mandatory flood insurance purchase requirement under section 102 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4012a);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">educating property owners regarding the flood risk and reduction of this risk in their community, including the continued flood risks to areas that are no longer subject to the flood insurance mandatory purchase requirement;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">educating property owners regarding the benefits and costs of maintaining or acquiring flood insurance, including, where applicable, lower-cost preferred risk policies under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4011 et seq.) for such properties and the contents of such properties;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">educating property owners about flood map revisions and the process available to such owners to appeal proposed changes in flood elevations through their community, including by notifying local radio and television stations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/d/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encouraging property owners to maintain or acquire flood insurance coverage.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Community Remapping Request.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the adoption by the Administrator of any recommendation by the Technical Mapping Advisory Council for reviewing, updating, or maintaining National Flood Insurance Program rate maps in accordance with this section, a community that believes that its flood insurance rates in effect prior to adoption would be affected by the adoption of such recommendation may submit a request for an update of its rate maps, which may be considered at the Administrator’s sole discretion. The Administrator shall establish a protocol for the evaluation of such community map update requests.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100216/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $400,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2017.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100217" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100217">SEC. 100217. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SCOPE OF APPEALS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1363 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100217/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100217/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and designating areas having special flood hazards</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">flood elevations</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100217/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such determinations</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such determinations and designations</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100217/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100217/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and designations of areas having special flood hazards</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">flood elevation determinations</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100217/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending the third sentence to read as follows: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The sole grounds for appeal shall be the possession of knowledge or information indicating that (1) the elevations being proposed by the Administrator with respect to an identified area having special flood hazards are scientifically or technically incorrect, or (2) the designation of an identified special flood hazard area is scientifically or technically incorrect.</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100218" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100218">SEC. 100218. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SCIENTIFIC RESOLUTION PANEL. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100218/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter III of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 1363 (42 U.S.C. 4104) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1363A">“SEC. 1363A. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4104-1">42 U.S.C. 4104-1</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SCIENTIFIC RESOLUTION PANEL </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Pursuant to the authority provided under section 1363(e), the Administrator shall make available an independent review panel, to be known as the Scientific Resolution Panel, to any community—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">that has—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">filed a timely map appeal in accordance with section 1363;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">completed 60 days of consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on the appeal; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not allowed more than 120 days, or such longer period as may be provided by the Administrator by waiver, to pass since the end of the appeal period; or</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that has received an unsatisfactory ruling under the map revision process established pursuant to section 1360(f).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appeals by owners and lessees. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a community and an owner or lessee of real property within the community appeal a proposed determination of a flood elevation under section 1363(b), upon the request of the community—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the owner or lessee shall submit scientific and technical data relating to the appeals to the Scientific Resolution Panel; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Scientific Resolution Panel shall make a determination with respect to the appeals in accordance with subsection (c).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of paragraph (1)(B), an ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">unsatisfactory ruling</quotedText>’ means that a community—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">received a revised Flood Insurance Rate Map from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, via a Letter of Final Determination, after September 30, 2008, and prior to the date of enactment of this section;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has subsequently applied for a Letter of Map Revision or Physical Map Revision with the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has received an unfavorable ruling on their request for a map revision.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Scientific Resolution Panel made available under subsection (a) shall consist of 5 members with expertise that relates to the creation and study of flood hazard maps and flood insurance. The Scientific Resolution Panel may include representatives from Federal agencies not involved in the mapping study in question and from other impartial experts. Employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency may not serve on the Scientific Resolution Panel.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Following deliberations, and not later than 90 days after its formation, the Scientific Resolution Panel shall issue a determination of resolution of the dispute. Such determination shall set forth recommendations for the base flood elevation determination or the designation of an area having special flood hazards that shall be reflected in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Basis. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The determination of the Scientific Resolution Panel shall be based on—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data previously provided to the Administrator by the community, and, in the case of a dispute submitted under subsection (a)(2), an owner or lessee of real property in the community; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data provided by the Administrator.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No alternative determinations permissible. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Scientific Resolution Panel—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall provide a determination of resolution of a dispute that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is either in favor of the Administrator or in favor of the community on each distinct element of the dispute; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a dispute submitted under subsection (a)(2), is in favor of the Administrator, in favor of the community, or in favor of the owner or lessee of real property in the community on each distinct element of the dispute; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not offer as a resolution any other alternative determination.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of determination. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Binding. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The recommendations of the Scientific Resolution Panel shall be binding on all appellants and not subject to further judicial review unless the Administrator determines that implementing the determination of the panel would—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">pose a significant threat due to failure to identify a substantial risk of special flood hazards; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">violate applicable law.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Written justification not to enforce. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Administrator elects not to implement the determination of the Scientific Resolution Panel pursuant to subparagraph (A), then not later than 60 days after the issuance of the determination, the Administrator shall issue a written justification explaining such election.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appeal of determination not to enforce. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Administrator elects not to implement the determination of the Scientific Resolution Panel pursuant to subparagraph (A), the community may appeal the determination of the Administrator as provided for under section 1363(g).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maps Used for Insurance and Mandatory Purchase Requirements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to any community that has a dispute that is being considered by the Scientific Resolution Panel formed pursuant to this subsection, the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall ensure that for each such community that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Flood Insurance Rate Map described in the most recently issued Letter of Final Determination shall be in force and effect with respect to such community; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">flood insurance shall continue to be made available to the property owners and residents of the participating community.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100218/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4104">42 U.S.C. 4104</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100218/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1363(e) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104(e)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an independent scientific body or appropriate Federal agency for advice</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Scientific Resolution Panel provided for in section 1363A</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100218/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Judicial review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The first sentence of section 1363(g) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104(g)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Any appellant</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Except as provided in section 1363A, any appellant</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100219" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100219">SEC. 100219. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REMOVAL OF LIMITATION ON STATE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR UPDATING FLOOD MAPS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1360(f)(2) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4101(f)(2)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, but which may not exceed 50 percent of the cost of carrying out the requested revision or update</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100220" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100220">SEC. 100220. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4101c">42 U.S.C. 4101c</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COORDINATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100220/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interagency Budget Crosscut and Coordination Report.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100220/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Administrator, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the heads of each Federal department or agency carrying out activities under sections 100215 and 100216 shall work together to ensure that flood risk determination data and geospatial data are shared among Federal agencies in order to coordinate the efforts of the Nation to reduce its vulnerability to flooding hazards.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100220/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the submission of the budget of the United States Government by the President to Congress, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the United States Geological Survey, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Corps of Engineers, and other Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate authorizing and appropriating committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives an interagency budget crosscut and coordination report, certified by the Secretary or head of each such agency, that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100220/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contains an interagency budget crosscut report that displays relevant sections of the budget proposed for each of the Federal agencies working on flood risk determination data and digital elevation models, including any planned interagency or intra-agency transfers; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100220/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes how the efforts aligned with such sections complement one another.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100220/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties of the Administrator.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out sections 100215 and 100216, the Administrator shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100220/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">participate, pursuant to section 216 of the E-Government Act of 2002 (44 U.S.C. 3501 note), in the establishment of such standards and common protocols as are necessary to assure the interoperability of geospatial data for all users of such information;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100220/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinate with, seek assistance and cooperation of, and provide a liaison to the Federal Geographic Data Committee pursuant to the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-16 and Executive Order 12906 (43 U.S.C. 1457 note; relating to the National Spatial Data Infrastructure) for the implementation of and compliance with such standards;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100220/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">integrate with, leverage, and coordinate funding of, to the maximum extent practicable, the current flood mapping activities of each unit of State and local government;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100220/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">integrate with, leverage, and coordinate, to the maximum extent practicable, the current geospatial activities of other Federal agencies and units of State and local government; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100220/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop a funding strategy to leverage and coordinate budgets and expenditures, and to maintain or establish joint funding and other agreement mechanisms with other Federal agencies and units of State and local government to share in the collection and utilization of geospatial data among all governmental users.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100221" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100221">SEC. 100221. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERAGENCY COORDINATION STUDY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100221/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall enter into a contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to conduct a study on how the Federal Emergency Management Agency—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100221/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">should improve interagency and intergovernmental coordination on flood mapping, including a funding strategy to leverage and coordinate budgets and expenditures; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100221/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">can establish joint funding mechanisms with other Federal agencies and units of State and local government to share the collection and utilization of data among all governmental users.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100221/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall require that, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subtitle, the National Academy of Public Administration shall report the findings of the study required under subsection (a) to—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100221/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100221/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100221/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100221/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100222" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100222">SEC. 100222. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NOTICE OF FLOOD INSURANCE AVAILABILITY UNDER RESPA. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 5(b) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 (12 U.S.C. 2604(b)), as amended by section 1450 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 111-203; 124 Stat. 2174), is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">“(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An explanation of flood insurance and the availability of flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program or from a private insurance company, whether or not the real estate is located in an area having special flood hazards.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100223" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100223">SEC. 100223. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PARTICIPATION IN STATE DISASTER CLAIMS MEDIATION PROGRAMS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Chapter I of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4011 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 1313 (42 U.S.C. 4020) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1314">“SEC. 1314. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4021">42 U.S.C. 4021</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PARTICIPATION IN STATE DISASTER CLAIMS MEDIATION PROGRAMS </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement To Participate. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of the occurrence of a major disaster, as defined in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122), that may have resulted in flood damage covered under the national flood insurance program established under this title and other personal lines residential property insurance coverage offered by a State regulated insurer, upon a request made by the insurance commissioner of a State (or such other official responsible for regulating the business of insurance in the State) for the participation of representatives of the Administrator in a program sponsored by such State for nonbinding mediation of insurance claims resulting from a major disaster, the Administrator shall cause representatives of the national flood insurance program to participate in such a State program where claims under the national flood insurance program are involved to expedite settlement of flood damage claims resulting from such disaster.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extent of Participation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In satisfying the requirements of subsection (a), the Administrator shall require that each representative of the Administrator—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be certified for purposes of the national flood insurance program to settle claims against such program resulting from such disaster in amounts up to the limits of policies under such program;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">attend State-sponsored mediation meetings regarding flood insurance claims resulting from such disaster at such times and places as may be arranged by the State;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">participate in good-faith negotiations toward the settlement of such claims with policyholders of coverage made available under the national flood insurance program; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">finalize the settlement of such claims on behalf of the national flood insurance program with such policyholders.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Representatives of the Administrator shall at all times coordinate their activities with insurance officials of the State and representatives of insurers for the purposes of consolidating and expediting settlement of claims under the national flood insurance program resulting from such disaster.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifications of Mediators. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State mediator participating in State-sponsored mediation under this section shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a member in good standing of the State bar in the State in which the mediation is to occur with at least 2 years of practical experience; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an active member of such bar for at least 1 year prior to the year in which such mediator’s participation is sought; or</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a retired trial judge from any United States jurisdiction who was a member in good standing of the bar in the State in which the judge presided for at least 5 years prior to the year in which such mediator’s participation is sought.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mediation Proceedings and Documents Privileged. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As a condition of participation, all statements made and documents produced pursuant to State-sponsored mediation involving representatives of the Administrator shall be deemed privileged and confidential settlement negotiations made in anticipation of litigation.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Liability, Rights, or Obligations Not Affected. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Participation in State-sponsored mediation, as described in this section does not—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">affect or expand the liability of any party in contract or in tort; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">affect the rights or obligations of the parties, as established—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in any regulation issued by the Administrator, including any regulation relating to a standard flood insurance policy;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">under this title; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">under any other provision of Federal law.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Participation in State-sponsored mediation shall not alter, change, or modify the original exclusive jurisdiction of United States courts, as set forth in this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost Limitation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the Administrator or a representative of the Administrator to pay additional mediation fees relating to flood insurance claims associated with a State-sponsored mediation program in which such representative of the Administrator participates.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of the occurrence of a major disaster that results in flood damage claims under the national flood insurance program and that does not result in any loss covered by a personal lines residential property insurance policy—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">this section shall not apply; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provisions of the standard flood insurance policy under the national flood insurance program and the appeals process established under section 205 of the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 4011 note) and the regulations issued pursuant to such section shall apply exclusively.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Representatives of the Administrator. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">representatives of the Administrator</quotedText>’ means representatives of the national flood insurance program who participate in the appeals process established under section 205 of the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 4011 note).”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100224">SEC. 100224. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4081">42 U.S.C. 4081 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OVERSIGHT AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS OF INSURANCE COMPANIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of Biennial Reports.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">To the administrator.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 20 days after the date of enactment of this Act, each property and casualty insurance company participating in the Write Your Own program shall submit to the Administrator any biennial report required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be prepared in the prior 5 years by such company.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">To gao.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 10 days after the submission of the biennial reports under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall submit all such reports to the Comptroller General of the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice to congress of failure to comply.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall notify and report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives on any property and casualty insurance company participating in the Write Your Own program that failed to submit its biennial reports as required under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to comply.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A property and casualty insurance company participating in the Write Your Own program which fails to comply with the reporting requirement under this subsection or the requirement under section 62.23(j)(1) of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to biennial audit of the flood insurance financial statements) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount of not more than $1,000 per day for each day that the company remains in noncompliance with either such requirement.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Methodology To Determine Reimbursed Expenses.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall develop a methodology for determining the appropriate amounts that property and casualty insurance companies participating in the Write Your Own program should be reimbursed for selling, writing, and servicing flood insurance policies and adjusting flood insurance claims on behalf of the National Flood Insurance Program. The methodology shall be developed using actual expense data for the flood insurance line and can be derived from—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">flood insurance expense data produced by the property and casualty insurance companies;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">flood insurance expense data collected by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a combination of the methodologies described in paragraphs (1) and (2).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of Expense Reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To develop the methodology established under subsection (b), the Administrator may require each property and casualty insurance company participating in the Write Your Own program to submit a report to the Administrator, in a format determined by the Administrator and within 60 days of the request, that details the expense levels of each such company for selling, writing, and servicing standard flood insurance policies and adjusting and servicing claims.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEMA Rulemaking on Reimbursement of Expenses Under the Write Your Own Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall issue a rule to formulate revised expense reimbursements to property and casualty insurance companies participating in the Write Your Own program for their expenses (including their operating and administrative expenses for adjustment of claims) in selling, writing, and servicing standard flood insurance policies, including how such companies shall be reimbursed in both catastrophic and noncatastrophic years. Such reimbursements shall be structured to ensure reimbursements track the actual expenses, including standard business costs and operating expenses, of such companies as closely as practicably possible.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report of the Administrator.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the effective date of the final rule issued pursuant to subsection (d), the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report containing—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the specific rationale and purposes of such rule;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reasons for the adoption of the policies contained in such rule; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the degree to which such rule accurately represents the true operating costs and expenses of property and casualty insurance companies participating in the Write Your Own program.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO Study and Report on Expenses of Write Your Own Program.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/f/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the effective date of the final rule issued pursuant to subsection (d), the Comptroller General of the United States shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/f/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct a study on the efficacy, adequacy, and sufficiency of the final rules issued pursuant to subsection (d); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/f/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives on the findings of the study conducted under subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/f/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting the study and report required under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/f/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may use any previous findings, studies, or reports that the Comptroller General previously completed on the Write Your Own program;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/f/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall determine if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/f/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the final rule issued pursuant to subsection (d) allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to access adequate information regarding the actual expenses of property and casualty insurance companies participating in the Write Your Own program; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/f/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the actual reimbursements paid out under the final rule issued pursuant to subsection (d) accurately reflect the expenses reported by property and casualty insurance companies participating in the Write Your Own program, including the standard business costs and operating expenses of such companies; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100224/f/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall analyze the effect of the final rule issued pursuant to subsection (d) on the level of participation of property and casualty insurers in the Write Your Own program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100225">SEC. 100225. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MITIGATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mitigation Assistance Grants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104c) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsections (b), (d), (f), (g), (h), (k), and (m);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (c), (e), (i), and (j) as subsections (b), (c), (e), and (f), respectively;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking the last sentence and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“Such financial assistance shall be made available—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to States and communities in the form of grants under this section for carrying out mitigation activities;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to States and communities in the form of grants under this section for carrying out mitigation activities that reduce flood damage to severe repetitive loss structures; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to property owners in the form of direct grants under this section for carrying out mitigation activities that reduce flood damage to individual structures for which 2 or more claim payments for losses have been made under flood insurance coverage under this title if the Administrator, after consultation with the State and community, determines that neither the State nor community in which such a structure is located has the capacity to manage such grants.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), as so redesignated, in the first sentence—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and provides protection against</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provides for reduction of</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and may be included in a multihazard mitigation plan</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), as so redesignated—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) Use of amounts.—</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end of the first sentence and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement of consistency with approved mitigation plan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts provided under this section may be used only for mitigation activities that are consistent with mitigation plans that are approved by the Administrator and identified under paragraph (4).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) and inserting the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements of technical feasibility, cost effectiveness, and interest of national flood insurance fund. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator may approve only mitigation activities that the Administrator determines—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are technically feasible and cost-effective; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will eliminate future payments from the National Flood Insurance Fund for severe repetitive loss structures through an acquisition or relocation activity.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Considerations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall take into consideration recognized ancillary benefits.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/5/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (3);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/5/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), as so redesignated—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/5/D/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Director</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Such activities may</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Eligible activities under a mitigation plan may</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/5/D/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraphs (E) and (H);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/5/D/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (D), (F), and (G) as subparagraphs (E), (G), and (H), respectively;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/5/D/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">elevation, relocation, or floodproofing of utilities (including equipment that serves structures);”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/5/D/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the development or update of mitigation plans by a State or community which meet the planning criteria established by the Administrator, except that the amount from grants under this section that may be used under this subparagraph may not exceed $50,000 for any mitigation plan of a State or $25,000 for any mitigation plan of a community;”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/5/D/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (H); as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/5/D/vii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other mitigation activities not described in subparagraphs (A) through (G) or the regulations issued under subparagraph (H), that are described in the mitigation plan of a State or community; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">without regard to the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (d), and if the State applied for and was awarded at least $1,000,000 in grants available under this section in the prior fiscal year, technical assistance to communities to identify eligible activities, to develop grant applications, and to implement grants awarded under this section, not to exceed $50,000 to any 1 State in any fiscal year.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/5/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility of demolition and rebuilding of properties. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall consider as an eligible activity the demolition and rebuilding of properties to at least base flood elevation or greater, if required by the Administrator or if required by any State regulation or local ordinance, and in accordance with criteria established by the Administrator.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (c), as so redesignated, the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matching Requirement. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator may provide grants for eligible mitigation activities as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Severe repetitive loss structures. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of mitigation activities to severe repetitive loss structures, in an amount up to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">100 percent of all eligible costs, if the activities are approved under subsection (c)(2)(A)(i); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the expected savings to the National Flood Insurance Fund from expected avoided damages through acquisition or relocation activities, if the activities are approved under subsection (c)(2)(A)(ii).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repetitive loss structures. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of mitigation activities to repetitive loss structures, in an amount up to 90 percent of all eligible costs.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other mitigation activities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of all other mitigation activities, in an amount up to 75 percent of all eligible costs.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)(2), as so redesignated—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/7/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">certified under subsection (g)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">required under subsection (d)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/7/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">3 times the amount</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the amount</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/a/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsections:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure To Make Grant Award Within 5 Years. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For any application for a grant under this section for which the Administrator fails to make a grant award within 5 years of the date of the application, the grant application shall be considered to be denied and any funding amounts allocated for such grant applications shall remain in the National Flood Mitigation Fund under section 1367 of this title and shall be made available for grants under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Community. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">community</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a political subdivision that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has zoning and building code jurisdiction over a particular area having special flood hazards; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is participating in the national flood insurance program; or</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a political subdivision of a State, or other authority, that is designated by political subdivisions, all of which meet the requirements of subparagraph (A), to administer grants for mitigation activities for such political subdivisions.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repetitive loss structure. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">repetitive loss structure</quotedText>’ has the meaning given such term in section 1370.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Severe repetitive loss structure. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">severe repetitive loss structure</quotedText>’ means a structure that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is covered under a contract for flood insurance made available under this title; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has incurred flood-related damage—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which 4 or more separate claims payments have been made under flood insurance coverage under this title, with the amount of each such claim exceeding $5,000, and with the cumulative amount of such claims payments exceeding $20,000; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which at least 2 separate claims payments have been made under such coverage, with the cumulative amount of such claims exceeding the value of the insured structure.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elimination of Grants Program for Repetitive Insurance Claims Properties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter I of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 is amended by striking section 1323 (42 U.S.C. 4030).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elimination of Pilot Program for Mitigation of Severe Repetitive Loss Properties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter III of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 is amended by striking section 1361A (42 U.S.C. 4102a).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Flood Insurance Fund.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1310(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4017(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (6), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” after the semicolon;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (7), by striking the semicolon and inserting a period; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraphs (8) and (9).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Flood Mitigation Fund.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1367 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104d) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/e/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in each fiscal year, amounts from the National Flood Insurance Fund not to exceed $90,000,000 and to remain available until expended, of which—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not more than $40,000,000 shall be available pursuant to subsection (a) of this section for assistance described in section 1366(a)(1);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not more than $40,000,000 shall be available pursuant to subsection (a) of this section for assistance described in section 1366(a)(2); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not more than $10,000,000 shall be available pursuant to subsection (a) of this section for assistance described in section 1366(a)(3);”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/e/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1366(i)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1366(e)</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sections 1366 and 1323</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1366</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/e/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsections:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on Offsetting Collections. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, amounts made available pursuant to this section shall not be subject to offsetting collections through premium rates for flood insurance coverage under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continued Availability and Reallocation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any amounts made available pursuant to subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of subsection (b)(1) that are not used in any fiscal year shall continue to be available for the purposes specified in the subparagraph of subsection (b)(1) pursuant to which such amounts were made available, unless the Administrator determines that reallocation of such unused amounts to meet demonstrated need for other mitigation activities under section 1366 is in the best interest of the National Flood Insurance Fund.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1304(b)(4) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4011(b)(4)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/f/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (B); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100225/f/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E) as subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D), respectively.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100226">SEC. 100226. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4101">42 U.S.C. 4101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FLOOD PROTECTION STRUCTURE ACCREDITATION TASK FORCE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">flood protection structure accreditation requirements</quotedText>” means the requirements established under section 65.10 of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations, for levee systems to be recognized on maps created for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">National Committee on Levee Safety</quotedText>” means the Committee on Levee Safety established under section 9003 of the National Levee Safety Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 3302); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">task force</quotedText>” means the Flood Protection Structure Accreditation Task Force established under subsection (b).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator and the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, in cooperation with the National Committee on Levee Safety, shall jointly establish a Flood Protection Structure Accreditation Task Force.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Developing process.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The task force shall develop a process to better align the information and data collected by or for the Corps of Engineers under the Inspection of Completed Works Program with the flood protection structure accreditation requirements so that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information and data collected for either purpose can be used interchangeably; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information and data collected by or for the Corps of Engineers under the Inspection of Completed Works Program is sufficient to satisfy the flood protection structure accreditation requirements.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Gathering recommendations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The task force shall gather, and consider in the process developed under subparagraph (A), recommendations from interested persons in each region relating to the information, data, and accreditation requirements described in subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Considerations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the process under paragraph (2), the task force shall consider changes to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the information and data collected by or for the Corps of Engineers under the Inspection of Completed Works Program; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the flood protection structure accreditation requirements.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a reduction in the level of public safety and flood control provided by accredited levees, as determined by the Administrator for purposes of this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator and the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall implement the process developed by the task force under subsection (b) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and shall complete the process under subsection (b) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator and the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, in cooperation with the National Committee on Levee Safety, shall jointly submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives reports concerning the activities of the task force and the implementation of the process developed by the task force under subsection (b), including—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an interim report, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a final report, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100226/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The task force shall terminate on the date of submission of the report under subsection (d)(2).</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100227">SEC. 100227. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4011">42 U.S.C. 4011 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FLOOD IN PROGRESS DETERMINATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall review—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the processes and procedures for determining that a flood event has commenced or is in progress for purposes of flood insurance coverage made available under the National Flood Insurance Program;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the processes and procedures for providing public notification that such a flood event has commenced or is in progress;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the processes and procedures regarding the timing of public notification of flood insurance requirements and availability; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/a/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effects and implications that weather conditions, including rainfall, snowfall, projected snowmelt, existing water levels, and other conditions, have on the determination that a flood event has commenced or is in progress.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit a report to Congress that describes—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the results and conclusions of the review under paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any actions taken, or proposed actions to be taken, by the Administrator to provide for more precise and technical processes and procedures for determining that a flood event has commenced or is in progress.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date of Policies Covering Properties Affected by Flooding of the Missouri River in 2011.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible coverage.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible coverage</quotedText>” means coverage under a new contract for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program, or a modification to coverage under an existing flood insurance contract, for property damaged by the flooding of the Missouri River that commenced on June 1, 2011, that was purchased or made during the period beginning May 1, 2011, and ending June 6, 2011.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective dates.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 1306(c) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4013(c)), or any other provision of law, any eligible coverage shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be deemed to take effect on the date that is 30 days after the date on which all obligations for the eligible coverage (including completion of the application and payment of any initial premiums owed) are satisfactorily completed; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cover damage to property occurring after the effective date described in subparagraph (A) that resulted from the flooding of the Missouri River that commenced on June 1, 2011, if the property did not suffer damage or loss as a result of such flooding before the effective date described in subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100227/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timely Notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Administrator submits the report required under subsection (a)(2), the Administrator shall, taking into consideration the results of the review under subsection (a)(1)(B), develop procedures for providing timely notification, to the extent practicable, to policyholders who have purchased flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program within 30 days of a determination of a flood in progress and who may be affected by the flood of the determination and how the determination may affect their coverage.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100228" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100228">SEC. 100228. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CLARIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL COVERAGE LIMITS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1306(b) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4013(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100228/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100228/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the case of any residential property</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the case of any residential building designed for the occupancy of from 1 to 4 families</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100228/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall be made available to every insured upon renewal and every applicant for insurance so as to enable such insured or applicant to receive coverage up to a total amount (including such limits specified in paragraph (1)(A)(i)) of $250,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall be made available, with respect to any single such building, up to an aggregate liability (including such limits specified in paragraph (1)(A)(i)) of $250,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100228/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100228/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the case of any nonresidential property, including churches,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the case of any nonresidential building, including a church,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100228/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall be made available to every insured upon renewal and every applicant for insurance, in respect to any single structure, up to a total amount (including such limit specified in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1), as applicable) of $500,000 for each structure and $500,000 for any contents related to each structure</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall be made available with respect to any single such building, up to an aggregate liability (including such limits specified in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1), as applicable) of $500,000, and coverage shall be made available up to a total of $500,000 aggregate liability for contents owned by the building owner and $500,000 aggregate liability for each unit within the building for contents owned by the tenant</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100229">SEC. 100229. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LOCAL DATA REQUIREMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no area or community participating in the National Flood Insurance Program that is or includes a community that is identified by the Administrator as Community Identification Number 360467 and impacted by the Jamaica Bay flooding source or identified by the Administrator as Community Identification Number 360495 may be or become designated as an area having special flood hazards for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, unless the designation is made on the basis of—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">flood hazard analyses of hydrologic, hydraulic, or coastal flood hazards that have been properly calibrated and validated, and are specific and directly relevant to the geographic area being studied; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ground elevation information of sufficient accuracy and precision to meet the guidelines of the Administration for accuracy at the 95 percent confidence level.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remapping.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remapping required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Administrator determines that an area described in subsection (a) has been designated as an area of special flood hazard on the basis of information that does not comply with the requirements under subsection (a), the Administrator shall revise and update any National Flood Insurance Program rate map for the area—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">using information that complies with the requirements under subsection (a); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in accordance with the procedures established under section 1363 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104) for flood elevation determinations.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim period.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A National Flood Insurance Program rate map in effect on the date of enactment of this Act for an area for which the Administrator has made a determination under paragraph (1) shall continue in effect with respect to the area during the period—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">beginning on the date of enactment of this Act; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ending on the date on which the Administrator determines that the requirements under section 1363 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104) for flood elevation determinations have been met with respect to a revision and update under paragraph (1) of a National Flood Insurance Program rate map for the area.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall issue a preliminary National Flood Insurance Program rate map resulting from a revision and update required under paragraph (1) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Risk premium rate clarification.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a revision and update required under paragraph (1) results in a reduction in the risk premium rate for a property in an area for which the Administrator has made a determination under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/4/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">calculate the difference between the reduced risk premium rate and the risk premium rate paid by a policyholder with respect to the property during the period—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/4/A/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">beginning on the date on which the National Flood Insurance Program rate map in effect for the area on the date of enactment of this Act took effect; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/4/A/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ending on the date on which the revised or updated National Flood Insurance Program rate map takes effect; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/4/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reimburse the policyholder an amount equal to such difference.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/b/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 1310 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4017), there shall be available to the Administrator from premiums deposited in the National Flood Insurance Fund pursuant to subsection (d) of such section 1310, of amounts not otherwise obligated, the amount necessary to carry out this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), this section shall cease to have effect on the effective date of a National Flood Insurance Program rate map revised and updated under subsection (b)(1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100229/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b)(4) shall cease to have effect on the date on which the Administrator has made all reimbursements required under subsection (b)(4).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100230">SEC. 100230. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4014">42 U.S.C. 4014 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ELIGIBILITY FOR FLOOD INSURANCE FOR PERSONS RESIDING IN COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE MADE ADEQUATE PROGRESS ON THE RECONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF A FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility for Flood Insurance Coverage.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including section 1307(e) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4014(e))), a person residing in a community that the Administrator determines has made adequate progress on the reconstruction or improvement of a flood protection system that will afford flood protection for a 100-year floodplain (without regard to the level of Federal funding of or participation in the construction, reconstruction, or improvement), shall be eligible for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the person resides in a community that is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at a risk premium rate that does not exceed the risk premium rate that would be chargeable if the flood protection system had been completed.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adequate progress.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reconstruction or improvement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of paragraph (1), the Administrator shall determine that a community has made adequate progress on the reconstruction or improvement of a flood protection system if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">100 percent of the project cost has been authorized;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not less than 60 percent of the project cost has been secured or appropriated;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a/2/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not less than 50 percent of the flood protection system has been assessed as being without deficiencies; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a/2/A/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reconstruction or improvement has a project schedule that does not exceed 5 years, beginning on the date on which the reconstruction or construction of the improvement commences.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Considerations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In determining whether a flood protection system has been assessed as being without deficiencies, the Administrator shall consider the requirements under section 65.10 of chapter 44, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor thereto.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Date of commencement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subparagraph (A)(iv) of this paragraph and subsection (b)(2)(B), the date of commencement of the reconstruction or improvement of a flood protection system that is undergoing reconstruction or improvement on the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be the date on which the owner of the flood protection system submits a request under paragraph (3).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Request for determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The owner of a flood protection system that is undergoing reconstruction or improvement on the date of enactment of this Act may submit to the Administrator a request for a determination under paragraph (2) that the community in which the flood protection system is located has made adequate progress on the reconstruction or improvement of the flood protection system.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit the Administrator from making a determination under paragraph (2) for any community in which a flood protection system is not undergoing reconstruction or improvement on the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination of Eligibility.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adequate continuing progress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall issue rules to establish a method of determining whether a community has made adequate continuing progress on the reconstruction or improvement of a flood protection system that includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a requirement that the Administrator shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">consult with the owner of the flood protection system—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/1/A/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">6 months after the date of a determination under subsection (a);</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/1/A/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">18 months after the date of a determination under subsection (a); and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/1/A/i/III" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">36 months after the date of a determination under subsection (a); and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">after each consultation under clause (i), determine whether the reconstruction or improvement is reasonably likely to be completed in accordance with the project schedule described in subsection (a)(2)(A)(iv); and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a requirement that, if the Administrator makes a determination under subparagraph (A)(ii) that reconstruction or improvement is not reasonably likely to be completed in accordance with the project schedule, the Administrator shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 30 days after the date of the determination, notify the owner of the flood protection system of the determination and provide the rationale and evidence for the determination; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide the owner of the flood protection system the opportunity to appeal the determination.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall terminate the eligibility for flood insurance coverage under subsection (a) for persons residing in a community with respect to which the Administrator made a determination under subsection (a) if—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Administrator determines that the community has not made adequate continuing progress; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the reconstruction or construction of the improvement commences, the project has not been completed.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person whose eligibility would otherwise be terminated under paragraph (2)(B) shall continue to be eligible to purchase flood insurance coverage described in subsection (a) if the Administrator determines—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the community has made adequate continuing progress on the reconstruction or improvement of a flood protection system; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">there is a reasonable expectation that the reconstruction or improvement of the flood protection system will be completed not later than 1 year after the date of the determination under this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Risk premium rate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Administrator terminates the eligibility of persons residing in a community to purchase flood insurance coverage described in subsection (a), the Administrator shall establish an appropriate risk premium rate for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program for persons residing in the community that purchased flood insurance coverage before the date on which the termination of eligibility takes effect, taking into consideration the then-current state of the flood protection system.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Authority.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (a), in exceptional and exigent circumstances, the Administrator may, in the Administrator’s sole discretion, determine that a person residing in a community, which is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program, that has begun reconstruction or improvement of a flood protection system that will afford flood protection for a 100-year floodplain (without regard to the level of Federal funding of or participation in the reconstruction or improvement) shall be eligible for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program at a risk premium rate that does not exceed the risk premium rate that would be chargeable if the flood protection system had been completed, provided—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the community makes a written request for the determination setting forth the exceptional and exigent circumstances, including why the community cannot meet the criteria for adequate progress set forth in under subsection (a)(2)(A) and why immediate relief is necessary;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Administrator submits a written report setting forth findings of the exceptional and exigent circumstances on which the Administrator based an affirmative determination to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives not later than 15 days before making the determination; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/c/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the eligibility for flood insurance coverage at a risk premium rate determined under this subsection terminates no later than 1 year after the date on which the Administrator makes the determination.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon termination of eligibility under paragraph (1)(C), a community may submit another request pursuant to paragraph (1)(A). The Administrator may make no more than two determinations under paragraph (1) with respect to persons residing within any single requesting community.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100230/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority provided under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall terminate two years after the enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100231">SEC. 100231. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDIES AND REPORTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Improving the National Flood Insurance Program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study and submit a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives, on—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of flood insurance policy holders currently insuring—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a residential structure up to the maximum available coverage amount, as established in section 61.6 of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations, of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/a/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$250,000 for the structure; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/a/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$100,000 for the contents of such structure; or</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a commercial structure up to the maximum available coverage amount, as established in section 61.6 of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations, of $500,000;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the increased losses the National Flood Insurance Program would have sustained during the 2004 and 2005 hurricane season if the National Flood Insurance Program had insured all policyholders up to the maximum conforming loan limit for fiscal year 2006 of $417,000, as established under section 302(b)(2) of the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act (12 U.S.C. 1717(b)(2));</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the availability in the private marketplace of flood insurance coverage in amounts that exceed the current limits of coverage amounts established in section 61.6 of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">what effect, if any—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">raising the current limits of coverage amounts established in section 61.6 of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations, would have on the ability of private insurers to continue providing flood insurance coverage; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reducing the current limits of coverage amounts established in section 61.6 of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations, would have on the ability of private insurers to provide sufficient flood insurance coverage to effectively replace the current level of flood insurance coverage being provided under the National Flood Insurance Program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4027a">42 U.S.C. 4027a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report of the Administrator on Activities Under the National Flood Insurance Program.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall, on an annual basis, submit a full report on the operations, activities, budget, receipts, and expenditures of the National Flood Insurance Program for the preceding 12-month period to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the committees described in paragraph (1) not later than 3 months following the end of each fiscal year.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the current financial condition and income statement of the National Flood Insurance Fund established under section 1310 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4017), including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">premiums paid into such Fund;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">policy claims against such Fund; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expenses in administering such Fund;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number and face value of all policies issued under the National Flood Insurance Program that are in force;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description and summary of the losses attributable to repetitive loss structures;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description and summary of all losses incurred by the National Flood Insurance Program due to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/D/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">hurricane related damage; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/D/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">nonhurricane related damage;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amounts made available by the Administrator for mitigation assistance under section 1366(c)(4) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104c(c)(4)), as so redesignated by this Act, for the purchase of properties substantially damaged by flood for that fiscal year, and the actual number of flood damaged properties purchased and the total cost expended to purchase such properties;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimate of the Administrator as to the average historical loss year, and the basis for that estimate;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimate of the Administrator as to the maximum amount of claims that the National Flood Insurance Program would have to expend in the event of a catastrophic year;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/H" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the average—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/H/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amount of insurance carried per flood insurance policy;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/H/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">premium per flood insurance policy; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/H/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">loss per flood insurance policy; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/b/3/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of claims involving damages in excess of the maximum amount of flood insurance available under the National Flood Insurance Program and the sum of the amount of all damages in excess of such amount.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO Study on Pre-FIRM Structures.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study and submit a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives, on the—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">composition of the remaining pre-FIRM structures that are explicitly receiving discounted premium rates under section 1307 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4014), including the historical basis for the receipt of such subsidy and the extent to which pre-FIRM structures are currently owned by the same owners of the property at the time of the original National Flood Insurance Program rate map;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">number and fair market value of such structures;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">respective income level of the owners of such structures;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">number of times each such structure has been sold since 1968, including specific dates, sales price, and any other information the Secretary determines appropriate;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">total losses incurred by such structures since the establishment of the National Flood Insurance Program compared to the total losses incurred by all structures that are charged a nondiscounted premium rate;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/c/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">total cost of foregone premiums since the establishment of the National Flood Insurance Program, as a result of the subsidies provided to such structures;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/c/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">annual cost as a result of the subsidies provided to such structures;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/c/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the premium income collected and the losses incurred by the National Flood Insurance Program as a result of such explicitly subsidized structures compared to the premium income collected and the losses incurred by such Program as a result of structures that are charged a nondiscounted premium rate, on a State-by-State basis; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/c/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the options for eliminating the subsidy to such structures.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO Review of FEMA Contractors.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States, in conjunction with the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct a review of the 3 largest contractors the Administrator uses in administering the National Flood Insurance Program; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, submit a report on the findings of such review to the Administrator, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study and Report on Graduated Risk.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/e/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall enter into a contract under which the National Academy of Sciences shall conduct a study exploring methods for understanding graduated risk behind levees and the associated land development, insurance, and risk communication dimensions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/e/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents of study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under this paragraph shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/e/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">research, review, and recommend current best practices for estimating direct annualized flood losses behind levees for residential and commercial structures;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/e/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">rank each best practice recommended under clause (i) based on the best value, balancing cost, scientific integrity, and the inherent uncertainties associated with all aspects of the loss estimate, including geotechnical engineering, flood frequency estimates, economic value, and direct damages;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/e/1/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">research, review, and identify current best floodplain management and land use practices behind levees that effectively balance social, economic, and environmental considerations as part of an overall flood risk management strategy;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/e/1/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify areas in which the best floodplain management and land use practices described in clause (iii) have proven effective and recommend methods and processes by which such practices could be applied more broadly across the United States, given the variety of different flood risks, State and local legal frameworks, and evolving judicial opinions;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/e/1/B/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">research, review, and identify a variety of flood insurance pricing options for flood hazards behind levees that are actuarially sound and based on the flood risk data developed using the 3 best practices recommended under clause (i) that have the best value as determined under clause (ii);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/e/1/B/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate and recommend methods to reduce insurance costs through creative arrangements between insureds and insurers while keeping a clear accounting of how much financial risk is being borne by various parties such that the entire risk is accounted for, including establishment of explicit limits on disaster aid or other assistance in the event of a flood; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/e/1/B/vii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">taking into consideration the recommendations under clauses (i) through (iii), recommend approaches to communicate the associated risks to community officials, homeowners, and other residents of communities.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100231/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The contract under paragraph (1)(A) shall provide that not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Academy of Sciences shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the study under paragraph (1) that includes the information and recommendations required under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100232">SEC. 100232. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REINSURANCE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEMA and GAO Reports on Privatization.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator and the Comptroller General of the United States shall each—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct a separate study to assess a broad range of options, methods, and strategies for privatizing the National Flood Insurance Program; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate with recommendations for the best manner to accomplish the privatization described in paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Private Risk-management Initiatives.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator may carry out such private risk-management initiatives as are otherwise authorized under applicable law, as the Administrator considers appropriate to determine the capacity of private insurers, reinsurers, and financial markets to assist communities, on a voluntary basis only, in managing the full range of financial risks associated with flooding.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reinsurance Assessment.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Private market pricing assessment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assesses the capacity of the private reinsurance, capital, and financial markets to assist communities, on a voluntary basis, in managing the full range of financial risks associated with flooding by requesting proposals to assume a portion of the insurance risk of the National Flood Insurance Program;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes any responses to the request for proposals under subparagraph (A);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/c/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">assesses whether the rates and terms contained in any proposals received by the Administrator are—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/c/1/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reasonable and appropriate; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/c/1/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in an amount sufficient to maintain the ability of the National Flood Insurance Program to pay claims;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/c/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the extent to which carrying out the proposals received by the Administrator would minimize the likelihood that the Administrator would use the borrowing authority under section 1309 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4016);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/c/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes fluctuations in historical reinsurance rates; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/c/1/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes an economic cost-benefit analysis of the impact on the National Flood Insurance Program if the Administrator were to exercise the authority under section 1335(a)(2) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4055(a)(2)), as added by this section, to secure reinsurance of coverage provided by the National Flood Insurance Program from the private market.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Protocol for release of data.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall develop a protocol, including adequate privacy protections, to provide for the release of data sufficient to conduct the assessment required under paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reinsurance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 1331(a)(2) (42 U.S.C. 4051(a)(2)), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including as reinsurance of coverage provided by the flood insurance program</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, on such terms</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 1332(c)(2) (42 U.S.C. 4052(c)(2)), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or reinsurance</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">flood insurance coverage</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 1335(a) (42 U.S.C. 4055(a))—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Director</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Private reinsurance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator is authorized to secure reinsurance of coverage provided by the flood insurance program from the private market at rates and on terms determined by the Administrator to be reasonable and appropriate, in an amount sufficient to maintain the ability of the program to pay claims.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 1346(a) (42 U.S.C. 4082(a))—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for the purpose of</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">securing reinsurance of insurance coverage provided by the program or for the purpose of</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">estimating</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Estimating</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">receiving</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Receiving</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4/D/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">making</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Making</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4/D/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>’</quotedText>” and inserting a period;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">otherwise</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Otherwise</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/4/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Placing reinsurance coverage on insurance provided by such program.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/d/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 1370(a)(3) (42 U.S.C. 4121(a)(3)), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">include any</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">include any organization or person that is authorized to engage in the business of insurance under the laws of any State, subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 pursuant to section 13(a) or 15(d) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) and 78o(d)), or authorized by the Administrator to assume reinsurance on risks insured by the flood insurance program;</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4027b">42 U.S.C. 4027b</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment of Claims-paying Ability.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/e/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment required.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/e/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30 of each year, the Administrator shall conduct an assessment of the ability of the National Flood Insurance Program to pay claims.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/e/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Private market reinsurance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment under this paragraph for any year in which the Administrator exercises the authority under section 1335(a)(2) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4055(a)(2)), as added by this section, to secure reinsurance of coverage provided by the National Flood Insurance Program from the private market shall include information relating the use of private sector reinsurance and reinsurance equivalents by the Administrator, whether or not the Administrator used the borrowing authority under section 1309 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4016).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/e/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">First assessment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall conduct the first assessment required under this paragraph not later than September 30, 2012.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/e/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Considerations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting an assessment under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall take into consideration regional concentrations of coverage written by the National Flood Insurance Program, peak flood zones, and relevant mitigation measures.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual report of the administrator of activities under the national flood insurance program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/e/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include the results of each assessment in the report required under section 100231(b); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100232/e/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 30 days after the date on which the Administrator completes an assessment required under paragraph (1), make the results of the assessment available to the public.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100233" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100233">SEC. 100233. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO STUDY ON BUSINESS INTERRUPTION AND ADDITIONAL LIVING EXPENSES COVERAGES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100233/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study concerning—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100233/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the availability of additional living expenses and business interruption coverage in the private marketplace for flood insurance;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100233/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the feasibility of allowing the National Flood Insurance Program to offer such coverage at the option of the consumer;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100233/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimated cost to consumers if the National Flood Insurance Program priced such optional coverage at true actuarial rates;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100233/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the impact such optional coverage would have on consumer participation in the National Flood Insurance Program; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100233/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the fiscal impact such optional coverage would have upon the National Flood Insurance Fund if such optional coverage were included in the National Flood Insurance Program, as described in paragraph (2), at the price described in paragraph (3).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100233/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study under subsection (a).</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100234" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100234">SEC. 100234. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4013a">42 U.S.C. 4013a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">POLICY DISCLOSURES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100234/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in addition to any other disclosures that may be required, each policy under the National Flood Insurance Program shall state all conditions, exclusions, and other limitations pertaining to coverage under the subject policy, regardless of the underlying insurance product, in plain English, in boldface type, and in a font size that is twice the size of the text of the body of the policy.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100234/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Violations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator may impose a civil penalty of not more than $50,000 on any person that fails to comply with subsection (a).</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100235" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100235">SEC. 100235. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON INCLUSION OF BUILDING CODES IN FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT CRITERIA. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall conduct a study and submit a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives regarding the impact, effectiveness, and feasibility of amending section 1361 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4102) to include widely used and nationally recognized building codes as part of the floodplain management criteria developed under such section, and shall determine—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100235/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the regulatory, financial, and economic impacts of such a building code requirement on homeowners, States and local communities, local land use policies, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100235/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the resources required of State and local communities to administer and enforce such a building code requirement;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100235/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effectiveness of such a building code requirement in reducing flood-related damage to buildings and contents;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100235/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the impact of such a building code requirement on the actuarial soundness of the National Flood Insurance Program;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100235/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effectiveness of nationally recognized codes in allowing innovative materials and systems for flood-resistant construction;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100235/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the feasibility and effectiveness of providing an incentive in lower premium rates for flood insurance coverage under such Act for structures meeting whichever of such widely used and nationally recognized building codes or any applicable local building codes provides greater protection from flood damage;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100235/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the impact of such a building code requirement on rural communities with different building code challenges than urban communities; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100235/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the impact of such a building code requirement on Indian reservations.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100236" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100236">SEC. 100236. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY OF PARTICIPATION AND AFFORDABILITY FOR CERTAIN POLICYHOLDERS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100236/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEMA Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall conduct a study of—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100236/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methods to encourage and maintain participation in the National Flood Insurance Program;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100236/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methods to educate consumers about the National Flood Insurance Program and the flood risk associated with their property;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100236/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methods for establishing an affordability framework for the National Flood Insurance Program, including methods to aid individuals to afford risk-based premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program through targeted assistance rather than generally subsidized rates, including means-tested vouchers; </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100236/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the implications for the National Flood Insurance Program and the Federal budget of using each such method;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100236/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">options for maintaining affordability if annual premiums for flood insurance coverage were to increase to an amount greater than 2 percent of the liability coverage amount under the policy, including options for enhanced mitigation assistance and means-tested assistance;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100236/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effects that the establishment of catastrophe savings accounts would have regarding long-term affordability of flood insurance coverage; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100236/a/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">options for modifying the surcharge under 1308A, including based on homeowner income, property value or risk of loss.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100236/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Academy of Sciences Economic Analysis.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To inform the Administrator in the conduct of the study under subsection (a), the Administrator shall enter into a contract under which the National Academy of Sciences, in consultation with the Comptroller General of the United States, shall conduct and submit to the Administrator an economic analysis of the costs and benefits to the Federal Government of a flood insurance program with full risk-based premiums, combined with means-tested Federal assistance to aid individuals who cannot afford coverage, through an insurance voucher program. The analysis shall compare the costs of a program of risk-based rates and means-tested assistance to the current system of subsidized flood insurance rates and federally funded disaster relief for people without coverage.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100236/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report that contains the results of the study and analysis under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100236/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 1310 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4017), there shall be available to the Administrator from the National Flood Insurance Fund, of amounts not otherwise obligated, not more than $2,500,000 to carry out this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100237" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100237">SEC. 100237. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY AND REPORT CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF INDIAN TRIBES AND MEMBERS OF INDIAN TRIBES IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100237/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Indian tribe</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100237/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress finds that participation by Indian tribes in the National Flood Insurance Program is low. Only 45 of 565 Indian tribes participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100237/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States, in coordination and consultation with Indian tribes and members of Indian tribes throughout the United States, shall carry out a study that examines—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100237/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the factors contributing to the current rates of participation by Indian tribes and members of Indian tribes in the National Flood Insurance Program; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100237/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methods of encouraging participation by Indian tribes and members of Indian tribes in the National Flood Insurance Program.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100237/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100237/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contains the results of the study carried out under subsection (c);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100237/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the steps that the Administrator should take to increase awareness and encourage participation by Indian tribes and members of Indian tribes in the National Flood Insurance Program; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100237/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies any legislative changes that would encourage participation by Indian tribes and members of Indian tribes in the National Flood Insurance Program.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100238" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100238">SEC. 100238. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100238/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4002 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100238/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4003et">42 U.S.C. 4003et</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Director</quotedText>” each place that term appears, except in section 102(f)(3) (42 U.S.C. 4012a(f)(3)), and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administrator</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100238/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 201(b) (42 U.S.C. 4105(b)), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Director’s</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administrator’s</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100238/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Flood Insurance Act of 1968.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100238/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4011et">42 U.S.C. 4011et</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Director</quotedText>” each place that term appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administrator</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100238/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 1363 (42 U.S.C. 4104), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Director’s</quotedText>” each place that term appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administrator’s</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100238/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 1370(a)(9) (42 U.S.C. 4121(a)(9)), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Office of Thrift Supervision,</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100238/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal Flood Insurance Act of 1956.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 15(e) of the Federal Flood Insurance Act of 1956 (42 U.S.C. 2414(e)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Director</quotedText>” each place that term appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administrator</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100239" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100239">SEC. 100239. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">USE OF PRIVATE INSURANCE TO SATISFY MANDATORY PURCHASE REQUIREMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100239/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 102(b) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4012a(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100239/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100239/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100239/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">lending institutions not to make</quotedText>” and inserting<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“lending institutions—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not to make”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100239/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to accept private flood insurance as satisfaction of the flood insurance coverage requirement under subparagraph (A) if the coverage provided by such private flood insurance meets the requirements for coverage under such subparagraph.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100239/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100239/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (1)</quotedText>” each place that term appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (1)(A)</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100239/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after the first sentence the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Each Federal agency lender shall accept private flood insurance as satisfaction of the flood insurance coverage requirement under the preceding sentence if the flood insurance coverage provided by such private flood insurance meets the requirements for coverage under such sentence.</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100239/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), in the matter following subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (1).</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (1)(A). The Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation shall accept private flood insurance as satisfaction of the flood insurance coverage requirement under paragraph (1)(A) if the flood insurance coverage provided by such private flood insurance meets the requirements for coverage under such paragraph and any requirements established by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, respectively, relating to the financial solvency, strength, or claims-paying ability of private insurance companies from which the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation will accept private flood insurance.</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100239/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to supersede or limit the authority of a Federal entity for lending regulation, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, a Federal agency lender, the Federal National Mortgage Association, or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to establish requirements relating to the financial solvency, strength, or claims-paying ability of private insurance companies from which the entity or agency will accept private flood insurance.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each lender shall disclose to a borrower that is subject to this subsection that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">flood insurance is available from private insurance companies that issue standard flood insurance policies on behalf of the national flood insurance program or directly from the national flood insurance program;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">flood insurance that provides the same level of coverage as a standard flood insurance policy under the national flood insurance program may be available from a private insurance company that issues policies on behalf of the company; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the borrower is encouraged to compare the flood insurance coverage, deductibles, exclusions, conditions and premiums associated with flood insurance policies issued on behalf of the national flood insurance program and policies issued on behalf of private insurance companies and to direct inquiries regarding the availability, cost, and comparisons of flood insurance coverage to an insurance agent.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as affecting or otherwise limiting the authority of a Federal entity for lending regulation to approve any disclosure made by a regulated lending institution for purposes of complying with subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Private flood insurance defined. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">private flood insurance</quotedText>’ means an insurance policy that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is issued by an insurance company that is—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">licensed, admitted, or otherwise approved to engage in the business of insurance in the State or jurisdiction in which the insured building is located, by the insurance regulator of that State or jurisdiction; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a policy of difference in conditions, multiple peril, all risk, or other blanket coverage insuring nonresidential commercial property, is recognized, or not disapproved, as a surplus lines insurer by the insurance regulator of the State or jurisdiction where the property to be insured is located;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides flood insurance coverage which is at least as broad as the coverage provided under a standard flood insurance policy under the national flood insurance program, including when considering deductibles, exclusions, and conditions offered by the insurer;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a requirement for the insurer to give 45 days’ written notice of cancellation or non-renewal of flood insurance coverage to—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the insured; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the regulated lending institution or Federal agency lender;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information about the availability of flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a mortgage interest clause similar to the clause contained in a standard flood insurance policy under the national flood insurance program; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a provision requiring an insured to file suit not later than 1 year after date of a written denial of all or part of a claim under the policy; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contains cancellation provisions that are as restrictive as the provisions contained in a standard flood insurance policy under the national flood insurance program.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100239/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1364(a)(3)(C) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104a(a)(3)(C)) is amended by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">private insurers</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, as required under section 102(b)(6) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4012a(b)(6))</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100240">SEC. 100240. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LEVEES CONSTRUCTED ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered hazard mitigation land</quotedText>” means land that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">was acquired and deed restricted under section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104c) during the period beginning on January 1, 1999, and ending December 31, 2011;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is located at—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1029 Oak Street, Fargo, North Dakota;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">27 South Terrace, Fargo, North Dakota;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1033 Oak Street, Fargo, North Dakota;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">308 Schnell Drive, Oxbow, North Dakota; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/a/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">306 Schnell Drive, Oxbow, North Dakota; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is located in a community that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is participating in the National Flood Insurance Program on the date on which a State, local, or tribal government submits an application requesting to construct a permanent flood risk reduction levee under subsection (b); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">certifies to the Administrator and the Chief of Engineers that the community will continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other prohibition on construction on property acquired with funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for conversion to open space purposes, the Administrator shall allow the construction of a permanent flood risk reduction levee by a State, local, or tribal government on covered hazard mitigation land if—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Administrator and the Chief of Engineers make a determination that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">construction of the proposed permanent flood risk reduction levee would more effectively mitigate against flooding risk than an open floodplain or other flood risk reduction measures;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proposed permanent flood risk reduction levee complies with Federal, State, and local requirements, including mitigation of adverse impacts and implementation of floodplain management requirements, which shall include an evaluation of whether the construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed levee—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">would continue to meet best available industry standards and practices;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">would be the most cost-effective measure to protect against the assessed flood risk; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/1/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">minimizes future costs to the Federal Government;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the State, local, or tribal government seeking to construct the proposed permanent flood risk reduction levee has provided an adequate maintenance plan that documents the procedures the State, local, or tribal government will use to ensure that the stability, height, and overall integrity of the proposed levee and the structure and systems of the proposed levee are maintained, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/1/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specifying the maintenance activities to be performed;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/1/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specifying the frequency with which maintenance activities will be performed;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/1/C/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specifying the person responsible for performing each maintenance activity (by name or title);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/1/C/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">detailing the plan for financing the maintenance of the levee; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/1/C/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">documenting the ability of the State, local, or tribal government to finance the maintenance of the levee; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">before the commencement of construction, the State, local, or tribal government provides to the Administrator an amount—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">equal to the Federal share of all project costs previously provided by the Administrator under the applicable program for each deed restricted parcel of the covered hazard mitigation land, which the Administrator shall deposit in the National Flood Insurance Fund; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that does not include any Federal funds.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintenance Certification.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State, local, or tribal government that constructs a permanent flood risk reduction levee under subsection (b) shall submit to the Administrator and the Chief of Engineers an annual certification indicating whether the State, local, or tribal government is in compliance with the maintenance plan provided under subsection (b)(1)(C).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100240/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief of Engineers shall review each certification submitted under paragraph (1) and determine whether the State, local, or tribal government has complied with the maintenance plan.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100241" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100241">SEC. 100241. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PRIVATE PROPERTIES AFFECTED BY FLOODING FROM FEDERAL LANDS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1306(c)(2) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4013(c)(2)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100241/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100241/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100241/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the initial purchase of flood insurance coverage for private property if—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Administrator determines that the property is affected by flooding on Federal land that is a result of, or is exacerbated by, post-wildfire conditions, after consultation with an authorized employee of the Federal agency that has jurisdiction of the land on which the wildfire that caused the post-wildfire conditions occurred; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the flood insurance coverage was purchased not later than 60 days after the fire containment date, as determined by the appropriate Federal employee, relating to the wildfire that caused the post-wildfire conditions described in clause (i).”</content> </clause> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100242" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100242">SEC. 100242. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PERMISSIBLE LAND USE UNDER FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE PLAN. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Chapter I of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4011 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1325">“SEC. 1325. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4032">42 U.S.C. 4032</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TREATMENT OF SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES OUTSIDE OF HURRICANE SEASON </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including the adequate land use and control measures developed pursuant to section 1361 and applicable to non-one- and two-family structures located within coastal areas, as identified by the Administrator, the following may be permitted:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nonsupporting breakaway walls in the space below the lowest elevated floor of a building, if the space is used solely for a swimming pool between November 30 and June 1 of any year, in an area designated as Zone V on a flood insurance rate map.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Openings in walls in the space below the lowest elevated floor of a building, if the space is used solely for a swimming pool between November 30 and June 1 of any year, in an area designated as Zone A on a flood insurance rate map.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to alter the terms and conditions of eligibility and insurability of coverage for a building under the standard flood insurance policy under the national flood insurance program.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100243" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100243">SEC. 100243. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CDBG ELIGIBILITY FOR FLOOD INSURANCE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION GRANTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100243/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 105(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100243/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (25) as paragraph (26);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100243/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating the second paragraph designated as paragraph (24) (relating to tornado-safe shelters) as paragraph (25);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100243/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (24) (relating to homeownership among persons with low and moderate income), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100243/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (25), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100243/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (26), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100243/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="27">“(27) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">supplementing existing State or local funding for administration of building code enforcement by local building code enforcement departments, including for increasing staffing, providing staff training, increasing staff competence and professional qualifications, and supporting individual certification or departmental accreditation, and for capital expenditures specifically dedicated to the administration of the building code enforcement department, except that, to be eligible to use amounts as provided in this paragraph—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a building code enforcement department shall provide matching, non-Federal funds to be used in conjunction with amounts used under this paragraph in an amount—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a building code enforcement department serving an area with a population of more than 50,000, equal to not less than 50 percent of the total amount of any funds made available under this title that are used under this paragraph;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a building code enforcement department serving an area with a population of between 20,001 and 50,000, equal to not less than 25 percent of the total amount of any funds made available under this title that are used under this paragraph; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a building code enforcement department serving an area with a population of less than 20,000, equal to not less than 12.5 percent of the total amount of any funds made available under this title that are used under this paragraph,</content> </clause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subparagraph">except that the Secretary may waive the matching fund requirements under this subparagraph, in whole or in part, based upon the level of economic distress of the jurisdiction in which is located the local building code enforcement department that is using amounts for purposes under this paragraph, and shall waive such matching fund requirements in whole for any recipient jurisdiction that has dedicated all building code permitting fees to the conduct of local building code enforcement; and</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any building code enforcement department using funds made available under this title for purposes under this paragraph shall empanel a code administration and enforcement team consisting of at least 1 full-time building code enforcement officer, a city planner, and a health planner or similar officer; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="28">“(28) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">provision of assistance to local governmental agencies responsible for floodplain management activities (including such agencies of Indians tribes, as such term is defined in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103)) in communities that participate in the national flood insurance program under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.), only for carrying out outreach activities to encourage and facilitate the purchase of flood insurance protection under such Act by owners and renters of properties in such communities and to promote educational activities that increase awareness of flood risk reduction; except that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts used as provided under this paragraph shall be used only for activities designed to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify owners and renters of properties in communities that participate in the national flood insurance program, including owners of residential and commercial properties;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notify such owners and renters when their properties become included in, or when they are excluded from, an area having special flood hazards and the effect of such inclusion or exclusion on the applicability of the mandatory flood insurance purchase requirement under section 102 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4012a) to such properties;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">educate such owners and renters regarding the flood risk and reduction of this risk in their community, including the continued flood risks to areas that are no longer subject to the flood insurance mandatory purchase requirement;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">educate such owners and renters regarding the benefits and costs of maintaining or acquiring flood insurance, including, where applicable, lower-cost preferred risk policies under this title for such properties and the contents of such properties;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage such owners and renters to maintain or acquire such coverage;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notify such owners of where to obtain information regarding how to obtain such coverage, including a telephone number, mailing address, and Internet site of the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (in this paragraph referred to as the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administrator</quotedText>’) where such information is available; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">educate local real estate agents in communities participating in the national flood insurance program regarding the program and the availability of coverage under the program for owners and renters of properties in such communities, and establish coordination and liaisons with such real estate agents to facilitate purchase of coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and increase awareness of flood risk reduction;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in any fiscal year, a local governmental agency may not use an amount under this paragraph that exceeds 3 times the amount that the agency certifies, as the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall require, that the agency will contribute from non-Federal funds to be used with such amounts used under this paragraph only for carrying out activities described in subparagraph (A); and for purposes of this subparagraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">non-Federal funds</quotedText>’ includes State or local government agency amounts, in-kind contributions, any salary paid to staff to carry out the eligible activities of the local governmental agency involved, the value of the time and services contributed by volunteers to carry out such services (at a rate determined by the Secretary), and the value of any donated material or building and the value of any lease on a building;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a local governmental agency that uses amounts as provided under this paragraph may coordinate or contract with other agencies and entities having particular capacities, specialties, or experience with respect to certain populations or constituencies, including elderly or disabled families or persons, to carry out activities described in subparagraph (A) with respect to such populations or constituencies; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each local government agency that uses amounts as provided under this paragraph shall submit a report to the Secretary and the Administrator, not later than 12 months after such amounts are first received, which shall include such information as the Secretary and the Administrator jointly consider appropriate to describe the activities conducted using such amounts and the effect of such activities on the retention or acquisition of flood insurance coverage.”</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100243/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, section 105(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100243/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (25), as so redesignated by subsection (a) of this subsection, by adding “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100243/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (26), as so redesignated by subsection (a) of this subsection, by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100243/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraphs (27) and (28), as added by subsection (a) of this subsection.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100244" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100244">SEC. 100244. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TERMINATION OF FORCE-PLACED INSURANCE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100244/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 102(e) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4012a(e)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100244/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">purchasing the insurance</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">purchasing the insurance, including premiums or fees incurred for coverage beginning on the date on which flood insurance coverage lapsed or did not provide a sufficient coverage amount</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100244/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100244/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination of force-placed insurance. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within 30 days of receipt by the lender or servicer of a confirmation of a borrower’s existing flood insurance coverage, the lender or servicer shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">terminate any insurance purchased by the lender or servicer under paragraph (2); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">refund to the borrower all premiums paid by the borrower for any insurance purchased by the lender or servicer under paragraph (2) during any period during which the borrower’s flood insurance coverage and the insurance coverage purchased by the lender or servicer were each in effect, and any related fees charged to the borrower with respect to the insurance purchased by the lender or servicer during such period.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sufficiency of demonstration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of confirming a borrower’s existing flood insurance coverage, a lender or servicer for a loan shall accept from the borrower an insurance policy declarations page that includes the existing flood insurance policy number and the identity of, and contact information for, the insurance company or agent.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100245" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100245">SEC. 100245. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEMA AUTHORITY ON TRANSFER OF POLICIES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1345 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4081) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEMA Authority on Transfer of Policies. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Administrator may, at the discretion of the Administrator, refuse to accept the transfer of the administration of policies for coverage under the flood insurance program under this title that are written and administered by any insurance company or other insurer, or any insurance agent or broker.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100246" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100246">SEC. 100246. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1363 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104) is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement of Certain Expenses. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">When, incident to any appeal under subsection (b) or (c) of this section, the owner or lessee of real property or the community, as the case may be, incurs expense in connection with the services of surveyors, engineers, or similar services, but not including legal services, in the effecting of an appeal based on a scientific or technical error on the part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is successful in whole or part, the Administrator shall reimburse such individual or community to an extent measured by the ratio of the successful portion of the appeal as compared to the entire appeal and applying such ratio to the reasonable value of all such services, but no reimbursement shall be made by the Administrator in respect to any fee or expense payment, the payment of which was agreed to be contingent upon the result of the appeal. The amounts available for implementing this subsection shall not exceed $250,000. The Administrator shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subsection.”</content> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100247" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100247">SEC. 100247. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FIO STUDY ON RISKS, HAZARDS, AND INSURANCE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100247/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal Insurance Office shall conduct a study and submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report providing an assessment of the current state of the market for natural catastrophe insurance in the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100247/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Factors.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study and report required under subsection (a) shall assess—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100247/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the current condition of, as well as the outlook for, the availability and affordability of insurance for natural catastrophe perils in all regions of the United States;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100247/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the current ability of States, communities, and individuals to mitigate their natural catastrophe risks, including the affordability and feasibility of such mitigation activities;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100247/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the current state of catastrophic insurance and reinsurance markets and the current approaches in providing insurance protection to different sectors of the population of the United States;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100247/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the current financial condition of State residual markets and catastrophe funds in high-risk regions, including the likelihood of insolvency following a natural catastrophe, the concentration of risks within such funds, the reliance on post-event assessments and State funding, and the adequacy of rates; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100247/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the current role of the Federal Government and State and local governments in providing incentives for feasible risk mitigation efforts and the cost of providing post-natural catastrophe aid in the absence of insurance.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100247/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Factors.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study and report required under subsection (a) shall also contain an assessment of current approaches to insuring natural catastrophe risks in the United States and such other information as the Director of the Federal Insurance Office determines necessary or appropriate.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100247/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the study and report under subsection (a), the Director of the Federal Insurance Office shall consult with the National Academy of Sciences, State insurance regulators, consumer organizations, representatives of the insurance and reinsurance industry, policyholders, and other organizations and experts, as appropriate.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100248">SEC. 100248. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FLOOD PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered hazard mitigation land</quotedText>” means land that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">was acquired and deed restricted under section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104c) during the period beginning on March 1, 2008, and ending on December 31, 2008;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is located at—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">809 East Main Cross Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">801 East Main Cross Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">725 East Main Cross Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">631 East Main Cross Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is located in a community that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is participating in the National Flood Insurance Program on the date on which a State, local, or tribal government submits an application requesting to construct a flood protection improvement under subsection (b); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">certifies to the Administrator and the Chief of Engineers that the community will continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other prohibition on construction on property acquired with funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for conversion to open space purposes, the Administrator shall allow the construction of a flood protection improvement by a State, local, or tribal government on covered hazard mitigation land if—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Administrator and the Chief of Engineers make a determination that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">construction of the proposed flood protection improvement would more effectively mitigate against flooding risk than an open floodplain or other flood risk reduction measures;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proposed flood protection improvement complies with Federal, State, and local requirements, including mitigation of adverse impacts and implementation of floodplain management requirements, which shall include an evaluation of whether the construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed flood protection improvement—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">would continue to meet best available industry standards and practices;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">would be the most cost-effective measure to protect against the assessed flood risk; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/1/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">minimizes future costs to the Federal Government;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the State, local, or tribal government seeking to construct the flood protection improvement has provided an adequate maintenance plan that documents the procedures the State, local, or tribal government will use to ensure that the stability, height, and overall integrity of the proposed flood protection improvement and the structure and systems of the proposed flood protection improvement are maintained, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/1/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specifying the maintenance activities to be performed;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/1/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specifying the frequency with which maintenance activities will be performed;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/1/C/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specifying the person responsible for performing each maintenance activity (by name or title);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/1/C/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">detailing the plan for financing the maintenance of the flood protection improvement; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/1/C/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">documenting the ability of the State, local, or tribal government to finance the maintenance of the flood protection improvement; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">before the commencement of construction, the State, local, or tribal government provides to the Administrator an amount—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">equal to the Federal share of all project costs previously provided by the Administrator under the applicable program for each deed restricted parcel of the covered hazard mitigation land, which the Administrator shall deposit in the National Flood Insurance Fund; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that does not include any Federal funds.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintenance Certification.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State, local, or tribal government that constructs a flood protection improvement under subsection (b) shall submit to the Administrator and the Chief of Engineers an annual certification indicating whether the State, local, or tribal government is in compliance with the maintenance plan provided under subsection (b)(1)(C).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100248/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief of Engineers shall review each certification submitted under paragraph (1) and determine whether the State, local, or tribal government has complied with the maintenance plan.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stA/s100249" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100249">SEC. 100249. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4130">42 U.S.C. 4130</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NO CAUSE OF ACTION. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">No cause of action shall exist and no claim may be brought against the United States for violation of any notification requirement imposed upon the United States by this subtitle or any amendment made by this subtitle.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stB" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alternative Loss Allocation </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stB/s100251" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100251">SEC. 100251. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Consumer Option for an Alternative System to Allocate Losses Act of 2012</inline></shortTitle>” or the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">COASTAL Act of 2012</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stB/s100252" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100252">SEC. 100252. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSESSING AND MODELING NAMED STORMS OVER COASTAL STATES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Subtitle C of title XII of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) (also known as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009</quotedText>”) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12312">“SEC. 12312. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3611">33 U.S.C. 3611</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSESSING AND MODELING NAMED STORMS OVER COASTAL STATES </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COASTAL formula. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">COASTAL Formula</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 1337(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coastal state. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">coastal State</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">coastal state</quotedText>’ in section 304 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1453).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coastal waters. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">coastal waters</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in such section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered data. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered data</quotedText>’ means, with respect to a named storm identified by the Administrator under subsection (b)(2)(A), empirical data that are—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">collected before, during, or after such storm; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">necessary to determine magnitude and timing of wind speeds, rainfall, the barometric pressure, river flows, the extent, height, and timing of storm surge, topographic and bathymetric data, and other measures required to accurately model and assess damage from such storm.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indeterminate loss. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">indeterminate loss</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 1337(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Named storm. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">named storm</quotedText>’ means any organized weather system with a defined surface circulation and maximum winds of at least 39 miles per hour which the National Hurricane Center of the United States National Weather Service names as a tropical storm or a hurricane.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Named storm event model. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Named Storm Event Model</quotedText>’ means the official meteorological and oceanographic computerized model, developed by the Administrator under subsection (b)(1)(A), which utilizes covered data to replicate the magnitude, timing, and spatial variations of winds, rainfall, and storm surges associated with named storms that threaten any portion of a coastal State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participant. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">participant</quotedText>’ means a Federal, State, or private entity that chooses to cooperate with the Administrator in carrying out the provisions of this section by collecting, contributing, and maintaining covered data.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Post-storm assessment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">post-storm assessment</quotedText>’ means a scientific assessment produced and certified by the Administrator to determine the magnitude, timing, and spatial variations of winds, rainfall, and storm surges associated with a specific named storm to be used in the COASTAL Formula.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</quotedText>’ means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Named Storm Event Model and Post-storm Assessment. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of named storm event model. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 540 days after the date of the enactment of the Consumer Option for an Alternative System to Allocate Losses Act of 2012, the Administrator shall develop by regulation the Named Storm Event Model.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accuracy. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Named Storm Event Model shall be designed to generate post-storm assessments, as provided in paragraph (2), that have a degree of accuracy of not less than 90 percent for every indeterminate loss for which a post-storm assessment is utilized.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Post-storm assessment. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification of named storms threatening coastal states. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After the establishment of the COASTAL Formula, the Administrator shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, identify named storms that may reasonably constitute a threat to any portion of a coastal State.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Post-storm assessment required. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon identification of a named storm under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall develop a post-storm assessment for such named storm using the Named Storm Event Model and covered data collected for such named storm pursuant to the protocol established under subsection (c)(1).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submittal of post-storm assessment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after an identification of a named storm is made under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall submit to the Secretary of Homeland Security the post-storm assessment developed for such storm under subparagraph (B).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accuracy. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, that each post-storm assessment developed under paragraph (2) has a degree of accuracy of not less than 90 percent.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each post-storm assessment carried out under paragraph (2), the Administrator shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">certify the degree of accuracy for such assessment, including specific reference to any segments or geographic areas for which the assessment is less than 90 percent accurate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">report such certification to the Secretary of Homeland Security for the purposes of use with indeterminate loss claims under section 1337 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Finality of determinations. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A certification of the degree of accuracy of a post-storm assessment under this subsection by the Administrator shall be final and shall not be subject to judicial review.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall make available to the public the Named Storm Event Model and any post-storm assessment developed under this subsection.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of a Protocol for Post-storm Assessment. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 540 days after the date of the enactment of the Consumer Option for an Alternative System to Allocate Losses Act of 2012, the Administrator shall establish a protocol, based on the plan submitted under subsection (d)(3), to collect and assemble all covered data required by the Administrator to produce post-storm assessments required by subsection (b), including assembling data collected by participants and stored in the database established under subsection (f) and from such other sources as the Administrator considers appropriate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acquisition of sensors and structures. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Administrator is unable to use a public or private asset to obtain covered data as part of the protocol established under paragraph (1), the Administrator may acquire such sensors and structures for the placement of sensors as may be necessary to obtain such data.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of federal assets. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the protocol requires placement of a sensor to develop assessments pursuant to subsection (b), the Administrator shall, to the extent practicable, use Federal assets for the placement of such sensors.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of acquired structures. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Administrator acquires a structure for the placement of a sensor for purposes of such protocol, the Administrator shall to the extent practical permit other public and private entities to place sensors on such structure to collect—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meteorological data;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">national security-related data;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">navigation-related data;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">hydrographic data; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other data as the Administrator considers appropriate.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Receipt of consideration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator may receive consideration for the placement of a sensor on a structure under subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In-kind consideration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Consideration received under subparagraph (B) may be received in-kind.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of consideration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the extent practicable, consideration received under subparagraph (B) shall be used for the maintenance of sensors used to collect covered data.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordinated deployments and data collection practices. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall, in consultation with the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology, coordinate the deployment of sensors as part of the protocol established under paragraph (1) and related data collection carried out by Federal, State, academic, and private entities who choose to cooperate with the Administrator in carrying out this subsection.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority acquisition and deployment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall give priority in the acquisition for and deployment of sensors under the protocol required by paragraph (1) to areas of coastal States that have the highest risk of being harmed by named storms.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment of Systems and Efforts to Collect Covered Data. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification of systems and efforts to collect covered data. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Consumer Option for an Alternative System to Allocate Losses Act of 2012, the Administrator shall, in consultation with the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out a survey to identify all Federal and State efforts and systems that are capable of collecting covered data; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consult with private and academic sector entities to identify domestic private and academic systems that are capable of collecting covered data.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification of gaps. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall, in consultation with the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology and individuals and entities consulted under subsection (e)(3), assess the systems identified under paragraph (1) and identify which systems meet the needs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the collection of covered data, including with respect to the accuracy requirement for post-storm assessment under subsection (b)(3).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of the Consumer Option for an Alternative System to Allocate Losses Act of 2012, the Administrator shall, in consultation with the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology, submit to Congress a plan for the collection of covered data necessary to develop the Named Storm Event Model and post-storm assessment required by subsection (b) that addresses any gaps identified in paragraph (2).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination of Covered Data Collection and Maintenance by Participants. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall, in consultation with the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology, coordinate the collection and maintenance of covered data by participants under this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to streamline the process of collecting covered data in accordance with the protocol established under subsection (c)(1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to maintain transparency of such process and the database established under subsection (f).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sharing information. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall establish a process for sharing among participants information relevant to collecting and using covered data for—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">academic research;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">private sector use;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">public outreach; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other purposes as the Administrator considers appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2), the Administrator shall consult with the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commanding General of the Corps of Engineers.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commandant of the Coast Guard.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the United States Geological Survey.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the National Science Foundation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such public, private, and academic sector entities as the Administrator considers appropriate for purposes of carrying out the provisions of this section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of Coastal Wind and Water Event Database. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Consumer Option for an Alternative System to Allocate Losses Act of 2012, the Administrator shall establish a database for the collection and compilation of covered data—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support the protocol established under subsection (c)(1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for the purposes listed in subsection (e)(2).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The database established under paragraph (1) shall be known as the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Coastal Wind and Water Event Database</quotedText>’.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comptroller General Study. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Consumer Option for an Alternative System to Allocate Losses Act of 2012, the Comptroller General of the United States shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">complete an audit of Federal efforts to collect covered data for purposes of the Consumer Option for an Alternative System to Allocate Losses Act of 2012, which audit shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">examine duplicated Federal efforts to collect covered data; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine the cost effectiveness of such efforts; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the Comptroller General with respect to the audit completed under paragraph (1).”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stB/s100253" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100253">SEC. 100253. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ALTERNATIVE LOSS ALLOCATION SYSTEM FOR INDETERMINATE CLAIMS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Part A of chapter II of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4051 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1337">“SEC. 1337. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4057">42 U.S.C. 4057</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ALTERNATIVE LOSS ALLOCATION SYSTEM FOR INDETERMINATE CLAIMS </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrator. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administrator</quotedText>’ means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COASTAL formula. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">COASTAL Formula</quotedText>’ means the formula established under subsection (b).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coastal state. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">coastal State</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">coastal state</quotedText>’ in section 304 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1453).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indeterminate loss. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">indeterminate loss</quotedText>’ means, as determined by an insurance claims adjuster certified under the national flood insurance program and in consultation with an engineer as appropriate, a loss resulting from physical damage to, or loss of, property located in any coastal State arising from the combined perils of flood and wind associated with a named storm.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An insurance claims adjuster certified under the national flood insurance program shall only determine that a loss is an indeterminate loss if the claims adjuster determines that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no material remnant of physical buildings or man-made structures remain except building foundations for the specific property for which the claim is made; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">there is insufficient or no tangible evidence created, yielded, or otherwise left behind of the specific property for which the claim is made as a result of the named storm.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Named storm. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">named storm</quotedText>’ means any organized weather system with a defined surface circulation and maximum winds of not less than 39 miles per hour which the National Hurricane Center of the United States National Weather Service names as a tropical storm or a hurricane.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Post-storm assessment. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">post-storm assessment</quotedText>’ means the post-storm assessment developed under section 12312(b) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</quotedText>’ means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</quotedText>’ means the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standard insurance policy. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">standard insurance policy</quotedText>’ means any insurance policy issued under the national flood insurance program that covers loss or damage to property resulting from water peril.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Property. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">property</quotedText>’ means real or personal property that is insured under a standard insurance policy for loss or damage to structure or contents.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">“(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Under secretary. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Under Secretary</quotedText>’ means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, in the Under Secretary’s capacity as Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of Flood Loss Allocation Formula for Indeterminate Claims. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date on which the protocol is established under section 12312(c)(1) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator and in consultation with the Under Secretary, shall establish by rule a standard formula to determine and allocate wind losses and flood losses for claims involving indeterminate losses.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The standard formula established under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporate data available from the Coastal Wind and Water Event Database established under section 12312(f) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use relevant data provided on the National Flood Insurance Program Elevation Certificate for each indeterminate loss for which the formula is used;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider any sufficient and credible evidence, approved by the Administrator, of the pre-event condition of a specific property, including the findings of any policyholder or insurance claims adjuster in connection with the indeterminate loss to that specific property;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include other measures, as the Administrator considers appropriate, required to determine and allocate by mathematical formula the property damage caused by flood or storm surge associated with a named storm; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to paragraph (3), for each indeterminate loss, use the post-storm assessment to allocate water damage (flood or storm surge) associated with a named storm.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Degree of accuracy required. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The standard formula established under paragraph (1) shall specify that the Administrator may only use the post-storm assessment for purposes of the formula if the Under Secretary certifies that the post-storm assessment has a degree of accuracy of not less than 90 percent in connection with the specific indeterminate loss for which the assessment and formula are used.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorized Use of Post-storm Assessment and COASTAL Formula. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (3), the Administrator may use the post-storm assessment and the COASTAL Formula to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review flood loss payments for indeterminate losses, including as part of the quality assurance reinspection program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for claims under the national flood insurance program and any other process approved by the Administrator to review and validate payments under the national flood insurance program for indeterminate losses following a named storm; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">assist the national flood insurance program to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">properly cover qualified flood loss for claims for indeterminate losses; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">avoid paying for any loss or damage to property caused by any peril (including wind), other than flood or storm surge, that is not covered under a standard policy under the national flood insurance program.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal disaster declaration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (3), in order to expedite claims and reduce costs to the national flood insurance program, following any major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170) relating to a named storm in a coastal State, the Administrator may use the COASTAL Formula to determine and pay for any flood loss covered under a standard insurance policy under the national flood insurance program, if the loss is an indeterminate loss.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National academy of sciences evaluation. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluation required. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the issuance of the rule establishing the COASTAL Formula, and each time the Administrator modifies the COASTAL Formula, the National Academy of Sciences shall—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate the expected financial impact on the national flood insurance program of the use of the COASTAL Formula as so established or modified; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate the validity of the scientific assumptions upon which the formula is based and determine whether the COASTAL formula can achieve a degree of accuracy of not less than 90 percent in allocating flood losses for indeterminate losses.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Academy of Sciences shall submit a report containing the results of each evaluation under clause (i) to the Administrator, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date and applicability. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall not take effect unless the report under subparagraph (A) relating to the establishment of the COASTAL Formula concludes that the use of the COASTAL Formula for purposes of paragraph (1) and (2) would not have an adverse financial impact on the national flood insurance program and that the COASTAL Formula is based on valid scientific assumptions that would allow a degree of accuracy of not less than 90 percent to be achieved in allocating flood losses for indeterminate losses.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of modifications. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Unless the report under subparagraph (A) relating to a modification of the COASTAL Formula concludes that the use of the COASTAL Formula, as so modified, for purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2) would not have an adverse financial impact on the national flood insurance program and that the COASTAL Formula is based on valid scientific assumptions that would allow a degree of accuracy of not less than 90 percent to be achieved in allocating flood losses for indeterminate losses the Administrator may not use the COASTAL Formula, as so modified, for purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 1310 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4017), there shall be available to the Administrator from the National Flood Insurance Fund, of amounts not otherwise obligated, not more than $750,000 to carry out this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disclosure of COASTAL Formula. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date on which a post-storm assessment is submitted to the Secretary under section 12312(b)(2)(C) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, for each indeterminate loss for which the COASTAL Formula is used pursuant to subsection (c)(2), the Administrator shall disclose to the policyholder that makes a claim relating to the indeterminate loss—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that the Administrator used the COASTAL Formula with respect to the indeterminate loss; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of the results of the use of the COASTAL Formula.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary shall consult with—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Chief of Engineers of the Corps of Engineers;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Director of the United States Geological Survey;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State insurance regulators of coastal States; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such public, private, and academic sector entities as the Secretary considers appropriate for purposes of carrying out such subsections.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recordkeeping. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each consideration and measure the Administrator determines necessary to carry out subsection (b) may be required, with advanced approval of the Administrator, to be provided for on the National Flood Insurance Program Elevation Certificate, or maintained otherwise on record if approved by the Administrator, for any property that qualifies for the COASTAL Formula under subsection (c).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Penalty. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an insurance claims adjuster knowingly and willfully makes a false or inaccurate determination relating to an indeterminate loss, the Administrator may, after notice and opportunity for hearing, impose on the insurance claims adjuster a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deposit. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, United States Code, or any other law relating to the crediting of money, the Administrator shall deposit in the National Flood Insurance Fund any amounts received under this subsection, which shall remain available until expended and be available to the Administrator for purposes authorized for the National Flood Insurance Fund without further appropriation.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require the Administrator to make any payment under the national flood insurance program, or an insurance company to make any payment, for an indeterminate loss based upon post-storm assessment or the COASTAL Formula.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) shall apply with respect to an indeterminate loss associated with a named storm that occurs after the date on which the Administrator issues the rule establishing the COASTAL Formula under subsection (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to negate, set aside, or void any policy limit, including any loss limitation, set forth in a standard insurance policy.”</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent>.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stC" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HEARTH Act Amendment </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stC/s100261" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100261">SEC. 100261. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s11360">42 U.S.C. 11360 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HEARTH ACT TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">For purposes of title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11360 et seq.)—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stC/s100261/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">local government</quotedText>” includes an instrumentality of a unit of general purpose local government other than a public housing agency that is established pursuant to legislation and designated by the chief executive to act on behalf of the local government with regard to activities funded under such title IV and includes a combination of general purpose local governments, such as an association of governments, that is recognized by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stC/s100261/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</quotedText>” includes any instrumentality of any of the several States designated by the Governor to act on behalf of the State and does not include the District of Columbia;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stC/s100261/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for purposes of environmental review, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall continue to permit assistance and projects to be treated as assistance for special projects that are subject to section 305(c) of the Multifamily Housing Property Disposition Reform Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 3547), and subject to the regulations issued by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement such section; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tII/stC/s100261/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a metropolitan city and an urban county that each receive an allocation under such title IV and are located within a geographic area that is covered by a single continuum of care may jointly request the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to permit the urban county or the metropolitan city, as agreed to by such county and city, to receive and administer their combined allocations under a single grant.</content> </paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATE EXTENSION </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tIII/s100301" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100301">SEC. 100301. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEDERAL DIRECT STAFFORD LOAN INTEREST RATE EXTENSION. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 455(b)(7)(D) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(b)(7)(D)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tIII/s100301/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and before July 1, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and before July 1, 2013,</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tIII/s100301/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (v), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and before July 1, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and before July 1, 2013,</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tIII/s100302" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100302">SEC. 100302. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ELIGIBILITY FOR, AND INTEREST CHARGES ON, FEDERAL DIRECT STAFFORD LOANS FOR NEW BORROWERS ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2013. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tIII/s100302/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="q">“(q) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility for, and Interest Charges on, Federal Direct Stafford Loans for New Borrowers on or After July 1, 2013. </heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other provision of this title, any borrower who was a new borrower on or after July 1, 2013, shall not be eligible for a Federal Direct Stafford Loan if the period of time for which the borrower has received Federal Direct Stafford Loans, in the aggregate, exceeds the period of enrollment described in paragraph (3). Such borrower may still receive any Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan for which such borrower is otherwise eligible.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accrual of interest on federal direct stafford loans. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (f)(1)(A) or any other provision of this title and beginning on the date upon which a borrower who is enrolled in a program of education or training (including a course of study or program described in paragraph (3)(B) or (4)(B) of section 484(b)) for which borrowers are otherwise eligible to receive Federal Direct Stafford Loans, becomes ineligible for such loan as a result of paragraph (1), interest on all Federal Direct Stafford Loans that were disbursed to such borrower on or after July 1, 2013, shall accrue. Such interest shall be paid or capitalized in the same manner as interest on a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is paid or capitalized under section 428H(e)(2).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Period of enrollment. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The aggregate period of enrollment referred to in paragraph (1) shall not exceed the lesser of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a period equal to 150 percent of the published length of the educational program in which the student is enrolled; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a borrower who was previously enrolled in one or more other educational programs that began on or after July 1, 2013, and subject to subparagraph (B), a period of time equal to the difference between—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">150 percent of the published length of the longest educational program in which the borrower was, or is, enrolled; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any periods of enrollment in which the borrower received a Federal Direct Stafford Loan.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall specify in regulation—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how the aggregate period described in subparagraph (A) shall be calculated with respect to a borrower who was or is enrolled on less than a full-time basis; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how such aggregate period shall be calculated to include a course of study or program described in paragraph (3)(B) or (4)(B) of section 484(b), respectively.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dF/tIII/s100302/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1089">20 U.S.C. 1089 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inapplicability of Title IV Negotiated Rulemaking Requirement and Master Calendar Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 482(c) and 492 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1089(c), 1098a) shall not apply to the amendment made by subsection (a), or to any regulations promulgated under such amendment.</content> </subsection> </section> DIVISION G—SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION
SEC. 110001. [23 U.S.C. 101 note] SHORT TITLE. This division may be cited as the “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II”.
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tI/s111001" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="111001">SEC. 111001. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROGRAMS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tI/s111001/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 111 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II (Public Law 112-30; 125 Stat. 343; 126 Stat. 272) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tI/s111001/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tI/s111001/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">¾ of</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tI/s111001/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2012</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tI/s111001/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Funds.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 111(c) of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II (125 Stat. 343; 126 Stat. 272) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tI/s111001/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tI/s111001/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, except that during such period</quotedText>” and all that follows before the period at the end; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tI/s111001/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)(ii) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$479,250,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$639,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tI/s111001/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (4).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tI/s111001/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Authorizations Under Title V of SAFETEA-LU.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 111(e)(2) of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II (125 Stat. 346; 126 Stat. 272) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tI/s111001/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Expenses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 112(a) of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II (125 Stat. 346; 126 Stat. 272) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$294,641,438 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$392,855,250 for fiscal year 2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112001" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="112001">SEC. 112001. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112001/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chapter 4 Highway Safety Programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2001(a)(1) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1519) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$235,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $235,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112001/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highway Safety Research and Development.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2001(a)(2) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1519) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $81,183,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $108,244,000 for fiscal year 2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112001/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Occupant Protection Incentive Grants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2001(a)(3) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1519) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2011</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112001/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safety Belt Performance Grants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2001(a)(4) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1519) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $36,375,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $48,500,000 for fiscal year 2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112001/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Traffic Safety Information System Improvements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2001(a)(5) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1519) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2011</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112001/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alcohol-impaired Driving Countermeasures Incentive Grant Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2001(a)(6) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1519) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$139,000,000 for each of fiscal years fiscal years 2009 through 2011</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $139,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112001/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Driver Register.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2001(a)(7) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1520) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $3,087,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $4,116,000 for fiscal year 2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112001/h" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">High Visibility Enforcement Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2001(a)(8) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1520) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2011</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112001/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Motorcyclist Safety.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2001(a)(9) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1520) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112001/j" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Child Safety and Child Booster Seat Safety Incentive Grants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2001(a)(10) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1520) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112001/k" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Expenses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2001(a)(11) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1520) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$25,328,000 for fiscal year 2011</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $25,328,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 and 2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="112002">SEC. 112002. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Grants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31104(a)(8) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$212,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Expenses.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31104(i)(1)(H) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$244,144,000 for fiscal year 2012.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical correction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31104(i)(1)(F) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$239,828,000 for fiscal year 2010;”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant Programs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4101(c) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1715) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $22,500,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and $24,000,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012.</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and $3,750,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012.</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and $18,750,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012.</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and $2,250,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012.</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">New Entrant Audits.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 31144(g)(5)(B) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and up to $21,750,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s31100">49 U.S.C. 31100 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Outreach and Education.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4127(e) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1741) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and 2011 (and $750,000 to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and $2,250,000 to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011, and 2012</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112002/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Working Group for Development of Practices and Procedures to Enhance Federal-State Relations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4213(d) of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 14710 note; 119 Stat. 1759) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2012</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tII/s112003" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="112003">SEC. 112003. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 7131(c) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1910) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $870,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $1,160,000 for fiscal year 2012</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113001" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="113001">SEC. 113001. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR PLANNING PROGRAMS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 5305(g) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113002" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="113002">SEC. 113002. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SPECIAL RULE FOR URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 5307(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113002/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the paragraph heading and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2012.—</quotedText>” ;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113002/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012,</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113002/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (E)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113002/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the subparagraph heading and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2012 .—</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113002/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="113003">SEC. 113003. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ALLOCATING AMOUNTS FOR CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS. </heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 5309(m) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the paragraph heading and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal years 2006 through 2012.—</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)(i) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and $150,000,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (6)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and $11,250,000 shall be available for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">though 2011 and $3,750,000 shall be available for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">through 2012</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (7)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding clause (i)—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/A/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and $7,500,000 shall be available for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>”; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/A/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">each fiscal year</quotedText>” before the colon;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each fiscal year and $1,875,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each fiscal year and $1,875,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/A/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (iii) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each fiscal year and $750,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/A/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (iv) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each fiscal year and $750,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/A/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (v) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each fiscal year and $750,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/A/vii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (vi) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each fiscal year and $750,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/A/viii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (vii) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each fiscal year and $487,500 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/A/ix" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (viii) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each fiscal year and $262,500 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>”;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B) by striking clause (vii) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$13,500,000 for fiscal year 2012.”</content> </clause></quotedContent>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and not less than $26,250,000 shall be available for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113003/3/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (E) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $2,250,000 shall be available for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113004" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="113004">SEC. 113004. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPORTIONMENT OF FORMULA GRANTS FOR OTHER THAN URBANIZED AREAS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 5311(c)(1)(G) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$15,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113005" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="113005">SEC. 113005. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPORTIONMENT BASED ON FIXED GUIDEWAY FACTORS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 5337 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g).</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="113006">SEC. 113006. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Formula and Bus Grants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5338(b) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1) by striking subparagraph (G) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$8,360,565,000 for fiscal year 2012.”</content> </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$113,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, and $85,125,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $113,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$4,160,365,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, and $3,120,273,750 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $4,160,365,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$51,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, and $38,625,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $51,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,666,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, and $1,249,875,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $1,666,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (E) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$984,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, and $738,000,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $984,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (F) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$133,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, and $100,125,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $133,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (G) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$465,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, and $348,750,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $465,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/H" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (H) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$164,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, and $123,375,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $164,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (I) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$92,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, and $69,375,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $92,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/J" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (J) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$26,900,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, and $20,175,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $26,900,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/K" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (K) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2011 and $2,625,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/L" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (L) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2011 and $18,750,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2012</quotedText>”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/M" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="M">(M) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (M) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$465,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, and $348,750,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $465,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012</quotedText>”; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/a/2/N" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="N">(N) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (N) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$8,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, and $6,600,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and $8,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Capital Investment Grants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5338(c)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$1,955,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research and University Research Centers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5338(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">through 2011, and $33,000,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">through 2011, and $44,000,000 for fiscal year 2012,</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional authorizations. </heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1) for fiscal year 2012, the Secretary shall allocate for each of the activities and projects described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph (1) an amount equal to 63 percent of the amount allocated for fiscal year 2009 under each such subparagraph.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">University centers program. </heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal year 2012. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts allocated under paragraph (1)(C) for the university centers program under section 5506 for fiscal year 2012, the Secretary shall allocate for each program described in clauses (i) through (iii) and (v) through (viii) of paragraph (2)(A) an amount equal to 63 percent of the amount allocated for fiscal year 2009 under each such clause.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that a project or activity described in paragraph (2) received sufficient funds in fiscal year 2011, or a previous fiscal year, to carry out the purpose for which the project or activity was authorized, the Secretary may not allocate any amounts under clause (i) for the project or activity for fiscal year 2012 or any subsequent fiscal year.”</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113006/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5338(e)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$98,713,000 for fiscal year 2012.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113007" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="113007">SEC. 113007. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AMENDMENTS TO SAFETEA-LU. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113007/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contracted Paratransit Pilot.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3009(i)(1) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1572) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012,</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113007/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public-private Partnership Pilot Program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3011 of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 5309 note; 119 Stat. 1588) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113007/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(5) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113007/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence of subsection (d) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113007/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elderly Individuals and Individuals With Disabilities Pilot Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3012(b)(8) of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 5310 note; 119 Stat. 1593) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 30, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2012</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113007/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Obligation Ceiling.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3040(8) of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1639) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$10,458,278,000 for fiscal year 2012, of which not more than $8,360,565,000 shall be from the Mass Transit Account.”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113007/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project Authorizations for New Fixed Guideway Capital Projects.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3043 of SAFETEA-LU (119 Stat. 1640) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113007/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113007/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113007/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocations for National Research and Technology Programs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3046 of SAFETEA-LU (49 U.S.C. 5338 note; 119 Stat. 1706) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113007/f/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year or period</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIII/s113007/f/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (c)(2) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for fiscal year 2012, in amounts equal to 63 percent of the amounts allocated for fiscal year 2009 under each of paragraphs (2), (3), (5), and (8) through (25) of subsection (a).”</content> </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EFFECTIVE DATE </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/141/dG/tIV/s114001" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="114001">SEC. 114001. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s5305">49 U.S.C. 5305 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EFFECTIVE DATE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This division and the amendments made by this division shall take effect on July 1, 2012.</content> </section> DIVISION H—BUDGETARY EFFECTS
SEC. 120001. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (a) PAYGO Scorecard.—The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. (b) Senate PAYGO Scorecard.—The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be recorded on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 201 of S. Con. Res. 21 (110th Congress).