IB Union Calendar No. 393 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1997 [Report No. 111–614, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2009 Mr. Gerlach introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned September 22, 2010 Reported from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure September 22, 2010 Referral to the Committee on Science and Technology extended for a period ending not later than November 15, 2010 November 15, 2010 Committee on Science and Technology discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to update a research report and issue guidance to the States with respect to reducing lighting on the Federal-aid system during periods of low traffic density, and for other purposes.

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Research and guidance with respect to reducing lighting on the Federal-aid system during periods of low traffic density

(a)

Update of research report

(1)

In general

Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration and in cooperation with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, shall update the research report of the Federal Highway Administration entitled Reduced Lighting On Freeways During Periods Of Low Traffic Density, FHWA/RD–86/018, August 1985. (2)

Issues to address in update

In updating the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall address, with respect to the Federal-aid system, the following: (A)The optimal times and conditions for reducing lighting. (B)The appropriate lighting levels for various roads and road features. (C)The appropriate manner in which to carry out reducing lighting. (D)The energy savings and reduction in greenhouse gases that may result from reducing lighting. (E)Any legal issues relating to reducing lighting, including the development of such issues since the release of the report described in paragraph (1). (b)

Guidance to States

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue guidance to the States with respect to reducing lighting on the Federal-aid system during periods of low traffic density. The Secretary shall base such guidance on the updated research report completed in accordance with subsection (a). (c)

Definitions

In this section, the following definitions apply: (1)

Federal-aid system

The term Federal-aid system has the meaning given such term in section 101(6) of title 23, United States Code. (2)

State

The term State has the meaning given such term in section 101(32) of title 23, United States Code.

November 15, 2010 Committee on Science and Technology discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House and on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed