§ 515. General authorities and requirements

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 2012

   Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012

   Pub. L. 112–141 div. E title III § 53003(a) · 126 Stat. 405

   Enacted · 23 U.S.C. § 515

   Added Pub. L. 112–141, div. E, title III, § 53003(a), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 899

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Added Pub. L. 112–141, div. E, title III, § 53003(a), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 899

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   (a) In General.— Chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 514 (as added by section 53002) the following: “§ 515. General authorities and requirements “(a) Scope.— Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Secretary shall conduct an ongoing intelligent transportation system program— “(1) to research, develop, and operationally test intelligent transportation systems; and “(2) to provide technical assistance in the nationwide application of those systems as a component of the surface transportation systems of the United States. “(b) Policy.— 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. “(c) Cooperation With Governmental, Private, and Educational Entities.— 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. “(d) Consultation With Federal Officials.— In carrying out the intelligent transportation system program, the Secretary shall consult with the heads of other Federal agencies, as appropriate. “(e) Technical Assistance, Training, and Information.— 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. “(f) Transportation Planning.— 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. “(g) Information Clearinghouse.— “(1) In general.— The Secretary shall— “(A) maintain a repository for technical and safety data collected as a result of federally sponsored projects carried out under this chapter; and “(B) make, on request, that information (except for proprietary information and data) readily available to all users of the repository at an appropriate cost. “(2) Agreement.— “(A) In general.— 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). “(B) Federal financial assistance.— 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. “(3) Availability of information.— Information in the repository shall not be subject to sections 552 and 555 of title 5, United States Code. “(h) Advisory Committee.— “(1) In general.— The Secretary shall establish an Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary on carrying out this chapter. “(2) Membership.— The Advisory Committee shall have no more than 20 members, be balanced between metropolitan and rural interests, and include, at a minimum— “(A) a representative from a State highway department; “(B) a representative from a local highway department who is not from a metropolitan planning organization; “(C) a representative from a State, local, or regional transit agency; “(D) a representative from a metropolitan planning organization; “(E) a private sector user of intelligent transportation system technologies; “(F) 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; “(G) an academic researcher who is a civil engineer; “(H) an academic researcher who is a social scientist with expertise in transportation issues; “(I) a representative from a nonprofit group representing the intelligent transportation system industry; “(J) a representative from a public interest group concerned with safety; “(K) a representative from a public interest group concerned with the impact of the transportation system on land use and residential patterns; and “(L) members with expertise in planning, safety, telecommunications, utilities, and operations. “(3) Duties.— The Advisory Committee shall, at a minimum, perform the following duties: “(A) Provide input into the development of the intelligent transportation system aspects of the strategic plan under section 508. “(B) Review, at least annually, areas of intelligent transportation systems research being considered for funding by the Department, to determine— “(i) whether these activities are likely to advance either the state-of-the-practice or state-of-the-art in intelligent transportation systems; “(ii) whether the intelligent transportation system technologies are likely to be deployed by users, and if not, to determine the barriers to deployment; and “(iii) the appropriate roles for government and the private sector in investing in the research and technologies being considered. “(4) Report.— 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— “(A) all recommendations made by the Advisory Committee during the preceding calendar year; “(B) an explanation of the manner in which the Secretary has implemented those recommendations; and “(C) for recommendations not implemented, the reasons for rejecting the recommendations. “(5) Applicability of federal advisory committee act.— The Advisory Committee shall be subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). “(i) Reporting.— “(1) Guidelines and requirements.— “(A) In general.— The Secretary shall issue guidelines and requirements for the reporting and evaluation of operational tests and deployment projects carried out under this chapter. “(B) Objectivity and independence.— 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. “(C) Funding.— 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. “(2) Special rule.— 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.” .

2. 2015

   Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act

   Pub. L. 114–94 § 1446(a)(14) · 129 Stat. 1312

   Substituted · 23 U.S.C. § 515

   Pub. L. 114–94, § 1446(a)(14), substituted “sections 512 through 518” for “this chapter” wherever appearing

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 114–94, § 1446(a)(14), substituted “sections 512 through 518” for “this chapter” wherever appearing.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (14) Section 515 is amended by striking “this chapter” each place it appears and inserting “sections 512 through 518”.

3. 2015

   Transportation for Tomorrow Act of 2015

   Pub. L. 114–94 § 6007 · 129 Stat. 1312

   1. Substituted · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(4)

      Pub. L. 114–94, § 6007, in introductory provisions, substituted “May 1 of each year” for “February 1 of each year after the date of enactment of the Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012”

   2. Substituted · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(4)

      Pub. L. 114–94, § 6007, in introductory provisions, substituted “make available to the public on a Department of Transportation website” for “submit to Congress”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (h)(4). Pub. L. 114–94, § 6007, in introductory provisions, substituted “May 1 of each year” for “February 1 of each year after the date of enactment of the Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012” and “make available to the public on a Department of Transportation website” for “submit to Congress”.

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   SEC. 6007. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROGRAM REPORT.   Section 515(h)(4) of title 23, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (1) by striking “February 1 of each year after the date of enactment of the Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012” and inserting “May 1 of each year”; and (2) by striking “submit to Congress” and inserting “make available to the public on a Department of Transportation website”.

4. 2021

   Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

   Pub. L. 117–58 § 25001(1) · 135 Stat. 429

   Inserted · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(1)

   Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(1), inserted “(referred to in this subsection as the ‘Advisory Committee’)” after “an Advisory Committee”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (h)(1). Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(1), inserted “(referred to in this subsection as the ‘Advisory Committee’)” after “an Advisory Committee”.

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   (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting “(referred to in this subsection as the ‘Advisory Committee’)” after “an Advisory Committee”;

   Effective date note
   Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

5. 2021

   Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

   Pub. L. 117–58 § 25001(2)(A) · 135 Stat. 429

   Substituted · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(2)

   Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(A), substituted “25 members” for “20 members” in introductory provisions

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (h)(2). Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(A), substituted “25 members” for “20 members” in introductory provisions.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “20 members” and inserting “25 members”;

   Effective date note
   Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

6. 2021

   Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021

   Pub. L. 117–58 § 13008(a) · 135 Stat. 429

   Redesignated · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(2)(D)(W)

   Pub. L. 117–58, § 13008(a) and § 25001(2)(D)–(G), added various subpars. and successively redesignated existing subpars., resulting in ultimate redesignations of original subpars. as follows: (D) as (E), (E) as (H), (F) as (J), (G) as (K), (H) as (L), (I) as (N), (J) as (O), (K) as (S), and (L) as (U). For newly added subpars., see notes below

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (h)(2)(D) to (W). Pub. L. 117–58, § 13008(a) and § 25001(2)(D)–(G), added various subpars. and successively redesignated existing subpars., resulting in ultimate redesignations of original subpars. as follows: (D) as (E), (E) as (H), (F) as (J), (G) as (K), (H) as (L), (I) as (N), (J) as (O), (K) as (S), and (L) as (U). For newly added subpars., see notes below.

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   (a) General Authorities and Requirements Regarding Wildlife and Habitat.— Section 515(h)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (K), by striking “and” at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), (I), (J), (K), and (L) as subparagraphs (E), (F), (G), (H), (I), (K), (L), (M), and (O), respectively; (3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: “(D) a representative from a State, local, or regional wildlife, land use, or resource management agency;” ; (4) by inserting after subparagraph (I) (as so redesignated) the following: “(J) an academic researcher who is a biological or ecological scientist with expertise in transportation issues;” ; and (5) by inserting after subparagraph (M) (as so redesignated) the following: “(N) a representative from a public interest group concerned with the impact of the transportation system on terrestrial and aquatic species and the habitat of those species; and” .

   Effective date note
   Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

7. 2021

   Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021

   Pub. L. 117–58 § 13008(a)(3) · 135 Stat. 429

   Added · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(2)(D)

   Pub. L. 117–58, § 13008(a)(3), added subpar. (D)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (h)(2)(D). Pub. L. 117–58, § 13008(a)(3), added subpar. (D).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: “(D) a representative from a State, local, or regional wildlife, land use, or resource management agency;” ;

   Effective date note
   Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

8. 2021

   Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

   Pub. L. 117–58 § 25001(2)(D) · 135 Stat. 429

   Added · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(2)(F); 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(2)(G)

   Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(D), added subpars. (F) and (G)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (h)(2)(F), (G). Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(D), added subpars. (F) and (G).

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   (D) by inserting after subparagraph (E) (as redesignated by section 13008(a)(2)) the following: “(F) a representative of a national transit association; “(G) a representative of a national, State, or local transportation agency or association;” ;

   Effective date note
   Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

9. 2021

   Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

   Pub. L. 117–58 § 25001(2)(E) · 135 Stat. 429

   Added · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(2)(I)

   Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(E), added subpar. (I)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (h)(2)(I). Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(E), added subpar. (I).

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   (E) by inserting after subparagraph (H) (as redesignated by subparagraph (C)) the following: “(I) a private sector developer of intelligent transportation system technologies, which may include emerging vehicle technologies;” ;

   Effective date note
   Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

10. 2021

    Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 13008(a)(4) · 135 Stat. 429

    Redesignated · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(2)(J)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 13008(a)(4), added subpar. (J), which was subsequently redesignated (M) by Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(C)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(2)(J). Pub. L. 117–58, § 13008(a)(4), added subpar. (J), which was subsequently redesignated (M) by Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(C).

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    (4) by inserting after subparagraph (I) (as so redesignated) the following: “(J) an academic researcher who is a biological or ecological scientist with expertise in transportation issues;” ; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

11. 2021

    Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 13008(a)(5) · 135 Stat. 429

    Redesignated · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(2)(N)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 13008(a)(5), added subpar. (N), which was subsequently redesignated (T) by Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(C)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(2)(N). Pub. L. 117–58, § 13008(a)(5), added subpar. (N), which was subsequently redesignated (T) by Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(C).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by inserting after subparagraph (M) (as so redesignated) the following: “(N) a representative from a public interest group concerned with the impact of the transportation system on terrestrial and aquatic species and the habitat of those species; and” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

12. 2021

    Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 25001(2)(B) · 135 Stat. 429

    1. Redesignated · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(2)(O)

       Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(B), prior to redesignation of subpar. (O) as (U), struck out “utilities,” after “telecommunications,”

    2. Redesignated · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(2)(O)

       Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(B), prior to redesignation of subpar. (O) as (U), substituted semicolon for period at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(2)(O). Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(B), prior to redesignation of subpar. (O) as (U), struck out “utilities,” after “telecommunications,” and substituted semicolon for period at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in subparagraph (O) (as redesignated by section 13008(a)(2))— (i) by striking “utilities,”; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

13. 2021

    Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 25001(2)(F) · 135 Stat. 429

    Added · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(2)(P)(R)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(F), added subpars. (P) to (R)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(2)(P) to (R). Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(F), added subpars. (P) to (R).

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    (F) by inserting after subparagraph (O) (as so redesignated) the following: “(P) a representative of a labor organization; “(Q) a representative of a mobility-providing entity; “(R) an expert in traffic management;” ; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

14. 2021

    Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 25001(2)(G) · 135 Stat. 429

    Added · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(2)(V); 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(2)(W)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(G), added subpars. (V) and (W)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(2)(V), (W). Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(2)(G), added subpars. (V) and (W).

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    (G) by adding at the end the following: “(V) an expert in cybersecurity; and “(W) an automobile manufacturer.” ;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

15. 2021

    Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 25001(5) · 135 Stat. 429

    Redesignated · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(3)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(5), added par. (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (5)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(3). Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(5), added par. (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (5).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: “(3) Term.— “(A) In general.— The term of a member of the Advisory Committee shall be 3 years. “(B) Renewal.— On expiration of the term of a member of the Advisory Committee, the member— “(i) may be reappointed; or “(ii) if the member is not reappointed under clause (i), may serve until a new member is appointed. “(4) Meetings.— The Advisory Committee— “(A) shall convene not less frequently than twice each year; and “(B) may convene with the use of remote video conference technology.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

16. 2021

    Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 25001(3)(A) · 135 Stat. 429

    Substituted · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(3)(A)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(3)(A), substituted “section 6503 of title 49” for “section 508”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(3)(A). Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(3)(A), substituted “section 6503 of title 49” for “section 508”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking “section 508” and inserting “section 6503 of title 49”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

17. 2021

    Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 25001(3)(B)(i) · 135 Stat. 429

    Inserted · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(3)(B)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(3)(B)(i), inserted “programs and” before “research” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(3)(B). Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(3)(B)(i), inserted “programs and” before “research” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting “programs and” before “research”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

18. 2021

    Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 25001(3)(B)(ii) · 135 Stat. 429

    Substituted · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(3)(B)(iii)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(3)(B)(ii), substituted “programs, research, and” for “research and”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(3)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(3)(B)(ii), substituted “programs, research, and” for “research and”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (ii) in clause (iii), by striking “research and” and inserting “programs, research, and”;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

19. 2021

    Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 25001(5) · 135 Stat. 429

    Redesignated · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(4)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(5), added par. (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (6)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(4). Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(5), added par. (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (6).

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    (5) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: “(3) Term.— “(A) In general.— The term of a member of the Advisory Committee shall be 3 years. “(B) Renewal.— On expiration of the term of a member of the Advisory Committee, the member— “(i) may be reappointed; or “(ii) if the member is not reappointed under clause (i), may serve until a new member is appointed. “(4) Meetings.— The Advisory Committee— “(A) shall convene not less frequently than twice each year; and “(B) may convene with the use of remote video conference technology.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

20. 2021

    Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 25001(4) · 135 Stat. 429

    Redesignated · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(5)(7)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(4), redesignated pars. (3) to (5) as (5) to (7), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(5) to (7). Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(4), redesignated pars. (3) to (5) as (5) to (7), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (5) through (7); and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 13008(a) of Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

21. 2022

    Pub. L. 117–286 § 4(a)(178) · 136 Stat. 4196

    1. Substituted · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(7)

       Pub. L. 117–286, which directed amendment of subsec. (h)(5) by substituting “chapter 10 of title 5, united states code” for “federal advisory committee act” in text, was executed by making the substitutions in subsec. (h)(7) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the prior amendment by Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(4). See 2021 Amendment note, below

    2. Substituted · 23 U.S.C. § 515(h)(7)

       Pub. L. 117–286, which directed amendment of subsec. (h)(5) by substituting “chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code.” for “the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).” in text, was executed by making the substitutions in subsec. (h)(7) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the prior amendment by Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(4). See 2021 Amendment note, below

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(7). Pub. L. 117–286, which directed amendment of subsec. (h)(5) by substituting “chapter 10 of title 5, united states code” for “federal advisory committee act” in heading and “chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code.” for “the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).” in text, was executed by making the substitutions in subsec. (h)(7) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the prior amendment by Pub. L. 117–58, § 25001(4). See 2021 Amendment note, below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (178) Section 515(h)(5) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking “federal advisory committee act” and inserting “chapter 10 of title 5, united states code”; and (B) in text, by striking “the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).” and inserting “chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code.”.

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