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Title 49 — Transportation

Chapter 53 — Public Transportation

§ 5307. Urbanized area formula grants

Statutory text

(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)

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—

(i)

operate 75 or fewer buses in fixed route service or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit 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; or

(ii)

operate a minimum of 76 buses and a maximum of 100 buses in fixed route service or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit 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; or

(B)

subject to paragraph (3), for public transportation systems that—

(i)

operate 75 or fewer buses in fixed route service or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit service, during peak service hours, in an amount not to exceed 75 percent of the share of the apportionment allocated to such systems within the urbanized area, as determined by the local planning process and included in the designated recipient’s final program of projects prepared under subsection (b); or

(ii)

operate a minimum of 76 buses and a maximum of 100 buses in fixed route service or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit service during peak service hours, in an amount not to exceed 50 percent of the share of the apportionment allocated to such systems within the urbanized area, as determined by the local planning process and included in the designated recipient’s final program of projects prepared under subsection (b).

(3)

The amount available to a public transportation system under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) shall be not more than 10 percent greater than the amount that would otherwise be available to the system under subparagraph (A) of that paragraph.

(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 in accordance with the recipient’s transit asset management plan;

(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, will submit an annual report listing projects carried out in the preceding fiscal year under this section for associated transit improvements as defined in section 5302; 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.

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. Pub. L. 103–272 § 1(d) · 108 Stat. 745

    Enacted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307

    Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 795

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 795

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (d) Title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding the following immediately after subtitle I:

  2. Pub. L. 103–429 § 6(7)(A) · 108 Stat. 4377

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(d)(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(7)(A), substituted “section” for “chapter”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(D). Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(7)(A), substituted “section” for “chapter”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) In clause (1)(D), strike “chapter” and substitute “section”.

  3. Pub. L. 103–429 § 6(7)(B) · 108 Stat. 4377

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(d)(1)(E)(iii)

    Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(7)(B), substituted “Buy America” for “Buy-American”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(E)(iii). Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(7)(B), substituted “Buy America” for “Buy-American”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) In clause (1)(E)(iii), strike “Buy-American” and substitute “Buy America”.

  4. Pub. L. 104–287 § 5(11) · 110 Stat. 3388

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(2)

      Pub. L. 104–287 substituted “title; or” for “title;” in subpar. (B)

    2. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(2)

      Pub. L. 104–287 substituted “transportation.” for “transportation; or” in subpar. (B)

    3. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(2)

      Pub. L. 104–287 struck out subpar. (C) which read as follows: “a recipient designated under section 5(b)(1) of the Federal Transit Act not later than January 5, 1983.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 104–287 substituted “title; or” for “title;” in subpar. (A) and “transportation.” for “transportation; or” in subpar. (B) and struck out subpar. (C) which read as follows: “a recipient designated under section 5(b)(1) of the Federal Transit Act not later than January 5, 1983.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (11) Section 5307 is amended as follows: (A) In subsection (a)(2)(A), strike “title;” and substitute “title; or”. (B) In subsection (a)(2)(B), strike “transportation; or” and substitute “transportation”. (C) Strike subsection (a)(2)(C).

  5. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(a)(1) · 112 Stat. 107

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307

    Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(a)(1), substituted “Urbanized area formula grants” for “Block grants” in section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(a)(1), substituted “Urbanized area formula grants” for “Block grants” in section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Amendment to section 5307.— Section 5307 is amended by striking the section heading and inserting the following: “§ 5307. Urbanized area formula grants”.

  6. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(b)(1) · 112 Stat. 107

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)

    Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(b)(1), substituted “In this section, the following definitions apply:” for “In this section—” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(b)(1), substituted “In this section, the following definitions apply:” for “In this section—” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “In this section—” and inserting “In this section, the following definitions apply:”;

  7. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(b)(2) · 112 Stat. 107

    Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(b)(2), inserted “Associated capital maintenance items.—The term” after “(1)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(b)(2), inserted “Associated capital maintenance items.—The term” after “(1)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by inserting “Associated capital maintenance items.—The term” after “(1)”; and

  8. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(b)(3) · 112 Stat. 107

    Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(b)(3), inserted “Designated recipient.—The term” after “(2)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(b)(3), inserted “Designated recipient.—The term” after “(2)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by inserting “Designated recipient.—The term” after “(2)”.

  9. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(h)(1) · 112 Stat. 107

    1. Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(1)

      Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(h)(1), as added by Pub. L. 105–206, § 9009(e)

    2. Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(1)

      Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(h)(1), as inserted at end “The Secretary may make grants under this section from funds made available for fiscal year 1998 to finance the operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(h)(1), as added by Pub. L. 105–206, § 9009(e), inserted at end “The Secretary may make grants under this section from funds made available for fiscal year 1998 to finance the operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 3007. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. (a) Section Heading.— (1) Amendment to section 5307.— Section 5307 is amended by striking the section heading and inserting the following: “§ 5307. Urbanized area formula grants”. (2) Conforming amendment.— The item relating to section 5307 in the table of sections for chapter 53 is amended to read as follows: “5307. Urbanized area formula grants.”. (b) Definitions.— Section 5307(a) is amended— (1) by striking “In this section—” and inserting “In this section, the following definitions apply:”; (2) by inserting “Associated capital maintenance items.—The term” after “(1)”; and (3) by inserting “Designated recipient.—The term” after “(2)”. (c) General Authority.— Section 5307(b) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking “, improvement, and operating costs” and inserting “and improvement costs”; and (B) by adding at the end the following: “The Secretary may also make grants under this section to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000.”; (2) in paragraph (2)(A)— (A) by inserting “, in writing,” after “approved”; and (B) by striking “and” at the end; (3) in paragraph (2)(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; (4) in paragraph (2) by adding at the end the following: “(C) the metropolitan planning organization in approving the use under subparagraph (A) determines that the local transit needs are being addressed.”; (5) by striking paragraphs (3) and (5); and (6) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3). (d) Advance Construction.— Section 5307(g)(3) is amended by striking “the amount by which” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “the most favorable financing terms reasonably available for the project at the time of borrowing. The applicant shall certify, in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary, Certification. that the applicant has shown reasonable diligence in seeking the most favorable financing terms.”. (e) Coordination of Reviews.— Section 5307(i)(2) is amended by adding at the end the following: “To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall coordinate such reviews with any related State or local reviews.”. (f) Transit Enhancement Activities.— Section 5307(k) is amended to read as follows: “(k) Transit Enhancement Activities.— “(1) In general.— One percent of the hinds apportioned to urbanized areas with a population of at least 200,000 under section 5336 for a fiscal year shall be made available for transit enhancement activities in accordance with section 5302(a)(15). “(2) Period of availability.— Funds apportioned under paragraph (1) shall be available for obligation for 3 years following the fiscal year in which the funds are apportioned. Funds that are not obligated at the end of such period shall be reapportioned under the urbanized area formula program of section 5336. “(3) Report.— A recipient of funds apportioned under paragraph (1) shall submit, as part of the recipient’s annual certification to the Secretary, a report listing the projects carried out during the fiscal year with those funds.”. (g) Conforming Amendments.— Section 5307(nX2) is amended by inserting “5319,” after “5318,”.

  10. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(c)(1) · 112 Stat. 107

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(1)

      Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(1), substituted “and improvement costs of equipment” for “, improvement, and operating costs of equipment”

    2. Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(1)

      Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(1), inserted at end “The Secretary may also make grants under this section to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000.”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(1), substituted “and improvement costs of equipment” for “, improvement, and operating costs of equipment” and inserted at end “The Secretary may also make grants under this section to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking “, improvement, and operating costs” and inserting “and improvement costs”; and (B) by adding at the end the following: “The Secretary may also make grants under this section to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000.”;

  11. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(c)(2)(A) · 112 Stat. 107

    Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(2)(A), inserted “, in writing,” after “approved”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(2)(A), inserted “, in writing,” after “approved”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by inserting “, in writing,” after “approved”; and

  12. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(c)(2)(B) · 112 Stat. 107

    Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(C)

    Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(2)(B)–(4), added subpar. (C)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(2)(B)–(4), added subpar. (C).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by striking “and” at the end;

  13. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(c)(5) · 112 Stat. 107

    1. Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(3); 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(4)

      Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(5), (6), redesignated par. (4) as (3)

    2. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(3); 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(4)

      Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(5), (6), struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “A grant for a capital project under this section also is available to finance the leasing of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation, subject to regulations the Secretary prescribes limiting the grant to leasing arrangements that are more cost effective than acquisition or construction.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3), (4). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(5), (6), redesignated par. (4) as (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “A grant for a capital project under this section also is available to finance the leasing of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation, subject to regulations the Secretary prescribes limiting the grant to leasing arrangements that are more cost effective than acquisition or construction.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking paragraphs (3) and (5); and

  14. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(c)(5) · 112 Stat. 107

    Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(5)

    Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(5), struck out par. (5) which read as follows: “Amounts under this section are available for a highway project under title 23 only if amounts used for the State or local share of the project are eligible to finance either a highway or mass transportation project.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(5), struck out par. (5) which read as follows: “Amounts under this section are available for a highway project under title 23 only if amounts used for the State or local share of the project are eligible to finance either a highway or mass transportation project.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking paragraphs (3) and (5); and

  15. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(d) · 112 Stat. 107

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(g)(3)

    Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(d), substituted “the most favorable financing terms reasonably available for the project at the time of borrowing. 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.” for “the amount by which the estimated cost of carrying out the part (if it would be carried out at the time the part is converted to a regularly financed project) exceeds the actual cost (except interest) of carrying out the part.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(3). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(d), substituted “the most favorable financing terms reasonably available for the project at the time of borrowing. 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.” for “the amount by which the estimated cost of carrying out the part (if it would be carried out at the time the part is converted to a regularly financed project) exceeds the actual cost (except interest) of carrying out the part.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (d) Advance Construction.— Section 5307(g)(3) is amended by striking “the amount by which” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “the most favorable financing terms reasonably available for the project at the time of borrowing. The applicant shall certify, in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary, Certification. that the applicant has shown reasonable diligence in seeking the most favorable financing terms.”.

  16. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(e) · 112 Stat. 107

    Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(i)(2)

    Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(e), inserted at end “To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall coordinate such reviews with any related State or local reviews.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i)(2). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(e), inserted at end “To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall coordinate such reviews with any related State or local reviews.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (e) Coordination of Reviews.— Section 5307(i)(2) is amended by adding at the end the following: “To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall coordinate such reviews with any related State or local reviews.”.

  17. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(f) · 112 Stat. 107

    Amended · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(k)

    Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(f), amended heading and text of subsec. (k) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “A certification under subsection (d) of this section and any additional certification required by law to be submitted to the Secretary may be consolidated into a single document to be submitted annually as part of the grant application under this section. The Secretary shall publish annually a list of all certifications required under this chapter with the publication required under section 5336(e)(2) of this title.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(f), amended heading and text of subsec. (k) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “A certification under subsection (d) of this section and any additional certification required by law to be submitted to the Secretary may be consolidated into a single document to be submitted annually as part of the grant application under this section. The Secretary shall publish annually a list of all certifications required under this chapter with the publication required under section 5336(e)(2) of this title.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (f) Transit Enhancement Activities.— Section 5307(k) is amended to read as follows: “(k) Transit Enhancement Activities.— “(1) In general.— One percent of the hinds apportioned to urbanized areas with a population of at least 200,000 under section 5336 for a fiscal year shall be made available for transit enhancement activities in accordance with section 5302(a)(15). “(2) Period of availability.— Funds apportioned under paragraph (1) shall be available for obligation for 3 years following the fiscal year in which the funds are apportioned. Funds that are not obligated at the end of such period shall be reapportioned under the urbanized area formula program of section 5336. “(3) Report.— A recipient of funds apportioned under paragraph (1) shall submit, as part of the recipient’s annual certification to the Secretary, a report listing the projects carried out during the fiscal year with those funds.”.

  18. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(h)(2) · 112 Stat. 107

    1. Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(k)(3)

      Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(h)(2), as added by Pub. L. 105–206, § 9009(e)

    2. Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(k)(3)

      Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(h)(2), as inserted “preceding” before “fiscal year”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (k)(3). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(h)(2), as added by Pub. L. 105–206, § 9009(e), inserted “preceding” before “fiscal year”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 3007. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. (a) Section Heading.— (1) Amendment to section 5307.— Section 5307 is amended by striking the section heading and inserting the following: “§ 5307. Urbanized area formula grants”. (2) Conforming amendment.— The item relating to section 5307 in the table of sections for chapter 53 is amended to read as follows: “5307. Urbanized area formula grants.”. (b) Definitions.— Section 5307(a) is amended— (1) by striking “In this section—” and inserting “In this section, the following definitions apply:”; (2) by inserting “Associated capital maintenance items.—The term” after “(1)”; and (3) by inserting “Designated recipient.—The term” after “(2)”. (c) General Authority.— Section 5307(b) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking “, improvement, and operating costs” and inserting “and improvement costs”; and (B) by adding at the end the following: “The Secretary may also make grants under this section to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000.”; (2) in paragraph (2)(A)— (A) by inserting “, in writing,” after “approved”; and (B) by striking “and” at the end; (3) in paragraph (2)(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; (4) in paragraph (2) by adding at the end the following: “(C) the metropolitan planning organization in approving the use under subparagraph (A) determines that the local transit needs are being addressed.”; (5) by striking paragraphs (3) and (5); and (6) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3). (d) Advance Construction.— Section 5307(g)(3) is amended by striking “the amount by which” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “the most favorable financing terms reasonably available for the project at the time of borrowing. The applicant shall certify, in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary, Certification. that the applicant has shown reasonable diligence in seeking the most favorable financing terms.”. (e) Coordination of Reviews.— Section 5307(i)(2) is amended by adding at the end the following: “To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall coordinate such reviews with any related State or local reviews.”. (f) Transit Enhancement Activities.— Section 5307(k) is amended to read as follows: “(k) Transit Enhancement Activities.— “(1) In general.— One percent of the hinds apportioned to urbanized areas with a population of at least 200,000 under section 5336 for a fiscal year shall be made available for transit enhancement activities in accordance with section 5302(a)(15). “(2) Period of availability.— Funds apportioned under paragraph (1) shall be available for obligation for 3 years following the fiscal year in which the funds are apportioned. Funds that are not obligated at the end of such period shall be reapportioned under the urbanized area formula program of section 5336. “(3) Report.— A recipient of funds apportioned under paragraph (1) shall submit, as part of the recipient’s annual certification to the Secretary, a report listing the projects carried out during the fiscal year with those funds.”. (g) Conforming Amendments.— Section 5307(nX2) is amended by inserting “5319,” after “5318,”.

  19. Federal Transit Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–178 § 3007(g) · 112 Stat. 107

    Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(n)(2)

    Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(g), inserted “5319,” after “5318,”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (n)(2). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(g), inserted “5319,” after “5318,”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (g) Conforming Amendments.— Section 5307(nX2) is amended by inserting “5319,” after “5318,”.

  20. Pub. L. 107–232 § 1(1) · 116 Stat. 1478

    Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 107–232, § 1(1), struck out at end “The Secretary may make grants under this section from funds made available for fiscal year 1998 to finance the operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 107–232, § 1(1), struck out at end “The Secretary may make grants under this section from funds made available for fiscal year 1998 to finance the operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking the last sentence of paragraph (1);

  21. Pub. L. 107–232 § 1(2) · 116 Stat. 1478

    1. Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(4)

      Pub. L. 107–232, § 1(2)–(4), added par. (2)

    2. Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(4)

      Pub. L. 107–232, § 1(2)–(4), redesignated former pars. (2) and (3) as (3) and (4), respectively, and realigned margins of par. (3)(C), as redesignated

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2) to (4). Pub. L. 107–232, § 1(2)–(4), added par. (2), redesignated former pars. (2) and (3) as (3) and (4), respectively, and realigned margins of par. (3)(C), as redesignated.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs and (4), respectively;

  22. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003

    Pub. L. 108–88 § 8(n)(1) · 117 Stat. 1110

    Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 108–88, § 8(n)(1), inserted “and for the period of October 1, 2003, through February 29, 2004” after “2003” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 108–88, § 8(n)(1), inserted “and for the period of October 1, 2003, through February 29, 2004” after “2003” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the heading to paragraph (2) by inserting “and for the period of october 1, 2003, through february 29, 2004” after “2003”;

  23. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003

    Pub. L. 108–88 § 8(n)(2) · 117 Stat. 1110

    1. Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

      Pub. L. 108–88, § 8(n)(2), inserted “and for the period of October 1, 2003, through February 29, 2004” after “2003,”

    2. Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

      Pub. L. 108–88, § 8(n)(2), added cl. (iv)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 108–88, § 8(n)(2), inserted “and for the period of October 1, 2003, through February 29, 2004” after “2003,” and added cl. (iv).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in paragraph (2)(A)— (A) by inserting “and for the period of October 1, 2003, through February 29, 2004” after “2003,”; (B) by striking “or” at the end of clause (ii); (C) by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting “; and”; and (D) by adding at the end the following: “(iv) a portion of the area was not designated as an urbanized area as determined under the 1990 Federal decennial census and received assistance under section 5311 in fiscal year 2002.” ;

  24. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003

    Pub. L. 108–88 § 8(n)(3) · 117 Stat. 1110

    Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(B)

    Pub. L. 108–88, § 8(n)(3), inserted at end “Each portion of an area not designated as an urbanized area under the 1990 Federal decennial census and eligible to receive funds under subparagraph (A)(iv) shall receive an amount of funds made available to carry out this section that is no less than the amount the portion of the area received under section 5311 in fiscal year 2002.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 108–88, § 8(n)(3), inserted at end “Each portion of an area not designated as an urbanized area under the 1990 Federal decennial census and eligible to receive funds under subparagraph (A)(iv) shall receive an amount of funds made available to carry out this section that is no less than the amount the portion of the area received under section 5311 in fiscal year 2002.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by adding at the end of paragraph (2)(B) the following: “Each portion of an area not designated as an urbanized area under the 1990 Federal decennial census and eligible to receive funds under subparagraph (A)(iv) shall receive an amount of funds made available to carry out this section that is no less than the amount the portion of the area received under section 5311 in fiscal year 2002.”.

  25. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004

    Pub. L. 108–202 § 9(n) · 118 Stat. 478

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 108–202 substituted “april 30, 2004” for “february 29, 2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A)

    2. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 108–202 substituted “April 30, 2004” for “February 29, 2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 108–202 substituted “april 30, 2004” for “february 29, 2004” in heading and “April 30, 2004” for “February 29, 2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (n) Urbanized Area Formula Grants.— Section 5307(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading by striking “february 29, 2004” and inserting “april 30, 2004”; and (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “February 29, 2004” and inserting “April 30, 2004”;

  26. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part II

    Pub. L. 108–224 § 7(n) · 118 Stat. 627

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 108–224 substituted “june 30, 2004” for “april 30, 2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A)

    2. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 108–224 substituted “June 30, 2004” for “April 30, 2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 108–224 substituted “june 30, 2004” for “april 30, 2004” in heading and “June 30, 2004” for “April 30, 2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (n) Urbanized Area Formula Grants.— Section 5307(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading by striking “april 30, 2004” and inserting “june 30, 2004”; and (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “April 30, 2004” and inserting “June 30, 2004”.

  27. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part III

    Pub. L. 108–263 § 7(n) · 118 Stat. 698

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 108–263 substituted “july 31, 2004” for “june 30, 2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A)

    2. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 108–263 substituted “July 31, 2004” for “June 30, 2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 108–263 substituted “july 31, 2004” for “june 30, 2004” in heading and “July 31, 2004” for “June 30, 2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (n) Urbanized Area Formula Grants.— Section 5307(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading by striking “June 30, 2004” and inserting “July 31, 2004”; and (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “June 30, 2004” and inserting “July 31, 2004”;

  28. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV

    Pub. L. 108–280 § 7(n) · 118 Stat. 876

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 108–280 substituted “fiscal years 2003 and 2004” for “fiscal year 2003 and for the period of october 1, 2003, through july 31, 2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A)

    2. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 108–280 substituted “fiscal years 2003 and 2004” for “fiscal year 2003, and for the period of October 1, 2003, through July 31, 2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 108–280 substituted “fiscal years 2003 and 2004” for “fiscal year 2003 and for the period of october 1, 2003, through july 31, 2004” in heading and “fiscal years 2003 and 2004” for “fiscal year 2003, and for the period of October 1, 2003, through July 31, 2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (n) Urbanized Area Formula Grants.— Section 5307(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the paragraph heading by striking “fiscal year 2003 and for the period of october 1, 2003, through july 31, 2004” and inserting “fiscal years 2003 and 2004”; and (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “fiscal year 2003, and for the period of October 1, 2003, through July 31, 2004” and inserting “fiscal years 2003 and 2004”.

  29. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V

    Pub. L. 108–310 § 8(n) · 118 Stat. 1144

    Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 108–310 inserted “and for the period of october 1, 2004, through may 31, 2005” after “2004” in heading and directed the insertion of “and for the period of October 1, 2004, through May 31, 2005” after “2004,” in subpar. (A), which was executed by making the insertion after “2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A), to reflect the probable intent of Congress

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 108–310 inserted “and for the period of october 1, 2004, through may 31, 2005” after “2004” in heading and directed the insertion of “and for the period of October 1, 2004, through May 31, 2005” after “2004,” in subpar. (A), which was executed by making the insertion after “2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (n) Urbanized Area Formula Grants.— Section 5307(b) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading to paragraph (2) by inserting “and for the period of october 1, 2004, through may 31, 2005” after “2004”; and (2) in paragraph (2)(A) by inserting “and for the period of October 1, 2004, through May 31, 2005” after “2004,”.

  30. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–14 § 7(m)(1) · 119 Stat. 324

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 109–14, § 7(m)(1), substituted “june 30, 2005” for “may 31, 2005” in heading

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–14, § 7(m)(1), substituted “june 30, 2005” for “may 31, 2005” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the heading by striking “may 31, 2005” and inserting “june 30, 2005”; and

  31. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–14 § 7(m)(2) · 119 Stat. 324

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 109–14, § 7(m)(2), substituted “June 30, 2005” for “May 31, 2005” in introductory provisions

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–14, § 7(m)(2), substituted “June 30, 2005” for “May 31, 2005” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “May 31, 2005” and inserting “June 30, 2005”.

  32. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part II

    Pub. L. 109–20 § 7(m)(1) · 119 Stat. 346

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 109–20, § 7(m)(1), substituted “july 19, 2005” for “june 30, 2005” in heading

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–20, § 7(m)(1), substituted “july 19, 2005” for “june 30, 2005” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the heading by striking “june 30, 2005” and inserting “july 19, 2005”; and

  33. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part II

    Pub. L. 109–20 § 7(m)(2) · 119 Stat. 346

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 109–20, § 7(m)(2), substituted “July 19, 2005” for “June 30, 2005” in introductory provisions

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–20, § 7(m)(2), substituted “July 19, 2005” for “June 30, 2005” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “June 30, 2005” and inserting “July 19, 2005”.

  34. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part III

    Pub. L. 109–35 § 7(m)(1) · 119 Stat. 379

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 109–35, § 7(m)(1), substituted “july 21, 2005” for “july 19, 2005” in heading

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–35, § 7(m)(1), substituted “july 21, 2005” for “july 19, 2005” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the heading by striking “july 19, 2005” and inserting “july 21, 2005”; and

  35. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part III

    Pub. L. 109–35 § 7(m)(2) · 119 Stat. 379

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 109–35, § 7(m)(2), substituted “July 21, 2005” for “July 19, 2005” in introductory provisions

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–35, § 7(m)(2), substituted “July 21, 2005” for “July 19, 2005” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “July 19, 2005” and inserting “July 21, 2005”.

  36. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part IV

    Pub. L. 109–37 § 7(m)(1) · 119 Stat. 394

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 109–37, § 7(m)(1), substituted “july 27, 2005” for “july 21, 2005” in heading

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–37, § 7(m)(1), substituted “july 27, 2005” for “july 21, 2005” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the heading by striking “july 21, 2005” and inserting “july 27, 2005”; and

  37. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part IV

    Pub. L. 109–37 § 7(m)(2) · 119 Stat. 394

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 109–37, § 7(m)(2), substituted “July 27, 2005” for “July 21, 2005” in introductory provisions

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–37, § 7(m)(2), substituted “July 27, 2005” for “July 21, 2005” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “July 21, 2005” and inserting “July 27, 2005”.

  38. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V

    Pub. L. 109–40 § 7(m)(1) · 119 Stat. 410

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 109–40, § 7(m)(1), substituted “july 30, 2005” for “july 27, 2005” in heading

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–40, § 7(m)(1), substituted “july 30, 2005” for “july 27, 2005” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the heading by striking “july 27, 2005” and inserting “july 30, 2005”; and

  39. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V

    Pub. L. 109–40 § 7(m)(2) · 119 Stat. 410

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 109–40, § 7(m)(2), substituted “July 30, 2005” for “July 27, 2005” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 109–40, § 7(m)(2), substituted “July 30, 2005” for “July 27, 2005” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “July 27, 2005” and inserting “July 30, 2005”.

  40. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(b)(1) · 119 Stat. 1144

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(1)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(b)(1), substituted “means—” for “means”

    2. Amended · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(1)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(b)(1), designated part of existing provisions as subpar. (A)

    3. Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(1)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(b)(1), added subpar. (B)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(b)(1), substituted “means—” for “means”, designated part of existing provisions as subpar. (A), and added subpar. (B).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Associated capital maintenance items.— Section 5307(a)(1) is amended— (A) by striking “means equipment, tires,” and inserting “means— “(A) equipment, tires,” ; (B) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated) by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (C) by adding at the end the following: “(B) 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.” .

  41. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(b)(2) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Amended · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(b)(2), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “a person designated, consistent with the planning process under sections 5303–5306 of this title, by the chief executive officer of a State, responsible local officials, and publicly owned operators of mass transportation to receive and apportion amounts under section 5336 of this title that are attributable to transportation management areas established under section 5305(a) of this title; or”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(b)(2), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “a person designated, consistent with the planning process under sections 5303–5306 of this title, by the chief executive officer of a State, responsible local officials, and publicly owned operators of mass transportation to receive and apportion amounts under section 5336 of this title that are attributable to transportation management areas established under section 5305(a) of this title; or”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Designated recipient.— Section 5307(a)(2)(A) is amended to read as follows: “(A) an entity designated, in accordance with the planning process under sections 5303, 5304, and 5306, by the chief executive officer of a State, responsible local officials, and publicly owned operators of public transportation, to receive and apportion amounts under section 5336 that are attributable to transportation management areas identified under section 5303; or” .

  42. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3002(b)(4) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(2)(B)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) 49 USC 5301, 5302, 5307, 5311–5314, 5318, 5319, 5321–5323, 5330, 5331, 5333–5336. by striking “mass” each place the term appears before “transportation” and inserting “public”, except in sections 5301(f), 5302(a)(7), 5315, and 5323(a)(1).

  43. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(c)(1) · 119 Stat. 1144

    1. Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(1)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(c)(1), added par. (1)

    2. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(1)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(c)(1), struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “The Secretary of Transportation may make grants under this section for capital projects and to finance the planning and improvement costs of equipment, facilities, and associated capital maintenance items for use in mass transportation, including the renovation and improvement of historic transportation facilities with related private investment. The Secretary may also make grants under this section to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(c)(1), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “The Secretary of Transportation may make grants under this section for capital projects and to finance the planning and improvement costs of equipment, facilities, and associated capital maintenance items for use in mass transportation, including the renovation and improvement of historic transportation facilities with related private investment. The Secretary may also make grants under this section to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: “(1) Grants.— The Secretary may make grants under this section for— “(A) capital projects and associated capital maintenance items; “(B) planning; “(C) transit enhancements; “(D) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000; “(E) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in a portion or portions of an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000, but not more than 225,000, if— “(i) the urbanized area includes parts of more than one State; “(ii) the portion of the urbanized area includes only one State; “(iii) the population of the portion of the urbanized area is less than 30,000; and “(iv) the grants will not be used to provide public transportation outside of the portion of the urbanized area; and “(F) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation for local governmental authorities in areas which adopted transit operating and financing plans that became a part of the Houston, Texas, urbanized area as a result of the 2000 decennial census of population, but lie outside the service area of the principal public transportation agency that serves the Houston urbanized area.” ;

  44. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(c)(2) · 119 Stat. 1144

    1. Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(c)(2), added par. (2)

    2. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(c)(2), struck out former par. (2) which related to special rule for fiscal years 2003 and 2004 and for the period of Oct. 1, 2004, through July 30, 2005

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(c)(2), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which related to special rule for fiscal years 2003 and 2004 and for the period of Oct. 1, 2004, through July 30, 2005.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: “(2) Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2007.— “(A) Increased flexibility.— The Secretary may award grants under this section, from funds made available to carry out this section for each of the fiscal years 2005 through 2007, to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000, as determined by the 2000 decennial census of population, if— “(i) the urbanized area had a population of less than 200,000, as determined by the 1990 decennial census of population; “(ii) a portion of the urbanized area was a separate urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000, as determined by the 1990 decennial census of population; “(iii) the area was not designated as an urbanized area, as determined by the 1990 decennial census of population; or “(iv) a portion of the area was not designated as an urbanized area, as determined by the 1990 decennial census, and received assistance under section 5311 in fiscal year 2002. “(B) Maximum amounts in fiscal year 2005.— In fiscal year 2005— “(i) amounts made available to any urbanized area under clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) shall be not more than the amount apportioned in fiscal year 2002 to the urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000, as determined in the 1990 decennial census of population; “(ii) amounts made available to any urbanized area under subparagraph (A)(iii) shall be not more than the amount apportioned to the urbanized area under this section for fiscal year 2003; and “(iii) each portion of any area not designated as an urbanized area, as determined by the 1990 decennial census, and eligible to receive funds under subparagraph (A)(iv), shall receive an amount of funds to carry out this section that is not less than the amount the portion of the area received under section 5311 for fiscal year 2002. “(C) Maximum amounts in fiscal year 2006.— In fiscal year 2006— “(i) amounts made available to any urbanized area under clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) shall be not more than 50 percent of the amount apportioned in fiscal year 2002 to the urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000, as determined in the 1990 decennial census of population; “(ii) amounts made available to any urbanized area under subparagraph (A)(iii) shall be not more than 50 percent of the amount apportioned to the urbanized area under this section for fiscal year 2003; and “(iii) each portion of any area not designated as an urbanized area, as determined by the 1990 decennial census, and eligible to receive funds under subparagraph (A)(iv), shall receive an amount of funds to carry out this section that is not less than 50 percent of the amount the portion of the area received under section 5311 for fiscal year 2002. “(D) Maximum amounts in fiscal year 2007.— In fiscal year 2007— “(i) amounts made available to any urbanized area under clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) shall be not more than 25 percent of the amount apportioned in fiscal year 2002 to the urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000, as determined in the 1990 decennial census of population; “(ii) amounts made available to any urbanized area under subparagraph (A)(iii) shall be not more than 25 percent of the amount apportioned to the urbanized area under this section for fiscal year 2003; and “(iii) each portion of any area not designated as an urbanized area, as determined by the 1990 decennial census, and eligible to receive funds under subparagraph (A)(iv), shall receive an amount of funds to carry out this section that is not less than 25 percent of the amount the portion of the area received under section 5311 in fiscal year 2002.” ; and

  45. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3002(b)(4) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(3)(A)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3)(A). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) 49 USC 5301, 5302, 5307, 5311–5314, 5318, 5319, 5321–5323, 5330, 5331, 5333–5336. by striking “mass” each place the term appears before “transportation” and inserting “public”, except in sections 5301(f), 5302(a)(7), 5315, and 5323(a)(1).

  46. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(c)(3) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(4)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(c)(3), struck out par. (4) which read as follows: “A project for the 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, is a capital project for an associated capital maintenance item under this section.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(c)(3), struck out par. (4) which read as follows: “A project for the 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, is a capital project for an associated capital maintenance item under this section.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking paragraph (4).

  47. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3002(b)(4) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(c)(5)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) 49 USC 5301, 5302, 5307, 5311–5314, 5318, 5319, 5321–5323, 5330, 5331, 5333–5336. by striking “mass” each place the term appears before “transportation” and inserting “public”, except in sections 5301(f), 5302(a)(7), 5315, and 5323(a)(1).

  48. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(d)(1) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(d)(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(d)(1), inserted “, including safety and security aspects of the program” before semicolon at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(d)(1), inserted “, including safety and security aspects of the program” before semicolon at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting “, including safety and security aspects of the program” after “program”;

  49. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(d)(2) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(d)(1)(E)(iv)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(d)(2), added cl. (iv)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(E)(iv). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(d)(2), added cl. (iv).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (E)— (A) by striking “and” at the end of clause (ii); (B) by inserting “and” at the end of clause (iii); and (C) by adding at the end the following: “(iv) will comply with sections 5323 and 5325;” ;

  50. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(d)(3) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(d)(1)(H)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(d)(3), substituted “section 5301(a), section 5301(d), and sections 5303 through 5306” for “sections 5301(a) and (d), 5303–5306, and 5310(a)–(d) of this title”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(H). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(d)(3), substituted “section 5301(a), section 5301(d), and sections 5303 through 5306” for “sections 5301(a) and (d), 5303–5306, and 5310(a)–(d) of this title”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subparagraph (H) by striking “sections 5301(a) and (d), 5303–5306, and 5310(a)–(d) of this title” and inserting “section 5301(a), section 5301(d), and sections 5303 through 5306”;

  51. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3002(b)(4) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(d)(1)(J)(i)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation” wherever appearing

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(J)(i). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation” wherever appearing.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) 49 USC 5301, 5302, 5307, 5311–5314, 5318, 5319, 5321–5323, 5330, 5331, 5333–5336. by striking “mass” each place the term appears before “transportation” and inserting “public”, except in sections 5301(f), 5302(a)(7), 5315, and 5323(a)(1).

  52. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(d)(4) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(d)(1)(K)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(d)(4), (5), added subpar. (K)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(K). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(d)(4), (5), added subpar. (K).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in subparagraph (I) by striking “and” at the end;

  53. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(e) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Amended · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(e)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(e), reenacted heading without change and amended text of subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “A grant of the Government for a capital project (including associated capital maintenance items) under this section is for 80 percent of the net project cost of the project. A recipient may provide additional local matching amounts. A grant for operating expenses may not be more than 50 percent of the net project cost of the project. The remainder of the net project cost shall be provided in cash from sources other than amounts of the Government or revenues from providing mass transportation (excluding revenues derived from the sale of advertising and concessions that are more than the amount of those revenues in the fiscal year that ended September 30, 1985). Transit system amounts that make up the remainder shall be from an undistributed cash surplus, a replacement or depreciation cash fund or reserve, or new capital.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(e), reenacted heading without change and amended text of subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “A grant of the Government for a capital project (including associated capital maintenance items) under this section is for 80 percent of the net project cost of the project. A recipient may provide additional local matching amounts. A grant for operating expenses may not be more than 50 percent of the net project cost of the project. The remainder of the net project cost shall be provided in cash from sources other than amounts of the Government or revenues from providing mass transportation (excluding revenues derived from the sale of advertising and concessions that are more than the amount of those revenues in the fiscal year that ended September 30, 1985). Transit system amounts that make up the remainder shall be from an undistributed cash surplus, a replacement or depreciation cash fund or reserve, or new capital.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (e) Government’s Share of Costs.— Section 5307(e) is amended to read as follows: “(e) Government’s Share of Costs.— “(1) Capital projects.— A grant for a capital project (including associated capital maintenance items) 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 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; and “(D) 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.— 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 the remainder.” .

  54. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3002(b)(4) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(f)(1)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) 49 USC 5301, 5302, 5307, 5311–5314, 5318, 5319, 5321–5323, 5330, 5331, 5333–5336. by striking “mass” each place the term appears before “transportation” and inserting “public”, except in sections 5301(f), 5302(a)(7), 5315, and 5323(a)(1).

  55. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(f) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(g)(4)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(f), struck out par. (4) which read as follows: “The Secretary shall consider changes in capital project cost indices when determining the estimated cost under paragraph (3) of this subsection.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(4). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(f), struck out par. (4) which read as follows: “The Secretary shall consider changes in capital project cost indices when determining the estimated cost under paragraph (3) of this subsection.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (f) Undertaking Projects in Advance.— Section 5307(g) is amended by striking paragraph (4).

  56. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(a) · 119 Stat. 1144

    1. Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(h); 49 U.S.C. § 5307(i)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a), redesignated subsecs. (i) and (l) as (h) and (i), respectively

    2. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(h); 49 U.S.C. § 5307(i)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a), struck out heading and text of former subsec. (h). Text read as follows: “The Secretary shall prescribe streamlined administrative procedures for complying with the certification requirement under subsection (d)(1)(B) and (C) of this section for track and signal equipment used in existing operations.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (h), (i). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a), redesignated subsecs. (i) and (l) as (h) and (i), respectively, and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (h). Text read as follows: “The Secretary shall prescribe streamlined administrative procedures for complying with the certification requirement under subsection (d)(1)(B) and (C) of this section for track and signal equipment used in existing operations.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Technical Amendments.— Section 5307 is amended— (1) by striking subsections (h), (j) and (k); and (2) by redesignating subsections (i), (l), (m), and (n) as subsections (h), (i), (j), and (k), respectively.

  57. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(a) · 119 Stat. 1144

    1. Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(j)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a), redesignated subsec. (m) as (j)

    2. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(j)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a), struck out heading and text of former subsec. (j). Text read as follows: “A recipient (including a person receiving amounts from a chief executive officer of a State under this section) shall submit annually to the Secretary a report on the revenues the recipient derives from the sale of advertising and concessions.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a), redesignated subsec. (m) as (j) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (j). Text read as follows: “A recipient (including a person receiving amounts from a chief executive officer of a State under this section) shall submit annually to the Secretary a report on the revenues the recipient derives from the sale of advertising and concessions.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Technical Amendments.— Section 5307 is amended— (1) by striking subsections (h), (j) and (k); and (2) by redesignating subsections (i), (l), (m), and (n) as subsections (h), (i), (j), and (k), respectively.

  58. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(g) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Amended · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(k)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(g), reenacted heading without change and amended text of subsec. (k) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(g), reenacted heading without change and amended text of subsec. (k) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:

    “(1) Section 1001 of title 18 applies to a certificate or submission under this section. The Secretary may end a grant under this section and seek reimbursement, directly or by offsetting amounts available under section 5336 of this title, when a false or fraudulent statement or related act within the meaning of section 1001 is made in connection with a certification or submission. “(2) Sections 5302, 5318, 5319, 5323(a)(1), (d), and (f), 5332, and 5333 of this title apply to this section and to a grant made under this section. Except as provided in this section, no other provision of this chapter applies to this section or to a grant made under this section.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (g) Relationship to Other Laws.— Section 5307(k) (as redesignated by subsection (a)(2) of this section) is amended to read as follows: “(k) Relationship to Other Laws.— “(1) Applicable provisions.— Sections 5301, 5302, 5303, 5304, 5306, 5315(c), 5318, 5319, 5323, 5325, 5327, 5329, 5330, 5331, 5332, 5333, and 5335 apply to this section and to any grant made under this section. “(2) Inapplicable provisions.— “(A) In general.— Except as provided by this section, no other provision of this chapter applies to this section or to a grant made under this section. “(B) Title 5.— The provision of assistance under this chapter shall not be construed as bringing within the application of chapter 15 of title 5 any nonsupervisory employee of a public transportation system (or any other agency or entity performing related functions) to which such chapter is otherwise inapplicable.” .

  59. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(a) · 119 Stat. 1144

    1. Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(k)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a), redesignated subsec. (n) as (k)

    2. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(k)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a), struck out heading and text of former subsec. (k). Text read as follows:

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a), redesignated subsec. (n) as (k) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (k). Text read as follows:

    “(1) In general.—One percent of the funds apportioned to urbanized areas with a population of at least 200,000 under section 5336 for a fiscal year shall be made available for transit enhancement activities in accordance with section 5302(a)(15). “(2) Period of availability.—Funds apportioned under paragraph (1) shall be available for obligation for 3 years following the fiscal year in which the funds are apportioned. Funds that are not obligated at the end of such period shall be reapportioned under the urbanized area formula program of section 5336. “(3) Report.—A recipient of funds apportioned under paragraph (1) shall submit, as part of the recipient’s annual certification to the Secretary, a report listing the projects carried out during the preceding fiscal year with those funds.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Technical Amendments.— Section 5307 is amended— (1) by striking subsections (h), (j) and (k); and (2) by redesignating subsections (i), (l), (m), and (n) as subsections (h), (i), (j), and (k), respectively.

  60. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(h) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(l)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(h), added subsec. (l)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(h), added subsec. (l).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (h) Treatment.— Section 5307 is amended by adding at the end the following: “(l) Treatment.— For the purposes of this section, the United States Virgin Islands shall be treated as an urbanized area, as defined in section 5302.” .

  61. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(a)(2) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(l)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (l) as (i)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (l) as (i).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (i), (l), (m), and (n) as subsections (h), (i), (j), and (k), respectively.

  62. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3009(a)(2) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(m); 49 U.S.C. § 5307(n)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a)(2), redesignated subsecs. (m) and (n) as (j) and (k), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (m), (n). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a)(2), redesignated subsecs. (m) and (n) as (j) and (k), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (i), (l), (m), and (n) as subsections (h), (i), (j), and (k), respectively.

  63. SAFETEA–LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–244 § 201(c)(1) · 122 Stat. 1572

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 110–244, § 201(c)(1), substituted “2009” for “2007” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 110–244, § 201(c)(1), substituted “2009” for “2007” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the heading for paragraph (2) by striking “2007” and inserting “2009”;

  64. SAFETEA–LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–244 § 201(c)(2) · 122 Stat. 1572

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

      Pub. L. 110–244, § 201(c)(2), in introductory provisions, substituted “2009” for “2007”

    2. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

      Pub. L. 110–244, § 201(c)(2), in introductory provisions, substituted “public” for “mass”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 110–244, § 201(c)(2), in introductory provisions, substituted “2009” for “2007” and “public” for “mass”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in paragraph (2)(A)— (A) by striking “2007” and inserting “2009”; and (B) by striking “mass” and inserting “public”;

  65. SAFETEA–LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–244 § 201(c)(3) · 122 Stat. 1572

    Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

    Pub. L. 110–244, § 201(c)(3), added subpar. (E)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(E). Pub. L. 110–244, § 201(c)(3), added subpar. (E).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by adding at the end of paragraph (2) the following: “(E) Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 and 2009.— In fiscal years 2008 and 2009— “(i) amounts made available to any urbanized area under clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) shall be not more than 50 percent of the amount apportioned in fiscal year 2002 to the urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000, as determined in the 1990 decennial census of population; “(ii) amounts made available to any urbanized area under subparagraph (A)(iii) shall be not more than 50 percent of the amount apportioned to the urbanized area under this section for fiscal year 2003; and “(iii) each portion of any area not designated as an urbanized area, as determined by the 1990 decennial census, and eligible to receive funds under subparagraph (A)(iv), shall receive an amount of funds to carry out this section that is not less than 50 percent of the amount the portion of the area received under section 5311 in fiscal year 2002.” ; and

  66. SAFETEA–LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–244 § 201(c)(4) · 122 Stat. 1572

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(3)

    Pub. L. 110–244, § 201(c)(4), substituted “section 5303(k)” for “section 5305(a)” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 110–244, § 201(c)(4), substituted “section 5303(k)” for “section 5305(a)” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in paragraph (3) by striking “section 5305(a)” and inserting “section 5303(k)”.

  67. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010

    Pub. L. 111–147 § 432(1) · 124 Stat. 71

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 111–147, § 432(1), substituted “2010, and the period beginning october 1, 2010, and ending december 31, 2010” for “2009” in heading

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 111–147, § 432(1), substituted “2010, and the period beginning october 1, 2010, and ending december 31, 2010” for “2009” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking “2009” and inserting “2010, and the period beginning october 1, 2010, and ending december 31, 2010”;

  68. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010

    Pub. L. 111–147 § 432(2) · 124 Stat. 71

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 111–147, § 432(2), substituted “2010, and the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending December 31, 2010,” for “2009,” in introductory provisions

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 111–147, § 432(2), substituted “2010, and the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending December 31, 2010,” for “2009,” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking “2009,” and inserting “2010, and the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending December 31, 2010,”; and

  69. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010

    Pub. L. 111–147 § 432(3) · 124 Stat. 71

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 111–147, § 432(3), substituted “through 2010 and during the period beginning october 1, 2010, and ending december 31, 2010” for “and 2009” in introductory provisions

    2. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 111–147, § 432(3), substituted “through 2010, and during the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending December 31, 2010,” for “and 2009” in introductory provisions

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 111–147, § 432(3), substituted “through 2010 and during the period beginning october 1, 2010, and ending december 31, 2010” for “and 2009” in heading and “through 2010, and during the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending December 31, 2010,” for “and 2009” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subparagraph (E)— (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking “and 2009” and inserting “through 2010 and during the period beginning october 1, 2010, and ending december 31, 2010”; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “and 2009” and inserting “through 2010, and during the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending December 31, 2010,”.

  70. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010, Part II

    Pub. L. 111–322 § 2302(1) · 124 Stat. 3518

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 111–322, § 2302(1), substituted “march 4, 2011” for “december 31, 2010” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–322, § 2302(1), substituted “march 4, 2011” for “december 31, 2010” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking “December 31, 2010” and inserting “March 4, 2011”;

  71. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010, Part II

    Pub. L. 111–322 § 2302(2) · 124 Stat. 3518

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 111–322, § 2302(2), substituted “March 4, 2011” for “December 31, 2010” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 111–322, § 2302(2), substituted “March 4, 2011” for “December 31, 2010” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “December 31, 2010” and inserting “March 4, 2011”; and

  72. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010, Part II

    Pub. L. 111–322 § 2302(3) · 124 Stat. 3518

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 111–322, § 2302(3), substituted “march 4, 2011” for “december 31, 2010” in introductory provisions

    2. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 111–322, § 2302(3), substituted “March 4, 2011” for “December 31, 2010” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(E). Pub. L. 111–322, § 2302(3), substituted “march 4, 2011” for “december 31, 2010” in heading and “March 4, 2011” for “December 31, 2010” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subparagraph (E)— (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking “December 31, 2010” and inserting “March 4, 2011”; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking “December 31, 2010” and inserting “March 4, 2011”.

  73. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011

    Pub. L. 112–5 § 302(1) · 125 Stat. 18

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 112–5, § 302(1), substituted “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011” for “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2010, and the period beginning october 1, 2010, and ending march 4, 2011” in heading

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–5, § 302(1), substituted “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011” for “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2010, and the period beginning october 1, 2010, and ending march 4, 2011” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking the paragraph heading and inserting “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011.—”;

  74. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011

    Pub. L. 112–5 § 302(2) · 125 Stat. 18

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 112–5, § 302(2), substituted “2011,” for “2010, and the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending March 4, 2011,” in introductory provisions

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–5, § 302(2), substituted “2011,” for “2010, and the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending March 4, 2011,” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “2010, and the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending March 4, 2011,” and inserting “2011,”; and

  75. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011

    Pub. L. 112–5 § 302(3) · 125 Stat. 18

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 112–5, § 302(3), substituted “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011” for “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2010 and during the period beginning october 1, 2010, and ending march 4, 2011” in introductory provisions

    2. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 112–5, § 302(3), substituted “In each of fiscal years 2008 through 2011” for “In fiscal years 2008 through 2010, and during the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending March 4, 2011,” in introductory provisions

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–5, § 302(3), substituted “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011” for “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2010 and during the period beginning october 1, 2010, and ending march 4, 2011” in heading and “In each of fiscal years 2008 through 2011” for “In fiscal years 2008 through 2010, and during the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending March 4, 2011,” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subparagraph (E)— (A) by striking the subparagraph heading and inserting “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011.—”; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking “In fiscal years 2008 through 2010, and during the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending March 4, 2011,” and inserting “In each of fiscal years 2008 through 2011”.

  76. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II

    Pub. L. 112–30 § 132(1) · 125 Stat. 350

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 112–30, § 132(1), substituted “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on march 31, 2012” for “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 112–30, § 132(1), substituted “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on march 31, 2012” for “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking the paragraph heading and inserting “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on march 31, 2012.—”;

  77. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II

    Pub. L. 112–30 § 132(2) · 125 Stat. 350

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 112–30, § 132(2), substituted “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on March 31, 2012,” for “2011,” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 112–30, § 132(2), substituted “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on March 31, 2012,” for “2011,” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “2011,” and inserting “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on March 31, 2012,”; and

  78. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II

    Pub. L. 112–30 § 132(3) · 125 Stat. 350

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 112–30, § 132(3), substituted “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on march 31, 2012” for “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011” in introductory provisions

    2. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 112–30, § 132(3), substituted “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on March 31, 2012” for “2011” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(E). Pub. L. 112–30, § 132(3), substituted “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on march 31, 2012” for “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011” in heading and “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on March 31, 2012” for “2011” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subparagraph (E)— (A) by striking the subparagraph heading and inserting “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on march 31, 2012.—”; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking “2011” and inserting “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on March 31, 2012”.

  79. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012

    Pub. L. 112–102 § 302(1) · 126 Stat. 271

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 112–102, § 302(1), substituted “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on june 30, 2012” for “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on march 31, 2012” in heading

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–102, § 302(1), substituted “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on june 30, 2012” for “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on march 31, 2012” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking the paragraph heading and inserting “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on june 30, 2012.—”;

  80. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012

    Pub. L. 112–102 § 302(2) · 126 Stat. 271

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 112–102, § 302(2), substituted “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,” for “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on March 31, 2012,” in introductory provisions

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–102, § 302(2), substituted “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,” for “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on March 31, 2012,” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on March 31, 2012,” and inserting “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,”; and

  81. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012

    Pub. L. 112–102 § 302(3) · 126 Stat. 271

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 112–102, § 302(3), substituted “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on june 30, 2012” for “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on march 31, 2012” in introductory provisions

    2. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 112–102, § 302(3), substituted “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012” for “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on March 31, 2012” in introductory provisions

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–102, § 302(3), substituted “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on june 30, 2012” for “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on march 31, 2012” in heading and “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012” for “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on March 31, 2012” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subparagraph (E)— (A) by striking the subparagraph heading and inserting “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on june 30, 2012.—”; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on March 31, 2012” and inserting “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012”.

  82. Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012

    Pub. L. 112–140 title III § 302 · 126 Stat. 391

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 302(1), temporarily substituted “ending on july 6, 2012” for “ending on june 30, 2012” in heading. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 302(1), temporarily substituted “ending on july 6, 2012” for “ending on june 30, 2012” in heading. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 302. SPECIAL RULE FOR URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS.   Section 5307(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking the paragraph heading and inserting “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on july 6, 2012.—”; (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,” and inserting “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on July 6, 2012,”; and (3) in subparagraph (E)— (A) by striking the subparagraph heading and inserting “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on july 6, 2012.—”; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012” and inserting “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on July 6, 2012”.

  83. Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012

    Pub. L. 112–140 title III § 302 · 126 Stat. 391

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 302(2), temporarily substituted “ending on July 6, 2012,” for “ending on June 30, 2012,” in introductory provisions. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 302(2), temporarily substituted “ending on July 6, 2012,” for “ending on June 30, 2012,” in introductory provisions. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 302. SPECIAL RULE FOR URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS.   Section 5307(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking the paragraph heading and inserting “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on july 6, 2012.—”; (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,” and inserting “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on July 6, 2012,”; and (3) in subparagraph (E)— (A) by striking the subparagraph heading and inserting “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on july 6, 2012.—”; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012” and inserting “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on July 6, 2012”.

  84. Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012

    Pub. L. 112–140 title III § 302 · 126 Stat. 391

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 302(3), temporarily substituted “ending on july 6, 2012” for “ending on june 30, 2012” in introductory provisions. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below

    2. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 302(3), temporarily substituted “ending on July 6, 2012” for “ending on June 30, 2012” in introductory provisions. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 302(3), temporarily substituted “ending on july 6, 2012” for “ending on june 30, 2012” in heading and “ending on July 6, 2012” for “ending on June 30, 2012” in introductory provisions. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 302. SPECIAL RULE FOR URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS.   Section 5307(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking the paragraph heading and inserting “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on july 6, 2012.—”; (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,” and inserting “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on July 6, 2012,”; and (3) in subparagraph (E)— (A) by striking the subparagraph heading and inserting “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on july 6, 2012.—”; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012” and inserting “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on July 6, 2012”.

  85. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012

    Pub. L. 112–141 § 20007 · 126 Stat. 405

    Amended · 49 U.S.C. § 5307

    Pub. L. 112–141, § 20007, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to urbanized area formula grants and consisted of subsecs. (a) to (l)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–141, § 20007, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to urbanized area formula grants and consisted of subsecs. (a) to (l).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 20007. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS.   Section 5307 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “§ 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) Publication. 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) Certification. 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) Public comment. 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) Reports. 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.” .

  86. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II

    Pub. L. 112–141 § 113002(1) · 126 Stat. 405

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 112–141, § 113002(1), substituted “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2012” for “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on june 30, 2012” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 112–141, § 113002(1), substituted “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2012” for “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on june 30, 2012” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking the paragraph heading and inserting “special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2012.—” ;

  87. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II

    Pub. L. 112–141 § 113002(2) · 126 Stat. 405

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 112–141, § 113002(2), substituted “2012,” for “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 112–141, § 113002(2), substituted “2012,” for “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking “2011 and the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012,” and inserting “2012,”; and

  88. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II

    Pub. L. 112–141 § 113002(3) · 126 Stat. 405

    1. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 112–141, § 113002(3), substituted “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2012” for “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on june 30, 2012” in introductory provisions

    2. Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 112–141, § 113002(3), substituted “2012” for “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(E). Pub. L. 112–141, § 113002(3), substituted “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2012” for “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on october 1, 2011, and ending on june 30, 2012” in heading and “2012” for “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subparagraph (E)— (A) by striking the subparagraph heading and inserting “maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2012 .—”; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking “2011 and during the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2012” and inserting “2012”.

  89. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3004(1)(A) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3004(1)(A), inserted “or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit service,” before “during peak” in subpars. (A) and (B)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3004(1)(A), inserted “or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit service,” before “during peak” in subpars. (A) and (B).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (2) by inserting “or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit service,” before “during” each place it appears; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 114–94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as a note under section 5313 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

  90. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3004(1)(B) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3004(1)(B), added par. (3)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3004(1)(B), added par. (3).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by adding at the end the following: “(3) Exception to the special rule.— Notwithstanding paragraph (2), if a public transportation system described in such paragraph executes a written agreement with 1 or more other public transportation systems within the urbanized area to allocate funds for the purposes described in the paragraph by a method other than by measuring vehicle revenue hours, each public transportation system that is a party to the written agreement may follow the terms of the written agreement without regard to measured vehicle revenue hours referred to in the paragraph.” ; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 114–94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as a note under section 5313 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

  91. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3004(2)(A) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(c)(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3004(2)(A), inserted “in accordance with the recipient’s transit asset management plan” after “equipment and facilities”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1)(C). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3004(2)(A), inserted “in accordance with the recipient’s transit asset management plan” after “equipment and facilities”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in subparagraph (C), by inserting “in accordance with the recipient’s transit asset management plan” after “equipment and facilities”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 114–94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as a note under section 5313 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

  92. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3004(2)(B) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(c)(1)(K)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3004(2)(B), substituted “Census, will submit an annual report listing projects carried out in the preceding fiscal year under this section for associated transit improvements as defined in section 5302; and” for “Census—

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1)(K). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3004(2)(B), substituted “Census, will submit an annual report listing projects carried out in the preceding fiscal year under this section for associated transit improvements as defined in section 5302; and” for “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”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in subparagraph (K), by striking “Census—” and all that follows through clause (ii) and inserting the following: “Census, will submit an annual report listing projects carried out in the preceding fiscal year under this section for associated transit improvements as defined in section 5302; and”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 114–94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as a note under section 5313 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

  93. Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2017

    Pub. L. 115–31 div. K title I § 165 · 131 Stat. 135

    1. Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(2); 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(3)

      Pub. L. 115–31 added pars. (2) and (3)

    2. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(2); 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(3)

      Pub. L. 115–31 struck out former pars. (2) and (3) which read as follows:

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2), (3). Pub. L. 115–31 added pars. (2) and (3) and struck out former pars. (2) and (3) which read as follows:

    “(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 or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit 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 or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit 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. “(3) Exception to the special rule.—Notwithstanding paragraph (2), if a public transportation system described in such paragraph executes a written agreement with 1 or more other public transportation systems within the urbanized area to allocate funds for the purposes described in the paragraph by a method other than by measuring vehicle revenue hours, each public transportation system that is a party to the written agreement may follow the terms of the written agreement without regard to measured vehicle revenue hours referred to in the paragraph.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 165. Section 5307(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: “(2) 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— “(i) operate 75 or fewer buses in fixed route service or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit 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; or “(ii) operate a minimum of 76 buses and a maximum of 100 buses in fixed route service or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit 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; or “(B) subject to paragraph (3), for public transportation systems that— “(i) operate 75 or fewer buses in fixed route service or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit service, during peak service hours, in an amount not to exceed 75 percent of the share of the apportionment allocated to such systems within the urbanized area, as determined by the local planning process and included in the designated recipient’s final program of projects prepared under subsection (b); or “(ii) operate a minimum of 76 buses and a maximum of 100 buses in fixed route service or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit service during peak service hours, in an amount not to exceed 50 percent of the share of the apportionment allocated to such systems within the urbanized area, as determined by the local planning process and included in the designated recipient’s final program of projects prepared under subsection (b). “(3) The amount available to a public transportation system under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) shall be not more than 10 percent greater than the amount that would otherwise be available to the system under subparagraph (A) of that paragraph.” .

121 of 121 references resolved to an enrolled provision

Notes

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Historical and Revision Notes
Pub. L. 103–272
RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
5307(a)(1)49 App.:1607a(j)(1) (last sentence).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(j)(1) (last sentence); added Jan. 6, 1983, Pub. L. 97–424, § 303, 96 Stat. 2145; Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, §§ 309(b)(1), (2), 327(b), 101 Stat. 227, 238.
5307(a)(2)49 App.:1607a(m)(1).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(h), (i), (m)(1); added Jan. 6, 1983, Pub. L. 97–424, § 303, 96 Stat. 2145, 2147; Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, § 327(b), 101 Stat. 238; Oct. 6, 1992, Pub. L. 102–388, § 503(2), 106 Stat. 1567.
5307(b)(1)49 App.:1607a(j)(1) (1st sentence).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(j)(1) (1st sentence); added Jan. 6, 1983, Pub. L. 97–424, § 303, 96 Stat. 2145; Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, §§ 309(b)(3), 327(b), 101 Stat. 227, 238.
5307(b)(2)49 App.:1607a(j)(1) (2d sentence).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(j)(1) (2d sentence); added Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, § 3013(h)(1), 105 Stat. 2107.
5307(b)(3)49 App.:1607a(j)(1) (3d, 4th sentences).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(j)(1) (3d, 4th sentences); added Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, § 308, 101 Stat. 226.
5307(b)(4)49 App.:1607a(j)(2).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(j)(2); added Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, § 309(b)(4), 101 Stat. 227.
5307(b)(5)49 App.:1607a(j)(3).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(j)(3); added Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, § 3013(h)(2), 105 Stat. 2107.
5307(c)49 App.:1607a(f).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(f); added Jan. 6, 1983, Pub. L. 97–424, § 303, 96 Stat. 2144; Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, § 327(b), 101 Stat. 238; Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, § 3013(g), 105 Stat. 2107.
5307(d)(1)49 App.:1607a(e)(2) (1st, last sentences).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(e)(2); added Jan. 6, 1983, Pub. L. 97–424, § 303, 96 Stat. 2143; Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, §§ 312(a), 327(b), 101 Stat. 228, 238; Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, § 3013(d), 105 Stat. 2106.
 49 App.:1607a(e)(3).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 202, § 9(e)(3); added Jan. 6, 1983, Pub. L. 97–424, § 303, 96 Stat. 2143; Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, § 327(b), 101 Stat. 238; Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, § 3013(f), 105 Stat. 2106.
5307(d)(2)49 App.:1607a(e)(5).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(e)(5); added Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, § 312(f)(1), 101 Stat. 229.
5307(e)49 App.:1607a(k)(1).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(k)(1); added Jan. 6, 1983, Pub. L. 97–424, § 303, 96 Stat. 2145; Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, §§ 309(c), (d), (f), 312(b)(1), 327(b), 101 Stat. 227, 228, 238.
5307(f)49 App.:1607a (note).Nov. 21, 1989, Pub. L. 101–164, § 334(c), 103 Stat. 1098.
5307(g)49 App.:1607a(p).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(p); added Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, § 306(b), 101 Stat. 225.
5307(h)49 App.:1607a(e)(6).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(e)(6); added Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, § 3013(e), 105 Stat. 2106.
5307(i)49 App.:1607a(g).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(g); added Jan. 6, 1983, Pub. L. 97–424, § 303, 96 Stat. 2144; Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, §§ 312(f)(2), 327(b), 101 Stat. 229, 238.
5307(j)49 App.:1607a(e)(4).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(e)(4); added Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, § 312(b)(2), 101 Stat. 228.
5307(k)49 App.:1607a(e)(2) (2d, 3d sentences).
5307(l)49 App.:1607a(i).
5307(m)49 App.:1607a(r).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(r); added Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, § 3013(j), 105 Stat. 2107.
5307(n)(1)49 App.:1607a(h).
5307(n)(2)49 App.:1607a(e)(1).July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 9(e)(1); added Jan. 6, 1983, Pub. L. 97–424, § 303, 96 Stat. 2143; Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, § 327(b), 101 Stat. 238; Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, § 3013(c), 105 Stat. 2106.

In subsection (a)(2)(A), the word “required” is omitted as surplus. The word “apportion” is substituted for “dispense” for consistency in this chapter. The word “appropriated” is omitted for clarity.

In subsection (a)(2)(B), the word “authority” is substituted for “agency” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words “by lease, contract, or otherwise” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (b)(1), the words “by operation or lease or otherwise” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (b)(3), the words “the Secretary prescribes” are added for clarity. The text of 49 App.:1607a(j)(1) (4th sentence) is omitted as executed.

In subsection (b)(4), the words “(whether by employees of the grant recipient or by contract)” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (c)(1), the words “of funds” are omitted as surplus. The words “to the recipient” are added for clarity. The words “with such funds” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (c)(3), the words “as appropriate” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (c)(5), the words “and shall, if deemed appropriate by the recipient, modify the proposed program of projects” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (d)(1)(B), the words “through operation or lease or otherwise” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (d)(1)(D), the words “ensure that elderly and handicapped individuals . . . will be charged during non-peak hours for transportation using or involving a facility or equipment of a project financed under this chapter not more than 50 percent of the peak hour fare” are substituted for 49 App.:1607a(e)(3)(C) and the words “will give the rate required by section 1604(m) of this Appendix” for clarity and consistency in the revised title. The word “duly” is omitted as surplus.

In subsection (d)(1)(J)(ii), the words “has decided” are added for clarity to correct an error in the source provisions being restated.

In subsection (e), the words “at its option”, “public”, “the amount of any”, “by such system”, “Any public or private”, “solely”, and “available in” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (f), the word “authority” is substituted for “agency or instrumentality” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the Code.

In subsection (f)(1), the words “is responsible under State laws for the financing, construction and operation, directly by lease, contract or otherwise, of public transportation services” are omitted as surplus because a State that is a designated recipient has that responsibility. The words “of UMTA funds”, “combined total permissible”, and “regardless of whether the amount for any particular urbanized area is exceeded” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (f)(2), the word “Secretary” is substituted for “UMTA” [subsequently changed to “FTA” because of section 3004(b) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (Public Law 102–240, 105 Stat. 2088)] because of 49:102(b) and 107(a). The words “This provision shall take effect with the fiscal year 1990 section 9 apportionment” are omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (g)(2), before clause (A), the word “applies” is substituted for “is sought beyond the currently authorized funds for such recipient” to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (A), the words “of funds” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (g)(3), the words “Subject to the provisions of this paragraph”, “the Federal share of which the Secretary is authorized to pay under this subsection”, and “actually” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (i)(1)(A), before clause (i), the words “necessary or” are omitted as surplus. In clause (ii), the words “required by law” are substituted for “which is consistent with the applicable requirements of this chapter and other applicable laws” to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (i)(1)(B), the words “Comptroller General” are substituted for “General Accounting Office” because of 31:702(b).

In subsection (i)(2), the words “In addition to the reviews and audits described in paragraph (1)” and “perform a” are omitted as surplus.

Subsection (i)(3) is substituted for 49 App.:1607a(g)(3) to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (l), the words “Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy” are substituted for “Office of Federal Procurement Policy” because of 41:404(b). The words “Such approval shall be binding until withdrawn” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (n)(1), the words “available under section 5336 of this title” are substituted for “available under this subsection” for clarity.

In subsection (n)(2), the references to sections 5302(a)(8) and 5318 are added for clarity. The source provisions of sections 5302(a)(8) and 5318, enacted by section 317 of the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987 (Public Law 100–17, 101 Stat. 233), were not intended to come under the exclusion stated in 49 App.:1607a(e)(1). The reference to 49 App.:1604(k)(3) is omitted as obsolete. The words “condition, limitation, or other” and “for programs of projects” are omitted as surplus.

Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(7)(A)

This amends 49:5307(d)(1)(D) to correct an error in the codification enacted by section 1 of the Act of July 5, 1994 (Public Law 103–272, 108 Stat. 797).

Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(7)(B)

This makes a clarifying amendment to 49:5307(d)(1)(E)(iii).

Pub. L. 104–287

This amends 49:5307(a)(2) to delete an obsolete provision.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(D)(iii), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Titles II and XVIII of such Act are classified generally to subchapters II (§ 401 et seq.) and XVIII (§ 1395 et seq.) respectively, of chapter 7 of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.

Amendments1994–2017 · 13 rounds

2017

Subsec. (a)(2), (3). Pub. L. 115–31 added pars. (2) and (3) and struck out former pars. (2) and (3) which read as follows:

“(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 or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit 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 or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit 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.

“(3) Exception to the special rule.—Notwithstanding paragraph (2), if a public transportation system described in such paragraph executes a written agreement with 1 or more other public transportation systems within the urbanized area to allocate funds for the purposes described in the paragraph by a method other than by measuring vehicle revenue hours, each public transportation system that is a party to the written agreement may follow the terms of the written agreement without regard to measured vehicle revenue hours referred to in the paragraph.”

2015

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3004(1)(A), inserted “or demand response service, excluding ADA complementary paratransit service,” before “during peak” in subpars. (A) and (B).

Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3004(1)(B), added par. (3).

Subsec. (c)(1)(C). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3004(2)(A), inserted “in accordance with the recipient’s transit asset management plan” after “equipment and facilities”.

Subsec. (c)(1)(K). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3004(2)(B), substituted “Census, will submit an annual report listing projects carried out in the preceding fiscal year under this section for associated transit improvements as defined in section 5302; and” for “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”.

2012

Pub. L. 112–141, § 20007, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to urbanized area formula grants and consisted of subsecs. (a) to (l).

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 112–141, § 113002(1), substituted “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2012” for “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on , and ending on ” in heading.

Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 302(1), temporarily substituted “ending on ” for “ending on ” in heading. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 112–102, § 302(1), substituted “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on , and ending on ” for “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on , and ending on ” in heading.

Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 112–141, § 113002(2), substituted “2012,” for “2011 and the period beginning on , and ending on ,” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 302(2), temporarily substituted “ending on ,” for “ending on ,” in introductory provisions. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 112–102, § 302(2), substituted “2011 and the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “2011 and the period beginning on , and ending on ,” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (b)(2)(E). Pub. L. 112–141, § 113002(3), substituted “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2012” for “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on , and ending on ” in heading and “2012” for “2011 and during the period beginning on , and ending on ” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 302(3), temporarily substituted “ending on ” for “ending on ” in heading and “ending on ” for “ending on ” in introductory provisions. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 112–102, § 302(3), substituted “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on , and ending on ” for “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on , and ending on ” in heading and “2011 and during the period beginning on , and ending on ” for “2011 and during the period beginning on , and ending on ” in introductory provisions.

2011

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 112–30, § 132(1), substituted “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011 and the period beginning on , and ending on ” for “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011” in heading.

Pub. L. 112–5, § 302(1), substituted “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2011” for “Special rule for fiscal years 2005 through 2010, and the period beginning , and ending ” in heading.

Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 112–30, § 132(2), substituted “2011 and the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “2011,” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 112–5, § 302(2), substituted “2011,” for “2010, and the period beginning , and ending ,” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (b)(2)(E). Pub. L. 112–30, § 132(3), substituted “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011 and the period beginning on , and ending on ” for “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011” in heading and “2011 and during the period beginning on , and ending on ” for “2011” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 112–5, § 302(3), substituted “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2011” for “Maximum amounts in fiscal years 2008 through 2010 and during the period beginning , and ending ” in heading and “In each of fiscal years 2008 through 2011” for “In fiscal years 2008 through 2010, and during the period beginning , and ending ,” in introductory provisions.

2010

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–322, § 2302(1), substituted “” for “” in heading.

Pub. L. 111–147, § 432(1), substituted “2010, and the period beginning , and ending ” for “2009” in heading.

Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 111–322, § 2302(2), substituted “” for “” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 111–147, § 432(2), substituted “2010, and the period beginning , and ending ,” for “2009,” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (b)(2)(E). Pub. L. 111–322, § 2302(3), substituted “” for “” in heading and “” for “” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 111–147, § 432(3), substituted “through 2010 and during the period beginning , and ending ” for “and 2009” in heading and “through 2010, and during the period beginning , and ending ,” for “and 2009” in introductory provisions.

2008

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 110–244, § 201(c)(1), substituted “2009” for “2007” in heading.

Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 110–244, § 201(c)(2), in introductory provisions, substituted “2009” for “2007” and “public” for “mass”.

Subsec. (b)(2)(E). Pub. L. 110–244, § 201(c)(3), added subpar. (E).

Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 110–244, § 201(c)(4), substituted “section 5303(k)” for “section 5305(a)” in introductory provisions.

2005

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(b)(1), substituted “means—” for “means”, designated part of existing provisions as subpar. (A), and added subpar. (B).

Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(b)(2), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “a person designated, consistent with the planning process under sections 5303–5306 of this title, by the chief executive officer of a State, responsible local officials, and publicly owned operators of mass transportation to receive and apportion amounts under section 5336 of this title that are attributable to transportation management areas established under section 5305(a) of this title; or”.

Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation”.

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(c)(1), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “The Secretary of Transportation may make grants under this section for capital projects and to finance the planning and improvement costs of equipment, facilities, and associated capital maintenance items for use in mass transportation, including the renovation and improvement of historic transportation facilities with related private investment. The Secretary may also make grants under this section to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000.”

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(c)(2), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which related to special rule for fiscal years 2003 and 2004 and for the period of , through .

Pub. L. 109–40, § 7(m)(1), substituted “” for “” in heading.

Pub. L. 109–37, § 7(m)(1), substituted “” for “” in heading.

Pub. L. 109–35, § 7(m)(1), substituted “” for “” in heading.

Pub. L. 109–20, § 7(m)(1), substituted “” for “” in heading.

Pub. L. 109–14, § 7(m)(1), substituted “” for “” in heading.

Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 109–40, § 7(m)(2), substituted “” for “” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 109–37, § 7(m)(2), substituted “” for “” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 109–35, § 7(m)(2), substituted “” for “” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 109–20, § 7(m)(2), substituted “” for “” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 109–14, § 7(m)(2), substituted “” for “” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (b)(3)(A). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation”.

Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(c)(3), struck out par. (4) which read as follows: “A project for the 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, is a capital project for an associated capital maintenance item under this section.”

Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation”.

Subsec. (d)(1)(A). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(d)(1), inserted “, including safety and security aspects of the program” before semicolon at end.

Subsec. (d)(1)(E)(iv). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(d)(2), added cl. (iv).

Subsec. (d)(1)(H). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(d)(3), substituted “section 5301(a), section 5301(d), and sections 5303 through 5306” for “sections 5301(a) and (d), 5303–5306, and 5310(a)–(d) of this title”.

Subsec. (d)(1)(J)(i). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (d)(1)(K). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(d)(4), (5), added subpar. (K).

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(e), reenacted heading without change and amended text of subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “A grant of the Government for a capital project (including associated capital maintenance items) under this section is for 80 percent of the net project cost of the project. A recipient may provide additional local matching amounts. A grant for operating expenses may not be more than 50 percent of the net project cost of the project. The remainder of the net project cost shall be provided in cash from sources other than amounts of the Government or revenues from providing mass transportation (excluding revenues derived from the sale of advertising and concessions that are more than the amount of those revenues in the fiscal year that ended ). Transit system amounts that make up the remainder shall be from an undistributed cash surplus, a replacement or depreciation cash fund or reserve, or new capital.”

Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3002(b)(4), substituted “public transportation” for “mass transportation”.

Subsec. (g)(4). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(f), struck out par. (4) which read as follows: “The Secretary shall consider changes in capital project cost indices when determining the estimated cost under paragraph (3) of this subsection.”

Subsecs. (h), (i). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a), redesignated subsecs. (i) and (l) as (h) and (i), respectively, and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (h). Text read as follows: “The Secretary shall prescribe streamlined administrative procedures for complying with the certification requirement under subsection (d)(1)(B) and (C) of this section for track and signal equipment used in existing operations.”

Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a), redesignated subsec. (m) as (j) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (j). Text read as follows: “A recipient (including a person receiving amounts from a chief executive officer of a State under this section) shall submit annually to the Secretary a report on the revenues the recipient derives from the sale of advertising and concessions.”

Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(g), reenacted heading without change and amended text of subsec. (k) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:

“(1) Section 1001 of title 18 applies to a certificate or submission under this section. The Secretary may end a grant under this section and seek reimbursement, directly or by offsetting amounts available under section 5336 of this title, when a false or fraudulent statement or related act within the meaning of section 1001 is made in connection with a certification or submission.

“(2) Sections 5302, 5318, 5319, 5323(a)(1), (d), and (f), 5332, and 5333 of this title apply to this section and to a grant made under this section. Except as provided in this section, no other provision of this chapter applies to this section or to a grant made under this section.”

Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a), redesignated subsec. (n) as (k) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (k). Text read as follows:

“(1) In general.—One percent of the funds apportioned to urbanized areas with a population of at least 200,000 under section 5336 for a fiscal year shall be made available for transit enhancement activities in accordance with section 5302(a)(15).

“(2) Period of availability.—Funds apportioned under paragraph (1) shall be available for obligation for 3 years following the fiscal year in which the funds are apportioned. Funds that are not obligated at the end of such period shall be reapportioned under the urbanized area formula program of section 5336.

“(3) Report.—A recipient of funds apportioned under paragraph (1) shall submit, as part of the recipient’s annual certification to the Secretary, a report listing the projects carried out during the preceding fiscal year with those funds.”

Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(h), added subsec. (l).

Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (l) as (i).

Subsecs. (m), (n). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3009(a)(2), redesignated subsecs. (m) and (n) as (j) and (k), respectively.

2004

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 108–310 inserted “and for the period of , through ” after “2004” in heading and directed the insertion of “and for the period of , through ” after “2004,” in subpar. (A), which was executed by making the insertion after “2004” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Pub. L. 108–280 substituted “fiscal years 2003 and 2004” for “fiscal year 2003 and for the period of , through ” in heading and “fiscal years 2003 and 2004” for “fiscal year 2003, and for the period of , through ” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A).

Pub. L. 108–263 substituted “” for “” in heading and “” for “” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A).

Pub. L. 108–224 substituted “” for “” in heading and “” for “” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A).

Pub. L. 108–202 substituted “” for “” in heading and “” for “” in introductory provisions of subpar. (A).

2003

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 108–88, § 8(n)(1), inserted “and for the period of , through ” after “2003” in heading.

Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 108–88, § 8(n)(2), inserted “and for the period of , through ” after “2003,” and added cl. (iv).

Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 108–88, § 8(n)(3), inserted at end “Each portion of an area not designated as an urbanized area under the 1990 Federal decennial census and eligible to receive funds under subparagraph (A)(iv) shall receive an amount of funds made available to carry out this section that is no less than the amount the portion of the area received under section 5311 in fiscal year 2002.”

2002

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 107–232, § 1(1), struck out at end “The Secretary may make grants under this section from funds made available for fiscal year 1998 to finance the operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000.”

Subsec. (b)(2) to (4). Pub. L. 107–232, § 1(2)–(4), added par. (2), redesignated former pars. (2) and (3) as (3) and (4), respectively, and realigned margins of par. (3)(C), as redesignated.

1998

Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(a)(1), substituted “Urbanized area formula grants” for “Block grants” in section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(b)(1), substituted “In this section, the following definitions apply:” for “In this section—” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(b)(2), inserted “Associated capital maintenance items.—The term” after “(1)”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(b)(3), inserted “Designated recipient.—The term” after “(2)”.

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(h)(1), as added by Pub. L. 105–206, § 9009(e), inserted at end “The Secretary may make grants under this section from funds made available for fiscal year 1998 to finance the operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000.”

Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(1), substituted “and improvement costs of equipment” for “, improvement, and operating costs of equipment” and inserted at end “The Secretary may also make grants under this section to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000.”

Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(2)(A), inserted “, in writing,” after “approved”.

Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(2)(B)–(4), added subpar. (C).

Subsec. (b)(3), (4). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(5), (6), redesignated par. (4) as (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “A grant for a capital project under this section also is available to finance the leasing of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation, subject to regulations the Secretary prescribes limiting the grant to leasing arrangements that are more cost effective than acquisition or construction.”

Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(c)(5), struck out par. (5) which read as follows: “Amounts under this section are available for a highway project under title 23 only if amounts used for the State or local share of the project are eligible to finance either a highway or mass transportation project.”

Subsec. (g)(3). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(d), substituted “the most favorable financing terms reasonably available for the project at the time of borrowing. 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.” for “the amount by which the estimated cost of carrying out the part (if it would be carried out at the time the part is converted to a regularly financed project) exceeds the actual cost (except interest) of carrying out the part.”

Subsec. (i)(2). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(e), inserted at end “To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall coordinate such reviews with any related State or local reviews.”

Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(f), amended heading and text of subsec. (k) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “A certification under subsection (d) of this section and any additional certification required by law to be submitted to the Secretary may be consolidated into a single document to be submitted annually as part of the grant application under this section. The Secretary shall publish annually a list of all certifications required under this chapter with the publication required under section 5336(e)(2) of this title.”

Subsec. (k)(3). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(h)(2), as added by Pub. L. 105–206, § 9009(e), inserted “preceding” before “fiscal year”.

Subsec. (n)(2). Pub. L. 105–178, § 3007(g), inserted “5319,” after “5318,”.

1996

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 104–287 substituted “title; or” for “title;” in subpar. (A) and “transportation.” for “transportation; or” in subpar. (B) and struck out subpar. (C) which read as follows: “a recipient designated under section 5(b)(1) of the Federal Transit Act not later than .”

1994

Subsec. (d)(1)(D). Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(7)(A), substituted “section” for “chapter”.

Subsec. (d)(1)(E)(iii). Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(7)(B), substituted “Buy America” for “Buy-American”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2015 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 114–94 effective , see section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as a note under section 5313 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment

Amendment by section 20007 of Pub. L. 112–141 effective , see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.

Amendment by section 113002 of Pub. L. 112–141 effective , see section 114001 of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as a note under section 5305 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 112–140 to cease to be effective on , with text as amended by Pub. L. 112–140 to revert back to read as it did on the day before , and amendments by Pub. L. 112–141 to be executed as if Pub. L. 112–140 had not been enacted, see section 1(c) of Pub. L. 112–140, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Title IX of Pub. L. 105–206 effective simultaneously with enactment of Pub. L. 105–178 and to be treated as included in Pub. L. 105–178 at time of enactment, and provisions of Pub. L. 105–178, as in effect on day before , that are amended by title IX of Pub. L. 105–206 to be treated as not enacted, see section 9016 of Pub. L. 105–206, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.

Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 104–287 effective , see section 8(1) of Pub. L. 104–287, set out as a note under section 5303 of this title.

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–429 effective , see section 9 of Pub. L. 103–429, set out as a note under section 321 of this title.

Pilot Program for Cooperative Procurement of Major Capital Equipment

Pub. L. 108–447, div. H, title I, § 167, , 118 Stat. 3228, required the Secretary to continue the pilot program authorized under section 166 of Pub. L. 108–199, increased the program to 5 pilot projects, and required reports on the results of the projects.

Pub. L. 108–199, div. F, title I, § 166, , 118 Stat. 309, required the Secretary to establish a pilot program consisting of 3 pilot projects related to cooperative procurement of major capital equipment and required reports on the results of the projects.

Local Share

Pub. L. 105–178, title III, § 3011, , 112 Stat. 357, as amended by Pub. L. 108–202, § 9(u), , 118 Stat. 489; Pub. L. 108–224, § 7(u), , 118 Stat. 637; Pub. L. 108–263, § 7(u), , 118 Stat. 708; Pub. L. 108–280, § 7(u), , 118 Stat. 886; Pub. L. 108–310, § 8(u), , 118 Stat. 1158; Pub. L. 109–14, § 7(t), , 119 Stat. 334; Pub. L. 109–20, § 7(s), , 119 Stat. 356; Pub. L. 109–35, § 7(s), , 119 Stat. 389; Pub. L. 109–37, § 7(s), , 119 Stat. 404; Pub. L. 109–40, § 7(s), , 119 Stat. 421, allowed recipients of assistance under section 5307 or 5309 of this title to use proceeds from the issuance of revenue bonds as part of the local matching funds for a capital project for fiscal years 1999 to 2004 and from , to .

Pilot Program for Intercity Rail Infrastructure Investment From Mass Transit Account of Highway Trust Fund

Pub. L. 105–178, title III, § 3021, , 112 Stat. 363; as amended by Pub. L. 105–206, title IX, § 9009(m), , 112 Stat. 857; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(g) [title III, § 354], , 112 Stat. 2681–439, 2681–476; Pub. L. 106–69, title III, § 323, , 113 Stat. 1020, required the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program to determine the benefits of using funds from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund for intercity passenger rail and required a report evaluating the program to be submitted no later than .

Continuation of Operating Assistance to Certain Larger Urbanized Areas

Pub. L. 105–178, title III, § 3027(c), , 112 Stat. 366; as amended by Pub. L. 105–206, title IX, § 9009(o)(1), , 112 Stat. 858; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(g) [title III, § 360], , 112 Stat. 2681–439, 2681–477; Pub. L. 106–31, title VI, § 6004, , 113 Stat. 113; Pub. L. 106–346, § 101(a) [title III, § 341], , 114 Stat. 1356, 1356A–32; Pub. L. 108–199, div. F, title I, § 176, , 118 Stat. 311, authorized the Secretary of Transportation to continue helping to finance mass transportation operating costs in certain urban areas for the period beginning on , and ending no later than 3 years after that date.

Credits

1994–2017 · 28 acts
  1. 1994Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), , 108 Stat. 795
  2. 1994Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(7), , 108 Stat. 4378
  3. 1996Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(11), , 110 Stat. 3389
  4. 1998Pub. L. 105–178, title III, § 3007(a)(1), (b)–(h), , 112 Stat. 347, 348
  5. 1998Pub. L. 105–206, title IX, § 9009(e), , 112 Stat. 855
  6. 2002Pub. L. 107–232, § 1, , 116 Stat. 1478
  7. 2003Pub. L. 108–88, § 8(n), , 117 Stat. 1125
  8. 2004Pub. L. 108–202, § 9(n), , 118 Stat. 488
  9. 2004Pub. L. 108–224, § 7(n), , 118 Stat. 636
  10. 2004Pub. L. 108–263, § 7(n), , 118 Stat. 708
  11. 2004Pub. L. 108–280, § 7(n), , 118 Stat. 885
  12. 2004Pub. L. 108–310, § 8(n), , 118 Stat. 1158
  13. 2005Pub. L. 109–14, § 7(m), , 119 Stat. 333
  14. 2005Pub. L. 109–20, § 7(m), , 119 Stat. 355
  15. 2005Pub. L. 109–35, § 7(m), , 119 Stat. 389
  16. 2005Pub. L. 109–37, § 7(m), , 119 Stat. 404
  17. 2005Pub. L. 109–40, § 7(m), , 119 Stat. 420
  18. 2005Pub. L. 109–59, title III, §§ 3002(b)(4), 3009(a)–(h), , 119 Stat. 1545, 1568–1571
  19. 2008Pub. L. 110–244, title II, § 201(c), , 122 Stat. 1609
  20. 2010Pub. L. 111–147, title IV, § 432, , 124 Stat. 88
  21. 2010Pub. L. 111–322, title II, § 2302, , 124 Stat. 3526
  22. 2011Pub. L. 112–5, title III, § 302, , 125 Stat. 18
  23. 2011Pub. L. 112–30, title I, § 132, , 125 Stat. 350
  24. 2012Pub. L. 112–102, title III, § 302, , 126 Stat. 275
  25. 2012Pub. L. 112–140, title III, § 302, , 126 Stat. 396
  26. 2012Pub. L. 112–141, div. B, § 20007, div. G, title III, § 113002, , 126 Stat. 652, 983
  27. 2015Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title III, § 3004, , 129 Stat. 1450
  28. 2017Pub. L. 115–31, div. K, title I, § 165, , 131 Stat. 749.
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), , 108 Stat. 795; Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(7), , 108 Stat. 4378; Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(11), , 110 Stat. 3389; Pub. L. 105–178, title III, § 3007(a)(1), (b)–(h), , 112 Stat. 347, 348; Pub. L. 105–206, title IX, § 9009(e), , 112 Stat. 855; Pub. L. 107–232, § 1, , 116 Stat. 1478; Pub. L. 108–88, § 8(n), , 117 Stat. 1125; Pub. L. 108–202, § 9(n), , 118 Stat. 488; Pub. L. 108–224, § 7(n), , 118 Stat. 636; Pub. L. 108–263, § 7(n), , 118 Stat. 708; Pub. L. 108–280, § 7(n), , 118 Stat. 885; Pub. L. 108–310, § 8(n), , 118 Stat. 1158; Pub. L. 109–14, § 7(m), , 119 Stat. 333; Pub. L. 109–20, § 7(m), , 119 Stat. 355; Pub. L. 109–35, § 7(m), , 119 Stat. 389; Pub. L. 109–37, § 7(m), , 119 Stat. 404; Pub. L. 109–40, § 7(m), , 119 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 109–59, title III, §§ 3002(b)(4), 3009(a)–(h), , 119 Stat. 1545, 1568–1571; Pub. L. 110–244, title II, § 201(c), , 122 Stat. 1609; Pub. L. 111–147, title IV, § 432, , 124 Stat. 88; Pub. L. 111–322, title II, § 2302, , 124 Stat. 3526; Pub. L. 112–5, title III, § 302, , 125 Stat. 18; Pub. L. 112–30, title I, § 132, , 125 Stat. 350; Pub. L. 112–102, title III, § 302, , 126 Stat. 275; Pub. L. 112–140, title III, § 302, , 126 Stat. 396; Pub. L. 112–141, div. B, § 20007, div. G, title III, § 113002, , 126 Stat. 652, 983; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title III, § 3004, , 129 Stat. 1450; Pub. L. 115–31, div. K, title I, § 165, , 131 Stat. 749.)

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