§ 5312. Public transportation innovation

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. 1994

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

   Enacted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312

   Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 811

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 811

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

2. 1998

   Federal Transit Act of 1998

   Pub. L. 105–178 title III § 3015(a) · 112 Stat. 107

   Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(d); 49 U.S.C. § 5312(e)

   Pub. L. 105–178 added subsecs. (d) and (e)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 105–178 added subsecs. (d) and (e).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) In General.— Section 5312 is amended by adding at the end the following: “(d) Joint Partnership Program for Deployment of Innovation.— “(1) Definition of consortium.— In this subsection, the term ‘consortium’— “(A) means 1 or more public or private organizations located in the United States that provide mass transportation service to the public and 1 or more businesses, including small- and medium-sized businesses, incorporated in a State, offering goods or services or willing to offer goods and services to mass transportation operators; and “(B) may include, as additional members, public or private research organizations located in the United States, or State or local governmental authorities. “(2) General authority.— The Secretary may, under terms and conditions that the Secretary prescribes, enter into grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements with consortia selected in accordance with paragraph (4), to promote the early deployment of innovation in mass transportation services, management, operational practices, or technology that has broad applicability. This paragraph shall be carried out in consultation with the transit industry by competitively selected consortia that will share costs, risks, and rewards of early deployment of innovation. “(3) Consortium contribution.— A consortium assisted under this subsection shall provide not less than 50 percent of the costs of any joint partnership project. Any business, organization, person, or governmental body may contribute funds to a joint partnership project. “(4) Notice requirement.— The Secretary shall periodically give public notice of the technical areas for which joint partnerships are solicited, required qualifications of consortia desiring to participate, the method of selection and evaluation criteria to be used in selecting participating consortia and projects, and the process by which innovation projects described in paragraph (1) will be awarded. “(5) Use of revenues.— The Secretary shall accept, to the maximum extent practicable, a portion of the revenues resulting from sales of an innovation project funded under this section. Such revenues shall be accounted for separately within the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund and shall be available to the Secretary for activities under this subsection. Annual revenues that are less than $1,000,000 shall be available for obligation without further appropriation and shall not be subject to any obligation limitation. “(e) International Mass Transportation Program.— “(1) Activities.— The Secretary is authorized to engage in activities to inform the United States domestic mass transportation community about technological innovations available in the international marketplace and activities that may afford domestic businesses the opportunity to become globally competitive in the export of mass transportation products and services. Such activities may include— “(A) development, monitoring, assessment, and dissemination domestically of information about worldwide mass transportation market opportunities; “(B) cooperation with foreign public sector entities in research, development, demonstration, training, and other forms of technology transfer and exchange of experts and information; “(C) advocacy, in international mass transportation markets, of firms, products, and services available from the United States; “(D) informing the international market about the technical quality of mass transportation products and services through participation in seminars, expositions, and similar activities; and “(E) offering those Federal Transit Administration technical services which cannot be readily obtained from the United States private sector to foreign public authorities planning or undertaking mass transportation projects if the cost of these services will be recovered under the terms of each project. “(2) Cooperation.— The Secretary may carry out activities under this subsection in cooperation with other Federal agencies, State or local agencies, public and private nonprofit institutions, government laboratories, foreign governments, or any other organization the Secretary determines is appropriate. “(3) Funding.— The funds available to carry out this subsection shall include revenues paid to the Secretary by any cooperating organization or person. Such revenues shall be accounted for separately within the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund and shall be available to the Secretary to carry out activities under this subsection, including promotional materials, travel, reception, and representation expenses necessary to carry out such activities. Annual revenues that are less than $1,000,000 shall be available for obligation without further appropriation and shall not be subject to any obligation limitation. Not later than January 1 of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall publish a report on the activities under this paragraph funded from the account.”.

3. 2005

   Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

   Pub. L. 109–59 § 3014(e)(1) · 119 Stat. 1144

   Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312

   Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(e)(1), substituted “deployment” for “training” in section catchline

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(e)(1), substituted “deployment” for “training” in section catchline.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Section heading.— Section 5312 is amended by striking the section heading and inserting the following: “§ 5312. Research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects” .

4. 2005

   Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

   Pub. L. 109–59 § 3014(a) · 119 Stat. 1144

   Amended · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(a)

   Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(a), amended heading and text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary of Transportation (or the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development when required by section 5334(i) of this title) may undertake, or make grants or contracts (including agreements with departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States Government) for, research, development, and demonstration projects related to urban mass transportation that the Secretary decides will help reduce urban transportation needs, improve mass transportation service, or help mass transportation service meet the total urban transportation needs at a minimum cost. The Secretary may request and receive appropriate information from any source. This subsection does not limit the authority of the Secretary under another law.”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(a), amended heading and text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary of Transportation (or the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development when required by section 5334(i) of this title) may undertake, or make grants or contracts (including agreements with departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States Government) for, research, development, and demonstration projects related to urban mass transportation that the Secretary decides will help reduce urban transportation needs, improve mass transportation service, or help mass transportation service meet the total urban transportation needs at a minimum cost. The Secretary may request and receive appropriate information from any source. This subsection does not limit the authority of the Secretary under another law.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) In General.— Section 5312(a) is amended to read as follows: “(a) Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Projects.— “(1) In general.— The Secretary may make grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements (including agreements with departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States Government) for research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects, and evaluation of technology of national significance to public transportation, that the Secretary determines will improve public transportation service or help public transportation service meet the total transportation needs at a minimum cost. “(2) Information.— The Secretary may request and receive appropriate information from any source. “(3) Savings provision.— This subsection does not limit the authority of the Secretary under any other law.” .

5. 2005

   Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

   Pub. L. 109–59 § 3014(b) · 119 Stat. 1144

   1. Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(b)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(b), redesignated subsec. (d) as (b)

   2. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(b)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(b), struck out former subsec. (b) which related to grants to nonprofit institutions of higher learning for research, investigations, and training

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(b), redesignated subsec. (d) as (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which related to grants to nonprofit institutions of higher learning for research, investigations, and training.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Joint Partnership Program for Deployment of Innovation.— Section 5312 is amended by striking subsections (b) and (c) and redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively.

6. 2005

   Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

   Pub. L. 109–59 § 3014(b) · 119 Stat. 1144

   1. Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(c)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(b), redesignated subsec. (e) as (c)

   2. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(c)

      Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(b), struck out former subsec. (c) which related to grants to States, local governmental authorities, and operators of mass transportation systems for training fellowships and grants to State and local governmental authorities for projects that would use innovative techniques and methods in managing and providing mass transportation

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(b), redesignated subsec. (e) as (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to grants to States, local governmental authorities, and operators of mass transportation systems for training fellowships and grants to State and local governmental authorities for projects that would use innovative techniques and methods in managing and providing mass transportation.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Joint Partnership Program for Deployment of Innovation.— Section 5312 is amended by striking subsections (b) and (c) and redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively.

7. 2005

   Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

   Pub. L. 109–59 § 3014(c) · 119 Stat. 1144

   Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(c)(2)

   Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(c), substituted “public or private” for “public and private”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(c), substituted “public or private” for “public and private”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (c) International Mass Transportation Program.— Section 5312(c)(2) (as redesignated by subsection (b) of this section) is amended by striking “public and private” and inserting “public or private”.

8. 2005

   Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

   Pub. L. 109–59 § 3014(d) · 119 Stat. 1144

   Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(c)(3)

   Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(d), struck out “shall be accounted for separately within the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund and” after “Such revenues”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(d), struck out “shall be accounted for separately within the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund and” after “Such revenues”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (d) Funding.— Section 5312(c)(3) (as redesignated by subsection (b) of this section) is amended by striking “shall be accounted for separately within the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund and”.

9. 2005

   Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

   Pub. L. 109–59 § 3014(b) · 119 Stat. 1144

   Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(d)

   Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(b), redesignated subsec. (d) as (b)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(b), redesignated subsec. (d) as (b).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Joint Partnership Program for Deployment of Innovation.— Section 5312 is amended by striking subsections (b) and (c) and redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively.

10. 2005

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

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

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(d)(1)(A); 49 U.S.C. § 5312(d)(1)(2)

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

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A), (2). 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).

11. 2005

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–59 § 3014(b) · 119 Stat. 1144

    Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(e)

    Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(b), redesignated subsec. (e) as (c)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–59, § 3014(b), redesignated subsec. (e) as (c).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Joint Partnership Program for Deployment of Innovation.— Section 5312 is amended by striking subsections (b) and (c) and redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively.

12. 2005

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005

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

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(e)(1)

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

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(1). 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).

13. 2008

    SAFETEA–LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–244 title II § 201(f) · 122 Stat. 1572

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(c)

    Pub. L. 110–244 substituted “Public Transportation” for “Mass Transportation” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–244 substituted “Public Transportation” for “Mass Transportation” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (f) Section 5312.— The heading for section 5312(c) of such title is amended by striking “Mass Transportation” and inserting “Public Transportation”.

14. 2012

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012

    Pub. L. 112–141 div. B § 20011 · 126 Stat. 405

    Amended · 49 U.S.C. § 5312

    Pub. L. 112–141 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects and consisted of subsecs. (a) to (c)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–141 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects and consisted of subsecs. (a) to (c).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 20011. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, AND DEPLOYMENT PROJECTS.   Section 5312 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “§ 5312. Research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects “(a) Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Projects.— “(1) In general.— The Secretary may make grants and enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements for research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects, and evaluation of research and technology of national significance to public transportation, that the Secretary determines will improve public transportation. “(2) Agreements.— In order to carry out paragraph (1), the Secretary may make grants to and enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements with— “(A) departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government, including Federal laboratories; “(B) State and local governmental entities; “(C) providers of public transportation; “(D) private or non-profit organizations; “(E) institutions of higher education; and “(F) technical and community colleges. “(3) Application.— “(A) In general.— To receive a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement under this section, an entity described in paragraph (2) shall submit an application to the Secretary. “(B) Form and contents.— An application under subparagraph (A) shall be in such form and contain such information as the Secretary may require, including— “(i) a statement of purpose detailing the need being addressed; “(ii) the short- and long-term goals of the project, including opportunities for future innovation and development, the potential for deployment, and benefits to riders and public transportation; and “(iii) the short- and long-term funding requirements to complete the project and any future objectives of the project. “(b) Research.— “(1) In general.— The Secretary may make a grant to or enter into a contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement under this section with an entity described in subsection (a)(2) to carry out a public transportation research project that has as its ultimate goal the development and deployment of new and innovative ideas, practices, and approaches. “(2) Project eligibility.— A public transportation research project that receives assistance under paragraph (1) shall focus on— “(A) providing more effective and efficient public transportation service, including services to— “(i) seniors; “(ii) individuals with disabilities; and “(iii) low-income individuals; “(B) mobility management and improvements and travel management systems; “(C) data and communication system advancements; “(D) system capacity, including— “(i) train control; “(ii) capacity improvements; and “(iii) performance management; “(E) capital and operating efficiencies; “(F) planning and forecasting modeling and simulation; “(G) advanced vehicle design; “(H) advancements in vehicle technology; “(I) asset maintenance and repair systems advancement; “(J) construction and project management; “(K) alternative fuels; “(L) the environment and energy efficiency; “(M) safety improvements; or “(N) any other area that the Secretary determines is important to advance the interests of public transportation. “(c) Innovation and Development.— “(1) In general.— The Secretary may make a grant to or enter into a contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement under this section with an entity described in subsection (a)(2) to carry out a public transportation innovation and development project that seeks to improve public transportation systems nationwide in order to provide more efficient and effective delivery of public transportation services, including through technology and technological capacity improvements. “(2) Project eligibility.— A public transportation innovation and development project that receives assistance under paragraph (1) shall focus on— “(A) the development of public transportation research projects that received assistance under subsection (b) that the Secretary determines were successful; “(B) planning and forecasting modeling and simulation; “(C) capital and operating efficiencies; “(D) advanced vehicle design; “(E) advancements in vehicle technology; “(F) the environment and energy efficiency; “(G) system capacity, including train control and capacity improvements; or “(H) any other area that the Secretary determines is important to advance the interests of public transportation. “(d) Demonstration, Deployment, and Evaluation.— “(1) In general.— The Secretary may, under terms and conditions that the Secretary prescribes, make a grant to or enter into a contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement with an entity described in paragraph (2) to promote the early deployment and demonstration of innovation in public transportation that has broad applicability. “(2) Participants.— An entity described in this paragraph is— “(A) an entity described in subsection (a)(2); or “(B) a consortium of entities described in subsection (a)(2), including a provider of public transportation, that will share the costs, risks, and rewards of early deployment and demonstration of innovation. “(3) Project eligibility.— A project that receives assistance under paragraph (1) shall seek to build on successful research, innovation, and development efforts to facilitate— “(A) the deployment of research and technology development resulting from private efforts or Federally funded efforts; and “(B) the implementation of research and technology development to advance the interests of public transportation. “(4) Evaluation.— Not later than 2 years after the date on which a project receives assistance under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the success or failure of the projects funded under this subsection and any plan for broad-based implementation of the innovation promoted by successful projects. “(5) Low or no emission vehicle deployment.— “(A) Definitions.— In this paragraph, the following definitions shall apply: “(i) Eligible area.— The term ‘eligible area’ means an area that is— “(I) designated as a nonattainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide under section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7407(d)); or “(II) a maintenance area, as defined in section 5303, for ozone or carbon monoxide. “(ii) Eligible project.— The term ‘eligible project’ means a project or program of projects in an eligible area for— “(I) acquiring or leasing low or no emission vehicles; “(II) constructing or leasing facilities and related equipment for low or no emission vehicles; “(III) constructing new public transportation facilities to accommodate low or no emission vehicles; or “(IV) rehabilitating or improving existing public transportation facilities to accommodate low or no emission vehicles. “(iii) Direct carbon emissions.— The term ‘direct carbon emissions’ means the quantity of direct greenhouse gas emissions from a vehicle, as determined by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. “(iv) Low or no emission bus.— The term ‘low or no emission bus’ means a bus that is a low or no emission vehicle. “(v) Low or no emission vehicle.— The term ‘low or no emission vehicle’ means— “(I) a passenger vehicle used to provide public transportation that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has certified sufficiently reduces energy consumption or reduces harmful emissions, including direct carbon emissions, when compared to a comparable standard vehicle; or “(II) a zero emission bus used to provide public transportation. “(vi) Recipient.— The term ‘recipient’ means— “(I) for an eligible area that is an urbanized area with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census, the State in which the eligible area is located; and “(II) for an eligible area not described in subparagraph (A), the designated recipient for the eligible area. “(vii) Zero emission bus.— The term ‘zero emission bus’ means a low or no emission bus that produces no carbon or particulate matter. “(B) Authority.— The Secretary may make grants to recipients to finance eligible projects under this paragraph. “(C) Grant requirements.— “(i) In general.— A grant under this paragraph shall be subject to the requirements of section 5307. “(ii) Government share of costs for certain projects.— Applicability. Section 5323(j) applies to projects carried out under this paragraph, unless the grant recipient requests a lower grant percentage. “(iii) Combination of funding sources.— “(I) Combination permitted.— A project carried out under this paragraph may receive funding under section 5307, or any other provision of law. “(II) Government share.— Nothing in this clause may be construed to alter the Government share required under this section, section 5307, or any other provision of law. “(D) Minimum amounts.— Of amounts made available by or appropriated under section 5338(b) in each fiscal year to carry out this paragraph— “(i) not less than 65 percent shall be made available to fund eligible projects relating to low or no emission buses; and “(ii) not less than 10 percent shall be made available for eligible projects relating to facilities and related equipment for low or no emission buses. “(E) Competitive process.— The Secretary shall solicit grant applications and make grants for eligible projects on a competitive basis. “(F) Priority consideration.— In making grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority to projects relating to low or no emission buses that make greater reductions in energy consumption and harmful emissions, including direct carbon emissions, than comparable standard buses or other low or no emission buses. “(G) Availability of funds.— Any amounts made available or appropriated to carry out this paragraph— “(i) shall remain available to an eligible project for 2 years after the fiscal year for which the amount is made available or appropriated; and “(ii) that remain unobligated at the end of the period described in clause (i) shall be added to the amount made available to an eligible project in the following fiscal year. “(e) Annual Report on Research.— Not later than the first Monday in February of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report that includes— “(1) a description of each project that received assistance under this section during the preceding fiscal year; “(2) an evaluation of each project described in paragraph (1), including any evaluation conducted under subsection (d)(4) for the preceding fiscal year; and “(3) a proposal for allocations of amounts for assistance under this section for the subsequent fiscal year. “(f) Government Share of Costs.— “(1) In general.— The Government share of the cost of a project carried out under this section shall not exceed 80 percent. “(2) Non-government share.— The non-Government share of the cost of a project carried out under this section may be derived from in-kind contributions. “(3) Financial benefit.— If the Secretary determines that there would be a clear and direct financial benefit to an entity under a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement under this section, the Secretary shall establish a Government share of the costs of the project to be carried out under the grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement that is consistent with the benefit.” .

15. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(1) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(1), substituted “Public transportation innovation” for “Research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects” in section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(1), substituted “Public transportation innovation” for “Research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects” in section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking the section designation and heading and inserting the following: “§ 5312. Public transportation innovation” ;

    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.

16. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(2) · 129 Stat. 1312

    1. Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(a); 49 U.S.C. § 5312(b)

       Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(2), (3), added subsec. (a)

    2. Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(a); 49 U.S.C. § 5312(b)

       Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(2), (3), redesignated former subsec. (a) as (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated (c)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(2), (3), added subsec. (a) and redesignated former subsec. (a) as (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated (c).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (a) through (f) as subsections (b) through (g), respectively;

    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.

17. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(2) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(c)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (b) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (b) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (a) through (f) as subsections (b) through (g), respectively;

    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.

18. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(b)(1) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(c)(1)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(b)(1), substituted “subsection (b)(2)” for “subsection (a)(2)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(b)(1), substituted “subsection (b)(2)” for “subsection (a)(2)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subsection (c)(1) by striking “subsection (a)(2)” and inserting “subsection (b)(2)”;

    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.

19. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(2) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(d)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (c) as (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (c) as (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (a) through (f) as subsections (b) through (g), respectively;

    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.

20. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(b)(2)(A) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(d)(1)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(b)(2)(A), substituted “subsection (b)(2)” for “subsection (a)(2)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(b)(2)(A), substituted “subsection (b)(2)” for “subsection (a)(2)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (1) by striking “subsection (a)(2)” and inserting “subsection (b)(2)”; 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.

21. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(b)(2)(B) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(d)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(b)(2)(B), substituted “subsection (c)” for “subsection (b)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(2)(A). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(b)(2)(B), substituted “subsection (c)” for “subsection (b)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (2)(A) by striking “subsection (b)” and inserting “subsection (c)”;

    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.

22. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(2) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(e)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (d) as (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (d) as (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (a) through (f) as subsections (b) through (g), respectively;

    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.

23. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(b)(3) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(e)(2)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(b)(3), substituted “subsection (b)(2)” for “subsection (a)(2)” in subpars. (A) and (B)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(b)(3), substituted “subsection (b)(2)” for “subsection (a)(2)” in subpars. (A) and (B).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subsection (e)(2) in each of subparagraphs (A) and (B) by striking “subsection (a)(2)” and inserting “subsection (b)(2)”; 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.

24. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(4)(A)(i) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(e)(3)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(4)(A)(i), inserted “demonstration, deployment, or evaluation” before “project that” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(4)(A)(i), inserted “demonstration, deployment, or evaluation” before “project that” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting “demonstration, deployment, or evaluation” before “project that”;

    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.

25. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(4)(A)(ii) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(e)(3)(C)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(4)(A)(ii)–(iv), added subpar. (C)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(3)(C). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(4)(A)(ii)–(iv), added subpar. (C).

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

    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.

26. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(4)(B) · 129 Stat. 1312

    1. Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(e)(5); 49 U.S.C. § 5312(e)(6)

       Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(4)(B), added pars. (5) and (6)

    2. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(e)(5); 49 U.S.C. § 5312(e)(6)

       Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(4)(B), struck out former par. (5), which related to low or no emission vehicle deployment

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(5), (6). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(4)(B), added pars. (5) and (6) and struck out former par. (5), which related to low or no emission vehicle deployment.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following: “(5) Prohibition.— The Secretary may not make grants under this subsection for the demonstration, deployment, or evaluation of a vehicle that is in revenue service unless the Secretary determines that the project makes significant technological advancements in the vehicle. “(6) Definitions.— In this subsection— “(A) the term ‘direct carbon emissions’ means the quantity of direct greenhouse gas emissions from a vehicle, as determined by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; “(B) the term ‘low or no emission vehicle’ means— “(i) a passenger vehicle used to provide public transportation that the Secretary determines sufficiently reduces energy consumption or harmful emissions, including direct carbon emissions, when compared to a comparable standard vehicle; or “(ii) a zero emission vehicle used to provide public transportation; and “(C) the term ‘zero emission vehicle’ means a low or no emission vehicle that produces no carbon or particulate matter.” ;

    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.

27. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(6)(A) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(f)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(6)(A), redesignated subsec. (f) relating to annual report on research as (g)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(6)(A), redesignated subsec. (f) relating to annual report on research as (g).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by striking “(f)” and all that follows before paragraph (1) and inserting the following: “(g) Annual Report on Research.— Not later than the first Monday in February of each year, the Secretary shall make available to the public on the Web site of the Department of Transportation, a report that includes—” ; 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.

28. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(2) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(f)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (e) relating to annual report on research as (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (e) relating to annual report on research as (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (a) through (f) as subsections (b) through (g), respectively;

    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.

29. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(6)(A) · 129 Stat. 1312

    1. Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(g)

       Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(6)(A), redesignated subsec. (f) relating to annual report on research as (g)

    2. Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(g)

       Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(6)(A), inserted heading and introductory provisions

    3. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(g)

       Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(6)(A), struck out former heading and introductory provisions. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Not later than the first Monday in February of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report that includes—”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(6)(A), redesignated subsec. (f) relating to annual report on research as (g), inserted heading and introductory provisions, and struck out former heading and introductory provisions. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Not later than the first Monday in February of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report that includes—”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by striking “(f)” and all that follows before paragraph (1) and inserting the following: “(g) Annual Report on Research.— Not later than the first Monday in February of each year, the Secretary shall make available to the public on the Web site of the Department of Transportation, a report that includes—” ; 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.

30. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(2) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Redesignated · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(g)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (f) relating to government share of costs as (g)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (f) relating to government share of costs as (g).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (a) through (f) as subsections (b) through (g), respectively;

    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.

31. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(6)(B) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(g)(1)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(6)(B), struck out “and” at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(6)(B), struck out “and” at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (1) by adding “and” at the end;

    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.

32. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(b)(4) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(g)(2)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(b)(4), which directed substitution of “subsection (e)(4)” for “subsection (d)(4)” in subsec. (f)(2), was executed to par. (2) of subsec. (g) relating to annual report on research, to reflect the probable intent of Congress

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(b)(4), which directed substitution of “subsection (e)(4)” for “subsection (d)(4)” in subsec. (f)(2), was executed to par. (2) of subsec. (g) relating to annual report on research, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in subsection (f)(2) by striking “subsection (d)(4)” and inserting “subsection (e)(4)”.

    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.

33. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(6)(C) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(g)(2)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(6)(C), substituted a period for “; and”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(6)(C), substituted a period for “; and”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in paragraph (2) by striking “; and” and inserting a period; 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.

34. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(6)(D) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(g)(3)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(6)(D), struck out par. (3) which read as follows: “a proposal for allocations of amounts for assistance under this section for the subsequent fiscal year.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(3). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(6)(D), struck out par. (3) which read as follows: “a proposal for allocations of amounts for assistance under this section for the subsequent fiscal year.”

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

35. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(5) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(h)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(5), added subsec. (h)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(5), added subsec. (h).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by adding at the end the following: “(h) Low or No Emission Vehicle Component Assessment.— “(1) Definitions.— In this subsection— “(A) the term ‘covered institution of higher education’ means an institution of higher education with which the Secretary enters into a contract or cooperative agreement, or to which the Secretary makes a grant, under paragraph (2)(B) to operate a facility selected under paragraph (2)(A); “(B) the terms ‘direct carbon emissions’ and ‘low or no emission vehicle’ have the meanings given those terms in subsection (e)(6); “(C) the term ‘institution of higher education’ has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002); and “(D) the term ‘low or no emission vehicle component’ means an item that is separately installed in and removable from a low or no emission vehicle. “(2) Assessing low or no emission vehicle components.— “(A) In general.— The Secretary shall competitively select at least one facility to conduct testing, evaluation, and analysis of low or no emission vehicle components intended for use in low or no emission vehicles. “(B) Operation and maintenance.— “(i) In general.— The Secretary shall enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with, or make a grant to, at least one institution of higher education to operate and maintain a facility selected under subparagraph (A). “(ii) Requirements.— An institution of higher education described in clause (i) shall have— “(I) capacity to carry out transportation-related advanced component and vehicle evaluation; “(II) laboratories capable of testing and evaluation; and “(III) direct access to or a partnership with a testing facility capable of emulating real-world circumstances in order to test low or no emission vehicle components installed on the intended vehicle. “(C) Fees.— A covered institution of higher education shall establish and collect fees, which shall be approved by the Secretary, for the assessment of low or no emission vehicle components at the applicable facility selected under subparagraph (A). “(D) Availability of amounts to pay for assessment.— The Secretary shall enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with, or make a grant to an institution of higher education under which— “(i) the Secretary shall pay 50 percent of the cost of assessing a low or no emission vehicle component at the applicable facility selected under subparagraph (A) from amounts made available to carry out this section; and “(ii) the remaining 50 percent of such cost shall be paid from amounts recovered through the fees established and collected pursuant to subparagraph (C). “(E) Voluntary testing.— A manufacturer of a low or no emission vehicle component is not required to assess the low or no emission vehicle component at a facility selected under subparagraph (A). “(F) Compliance with section 5318.— Notwithstanding whether a low or no emission vehicle component is assessed at a facility selected under subparagraph (A), each new bus model shall comply with the requirements under section 5318. “(G) Separate facility.— A facility selected under subparagraph (A) shall be separate and distinct from the facility operated and maintained under section 5318. “(3) Low or no emission vehicle component performance reports.— Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall issue a report on low or no emission vehicle component assessments conducted at each facility selected under paragraph (2)(A), which shall include information related to the maintainability, reliability, performance, structural integrity, efficiency, and noise of those low or no emission vehicle components. “(4) Public availability of assessments.— Each assessment conducted at a facility selected under paragraph (2)(A) shall be made publicly available, including to affected industries. “(5) Rule of construction.— Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require— “(A) a low or no emission vehicle component to be tested at a facility selected under paragraph (2)(A); or “(B) the development or disclosure of a privately funded component assessment.” .

    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.

36. 2015

    Federal Public Transportation Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–94 § 3008(a)(7) · 129 Stat. 1312

    Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(i)

    Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(7), added subsec. (i)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 114–94, § 3008(a)(7), added subsec. (i).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) by adding at the end the following: “(i) Transit Cooperative Research Program.— “(1) In general.— The amounts made available under section 5338(a)(2)(G)(ii) are available for a public transportation cooperative research program. “(2) Independent governing board.— “(A) Establishment.— The Secretary shall establish an independent governing board for the program under this subsection. “(B) Recommendations.— The board shall recommend public transportation research, development, and technology transfer activities the Secretary considers appropriate. “(3) Federal assistance.— The Secretary may make grants to, and enter into cooperative agreements with, the National Academy of Sciences to carry out activities under this subsection that the Secretary considers appropriate. “(4) Government share of costs.— If there would be a clear and direct financial benefit to an entity under a grant or contract financed under this subsection, the Secretary shall establish a Government share consistent with that benefit. “(5) Limitation on applicability.— Subsections (f) and (g) shall not apply to activities carried out under this subsection.” .

    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.

37. 2021

    Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 30007(c) · 135 Stat. 429

    Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(b)(4)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(c), added par. (4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(c), added par. (4).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Accelerated Implementation and Deployment of Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems.— Section 5312(b) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “(4) Accelerated implementation and deployment of advanced digital construction management systems.— “(A) In general.— The Secretary shall establish and implement a program under this subsection to promote, implement, deploy, demonstrate, showcase, support, and document the application of advanced digital construction management systems, practices, performance, and benefits. “(B) Goals.— The goals of the accelerated implementation and deployment of advanced digital construction management systems program established under subparagraph (A) shall include— “(i) accelerated adoption of advanced digital systems applied throughout the lifecycle of transportation infrastructure (including through the planning, design and engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance phases) that— “(I) maximize interoperability with other systems, products, tools, or applications; “(II) boost productivity; “(III) manage complexity; “(IV) reduce project delays and cost overruns; “(V) enhance safety and quality; and “(VI) reduce total costs for the entire lifecycle of transportation infrastructure assets; “(ii) more timely and productive information-sharing among stakeholders through reduced reliance on paper to manage construction processes and deliverables such as blueprints, design drawings, procurement and supply-chain orders, equipment logs, daily progress reports, and punch lists; “(iii) deployment of digital management systems that enable and leverage the use of digital technologies on construction sites by contractors, such as state-of-the-art automated and connected machinery and optimized routing software that allows construction workers to perform tasks faster, safer, more accurately, and with minimal supervision; “(iv) the development and deployment of best practices for use in digital construction management; “(v) increased technology adoption and deployment by States, local governmental authorities, and designated recipients that enables project sponsors— “(I) to integrate the adoption of digital management systems and technologies in contracts; and “(II) to weigh the cost of digitization and technology in setting project budgets; “(vi) technology training and workforce development to build the capabilities of project managers and sponsors that enables States, local governmental authorities, or designated recipients— “(I) to better manage projects using advanced construction management technologies; and “(II) to properly measure and reward technology adoption across projects; “(vii) development of guidance to assist States, local governmental authorities, and designated recipients in updating regulations to allow project sponsors and contractors— “(I) to report data relating to the project in digital formats; and “(II) to fully capture the efficiencies and benefits of advanced digital construction management systems and related technologies; “(viii) reduction in the environmental footprint of construction projects using advanced digital construction management systems resulting from elimination of congestion through more efficient projects; and “(ix) enhanced worker and pedestrian safety resulting from increased transparency. “(C) Publication.— The reporting requirements for the accelerated implementation and deployment of advanced digital construction management systems program established under section 503(c)(5) of title 23 shall include data and analysis collected under this section.” .

38. 2021

    Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 30007(a)(1) · 135 Stat. 429

    1. Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(f); 49 U.S.C. § 5312(g)

       Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(1), added subsec. (f)

    2. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(f); 49 U.S.C. § 5312(g)

       Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(1), struck out subsec. (g) relating to annual reports on research

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(1), added subsec. (f) and struck out subsec. (g) relating to annual reports on research.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking the first subsection designated as subsection (g), relating to annual reports on research, as so designated by section 3008(a)(6)(A) of the FAST Act (Public Law 114–94; 129 Stat. 1468) and inserting the following: “(f) Annual Report on Research.— “(1) In general.— Not later than the first Monday in February of each year, the Secretary shall make available to the public on the Web site of the Department of Transportation, a report that includes— “(A) a description of each project that received assistance under this section during the preceding fiscal year; “(B) an evaluation of each project described in paragraph (1), including any evaluation conducted under subsection (e)(4) for the preceding fiscal year; and “(C) a strategic research roadmap proposal for allocations of amounts for assistance under this section for the current and subsequent fiscal year, including anticipated work areas, proposed demonstrations and strategic partnership opportunities; “(2) Updates.— Not less than every 3 months, the Secretary shall update on the Web site of the Department of Transportation the information described in paragraph (1)(C) to reflect any changes to the Secretary’s plans to make assistance available under this section. “(3) Long-term research plans.— The Secretary is encouraged to develop long-term research plans and shall identify in the annual report under paragraph (1) and in updates under paragraph (2) allocations of amounts for assistance and notices of funding opportunities to execute long-term strategic research roadmap plans.” ;

39. 2021

    Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 30007(a)(2) · 135 Stat. 429

    Substituted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(g)(1)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(2), substituted “, except that if there is substantial public interest or benefit, the Secretary may approve a greater Federal share.” for period at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(2), substituted “, except that if there is substantial public interest or benefit, the Secretary may approve a greater Federal share.” for period at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in paragraph (1) of subsection (g), relating to Government share of costs, by striking the period at the end and inserting “, except that if there is substantial public interest or benefit, the Secretary may approve a greater Federal share.”; and

40. 2021

    Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 30007(a)(3)(A)(i) · 135 Stat. 429

    1. Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(h)(2)(A)

       Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(3)(A)(i), added subpar. (A)

    2. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(h)(2)(A)

       Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(3)(A)(i), struck out former subpar. (A). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary shall competitively select at least one facility to conduct testing, evaluation, and analysis of low or no emission vehicle components intended for use in low or no emission vehicles.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(2)(A). Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(3)(A)(i), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary shall competitively select at least one facility to conduct testing, evaluation, and analysis of low or no emission vehicle components intended for use in low or no emission vehicles.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (i) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: “(A) In general.— The Secretary shall competitively select at least 1 facility— “(i) to conduct testing, evaluation, and analysis of low or no emission vehicle components intended for use in low or no emission vehicles; and “(ii) to conduct directed technology research.” ;

41. 2021

    Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 30007(a)(3)(A)(ii) · 135 Stat. 429

    1. Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(h)(2)(B)

       Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(3)(A)(ii), added subpar. (B)

    2. Struck · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(h)(2)(B)

       Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(3)(A)(ii), struck out former subpar. (B), which related to operation and maintenance of facilities to conduct testing, evaluation, and analysis of low or no emission vehicle components

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(2)(B). Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(3)(A)(ii), added subpar. (B) and struck out former subpar. (B), which related to operation and maintenance of facilities to conduct testing, evaluation, and analysis of low or no emission vehicle components.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: “(B) Testing, evaluation, and analysis.— “(i) In general.— The Secretary shall enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with, or make a grant to, at least 1 institution of higher education to operate and maintain a facility to conduct testing, evaluation, and analysis of low or no emission vehicle components, and new and emerging technology components, intended for use in low or no emission vehicles. “(ii) Requirements.— An institution of higher education described in clause (i) shall have— “(I) capacity to carry out transportation-related advanced component and vehicle evaluation; “(II) laboratories capable of testing and evaluation; and “(III) direct access to or a partnership with a testing facility capable of emulating real-world circumstances in order to test low or no emission vehicle components installed on the intended vehicle.” ; and

42. 2021

    Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 30007(a)(3)(A)(iii) · 135 Stat. 429

    Added · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(h)(2)(H); 49 U.S.C. § 5312(h)(2)(I)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(3)(A)(iii), added subpars. (H) and (I)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(2)(H), (I). Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(3)(A)(iii), added subpars. (H) and (I).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (iii) by adding at the end the following: “(H) Capital equipment and directed research.— A facility operated and maintained under subparagraph (A) may use funds made available under this subsection for— “(i) acquisition of equipment and capital projects related to testing low or no emission vehicle components; or “(ii) research related to advanced vehicle technologies that provides advancements to the entire public transportation industry. “(I) Cost share.— The cost share for activities described in subparagraph (H) shall be subject to the terms in subsection (g).” ; and

43. 2021

    Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

    Pub. L. 117–58 § 30007(a)(3)(B) · 135 Stat. 429

    Inserted · 49 U.S.C. § 5312(h)(3)

    Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(3)(B), inserted “, as applicable” before period at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h)(3). Pub. L. 117–58, § 30007(a)(3)(B), inserted “, as applicable” before period at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting “, as applicable” before the period at the end.

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