sure projects do not interfere or hinder any on-
going or future developments.’’; 
(4) in subsection (f)— 
(A) in paragraph (1) by inserting ‘‘that is 
impacted by high heat or low tree canopy cov-
erage’’ after ‘‘disadvantaged community’’; 
(B) in paragraph (2) by striking ‘‘or’’ at 
the end; 
(C) in paragraph (3) by striking the period 
at the end and inserting a semicolon; and 
(D) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(4) that improves access to transit, schools, 
jobs, or essential services; 
‘‘(5) that incorporates maintenance and long- 
term sustainability plans; 
‘‘(6) that leverages additional funding through 
public private or interagency coordination; 
‘‘(7) that aims to preserve and maintain exist-
ing green infrastructure and vegetation alongside 
transportation corridors and transit routes; 
‘‘(8) that incorporates the use of vegetation or 
tree species that require minimal maintenance; or 
‘‘(9) that integrates workforce training and 
urban forestry job creation strategies.’’; and 
(5) by adding at the end the following: 
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‘‘(i) INTERAGENCY COORDINATION.—In carrying out 
the program under this section, the Secretary shall coordi-
nate with the following, as appropriate: 
‘‘(1) The Administrator of the Environmental 
Protection Agency. 
‘‘(2) The Secretary of Energy. 
‘‘(3) The Secretary of Housing and Urban De-
velopment. 
‘‘(4) The Secretary of Agriculture, particularly 
the Chief of the Forest Service. 
‘‘(5) The Director of the United States Climate 
Resilience Toolkit and United States Global Change 
Research Program. 
‘‘(j) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE.—The 
Secretary, in coordination with relevant Federal agencies, 
shall provide— 
‘‘(1) technical assistance, model project tem-
plates, and guidance to grantees to promote cost-ef-
fective and evidence-based project delivery under this 
section; and 
‘‘(2) guidance on tree species selection, short 
and long term stewardship plans, and integration 
with local forestry plans. 
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‘‘(k) SPECIFICATIONS FOR TREE PLANTING.—If the 
recipient of a grant under this section uses grant funding 
for tree planting— 
‘‘(1) such planting shall be done in a manner 
that does not obstruct traffic views or hinder public 
safety, as determined by the Secretary; and 
‘‘(2) the recipient shall be responsible for tree 
maintenance, including watering and upkeep, as 
needed. 
‘‘(l) REPORTING.—A recipient of a grant under this 
section shall submit to the Secretary an annual report 
on— 
‘‘(1) temperature reduction and environmental 
performance metrics; 
‘‘(2) infrastructure resilience improvements; 
‘‘(3) public health and equity outcomes; 
‘‘(4) cost-benefit analyses; and 
‘‘(5) community engagement practices.’’. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 5 years after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation 
shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the outcomes 
of the program under section 11406 of the Infrastructure 
Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 101 note) and mak-
ing recommendations for permanent authorization and in-
tegration of the program into the surface transportation 
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block grant program under section 133 of title 23, United 
States Code. 
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