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23 U.S.C. § 324 (HIGHWAYS)
§ 324. Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex
No person shall on the ground of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal assistance under this title or carried on under this title. This provision will be enforced through agency provisions and rules similar to those already established, with respect to racial and other discrimination, under title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, this remedy is not exclusive and will not prejudice or cut off any other legal remedies available to a discrim­inatee.
(Added Pub. L. 93–87, title I, § 162(a), Aug. 13, 1973, 87 Stat. 280.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241, as amended. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is classified generally to subchapter V (§ 2000d et seq.) of chapter 21 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000d of Title 42 and Tables.
23 U.S.C. § 328 (HIGHWAYS)
§ 328. Eligibility for environmental restoration and pollution abatement
(a) In General.—
Subject to subsection (b), environmental restoration and pollution abatement to minimize or mitigate the impacts of any transportation project funded under this title (including retrofitting and construction of stormwater treatment systems to meet Federal and State requirements under sections 401 and 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1341; 1342)) may be carried out to address water pollution or environmental degradation caused wholly or partially by a transportation facility.
(b) Maximum Expenditure.—
In a case in which a transportation facility is undergoing reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing, or restoration, the expenditure of funds under this section for environmental restoration or pollution abatement described in subsection (a) shall not exceed 20 percent of the total cost of the reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing, or restoration of the facility.
(Added Pub. L. 109–59, title VI, § 6006(b), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1872.)
23 U.S.C. § 329 (HIGHWAYS)
§ 329. Eligibility for control of noxious weeds and aquatic noxious weeds and establishment of native species
(a) In General.—
In accordance with all applicable Federal law (including regulations), funds made available to carry out this section may be used for the following activities if such activities are related to transportation projects funded under this title:
(1) Establishment of plants selected by State and local transportation authorities to perform one or more of the following functions: abatement of stormwater runoff, stabilization of soil, and aesthetic enhancement.
(2) Management of plants which impair or impede the establishment, maintenance, or safe use of a transportation system.
(b) Included Activities.—
The establishment and management under subsection (a)(1) and (a)(2) may include—
(1) right-of-way surveys to determine management requirements to control Federal or State noxious weeds as defined in the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.) or State law, and brush or tree species, whether native or nonnative, that may be considered by State or local transportation authorities to be a threat with respect to the safety or maintenance of transportation systems;
(2) establishment of plants, whether native or nonnative with a preference for native to the maximum extent possible, for the purposes defined in subsection (a)(1);
(3) control or elimination of plants as defined in subsection (a)(2);
(4) elimination of plants to create fuel breaks for the prevention and control of wildfires; and
(5) training.
(c) Contributions.—
(1) In general.—
Subject to paragraph (2), an activity described in subsection (a) may be carried out concurrently with, in advance of, or following the construction of a project funded under this title.
(2) Condition for activities conducted in advance of project construction.—
An activity described in subsection (a) may be carried out in advance of construction of a project only if the activity is carried out in accordance with all applicable requirements of Federal law (including regulations) and State transportation planning processes.
(Added Pub. L. 109–59, title VI, § 6006(b), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1872.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Plant Protection Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is title IV of Pub. L. 106–224, June 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 438, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 104 (§ 7701 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7701 of Title 7 and Tables.
23 U.S.C. § 406 to 408 (HIGHWAYS)
[§§ 406 to 408. Repealed. Pub. L. 112–141, div. C, title I, § 31109(b)–(d), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 756]
text: Section 406, added Pub. L. 93–643, § 126(a), Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2291; amended Pub. L. 94–280, title II, § 205, May 5, 1976, 90 Stat. 453; Pub. L. 95–599, title I, § 129(g), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2708; Pub. L. 109–59, title II, § 2005(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1524, related to safety belt performance grants.
text: Section 407, added Pub. L. 95–599, title II, § 208(a), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2732, related to innovative project grants.
text: Section 408, added Pub. L. 97–364, title I, § 101(a), Oct. 25, 1982, 96 Stat. 1738; amended Pub. L. 98–363, §§ 4, 7, July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 436, 438; Pub. L. 100–17, title II, § 203(a), (b), Apr. 2, 1987, 101 Stat. 219; Pub. L. 109–59, title II, § 2006(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1527, related to State traffic safety information system improvements.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
heading: Repeal of Programs
text: Pub. L. 112–141, div. C, title I, § 31109(a), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 756, provided that: “A repeal made by this section [repealing sections 406 to 408, 410, and 411 of this title and repealing provisions set out as notes under sections 402, 403, and 405 of this title] shall not affect amounts apportioned or allocated before the effective date of such repeal [Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of this title], provided that such apportioned or allocated funds continue to be subject to the requirements to which such funds were subject under the repealed section as in effect on the day before the date of the repeal.”
23 U.S.C. § 409 (HIGHWAYS)
§ 409. Discovery and admission as evidence of certain reports and surveys
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning the safety enhancement of potential accident sites, hazardous roadway conditions, or railway-highway crossings, pursuant to sections 130, 144, and 148 of this title or for the purpose of developing any highway safety construction improvement project which may be implemented utilizing Federal-aid highway funds shall not be subject to discovery or admitted into evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding or considered for other purposes in any action for damages arising from any occurrence at a location mentioned or addressed in such reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data.
(Added Pub. L. 100–17, title I, § 132(a), Apr. 2, 1987, 101 Stat. 170; amended Pub. L. 102–240, title I, § 1035(a), Dec. 18, 1991, 105 Stat. 1978; Pub. L. 104–59, title III, § 323, Nov. 28, 1995, 109 Stat. 591; Pub. L. 109–59, title I, § 1401(a)(3)(C), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1225.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2005—Pub. L. 109–59 substituted “148” for “152”.
1995—Pub. L. 104–59 inserted “or collected” after “data compiled”.
1991—Pub. L. 102–240 substituted “Discovery and admission” for “Admission” in section catchline and “subject to discovery or admitted into evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding” for “admitted into evidence in Federal or State court” in text.
heading: Effective Date of 1991 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 102–240 effective Dec. 18, 1991, and applicable to funds authorized to be appropriated or made available after Sept. 30, 1991, and, with certain exceptions, not applicable to funds appropriated or made available on or before Sept. 30, 1991, see section 1100 of Pub. L. 102–240, set out as a note under section 104 of this title.
23 U.S.C. § 410, 411 (HIGHWAYS)
[§§ 410, 411. Repealed. Pub. L. 112–141, div. C, title I, § 31109(e), (f), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 757]
text: Section 410, added Pub. L. 100–690, title IX, § 9002(a), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4521; amended Pub. L. 101–516, title III, § 336, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2186; Pub. L. 102–240, title II, § 2004(a), Dec. 18, 1991, 105 Stat. 2073; Pub. L. 102–388, title VI, §§ 601–606, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1569, 1570; Pub. L. 104–59, title III, § 324, Nov. 28, 1995, 109 Stat. 591; Pub. L. 105–18, title II, § 8003, June 12, 1997, 111 Stat. 195; Pub. L. 105–130, § 6(b), Dec. 1, 1997, 111 Stat. 2558; Pub. L. 105–178, title II, § 2004(a), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 328; Pub. L. 108–88, § 6(e)(1), Sept. 30, 2003, 117 Stat. 1120; Pub. L. 108–310, § 6(e)(1), Sept. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 1152; Pub. L. 109–59, title II, § 2007(a), (b), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1529; Pub. L. 110–244, title III, § 303(c)(2), (3), June 6, 2008, 122 Stat. 1619; Pub. L. 111–147, title IV, § 421(f)(1), Mar. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 85; Pub. L. 112–30, title I, § 121(f)(1), Sept. 16, 2011, 125 Stat. 347, related to alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures.
text: Section 411, added Pub. L. 105–178, title II, § 2005(a), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 332; amended Pub. L. 110–244, title III, § 303(c)(4), June 6, 2008, 122 Stat. 1619, related to State highway safety data improvements.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
23 U.S.C. § 506, 507 (HIGHWAYS)
[§§ 506, 507. Repealed. Pub. L. 112–141, div. E, title II, §§ 52006(a), 52007(a), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 882]
text: Section 506, added Pub. L. 105–178, title V, § 5106, June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 433; amended Pub. L. 109–59, title V, § 5206(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1795, related to international highway transportation outreach program.
text: A prior section 506, added Pub. L. 90–495, § 30, Aug. 23, 1968, 82 Stat. 832; amended Pub. L. 91–605, title I, § 137, Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1735, related to replacement housing, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 91–646, title II, § 220(a)(10), Jan. 2, 1971, 84 Stat. 1903.
text: Section 507, added Pub. L. 105–178, title V, § 5107, June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 434; amended Pub. L. 109–59, title V, § 5207(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1797, related to surface transportation-environmental cooperative research program.
text: A prior section 507, added Pub. L. 90–495, § 30, Aug. 23, 1968, 82 Stat. 832, related to expenses incidental to transfer of property, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 91–646, title II, § 220(a)(10), Jan. 2, 1971, 84 Stat. 1903.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
23 U.S.C. § 509 (HIGHWAYS)
[§ 509. Repealed. Pub. L. 112–141, div. E, title II, § 52008(a), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 882]
text: Section, added Pub. L. 109–59, title V, § 5209(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1800, related to national cooperative freight transportation research program.
text: A prior section 509, added Pub. L. 90–495, § 30, Aug. 23, 1968, 82 Stat. 833, related to relocation assistance programs on Federal highway projects, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 91–646, title II, § 220(a)(10), Jan. 2, 1971, 84 Stat. 1903.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
23 U.S.C. § 511 (HIGHWAYS)
§ 511. Multistate corridor operations and management
(a) In General.—
The Secretary shall encourage multistate cooperative agreements, coalitions, or other arrangements to promote regional cooperation, planning, and shared project implementation for programs and projects to improve transportation system management and operations.
(b) Interstate Route 95 Corridor Coalition Transportation Systems Management and Operations.—
The Secretary shall make grants under this subsection to States to continue intelligent transportation system management and operations in the Interstate Route 95 corridor coalition region initiated under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (Public Law 102–240).
(Added Pub. L. 109–59, title V, § 5211(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1804.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 102–240, Dec. 18, 1991, 105 Stat. 1914, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1991 Amendment note set out under section 101 of Title 49, Transportation, and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 511, formerly 510, added Pub. L. 90–495, § 30, Aug. 23, 1968, 82 Stat. 834; renumbered § 511, Pub. L. 91–605, title I, § 117(a), Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1724, related to authority of Secretary, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 91–646, title II, § 220(a)(10), Jan. 2, 1971, 84 Stat. 1903.
Another prior section 511 was renumbered section 512 of this title and subsequently repealed.
23 U.S.C. § 513 (HIGHWAYS)
§ 513. Use of funds for ITS activities
(a) Definitions.—
In this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) Eligible entity.—
The term “eligible entity” means a State or local government, tribal government, transit agency, public toll authority, metropolitan planning organization, other political subdivision of a State or local government, or a multistate or multijurisdictional group applying through a single lead applicant.
(2) Multijurisdictional group.—
The term “multijurisdictional group” means a combination of State governments, local governments, metropolitan planning agencies, transit agencies, or other political subdivisions of a State that—
(A) have signed a written agreement to implement an activity that meets the grant criteria under this section; and
(B) is comprised of at least 2 members, each of whom is an eligible entity.
(b) Purpose.—
The purpose of this section is to develop, administer, communicate, and promote the use of products of research, technology, and technology transfer programs.
(c) ITS Adoption.—
(1) Innovative technologies and strategies.—
The Secretary shall encourage the deployment of ITS technologies that will improve the performance of the National Highway System in such areas as traffic operations, emergency response, incident management, surface transportation network management, freight management, traffic flow information, and congestion management by accelerating the adoption of innovative technologies through the use of—
(A) demonstration programs;
(B) grant funding;
(C) incentives to eligible entities; and
(D) other tools, strategies, or methods that will result in the deployment of innovative ITS technologies.
(2) Comprehensive plan.—
To carry out this section, the Secretary shall develop a detailed and comprehensive plan that addresses the manner in which incentives may be adopted, as appropriate, through the existing deployment activities carried out by surface transportation modal administrations.
(Added Pub. L. 109–59, title V, § 5302(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1805; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. E, title III, § 53001, July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 897.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2012—Pub. L. 112–141 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows:
“(a) In General.—For each fiscal year, not more than $250,000 of the funds made available to carry out this subtitle C of title V of the SAFETEA–LU shall be used for intelligent transportation system outreach, public relations, displays, tours, and brochures.
“(b) Applicability.—Subsection (a) shall not apply to intelligent transportation system training, scholarships, or the publication or distribution of research findings, technical guidance, or similar documents.”
heading: Effective Date of 2012 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 112–141 effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
23 U.S.C. § 514 (HIGHWAYS)
§ 514. Goals and purposes
(a) Goals.—
The goals of the intelligent transportation system program include—
(1) enhancement of surface transportation efficiency and facilitation of intermodalism and international trade to enable existing facilities to meet a significant portion of future transportation needs, including public access to employment, goods, and services and to reduce regulatory, financial, and other transaction costs to public agencies and system users;
(2) achievement of national transportation safety goals, including enhancement of safe operation of motor vehicles and nonmotorized vehicles and improved emergency response to collisions, with particular emphasis on decreasing the number and severity of collisions;
(3) protection and enhancement of the natural environment and communities affected by surface transportation, with particular emphasis on assisting State and local governments to achieve national environmental goals;
(4) accommodation of the needs of all users of surface transportation systems, including operators of commercial motor vehicles, passenger motor vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians (including individuals with disabilities); and
(5) enhancement of national defense mobility and improvement of the ability of the United States to respond to security-related or other manmade emergencies and natural disasters.
(b) Purposes.—
The Secretary shall implement activities under the intelligent transportation system program, at a minimum—
(1) to expedite, in both metropolitan and rural areas, deployment and integration of intelligent transportation systems for consumers of passenger and freight transportation;
(2) to ensure that Federal, State, and local transportation officials have adequate knowledge of intelligent transportation systems for consideration in the transportation planning process;
(3) to improve regional cooperation and operations planning for effective intelligent transportation system deployment;
(4) to promote the innovative use of private resources in support of intelligent transportation system development;
(5) to facilitate, in cooperation with the motor vehicle industry, the introduction of vehicle-based safety enhancing systems;
(6) to support the application of intelligent transportation systems that increase the safety and efficiency of commercial motor vehicle operations;
(7) to develop a workforce capable of developing, operating, and maintaining intelligent transportation systems;
(8) to provide continuing support for operations and maintenance of intelligent transportation systems; and
(9) to ensure a systems approach that includes cooperation among vehicles, infrastructure, and users.
(Added Pub. L. 112–141, div. E, title III, § 53002(a), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 898.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
23 U.S.C. § 516 (HIGHWAYS)
§ 516. Research and development
(a) In General.—
The Secretary shall carry out a comprehensive program of intelligent transportation system research and development, and operational tests of intelligent vehicles, intelligent infrastructure systems, and other similar activities that are necessary to carry out this chapter.
(b) Priority Areas.—
Under the program, the Secretary shall give higher priority to funding projects that—
(1) enhance mobility and productivity through improved traffic management, incident management, transit management, freight management, road weather management, toll collection, traveler information, or highway operations systems and remote sensing products;
(2) use interdisciplinary approaches to develop traffic management strategies and tools to address multiple impacts of congestion concurrently;
(3) address traffic management, incident management, transit management, toll collection traveler information, or highway operations systems;
(4) incorporate research on the potential impact of environmental, weather, and natural conditions on intelligent transportation systems, including the effects of cold climates;
(5) enhance intermodal use of intelligent transportation systems for diverse groups, including for emergency and health-related services;
(6) enhance safety through improved crash avoidance and protection, crash and other notification, commercial motor vehicle operations, and infrastructure-based or cooperative safety systems; or
(7) facilitate the integration of intelligent infrastructure, vehicle, and control technologies.
(c) Federal Share.—
The Federal share payable on account of any project or activity carried out under subsection (a) shall not exceed 80 percent.
(Added Pub. L. 112–141, div. E, title III, § 53004(a), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 902.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
23 U.S.C. § 518 (HIGHWAYS)
§ 518. Vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications systems deployment
(a) In General.—
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives that—
(1) assesses the status of dedicated short-range communications technology and applications developed through research and development;
(2) analyzes the known and potential gaps in short-range communications technology and applications;
(3) defines a recommended implementation path for dedicated short-range communications technology and applications that—
(A) is based on the assessment described in paragraph (1); and
(B) takes into account the analysis described in paragraph (2);
(4) includes guidance on the relationship of the proposed deployment of dedicated short-range communications to the National ITS Architecture and ITS Standards; and
(5) ensures competition by not preferencing the use of any particular frequency for vehicle to infrastructure operations.
(b) Report Review.—
The Secretary shall enter into agreements with the National Research Council and an independent third party with subject matter expertise for the review of the report described in subsection (a).
(Added Pub. L. 112–141, div. E, title III, § 53006(a), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 904.)
heading: References in Text
text: The date of enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (a), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 121–141, which was approved July 6, 2012.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.