Federal Transit Administration

Federal Transit Administration public transportation emergency relief program (including transfer of funds) For the “Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program” as authorized under section 5324 of title 49, United States Code, $5,400,000,000, to remain available until expended, for transit systems affected by Hurricane Sandy: Provided, That not more than $2,000,000,000 shall be made available not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this division: Provided further, That the remainder of the funds shall be made available only after the Federal Transit Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency sign the memorandum of agreement required by section 20017(b) of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Public Law 112–141) and the Federal Transit Administration publishes interim regulations for the Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program: Provided further, That not more than three-quarters of 1 percent of the funds for public transportation emergency relief shall be available for administrative expenses and ongoing program management oversight as authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5334 and 5338(i)(2) and shall be in addition to any other appropriations for such purpose: Provided further, That of the funds made available under this heading, $3,000,000 shall be transferred to the Office of Inspector General to support the oversight of activities under this heading: Provided further, That such amounts are designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.127 STAT. 15