MISCELLANEOUS.

SEC. 1212. MISCELLANEOUS. (a) State Transportation Department.— (1) In general.— Section 302 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (a) by striking the second sentence; and (B) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: “(b) Effect of Compliance.— Compliance with subsection (a) shall have no effect on the eligibility of costs.” . (2) Change in term defined.— (A) In general.— Title 23, United States Code, is amended— (i) by striking “State highway department” each place it appears and inserting “State transportation department”; and (ii) by striking “State highway departments” each place it appears and inserting “State transportation departments”. (B) Conforming amendments.— (i) The analysis for chapter 3 of title 23, United States Code, is amended in the item relating to section 302 by striking “highway” and inserting “transportation”. (ii) Section 302 of title 23, United States Code, is amended in the section heading by striking “highway” and inserting “transportation”. (iii) Section 201(b) of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended in the second sentence by striking “State highway department” and inserting “State transportation department”. (iv) Section 138(c) of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1978 (40 U.S.C. App. (note to section 201 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965); 92 Stat. 2710) is amended in the first sentence— (I) by striking “Federal-aid primary system” and inserting “National Highway System”; and (II) by striking “State highway department” and inserting “State transportation department”. (b) Infrastructure Awareness Program.— (1) In general.— The Secretary is authorized to fund the production, in cooperation with a not-for-profit national public television station and the National Academy of Engineering, of a documentary about infrastructure that shall demonstrate 112 STAT. 194how public works and infrastructure projects stimulate job growth and the economy and contribute to the general welfare of the Nation. (2) Federal share.— (A) In general.— The Federal share of the cost of production of the documentary shall be 60 percent. The non-Federal share shall be provided from private sources and shall include amounts expended by such sources for the production before the date of enactment of this Act. (B) Calculation.— The calculation of the Federal and non-Federal shares under this paragraph shall be made over the term for which sums are authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (3). (3) Funding.— There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this subsection $888,000 for fiscal year 1998, and $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999 and 2000. Such funds shall remain available until expended. (4) Applicability of title 23.— Funds authorized by this paragraph shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if such funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code; except that the Federal share of the cost of any project under this subsection and the availability of funds authorized by this subsection shall be determined in accordance with this subsection. (c) Mass Transportation Buses.— Section 1023(h)(1) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (23 U.S.C. 127 note) is amended by striking “the date on which” and all that follows through “1995” and inserting “October 1, 2003”. (d) Vehicle Weight Limitations. (1) In general.— Section 127(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (A) by inserting before the next to the last sentence the following: “With respect to the State of Colorado, vehicles designed to carry 2 or more precast concrete panels shall be considered a nondivisible load.”; and (B) by adding at the end the following: “The State of Louisiana may allow, by special permit, the operation of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 100,000 pounds for the hauling of sugarcane during the harvest season, not to exceed 100 days annually. With respect to Interstate Route 95 in the State of New Hampshire, State laws (including regulations) concerning vehicle weight limitations that were in effect on January 1, 1987, and are applicable to State highways other than the Interstate System, shall be applicable in lieu of the requirements of this subsection. With respect to that portion of the Maine Turnpike designated Interstate Route 95 and 495, and that portion of Interstate Route 95 from the southern terminus of the Maine Turnpike to the New Hampshire State line, laws (including regulations) of the State of Maine concerning vehicle weight limitations that were in effect on October 1, 1995, and are applicable to State highways other than the Interstate System, shall be applicable in lieu of the requirements of this subsection.”. (2) Studies.— (A) Colorado.— 112 STAT. 195 (i) In general.— In consultation with the Secretary, the State of Colorado shall conduct a study analyzing the economic, safety, and infrastructure impacts of the exemption provided by the amendment made by paragraph (1)(A), including the impact of not having such an exemption. In preparing the study, the State shall provide adequate opportunity for public comment. (ii) Funding.— There is authorized to be appropriated from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) $200,000 for fiscal year 1999 to carry out the study. (B) Louisiana.— (i) In general.— In consultation with the Secretary, the State of Louisiana shall conduct a study analyzing the economic, safety, and infrastructure impacts of the exemption provided by the amendment made by paragraph (1)(B), including the impact of not having such an exemption. In preparing the study, the State shall provide adequate opportunity for public comment. (ii) Funding.— There is authorized to be appropriated from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) $200,000 for fiscal year 1999 to carry out the study. (C) Maine.— (i) In general.— In consultation with the Secretary, the State of Maine shall conduct a study analyzing the economic, safety, and infrastructure impacts of the exemption provided by the amendment made by paragraph (1)(B), including the impact of not having such an exemption. In preparing the study, the State shall provide adequate opportunity for public comment. (ii) Funding.— There is authorized to be appropriated from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) $200,000 for fiscal year 1999 to carry out the study. (D) New Hampshire.— (i) In general.— In consultation with the Secretary, the State of New Hampshire shall conduct a study analyzing the economic, safety, and infrastructure impacts of the exemption provided by the amendment made by paragraph (1)(B), including the impact of not having such an exemption. In preparing the study, the State shall provide adequate opportunity for public comment. (ii) Funding.— There is authorized to be appropriated from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) $200,000 for fiscal year 1999 to carry out the study. (E) Applicability of title 23, united states code.— Funds authorized by this paragraph shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if such funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code; except that such funds shall remain available until expended. (k) Driver Training and Safety Center.— 112 STAT. 196 (1) In general.— The Secretary shall make grants to establish a driver training and safety center at Connellsville, Pennsylvania. (2) Purpose.— The purpose of the facility shall be to train and enhance the driving skills of motor vehicle and emergency vehicle operators. (3) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,500,000 for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2001. (4) Applicability of title 23.— Funds authorized by this subsection shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if such funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code; except that the funds shall remain available until expended. (l) Ohio River Welcome Center.— (1) In general.— The Secretary shall make grants to establish a welcome center in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. (2) Access.— The center shall be accessible by motor vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian walkway, and river transportation. (3) Facilities.— The center shall include a comfort station, picnic and sitting plaza, a small amphitheater, a deep river port, a marina, and a walking trail. (4) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $412,900 for fiscal year 1999, $1,362,500 for fiscal year 2000, and $699,500 for fiscal year 2001. (5) Applicability of title 23.— Funds authorized by this subsection shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if such funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that the Federal share of the cost of activities carried out using the funds shall be 50 percent and the funds shall remain available until expended. (m) Project Flexibility for Minnesota.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds allocated for a project in the State of Minnesota under section 117 of title 23, United States Code, may be obligated for any other project in the State for which funds are so allocated; except that the total amount of funds authorized for any project for which funds are so allocated shall not be reduced. (n) Baltimore Washington Parkway.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Federal share of the cost of a project for which funds are allocated under section 117 of title 23, United States Code, for renovation and construction of the Baltimore Washington Parkway in Prince Georges County, Maryland, shall be 100 percent. (o) Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Grants.— (1) In general.— The Secretary shall make grants to a national, not-for-profit organization engaged in promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety— (A) to operate a national bicycle and pedestrian clearinghouse; (B) to develop information and educational programs; and (C) to disseminate techniques and strategies for improving bicycle and pedestrian safety. 112 STAT. 197 (D) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this subsection $500,000 for each of fiscal years 1998 through 2003. (E) Applicability of title 23.— Funds authorized by this subsection shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if such funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that the funds shall remain available until expended. (p) Heavy Equipment Operator Training Facility.— (1) Establishment.— The Secretary shall establish a heavy equipment operator training facility in Hibbing, Minnesota. The purpose of the facility shall be to develop an appropriate curriculum for training, and to train operators and future operators of heavy equipment in the safe use of such equipment. (2) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) $500,000 for each of fiscal years 1998 and 1999 to carry out this subsection. (3) Applicability of title 23.— Funds made available to carry out this subsection shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if such funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code; except that the Federal share of the cost of establishment of the facility under this subsection shall be 80 percent and such funds shall remain available until expended. (q) Motor Carrier Operator Vehicle and Training Facility.— (1) Establishment.— The Secretary shall make grants to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to establish and operate an advanced tractor trailer safety and operator training facility in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the facility shall be to develop and coordinate an advance curriculum for the training of operators and future operators of tractor trailers. The facility shall conduct training on the test track at Letterkenny Army Depot and the unused segment of the Pennsylvania Turnpike located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The facility shall be operated by a not-for-profit entity and, when Federal assistance is no longer being provided with respect to the facility, shall be privately operated. (2) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) $500,000 for each of fiscal years 1998 through 2003 to carry out this subsection. (3) Applicability of title 23.— Funds made available to carry out this subsection shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if such funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that such funds shall remain available until expended and the Federal share of the cost of establishment and operation of the facility under this subsection shall be 80 percent. (r) High Priority Las Vegas Intermodal Center.— (1) In general.— The Secretary shall provide $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1999 and $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2000 for the High Priority Las Vegas Intermodal Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 112 STAT. 198 (2) Applicability of title 23.— Funds made available to carry out this subsection shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if the funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code. (s) Seismic Design.— (1) In general.— The Secretary shall provide— (A) $8,000,000 for fiscal year 1999 for seismic design and engineering of the Mississippi/Arkansas Great River Bridge; (B) $8,000,000 for fiscal year 1999 to the State of Missouri for seismic design and deployment; and (C) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 1999 to the State of Arkansas for seismic design and deployment. (2) Applicability of title 23.— Funds made available to carry out this subsection shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if the funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code. (t) Biloxi Harbor, Mississippi.— The portion of the project for navigation, Biloxi Harbor, Mississippi, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (74 Stat. 481), for the Bernard Bayou Channel beginning near the Air Force Oil Terminal at approximately navigation mile 2.6 and extending downstream to the North-South ½ of Section 30, Township 7 South, Range 10 West, Harrison County, Mississippi, just west of Kremer Boat Yards, is not authorized after the date of enactment of this Act. (u) Clarification.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is authorized to proceed with engineering, final design, and construction of Corridor O of the Appalachian development highway system between Bald Eagle and Interstate Route 80. All records of decision relating to Corridor O issued prior to the date of enactment of this Act shall remain in effect. (v) Boundary Waters Canoe Area.— Effective January 1, 1999, section 4 of the Act of October 21, 1978 (Public Law 95–495) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (g) and inserting the following: “(g) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent the operation of motorized vehicles to transport boats across the portages between the Moose Lake Chain and Basswood Lake, Minnesota, and between Vermilion Lake and Trout Lake, Minnesota.” ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2) by striking “; Alder, Cook County; Canoe, Cook County”. (w) Miscellaneous Projects.— (1) Replacement of roslyn viaduct.— (A) Project.— The Secretary is authorized to carry out a project for replacement of a segment of the Roslyn elevated highway (NY25A) on Long Island, New York. (B) Authorization.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph $51,000,000 for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1998. Such sums shall remain available until expended. (2) Design and engineering for miller highway.— (A) Project.— The Secretary is authorized to carry out a project for design and engineering of the Miller Highway on the west side of Manhattan, New York. 112 STAT. 199 (B) Authorization.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph $15,000,000 for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1998. Such sums shall remain available until expended. (3) Williamsville toll barrier.— (A) Project.— The Secretary is authorized to carry out a project to relocate a toll barrier complex to relieve traffic congestion in the Buffalo, New York, area. (B) Authorization.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph $20,000,000 for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1998. Such sums shall remain available until expended. (x) St. Georges, Delaware.— The Secretary of the Army shall transfer all right, title, and interest of the United States in the highway bridge on United States Route 13 in the vicinity of St. Georges, Delaware, to the State of Delaware if the transfer is necessary to facilitate retransfer to a private entity for the purpose of demonstrating the effectiveness and efficiency of the use of large-scale composites technology for bridge rehabilitation. In evaluating the level of service for all Federal crossings over the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in Delaware, the total vehicle trips per day on this transferred bridge shall be attributed to the remaining Federal crossing at St. Georges, Delaware (the SR1 Bridge). If the transfer is completed within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide $10,000,000 to the State for the State to use in rehabilitating the bridge. (y) Mount Paran Interchange Project for Interstate Route 75.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds made available under this Act or title 23, United States Code, shall be used to carry out a project to construct or improve the Mount Paran interchange on Interstate Route 75 in Georgia unless the Atlanta Regional Commission approves the project after the date of enactment of this Act. (z) Nittany Parkway.— The Secretary shall designate 31 miles of Pennsylvania State Route 26 between Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and State College, Pennsylvania, as the Nittany Parkway.