I–95/CONTEE ROAD INTERCHANGE STUDY.

SEC. 1961. I–95/CONTEE ROAD INTERCHANGE STUDY.(a) In General.—The Secretary shall conduct a study on the I–95/Contee Road relocated interchange project located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The study shall assess how the proposed interchange will—(1) leverage Federal investment in the I–95/Contee Road relocated interchange project by encouraging a public-private partnership between the State of Maryland and the private financial interests supporting the project;(2) improve overall transportation efficiency in the area and enhance fire, rescue, and emergency response in the area;(3) complement planned development in the area by providing sufficient access to the Interstate System; and(4) otherwise provide public benefits and revenues.(b) Data Collection.—As part of the study, the Secretary shall collect data regarding the economic impact of the project, including new jobs and State and county revenues in the form of real estate property taxes, retail sales taxes, and income and hotel sales and occupancy taxes.(c) Report.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the results of the study, including any recommendations of the Secretary.(d) Funding.—(1) Authorization of appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account), $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2006.(2) Contract authority.—Funds authorized to be appropriated by this section shall be available for obligation in the same manner and to the same extent as if such funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code; except that the Federal share of the cost of the project shall be 100 percent, and such funds shall remain available until expended and shall not be transferable.