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SA 911. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 738 proposed by Mr. Inouye to the bill H.R. 2112, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 286, between lines 6 and 7, insert the following:
SEC. 1__. STUDY OF APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) COCHAIRPERSONS.--The term "cochairpersons" means the cochairpersons of the Appalachian Regional Commission.
(2) SECRETARY.--The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Transportation.
(3) SYSTEM.--The term "System" means the Appalachian development highway system described in section 14501 of title 40, United States Code.
(b) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, with the concurrence of the cochairpersons, shall--
(1) conduct a study regarding the System, in accordance with subsection (c); and
(2) submit a report describing the results of the study to--
(A) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate;
(B) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and
(C) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate.
(c) Requirements.--
(1) IN GENERAL.--In conducting the study under this section, the Secretary, with the concurrence of the cochairpersons, shall--
(A) evaluate the effectiveness of the System in meeting the original purpose and goals of the System;
(B) reevaluate the purpose of, and need for, each incomplete corridor of the System;
(C) determine the estimated cost of completing each such corridor and the economic benefits to the communities served by those projects, on a State-by-State basis; and
(D) establish timelines and delivery schedules for the completion of each incomplete corridor determined to be necessary under this paragraph.
(2) ALTERNATIVE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN APPALACHIAN REGION.--
(A) IN GENERAL.--If the Secretary determines that an incomplete corridor is unnecessary under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary, with the concurrence of the cochairpersons, may evaluate other transportation needs within the area to be served by that incomplete corridor to determine whether an alternative Federal-aid highway project of greater value to that area may be carried out.
(B) COSTS AND TIME LIMITATIONS.--If an alternative Federal-aid highway project is identified under subparagraph (A), that project may be carried out, subject to the conditions that--
(i) the cost to complete the alternative project does not exceed the estimated cost of completing the original incomplete corridor under paragraph (1)(B); and
(ii) the timeline and delivery schedule for completion of the alternative project does not exceed any timeline or delivery schedule established for the original incomplete corridor under paragraph (1)(C).
(As printed in the Congressional Record for the Senate on Oct 20, 2011.)
On page 286, between lines 6 and 7, insert the following:
SEC. 1__. STUDY OF APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) COCHAIRPERSONS.--The term "cochairpersons" means the cochairpersons of the Appalachian Regional Commission.
(2) SECRETARY.--The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Transportation.
(3) SYSTEM.--The term "System" means the Appalachian development highway system described in section 14501 of title 40, United States Code.
(b) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, with the concurrence of the cochairpersons, shall--
(1) conduct a study regarding the System, in accordance with subsection (c); and
(2) submit a report describing the results of the study to--
(A) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate;
(B) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and
(C) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate.
(c) Requirements.--
(1) IN GENERAL.--In conducting the study under this section, the Secretary, with the concurrence of the cochairpersons, shall--
(A) evaluate the effectiveness of the System in meeting the original purpose and goals of the System;
(B) reevaluate the purpose of, and need for, each incomplete corridor of the System;
(C) determine the estimated cost of completing each such corridor and the economic benefits to the communities served by those projects, on a State-by-State basis; and
(D) establish timelines and delivery schedules for the completion of each incomplete corridor determined to be necessary under this paragraph.
(2) ALTERNATIVE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN APPALACHIAN REGION.--
(A) IN GENERAL.--If the Secretary determines that an incomplete corridor is unnecessary under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary, with the concurrence of the cochairpersons, may evaluate other transportation needs within the area to be served by that incomplete corridor to determine whether an alternative Federal-aid highway project of greater value to that area may be carried out.
(B) COSTS AND TIME LIMITATIONS.--If an alternative Federal-aid highway project is identified under subparagraph (A), that project may be carried out, subject to the conditions that--
(i) the cost to complete the alternative project does not exceed the estimated cost of completing the original incomplete corridor under paragraph (1)(B); and
(ii) the timeline and delivery schedule for completion of the alternative project does not exceed any timeline or delivery schedule established for the original incomplete corridor under paragraph (1)(C).
(As printed in the Congressional Record for the Senate on Oct 20, 2011.)
