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Code · BILL · 113th Congress · H.R. 4834 (Introduced in House) — To authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail, and other surface transportation progra... · Sec. 9201

Sec. 9201. Regional rail development authorities

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Part E of subtitle V is amended by inserting the following after chapter 287: Sec. 28901. Authority and objectives. 28902. Structure. 28903. Activities. The Secretary, in consultation with State governors, is authorized to establish Regional Rail Development Authorities (hereafter referred to as RRDAs ) to facilitate the development of multi-State high-performance rail services and to coordinate these investments with other rail, transit, highway, and aviation system services.
The objectives of RRDAs are as follows: To establish multi-State public entities that have the authority to plan and develop high-speed and intercity passenger rail infrastructure and services within regions, in coordination with other planning and investment efforts in the region’s freight rail, transit, highway, and aviation infrastructure. To develop and implement Regional Rail Development Plans that are consistent with the framework established in the National Passenger Rail Development Plan, including establishing a structure for State- and corridor-level planning efforts.
To support the prioritization of intercity passenger rail investments, taking into consideration the most logical, efficient, and cost-effective approach for developing the regional passenger rail network. To facilitate interoperability and integration across corridors and States within regions. An RRDA shall be administered by an Executive Director who is appointed by the Secretary. The Executive Director shall be subject to the supervision and direction of the Secretary consistent with the Executive Director’s responsibilities and other requirements established in this chapter.
The Executive Director shall have demonstrated expertise in the following three areas: Passenger or freight rail operations. Transportation or infrastructure planning. Project, public, or corporate finance. The Executive Director shall be the chief executive officer of the RRDA, with such executive functions, powers, and duties as may be prescribed by this chapter or otherwise by the Secretary. The Executive Director shall have responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the RRDA.
In addition to the other activities required to carry out the authorities and purposes of the RRDA as set forth in this chapter, the Executive Director shall— establish and maintain a passenger rail corridor development and delivery capability that consists of qualified transportation infrastructure planning, financing, and construction professionals directed to develop and deliver projects that are consistent with the strategy and objectives set forth in the Regional Rail Development Plan; and establish and maintain a technical assistance capability at the RRDA that consists of a staff of qualified project management professionals directed to assist other entities within the region that are implementing high-speed and intercity passenger rail projects.
There is established within the RRDA a deliberative body to be known as the Regional Committee . The membership of the Regional Committee may be established and maintained as follows: Governors or their designees from all States in the region. Other individuals and organizations the Secretary determines have a significant interest in rail issues in the region. The Regional Committee shall consult with— elected officials and other community leaders in cities or counties affected by high-speed or intercity passenger rail projects; economic development bodies; business leaders in the region; freight carriers with operations in the region; commuter rail agencies with operations in the region; rail labor; regional transportation and air quality planning agencies; and other individuals or organizations that the Regional Committee determines would provide valuable input into the Committee’s deliberations.
The Regional Committee shall be responsible for carrying out the following: Proposing to the Secretary the Regional Rail Development Plan within one year of the RRDA’s establishment and making recommendations to the Secretary for biennial updates. Evaluating Service Development Plans and investment plans and related materials or other analyses prepared by the Executive Director for use in supporting applications to the Secretary for Federal financial assistance and providing the Secretary with recommendations or written objections to the Plan and related materials as appropriate.
Making recommendations to the Secretary for the selection of private sector partners for designing, constructing, operating, or maintaining a corridor. Evaluating and making recommendations to the Secretary for the RRDA’s Annual Report. Making recommendations to the Secretary concerning the powers outlined in section 28903 of this title. An action or decision by the Regional Committee shall be by majority vote of all members, whether in person or in absentia. Each member shall be provided a reasonable opportunity to vote on all matters before the Regional Committee.
All meetings of the Regional Committee shall be publicly-accessible, and the Regional Committee shall also provide regular updates and information on a publicly-accessible Web site. The Federal Advisory Committee Act shall not apply to Regional Rail Development Authorities. Regional Rail Development Authorities established pursuant to this chapter shall have the power to undertake the following corridor development activities: Planning for Core Express Corridors, Regional Corridors, and Feeder Corridors within their jurisdiction, including leading the development of the Regional Rail Development Plan described in section 22602 of this title and identifying proposed corridor alignments and station locations.
Planning that addresses transportation issues and infrastructure investments for more efficient movement of people and goods through and among corridors, including consideration of the most cost-effective transportation investments to address a specific region’s or corridor’s transportation needs for both people and goods. Preparing engineering studies, environmental and health analyses, project management plans, financial plans, service development plans and other documentation necessary for developing and delivering new or improved high-speed or intercity passenger rail services.
Receiving, managing, and expending Federal financial assistance, including taking responsibility for all relevant reporting or other requirements associated with that financial assistance. Coordinating the financing package for project development and delivery, including structuring and overseeing Federal, State, and local financial assistance funds, and private-sector contributions. Leading construction-related activities for developing the corridor, including issuing requests for proposals/qualifications, managing contractors, entering into contracts with public and private entities for construction of the corridor, and other related activities.
Acquiring and preserving right-of-way for dedicated corridors. Providing for or supporting negotiations with infrastructure owners for new or improved shared-use passenger rail corridors. Issuing requests for proposals for projects for the financing, design, construction, operation, and/or maintenance of a high-speed intercity passenger rail system operating within the RRDA’s jurisdictions that shall include those items described in paragraph (a)(4) of section 502 of Division B of Public Law 110–432.
Regional Rail Development Authorities are eligible to receive Federal funding under the Rail Service Improvement Program, as described in section 24605 of this title. . The analysis for subtitle V is amended by inserting below the item for chapter 287 the following: 289. Authority and objectives 28901 Structure 28902 Activities 28903 .
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