Sec. 5311. Automated Commercial Vehicle Reporting

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Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a repository for motor carriers, shippers, technology companies, and other entities to submit information to the Secretary on testing, demonstrations, or commercial operations of an automated commercial motor vehicle on public roads. Prior to the performance of any tests, demonstrations, or commercial operations of automated commercial motor vehicles on public roads, the Secretary shall require an entity performing such tests, demonstrations, or commercial operations to provide the following information:

The name of the entity responsible for the operation of the automated commercial motor vehicles to be used in the test, demonstration, or commercial operation. The make and model of such vehicle or vehicles. The level of automation of such vehicle or vehicles, according to the standards described in subsection (e)(1). The expected weight of such vehicle during the test, demonstration, or operation. The Department of Transportation number or operating authority assigned to the entity described in subparagraph (A), if applicable.

The location of the testing, demonstration, or commercial operation, including the anticipated route of such vehicle, planned stops, and total anticipated miles traveled. Any cargo or passengers to be transported in such vehicle or vehicles, including whether the entity is transporting such cargo or passengers under contract with another entity. Documentation of training or certifications provided to any drivers, monitors, or others involved in the operation or control of the vehicle.

Any fatigue management plans or work hour limitations applicable to drivers or monitors. Notices provided to local law enforcement, State departments of transportation, and related entities, if applicable. Proof of insurance coverage. If an entity responsible for the operation of an automated commercial motor vehicle submits incomplete or inaccurate information pursuant to subsection (d), the entity shall be given an opportunity to amend or correct the submission within a reasonable timeframe.

Upon submission of the information under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide written notification acknowledging receipt of the information and acknowledging that the submitting entity will perform tests, demonstrations, or commercial operations on public roads, as applicable. The Secretary shall make available information on the prevalence of, characteristics of, and geographic location of testing, demonstration, and commercial operations of automated commercial motor vehicles on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Transportation.

Any data collected under subsection

(b)and made publicly available pursuant to this subsection shall be made available in a manner that— precludes the connection of the data to any individual motor carrier, shipper, company, or other entity submitting data; and protects the privacy and confidentiality of individuals, operators, and entities submitting the data. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall require entities to submit information regarding safety incidents which occur during the testing, demonstration, or commercial operation of an automated commercial motor vehicle on public roads, including— injuries and fatalities involving the automated commercial motor vehicle; collisions or damage to persons or property as a result of an automated commercial motor vehicle test, demonstration, or commercial operation; any malfunction or issue with a safety critical element of an automated commercial motor vehicle which compromises the safety of the automated commercial motor vehicle or other road users; and the mode of transportation used by any road users involved in a safety critical incident, including general road users as defined under section 5304 of this Act. The Secretary shall ensure that any entity described under this section that has a Department of Transportation number or operating authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration— shall be subject to safety monitoring and oversight under the Compliance, Safety, and Accountability program of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and shall be included when the Secretary restores the public availability of relevant safety data under such program under section 4202(b) of this Act. In this section: The term automated commercial motor vehicle means a commercial motor vehicle as such term is defined in section 31101 of title 49, United States Code, that is designed to be operated exclusively by a Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 automated driving system for all trips according to the recommended practice standards published on June 15, 2018, by the Society of Automotive Engineers International (J3016_201806) or equivalent standards adopted by the Secretary with respect to automated motor vehicles, while operating on public roads. The term safety critical element means both the hardware and software designed to prevent, limit, control, mitigate, or respond to a change in the vehicle’s environment thereby allowing the vehicle to prevent, avoid, or minimize a potential collision or other safety incident on an automated commercial motor vehicle.