Sec. 1211. Electric vehicle charging stations
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Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 154 the following new section: Any electric vehicle charging infrastructure funded under this title shall be subject to the requirements of this section. An electric vehicle charging station funded under this title shall— provide a charging connector type or means to transmit electricity to vehicles that meets applicable industry accepted practices and safety standards; and have the ability to serve vehicles produced by more than one vehicle manufacturer.
Electric vehicle charging stations shall provide payment methods available to all members of the public to ensure secure, convenient, and equal access and shall not be limited by membership to a particular payment provider. An electric vehicle charging station funded under this title shall be capable of being remotely monitored. Not less than 180 days after enactment of the INVEST in America Act , the Secretary of Transportation, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy and in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall, as appropriate, develop standards and guidance applicable to any electric vehicle charging station funded in whole or in part under this title related to— the installation, operation, or maintenance by qualified technicians of electric vehicle charging infrastructure; the interoperability of electric vehicle charging infrastructure; any traffic control device or on-premises sign acquired, installed, or operated related to an electric vehicle charging station funded under this title; and network connectivity of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including measures to protect personal privacy and ensure cybersecurity.
Section 113 shall apply to any project for electric vehicle charging infrastructure funded under this title. . The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 154 the following new item: 155. Electric vehicle charging stations. . The Secretary of Transportation shall update the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to— ensure uniformity in providing road users direction to electric charging stations that are open to the public; and allow the use of a comprehensive system of signs for electric vehicle charging providers to help drivers identify the type of charging and connector types available at the location.
Section 111 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding subsection
(a)or
(b)and sections 137 and 142, the Secretary shall permit, consistent with section 155, limited commercial activities for the charging of electric vehicles on rights-of-way of the Interstate System, including in— a rest area; or a fringe or corridor parking facility, including a park and ride facility. Nothing in this subsection shall permit commercial activities on rights-of-way of the Interstate System, except as necessary for the charging of electric vehicles in accordance with this subsection. .