Sec. 4. Resilient and healthy buildings

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Subtitle C of title IV of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110–140 ; 121 Stat. 1607) (as amended by section 3(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: In this section: Subject to subparagraph (B), the term flood risk area means— an area delineated by an elevation of 2 feet above the 100-year floodplain; and an area delineated by an elevation equal to the 500-year floodplain. In applying the definition of the term flood risk area for purposes of carrying out this section, the Administrator shall consider current climate science in identifying the elevation of the 100-year and 500-year floodplain.

The term resilience means the ability to adapt to changing conditions and withstand and rapidly recover from disruption due to an emergency. For any construction or rehabilitation project administered by the Administrator, the Administrator shall— determine whether there is a flood risk area in the location of the project; and in the case of a positive determination under paragraph (1)— to the extent possible, avoid new construction in the flood risk area; and if new construction cannot be avoided under subparagraph (A)— ensure that the new construction will— raise all essential services 5 feet above the applicable floodplain; and include a design for quick recovery in a flooding event; rehabilitate existing buildings located in the flood risk area to better withstand flood risk; and develop a flood vulnerability assessment and mitigation plan to protect life and property.

The Administrator shall— pilot test metrics to measure and improve the resilience of GSA facilities, including the physical aspects of the facilities, the health and wellness of occupants of the facilities, and communities and systems serving or served by the facilities; and in carrying out paragraph (1), consider emerging resilience tools and rating systems for resilience, including building-grid optimization. The Administrator shall prioritize the use of appropriate green infrastructure features on federally owned property— to improve stormwater and wastewater management; to alleviate onsite and offsite flooding and water quality impacts; and to reduce and mitigate risks of climate change to GSA facilities and proximate communities.

The Administrator shall— implement human-centric metrics and measurement tools to improve the indoor environmental qualities, including air and water quality, that support improved health and wellness of Federal employees; and collect, manage, and analyze the data generated by the metrics and tools implemented under subparagraph (A). Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2021 , the Administrator shall develop and make publicly available a strategic plan for the design, construction, and operation of GSA facilities that— is based on the data described in paragraph (1)(B); provides for implementation of priority practices by the end of fiscal year 2022; and may provide for phased implementation of additional effective practices.

In carrying out paragraphs

(1)and (2), the Administrator shall— consider emerging occupant-centric environmental health monitoring tools and building control systems for improved health and wellness, including approaches such as measurement of accumulated daily circadian light dosage, surveys of occupant satisfaction and perceptions, assessments of physical activity, social interaction, and mobility, and measurement of reduced exposure to contaminants in air and drinking water; incorporate strategies to reduce risk of transmission of viruses and other pathogens; and benchmark health and well-being management performance to leadership standards; and include in certification activities the strategies and performance measures considered and used under this subsection as tools to monitor and improve outcomes. The Administrator, acting through the Federal Director of the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings, may issue guidance and provide training to implement this section. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $300,000,000 to carry out this section, to remain available until expended. . The table of contents for the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110–140 ; 121 Stat. 1494) (as amended by section 3(b)) is amended by adding after the item relating to section 445 the following: Sec. 446. Resilient and healthy buildings. .

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Sec. 4

Resilient and healthy buildings

Pub. L.Pub. L. 110-140

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Stat.121 Stat. 1494

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