Sec. 9. Technical assistance to State, local, and Tribal governments
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In carrying out this Act, the Secretary may provide technical assistance to State, local, and Tribal governments or to a public-private partnership described in subsection
(b)to assist with the commercial application of alternative fuels and alternative fuels vehicle technologies and infrastructure. A public-private partnership described in this subsection is a public-private partnership comprised of State, local, or Tribal governments and nongovernmental entities, including industry partners. Technical assistance under this section may include— coordination in the selection, location, and timing of alternative fuel recharging and refueling equipment and distribution infrastructure, including the identification of transportation corridors and specific alternative fuels that may be made available; development of communication and other relevant protocols that integrate vehicle refueling and recharging into electric, hydrogen, biofuels, or other alternative fuel distribution systems; development of procedures for the installation of alternative fuel distribution and recharging and refueling equipment; education and outreach for the commercial application of alternative fuels; and analysis of nontechnical barriers to integration of alternative fuel vehicles into electric and natural gas utility distribution systems. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.