Sec. 6022. HIGHWAY EFFICIENCY

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## SEC. 6022 HIGHWAY EFFICIENCY ###

(a)Study ####

(1)In general The Secretary may examine the impact of pavement durability and sustainability on vehicle fuel consumption, vehicle wear and tear, road conditions, and road repairs. ####

(2)Methodology In carrying out the study, the Secretary shall— #####

(A)conduct a thorough review of relevant peer-reviewed research published during at least the past 5 years; #####

(B)analyze impacts of different types of pavement on all motor vehicle types, including commercial vehicles; #####

(C)specifically examine the impact of pavement deformation and deflection; and #####

(D)analyze impacts of different types of pavement on road conditions and road repairs. ####

(3)Consultation In carrying out the study, the Secretary shall consult with— #####

(A)modal administrations of the Department and other Federal agencies, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology; #####

(B)State departments of transportation; #####

(C)industry stakeholders; and #####

(D)appropriate academic experts. ###

(b)Report ####

(1)In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish on a public website a report describing the results of the study. ####

(2)Contents The report shall include— #####

(A)a summary of the different types of pavements analyzed in the study and the impacts of pavement durability and sustainability on safety, vehicle fuel consumption, vehicle wear and tear, road conditions, and road repairs; and #####

(B)recommendations for State and local governments on best practice methods for improving pavement durability and sustainability to maximize vehicle fuel economy, improve safety, ride quality, and road conditions, and to minimize the need for road and vehicle repairs.