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SUBCHAPTER III— PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS FOR SYSTEM UNITS
§ 101523. Procedures applicable to transportation plans and projects

(a)
During Formulation of Plan.—
The Secretary shall, during the formulation of any transportation plan
authorized pursuant to section 101521 of this
title—
(1)
give public notice of intention to formulate the plan by publication in
the Federal Register and in a newspaper or periodical having general
circulation in the vicinity of the affected System unit; and
(2)
following the notice, hold a public meeting at a location convenient to
the affected System unit.
(b)
Prior to Implementation of Project.—
Prior to the implementation of any project developed pursuant to the
transportation plan formulated pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
(1)
establish procedures, including public meetings, to give State and
local governments and the public adequate notice and an opportunity to
comment on the proposed transportation project; and
(2)
when the proposed project would involve an expenditure in excess of
$100,000 in any fiscal year, submit a detailed report to the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural
Resources of the House of Representatives.
(c)
Waiting Period.—
When a report on a project is required under subsection (b)(2), the
Secretary may proceed with the implementation of the project only after 60 days
(not counting days on which the Senate or House of Representatives has adjourned
for more than 3 consecutive days) have elapsed following submission of the
report.

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