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49 U.S.C. § 6503 — Transportation research and development 5-year strategic plan

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49 U.S.C. § 6503 — Transportation research and development 5-year strategic plan

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**(a) In General.—** Not later than 180 days after the date of publication of the Department of Transportation Strategic Plan and not less frequently than once every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall develop a 5-year transportation research and development strategic plan to guide future Federal transportation research and development activities. **(b) Consistency.—** Each strategic plan developed under subsection (a) shall be consistent with— (1) [section 306 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section306&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) sections 1115 and 1116 of title 31; and (3) any other research and development plan within the Department of Transportation. **(c) Contents.—** Each strategic plandeveloped under subsection (a) shall— (1) describe how the plan furthers the primary purposes of the transportation research and development program, which shall include— (A) improving mobility of people and goods; (B) reducing congestion; (C) promoting safety; (D) improving the durability and extending the life of transportation infrastructure; (E) preserving the environment; (F) preserving the existing transportation system; and (G) reducing transportation cybersecurity risks; (2) for each of the purposes referred to in paragraph (1), list the primary proposed research and development activities that the Department of Transportation intends to pursue to accomplish that purpose, which may include— (A) fundamental research pertaining to the applied physical and natural sciences; (B) applied science and research; (C) technology development research; and (D) social science research; and (3) for each research and development activity— (A) identify the anticipated annual funding levels for the period covered by the strategic plan; and (B) describe the research findings the Department expects to discover at the end of the period covered by the strategic plan. **(d) Considerations.—** The Secretary shall ensure that each strategic plan developed under this section— (1) reflects input from a wide range of external stakeholders; (2) includes and integrates the research and development programs of all of the modal administrations of the Department of Transportation, including aviation, transit, rail, and maritime and joint programs; (3) takes into account research and development by other Federal, State, local, private sector, and nonprofit institutions; (4) not later than December 31, 2021, and not less frequently than once every 5 years thereafter, is published on a public website; and (5) takes into account how research and development by other Federal, State, private sector, and nonprofit institutions— (A) contributes to the achievement of the purposes identified under subsection (c)(1); and (B) avoids unnecessary duplication of those efforts.

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5 U.S.C. § 306 — Agency strategic plans

**(a)** Not later than the first Monday in February of any year following the year in which the term of the President commences under [section 101 of title 3](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title3-section101&num=0&edition=prelim), the head of each agency shall make available on the public website of the agency a strategic plan and notify the President and Congress of its availability. Such plan shall contain— (1) a comprehensive mission statement covering the major functions and operations of the agency; (2) general goals and objectives, including outcome-oriented goals, for the major functions and operations of the agency; (3) a description of how any goals and objectives contribute to the Federal Government priority goals required by [section 1120(a) of title 31](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section1120/a&num=0&edition=prelim); (4) a description of how the goals and objectives are to be achieved, including— (A) a description of the operational processes, skills and technology, and the human, capital, information, and other resources required to achieve those goals and objectives; and (B) a description of how the agency is working with other agencies to achieve its goals and objectives as well as relevant Federal Government priority goals; (5) a description of how the goals and objectives incorporate views and suggestions obtained through congressional consultations required under subsection (d); (6) a description of how the performance goals provided in the plan required by [section 1115(a) of title 31](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section1115/a&num=0&edition=prelim), including the agency priority goals required by [section 1120(b) of title 31](htt

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5 U.S.C. § 5313 — Positions at level II

Level II of the Executive Schedule applies to the following positions, for which the annual rate of basic pay shall be the rate determined with respect to such level under chapter 11 of title 2, as adjusted by [section 5318 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5318&num=0&edition=prelim):

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23 U.S.C. § 502 — Surface transportation research, development, and technology

**(a) Basic Principles Governing Research and Technology Investments.—** (1) **Applicability.—** — The research, development, and technology provisions of this section shall apply throughout this chapter. (2) **Coverage.—** — Surface transportation research and technology development shall include all activities within the innovation lifecycle leading to technology development and transfer, as well as the introduction of new and innovative ideas, practices, and approaches, through such mechanisms as field applications, education and training, communications, impact analysis, and technical support. (3) **Federal responsibility.—** — Funding and conducting surface transportation research and technology transfer activities shall be considered a basic responsibility of the Federal Government when the work— (A) is of national significance; (B) delivers a clear public benefit and occurs where private sector investment is less than optimal; (C) supports a Federal stewardship role in assuring that State and local governments use national resources efficiently; (D) meets and addresses current or emerging needs; (E) addresses current gaps in research; (F) presents the best means to align resources with multiyear plans and priorities; (G) ensures the coordination of highway research and technology transfer activities, including through activities performed by university transportation centers; (H) educates transportation professionals; or (I) presents the best means to support Federal policy goals compared to other policy alternatives. (4) **Role.—** — Consistent with these Federal responsibilities, the Secretary shall— (A) conduct research; (B) partner with State highway agencies and other stakeholders as appropriate to facilitate research and

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23 U.S.C. § 503 — Research and technology development and deployment

**(a) In General.—** The Secretary shall— (1) carry out research, development, and deployment activities that encompass the entire innovation lifecycle; and (2) ensure that all research carried out under this section aligns with the transportation research and development strategic plan of the Secretary under [section 6503 of title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section6503&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Highway Research and Development Program.—** (1) **Objectives.—** — In carrying out the highway research and development program, the Secretary, to address current and emerging highway transportation needs, shall— (A) identify research topics; (B) coordinate research and development activities; (C) carry out research, testing, and evaluation activities; (D) provide technology transfer and technical assistance; (E) engage with public and private entities to spur advancement of emerging transformative innovations through accelerated market readiness; and (F) consult frequently with public and private entities on new transportation technologies. (2) **Improving highway safety.—** (A) *In general.—* — The Secretary shall carry out research and development activities from an integrated perspective to establish and implement systematic measures to improve highway safety. (B) *Objectives.—* — In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall carry out research and development activities— (i) to achieve greater long-term safety gains; (ii) to reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries on public roads; (iii) to fill knowledge gaps that limit the effectiveness of research; (iv) to support the development and implementation of State strategic highway safety plans; (v) to advan

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23 U.S.C. § 515 — General authorities and requirements

**(a) Scope.—** Subject to the provisions of sections 512 through 518, the Secretary shall conduct an ongoing intelligent transportation system program— (1) to research, develop, and operationally test intelligent transportation systems; and (2) to provide technical assistance in the nationwide application of those systems as a component of the surface transportation systems of the United States. **(b) Policy.—** Intelligent transportation system research projects and operational tests funded pursuant to sections 512 through 518 shall encourage and not displace public-private partnerships or private sector investment in those tests and projects. **(c) Cooperation With Governmental, Private, and Educational Entities.—** The Secretary shall carry out the intelligent transportation system program in cooperation with State and local governments and other public entities, the private sector firms of the United States, the Federal laboratories, and institutions of higher education, including historically Black colleges and universities and other minority institutions of higher education. **(d) Consultation With Federal Officials.—** In carrying out the intelligent transportation system program, the Secretary shall consult with the heads of other Federal agencies, as appropriate. **(e) Technical Assistance, Training, and Information.—** The Secretary may provide technical assistance, training, and information to State and local governments seeking to implement, operate, maintain, or evaluate intelligent transportation system technologies and services. **(f) Transportation Planning.—** The Secretary may provide funding to support adequate consideration of transportation systems management and operations, including intelligent transportation systems, within metropolitan a

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49 U.S.C. § 6503 — Transportation research and development

Page 408 TITLE 49—TRANSPORTATION § 6503 (b) FUNDING REPORT.—In conjunction with each of the annual budget requests submitted by the President under section 1105 of title 31, the Secretary shall annually publish on a public website and submit to the appropriate commit- tees of Congress a report that describes— (1) the amount spent in the last full fiscal year on transportation research and develop- ment with specific descriptions of projects funded at $5,000,000 or more; and (2) the amount proposed in the current budg- et for transportation research and develop- ment with specific descriptions of projects funded at $5,000,000 or more. (c) PERFORMANCE PLANS AND REPORTS.—In the plans and reports submitted under sections 1115 and 1116 of title 31, the Secretary shall include— (1) a summary of the Federal transportation research and development activities for the previous fiscal year in each topic area; (2) the amount spent in each topic area; (3) a description of the extent to which the research and development is meeting the ex- pectations described in section 6503(c)(1); and (4) any amendments to the strategic plan de- veloped under section 6503. (Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title VI, § 6019(b)(1), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1579; amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title V, § 25015(b), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 871.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–58 inserted subsec. (a) heading and added pars. (1) and (2) and heading, intro- ductory provisions, and subpars. (A) and (B) of par. (3), and struck out former subsec. (a) heading, former par. (1), which related to publication of research abstract database in general, and former par. (2) heading and subpars. (A) and (B), which related to contents of data- base. Subpars. (C) to (G)

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