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42 U.S.C. § 12188 — Study
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**(a) Purposes** The Office of Technology Assessment shall undertake a study to determine—
(1) the access needs of individuals with disabilities to over-the-road buses and over-the-road bus service; and
(2) the most cost-effective methods for providing access to over-the-road buses and over-the-road bus service to individuals with disabilities, particularly individuals who use wheelchairs, through all forms of boarding options.
**(b) Contents** The study shall include, at a minimum, an analysis of the following:
(1) The anticipated demand by individuals with disabilities for accessible over-the-road buses and over-the-road bus service.
(2) The degree to which such buses and service, including any service required under sections 12184(b)(4) and 12186(a)(2) of this title, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.
(3) The effectiveness of various methods of providing accessibility to such buses and service to individuals with disabilities.
(4) The cost of providing accessible over-the-road buses and bus service to individuals with disabilities, including consideration of recent technological and cost saving developments in equipment and devices.
(5) Possible design changes in over-the-road buses that could enhance accessibility, including the installation of accessible restrooms which do not result in a loss of seating capacity.
(6) The impact of accessibility requirements on the continuation of over-the-road bus service, with particular consideration of the impact of such requirements on such service to rural communities.
**(c) Advisory committee** In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Office of Technology Assessment shall establish an advisory committee, which shall consist of—
(1) members selected from among priv
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**(a) Purposes** The Office of Technology Assessment shall undertake a study to determine—
(1) the access needs of individuals with disabilities to over-the-road buses and over-the-road bus service; and
(2) the most cost-effective methods for providing access to over-the-road buses and over-the-road bus service to individuals with disabilities, particularly individuals who use wheelchairs, through all forms of boarding options.
**(b) Contents** The study shall include, at a minimum, an analysis of the following:
(1) The anticipated demand by individuals with disabilities for accessible over-the-road buses and over-the-road bus service.
(2) The degree to which such buses and service, including any service required under sections 12184(b)(4) and 12186(a)(2) of this title, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.
(3) The effectiveness of various methods of providing accessibility to such buses and service to individuals with disabilities.
(4) The cost of providing accessible over-the-road buses and bus service to individuals with disabilities, including consideration of recent technological and cost saving developments in equipment and devices.
(5) Possible design changes in over-the-road buses that could enhance accessibility, including the installation of accessible restrooms which do not result in a loss of seating capacity.
(6) The impact of accessibility requirements on the continuation of over-the-road bus service, with particular consideration of the impact of such requirements on such service to rural communities.
**(c) Advisory committee** In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Office of Technology Assessment shall establish an advisory committee, which shall consist of—
(1) members selected from among private operators and manufacturers of over-the-road buses;
(2) members selected from among individuals with disabilities, particularly individuals who use wheelchairs, who are potential riders of such buses; and
(3) members selected for their technical expertise on issues included in the study, including manufacturers of boarding assistance equipment and devices.
The number of members selected under each of paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be equal, and the total number of members selected under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall exceed the number of members selected under paragraph (3).
**(d) Deadline** The study required by subsection (a), along with recommendations by the Office of Technology Assessment, including any policy options for legislative action, shall be submitted to the President and Congress within 36 months after July 26, 1990. If the President determines that compliance with the regulations issued pursuant to [section 12186(a)(2)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12186/a/2/B&num=0&edition=prelim) on or before the applicable deadlines specified in [section 12186(a)(2)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12186/a/2/B&num=0&edition=prelim) will result in a significant reduction in intercity over-the-road bus service, the President shall extend each such deadline by 1 year.
**(e) Review** In developing the study required by subsection (a), the Office of Technology Assessment shall provide a preliminary draft of such study to the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under [section 792 of title 29](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section792&num=0&edition=prelim). The Board shall have an opportunity to comment on such draft study, and any such comments by the Board made in writing within 120 days after the Board’s receipt of the draft study shall be incorporated as part of the final study required to be submitted under subsection (d).
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**(a) In General.—**
(1) **Advisory committees in existence on january 5, 1973.—** — Each advisory committee that is in existence on January 5, 1973, shall terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period following that date unless—
(A) in the case of an advisory committee established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such advisory committee is renewed by the President or that officer by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period; or
(B) in the case of an advisory committee established by an Act of Congress, its duration is otherwise provided for by law.
(2) **Advisory committees established after january 5, 1973.—** — Each advisory committee established after January 5, 1973, shall terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of its establishment unless—
(A) in the case of an advisory committee established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government 11 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma. such advisory committee is renewed by the President or such officer by appropriate action prior to the end of such period; or
(B) in the case of an advisory committee established by an Act of Congress, its duration is otherwise provided for by law.
**(b) Charters.—**
(1) **Upon renewal.—** — Upon the renewal of an advisory committee, the advisory committee shall file a charter in accordance with [section 1008(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section1008/c&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Upon expiration of successive 2-year periods.—** — An advisory committee established by an Act of Congress shall file a charter in accordance with [section 1008(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.x
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Accessibility standards included in regulations issued under this subpart shall be consistent with the minimum guidelines issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board under [section 12204(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12204/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(a) Establishment; membership; meetings**
(1) In order to promote coordination and cooperation among Federal departments and agencies conducting disability, independent living, and rehabilitation research programs, including programs relating to assistive technology research and research that incorporates the principles of universal design, there is established within the Federal Government an Interagency Committee on Disability Research (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Committee”), chaired by the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee, and comprised of such members as the President may designate, including the following (or their designees): the Director, the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration, the Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy, the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of the Administration for Community Living, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Director of the National Institutes of Health, the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Secretary of Transportation, the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs, the Director of the Indian Health Service, the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
(2) The Committee shall meet not less than four times each year, and for not less than 1 of such meetings at least every 2 years, the Committee shall invite policymakers, representatives from other Federal agencies conducting relevant research, individuals with disabilities, organizations representing individuals with disabilities,
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 12187
(I) with respect to small providers of
transportation (as defined by the Sec-
retary), 3 years after the date of issuance
of final regulations under clause (ii); and
(II) with respect to other providers of
transportation, 2 years after the date of
issuance of such final regulations.
(C) Limitation on requiring installation of ac-
cessible restrooms
The regulations issued pursuant to this
paragraph shall not require the installation
of accessible restrooms in over-the-road
buses if such installation would result in a
loss of seating capacity.
(3) Standards
The regulations issued pursuant to this sub-
section shall include standards applicable to
facilities and vehicles covered by sections
12182(b)(2) and 12184 of this title.
(b) Other provisions
Not later than 1 year after July 26, 1990, the
Attorney General shall issue regulations in an
accessible format to carry out the provisions of
this subchapter not referred to in subsection (a)
that include standards applicable to facilities
and vehicles covered under section 12182 of this
title.
(c) Consistency with ATBCB guidelines
Standards included in regulations issued under
subsections (a) and (b) shall be consistent with
the
minimum
guidelines
and
requirements
issued by the Architectural and Transportation
Barriers Compliance Board in accordance with
section 12204 of this title.
(d) Interim accessibility standards
(1) Facilities
If final regulations have not been issued pur-
suant to this section, for new construction or
alterations for which a valid and appropriate
State or local building permit is obtained
prior to the issuance of final regulations under
this section, and for which the construction or
alteration authorized b
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