Summary: Title I: Surface Transportation Extension - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II - Subtitle A: Federal-Aid Highways - (Sec. 111) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through FY2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). Includes among extended funds those for: (1) the surface transportation research, development, and deployment program; (2) training and education; (3) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (4) university transportation research; and (5) intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research. Subjects funding for such programs generally to the same manner of distribution, administration, limitation, and availability for obligation as funds authorized to be appropriated for such programs and activities out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for FY2011. Subjects contract authority, however, for such programs to the same limitation on obligations included in any Act making appropriations for FY2012 or a portion of that fiscal year. Waives this obligation limitation, though, for emergency relief and for the equity bonus program. Extends the allocation of certain transportation program funds to: (1) states for specific programs, including the Interstate and National Highway System program, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program, the highway safety improvement program, the Surface Transportation program, and the Highway Bridge program; and (2) the territories and Puerto Rico. Prohibits use of program funds for a high-speed MAGLEV system between Las Vegas, Nevada, and Anaheim, California. Authorizes appropriations from the HTF (other than the Mass Transit Account) for administrative expenses of the federal-aid highway program through FY2012. Subtitle B: Extension of Highway Safety Programs - (Sec. 121) Amends SAFETEA-LU to extend through FY2012 the authorization of appropriations for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety programs, including: (1) highway safety research and development, (2) the occupant protection incentive grant program, (3) the safety belt performance grant program, (4) state traffic safety information system improvements, (5) the alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures incentive grant program, (6) the National Driver Register, (7) the high visibility enforcement program, (8) motorcyclist safety, (9) the child safety and child booster seat safety incentive grant program, and (10) NHTSA administrative expenses. (Sec. 122) Extends through FY2012 the authorization of appropriations for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs, including: (1) motor carrier safety grants, (2) FMCSA administrative expenses, (3) commercial driver's license program improvement grants, (4) border enforcement grants, (5) performance and registration information system management grants, (6) commercial vehicle information systems and networks deployment grants, (7) safety data improvement grants, (8) a set-aside for high priority activities that improve commercial motor vehicle safety and compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety regulations, (9) a set-aside for new entrant motor carrier audit grants, (10) FMCSA and NHTSA outreach and education, (11) the commercial motor vehicle operators grant program, (12) the FMCSA's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, and (13) the working group for development of practices and procedures to enhance federal-state relations. (Sec. 123) Extends through FY2012 the funding for hazardous materials (hazmat) research projects. Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to extend through that date the authorized distribution of funds under such Act for coastal wetlands, recreational boating safety, projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 19921, boating infrastructure projects, and the National Outreach and Communications Program. Extends the set-aside for administrative expenses for carrying out such projects. Subtitle C: Public Transportation Programs - (Sec. 131) Extends through FY2012, the allocation of capital investment grant funds for federal transit programs, including the metropolitan planning program and the state planning and research program. (Sec. 132) Extends the special rule authority of the Secretary to award urbanized area formula grants to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000. (Sec. 133) Allocates through FY2012 certain amounts for formula and bus grants and capital investment grants for: (1) certain new fixed guideway capital projects; (2) new fixed guideway ferry systems and extension projects in Alaska and Hawaii; (3) payments to the Denali Commission for docks, waterfront development projects, and related transportation infrastructure; (4) ferry boats or ferry terminal facilities; (5) a set-aside for the national fuel cell bus technology development program; (6) projects in nonurbanized areas; (7) intermodal terminal projects; and (8) bus testing. (Sec. 134) Extends the apportionment of nonurbanized area formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations. (Sec. 135) Eliminates the special rule for the apportionment for October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, of capital investment grant funds for certain fixed guideway modernization projects. (Sec. 136) Extends through FY2012 the authorization of appropriations from the HTF Mass Transit Account for: (1) formula and bus grant projects, including allocations for specified projects; (2) capital investment grants; (3) transit research, including allocations for transit cooperative research programs, the National Transit Institute, the university centers program (including specified allocations), transportation projects to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the National Technical Assistance Center for senior transportation, and national research programs; and (4) administrative expenses. (Sec. 137) Extends through FY2012 certain SAFETEA-LU programs, including: (1) the contracted paratransit pilot program, (2) the public-private partnership pilot program, (3) project authorizations for final design and construction and preliminary engineering of specified fixed guideway projects, and (4) the elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities pilot program. Extends certain allocations for national research and technology programs. Subtitle D: Highway Trust Fund Extension - (Sec. 141) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through FY2012 excise taxes on: (1) fuel used by certain buses, (2) certain alcohol fuels, (3) gasoline (other than aviation gasoline) and diesel fuel or kerosene, (4) certain heavy trucks and trailers, and (5) tires. Extends the requirement to credit or refund paid floor stocks taxes for unsold tires and taxable fuel. Extends through FY2012 the exemptions from excise taxes on: (1) certain sales, and (2) motor vehicles used by a state and local government. Extends the transfer of: (1) certain highway excise taxes to the HTF, and (2) motorboat fuel taxes from the HTF into the land and water conservation fund. (Sec. 142) Extends through FY2012 authority for expenditures from: (1) the HTF Highway and Mass Transit accounts, (2) the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and (3) the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund. Title II: Keystone XL Pipeline - North American Energy Access Act - (Sec. 202) Prohibits construction, operation, or maintenance of the oil pipeline and related facilities described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Keystone XL Pipeline Project issued by the Department of State on August 26, 2011 (including any modified version of that pipeline and related facilities), unless it is in compliance with the terms of a permit prescribed under this Act. (Sec. 203) Instructs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue, within 30 days after receipt of an application, and without additional conditions, a permit for such pipeline and related facilities implemented in accordance with such Final EIS. Deems a permit to have been issued if FERC has not acted upon a permit application within 30 days after receipt. Declares FERC approval a prerequisite to authorization for a permit applicant to make substantial modifications to either the pipeline route or any other term of the Final EIS. Directs FERC to: (1) enter into a memorandum of understanding with the state of Nebraska for review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) of any modification to the proposed pipeline route, and (2) complete consideration and approval of such modification within 30 days after receiving the governor's approval. Deems approval to have been issued if FERC has not acted within 30 days after receiving an application for approval of a modification. Authorizes the permit holder to commence or continue construction of a portion of the oil pipeline and related facilities outside Nebraska while any modification of the proposed pipeline route in Nebraska is under review. (Sec. 204) Considers the final EIS issued by the Secretary of State on August 26, 2011, to satisfy all NEPA requirements. Title III: Restore Act - Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 - (Sec. 302) Establishes in the Treasury the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, to be available: (1) for expenditure to restore the Gulf Coast region from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill for undertaking projects and programs to restore and protect the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, coastal wetlands, and economy of that region; and (2) solely to the Gulf Coast states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to restore the ecosystems and economy of the Gulf Coast region. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit in the Trust Fund 80% of all administrative and civil penalties paid by responsible parties after enactment of this Act pursuant to a court order, negotiated settlement, or other instrument in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) in connection with the explosion on, and sinking of, the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon. Title IV: Harbor Maintenance Programs - (Sec. 401) Requires the total budget resources for a fiscal year for expenditures from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for harbor maintenance programs to equal the level of receipts to the Fund for that fiscal year. Limits the use of such resources to such programs only. Title V: Coal Combustion Residuals - (Sec. 501) Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize states to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs. Requires each state governor to notify the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within six months about whether such state will implement such a program. Requires states that decide to implement such a program to: (1) submit to the Administrator within 36 months a certification that such program meets the specifications of this Act; and (2) maintain either an approved municipal solid waste program for the control of hazardous disposal or an authorized state hazardous waste program. Establishes minimum requirements for coal combustion residuals permit programs. Requires: (1) the revised criteria established by this Act to apply to such programs; (2) landfills, surface impoundments, or other land-based units that may receive coal combustion residuals (structures) to be designed, constructed, and maintained to provide for containment of the maximum volumes of coal combustion residuals appropriate for the structure; (3) such programs to apply such revised criteria to surface impoundments; and (4) new structures that first receive coal combustion residuals after this Act's enactment to be constructed with a base located a minimum of two feet above the upper limit of the natural water table. Authorizes: (1) state agency heads to require action to correct structural integrity deficiencies according to a schedule for structures that are classified as posing a high hazard potential pursuant to the guidelines published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) entitled "Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams"; (2) state agency heads to require that such a structure close if such deficiency is not corrected according to such schedule; (3) states to inspect structures and implement and enforce such permit program; and (4) states to address wind dispersal of dust from coal combustion residuals by requiring dust control measures. Prescribes revised criteria for such programs with respect to: (1) design, groundwater monitoring, corrective action, and closure and post-closure for structures; (2) location restrictions for new structures in floodplains, wetlands, fault areas, seismic impact zones, and unstable areas; (3) criteria for air quality, financial assurance, surface water, and record keeping; (4) criteria for run-on and run-off control systems for landfills and other land-based units, other than surface impoundments that receive coal combustion residuals; and (5) run-off control systems for surface impoundments. Authorizes states to determine that such criteria is not needed for the management of their coal combustion residuals permit program. Authorizes the Administrator to treat such state determination as a deficiency if it does not accurately reflect the needs for the management of coal combustion residuals in the state. Requires the Administrator to provide a state with notice of, and an opportunity to remedy, deficiencies. Requires the Administrator to implement such a program for a state only if: (1) the governor notifies the Administrator that the state will not implement a program, (2) the state is notified of, but fails to remedy, program deficiencies, or (3) the state notifies the Administrator that it will no longer implement such a program. Sets forth requirements concerning resumption of implementation by states. Requires the time period and method for a structure's closure to be set forth in a schedule in a closure plan that takes into account the site-specific characteristics of such structure. Directs the closure plan for a surface impoundment to require the removal of liquid and the stabilization of remaining waste as necessary to support the final cover. Prohibits the Administrator from applying such programs to the utilization, placement, and storage of coal combustion residuals at surface mining and reclamation operations. Prohibits this Act from being construed to alter the EPA's regulatory determination, entitled "Notice of Regulatory Determination on Wastes from the Combustion of Fossil Fuels," that the fossil fuel combustion wastes addressed in that determination do not warrant regulation under such Act. Title: VI: Environmental Streamlining - (Sec. 602) Declares congressional policy that it is in the national interest to expedite the delivery of surface transportation projects by substantially reducing the length of the environmental review process for such projects. (Sec. 603) Exempts from further environmental reviews, approvals, licensing, and permit requirements under specified laws any road, highway, or bridge in operation or under construction that is damaged by an emergency disaster and reconstructed in the same location with the same dimensions and design as before the disaster. (Sec. 604) Authorizes a state (at its own expense) to acquire real property interests for an approved surface transportation project before the completion of the environmental review process under NEPA for the project without affecting subsequent project approval by the state or any federal agency. Authorizes the Secretary to use federal funds for a state's early acquisition of real property interests for a surface transportation project. (Sec. 605) Authorizes a state (at its own expense) to carry out design activities for a project before completion of the review process for such project under NEPA without affecting subsequent project approvals. Authorizes reimbursement of design costs to the state provided certain conditions are met. (Sec. 606) Revises competitive bidding requirements for contracts for the construction of surface transportation projects. Repeals the prohibition against commencement of the final design of a surface transportation project under a design-build contract before compliance with certain NEPA requirements. Directs the Secretary to issue revised regulations under TEA-21 that permit the state transportation department, the local transportation agency, and the design-build contractor to proceed, at the expense of one or more of them, with design activities for a surface transportation project before completion of the NEPA review process for such project without affecting subsequent project approval. Authorizes a contracting agency to: (1) competitively award a two-phase contract for preconstruction and construction services for surface transportation projects, and (2) proceed, at its expense, with design activities before completion of the review process under NEPA for such projects without affecting subsequent project approvals. (Sec. 607) Declares that certain historic preservation requirements for public lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites shall be considered satisfied where its treatment has been agreed upon in a memorandum of agreement by invited and mandatory signatories, including the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, if participating, in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act. (Sec. 608) Declares that the Secretary's approval of a surface transportation project shall not be considered a federal action for purposes of environmental review under NEPA for projects receiving federal-aid highway funds amounting to: (1) 15% or less of the total estimated project costs, or (2) less than $10 million. (Sec. 609) Prescribes procedures for expediting the environmental review of surface transportation projects. (Sec. 610) Declares that the sale or lease of historic property by a state that is not listed in the National Register of Historic Places shall not be considered an adverse effect to the property for purposes of the preservation requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act. (Sec. 611) Authorizes the federal lead agency (Department of Transportation [DOT]), at project sponsor request, to adopt and use a planning product (decisionmaking process) that integrates the planning and environmental review process of a surface transportation project in NEPA proceedings. (Sec. 612) Authorizes a state or metropolitan planning organization (MPO), as part of the statewide or metropolitan transportation planning process, to develop one or more programmatic mitigation plans to address potential environmental impacts of future transportation projects. (Sec. 613) Revises requirements for state assumption of responsibility for designating activities for inclusion in classes of action categorically excluded (as not involving significant environmental impact) from requirements for environmental assessments or environmental impact statements. Removes the limitation of such types of activities to only those specifically designated by the Secretary. Allows a state to designate any type of activity for which a categorical exclusion classification is appropriate. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring a state, as a condition of assuming responsibility for categorical exclusions, to forego project delivery methods otherwise permissible for highway projects. (Sec. 614) Revises and makes permanent the surface transportation project delivery pilot program. Makes all states eligible to participate in the program. (Under current law, not more than five states, including Alaska, California, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas, may participate in the program). (Sec. 615) Directs the Secretary to establish a program to eliminate duplicative environmental reviews and approvals under state and federal law for surface transportation projects. Authorizes a state to use state environmental review and approval laws and procedures, consistent with certain requirements, in lieu of federal environmental laws and regulations. (Sec. 616) Directs the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), at the request of any state transportation department, to enter into an agreement with it to authorize the state to carry out legal sufficiency reviews for environmental impact statements and environmental assessments under NEPA in accordance with specified requirements. (Sec. 617) Directs the Secretary to treat an activity carried out under the federal-aid highway program or a surface transportation project within a right-of-way as a class of action categorically excluded from federal environmental assessment and environmental impact statement requirements. (Sec. 618) Requires the environmental review process for a surface transportation project to be completed within 270 days after the notice of project initiation is published in the Federal Register. (Sec. 619) Requires the Secretary to establish an alternative relocation payment process for the payment of relocation assistance to persons displaced by federally-assisted programs and projects. Amends the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 to provide increases in payments made by a displacing agency for: (1) relocation expenses for displaced farms, nonprofit organizations, or small businesses; and (2) replacement housing for displaced homeowners and certain other tenants. Requires each federal agency responsible for funding or carrying out relocation and acquisition activities to have adequately trained personnel and other resources necessary to manage and oversee the agency's relocation and acquisition program. Requires each such agency (other than the one serving as lead agency) to transfer to the lead agency at least $35,000 to support its training, assistance, and coordination activities.

title surface_transportation extension surface_transportation extension act subtitle federal aid highways sec amends surface_transportation extension act continue fy2012 authorizes appropriations date specified federal aid highway programs safe accountable flexible efficient transportation equity act legacy users safetea safetea technical corrections act intermodal surface_transportation efficiency_act transportation equity act 21st century includes extended funds surface_transportation research development deployment program training education bureau transportation statistics university transportation research transportation systems research subjects funding programs generally manner distribution administration limitation availability obligation funds authorized appropriated programs activities highway_trust_fund htf fy2011 subjects contract authority programs limitation obligations included act making appropriations fy2012 portion fiscal year waives obligation limitation emergency relief equity bonus program extends allocation certain transportation program funds states specific programs including interstate national highway system program congestion mitigation air quality improvement program highway safety improvement program surface_transportation program highway bridge program territories puerto_rico prohibits use program funds high speed system las_vegas nevada california authorizes appropriations htf mass transit account administrative expenses federal aid highway program fy2012 subtitle extension highway safety programs sec amends safetea extend fy2012 authorization appropriations national_highway_traffic_safety_administration nhtsa safety programs including highway safety research development occupant protection incentive grant program safety belt performance grant program state traffic safety information system improvements alcohol impaired driving countermeasures incentive grant program national_driver_register high visibility enforcement program safety child safety child booster seat safety incentive grant program nhtsa administrative expenses sec extends fy2012 authorization appropriations federal_motor_carrier_safety_administration fmcsa programs including motor carrier safety grants fmcsa administrative expenses commercial driver license program improvement grants border enforcement grants performance registration information system management grants commercial vehicle information systems networks deployment grants safety data improvement grants set aside high priority activities improve commercial motor vehicle safety compliance commercial motor vehicle safety regulations set aside new entrant motor carrier audit grants fmcsa nhtsa outreach education commercial motor vehicle operators grant program fmcsa motor carrier safety advisory_committee working_group development practices procedures enhance federal state relations sec extends fy2012 funding hazardous materials hazmat research projects amends dingell-johnson_sport_fish_restoration_act extend date authorized distribution funds act coastal wetlands recreational boating safety projects clean vessel act boating infrastructure projects national outreach communications program extends set aside administrative expenses carrying projects subtitle public transportation programs sec extends fy2012 allocation capital investment grant funds federal transit programs including metropolitan planning program state planning research program sec extends special rule authority secretary award urbanized area formula_grants finance operating cost equipment facilities use public transportation urbanized area population sec allocates fy2012 certain amounts formula bus grants capital investment grants certain new fixed guideway capital projects new fixed guideway ferry systems extension projects alaska hawaii payments denali_commission docks waterfront development projects related transportation infrastructure ferry boats ferry terminal facilities set aside national fuel cell bus technology development program projects nonurbanized areas intermodal terminal projects bus testing sec extends apportionment nonurbanized area formula_grants public transportation indian reservations sec eliminates special rule apportionment october june capital investment grant funds certain fixed guideway modernization projects sec extends fy2012 authorization appropriations htf mass transit account formula bus grant projects including allocations specified projects capital investment grants transit research including allocations transit cooperative research programs national transit institute university centers program including specified allocations transportation projects comply americans disabilities act national technical assistance center senior transportation national research programs administrative expenses sec extends fy2012 certain safetea programs including contracted pilot program public private partnership pilot program project authorizations final design construction preliminary engineering specified fixed guideway projects elderly individuals individuals disabilities pilot program extends certain allocations national research technology programs subtitle highway_trust_fund extension sec amends_the_internal_revenue_code extend fy2012 excise taxes fuel certain buses certain alcohol fuels gasoline aviation gasoline diesel fuel kerosene certain heavy trucks trailers tires extends requirement credit refund paid floor stocks taxes tires taxable fuel extends fy2012 exemptions excise taxes certain sales motor vehicles state local government extends transfer certain highway excise taxes htf fuel taxes htf land_and_water_conservation_fund sec extends fy2012 authority expenditures htf highway mass transit accounts sport_fish_restoration boating_trust_fund leaking underground storage tank trust_fund title keystone_xl pipeline north american energy access act sec prohibits construction operation maintenance oil pipeline related facilities described final environmental impact statement eis keystone_xl pipeline project issued department_of_state august including modified version pipeline related facilities compliance terms permit prescribed act sec instructs federal_energy_regulatory_commission ferc issue days receipt application additional conditions permit pipeline related facilities implemented accordance final eis deems permit issued ferc acted permit application days receipt declares ferc approval prerequisite authorization permit applicant substantial modifications pipeline route term final eis directs ferc enter memorandum understanding state nebraska review national_environmental_policy_act nepa modification proposed pipeline route complete consideration approval modification days receiving governor approval deems approval issued ferc acted days receiving application approval modification authorizes permit holder commence continue construction portion oil pipeline related facilities outside nebraska modification proposed pipeline route nebraska review sec considers final eis issued secretary state august satisfy nepa requirements title iii restore act resources ecosystems sustainability tourist opportunities revived economies gulf_coast states act sec establishes treasury gulf_coast restoration trust_fund available expenditure restore gulf_coast region deepwater_horizon oil spill undertaking projects programs restore protect natural resources ecosystems fisheries marine wildlife habitats beaches coastal wetlands economy region solely gulf_coast states alabama florida louisiana mississippi texas restore ecosystems economy gulf_coast region requires secretary treasury deposit trust_fund administrative civil penalties paid responsible parties enactment act pursuant court order negotiated settlement instrument accordance federal_water_pollution_control_act commonly known clean water act connection explosion sinking mobile offshore drilling unit deepwater_horizon title harbor maintenance programs sec requires total budget resources fiscal year expenditures harbor_maintenance_trust_fund harbor maintenance programs equal level receipts fund fiscal year limits use resources programs title coal combustion residuals sec amends solid_waste disposal act authorize states adopt implement coal combustion residuals permit programs requires state governor notify administrator environmental_protection_agency epa months state implement program requires states decide implement program submit administrator months certification program meets specifications act maintain approved municipal solid_waste program control hazardous disposal authorized state hazardous waste program establishes minimum requirements coal combustion residuals permit programs requires revised criteria established act apply programs landfills surface impoundments land based units receive coal combustion residuals structures designed constructed maintained provide containment maximum volumes coal combustion residuals appropriate structure programs apply revised criteria surface impoundments new structures receive coal combustion residuals act enactment constructed base located minimum feet upper limit natural water table authorizes state agency heads require action correct structural integrity deficiencies according schedule structures classified posing high hazard potential pursuant guidelines published federal_emergency_management_agency fema entitled federal guidelines dam safety hazard potential classification system dams state agency heads require structure close deficiency corrected according schedule states inspect structures implement enforce permit program states address wind dispersal dust coal combustion residuals requiring dust control measures prescribes revised criteria programs respect design groundwater monitoring corrective action closure post closure structures location restrictions new structures floodplains wetlands fault areas seismic impact zones unstable areas criteria air quality financial assurance surface water record keeping criteria run run control systems landfills land based units surface impoundments receive coal combustion residuals run control systems surface impoundments authorizes states determine criteria needed management coal combustion residuals permit program authorizes administrator treat state determination deficiency accurately reflect needs management coal combustion residuals state requires administrator provide state notice opportunity remedy deficiencies requires administrator implement program state governor notifies administrator state implement program state notified fails remedy program deficiencies state notifies administrator longer implement program sets forth requirements concerning resumption implementation states requires time period method structure closure set forth schedule closure plan takes account site specific characteristics structure directs closure plan surface impoundment require removal liquid stabilization remaining waste necessary support final cover prohibits administrator applying programs utilization placement storage coal combustion residuals surface mining reclamation operations prohibits act construed alter epa regulatory determination entitled notice regulatory determination wastes combustion fossil fuels fossil fuel combustion wastes addressed determination warrant regulation act title environmental streamlining sec declares congressional policy national interest expedite delivery surface_transportation projects substantially reducing length environmental review process projects sec exempts environmental reviews approvals licensing permit requirements specified laws road highway bridge operation construction damaged emergency disaster reconstructed location dimensions design disaster sec authorizes state expense acquire real property interests approved surface_transportation project completion environmental review process nepa project affecting subsequent project approval state federal agency authorizes secretary use federal funds state early acquisition real property interests surface_transportation project sec authorizes state expense carry design activities project completion review process project nepa affecting subsequent project approvals authorizes reimbursement design costs state provided certain conditions met sec revises competitive bidding requirements contracts construction surface_transportation projects repeals prohibition commencement final design surface_transportation project design build contract compliance certain nepa requirements directs secretary issue revised regulations permit state transportation department local transportation agency design build contractor proceed expense design activities surface_transportation project completion nepa review process project affecting subsequent project approval authorizes contracting agency competitively award phase contract preconstruction construction services surface_transportation projects proceed expense design activities completion review process nepa projects affecting subsequent project approvals sec declares certain historic preservation requirements public lands wildlife waterfowl refuges historic sites shall considered satisfied treatment agreed memorandum agreement invited mandatory signatories including advisory_council historic preservation participating accordance national_historic_preservation_act sec declares secretary approval surface_transportation project shall considered federal action purposes environmental review nepa projects receiving federal aid highway funds total estimated project costs million sec prescribes procedures expediting environmental review surface_transportation projects sec declares sale lease historic property state listed national register historic places shall considered adverse effect property purposes preservation requirements national_historic_preservation_act sec authorizes federal lead agency department_of_transportation dot project sponsor request adopt use planning product decisionmaking process integrates planning environmental review process surface_transportation project nepa proceedings sec authorizes state metropolitan planning organization mpo statewide metropolitan transportation planning process develop programmatic mitigation plans address potential environmental impacts future transportation projects sec revises requirements state assumption responsibility designating activities inclusion classes action categorically excluded involving significant environmental impact requirements environmental assessments environmental impact statements removes limitation types activities specifically designated secretary allows state designate type activity categorical exclusion classification appropriate prohibits secretary requiring state condition assuming responsibility categorical exclusions forego project delivery methods permissible highway projects sec revises makes permanent surface_transportation project delivery pilot program makes states eligible participate program current law states including alaska california ohio oklahoma texas participate program sec directs secretary establish program eliminate duplicative environmental reviews approvals state federal law surface_transportation projects authorizes state use state environmental review approval laws procedures consistent certain requirements lieu federal environmental laws regulations sec directs federal_highway_administration fhwa request state transportation department enter agreement authorize state carry legal sufficiency reviews environmental impact statements environmental assessments nepa accordance specified requirements sec directs secretary treat activity carried federal aid highway program surface_transportation project right way class action categorically excluded federal environmental assessment environmental impact statement requirements sec requires environmental review process surface_transportation project completed days notice project initiation published federal_register sec requires secretary establish alternative relocation payment process payment relocation assistance persons displaced federally assisted programs projects amends uniform relocation assistance real property acquisition policies act provide increases payments displacing agency relocation expenses displaced farms nonprofit organizations small businesses replacement housing displaced homeowners certain tenants requires federal agency responsible funding carrying relocation acquisition activities adequately trained personnel resources necessary manage oversee agency relocation acquisition program requires agency serving lead agency transfer lead agency support training assistance coordination activities


Summary: Repeals the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) prescribe regulations to require passenger motor vehicle dealers to distribute to prospective buyers information comparing insurance costs for different makes and models of passenger motor vehicles based on damage susceptibility and crashworthiness.

repeals requirement secretary transportation dot prescribe regulations require passenger motor vehicle dealers distribute prospective buyers information comparing insurance costs different makes models passenger motor vehicles based damage susceptibility


Summary: Repeals the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) prescribe regulations to require passenger motor vehicle dealers to distribute to prospective buyers information comparing insurance costs for different makes and models of passenger motor vehicles based on damage susceptibility and crashworthiness. Declares any regulations promulgated pursuant to that requirement to have no force or effect. Directs the Secretary, after providing for public comment, to study and report to Congress on the most useful data, format, and method for providing simple and understandable damage susceptibility information to consumers.

repeals requirement secretary transportation dot prescribe regulations require passenger motor vehicle dealers distribute prospective buyers information comparing insurance costs different makes models passenger motor vehicles based damage susceptibility declares regulations promulgated pursuant requirement force effect directs secretary providing public comment study report congress useful data format method providing simple understandable damage susceptibility information consumers


Summary: Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule entitled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies," or any substantially similar regulation, regarding product class 7 (certain high-energy battery chargers described in such proposed rule).

prohibits secretary energy finalizing implementing enforcing proposed rule entitled energy conservation program energy conservation standards battery external power supplies substantially similar regulation product class certain high energy battery described proposed rule


Summary: Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2012 - Repeals the prohibition against a motor vehicle safety standard's requiring or allowing a manufacturer to comply with it by using a buzzer designed to indicate a safety belt is not in use, except a buzzer that operates only during the eight-second period after the ignition is turned to the "start" or "on" position. (Thus allows manufacturers to comply with the standard by using any sort of buzzer.) Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT), with respect to odometer disclosures required when ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred, to prescribe regulations permitting any written disclosures or notices and related matters to be provided electronically. Increases civil penalties (including damages) for violations of federal prohibitions against tampering with odometers. Prohibits a person from selling, offering for sale, introducing in interstate commerce, or importing into the United States motor vehicles or equipment about which a notice of a defect or order of noncompliance with federal motor vehicle safety requirements has been issued. Prescribes conditions on the importation of vehicles and equipment. Requires an officer or employee designated by the Secretary to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) for inspections and sampling of motor vehicle equipment being offered for import to determine compliance with federal transportation law. Directs the Secretary to: (1) require motor vehicle safety recall information be made available to the public on the Internet, and (2) publicize the means for contacting a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) motor vehicle safety defect hotline for manufacturer, dealer, and mechanic personnel. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations to require passenger motor vehicle manufacturers to affix, in a readily accessible location, a device that provides information on how to submit a safety-related motor vehicle defect complaint to NHTSA. Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on the quality of data collected through the National Automotive Sampling System, including the Special Crash Investigations Program. Declares that filing for bankruptcy shall not negate a manufacturer's duty to comply with motor vehicle safety requirements for the recall of defective motor vehicle and motor vehicle equipment. Directs the Secretary to establish within NHTSA a Council for Vehicle Electronics, Vehicle Software, and Emerging Technologies. Directs the Secretary to complete an examination of the need for safety standards with regard to electronic systems in passenger motor vehicles. Directs the Secretary to modify federal motor vehicle safety standards to: (1) improve the protection of children seated in child restraint systems during side impact crashes, (2) improve the ease of use of child restraint anchorage systems, and (3) provide a safety belt use warning system for designated seating positions in the rear seat.

motor vehicle safety act repeals prohibition motor vehicle safety standard requiring allowing manufacturer comply designed indicate safety belt use operates second period ignition turned start position allows manufacturers comply standard directs secretary transportation dot respect disclosures required ownership motor vehicle transferred prescribe regulations permitting written disclosures notices related matters provided electronically increases civil penalties including damages violations federal prohibitions tampering prohibits person selling offering sale introducing interstate commerce importing united_states motor vehicles equipment notice defect order noncompliance federal motor vehicle safety requirements issued prescribes conditions importation vehicles equipment requires officer employee designated secretary enter memorandum understanding secretary homeland_security dhs inspections sampling motor vehicle equipment offered import determine compliance federal transportation law directs secretary require motor vehicle safety recall information available public internet publicize means contacting national_highway_traffic_safety_administration nhtsa motor vehicle safety defect hotline manufacturer dealer personnel directs secretary issue regulations require passenger motor vehicle manufacturers affix readily accessible location device provides information submit safety related motor vehicle defect complaint nhtsa directs secretary report specified congressional committees quality data collected national automotive sampling system including special crash investigations program declares filing bankruptcy shall manufacturer duty comply motor vehicle safety requirements recall defective motor vehicle motor vehicle equipment directs secretary establish nhtsa council vehicle electronics vehicle software emerging technologies directs secretary complete examination need safety standards regard electronic systems passenger motor vehicles directs secretary modify federal motor vehicle safety standards improve protection children child restraint systems impact crashes improve ease use child restraint anchorage systems provide safety belt use warning system designated seating positions rear seat


Summary: Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to reduce the amount apportioned for a surface transportation program, project, or activity for FY2012 by amounts apportioned or allocated under the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 for the period from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012. Prescribes a special rule to provide that the amendments made by this Act shall cease to be effective upon enactment of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through July 15, 2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Includes among extended funds those for: (1) the surface transportation research, development, and deployment program; (2) training and education; (3) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (4) university transportation research; and (5) intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research. Subjects funding for such programs generally to the same manner of distribution, administration, limitation, and availability for obligation, however, at 289/366 of the total amount, as funds authorized to be appropriated for such programs and activities out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for FY2011. Subjects contract authority, however, between October 1, 2011, and July 15, 2012, for such programs to a specified pro rata limitation on obligations included in any Act making appropriations for FY2012 or a portion of that fiscal year. Waives this obligation limitation, though, for emergency relief and for the equity bonus program. Extends the allocation of certain transportation program funds to: (1) states for specific programs, including the Interstate and National Highway System program, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program, the highway safety improvement program, the Surface Transportation program, and the Highway Bridge program; and (2) the territories and Puerto Rico. Prohibits use of program funds for a high-speed MAGLEV system between Las Vegas, Nevada, and Anaheim, California. Authorizes appropriations from the HTF (other than the Mass Transit Account) for administrative expenses of the federal-aid highway program for the period from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012. Terminates the surface transportation project delivery pilot program on September 30, 2012. Amends SAFETEA-LU to extend, from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012, the authorization of appropriations for specified National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety programs (including NHTSA administrative expenses) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs. Extends for the same period the funding for hazardous materials (hazmat) research projects. Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to continue, from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012, the authorized distribution of funds under such Act for coastal wetlands, recreational boating safety, projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 19921, boating infrastructure projects, and the National Outreach and Communications Program. Extends the set-aside for administrative expenses for carrying out such projects. Extends, from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012, the allocation of capital investment grant funds for federal transit programs, including the metropolitan planning program and the state planning and research program. Extends the special rule authority of the Secretary to award urbanized area formula grants to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000. Allocates, from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012, certain amounts for formula and bus grants and capital investment grants for: (1) certain new fixed guideway capital projects; (2) new fixed guideway ferry systems and extension projects in Alaska and Hawaii; (3) payments to the Denali Commission for docks, waterfront development projects, and related transportation infrastructure; (4) ferry boats or ferry terminal facilities; (5) a set-aside for the national fuel cell bus technology development program; (6) projects in nonurbanized areas; (7) intermodal terminal projects; and (8) bus testing. Extends the apportionment of nonurbanized area formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations. Extends, from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012, the apportionment of capital investment grant funds for certain fixed guideway modernization projects. Extends for that same period the authorization appropriations from the HTF Mass Transit Account for: (1) formula and bus grant projects, (2) capital investment grants, (3) transit research, and (4) administration expenses. Extends, from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012, certain SAFETEA-LU programs, including: (1) the contracted paratransit pilot program, (2) the public-private partnership pilot program, (3) project authorizations for final design and construction and preliminary engineering of specified fixed guideway projects, and (4) the elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities pilot program. Extends certain allocations for national research and technology programs. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through July 15, 2012, authority for expenditures from the: (1) HTF Highway and Mass Transit accounts, (2) Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and (3) Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund. Extends through July 15, 2012, excise taxes on: (1) fuel used by certain buses, (2) certain alcohol fuels, (3) gasoline (other than aviation gasoline) and diesel fuel or kerosene, (4) certain heavy trucks and trailers, and (5) tires. Extends the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund tax. Extends through July 15, 2012, the exemptions from excise taxes on: (1) certain sales, and (2) motor vehicles used by a state and local government. Extends the transfer of: (1) certain highway excise taxes to the HTF, and (2) motorboat fuel taxes from the HTF into the land and water conservation fund.

temporary surface_transportation extension act directs secretary transportation dot reduce apportioned surface_transportation program project activity fy2012 amounts apportioned allocated surface_transportation extension act period october june prescribes special rule provide amendments act shall cease effective enactment moving ahead progress 21st century act amends surface_transportation extension act continue july authorizes appropriations date specified federal aid highway programs safe accountable flexible efficient transportation equity act legacy users safetea safetea technical corrections act intermodal surface_transportation efficiency_act transportation equity act 21st century includes extended funds surface_transportation research development deployment program training education bureau transportation statistics university transportation research transportation systems research subjects funding programs generally manner distribution administration limitation availability obligation total funds authorized appropriated programs activities highway_trust_fund htf fy2011 subjects contract authority october july programs specified pro rata limitation obligations included act making appropriations fy2012 portion fiscal year waives obligation limitation emergency relief equity bonus program extends allocation certain transportation program funds states specific programs including interstate national highway system program congestion mitigation air quality improvement program highway safety improvement program surface_transportation program highway bridge program territories puerto_rico prohibits use program funds high speed system las_vegas nevada california authorizes appropriations htf mass transit account administrative expenses federal aid highway program period october july terminates surface_transportation project delivery pilot program september amends safetea extend october july authorization appropriations specified national_highway_traffic_safety_administration nhtsa safety programs including nhtsa administrative expenses federal_motor_carrier_safety_administration fmcsa programs extends period funding hazardous materials hazmat research projects amends dingell-johnson_sport_fish_restoration_act continue october july authorized distribution funds act coastal wetlands recreational boating safety projects clean vessel act boating infrastructure projects national outreach communications program extends set aside administrative expenses carrying projects extends october july allocation capital investment grant funds federal transit programs including metropolitan planning program state planning research program extends special rule authority secretary award urbanized area formula_grants finance operating cost equipment facilities use public transportation urbanized area population allocates october july certain amounts formula bus grants capital investment grants certain new fixed guideway capital projects new fixed guideway ferry systems extension projects alaska hawaii payments denali_commission docks waterfront development projects related transportation infrastructure ferry boats ferry terminal facilities set aside national fuel cell bus technology development program projects nonurbanized areas intermodal terminal projects bus testing extends apportionment nonurbanized area formula_grants public transportation indian reservations extends october july apportionment capital investment grant funds certain fixed guideway modernization projects extends period authorization appropriations htf mass transit account formula bus grant projects capital investment grants transit research administration expenses extends october july certain safetea programs including contracted pilot program public private partnership pilot program project authorizations final design construction preliminary engineering specified fixed guideway projects elderly individuals individuals disabilities pilot program extends certain allocations national research technology programs amends_the_internal_revenue_code extend july authority expenditures htf highway mass transit accounts sport_fish_restoration boating_trust_fund leaking underground storage tank trust_fund extends july excise taxes fuel certain buses certain alcohol fuels gasoline aviation gasoline diesel fuel kerosene certain heavy trucks trailers tires extends leaking underground storage tank trust_fund tax extends july exemptions excise taxes certain sales motor vehicles state local government extends transfer certain highway excise taxes htf fuel taxes htf land_and_water_conservation_fund


Summary: Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to reduce the amount apportioned for a surface transportation program, project, or activity for FY2012 by amounts apportioned or allocated under the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 for the period from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012. Prescribes a special rule to provide that the amendments made by this Act shall cease to be effective upon enactment of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through July 15, 2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Includes among extended funds those for: (1) the surface transportation research, development, and deployment program; (2) training and education; (3) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (4) university transportation research; and (5) intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research. Subjects funding for such programs generally to the same manner of distribution, administration, limitation, and availability for obligation, however, at 289/366 of the total amount, as funds authorized to be appropriated for such programs and activities out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for FY2011. Subjects contract authority, however, between October 1, 2011, and July 15, 2012, for such programs to a specified pro rata limitation on obligations included in any Act making appropriations for FY2012 or a portion of that fiscal year. Waives this obligation limitation, though, for emergency relief and for the equity bonus program. Extends the allocation of certain transportation program funds to: (1) states for specific programs, including the Interstate and National Highway System program, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program, the highway safety improvement program, the Surface Transportation program, and the Highway Bridge program; and (2) the territories and Puerto Rico. Prohibits use of program funds for a high-speed MAGLEV system between Las Vegas, Nevada, and Anaheim, California. Authorizes appropriations from the HTF (other than the Mass Transit Account) for administrative expenses of the federal-aid highway program for the period from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012. Terminates the surface transportation project delivery pilot program on September 30, 2012. Amends SAFETEA-LU to extend, from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012, the authorization of appropriations for specified National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety programs (including NHTSA administrative expenses) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs. Extends for the same period the funding for hazardous materials (hazmat) research projects. Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to continue, from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012, the authorized distribution of funds under such Act for coastal wetlands, recreational boating safety, projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 19921, boating infrastructure projects, and the National Outreach and Communications Program. Extends the set-aside for administrative expenses for carrying out such projects. Extends, from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012, the allocation of capital investment grant funds for federal transit programs, including the metropolitan planning program and the state planning and research program. Extends the special rule authority of the Secretary to award urbanized area formula grants to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000. Allocates, from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012, certain amounts for formula and bus grants and capital investment grants for: (1) certain new fixed guideway capital projects; (2) new fixed guideway ferry systems and extension projects in Alaska and Hawaii; (3) payments to the Denali Commission for docks, waterfront development projects, and related transportation infrastructure; (4) ferry boats or ferry terminal facilities; (5) a set-aside for the national fuel cell bus technology development program; (6) projects in nonurbanized areas; (7) intermodal terminal projects; and (8) bus testing. Extends the apportionment of nonurbanized area formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations. Extends, from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012, the apportionment of capital investment grant funds for certain fixed guideway modernization projects. Extends for that same period the authorization appropriations from the HTF Mass Transit Account for: (1) formula and bus grant projects, (2) capital investment grants, (3) transit research, and (4) administration expenses. Extends, from October 1, 2011, through July 15, 2012, certain SAFETEA-LU programs, including: (1) the contracted paratransit pilot program, (2) the public-private partnership pilot program, (3) project authorizations for final design and construction and preliminary engineering of specified fixed guideway projects, and (4) the elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities pilot program. Extends certain allocations for national research and technology programs.

temporary surface_transportation extension act directs secretary transportation dot reduce apportioned surface_transportation program project activity fy2012 amounts apportioned allocated surface_transportation extension act period october june prescribes special rule provide amendments act shall cease effective enactment moving ahead progress 21st century act amends surface_transportation extension act continue july authorizes appropriations date specified federal aid highway programs safe accountable flexible efficient transportation equity act legacy users safetea safetea technical corrections act intermodal surface_transportation efficiency_act transportation equity act 21st century includes extended funds surface_transportation research development deployment program training education bureau transportation statistics university transportation research transportation systems research subjects funding programs generally manner distribution administration limitation availability obligation total funds authorized appropriated programs activities highway_trust_fund htf fy2011 subjects contract authority october july programs specified pro rata limitation obligations included act making appropriations fy2012 portion fiscal year waives obligation limitation emergency relief equity bonus program extends allocation certain transportation program funds states specific programs including interstate national highway system program congestion mitigation air quality improvement program highway safety improvement program surface_transportation program highway bridge program territories puerto_rico prohibits use program funds high speed system las_vegas nevada california authorizes appropriations htf mass transit account administrative expenses federal aid highway program period october july terminates surface_transportation project delivery pilot program september amends safetea extend october july authorization appropriations specified national_highway_traffic_safety_administration nhtsa safety programs including nhtsa administrative expenses federal_motor_carrier_safety_administration fmcsa programs extends period funding hazardous materials hazmat research projects amends dingell-johnson_sport_fish_restoration_act continue october july authorized distribution funds act coastal wetlands recreational boating safety projects clean vessel act boating infrastructure projects national outreach communications program extends set aside administrative expenses carrying projects extends october july allocation capital investment grant funds federal transit programs including metropolitan planning program state planning research program extends special rule authority secretary award urbanized area formula_grants finance operating cost equipment facilities use public transportation urbanized area population allocates october july certain amounts formula bus grants capital investment grants certain new fixed guideway capital projects new fixed guideway ferry systems extension projects alaska hawaii payments denali_commission docks waterfront development projects related transportation infrastructure ferry boats ferry terminal facilities set aside national fuel cell bus technology development program projects nonurbanized areas intermodal terminal projects bus testing extends apportionment nonurbanized area formula_grants public transportation indian reservations extends october july apportionment capital investment grant funds certain fixed guideway modernization projects extends period authorization appropriations htf mass transit account formula bus grant projects capital investment grants transit research administration expenses extends october july certain safetea programs including contracted pilot program public private partnership pilot program project authorizations final design construction preliminary engineering specified fixed guideway projects elderly individuals individuals disabilities pilot program extends certain allocations national research technology programs


Summary: Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to reduce the amount apportioned for a surface transportation program, project, or activity for FY2012 by amounts apportioned or allocated under the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 for the period from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012. Prescribes a special rule to provide that the amendments made by this Act shall cease to be effective upon enactment of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). Title I: Federal-Aid Highways - (Sec. 101) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through July 6, 2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Includes among extended funds those for: (1) the surface transportation research, development, and deployment program; (2) training and education; (3) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (4) university transportation research; and (5) intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research. Subjects funding for such programs generally to the same manner of distribution, administration, limitation, and availability for obligation, however, at 280/366 of the total amount, as funds authorized to be appropriated for such programs and activities out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for FY2011. Subjects contract authority, however, between October 1, 2011, and July 6, 2012, for such programs to a specified pro rata limitation on obligations included in any Act making appropriations for FY2012 or a portion of that fiscal year. Waives this obligation limitation, though, for emergency relief and for the equity bonus program. Extends the allocation of certain transportation program funds to: (1) states for specific programs, including the Interstate and National Highway System program, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program, the highway safety improvement program, the Surface Transportation program, and the Highway Bridge program; and (2) the territories and Puerto Rico. Prohibits use of program funds for a high-speed MAGLEV system between Las Vegas, Nevada, and Anaheim, California. Authorizes appropriations from the HTF (other than the Mass Transit Account) for administrative expenses of the federal-aid highway program for the period from October 1, 2011, through July 6, 2012. Terminates the surface transportation project delivery pilot program on September 30, 2012. Title II: Extension of Highway Safety Programs - (Sec. 201) Amends SAFETEA-LU to extend, from October 1, 2011, through July 6, 2012, the authorization of appropriations for specified National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety programs, including: (1) highway safety research and development, (2) the occupant protection incentive grant program, (3) the safety belt performance grant program, (4) state traffic safety information system improvements, (5) the alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures incentive grant program, (6) the National Driver Register, (7) the high visibility enforcement program, (8) motorcyclist safety, (9) the child safety and child booster seat safety incentive grant program, and (10) NHTSA administrative expenses. (Sec. 202) Extends for that same period the authorization of appropriations for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs, including: (1) motor carrier safety grants, (2) FMCSA administrative expenses, (3) commercial driver's license program improvement grants, (4) border enforcement grants, (5) performance and registration information system management grants, (6) commercial vehicle information systems and networks deployment grants, (7) safety data improvement grants, (8) a set-aside for high priority activities that improve commercial motor vehicle safety and compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety regulations, (9) a set-aside for new entrant motor carrier audit grants, (10) FMCSA and NHTSA outreach and education, (11) the commercial motor vehicle operators grant program, (12) the FMCSA's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, and (13) the working group for development of practices and procedures to enhance federal-state relations. (Sec. 203) Extends for the same period the funding for hazardous materials (hazmat) research projects. Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to continue, from October 1, 2011, through July 6, 2012, the authorized distribution of funds under such Act for coastal wetlands, recreational boating safety, projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 19921, boating infrastructure projects, and the National Outreach and Communications Program. Extends the set-aside for administrative expenses for carrying out such projects. Title III: Public Transportation Programs - (Sec. 301) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through July 6, 2012, the allocation of capital investment grant funds for federal transit programs, including the metropolitan planning program and the state planning and research program. (Sec. 302) Extends the special rule authority of the Secretary to award urbanized area formula grants to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000. (Sec. 303) Allocates, from October 1, 2011, through July 6, 2012, certain amounts for formula and bus grants and capital investment grants for: (1) certain new fixed guideway capital projects; (2) new fixed guideway ferry systems and extension projects in Alaska and Hawaii; (3) payments to the Denali Commission for docks, waterfront development projects, and related transportation infrastructure; (4) ferry boats or ferry terminal facilities; (5) a set-aside for the national fuel cell bus technology development program; (6) projects in nonurbanized areas; (7) intermodal terminal projects; and (8) bus testing. (Sec. 304) Extends the apportionment of nonurbanized area formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations. (Sec. 305) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through July 6, 2012, the apportionment of capital investment grant funds for certain fixed guideway modernization projects. Requires, however, the Secretary to apportion 76% of each dollar amount for such projects. (Sec. 306) Extends for that same period the authorization of appropriations from the HTF Mass Transit Account for: (1) formula and bus grant projects, including allocations for specified projects; (2) capital investment grants; (3) transit research, including allocations for transit cooperative research programs, the National Transit Institute, the university centers program, transportation projects to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the National Technical Assistance Center for senior transportation, and national research programs; and (4) administration expenses. (Sec. 307) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through July 6, 2012, certain SAFETEA-LU programs, including: (1) the contracted paratransit pilot program, (2) the public-private partnership pilot program, (3) project authorizations for final design and construction and preliminary engineering of specified fixed guideway projects, and (4) the elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities pilot program. Extends certain allocations for national research and technology programs. Title IV: Highway Trust Fund Extension - (Sec. 401) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through July 6, 2012, authority for expenditures from the: (1) HTF Highway and Mass Transit accounts, (2) Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and (3) Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund. (Sec. 402) Extends through July 6, 2012, excise taxes on: (1) fuel used by certain buses, (2) certain alcohol fuels, (3) gasoline (other than aviation gasoline) and diesel fuel or kerosene, (4) certain heavy trucks and trailers, and (5) tires. Extends the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund tax. Extends through July 6, 2012, the exemptions from excise taxes on: (1) certain sales, and (2) motor vehicles used by a state and local government. Extends the transfer of: (1) certain highway excise taxes to the HTF, and (2) motorboat fuel taxes from the HTF into the land and water conservation fund. Title V: Student Loans - (Sec. 501) Authorizes the Secretary of Education to delay the origination and disbursement of Direct Stafford loans to undergraduate students under the Higher Education Act of 1965 until enactment of MAP-21, except that the Secretary may only delay the origination and disbursement until July 6, 2012.

temporary surface_transportation extension act directs secretary transportation dot reduce apportioned surface_transportation program project activity fy2012 amounts apportioned allocated surface_transportation extension act period october june prescribes special rule provide amendments act shall cease effective enactment moving ahead progress 21st century act title federal aid highways sec amends surface_transportation extension act continue july authorizes appropriations date specified federal aid highway programs safe accountable flexible efficient transportation equity act legacy users safetea safetea technical corrections act intermodal surface_transportation efficiency_act transportation equity act 21st century includes extended funds surface_transportation research development deployment program training education bureau transportation statistics university transportation research transportation systems research subjects funding programs generally manner distribution administration limitation availability obligation total funds authorized appropriated programs activities highway_trust_fund htf fy2011 subjects contract authority october july programs specified pro rata limitation obligations included act making appropriations fy2012 portion fiscal year waives obligation limitation emergency relief equity bonus program extends allocation certain transportation program funds states specific programs including interstate national highway system program congestion mitigation air quality improvement program highway safety improvement program surface_transportation program highway bridge program territories puerto_rico prohibits use program funds high speed system las_vegas nevada california authorizes appropriations htf mass transit account administrative expenses federal aid highway program period october july terminates surface_transportation project delivery pilot program september title extension highway safety programs sec amends safetea extend october july authorization appropriations specified national_highway_traffic_safety_administration nhtsa safety programs including highway safety research development occupant protection incentive grant program safety belt performance grant program state traffic safety information system improvements alcohol impaired driving countermeasures incentive grant program national_driver_register high visibility enforcement program safety child safety child booster seat safety incentive grant program nhtsa administrative expenses sec extends period authorization appropriations federal_motor_carrier_safety_administration fmcsa programs including motor carrier safety grants fmcsa administrative expenses commercial driver license program improvement grants border enforcement grants performance registration information system management grants commercial vehicle information systems networks deployment grants safety data improvement grants set aside high priority activities improve commercial motor vehicle safety compliance commercial motor vehicle safety regulations set aside new entrant motor carrier audit grants fmcsa nhtsa outreach education commercial motor vehicle operators grant program fmcsa motor carrier safety advisory_committee working_group development practices procedures enhance federal state relations sec extends period funding hazardous materials hazmat research projects amends dingell-johnson_sport_fish_restoration_act continue october july authorized distribution funds act coastal wetlands recreational boating safety projects clean vessel act boating infrastructure projects national outreach communications program extends set aside administrative expenses carrying projects title iii public transportation programs sec extends october july allocation capital investment grant funds federal transit programs including metropolitan planning program state planning research program sec extends special rule authority secretary award urbanized area formula_grants finance operating cost equipment facilities use public transportation urbanized area population sec allocates october july certain amounts formula bus grants capital investment grants certain new fixed guideway capital projects new fixed guideway ferry systems extension projects alaska hawaii payments denali_commission docks waterfront development projects related transportation infrastructure ferry boats ferry terminal facilities set aside national fuel cell bus technology development program projects nonurbanized areas intermodal terminal projects bus testing sec extends apportionment nonurbanized area formula_grants public transportation indian reservations sec extends october july apportionment capital investment grant funds certain fixed guideway modernization projects requires secretary apportion dollar projects sec extends period authorization appropriations htf mass transit account formula bus grant projects including allocations specified projects capital investment grants transit research including allocations transit cooperative research programs national transit institute university centers program transportation projects comply americans disabilities act national technical assistance center senior transportation national research programs administration expenses sec extends october july certain safetea programs including contracted pilot program public private partnership pilot program project authorizations final design construction preliminary engineering specified fixed guideway projects elderly individuals individuals disabilities pilot program extends certain allocations national research technology programs title highway_trust_fund extension sec amends_the_internal_revenue_code extend july authority expenditures htf highway mass transit accounts sport_fish_restoration boating_trust_fund leaking underground storage tank trust_fund sec extends july excise taxes fuel certain buses certain alcohol fuels gasoline aviation gasoline diesel fuel kerosene certain heavy trucks trailers tires extends leaking underground storage tank trust_fund tax extends july exemptions excise taxes certain sales motor vehicles state local government extends transfer certain highway excise taxes htf fuel taxes htf land_and_water_conservation_fund title student loans sec authorizes secretary education delay origination disbursement direct_stafford loans undergraduate students higher education act enactment secretary delay origination disbursement july


Summary: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012 - Requires a rental company that receives a Secretary of Transportation (DOT) ordered notification from the manufacturer of a covered rental vehicle of equipment defect, or noncompliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards, during the vehicle rental period to contact the renter and any authorized driver of the vehicle about the defect or noncompliance. Covers a rental vehicle: (1) rated at 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or less, (2) rented without a driver for an initial term of under 4 months, and (3) that is part of a motor vehicle fleet of 5 or more motor vehicles used for rental purposes by a rental company. Authorizes a rental company that receives notification of a defect or the noncompliance of a new vehicle or new replacement vehicle equipment in the company's possession to rent such vehicle or equipment only if the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Prohibits a rental company from knowingly making inoperable any safety devices or elements of design installed on or in a compliant motor vehicle or vehicle equipment unless the company reasonably believes such vehicle or equipment will not be used when the devices or elements are inoperable. Authorizes the Secretary, upon request, to inspect records of a rental company with respect to a safety investigation. Authorizes the Secretary to require a rental company to keep records or make reports for purposes of compliance with federal motor vehicle safety orders or regulations. Authorizes the Secretary to study the effectiveness of the amendments made by this Act and of other activities of rental companies.

safe rental car act requires rental company receives secretary transportation dot ordered notification manufacturer covered rental vehicle equipment defect noncompliance federal motor vehicle safety standards vehicle rental period contact authorized driver vehicle defect noncompliance covers rental vehicle rated pounds gross vehicle weight rented driver initial term months motor vehicle fleet motor vehicles rental purposes rental company authorizes rental company receives notification defect noncompliance new vehicle new replacement vehicle equipment company possession rent vehicle equipment defect noncompliance remedied prohibits rental company knowingly making inoperable safety devices elements design installed compliant motor vehicle vehicle equipment company reasonably believes vehicle equipment devices elements inoperable authorizes secretary request inspect records rental company respect safety investigation authorizes secretary require rental company records reports purposes compliance federal motor vehicle safety orders regulations authorizes secretary study effectiveness amendments act activities rental companies


Summary: Remove Unnecessary Roadblocks to Local Transportation Safety Projects Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to issue categorical exclusions (that do not involve significant environmental impact) from the environmental assessment or environmental impact statement requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for highway safety improvement projects.

remove unnecessary local transportation safety projects act directs secretary transportation dot issue categorical exclusions involve significant environmental impact environmental assessment environmental impact statement requirements national_environmental_policy_act highway safety improvement projects


Summary: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that, with respect to maximum hours of service for drivers, on-duty time does not include waiting time at a natural gas or oil well site for operators of commercial motor vehicles transporting supplies, equipment, or materials, including sand or water, to or from a natural gas or oil well site. Applies this exclusion without regard to whether operators have received special training or operate vehicles specially constructed to service wells.

preserving jobs act directs secretary transportation ensure respect maximum hours service drivers duty time include waiting time natural gas oil site operators commercial motor vehicles transporting supplies equipment materials including sand water natural gas oil site applies exclusion regard operators received special training operate vehicles specially constructed service wells


Summary: Denali Commission Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (the Act) to revise requirements concerning the composition of the membership of the Denali Commission. Appoints Commission members to four-year terms. Directs the Commission, in carrying out construction projects or activities under the Act, to require a cost share of: (1) up to 50% of the total cost of the project or activity; or (2) up to 20% of the total cost of a project or activity carried out in a distressed community. Exempts preconstruction procedures from such cost share requirements. Requires the Commission to seek comments from rural Alaska communities and other stakeholder groups regarding rural development needs. Rewrites the duties of the Commission. Instructs Commission members to: (1) advise the Commission regarding coordinated infrastructure planning among and for rural Alaskan communities, the state of Alaska, federal agencies, and other governmental and nongovernmental entities; (2) annually establish a list of priorities of the Commission for such communities; and (3) review ongoing and completed Commission-funded projects and programs. Makes the Cochairperson responsible for Commission operational matters, including budgetary matters. Revises requirements regarding demonstration health projects. Authorizes appropriations. Rewrites provisions concerning the powers of the Commission. Requires the Commission to use the services of the Inspector General of the Department of Commerce. Makes permanent the authorization of appropriations for the Commission to carry out the Act. Repeals provisions regarding: (1) the exemption of the Commission from the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and (2) the Economic Development Committee. Requires the federal Cochairperson to establish a Budget Committee to serve the Commission.

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Summary: Sustainable, Livable And Green (S.L.A.G.) Highway Construction Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish in the Office of Pavement Technology of the Federal Highway Administration the position of Recovered Mineral Component Ombudsman to: (1) act as a liaison between the states and the DOT on federally funded highway projects; (2) encourage states to use recovered mineral component (RMC) to drive down costs and be more environmentally sensitive; and (3) provide information on projects that use RMC, its safety, and training and educational seminars on RMC environmental benefits. Urges the Secretary to amend comprehensive procurement guidelines for federally-funded asphalt and concrete highway projects to include specifications that encourage the use of such RMCs as ground granulated blast furnace slag, blast furnace slag aggregate, and steel furnace slag aggregate. Requires the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish standards to ensure that the use of RMCs does not violate the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or any other environmental law.

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Summary: Stop Excessive Toll Hikes Act - Revises urbanized area formula grant eligibility requirements to allow a recipient (person, entity, or state or regional authority) to receive such a grant only if it certifies that it has not raised the maximum tolls for any bridge or tunnel by more than 10% during the previous 5 fiscal years.

stop excessive toll act revises urbanized area formula grant eligibility requirements allow recipient person entity state regional authority receive grant certifies raised maximum tolls bridge tunnel previous fiscal years


Summary: Maximize Our Highways Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to study the economically beneficial uses of rights-of-way associated with federal-aid highways, including: (1) the identification of economically beneficial activities that may be carried out to ensure those rights-of-way are used in the most economically beneficial manner; and (2) an analysis of the costs and benefits of, barriers to, and revenue generated by carrying out such activities.

maximize highways act directs secretary transportation dot study economically beneficial uses rights way associated federal aid highways including identification economically beneficial activities carried ensure rights way economically beneficial manner analysis costs benefits barriers revenue generated carrying activities


Summary: Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to carry out a pilot program to study the benefits of using hair specimens to conduct preemployment controlled substances tests of commercial motor vehicle operators. Directs the Secretary to develop guidelines, protocols, and standards for such tests.

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Summary: Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) establish a pilot program to be known as the Road User Fee Pilot Project to study alternatives to the system of taxing motor vehicle fuels, including alternatives based upon the mileage of vehicles subject to tax (miles based program); (2) coordinate with technology, transportation system, and environmental working groups in carrying out the pilot program; and (3) establish a grant program to aid in the development of onboard technologies necessary for a miles based program.

directs secretary treasury establish pilot program known road user fee pilot project study alternatives system taxing motor vehicle fuels including alternatives based mileage vehicles subject tax miles based program coordinate technology transportation system environmental working groups carrying pilot program establish grant program aid development onboard technologies necessary miles based program


Summary: Extends to all portions of the Interstate Highway System in the states of Maine and Vermont the application of their respective state vehicle weight limit laws and regulations in lieu of federal vehicle weight limits.

extends portions interstate highway system states maine vermont application respective state vehicle weight limit laws regulations lieu federal vehicle weight limits


Summary: Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011 - Requires automobile manufacturers to ensure that at least 50% of 2014 and 2015 model year automobiles and light duty trucks manufactured for sale in the United States are dual fueled (capable of operating on alternative fuel and on gasoline or diesel fuel or a mixture of biodiesel and diesel fuel). Increases the minimum to 90% for later model years. (Excludes automobiles and light duty trucks that operate only on electricity.)

dual fuel vehicle act requires automobile manufacturers ensure model year automobiles light duty trucks manufactured sale united_states dual fueled capable operating alternative fuel gasoline diesel fuel mixture biodiesel diesel fuel increases minimum later model years excludes automobiles light duty trucks operate electricity


Summary: Freedom from Tolls Act of 2011 - Prohibits the use of highway funds to impose a toll on any segment of a federal-aid system highway that as of enactment of this Act: (1) has had its construction completed, (2) is not tolled, (3) was constructed with federal assistance, and (4) is in actual operation. Excepts from this prohibition, thus allowing tolls on, high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes as well as any highway segment that, as of the date on which a toll is imposed on it, will have the same number of non-toll lanes as were in existence before that date. Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to decrease from three to two the number of facilities a state may establish on a highway, bridge, or tunnel on the Interstate System to collect tolls for reconstructing and rehabilitating Interstate highway corridors under the Interstate System reconstruction and rehabilitation pilot program.

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Summary: Redistribution of Unspent Earmarks Act of 2011 - Requires unobligated highway project amounts made available from the Highway Trust Fund through an earmark for FY2008 or a preceding fiscal year to be: (1) returned to the transportation department of the state in which such earmarks were directed to be used, and (2) redistributed by the state for expeditious use for other federally-approved state transportation projects.

redistribution unspent earmarks act requires unobligated highway project amounts available highway_trust_fund earmark fy2008 preceding fiscal year returned transportation department state earmarks directed state expeditious use federally approved state transportation projects


Summary: Use It or Lose It Act of 2011 - Requires highway project amounts made available from the Highway Trust Fund through an earmark to be obligated within three years after the date such earmarked amounts are first made available. Requires amounts not obligated within three years of the earmark to be: (1) released to the transportation department of the state with jurisdiction over the original recipient of the earmark, and (2) redistributed by the state for expeditious use for other federally-approved state transportation projects.

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