Reports and technical assistance

(a) In general Section 5326(c) of title 49, United States Code (as amended by section 5(a)(4)), is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Subsequent reports (A) Timing Not later than 180 days after receipt of the initial report under paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall establish a schedule for the submission of subsequent reports by each covered entity. (B) Contents Each subsequent report under this paragraph shall describe— (i) the progress of the covered entity in meeting the targets of the covered entity relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1), including any change in performance since the submission of the previous report; (ii) any revision of existing targets or establishment of new targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1); and (iii) any proposal for the revision of existing targets or the establishment of new targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1). (C) Technical assistance The Secretary shall provide technical assistance, including analytical tools, to assist a covered entity in— (i) reporting on performance under this paragraph; and (ii) establishing or revising performance targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1). (4) Other entities (A) In general With respect to any State or community that is not a covered entity, including a rural community or Tribal community, the Secretary shall provide technical assistance, including analytical tools, to assist those entities with reaching each of the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1). (B) Rule of construction Nothing in subparagraph (A) requires any entity described in that subparagraph to comply with the standards, performance measures, or reporting requirements under this subsection.. (b) Metropolitan transportation planning Section 5303(h)(2)(B)(i)(I) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking title 23, and inserting title 23 and section 5326,. (c) Conforming amendments (1) Section 134(h)(2)(B)(ii) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking 5326(c) and inserting 5326(d). (2) Section 135(d)(2)(B)(ii) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking 5326(c) and inserting 5326(d). (3) Section 5303(h)(2)(B)(ii) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 5326(c) and inserting 5326(d). (4) Section 5304(d)(2)(B)(ii) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 5326(c) and inserting 5326(d). (5) Section 5309(c)(1)(C) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 5326(c)(2) and inserting 5326(d)(2). (6) Section 5337(a)(4)(B) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 5326(d) and inserting 5326(e). (7) Section 24904(d)(2)(A) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 5326(a)(3) and inserting 5326(a)(6).