§602. Determination of eligibility and project selection — Inbound Citations
23 U.S.C. § 602
Cited by 14 provisions in release 119-102.
Citations to 23 U.S.C. § 602 as a whole
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(iv) is composed of related highway, surface transportation, transit, rail, or intermodal capital improvement projects eligible for assistance under this section in order to meet the eligible project cost threshold under section 602, by grouping related projects together for that purpose, subject to the condition that the credit assistance for the projects is secured by a common pledge;
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(22) The term “TIFIA program” means the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program of the Department established under sections 602 through 609.
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(A) to finance eligible project costs of any project selected under section 602;
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(B) to refinance interim construction financing of eligible project costs of any project selected under section 602;
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(i) is selected under section 602; or
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(4) Subject to subsection (j), the Secretary may permit a State entering into a cooperative agreement under this section to establish a State infrastructure bank to deposit into the rural projects fund of the bank the proceeds of a secured loan made to the bank in accordance with sections 602 and 603.
Citations to §602(a)(5)(B)(iii)
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(B) In the case of a project capitalizing a rural projects fund, the maximum amount of a secured loan made to a State infrastructure bank shall be determined in accordance with section 602(a)(5)(B)(iii).
Citations to §602(b)(2)(A)
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(10) The term “master credit agreement” means a conditional agreement to extend credit assistance for a program of related projects secured by a common security pledge covered under section 602(b)(2)(A) or for a single project covered under section 602(b)(2)(B) that does not provide for a current obligation of Federal funds, and that would—(A) make contingent commitments of 1 or more secured loans or other Federal credit instruments at future dates, subject to—(i) the availability of future funds being made available to carry out the TIFIA program; and(ii) the satisfaction of all of the conditions for the provision of credit assistance under the TIFIA program, including section 603(b)(1);(B) establish the maximum amounts and general terms and conditions of the secured loans or other Federal credit instruments;(C) identify the 1 or more dedicated non-Federal revenue sources that will secure the repayment of the secured loans or secured Federal credit instruments;(D) provide for the obligation of funds for the secured loans or secured Federal credit instruments after all requirements have been met for the projects subject to the master credit agreement, including—(i) completion of an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);(ii) receiving an investment grade rating from a rating agency;(iii) compliance with such other requirements as are specified under the TIFIA program, including sections 602(c) and 603(b)(1); and(iv) the availability of funds to carry out the TIFIA program; and(E) require that contingent commitments result in a financial close and obligation of credit assistance not later than 5 years after the date of entry into the master credit agreement, or release of the commitment, unless otherwise extended by the Secretary.
Citations to §602(b)(2)(B)
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(10) The term “master credit agreement” means a conditional agreement to extend credit assistance for a program of related projects secured by a common security pledge covered under section 602(b)(2)(A) or for a single project covered under section 602(b)(2)(B) that does not provide for a current obligation of Federal funds, and that would—(A) make contingent commitments of 1 or more secured loans or other Federal credit instruments at future dates, subject to—(i) the availability of future funds being made available to carry out the TIFIA program; and(ii) the satisfaction of all of the conditions for the provision of credit assistance under the TIFIA program, including section 603(b)(1);(B) establish the maximum amounts and general terms and conditions of the secured loans or other Federal credit instruments;(C) identify the 1 or more dedicated non-Federal revenue sources that will secure the repayment of the secured loans or secured Federal credit instruments;(D) provide for the obligation of funds for the secured loans or secured Federal credit instruments after all requirements have been met for the projects subject to the master credit agreement, including—(i) completion of an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);(ii) receiving an investment grade rating from a rating agency;(iii) compliance with such other requirements as are specified under the TIFIA program, including sections 602(c) and 603(b)(1); and(iv) the availability of funds to carry out the TIFIA program; and(E) require that contingent commitments result in a financial close and obligation of credit assistance not later than 5 years after the date of entry into the master credit agreement, or release of the commitment, unless otherwise extended by the Secretary.
Citations to §602(b)(3)
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(3) Before entering into an agreement under this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and each rating agency providing a preliminary rating opinion letter under section 602(b)(3), shall determine an appropriate capital reserve subsidy amount for each line of credit, taking into account the rating opinion letter.
Citations to §602(b)(3)(B)
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(3) Before entering into an agreement under this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall determine an appropriate capital reserve subsidy amount for each secured loan, taking into account each rating letter provided by an agency under section 602(b)(3)(B).
Citations to §602(c)
Citations to §602(d)
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(B) Each report under paragraph (1) shall include copies of any correspondence provided to the project sponsor in accordance with section 602(d).