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(i) the goals sought to be achieved under the program; and (ii) the performance measures that would be used to gauge the success made toward reaching those goals; and (C) such other information as the Secretary may require. (5) AUTOMATION.—Fees collected from motorists using an express lane shall be collected only through the use of noncash electronic technology that optimizes the free flow of traffic on the tolled facility. (6) INTEROPERABILITY.— (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate a final rule specifying requirements, standards, or performance specifications for automated toll collection systems implemented under this section. (B) DEVELOPMENT.—In developing that rule, which shall be designed to maximize the interoperability of electronic collection systems, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable— (i) seek to accelerate progress toward the national goal of achieving a nationwide interoperable electronic toll collection system; (ii) take into account the use of noncash electronic technology currently deployed within an appropriate geographical area of travel and the noncash electronic technology likely to be in use within the next 5 years; and (iii) seek to minimize additional costs and maximize convenience to users of toll facility and to the toll facility owner or operator. (7) REPORTING.— (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in cooperation with State and local agencies and other program participants and with opportunity for public comment, shall— (i) develop and publish performance goals for each express lane project; (ii) establish a program for regular monitoring and reporting on the achievement of performance goals, including— (I) effects on travel, traffic, and air quality; (II) distribution of benefits and burdens; (III) use of alternative transportation modes; and (IV) use of revenues to meet transportation or impact mitigation needs. (B) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives— (i) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, a report that describes in detail the uses of funds under this subsection in accordance with paragraph (8)(D); and (ii) not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 3 years thereafter, a report

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