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 PUBLIC LAW 109–59—AUG. 10, 2005

119 STAT. 1475

(vi) the equity and economic efficiency of each option; (vii) the flexibility of different options to allow various pricing alternatives to be implemented; and (viii) potential compatibility issues with State and local tax mechanisms under each alternative. (B) NEED AND REVENUE ANALYSIS.—In developing financing recommendations under this subsection, the Commission shall distinguish between— (i) the needs of, and revenues for, the surface transportation system that are eligible to receive funds from the Highway Trust Fund; and (ii) the needs for projects and programs that are not eligible to receive funds from the Highway Trust Fund. (8) TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—The Secretary shall establish a technical advisory committee, in a manner consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), to collect and evaluate technical input from— (A) appropriate Federal, State, and local officials with responsibility for transportation; (B) appropriate State and local elected officials; (C) transportation and trade associations; (D) emergency management officials; (E) freight providers; (F) the general public; and (G) other entities and persons determined to be appropriate by the Secretary to ensure a diverse range of views. (9) REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS.—Not later than July 1, 2007, the Commission shall submit to Congress— (A) a final report that contains a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Commission; and (B) the recommendations of the Commission for such legislation and administrative actions as the Commission considers to be appropriate. (10) POWERS OF THE COMMISSION.— (A) HEARINGS.—The Commission may hold such hearings, meet and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out this section. (B) INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES.— (i) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may secure directly from a Federal agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this section. (ii) PROVISION OF INFORMATION.—On request of the Chairperson of the Commission, the head of a Federal agency shall provide the requested information to the Commission. (C) POSTAL SERVICES.—The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other agencies of the Federal Government. (D) DONATIONS.—The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of donations of services or property. (11) COMMISSION PERSONNEL MATTERS.—

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