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PUBLIC LAW 109–59—AUG. 10, 2005 (e) FUNDING.— (1) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account), to carry out this section $500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2005 and 2006. (2) CONTRACT AUTHORITY.—Funds authorized by this section shall be available for obligation in the same manner and to the same extent as if such funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code; except that such funds shall remain available until expended and shall not be transferable.

Washington.

SEC. 1924. ALASKA WAY VIADUCT STUDY.

(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— (1) in 2001, the Alaska Way Viaduct, a critical segment of the National Highway System in Seattle, Washington, was seriously damaged by the Nisqually earthquake; (2) an effort to address the possible repair, retrofit, or replacement of the Viaduct that conforms with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) is underway; and (3) as a result of the efforts referred to in paragraph (2), a locally preferred alternative for the Viaduct is being developed. (b) STUDY.— (1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in cooperation with the Washington State department of transportation and the City of Seattle, Washington, shall conduct a comprehensive study to determine the specific damage to the Alaska Way Viaduct from the Nisqually earthquake of 2001 that contribute to the ongoing degradation of the Viaduct. (2) REQUIREMENTS.—The study under paragraph (1) shall— (A) identify any repair, retrofit, and replacement costs for the Viaduct that are eligible for additional assistance from the emergency fund authorized under section 125 of title 23, United States Code, consistent with the emergency relief manual governing eligible expenses from the emergency fund; and (B) determine the amount of assistance from the emergency fund for which the Viaduct is eligible. (c) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes the findings of the study. SEC. 1925. COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT STUDY.

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall conduct a study on— (1) the role of well-designed transportation projects in— (A) promoting economic development; (B) protecting public health, safety, and the environment; and (C) enhancing the architectural design and planning of communities; and (2) the positive economic, cultural, aesthetic, scenic, architectural, and environmental benefits of such projects for communities. (b) CONTENTS.—The study shall address the following:

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