(LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS)

(HIGHWAY TRUST FUND)

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                         Liquidation of contractauthorization Limitation on obligations 

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Appropriations, 2006                               $4,000,000                $3,960,000 

Budget estimate, 2007                               4,000,000                 4,000,000 

House allowance                                     4,000,000                 4,000,000 

Committee recommendation                            4,000,000                 4,000,000 

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This account provides funding to implement and operate the Problem Driver Pointer System [PDPS] and improve traffic safety by assisting State motor vehicle administrators in communicating effectively and efficiently with other States to identify drivers whose licenses have been suspended or revoked for serious traffic offenses such as driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION)

The Committee recommends a liquidation of contract authorization of $4,000,000 for payment on obligations incurred in carryout provisions of the National Driver Register Act. The recommended liquidating cash appropriation is equal to the budget estimate and is equal to the fiscal year 2006 enacted level.

LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS

The Committee recommends a limitation on obligations of $4,000,000 for the National Driver Register. The recommended limitation is the same as the budget request and is $40,000 more than the fiscal year 2006 enacted level.

HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANTS

(LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION)

(HIGHWAY TRUST FUND)

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                         Limitation of contract authorization Limitation onobligations 

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Appropriations, 2006                             $578,176,000             $572,394,000 

Budget estimate, 2007                             583,750,000              583,750,000 

House allowance                                   587,750,000              587,750,000 

Committee recommendation                          583,750,000              583,750,000 

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

SAFETEA-LU reauthorizes three State grant programs: highway safety programs, occupant protection incentive grants, and alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures incentive grants; and authorizes for the first time an additional five State programs: safety belt performance grants, State traffic safety information systems improvement grants, high visibility enforcement program, child safety and child booster seat safety incentive grants, and motorcyclist safety grants.

The highway safety grant program under section 402 of title 23, United States Code SAFETEA-LU established a new safety belt performance incentive grant program under section 406 of title 23, United States Code; SAFETEA-LU also established a new program of incentive grants under section 408 of title 23, United States Code; SAFETEA-LU amended the alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures incentive grant program authorized by section 410 of title 23, United States Code; SAFETEA-LU establishes a new program to administer at least two high-visibility traffic safety law enforcement campaigns each year to achieve one or both of the following objectives: (1) reduce alcohol-impaired or drug-impaired operation of motor vehicles; and/or (2) increase the use of safety belts by occupants of motor vehicles.

Motorcyclist Safety- Section 2010 of SAFETEA-LU established a new program of incentive grants for motorcycle safety training and motorcyclist awareness programs. Section 2011 of SAFETEA-LU established a new incentive grant program these grants may be used only for child safety seat and child restraint programs.

Grant Administrative Expenses- Section 2001(a)(11) of SAFETEA-LU provides funding for salaries and operating expenses related to the administration of the grants programs and supports the national occupant protection user survey and highway safety research programs.