; (C) independent, peer-reviewed— (i) studies, including, where appropriate, statistically significant findings; and (ii) scientific, technical, and economic findings, including, where appropriate, statistically significant findings; and (D) evidence that accurately and completely reflects the need for or effects of the rule, as applicable. (3) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection may be construed to authorize the Secretary to propose or adopt a regulation based on less stringent information standards than required under other law. . (b) Table of contents The table of contents for chapter 201 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 20121 the following: 20122. Data transparency and quality. . 112. Performance-based regulations (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 201, as amended by section 111, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 20123. Performance-based regulations (a) In general Before proposing or adopting a rule under this subtitle, the Secretary of Transportation shall consider an approach to the rule that specifies performance objectives rather than identifies or requires the specific manner of compliance that a regulated entity must adopt. (b) Explanation If the Secretary selects a prescriptive or nonperformance-based approach to the rule, the Secretary shall include— (1) in the summary section of the preamble a statement that the selected approach is prescriptive or nonperformance-based