; and (J) other research areas, including human factors research, to identify and address emerging and future research needs related to freight transportation by all modes. (2) Program administration In carrying out the program under this section, the National Academy of Sciences shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that grants and contracts awarded under this section are selected through open competitions and merit review conducted on a regular basis. (3) Dissemination of research findings The National Academy of Sciences shall disseminate research findings to researchers, practitioners, and decisionmakers, including through conferences and seminars, field demonstrations, workshops, presentations, testimony to government officials, the Internet, publications for the general public, and other appropriate means. (e) Funding (1) Use of non-federal funds In addition to using funds authorized for this section, the National Academy of Sciences may seek and accept additional funding from non-Federal sources, including public and private entities. (2) Period of availability Amounts made available to carry out this section shall remain available until expended. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 70205. National cooperative freight transportation research program. . 207. Heavy Freight Autonomous Trucking Research Corridor (a) In general Subchapter 1 of chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 5507. Heavy Freight Autonomous Trucking Research Corridor (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2020, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a Heavy Freight Autonomous Trucking Research Initiative to lay the foundation for the broad scale adoption of autonomous freight trucking. (b) Responsibilities In carrying out the Initiative established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) support and