; and (B) for a State not described in subparagraph (A), the total Federal ; (8) by redesignating subsections (k) through (n) as subsections (l), (m), (n), and (p), respectively; (9) by inserting after subsection (j) the following: (k) Efficient use of non-Federal funds (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to approval by the Secretary under paragraph (2)(B), in the case of any grant for a project under this section, during the period beginning on the date on which the grant recipient is selected and ending on the date on which the grant agreement is signed— (A) the grant recipient may obligate and expend non-Federal funds with respect to the project for which the grant is provided; and (B) any non-Federal funds obligated or expended in accordance with subparagraph (A) shall be credited toward the non-Federal cost share for the project for which the grant is provided. (2) Requirements (A) Application In order to obligate and expend non-Federal funds under paragraph (1), the grant recipient shall submit to the Secretary a request to obligate and expend non-Federal funds under that paragraph, including— (i) a description of the activities the grant recipient intends to fund; (ii) a justification for advancing the activities described in clause (i), including an assessment of the effects to the project scope, schedule, and budget if the request is not approved; and (iii) the level of risk of the activities described in clause (i). (B) Approval The Secretary shall approve or disapprove each request submitted under subparagraph (A). (C) Compliance with applicable requirements Any non-Federal funds obligated or expended under paragraph (1) shall comply with all applicable requirements, including any requirements included in the grant agreement. (3) Effect The obligation or expenditure of any non-Federal funds in accordance with this subsection shall not— (A) affect the signing of a grant agreement or other applicable grant procedures with respect to the applicable grant