; and (D) biennially report to such committees such recommendations as the Secretary may have for improvements of the program authorized by this section. (8) Fair and equitable basis Sums apportioned to a State under this section shall be made available for obligation throughout such State on a fair and equitable basis. (9) Periodic review of application procedures (A) In general Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, and periodically thereafter, the Secretary shall review the procedure used in approving or disapproving applications submitted under this section to determine what changes, if any, may be made to expedite such procedure. (B) Implementation of changes The Secretary shall implement the changes determined under subparagraph (A) as soon as possible. (C) Report to Congress Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress which describes such review and such changes, including any recommendations for legislative changes. (10) Credit for bridges not on Federal-aid highways (A) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to any project not on a Federal-aid highway for the replacement of a bridge or rehabilitation of a bridge that is wholly funded from State and local sources, is eligible for Federal funds under this section, is noncontroversial, is certified by the State to have been carried out in accordance with all standards applicable to such projects under this section, and is determined by the Secretary upon completion to be no longer a deficient bridge any amount expended after the date of enactment of this subsection from State and local sources for the project in excess of 20 percent of the cost of construction of the project may be credited to the non-Federal share of the cost of other bridge projects in the State that are eligible for Federal funds under this section. (B) Crediting Crediting described under subparagraph (A) shall be conducted in accordance with