; (6) the extent to which the blocked crossing degrades the quality of life for the surrounding community; (7) the level of cooperation and measures the carrier has taken to reduce the instances and impact of blocked crossings; and (8) any other factor the Secretary considers necessary. (c) Secretary authority The Secretary may— (1) assess additional fines and requirements based upon part 209 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to effectively address and deter instances of persistently and/or egregiously blocked crossings; (2) require changes to operating practices, including train length, or procedures of a railroad, including a systematic audit, to reduce the instances of persistently and/or egregiously blocked crossings by said railroad; (3) require additional data reporting; (4) assess additional monetary penalties or compensation; and (5) additional measures needed to reduce or eliminate instances of persistently and/or egregiously blocked rail crossings. (d) Regulatory authority The Secretary may revise regulations as needed to enforce the provisions of this section. (e) Limit on secretary authority Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as allowing the Secretary or a railroad to not comply with— (1) section 21103 or a regulation issued pursuant to such section