; and (B) based on the submission under paragraph (1)(B) otherwise verifies that the low-emissions cement, concrete, asphalt binder, or asphalt mixture is a conforming low-emissions cement, concrete, asphalt binder, or asphalt mixture. (e) Preference criteria In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall prioritize the award of advance purchase commitments based on the following factors: (1) The degree of greenhouse gas emissions reduced during or in connection with the production of the applicable conforming low-emissions cement, concrete, asphalt binder, or asphalt mixture. (2) The anticipated suitability of the conforming low-emissions cement, concrete, asphalt binder, or asphalt mixture for its intended use. (3) The potential of the advance purchase commitment to increase the availability of, or financing for, conforming low-emissions cement, concrete, asphalt binder, or asphalt mixtures. (4) The utilization or mineralization of carbon dioxide in the conforming low-emissions cement, concrete, or asphalt mixture, subject to the condition that the utilization or mineralization of the carbon dioxide does not lead to positive net carbon dioxide emissions. (f) Assignability A contract entered into or material purchased pursuant to this section may be assigned to a State department of transportation or a local transportation authority at the discretion of the Secretary. (g) Clarification Any update or revision to the threshold established by the Secretary of Energy under section 458(i)(2) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 shall not affect or otherwise apply to any advance purchase commitment awarded under the program before the date of that update or revision. (h) Funding The Secretary shall carry out this section using amounts otherwise available to the Secretary. 7. Interagency Task Force for Concrete and Asphalt Innovation (a) In general The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation, the Administrator of General Services, the Secretary of Defense, the Director of the