; and (2) to collect fees on behalf of the Secretary in accordance with subsection (e); and (3) to use any fees collected in accordance with that subsection. (e) Fee system (1) In general The Secretary or the authorized operator, as applicable, may charge a reasonable fee for use of the information system. (2) Amount of fees The total amount of fees collected under this subsection shall equal, as nearly as possible, the total amount necessary for the purposes and uses described in paragraph (3)(B). (3) Use of fees Fees collected under this subsection shall— (A) be credited to— (i) an appropriation account; or (ii) an account designated by the authorized operator; and (B) be available only for the purposes of operating, maintaining, developing, modernizing, or enhancing, or any other use relating to, the information system, including for personnel and administration costs relating to the information system. (4) Availability of amounts Fees collected under this subsection shall remain available until expended for a purpose or use described in paragraph (3)(B). (5) Authorized operator If the Secretary designates an authorized operator under subsection (d)— (A) the Secretary shall not be charged a fee for access to, use of, or data in the information system; and (B) the Secretary shall have access to fee statements on a quarterly basis. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 31311(a)(21) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking By the date established by the Secretary under section 31309(e)(4), the State shall be operating and inserting The State shall operate .