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§ 16103.
16103
Unlawful disclosure of information
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§ 16103. Unlawful disclosure of information (a) General Prohibition.— A pipeline carrier providing transportation subject to this part, or an officer, agent, or employee of that carrier, or another person authorized to receive information from that carrier, that knowingly discloses to another person, except the shipper...
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(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 931.)
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49 U.S.C. § 16104
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§ 16104.
16104
Disobedience to subpenas
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§ 16104. Disobedience to subpenas Whoever does not obey a subpena or requirement of the Board to appear and testify or produce records shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
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(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 931.)
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49 U.S.C. § 16105
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§ 16105.
16105
General criminal penalty when specific penalty not provided
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§ 16105. General criminal penalty when specific penalty not provided When another criminal penalty is not provided under this chapter, a pipeline carrier providing transportation subject to this part, and when that carrier is a corporation, a director or officer of the corporation, or a receiver, trustee, lessee, or pe...
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(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 931.)
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49 U.S.C. § 16106
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§ 16106.
16106
Punishment of corporation for violations committed by certain individuals
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§ 16106. Punishment of corporation for violations committed by certain individuals An act or omission that would be a violation of this subtitle if committed by a director, officer, receiver, trustee, lessee, agent, or employee of a pipeline carrier providing transportation or service subject to this part that is a cor...
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(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 931.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20101
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§ 20101.
20101
Purpose
null
§ 20101. Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to promote safety in every area of railroad operations and reduce railroad-related accidents and incidents.
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 863.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20102
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TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20102.
20102
Definitions
null
§ 20102. Definitions In this part— (1) “Class I railroad”, “Class II railroad”, and “Class III railroad” mean railroad carriers that have annual carrier operating revenues that meet the threshold amount for Class I carriers, Class II carriers, and Class III carriers, respectively, as determined by the Surface Transport...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 863; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, § 2(b), title IV, § 407, Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4850, 4886.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20103
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20103.
20103
General authority
null
§ 20103. General authority (a) Regulations and Orders.— The Secretary of Transportation, as necessary, shall prescribe regulations and issue orders for every area of railroad safety supplementing laws and regulations in effect on October 16, 1970. When prescribing a security regulation or issuing a security order that ...
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49 U.S.C. § 20104
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TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20104.
20104
Emergency authority
null
§ 20104. Emergency authority (a) Ordering Restrictions and Prohibitions.— (1) If, through testing, inspection, investigation, or research carried out under this chapter, the Secretary of Transportation decides that an unsafe condition or practice, or a combination of unsafe conditions and practices, causes an emergency...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 864; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title III, § 304, Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4879.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20105
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20105.
20105
State participation
null
§ 20105. State participation (a) Investigative and Surveillance Activities.— The Secretary concerned may prescribe investigative and surveillance activities necessary to enforce the safety regulations prescribed and orders issued by the Secretary 1 that apply to railroad equipment, facilities, rolling stock, and operat...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 864; Pub. L. 107–296, title XVII, § 1710(a), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2319.)
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/us/usc/t49/s20106
49 U.S.C. § 20106
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20106.
20106
Preemption
null
§ 20106. Preemption (a) National Uniformity of Regulation.— (1) Laws, regulations, and orders related to railroad safety and laws, regulations, and orders related to railroad security shall be nationally uniform to the extent practicable. (2) A State may adopt or continue in force a law, regulation, or order related to...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 866; Pub. L. 107–296, title XVII, § 1710(c), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2319; Pub. L. 110–53, title XV, § 1528, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 453.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20107
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20107.
20107
Inspection and investigation
null
§ 20107. Inspection and investigation (a) General.— To carry out this part, the Secretary of Transportation may take actions the Secretary considers necessary, including— (1) conduct investigations, make reports, issue subpenas, require the production of documents, take depositions, and prescribe recordkeeping and repo...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 866; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title III, § 306, Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4880.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20108
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§ 20108.
20108
Research, development, testing, and training
null
§ 20108. Research, development, testing, and training (a) General.— The Secretary of Transportation shall carry out, as necessary, research, development, testing, evaluation, and training for every area of railroad safety. (b) Contracts.— To carry out this part, the Secretary may make contracts for, and carry out, rese...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 867; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, §§ 22412, 22413, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 743, 744.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20109
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20109.
20109
Employee protections
null
§ 20109. Employee protections (a) In General.— A railroad carrier engaged in interstate or foreign commerce, a contractor or a subcontractor of such a railroad carrier, or an officer or employee of such a railroad carrier, may not discharge, demote, suspend, reprimand, or in any other way discriminate against an employ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 867; Pub. L. 110–53, title XV, § 1521, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 444; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title IV, § 419, Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4892; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(b)(98), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4353.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20110
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20110.
20110
Effect on employee qualifications and collective bargaining
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§ 20110. Effect on employee qualifications and collective bargaining This chapter does not— (1) authorize the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations and issue orders related to qualifications of employees, except qualifications specifically related to safety; or (2) prohibit the bargaining representatives...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 868.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20111
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20111.
20111
Enforcement by the Secretary of Transportation
null
§ 20111. Enforcement by the Secretary of Transportation (a) Exclusive Authority.— The Secretary of Transportation has exclusive authority— (1) to impose and compromise a civil penalty for a violation of a railroad safety regulation prescribed or order issued by the Secretary; (2) except as provided in section 20113 of ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 868; Pub. L. 103–440, title II, § 205, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4620; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title III, § 305, Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4879.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20112
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20112.
20112
Enforcement by the Attorney General
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§ 20112. Enforcement by the Attorney General (a) Civil Actions.— At the request of the Secretary of Transportation, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in a district court of the United States— (1) to enjoin a violation of, or to enforce, this part, except for section 20109 of this title, or a railroad safety...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 869; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title III, § 309, Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4882.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20113
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20113.
20113
Enforcement by the States
null
§ 20113. Enforcement by the States (a) Injunctive Relief.— If the Secretary of Transportation does not begin a civil action under section 20112 of this title to enjoin the violation of a railroad safety regulation prescribed or order issued by the Secretary not later than 15 days after the date the Secretary receives n...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 869.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20114
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20114.
20114
Judicial procedures
null
§ 20114. Judicial procedures (a) Criminal Contempt.— In a trial for criminal contempt for violating an injunction or restraining order issued under this chapter, the violation of which is also a violation of this chapter, the defendant may demand a jury trial. The defendant shall be tried as provided in rule 42(b) of t...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 870.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20115
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§ 20115.
20115
User fees
null
§ 20115. User fees (a) Schedule of Fees.— The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe by regulation a schedule of fees for railroad carriers subject to this chapter. The fees— (1) shall cover the costs of carrying out this chapter (except section 20108(a)); (2) shall be imposed fairly on the railroad carriers, in r...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 870.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20116
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20116.
20116
Rulemaking process
null
§ 20116. Rulemaking process No rule or order issued by the Secretary under this part shall be effective if it incorporates by reference a code, rule, standard, requirement, or practice issued by an association or other entity that is not an agency of the Federal Government, unless— (1) the date on which the code, rule,...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, § 107(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4859; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(c), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1676.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20117
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20117.
20117
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 20117. Authorization of appropriations (a) In General.— (1) There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation to carry out this part and to carry out responsibilities under chapter 51 as delegated or authorized by the Secretary— (A) $225,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; (B) $245,000,000 for fisc...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 872; Pub. L. 103–440, title II, §§ 202, 218, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4619, 4625; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, § 3, Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4850.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20118
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20118.
20118
Prohibition on public disclosure of railroad safety analysis records
null
§ 20118. Prohibition on public disclosure of railroad safety analysis records (a) In General.— Except as necessary for the Secretary of Transportation or another Federal agency to enforce or carry out any provision of Federal law, any part of any record (including, but not limited to, a railroad carrier’s analysis of i...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, § 109(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4866.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20119
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20119.
20119
Study on use of certain reports and surveys
null
§ 20119. Study on use of certain reports and surveys (a) Study.— The Federal Railroad Administration shall complete a study to evaluate whether it is in the public interest, including public safety and the legal rights of persons injured in railroad accidents, to withhold from discovery or admission into evidence in a ...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, § 109(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4867.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20120
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20120.
20120
Enforcement report
null
§ 20120. Enforcement report (a) 1 In General.— Beginning not later than December 31, 2009, the Secretary of Transportation shall make available to the public and publish on its public Web site an annual report that— (1) provides a summary of railroad safety and hazardous materials compliance inspections and audits that...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title III, § 303(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4878; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(d), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1676.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20121
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20121.
20121
Repair and replacement of damaged track inspection equipment
null
§ 20121. Repair and replacement of damaged track inspection equipment The Secretary of Transportation may receive and expend cash, or receive and utilize spare parts and similar items, from non-United States Government sources to repair damages to or replace United States Government-owned automated track inspection car...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11413(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1688.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20131
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§ 20131.
20131
Restricted access to rolling equipment
null
§ 20131. Restricted access to rolling equipment The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations and issue orders that may be necessary to require that when railroad carrier employees (except train or yard crews) assigned to inspect, test, repair, or service rolling equipment have to work on, under, or betwe...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 872.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20132
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20132.
20132
Visible markers for rear cars
null
§ 20132. Visible markers for rear cars (a) General.— The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations and issue orders that may be necessary to require that— (1) the rear car of each passenger and commuter train has at least one highly visible marker that is lighted during darkness and when weather condition...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 873.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20133
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20133.
20133
Passenger cars
null
§ 20133. Passenger cars (a) Minimum Standards.— The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations establishing minimum standards for the safety of cars used by railroad carriers to transport passengers. Before prescribing such regulations, the Secretary shall consider— (1) the crashworthiness of the cars; (2)...
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49 U.S.C. § 20134
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20134.
20134
Grade crossings and railroad rights of way
null
§ 20134. Grade crossings and railroad rights of way (a) General.— To the extent practicable, the Secretary of Transportation shall maintain a coordinated effort to develop and carry out solutions to the railroad grade crossing problem and measures to protect pedestrians in densely populated areas along railroad rights ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 873; Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(48), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3393; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title II, § 208(c), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4876.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20135
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20135.
20135
Licensing or certification of locomotive operators
null
§ 20135. Licensing or certification of locomotive operators (a) General.— The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations and issue orders to establish a program requiring the licensing or certification, after one year after the program is established, of any operator of a locomotive. (b) Program Requiremen...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 874.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20136
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20136.
20136
Automatic train control and related systems
null
§ 20136. Automatic train control and related systems The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations and issue orders to require that— (1) an individual performing a test of an automatic train stop, train control, or cab signal apparatus required by the Secretary to be performed before entering territory wh...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 875; Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(19), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4379.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20137
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20137.
20137
Event recorders
null
§ 20137. Event recorders (a) Definition.— In this section, “event recorder” means a device that— (1) records train speed, hot box detection, throttle position, brake application, brake operations, and any other function the Secretary of Transportation considers necessary to record to assist in monitoring the safety of ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 875.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20138
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20138.
20138
Tampering with safety and operational monitoring devices
null
§ 20138. Tampering with safety and operational monitoring devices (a) General.— The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations and issue orders to prohibit the willful tampering with, or disabling of, any specified railroad safety or operational monitoring device. (b) Penalties.— (1) A railroad carrier ope...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 876.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20139
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20139.
20139
Maintenance-of-way operations on railroad bridges
null
§ 20139. Maintenance-of-way operations on railroad bridges Not later than June 22, 1989, the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations and issue orders for the safety of maintenance-of-way employees on railroad bridges. The Secretary at least shall provide in those regulations standards for bridge safety ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 876.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20140
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20140.
20140
Alcohol and controlled substances testing
null
§ 20140. Alcohol and controlled substances testing (a) Definition.— In this section, “controlled substance” means any substance under section 102 of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (21 U.S.C. 802) specified by the Secretary of Transportation. (b) General.— (1) In the interest of safety, ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 876; Pub. L. 104–59, title III, § 342(b), Nov. 28, 1995, 109 Stat. 609.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20141
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20141.
20141
Power brake safety
null
§ 20141. Power brake safety (a) Review and Revision of Existing Regulations.— The Secretary of Transportation shall review existing regulations on railroad power brakes and, not later than December 31, 1993, revise the regulations based on safety information presented during the review. Where applicable, the Secretary ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 878.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20142
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20142.
20142
Track safety
null
§ 20142. Track safety (a) Review of Existing Regulations.— Not later than March 3, 1993, the Secretary of Transportation shall begin a review of Department of Transportation regulations related to track safety standards. The review at least shall include an evaluation of— (1) procedures associated with maintaining and ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 879; Pub. L. 103–440, title II, § 208, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4621; Pub. L. 109–59, title IX, § 9005(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1924.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20143
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20143.
20143
Locomotive visibility
null
§ 20143. Locomotive visibility (a) Definition.— In this section, “locomotive visibility” means the enhancement of day and night visibility of the front end unit of a train, considering in particular the visibility and perspective of a driver of a motor vehicle at a grade crossing. (b) Interim Regulations.— Not later th...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 880.)
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§ 20144.
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Blue signal protection for on-track vehicles
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§ 20144. Blue signal protection for on-track vehicles The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations applying blue signal protection to on-track vehicles where rest is provided.
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§ 20145.
20145
Report on bridge displacement detection systems
null
§ 20145. Report on bridge displacement detection systems Not later than 18 months after November 2, 1994, the Secretary of Transportation shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report...
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(Added Pub. L. 103–440, title II, § 207(a), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4621; amended Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(48), (49), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3393.)
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§ 20146.
20146
Institute for Railroad Safety
null
§ 20146. Institute for Railroad Safety The Secretary of Transportation, in conjunction with a university or college having expertise in transportation safety, shall establish, within one year after November 2, 1994, an Institute for Railroad Safety. The Institute shall research, develop, fund, and test measures for red...
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(Added Pub. L. 103–440, title II, § 210(a), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4621; amended Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(49), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3393.)
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§ 20147.
20147
Warning of civil liability
null
§ 20147. Warning of civil liability The Secretary of Transportation shall encourage railroad carriers to warn the public about potential liability for violation of regulations related to vandalism of railroad signs, devices, and equipment and to trespassing on railroad property.
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(Added Pub. L. 103–440, title II, § 211(a), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4622.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20148
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§ 20148.
20148
Railroad car visibility
null
§ 20148. Railroad car visibility (a) Review of Rules.— The Secretary of Transportation shall conduct a review of the Department of Transportation’s rules with respect to railroad car visibility. As part of this review, the Secretary shall collect relevant data from operational experience by railroads having enhanced vi...
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(Added Pub. L. 103–440, title II, § 212(a), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4622.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20149
49
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§ 20149.
20149
Coordination with the Department of Labor
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§ 20149. Coordination with the Department of Labor The Secretary of Transportation shall consult with the Secretary of Labor on a regular basis to ensure that all applicable laws affecting safe working conditions for railroad employees are appropriately enforced to ensure a safe and productive working environment for t...
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(Added Pub. L. 103–440, title II, § 213(a), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4623.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20150
49
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false
§ 20150.
20150
Positive train control system progress report
null
§ 20150. Positive train control system progress report The Secretary of Transportation shall submit a report to the Congress on the development, deployment, and demonstration of positive train control systems by December 31, 1995.
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(Added Pub. L. 103–440, title II, § 214(a), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4623.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20151
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20151.
20151
Railroad trespassing, vandalism, and highway-rail grade crossing warning sign violation prevention strategy
null
§ 20151. Railroad trespassing, vandalism, and highway-rail grade crossing warning sign violation prevention strategy (a) Evaluation of Existing Laws.— In consultation with affected parties, the Secretary of Transportation shall evaluate and review current local, State, and Federal laws regarding trespassing on railroad...
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49 U.S.C. § 20152
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20152.
20152
Notification of grade crossing problems
null
§ 20152. Notification of grade crossing problems (a) In General.— Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, the Secretary of Transportation shall require each railroad carrier to— (1) establish and maintain a toll-free telephone service for rights-of-way over which...
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(Added Pub. L. 103–440, title III, § 301(a), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4626; amended Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(50), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3393; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title II, § 205(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4872.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20153
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20153.
20153
Audible warnings at highway-rail grade crossings
null
§ 20153. Audible warnings at highway-rail grade crossings (a) Definitions.— As used in this section— (1) the term “highway-rail grade crossing” includes any street or highway crossing over a line of railroad at grade; (2) the term “locomotive horn” refers to a train-borne audible warning device meeting standards specif...
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(Added Pub. L. 103–440, title III, § 302(a), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4626; amended Pub. L. 104–264, title XII, § 1218(a), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3285; Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(51), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3393.)
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[§ 20154. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11301(c)(1), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1648]
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49 U.S.C. § 20155
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20155.
20155
Tank cars
null
§ 20155. Tank cars (a) Standards.— The Federal Railroad Administration shall— (1) validate a predictive model to quantify the relevant dynamic forces acting on railroad tank cars under accident conditions within 1 year after the date of enactment of this section; and (2) initiate a rulemaking to develop and implement a...
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(Added Pub. L. 109–59, title IX, § 9005(b)(1), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1924.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20156
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20156.
20156
Railroad safety risk reduction program
null
§ 20156. Railroad safety risk reduction program (a) In General.— (1) Program requirement.— Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, the Secretary of Transportation, by regulation, shall require each railroad carrier that is a Class I railroad, a railroad carrier tha...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, § 103(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4853; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(e), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1676.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20157
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20157.
20157
Implementation of positive train control systems
null
§ 20157. Implementation of positive train control systems (a) In General.— (1) Plan required.— Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015, each Class I railroad carrier and each entity providing regularly scheduled intercity or commuter ra...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, § 104(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4856; amended Pub. L. 114–73, title I, § 1302(b), (c), Oct. 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 576, 582; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11315(d), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1675; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22414, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 744.)
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§ 20158.
20158
Railroad safety technology grants
null
§ 20158. Railroad safety technology grants (a) Grant Program.— The Secretary of Transportation shall establish a grant program for the deployment of train control technologies, train control component technologies, processor-based technologies, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, rail integrity inspection syste...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, § 105(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4858.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20159
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20159.
20159
Roadway user sight distance at highway-rail grade crossings
null
§ 20159. Roadway user sight distance at highway-rail grade crossings Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, the Secretary of Transportation, after consultation with the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, and States, shall develo...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title II, § 203(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4869; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(f), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1676.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20160
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20160.
20160
National crossing inventory
null
§ 20160. National crossing inventory (a) Initial Reporting of Information About Previously Unreported Crossings.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 or 6 months after a new crossing becomes operational, whichever occurs later, each railroad carrier shall— (1) re...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title II, § 204(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4869; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(g), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1676.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20161
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20161.
20161
Fostering introduction of new technology to improve safety at highway-rail grade crossings
null
§ 20161. Fostering introduction of new technology to improve safety at highway-rail grade crossings (a) Findings.— (1) Collisions between highway users and trains at highway-rail grade crossings continue to cause an unacceptable loss of life, serious personal injury, and property damage. (2) While elimination of at-gra...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title II, § 210(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4876.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20162
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20162.
20162
Minimum training standards and plans
null
§ 20162. Minimum training standards and plans (a) In General.— The Secretary of Transportation shall, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, establish— (1) minimum training standards for each class and craft of safety-related railroad employee (as defined in sectio...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title IV, § 401(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4883; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(h), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1677.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20163
49
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§ 20163.
20163
Certification of train conductors
null
§ 20163. Certification of train conductors (a) Regulations.— Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations to establish a program requiring the certification of train conductors. In prescribing such regulation...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title IV, § 402(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4884.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20164
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20164.
20164
Development and use of rail safety technology
null
§ 20164. Development and use of rail safety technology (a) In General.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe standards, guidance, regulations, or orders governing the development, use, and implementation of rail saf...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title IV, § 406(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4886; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(i), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1677.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20165
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20165.
20165
Limitations on non-Federal alcohol and drug testing
null
§ 20165. Limitations on non-Federal alcohol and drug testing (a) Testing Requirements.— Any non-Federal alcohol and drug testing program of a railroad carrier must provide that all post-employment tests of the specimens of employees who are subject to both the program and chapter 211 of this title be conducted using a ...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title IV, § 409(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4887.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20166
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20166.
20166
Emergency escape breathing apparatus
null
§ 20166. Emergency escape breathing apparatus Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations that require railroad carriers— (1) to provide emergency escape breathing apparatus suitable to provide head and neck...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title IV, § 413(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4889.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20167
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20167.
20167
Reports on highway-rail grade crossing safety
null
§ 20167. Reports on highway-rail grade crossing safety (a) Report.— Not later than 4 years after the date by which States are required to submit State highway-rail grade crossing action plans under section 11401(b) of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 22907 note), the Administrator of the Feder...
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(Added Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22403(b)(1), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 735.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20168
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20168.
20168
Installation of audio and image recording devices
null
§ 20168. Installation of audio and image recording devices (a) In General.— Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015, the Secretary of Transportation shall promulgate regulations to require each railroad carrier that provides regularly scheduled intercit...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11411(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1686; amended Pub. L. 117–328, div. KK, § 102(c), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 6096.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20169
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20169.
20169
Speed limit action plans
null
§ 20169. Speed limit action plans (a) In General.— Not later than March 3, 2016, each railroad carrier providing intercity rail passenger transportation or commuter rail passenger transportation, in consultation with any applicable host railroad carrier, shall survey its entire system and identify each main track locat...
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(Added Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22415(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 746.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20170
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TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20170.
20170
Pre-revenue service safety validation plan
null
§ 20170. Pre-revenue service safety validation plan (a) Plan Submission.— Any railroad providing new, regularly scheduled, intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation, an extension of existing service, or a renewal of service that has been discontinued for more than 180 days shall develop and submit for review ...
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(Added Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22416(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 747.)
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20171.
20171
Requirements for railroad freight cars placed into service in the United States
null
§ 20171. Requirements for railroad freight cars placed into service in the United States (a) Definitions.— In this section: (1) Component.— The term “component” means a part or subassembly of a railroad freight car. (2) Control.— The term “control” means the power, whether direct or indirect and whether or not exercise...
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(Added Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22425(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 753.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20301
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20301.
20301
Definition and nonapplication
null
§ 20301. Definition and nonapplication (a) Definition.— In this chapter, “vehicle” means a car, locomotive, tender, or similar vehicle. (b) Nonapplication.— This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) a train of 4-wheel coal cars. (2) a train of 8-wheel standard logging cars if the height of each car from the top...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 881; Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(52), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3393.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20302
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§ 20302.
20302
General requirements
null
§ 20302. General requirements (a) General.— Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section and section 20303 of this title, a railroad carrier may use or allow to be used on any of its railroad lines— (1) a vehicle only if it is equipped with— (A) couplers coupling automatically by impact, and capable of being un...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 881.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20303
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20303.
20303
Moving defective and insecure vehicles needing repairs
null
§ 20303. Moving defective and insecure vehicles needing repairs (a) General.— A vehicle that is equipped in compliance with this chapter whose equipment becomes defective or insecure nevertheless may be moved when necessary to make repairs, without a penalty being imposed under section 21302 of this title, from the pla...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 882.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20304
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20304.
20304
Assumption of risk by employees
null
§ 20304. Assumption of risk by employees An employee of a railroad carrier injured by a vehicle or train used in violation of section 20302(a)(1)(A), (2), (4), or (5)(A) of this title does not assume the risk of injury resulting from the violation, even if the employee continues to be employed by the carrier after lear...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 883.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20305
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false
§ 20305.
20305
Inspection of mail cars
null
§ 20305. Inspection of mail cars The Secretary of Transportation shall inspect the construction, adaptability, design, and condition of mail cars used on railroads in the United States. The Secretary shall make a report on the inspection and submit a copy of the report to the United States Postal Service.
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 883.)
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49
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false
§ 20306.
20306
Exemption for technological improvements
null
§ 20306. Exemption for technological improvements (a) General.— Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary of Transportation may exempt from the requirements of this chapter railroad equipment or equipment that will be operated on rails, when those requirements preclude the development or implementation o...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 883.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20501
49
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false
§ 20501.
20501
Definition
null
§ 20501. Definition In this chapter, “signal system” means a block signal system, an interlocking, automatic train stop, train control, or cab-signal device, or a similar appliance, method, device, or system intended to promote safety in railroad operations.
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 883.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20502
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20502.
20502
Requirements for installation and use
null
§ 20502. Requirements for installation and use (a) Installation.— (1) When the Secretary of Transportation decides after an investigation that it is necessary in the public interest, the Secretary may order a railroad carrier to install, on any part of its railroad line, a signal system that complies with requirements ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 883.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20503
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20503.
20503
Amending regulations and changing requirements
null
§ 20503. Amending regulations and changing requirements The Secretary of Transportation may amend a regulation or change a requirement applicable to a railroad carrier for installing, maintaining, inspecting, or repairing a signal system under this chapter— (1) when the carrier files with the Secretary a request for th...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 884.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22501
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22501.
22501
Financial assistance to States for certain projects
null
§ 22501. Financial assistance to States for certain projects The Secretary of Transportation shall make grants— (1) to a maximum of 3 States per year for development or continuance of enhanced public education and awareness activities, in combination with targeted law enforcement, to significantly reduce violations of ...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title II, § 207(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4873.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22502
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22502.
22502
Distribution
null
§ 22502. Distribution The Secretary shall provide the grants to the State agency or agencies responsible for highway-rail grade crossing safety.
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title II, § 207(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4874.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20504
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20504.
20504
Inspection, testing, and investigation
null
§ 20504. Inspection, testing, and investigation (a) Systems in Use.— (1) The Secretary of Transportation may— (A) inspect and test a signal system used by a railroad carrier; and (B) decide whether the system is in safe operating condition. (2) In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary may employ only an individua...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 884.)
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49
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false
§ 22503.
22503
Standards for awarding grants
null
§ 22503. Standards for awarding grants (a) Section 22501(1) Grants.— The Secretary shall provide grants under section 22501(1) based upon the merits of the proposed program of activities provided by the State and upon a determination of where the grants will provide the greatest safety benefits. The Secretary may give ...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title II, § 207(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4874.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20505
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 20505.
20505
Reports of malfunctions and accidents
null
§ 20505. Reports of malfunctions and accidents In the way and to the extent required by the Secretary of Transportation, a railroad carrier shall report to the Secretary a failure of a signal system to function as intended. If the failure results in an accident or incident causing injury to an individual or property th...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 884.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20701
49
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false
§ 20701.
20701
Requirements for use
null
§ 20701. Requirements for use A railroad carrier may use or allow to be used a locomotive or tender on its railroad line only when the locomotive or tender and its parts and appurtenances— (1) are in proper condition and safe to operate without unnecessary danger of personal injury; (2) have been inspected as required ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 885.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22504
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22504.
22504
Use of funds
null
§ 22504. Use of funds (a) In General.— Any State receiving a grant under section 22501(1) shall use the funds to develop, implement, and continue to measure the effectiveness of a dedicated program of public education and enforcement of highway-rail crossing safety laws and to prevent casualties along railroad rights-o...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title II, § 207(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4874.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20702
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20702.
20702
Inspections, repairs, and inspection and repair reports
null
§ 20702. Inspections, repairs, and inspection and repair reports (a) General.— The Secretary of Transportation shall— (1) become familiar, so far as practicable, with the condition of every locomotive and tender and its parts and appurtenances; (2) inspect every locomotive and tender and its parts and appurtenances as ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 885.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22505
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22505.
22505
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 22505. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $1,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2013 to carry out the provisions of section 22501(1) of this chapter. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $1,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 throu...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title II, § 207(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4874.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20703
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20703.
20703
Accident reports and investigations
null
§ 20703. Accident reports and investigations (a) Accident Reports and Scene Preservation.— When the failure of a locomotive, tender, or locomotive or tender part or appurtenance results in an accident or incident causing serious personal injury or death, the railroad carrier owning or operating the locomotive or tender...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 886.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20901
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20901.
20901
Reports
null
§ 20901. Reports (a) General Requirements.— Not later than 30 days after the end of each month, a railroad carrier shall file a report with the Secretary of Transportation on all accidents and incidents resulting in injury or death to an individual or damage to equipment or a roadbed arising from the carrier’s operatio...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 886.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20902
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20902.
20902
Investigations
null
§ 20902. Investigations (a) General Authority.— The Secretary of Transportation, or an impartial investigator authorized by the Secretary, may investigate— (1) an accident or incident resulting in serious injury to an individual or to railroad property, occurring on the railroad line of a railroad carrier; and (2) an a...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 887; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22417, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 748.)
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49 U.S.C. § 20903
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 20903.
20903
Reports not evidence in civil actions for damages
null
§ 20903. Reports not evidence in civil actions for damages No part of an accident or incident report filed by a railroad carrier under section 20901 of this title or made by the Secretary of Transportation under section 20902 of this title may be used in a civil action for damages resulting from a matter mentioned in t...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 887.)
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49 U.S.C. § 21101
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 21101.
21101
Definitions
null
§ 21101. Definitions In this chapter— (1) “designated terminal” means the home or away-from-home terminal for the assignment of a particular crew. (2) “dispatching service employee” means an operator, train dispatcher, or other train employee who by the use of an electrical or mechanical device dispatches, reports, tra...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 888; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, § 108(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4860.)
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49 U.S.C. § 21102
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 21102.
21102
Nonapplication, exemption, and alternate hours of service regime
null
§ 21102. Nonapplication, exemption, and alternate hours of service regime (a) General.— This chapter does not apply to a situation involving any of the following: (1) a casualty. (2) an unavoidable accident. (3) an act of God. (4) a delay resulting from a cause unknown and unforeseeable to a railroad carrier or its off...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 888; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, § 108(d)(1), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4863.)
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/us/usc/t49/s21103
49 U.S.C. § 21103
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 21103.
21103
Limitations on duty hours of train employees
null
§ 21103. Limitations on duty hours of train employees (a) In General.— Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a railroad carrier and its officers and agents may not require or allow a train employee to— (1) remain on duty, go on duty, wait for deadhead transportation, be in deadhead transportation from a...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 888; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, § 108(b), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4860.)
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49 U.S.C. § 21104
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§ 21104.
21104
Limitations on duty hours of signal employees
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§ 21104. Limitations on duty hours of signal employees (a) In General.— Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a railroad carrier and its officers and agents may not require or allow its signal employees to remain or go on duty and a contractor or subcontractor to a railroad carrier and its officers and ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 889; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, § 108(c), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4862.)
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49 U.S.C. § 21105
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 21105.
21105
Limitations on duty hours of dispatching service employees
null
§ 21105. Limitations on duty hours of dispatching service employees (a) Application.— This section applies, rather than section 21103 or 21104 of this title, to a train employee or signal employee during any period of time the employee is performing duties of a dispatching service employee. (b) General.— Except as prov...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 890.)
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49 U.S.C. § 21106
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 21106.
21106
Limitations on employee sleeping quarters
null
§ 21106. Limitations on employee sleeping quarters (a) In General.— A railroad carrier and its officers and agents— (1) may provide sleeping quarters (including crew quarters, camp or bunk cars, and trailers) for employees, and any individuals employed to maintain the right of way of a railroad carrier, only if the sle...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 891; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title IV, § 420, Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4893.)
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49 U.S.C. § 21107
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 21107.
21107
Maximum duty hours and subjects of collective bargaining
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§ 21107. Maximum duty hours and subjects of collective bargaining The number of hours established by this chapter that an employee may be required or allowed to be on duty is the maximum number of hours consistent with safety. Shorter hours of service and time on duty of an employee are proper subjects for collective b...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 891.)
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49 U.S.C. § 21108
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 21108.
21108
Pilot projects
null
§ 21108. Pilot projects (a) In General.— As of the date of enactment of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, a railroad carrier or railroad carriers and all nonprofit employee labor organizations representing any class or craft of directly affected covered service employees of the railroad carrier or railroad carri...
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(Added Pub. L. 103–440, title II, § 203(a), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4619; amended Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, § 110, Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4867.)
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49 U.S.C. § 21109
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 21109.
21109
Regulatory authority
null
§ 21109. Regulatory authority (a) In General.— In order to improve safety and reduce employee fatigue, the Secretary may prescribe regulations— (1) to reduce the maximum hours an employee may be required or allowed to go or remain on duty to a level less than the level established under this chapter; (2) to increase th...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, § 108(e)(1), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4864.)
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49 U.S.C. § 21301
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 21301.
21301
Chapter 201 general violations
null
§ 21301. Chapter 201 general violations (a) Penalty.— (1) A person may not fail to comply with section 20160 or with a regulation prescribed or order issued by the Secretary of Transportation under chapter 201 of this title. Subject to section 21304 of this title, a person violating section 20160 of this title or a reg...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 891; Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(53), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3393; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title II, § 204(d), title III, § 302(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4871, 4878; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22418, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 749.)
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49 U.S.C. § 21302
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 21302.
21302
Chapter 201 accident and incident violations and chapter 203–209 violations
null
§ 21302. Chapter 201 accident and incident violations and chapter 203–209 violations (a) Penalty.— (1) Subject to section 21304 of this title, a person violating a regulation prescribed or order issued under chapter 201 of this title related to accident and incident reporting or investigation, or violating chapters 203...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 892; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title III, § 302(b), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4878.)
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49 U.S.C. § 21303
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 21303.
21303
Chapter 211 violations
null
§ 21303. Chapter 211 violations (a) Penalty.— (1) Subject to section 21304 of this title, a person violating chapter 211 of this title, including section 21103 (as such section was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008), or violating any provision of a waiver appli...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 892; Pub. L. 103–440, title II, § 204, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4620; Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(54), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3393; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, § 108(e)(2)(B), title III, § 302(c), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4866, 4878.)
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