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49 U.S.C. § 21304
49
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§ 21304.
21304
Willfulness requirement for penalties against individuals
null
§ 21304. Willfulness requirement for penalties against individuals A civil penalty under this subchapter may be imposed against an individual only for a willful violation. An individual is deemed not to have committed a willful violation if the individual was following the direct order of a railroad carrier official or...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 893.)
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49 U.S.C. § 21311
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 21311.
21311
Records and reports
null
§ 21311. Records and reports (a) Records and Reports Under Chapter 201.— A person shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both, if the person knowingly and willfully— (1) makes a false entry in a record or report required to be made or preserved under chapter 201 of this title; (2) destr...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 893; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title III, § 310, Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4882.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22101
49
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§ 22101.
22101
Financial assistance for State projects
null
§ 22101. Financial assistance for State projects (a) General.— The Secretary of Transportation shall provide financial assistance to a State, as provided under this chapter, for a rail freight assistance project of the State when a rail carrier subject to part A of subtitle IV of this title maintains a rail line in the...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 894; Pub. L. 104–88, title III, § 308(f)(1), (2), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 947.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22102
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§ 22102.
22102
Eligibility
null
§ 22102. Eligibility A State is eligible to receive financial assistance under this chapter only when the State complies with regulations the Secretary of Transportation prescribes under this chapter and the Secretary decides that— (1) the State has an adequate plan for rail transportation in the State and a suitable p...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 895.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22103
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false
§ 22103.
22103
Applications
null
§ 22103. Applications (a) Filing.— A State must file an application with the Secretary of Transportation for financial assistance for a project described under section 22101(a) of this title not later than January 1 of the fiscal year for which amounts have been appropriated. However, for a fiscal year for which the au...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 896; Pub. L. 104–88, title III, § 308(f)(3), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 947.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22104
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§ 22104.
22104
State rail plan financing
null
§ 22104. State rail plan financing (a) Entitlement and Uses.— On the first day of each fiscal year, each State is entitled to $36,000 of the amounts made available under section 22108 1 of this title during that fiscal year to be used— (1) to establish, update, revise, and modify the State plan required by section 2210...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 896.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22105
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false
§ 22105.
22105
Sharing project costs
null
§ 22105. Sharing project costs (a) General.— (1) The United States Government’s share of the costs of financial assistance for a project under this chapter is 50 percent, except that for assistance provided under section 22101(a)(2) of this title, the Government’s share is 70 percent. The State may pay its share of the...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 897.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22106
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false
§ 22106.
22106
Limitations on financial assistance
null
§ 22106. Limitations on financial assistance (a) Grants and Loans.— A State shall use financial assistance for projects under this chapter to make a grant or lend money to the owner of rail property, or a rail carrier providing rail transportation, related to a project being assisted. (b) State Use of Repaid Funds and ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 897; Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(55), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3393; Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title VII, § 701(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4905; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(k), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1678.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22107
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22107.
22107
Records, audits, and information
null
§ 22107. Records, audits, and information (a) Records.— Each recipient of financial assistance through an arrangement under this chapter shall keep records required by the Secretary of Transportation. The records shall be kept for 3 years after a project is completed and shall disclose— (1) the amount of, and dispositi...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 898; Pub. L. 104–88, title III, § 308(f)(4), (5), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 947; Pub. L. 104–316, title I, § 127(c), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3840.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22108
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49 U.S.C. § 22301
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§ 22301.
22301
Capital grants for class II and class III railroads
null
§ 22301. Capital grants for class II and class III railroads (a) Establishment of Program.— (1) Establishment.— The Secretary of Transportation shall establish a program for making capital grants to class II and class III railroads. Such grants shall be for projects in the public interest that— (A) (i) rehabilitate, pr...
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§ 22401.
22401
Definitions
null
§ 22401. Definitions In this chapter: (1) Cost.— (A) The term “cost” means the estimated long-term cost to the Government of a direct loan or loan guarantee or modification thereof, calculated on a net present value basis, excluding administrative costs and any incidental effects on governmental receipts or outlays. (B...
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(Added and amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title I, § 21301(a)(2), (3), (c), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 683.)
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§ 22402.
22402
Direct loans and loan guarantees
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§ 22402. Direct loans and loan guarantees (a) General Authority.— The Secretary shall provide direct loans and loan guarantees to— (1) State and local governments; (2) entities implementing interstate compacts consented to by Congress under section 410(a) of the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 (49 U.S.C. 2...
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(Added and amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title I, § 21301(a)(2), (4), (d), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 683, 684.)
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§ 22403.
22403
Administration of direct loans and loan guarantees
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§ 22403. Administration of direct loans and loan guarantees (a) Applications.— (1) In general.— The Secretary shall prescribe the form and contents required of applications for assistance under section 22402, to enable the Secretary to determine the eligibility of the applicant’s proposal, and shall establish terms and...
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(Added and amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title I, § 21301(a)(2), (5), (e), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 683, 689.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22404
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§ 22404.
22404
Employee protection
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§ 22404. Employee protection (a) General.— Fair and equitable arrangements shall be provided, in accordance with this section, to protect the interests of any employees who may be affected by actions taken pursuant to authorizations or approval obtained under this chapter. Such arrangements shall be determined by the e...
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(Added and amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title I, § 21301(a)(2), (6), (f), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 683, 690.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22405
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 22405.
22405
Substantive criteria and standards
null
§ 22405. Substantive criteria and standards The Secretary shall— (1) publish in the Federal Register and post on a website of the Department of Transportation the substantive criteria and standards used by the Secretary to determine whether to approve or disapprove applications submitted under section 22402; and (2) en...
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(Added Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title I, § 21301(g), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 690.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22406
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§ 22406.
22406
Authorization of appropriations.11 So in original. The period probably should not appear.
null
§ 22406. Authorization of appropriations.1 (a) Authorization.— (1) In general.— There is authorized to be appropriated for credit assistance under this chapter, which shall be provided at the discretion of the Secretary, $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (2) Refund of premium.— There is authorized...
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(Added Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title I, § 21301(h), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 690.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22701
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§ 22701.
22701
Definitions
null
§ 22701. Definitions In this subchapter: 1 (1) Private benefit.— (A) In general.— The term “private benefit”— (i) means a benefit accrued to a person or private entity, other than Amtrak, that directly improves the economic and competitive condition of that person or entity through improved assets, cost reductions, ser...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 303(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4947.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22702
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§ 22702.
22702
Authority
null
§ 22702. Authority (a) In General.— Each State may prepare and maintain a State rail plan in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (b) Requirements.— The Secretary shall establish the minimum requirements for the preparation and periodic revision of a State rail plan, including that a State shall— (1) establi...
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49 U.S.C. § 22703
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§ 22703.
22703
Purposes
null
§ 22703. Purposes (a) Purposes.— The purposes of a State rail plan are as follows: (1) To set forth State policy involving freight and passenger rail transportation, including commuter rail operations, in the State. (2) To establish the period covered by the State rail plan. (3) To present priorities and strategies to ...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 303(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4948.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22704
49
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§ 22704.
22704
Transparency; coordination; review
null
§ 22704. Transparency; coordination; review (a) Preparation.— A State shall provide adequate and reasonable notice and opportunity for comment and other input to the public, rail carriers, commuter and transit authorities operating in, or affected by rail operations within the State, units of local government, and othe...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 303(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4949.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22705
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§ 22705.
22705
Content
null
§ 22705. Content (a) In General.— Each State rail plan shall, at a minimum, contain the following: (1) An inventory of the existing overall rail transportation system and rail services and facilities within the State and an analysis of the role of rail transportation within the State’s surface transportation system. (2...
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49 U.S.C. § 22706
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§ 22706.
22706
Review
null
§ 22706. Review The Secretary shall prescribe procedures for States to submit State rail plans for review under this title, including standardized format and data requirements. State rail plans completed before the date of enactment of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 that substantially meet th...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 303(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4950.)
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[§§ 24707, 24708.
24707, 24708
Repealed. Pub. L. 105–134, title I, § 101(d), (e), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2572]
repealed
[§§ 24707, 24708. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–134, title I, § 101(d), (e), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2572]
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49 U.S.C. § 22901
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22901.
22901
Definitions
null
§ 22901. Definitions In this chapter: (1) Applicant.— The term “applicant” means a State (including the District of Columbia), a group of States, an Interstate Compact, or a public agency established by one or more States and having responsibility for providing intercity passenger rail service. (2) Capital project.— Th...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4935, § 24401; renumbered § 22901 and amended Pub. L. 115–420, § 7(a)(1), (b)(2)(A), Jan. 3, 2019, 132 Stat. 5445, 5446.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22902
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22902.
22902
Capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service
null
§ 22902. Capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (a) General Authority.— (1) The Secretary of Transportation may make grants under this section to an applicant to assist in financing the capital costs of facilities, infrastructure, and equipment necessary to provide or improve intercity pa...
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/us/usc/t49/s22903
49 U.S.C. § 22903
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22903.
22903
Project management oversight
null
§ 22903. Project management oversight (a) Project Management Plan Requirements.— To receive Federal financial assistance for a major capital project under this chapter, an applicant must prepare and carry out a project management plan approved by the Secretary of Transportation. The plan shall provide for— (1) adequate...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4941, § 24403; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(p), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1679; renumbered § 22903, Pub. L. 115–420, § 7(a)(1), Jan. 3, 2019, 132 Stat. 5445.)
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/us/usc/t49/s22904
49 U.S.C. § 22904
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22904.
22904
Use of capital grants to finance first-dollar liability of grant project
null
§ 22904. Use of capital grants to finance first-dollar liability of grant project Notwithstanding the requirements of section 22902 of this chapter, the Secretary of Transportation may approve the use of a capital assistance grant under this chapter to fund self-insured retention of risk for the first tier of liability...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4942, § 24404; renumbered § 22904 and amended Pub. L. 115–420, § 7(a)(1), (b)(2)(B), Jan. 3, 2019, 132 Stat. 5445, 5446.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22905
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22905.
22905
Grant conditions
null
§ 22905. Grant conditions (a) Buy America.— (1) The Secretary of Transportation may obligate an amount that may be appropriated to carry out this chapter for a project only if the steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in the project are produced in the United States. (2) The Secretary of Transportation may waive par...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4942, § 24405; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11303(b)(1)(D), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1654; renumbered § 22905 and amended Pub. L. 115–420, § 7(a)(1), (b)(1)(B), (2)(C), Jan. 3, 2019, 132 Stat. 5445, 5446; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B,...
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49 U.S.C. § 22906
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22906.
22906
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 22906. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation for capital grants under this chapter the following amounts: (1) For fiscal year 2009, $100,000,000. (2) For fiscal year 2010, $300,000,000. (3) For fiscal year 2011, $400,000,000. (4) For fiscal year 201...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4946, § 24406; renumbered § 22906, Pub. L. 115–420, § 7(a)(1), Jan. 3, 2019, 132 Stat. 5445.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22907
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22907.
22907
Consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements
null
§ 22907. Consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements (a) General Authority.— The Secretary may make grants under this section to an eligible recipient to assist in financing the cost of improving passenger and freight rail transportation systems in terms of safety, efficiency, or reliability. (b) Eligible ...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11301(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1644, § 24407; renumbered § 22907 and amended Pub. L. 115–420, § 7(a)(1), (b)(2)(D), Jan. 3, 2019, 132 Stat. 5445, 5446; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22303(a), (c)(1), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 718.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22908
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22908.
22908
Restoration and enhancement grants
null
§ 22908. Restoration and enhancement grants (a) Definitions.— In this section: (1) Applicant.— Notwithstanding section 22901(1), the term “applicant” means— (A) a State, including the District of Columbia; (B) a group of States; (C) an entity implementing an interstate compact; (D) a public agency or publicly chartered...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11303(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1651, § 24408; renumbered § 22908 and amended Pub. L. 115–420, § 7(a)(1), (b)(2)(E), Jan. 3, 2019, 132 Stat. 5445, 5446; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22304, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 719.)
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/us/usc/t49/s22909
49 U.S.C. § 22909
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22909.
22909
Railroad Crossing Elimination Program
null
§ 22909. Railroad Crossing Elimination Program (a) In General.— The Secretary of Transportation, in cooperation with the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, shall establish a competitive grant program (referred to in this section as the “Program”) under which the Secretary shall award grants to eligib...
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(Added Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22305(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 720.)
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49 U.S.C. § 22910
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 22910.
22910
Interstate Rail Compacts Grant Program
null
§ 22910. Interstate Rail Compacts Grant Program (a) Grants Authorized.— The Secretary of Transportation shall establish a competitive grant program to provide financial assistance to entities implementing interstate rail compacts pursuant to section 410 of the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 (49 U.S.C. 241...
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(Added Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22306(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 723.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24101
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24101.
24101
Findings, mission, and goals
null
§ 24101. Findings, mission, and goals (a) Findings.— (1) Public convenience and necessity require that Amtrak, to the extent its budget allows, provide modern, cost-efficient, and energy-efficient intercity rail passenger transportation throughout the United States. (2) Rail passenger transportation can help alleviate ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 899; Pub. L. 105–134, title I, § 105(b), title II, § 201, Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2573, 2578; Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title II, §§ 201(e)(1), 218(a)(1), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4910, 4930; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(l), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1678; Pub...
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49 U.S.C. § 24102
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24102.
24102
Definitions
null
§ 24102. Definitions In this part— (1) “auto-ferry transportation” means intercity rail passenger transportation— (A) of automobiles or recreational vehicles and their occupants; and (B) when space is available, of used unoccupied vehicles. (2) “commuter authority” means a State, local, or regional entity established t...
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49 U.S.C. § 24401
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24401.
24401
Definitions
null
§ 24401. Definitions In this chapter: (1) Applicant.— The term “applicant” means a State (including the District of Columbia), a group of States, an Interstate Compact, or a public agency established by one or more States and having responsibility for providing intercity passenger rail service. (2) Capital project.— Th...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4935.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24402
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24402.
24402
Capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service
null
§ 24402. Capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (a) General Authority.— (1) The Secretary of Transportation may make grants under this section to an applicant to assist in financing the capital costs of facilities, infrastructure, and equipment necessary to provide or improve intercity pa...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4936; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, §§ 11303(b)(1)(C), 11309, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1654, 1669.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24103
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24103.
24103
Enforcement
null
§ 24103. Enforcement (a) General.— (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, only the Attorney General may bring a civil action for equitable relief in a district court of the United States when Amtrak or a rail carrier— (A) engages in or adheres to an action, practice, or policy inconsistent with thi...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 901; Pub. L. 115–420, § 7(b)(3)(A)(i)(II), Jan. 3, 2019, 132 Stat. 5447.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24104
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
[§ 24104.
24104
Repealed. Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11202(c)(2), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1630]
repealed
[§ 24104. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11202(c)(2), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1630]
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/us/usc/t49/s24403
49 U.S.C. § 24403
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24403.
24403
Project management oversight
null
§ 24403. Project management oversight (a) Project Management Plan Requirements.— To receive Federal financial assistance for a major capital project under this chapter, an applicant must prepare and carry out a project management plan approved by the Secretary of Transportation. The plan shall provide for— (1) adequate...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4941; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(p), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1679.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24404
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24404.
24404
Use of capital grants to finance first-dollar liability of grant project
null
§ 24404. Use of capital grants to finance first-dollar liability of grant project Notwithstanding the requirements of section 24402 of this chapter, the Secretary of Transportation may approve the use of a capital assistance grant under this chapter to fund self-insured retention of risk for the first tier of liability...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4942.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24105
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
[§ 24105.
24105
Repealed. Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11301(c)(2), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1648]
repealed
[§ 24105. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11301(c)(2), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1648]
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49 U.S.C. § 24405
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24405.
24405
Grant conditions
null
§ 24405. Grant conditions (a) Buy America.— (1) The Secretary of Transportation may obligate an amount that may be appropriated to carry out this chapter for a project only if the steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in the project are produced in the United States. (2) The Secretary of Transportation may waive par...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4942; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11303(b)(1)(D), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1654.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24201
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24201.
24201
Efficient environmental reviews
null
§ 24201. Efficient environmental reviews (a) Efficient Environmental Reviews.— (1) In general.— The Secretary of Transportation shall apply the project development procedures, to the greatest extent feasible, described in section 139 of title 23 to any railroad project that requires the approval of the Secretary under ...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11503(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1691.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24202
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24202.
24202
Railroad rights-of-way
null
§ 24202. Railroad rights-of-way (a) In General.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015, the Secretary shall submit a proposed exemption of railroad rights-of-way from the review under section 306108 of title 54 to the Advisory Council on Historic Prese...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11504(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1692.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24406
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24406.
24406
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 24406. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation for capital grants under this chapter the following amounts: (1) For fiscal year 2009, $100,000,000. (2) For fiscal year 2010, $300,000,000. (3) For fiscal year 2011, $400,000,000. (4) For fiscal year 201...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4946.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24301
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24301.
24301
Status and applicable laws
null
§ 24301. Status and applicable laws (a) Status.— Amtrak— (1) is a railroad carrier under section 20102(2) 1 and chapters 261 and 281 of this title; (2) shall be operated and managed as a for-profit corporation; and (3) is not a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government, and shall not be sub...
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/us/usc/t49/s24407
49 U.S.C. § 24407
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24407.
24407
Consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements
null
§ 24407. Consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements (a) General Authority.— The Secretary may make grants under this section to an eligible recipient to assist in financing the cost of improving passenger and freight rail transportation systems in terms of safety, efficiency, or reliability. (b) Eligible ...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11301(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1644.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24408
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 24408.
24408
Restoration and enhancement grants
null
§ 24408. Restoration and enhancement grants (a) Applicant Defined.— Notwithstanding section 24401(1), in this section, the term “applicant” means— (1) a State, including the District of Columbia; (2) a group of States; (3) an Interstate Compact; (4) a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by 1 or mo...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11303(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1651.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24302
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24302.
24302
Board of directors
null
§ 24302. Board of directors (a) Composition and Terms.— (1) The Amtrak Board of Directors (referred to in this section as the “Board”) is composed of the following 10 directors, each of whom must be a citizen of the United States: (A) The Secretary of Transportation. (B) The Chief Executive Officer of Amtrak, who shall...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 906; Pub. L. 105–134, title IV, § 411(a), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2588; Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title II, § 202(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4911; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11205, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1637; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22202(a), Nov...
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49 U.S.C. § 24303
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 24303.
24303
Officers
null
§ 24303. Officers (a) Appointment and Terms.— Amtrak has a President and other officers that are named and appointed by the board of directors of Amtrak. An officer of Amtrak must be a citizen of the United States. Officers of Amtrak serve at the pleasure of the board. (b) Pay.— The board may fix the pay of the officer...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 907; Pub. L. 105–134, title II, § 207, Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2584.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24304
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§ 24304.
24304
Employee stock ownership plans
null
§ 24304. Employee stock ownership plans In issuing stock pursuant to applicable corporate law, Amtrak is encouraged to include employee stock ownership plans.
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 908; Pub. L. 105–134, title IV, § 415(a)(1), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2590.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24305
49
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§ 24305.
24305
General authority
null
§ 24305. General authority (a) Acquisition and Operation of Equipment and Facilities.— (1) Amtrak may acquire, operate, maintain, and make contracts for the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities necessary for intercity and commuter rail passenger transportation, the transportation of mail and express, a...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 909; Pub. L. 105–134, title I, § 107, Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2573; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11412(c)(1), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1688; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22208(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 706.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24306
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§ 24306.
24306
Mail, express, and auto-ferry transportation
null
§ 24306. Mail, express, and auto-ferry transportation (a) Actions To Increase Revenues.— Amtrak shall take necessary action to increase its revenues from the transportation of mail and express. To increase its revenues, Amtrak may provide auto-ferry transportation as part of the basic passenger transportation authorize...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 910; Pub. L. 105–134, title I, § 102, Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2572.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24307
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§ 24307.
24307
Special transportation
null
§ 24307. Special transportation (a) Reduced Fare Program.— Amtrak shall maintain a reduced fare program for the following: (1) individuals at least 65 years of age. (2) individuals (except alcoholics and drug abusers) who— (A) have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity of the i...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 911; Pub. L. 105–134, title IV, § 406(b), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2586; Pub. L. 112–141, div. C, title II, § 32932(c)(1), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 829.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24308
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24308.
24308
Use of facilities and providing services to Amtrak
null
§ 24308. Use of facilities and providing services to Amtrak (a) General Authority.— (1) Amtrak may make an agreement with a rail carrier or regional transportation authority to use facilities of, and have services provided by, the carrier or authority under terms on which the parties agree. The terms shall include a pe...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 911; 110–432, div. B, title II, § 213(a), (d), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4925, 4926.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24309
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24309.
24309
Retaining and maintaining facilities
null
§ 24309. Retaining and maintaining facilities (a) Definitions.— In this section— (1) “facility” means a rail line, right of way, fixed equipment, facility, or real property related to a rail line, right of way, fixed equipment, or facility, including a signal system, passenger station and repair tracks, a station build...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 913; Pub. L. 105–134, title I, § 162, Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2578.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24310
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24310.
24310
Management accountability
null
§ 24310. Management accountability (a) In General.— Within 3 years after the date of enactment of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, and 2 years thereafter, the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation shall complete an overall assessment of the progress made by Amtrak management an...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title II, § 221(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4931.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24311
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24311.
24311
Acquiring interests in property by eminent domain
null
§ 24311. Acquiring interests in property by eminent domain (a) General Authority.— (1) To the extent financial resources are available, Amtrak may acquire by eminent domain under subsection (b) of this section interests in property— (A) necessary for intercity rail passenger transportation, except property of a rail ca...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 915; Pub. L. 112–141, div. C, title II, § 32932(c)(2), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 829.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24312
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24312.
24312
Labor standards
null
§ 24312. Labor standards (a) Prevailing Wages and Health and Safety Standards.— Amtrak shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed under an agreement made under section 24308(a) of this title will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on simil...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 916; Pub. L. 105–134, title I, §§ 101(f), 105(c), 121(a), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2572–2574; Pub. L. 107–217, § 3(n)(4), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1302; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22203, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 698.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24313
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24313.
24313
Rail safety system program
null
§ 24313. Rail safety system program In consultation with rail labor organizations, Amtrak shall maintain a rail safety system program for employees working on property owned by Amtrak. The program shall be a model for other rail carriers to use in developing safety programs. The program shall include— (1) periodic anal...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 917.)
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[§ 24314. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–134, title IV, § 404, Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2586]
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49 U.S.C. § 24315
49
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§ 24315.
24315
Reports and audits
null
§ 24315. Reports and audits (a) Amtrak Annual Operations Report.— Not later than February 15 of each year, Amtrak shall submit to Congress a report that— (1) for each route on which Amtrak provided intercity rail passenger transportation during the prior fiscal year, includes information on— (A) ridership; (B) passenge...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 918; Pub. L. 105–134, title II, § 206, Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2584; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, §§ 22204(a), 22206(c)(1), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 699, 702; Pub. L. 118–205, § 2, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2697.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24316
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§ 24316.
24316
Plans to address needs of families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents
null
§ 24316. Plans to address needs of families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents (a) Submission of Plan.— Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, a rail passenger carrier shall submit to the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, t...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title V, § 502(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4897; amended Pub. L. 118–63, title XII, § 1215(d), May 16, 2024, 138 Stat. 1430.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24317
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§ 24317.
24317
Accounts
null
§ 24317. Accounts (a) Purpose.— The purpose of this section is to— (1) promote the effective use and stewardship by Amtrak of Amtrak revenues, Federal, State, and third party investments, appropriations, grants and other forms of financial assistance, and other sources of funds; and (2) enhance the transparency of the ...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11201(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1625; amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22205, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 699.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24318
49
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§ 24318.
24318
Costs and revenues
null
§ 24318. Costs and revenues (a) Allocation.— Amtrak shall establish and maintain internal controls to ensure Amtrak’s costs, revenues, and other compensation are appropriately allocated to the Northeast Corridor, including train services or infrastructure, or the National Network, including proportional shares of commo...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11202(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1628; amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22206(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 700.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24319
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24319.
24319
Grant process and reporting
null
§ 24319. Grant process and reporting (a) Procedures for Grant Requests.— The Secretary of Transportation shall— (1) establish and maintain substantive and procedural requirements, including schedules, for grant requests under this section; and (2) report any changes to such procedures to— (A) the Committee on Commerce,...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11202(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1628; amended Pub. L. 115–420, § 4(b)(1), Jan. 3, 2019, 132 Stat. 5444; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22206(b), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 700.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24320
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24320.
24320
Amtrak 5-year service line and asset line plans
null
§ 24320. Amtrak 5-year service line and asset line plans (a) In General.— (1) Final plans.— Not later than February 15, 2020, and biennially thereafter, Amtrak shall submit to Congress and the Secretary of Transportation final 5-year service line plans and 5-year asset line plans prepared in accordance with this sectio...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11203(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1630; amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, §§ 22204(b), 22207(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 699, 703.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24321
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24321.
24321
Food and beverage service
null
§ 24321. Food and beverage service (a) Working Group.— (1) Establishment.— Not later than 180 days after enactment of the Passenger Rail Expansion and Rail Safety Act of 2021, Amtrak shall establish a working group to provide recommendations to improve Amtrak’s onboard food and beverage service. (2) Membership.— The wo...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11207(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1638; amended Pub. L. 116–159, div. B, title I, § 1104(a), Oct. 1, 2020, 134 Stat. 727; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22208(b)(1), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 706.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24322
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24322.
24322
Rolling stock purchases
null
§ 24322. Rolling stock purchases (a) In General.— Prior to entering into any contract in excess of $100,000,000 for rolling stock and locomotive procurements Amtrak shall submit a business case analysis to the Secretary of Transportation, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Appro...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11208(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1639.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24323
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24323.
24323
Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains
null
§ 24323. Prohibition on smoking on Amtrak trains (a) Prohibition.— Beginning on the date of enactment of this section, Amtrak shall prohibit smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, onboard all Amtrak trains. (b) Electronic Cigarette Defined.— In this section, the term “electronic cigarette” means a device ...
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(Added Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22209(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 707.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24501...24506
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
[§§ 24501 to 24506.
24501...24506
Repealed. Pub. L. 105–134, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2573]
repealed
[§§ 24501 to 24506. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–134, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2573]
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49 U.S.C. § 24701
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 24701.
24701
National rail passenger transportation system
null
§ 24701. National rail passenger transportation system Amtrak shall operate a national rail passenger transportation system which ties together existing and emergent regional rail passenger service and other intermodal passenger service.
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 923; Pub. L. 105–134, title I, § 101(a)(1), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2572.)
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/us/usc/t49/s24702
49 U.S.C. § 24702
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24702.
24702
Transportation requested by States, authorities, and other persons
null
§ 24702. Transportation requested by States, authorities, and other persons (a) Contracts for Transportation.— Amtrak may enter into a contract with a State, a regional or local authority, or another person for Amtrak to operate an intercity rail service or route not included in the national rail passenger transportati...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title II, § 201(b)(1), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4910.)
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/us/usc/t49/s24703...24705
49 U.S.C. § 24703...24705
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
[§§ 24703 to 24705.
24703...24705
Repealed. Pub. L. 105–134, title I, §§ 103–105(a), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2572, 2573]
repealed
[§§ 24703 to 24705. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–134, title I, §§ 103–105(a), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2572, 2573]
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/us/usc/t49/s24706
49 U.S.C. § 24706
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24706.
24706
Discontinuance
null
§ 24706. Discontinuance (a) Notice of Discontinuance.— (1) Except as provided in subsection (c), not later than 180 days before discontinuing service over a route, Amtrak shall give notice of the discontinuance in the way Amtrak decides will give a State, a regional or local authority, or another person the opportunity...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 927; Pub. L. 105–134, title I, §§ 101(c), 142(a), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2572, 2576; Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title II, § 201(d), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4910; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(n)(1), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1678; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title...
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49
TRANSPORTATION
false
[§§ 24707, 24708.
24708
Repealed. Pub. L. 105–134, title I, § 101(d), (e), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2572]
repealed
[§§ 24707, 24708. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–134, title I, § 101(d), (e), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2572]
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/us/usc/t49/s24709
49 U.S.C. § 24709
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24709.
24709
International transportation
null
§ 24709. International transportation Amtrak may develop and operate international intercity rail passenger transportation between the United States and Canada and between the United States and Mexico. The Secretary of Homeland Security, in cooperation with Amtrak, shall maintain, consistent with the effective enforcem...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 929; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(n)(2), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1679.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24710
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24710.
24710
Long-distance routes
null
§ 24710. Long-distance routes (a) Annual Evaluation.— Using the financial and performance metrics developed under section 207 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, Amtrak shall— (1) evaluate annually the financial and operating performance of each long-distance passenger rail route operated by A...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title II, § 210(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4918.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24711
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24711.
24711
Competitive passenger rail service pilot program
null
§ 24711. Competitive passenger rail service pilot program (a) In General.— Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015, the Secretary of Transportation shall promulgate a rule to implement a pilot program for competitive selection of eligible petitioners ...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title II, § 214(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4927; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11307(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1660; Pub. L. 115–420, § 7(b)(3)(A)(i)(III), Jan. 3, 2019, 132 Stat. 5447.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24712
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24712.
24712
State-supported routes operated by Amtrak
null
§ 24712. State-supported routes operated by Amtrak (a) State-Supported Route Committee.— (1) Establishment.— There is established the State-Supported Route Committee (referred to in this section as the “Committee”) to promote mutual cooperation and planning pertaining to the current and future rail operations of Amtrak...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11204(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1634; amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22211, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 708; Pub. L. 117–328, div. L, title I, § 158, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5125.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24901
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24901.
24901
Definitions
null
§ 24901. Definitions In this chapter— (1) “final system plan” means the final system plan (including additions) adopted by the United States Railway Association under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. 701 et seq.). (2) “rail carrier” means an express carrier and a rail carrier as defined in sectio...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 930.)
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/us/usc/t49/s24902
49 U.S.C. § 24902
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24902.
24902
Goals and requirements
null
§ 24902. Goals and requirements (a) Managing Costs and Revenues.— Amtrak shall manage its operating costs, pricing policies, and other factors with the goal of having revenues derived each fiscal year from providing intercity rail passenger transportation over the Northeast Corridor route between the District of Columb...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 930; Pub. L. 104–205, title III, § 334, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 2974; Pub. L. 105–134, title IV, § 405(b)(1), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2586; Pub. L. 112–141, div. C, title II, § 32932(c)(3), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 829.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24903
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24903.
24903
General authority
null
§ 24903. General authority (a) General.— To carry out this chapter and the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. 701 et seq.), Amtrak may— (1) acquire, maintain, and dispose of any interest in property used to provide improved high-speed rail transportation under section 24902 of this title; (2) acquire, ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 934, § 24904; Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(22), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4380; Pub. L. 105–134, title IV, § 405(b)(2), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2586; Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title II, § 212(b)(2), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4924; Pub. L. 112–141, div. C, title II, § 32932(c)(4), ...
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49 U.S.C. § 24904
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 24904.
24904
Northeast Corridor planning
null
§ 24904. Northeast Corridor planning (a) Northeast Corridor Service Development Plan.— (1) In general.— Not later than March 31, 2022, the Northeast Corridor Commission established under section 24905 (referred to in this section as the “Commission”) shall submit a service development plan to Congress. (2) Contents.— T...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11306(a)(2), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1658; amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22301, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 714.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24905
49
TRANSPORTATION
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§ 24905.
24905
Northeast Corridor Commission; Safety Committee
null
§ 24905. Northeast Corridor Commission; Safety Committee (a) Northeast Corridor Commission.— (1) Within 180 days after the date of enactment of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a Northeast Corridor Commission (referred to in this section as the “...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 935; Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title II, § 212(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4921; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11305(a)–(d)(1), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1656, 1657; Pub. L. 115–420, §§ 4(a), 6(a), Jan. 3, 2019, 132 Stat. 5444, 5445; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II...
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49 U.S.C. § 24906
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TRANSPORTATION
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§ 24906.
24906
Eliminating highway at-grade crossings
null
§ 24906. Eliminating highway at-grade crossings (a) Plan.— In consultation with the States on the main line of the Northeast Corridor, the Secretary of Transportation shall develop a plan not later than September 30, 1993, to eliminate all highway at-grade crossings of the main line by not later than December 31, 1997....
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 936.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24907
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24907.
24907
Note and mortgage
null
§ 24907. Note and mortgage (a) General Authority.— To secure amounts expended by the United States Government to acquire and improve rail property designated under section 206(c)(1)(C) and (D) of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. 716(c)(1)(C) and (D)), the Secretary of Transportation may obtain a ...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 936; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11306(b)(1), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1660.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24908
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24908.
24908
Transfer taxes and levies and recording charges
null
§ 24908. Transfer taxes and levies and recording charges A transfer of an interest in rail property under this chapter is exempt from a tax or levy related to the transfer that is imposed by the United States Government, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. On payment of the appropriate and generally applica...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 937.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24909
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24909.
24909
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 24909. Authorization of appropriations (a) General.— (1) Not more than $2,313,000,000 may be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation to achieve the goals of section 24902(a)(1) 1 of this title. From this amount, the following amounts shall be expended by Amtrak: (A) at least $27,000,000 for equipment modifica...
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(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 937; Pub. L. 113–158, § 2, Aug. 8, 2014, 128 Stat. 1838.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24910
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24910.
24910
Rail cooperative research program
null
§ 24910. Rail cooperative research program (a) In General.— The Secretary shall establish and carry out a rail cooperative research program. The program shall— (1) address, among other matters, intercity rail passenger and freight rail services, including existing rail passenger and freight technologies and speeds, inc...
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(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 306(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4952; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11316(o), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1679; Pub. L. 115–420, § 6(b), Jan. 3, 2019, 132 Stat. 5445.)
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49 U.S.C. § 24911
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 24911.
24911
Federal-State partnership for intercity passenger rail
null
§ 24911. Federal-State partnership for intercity passenger rail (a) Definitions.— In this section: (1) Applicant.— The term “applicant” means— (A) a State (including the District of Columbia); (B) a group of States; (C) an Interstate Compact; (D) a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by 1 or more ...
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(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11302(a), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1648; amended Pub. L. 115–141, div. L, title I, Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 994; Pub. L. 115–420, § 7(b)(3)(A)(i)(IV), Jan. 3, 2019, 132 Stat. 5447; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22307(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 725.)
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49 U.S.C. § 25101
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 25101.
25101
Corridor Identification and Development Program
null
§ 25101. Corridor Identification and Development Program (a) In General.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Passenger Rail Expansion and Rail Safety Act of 2021, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a program to facilitate the development of intercity passenger rail corridors. The pr...
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(Added Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title II, § 22308(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 730.)
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49 U.S.C. § 26101
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 26101.
26101
High-speed rail corridor planning
null
§ 26101. High-speed rail corridor planning (a) Corridor Planning Assistance.— (1) The Secretary may provide under this section financial assistance to a public agency or group of public agencies for corridor planning for up to 50 percent of the publicly financed costs associated with eligible activities. (2) No less th...
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(Added Pub. L. 103–440, title I, § 103(a)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4616; amended Pub. L. 109–59, title IX, § 9001(a)(1), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1918; Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title V, § 501(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4959.)
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49 U.S.C. § 26102
49
TRANSPORTATION
false
§ 26102.
26102
High-speed rail technology improvements
null
§ 26102. High-speed rail technology improvements (a) Authority.— The Secretary may undertake activities for the improvement, adaptation, and integration of proven technologies for commercial application in high-speed rail service in the United States. (b) Eligible Recipients.— In carrying out activities authorized by s...
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(Added Pub. L. 103–440, title I, § 103(a)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4617.)
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