49 USC 22702 - Authority

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 19, 2024

§ 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)

establish or designate a State rail transportation authority to prepare, maintain, coordinate, and administer the plan;

(2)

establish or designate a State rail plan approval authority to approve the plan;

(3)

submit the State’s approved plan to the Secretary of Transportation for review; and

(4)

revise and resubmit a State-approved plan no less frequently than once every 4 years for acceptance by the Secretary.

(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. B, title III, § 303(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4948; amended Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title XI, § 11315(a)(1), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1674.)

cite as: 49 USC 22702