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49 U.S.C. § 5564 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 5564. Interim preservation of certain rail passenger terminals
(a) General Grant Authority.—
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary of Transportation may make a grant of financial assistance to a responsible person (including a governmental authority) to preserve a rail passenger terminal under section 5562(a)(2) of this title. To receive assistance under this section, the person must be qualified, prepared, committed, and authorized by law to maintain (and prevent the demolition, dismantling, or further deterioration of) the terminal until plans for its reuse are prepared.
(b) Grant Requirements.—
The Secretary of Transportation may make a grant of financial assistance under this section only if—
(1) the Secretary decides the rail passenger terminal has a reasonable likelihood of being converted to, or conditioned for reuse as, an intermodal transportation terminal, a civic or cultural activities center, or both; and
(2) planning activity directed toward conversion or reuse has begun and is proceeding in a competent way.
(c) Maximizing Preservation of Terminals.—
(1) Amounts appropriated to carry out this section and section 5562(a)(2) of this title shall be expended in the way most likely to maximize the preservation of rail passenger terminals that are—
(A) reasonably capable of conversion to intermodal transportation terminals;
(B) listed in the National Register of Historic Places maintained by the Secretary of the Interior; or
(C) recommended (on the basis of architectural integrity and quality) by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation or the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
(2) The Secretary of Transportation may not make a grant under this section for more than 80 percent of the total cost of maintaining the terminal for an interim period of not more than 5 years.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 852.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)
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5564(a)
49 App.:1653(i)(3) (1st sentence words before proviso).
Oct. 15, 1966, Pub. L. 89–670, 80 Stat. 931, § 4(i)(3); added Oct. 28, 1974, Pub. L. 93–496, §§ 6, 15, 88 Stat. 1529, 1533; Oct. 5, 1978, Pub. L. 95–421, § 14, 92 Stat. 929.
5564(b)
49 App.:1653(i)(3) (1st sentence proviso).
5564(c)
49 App.:1653(i)(3) (2d, last sentences).
In subsection (a), the words “Subject to subsection (b) of this section” are added for clarity. The word “authority” is substituted for “entity” for consistency in the revised title. The words “in accordance with regulations” and “applicable” are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (b), the words before clause (1) are substituted for “Provided, That” for clarity and consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (c)(2), the words “The Secretary of Transportation may not make a grant” are substituted for “The amount of the Federal share of any grant . . . shall not exceed” for clarity and consistency in this chapter.
49 U.S.C. § 5566 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 5566. Records and audits
(a) Record Requirements.—
Each recipient of financial assistance under this chapter shall keep records required by the Secretary of Transportation. The records shall disclose—
(1) the amount, and disposition by the recipient, of the proceeds of the assistance;
(2) the total cost of the project for which the assistance was given or used;
(3) the amount of that part of the cost of the project supplied by other sources; and
(4) any other records that will make an effective audit easier.
(b) Audits and Inspections.—
For 3 years after a project is completed, the Secretary and the Comptroller General may audit and inspect records of a recipient that the Secretary or Comptroller General decides may be related or pertinent to the financial assistance.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 853.)
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
5566(a)
49 App.:1653(i)(8) (1st sentence).
Oct. 15, 1966, Pub. L. 89–670, 80 Stat. 931, § 4(i)(8); added Oct. 28, 1974, Pub. L. 93–496, §§ 6, 15, 88 Stat. 1530, 1533; Feb. 5, 1976, Pub. L. 94–210, § 707(3), 90 Stat. 125; May 30, 1980, Pub. L. 96–254, § 206(a), 94 Stat. 412.
5566(b)
49 App.:1653(i)(8) (last sentence).
In this section, the word “undertaking” is omitted as being included in “project”.
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the word “fully” is omitted as surplus.
In subsection (b), the words “the expiration of” and “of the United States” are omitted as surplus. The words “or any of their duly authorized representatives” are omitted as unnecessary because of 49:322(b) and 31:711(2). The words “may audit and inspect” are substituted for “shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The word “recipient” is substituted for “such receipts” to correct an error in the underlying source provisions.
49 U.S.C. § 5567 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 5567. Preference for preserving buildings of historic or architectural significance
Amtrak shall give preference to the use of rail passenger terminal facilities that will preserve buildings of historic or architectural significance.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 854.)
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5567
49 App.:1653(i)(7).
Oct. 15, 1966, Pub. L. 89–670, 80 Stat. 931, § 4(i)(7); added Oct. 28, 1974, Pub. L. 93–496, §§ 6, 15, 88 Stat. 1530, 1533; Feb. 5, 1976, Pub. L. 94–210, § 707(3), 90 Stat. 125; May 30, 1980, Pub. L. 96–254, § 206(a), 94 Stat. 412.
The word “Amtrak” is substituted for “The National Railroad Passenger Corporation” for consistency in the revised title. The words “rail passenger terminal” are substituted for “station” for consistency in this chapter. The word “or” is substituted for “and” for consistency with the source provisions being restated in section 5562(a)(3) of the revised title.
49 U.S.C. § 5568 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 5568. Authorization of appropriations
(a) General.—
The following amounts may be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation:
(1) not more than $15,000,000 to carry out section 5562(a)(1) and (3) of this title.
(2) not more than $2,500,000 to carry out section 5562(a)(2) of this title.
(3) not more than $2,500,000 to carry out section 5562(a)(4) of this title.
(b) Availability of Amounts.—
Amounts appropriated to carry out this chapter remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 854.)
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5568
49 App.:1653(i)(9).
Oct. 15, 1966, Pub. L. 89–670, 80 Stat. 931, § 4(i)(9); added Oct. 28, 1974, Pub. L. 93–496, §§ 6, 15, 88 Stat. 1530, 1533; restated Feb. 5, 1976, Pub. L. 94–210, § 707(3), (5), 90 Stat. 125; Oct. 19, 1976, Pub. L. 94–555, § 219(a), 90 Stat. 2629; May 30, 1980, Pub. L. 96–254, § 206(a), 94 Stat. 412.
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words “to the Secretary of Transportation” are added for clarity and consistency in this chapter.
In subsection (b), the words “to carry out” are substituted for “for the purpose set forth . . . in” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
49 U.S.C. § 5904 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 5904. State enforcement
(a) General.—
A State may enact a law to permit the State or a political subdivision of the State—
(1) to impose a fine or penalty, for a violation of a State highway weight law or regulation by a tractor-trailer combination carrying a loaded container or trailer for which a certification is required by section 5902(b) of this title, against the person tendering the loaded container or trailer to the first carrier if the violation results from the person’s having provided erroneous information in the certification in violation of section 5903(a) of this title; and
(2) to impound the container or trailer until the fine or penalty has been paid by the owner or beneficial owner of the contents of the container or trailer or the person tendering the loaded container or trailer to the first carrier.
(b) Limitation.—
This chapter does not require a person tendering a loaded container or trailer to a first carrier to ensure that the first carrier or any other carrier involved in the intermodal transportation will comply with any State highway weight law or regulation, other than as required by this chapter.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 861.)
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5904(a)
49:508(f).
5904(b)
49:508(h).
In subsection (a)(1), the words “false” and “written” are omitted as surplus and for consistency with section 5903(a) of the revised title.
In subsection (b), the words “does not require” are substituted for “shall not be construed as creating any obligation or responsibility for” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “State highway weight law or regulation” are substituted for “State statutes or regulations prescribing weight limitations for highway transportation” for consistency with subsection (a) of this section and to eliminate unnecessary words.
49 U.S.C. § 5906 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 5906. Perishable agricultural commodities
Section 5905 of this title does not apply to a container or trailer the contents of which are perishable agricultural commodities (as defined in the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930 (7 U.S.C. 499a et seq.)).
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 861; Pub. L. 104–291, title II, § 207, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3457.)
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5906
49:508(g)(2)(C).
heading: References in Text
text: The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930, referred to in text, is act June 10, 1930, ch. 436, 46 Stat. 531, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 20A (§ 499a et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 499a(a) of Title 7 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–291 substituted “Section 5905 of this title does” for “Sections 5904(a)(2) and 5905 of this title do”.
49 U.S.C. § 5907 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 5907. Effective date
This chapter shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of the Intermodal Safe Container Transportation Amendments Act of 1996.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 862; Pub. L. 104–291, title II, § 208(a), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3457.)
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5907(a)
49:508 (note).
Oct. 28, 1992, Pub. L. 102–548, § 2(d), 106 Stat. 3649.
5907(b)
49:508(a)(3) (related to effective date).
In subsection (a), the words “shall initiate a proceeding to issue regulations . . . within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act” are omitted as executed.
Subsection (b) is substituted for the source provision and made applicable to the entire chapter for clarity.
heading: References in Text
text: The date of enactment of the Intermodal Safe Container Transportation Amendments Act of 1996, referred to in text, is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 104–291, which was approved Oct. 11, 1996.
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–291 substituted “Effective date” for “Regulations and effective date” in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:
“(a) Regulations.—Not later than July 25, 1993, the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe final regulations to enforce this chapter. The Secretary may establish by regulation exemptions to the regulations that are in the public interest and consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
“(b) Effective Date.—This chapter is effective on the date final regulations to enforce this chapter are prescribed.”
49 U.S.C. § 5908 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 5908. Relationship to other laws
Nothing in this chapter affects—
(1) chapter 51 (relating to transportation of hazardous material) or the regulations promulgated under that chapter; or
(2) any State highway weight or size law or regulation applicable to tractor-trailer combinations.
(Added Pub. L. 104–291, title II, § 209(a), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3458.)
49 U.S.C. § 6101 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 6101. Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are—
(1) to enhance public safety;
(2) to protect the environment;
(3) to minimize risks to excavators; and
(4) to prevent disruption of vital public services,
by reducing the incidence of damage to underground facilities during excavation through the voluntary adoption and efficient implementation by all States of State one-call notification programs that meet the minimum standards set forth under section 6103.
(Added Pub. L. 105–178, title VII, § 7302(a), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 478.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of duties, powers, and authority of Research and Special Programs Administration under this chapter to the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, see section 2(b) of Pub. L. 108–426, set out as a note under section 108 of this title.
heading: Congressional Findings
text: Pub. L. 105–178, title VII, § 7301, June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 477, provided that:
“Congress finds that—
“(1) unintentional damage to underground facilities during excavation is a significant cause of disruptions in telecommunications, water supply, electric power, and other vital public services, such as hospital and air traffic control operations, and is a leading cause of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline accidents;
“(2) excavation that is performed without prior notification to an underground facility operator or with inaccurate or untimely marking of such a facility prior to excavation can cause damage that results in fatalities, serious injuries, harm to the environment and disruption of vital services to the public; and
“(3) protection of the public and the environment from the consequences of underground facility damage caused by excavations will be enhanced by a coordinated national effort to improve one-call notification programs in each State and the effectiveness and efficiency of one-call notification systems that operate under such programs.”
49 U.S.C. § 6102 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 6102. Definitions
In this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(1) One-call notification system.—
The term “one-call notification system” means a system operated by an organization that has as 1 of its purposes to receive notification from excavators of intended excavation in a specified area in order to disseminate such notification to underground facility operators that are members of the system so that such operators can locate and mark their facilities in order to prevent damage to underground facilities in the course of such excavation.
(2) State one-call notification program.—
The term “State one-call notification program” means the State statutes, regulations, orders, judicial decisions, and other elements of law and policy in effect in a State that establish the requirements for the operation of one-call notification systems in such State.
(3) State.—
The term “State” means a State, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
(4) Secretary.—
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation.
(Added Pub. L. 105–178, title VII, § 7302(a), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 478.)
49 U.S.C. § 6105 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 6105. Implementation of best practices guidelines
(a) Adoption of Best Practices.—
The Secretary of Transportation shall encourage States, operators of one-call notification programs, excavators (including all government and contract excavators), and underground facility operators to adopt and implement practices identified in the best practices report entitled “Common Ground”, as periodically updated.
(b) Technical Assistance.—
The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to and participate in programs sponsored by a non-profit organization specifically established for the purpose of reducing construction-related damage to underground facilities.
(c) Grants.—
(1) In general.—
The Secretary may make grants to a non-profit organization described in subsection (b).
(2) Authorization of appropriations.—
In addition to amounts authorized under section 6107, there is authorized to be appropriated for making grants under this subsection $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006. Such sums shall remain available until expended.
(3) General revenue funding.—
Any sums appropriated under this subsection shall be derived from general revenues and may not be derived from amounts collected under section 60301.
(Added Pub. L. 105–178, title VII, § 7302(a), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 480; amended Pub. L. 107–355, § 2(c)(1), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2985.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Pub. L. 107–355 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to study of existing one-call systems, purpose and considerations of study, report by Secretary within one year of June 9, 1998, and discretion of Secretary as to whether to carry out study.
49 U.S.C. § 6106 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 6106. Grants to States
(a) In General.—
The Secretary may make a grant of financial assistance to a State that qualifies under section 6104(b) to assist in improving—
(1) the overall quality and effectiveness of one-call notification systems in the State;
(2) communications systems linking one-call notification systems;
(3) location capabilities, including training personnel and developing and using location technology;
(4) record retention and recording capabilities for one-call notification systems;
(5) public information and education;
(6) participation in one-call notification systems; or
(7) compliance and enforcement under the State one-call notification program.
(b) State Action Taken Into Account.—
In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall take into consideration the commitment of each State to improving its State one-call notification program, including legislative and regulatory actions taken by the State after the date of enactment of this chapter.
(c) Funding for One-Call Notification Systems.—
A State may provide funds received under this section directly to any one-call notification system in such State that substantially adopts the best practices identified under section 6105.
(Added Pub. L. 105–178, title VII, § 7302(a), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 482.)
heading: References in Text
text: The date of enactment of this chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 105–178, which was approved June 9, 1998.
49 U.S.C. § 6107 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 6107. Authorization of appropriations
(a) For Grants to States.—
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to provide grants to States under section 6106 $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2015. Such funds shall remain available until expended.
(b) For Administration.—
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary to carry out sections 6103, 6104, and 6105 for fiscal years 2012 through 2015.
(Added Pub. L. 105–178, title VII, § 7302(a), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 482; amended Pub. L. 107–355, § 2(d), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2986; Pub. L. 109–468, § 18(d), Dec. 29, 2006, 120 Stat. 3498; Pub. L. 112–90, § 32(c), Jan. 3, 2012, 125 Stat. 1922.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2012—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 112–90, § 32(c)(1), (2), substituted “2012 through 2015.” for “2007 through 2010.”
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 112–90, § 32(c)(3), struck out subsec. (c). Text read as follows: “Any sums appropriated under this section shall be derived from general revenues and may not be derived from amounts collected under section 60301 of this title.”
2006—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 109–468 substituted “fiscal years 2007 through 2010” for “fiscal years 2003 through 2006”.
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–355, § 2(d)(1), substituted “$1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006” for “$1,000,000 for fiscal year 2000 and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2001” in first sentence.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–355, § 2(d)(2), substituted “for fiscal years 2003 through 2006” for “for fiscal years 1999, 2000, and 2001”.
49 U.S.C. § 6109 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 6109. Public education and awareness
(a) Grant Authority.—
The Secretary shall make a grant to an appropriate entity for promoting public education and awareness with respect to the 811 national excavation damage prevention phone number.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.—
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $1,000,000 for the period beginning October 1, 2006, and ending September 30, 2008, to carry out this section.
(Added Pub. L. 109–468, § 3(a), Dec. 29, 2006, 120 Stat. 3489.)
49 U.S.C. § 6301 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 6301. Definitions
In this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(1) Bureau.—
The term “Bureau” means the Bureau of Transportation Statistics established by section 6302(a).
(2) Department.—
The term “Department” means the Department of Transportation.
(3) Director.—
The term “Director” means the Director of the Bureau.
(4) Library.—
The term “Library” means the National Transportation Library established by section 6304(a).
(5) Secretary.—
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation.
(Added Pub. L. 112–141, div. E, title II, § 52011(a), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 887.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.
heading: Construction
text: Pub. L. 112–141, div. E, title II, § 52011(b), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 895, provided that:
“If the provisions of section 111 of title 49, United States Code, are transferred to chapter 63 of that title, the following rules of construction apply:
“(1) For purposes of determining whether 1 provision of law supersedes another based on enactment later in time, a chapter 63 provision is deemed to have been enacted on the date of enactment of the corresponding section 111 provision [section 111 of this title was enacted Dec. 18, 1991].
“(2) A reference to a section 111 provision, including a reference in a regulation, order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding chapter 63 provision.
“(3) A regulation, order, or other administrative action in effect under a section 111 provision continues in effect under the corresponding chapter 63 provision.
“(4) An action taken or an offense committed under a section 111 provision is deemed to have been taken or committed under the corresponding chapter 63 provision.”
49 U.S.C. § 6303 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 6303. Intermodal transportation database
(a) In General.—
In consultation with the Under Secretary Transportation for Policy, the Assistant Secretaries of the Department, and the heads of the operating administrations of the Department, the Director shall establish and maintain a transportation database for all modes of transportation.
(b) Use.—
The database established under this section shall be suitable for analyses carried out by the Federal Government, the States, and metropolitan planning organizations.
(c) Contents.—
The database established under this section shall include—
(1) information on the volumes and patterns of movement of goods, including local, interregional, and international movement, by all modes of transportation, intermodal combinations, and relevant classification;
(2) information on the volumes and patterns of movement of people, including local, interregional, and international movements, by all modes of transportation (including bicycle and pedestrian modes), intermodal combinations, and relevant classification;
(3) information on the location and connectivity of transportation facilities and services; and
(4) a national accounting of expenditures and capital stocks on each mode of transportation and intermodal combination.
(Added Pub. L. 112–141, div. E, title II, § 52011(a), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 890.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.