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23 U.S.C. § 607 (HIGHWAYS)
§ 607. Regulations
The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out the TIFIA program.
(Added Pub. L. 105–178, title I, § 1503(a), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 249, § 187; renumbered § 607 and amended Pub. L. 109–59, title I, § 1602(b)(5), (d), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1247; Pub. L. 112–141, div. A, title II, § 2002, July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 620; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title II, § 2001(f), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1444.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–94 substituted “the TIFIA program” for “this chapter”.
2012—Pub. L. 112–141 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “The Secretary may issue such regulations as the Secretary determines appropriate to carry out this chapter.”
2005—Pub. L. 109–59, § 1602(d), renumbered section 187 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 109–59, § 1602(b)(5), substituted “this chapter” for “this subchapter”.
heading: Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 114–94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as a note under section 5313 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Effective Date of 2012 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 112–141 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 this title.
40 U.S.C. § 14509 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 14509. High-speed broadband deployment initiative
(a) In General.—
The Appalachian Regional Commission may provide technical assistance, make grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide amounts to individuals or entities in the Appalachian region for projects and activities—
(1) to increase affordable access to broadband networks throughout the Appalachian region;
(2) to conduct research, analysis, and training to increase broadband adoption efforts in the Appalachian region;
(3) to provide technology assets, including computers, smartboards, and video projectors to educational systems throughout the Appalachian region;
(4) to increase distance learning opportunities throughout the Appalachian region;
(5) to increase the use of telehealth technologies in the Appalachian region; and
(6) to promote e-commerce applications in the Appalachian region.
(b) Limitation on Available Amounts.—
Of the cost of any activity eligible for a grant under this section—
(1) not more than 50 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section; and
(2) notwithstanding paragraph (1)—
(A) in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526, not more than 80 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section; and
(B) in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which an at-risk designation is in effect under section 14526, not more than 70 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section.
(c) Sources of Assistance.—
Subject to subsection (b), a grant provided under this section may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section in combination with amounts made available—
(1) under any other Federal program; or
(2) from any other source.
(d) Federal Share.—
Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the Federal share under any other Federal program, amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to increase that Federal share, as the Appalachian Regional Commission determines to be appropriate.
(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title I, § 1436(a)(1), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1430.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title I, § 1436(d), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1432, provided that: “This section [enacting this section and amending sections 14703 and 14704 of this title] and the amendments made by this section take effect on October 1, 2015.”
40 U.S.C. § 14704 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 14704. Termination
This subtitle, except sections 14102(a)(1) and (b) and 14501, ceases to be in effect on October 1, 2020.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1278; Pub. L. 109–289, div. B, title II, § 20326, as added Pub. L. 110–5, § 2, Feb. 15, 2007, 121 Stat. 22; Pub. L. 110–371, § 6, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4042; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title I, § 1436(c), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1431.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
14704
40 App.:405.
Pub. L. 89–4, title IV, § 405, Mar. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 23; Pub. L. 91–123, title I, § 111, Nov. 25, 1969, 83 Stat. 216; Pub. L. 92–65, title II, § 213, Aug. 5, 1971, 85 Stat. 173; Pub. L. 94–188, title I, § 122(a), Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1086; Pub. L. 96–506, § 3(6), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2746; Pub. L. 105–178, title I, § 1222(b) (1st sentence), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 224; Pub. L. 105–393, title II, § 222, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3625; Pub. L. 107–149, § 12, Mar. 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 71.
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–94 substituted “2020” for “2012”.
2008—Pub. L. 110–371 substituted “2012” for “2007”.
2007—Pub. L. 109–289, § 20326, as added by Pub. L. 110–5, substituted “October 1, 2007” for “October 1, 2006”.
heading: Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 114–94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1436(d) of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as an Effective Date note under section 14509 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 274m (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 274m. Authorization of appropriations
For the purpose of carrying out this part, there are authorized to be appropriated $33,000,000 for fiscal year 2015 and $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 379B, as added Pub. L. 105–196, § 4(2), July 16, 1998, 112 Stat. 636; amended Pub. L. 109–129, § 3(d), Dec. 20, 2005, 119 Stat. 2562; Pub. L. 111–264, § 2(d), Oct. 8, 2010, 124 Stat. 2792; Pub. L. 114–104, § 2(b), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2216.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–104 struck out “$30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2014 and” after “to be appropriated” and inserted “and $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020” after “fiscal year 2015”.
2010—Pub. L. 111–264 substituted “$30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2014 and $33,000,000 for fiscal year 2015.” for “$34,000,000 for fiscal year 2006 and $38,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2010.”
2005—Pub. L. 109–129 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “For the purpose of carrying out this part, there are authorized to be appropriated $18,000,000 for fiscal year 1999, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2000 through 2003.”
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1998, see section 7 of Pub. L. 105–196, set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under section 274k of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 4332a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4332a. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title I, § 1304(j)(2), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1386
text: Section, Pub. L. 112–141, div. A, title I, § 1319, July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 551, related to accelerated decisionmaking in environmental reviews, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title I, § 1304(j)(2), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1386.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal by Pub. L. 114–94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 5313 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
42 U.S.C. § 4370m–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4370m–3. Interstate compacts
(a) In general
The consent of Congress is given for 3 or more contiguous States to enter into an interstate compact establishing regional infrastructure development agencies to facilitate authorization and review of covered projects, under State law or in the exercise of delegated permitting authority described under section 4370m–5 of this title, that will advance infrastructure development, production, and generation within the States that are parties to the compact.
(b) Regional infrastructure
For the purpose of this subchapter, a regional infrastructure development agency referred to in subsection (a) shall have the same authorities and responsibilities of a State agency.
(Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41004, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1755.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, also known as the FAST Act, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 4370m–5 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4370m–5. Delegated State permitting programs
(a) In general
If a Federal statute permits a Federal agency to delegate to or otherwise authorize a State to issue or otherwise administer a permit program in lieu of the Federal agency, the Federal agency with authority to carry out the statute shall—
(1) on publication by the Council of best practices under section 4370m–1(c)(2)(B) of this title, initiate a national process, with public participation, to determine whether and the extent to which any of the best practices are generally applicable on a delegation- or authorization-wide basis to permitting under the statute; and
(2) not later than 2 years after December 4, 2015, make model recommendations for State modifications of the applicable permit program to reflect the best practices described in section 4370m–1(c)(2)(B) of this title, as appropriate.
(b) Best practices
Lead and cooperating agencies may share with State, tribal, and local authorities best practices involved in review of covered projects and invite input from State, tribal, and local authorities regarding best practices.
(Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41006, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1758.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, also known as the FAST Act, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 4370m–7 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4370m–7. Reports
(a) Report to Congress
(1) In general
Not later than April 15 of each year for 10 years beginning on December 4, 2015, the Executive Director shall submit to Congress a report detailing the progress accomplished under this subchapter during the previous fiscal year.
(2) Contents
The report described in paragraph (1) shall assess the performance of each participating agency and lead agency based on the best practices described in section 4370m–1(c)(2)(B) of this title, including—
(A) agency progress in making improvements consistent with those best practices; and
(B) agency compliance with the performance schedules established under section 4370m–1(c)(1)(C) of this title.
(3) Opportunity to include comments
Each councilmember, with input from the respective agency CERPO, shall have the opportunity to include comments concerning the performance of the agency in the report described in paragraph (1).
(b) Comptroller general report
Not later than 3 years after December 4, 2015, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that describes—
(1) agency progress in making improvements consistent with the best practices issued under section 4370m–1(c)(2)(B) of this title; and
(2) agency compliance with the performance schedules established under section 4370m–1(c)(1)(C) of this title.
(Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41008, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1760.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, also known as the FAST Act, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 4370m–9 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4370m–9. Application
This subchapter applies to any covered project for which—
(1) a notice is filed under section 4370m–2(a)(1) of this title; or
(2) an application or other request for a Federal authorization is pending before a Federal agency 90 days after December 4, 2015.
(Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41010, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, also known as the FAST Act, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 4370m–10 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4370m–10. GAO report
Not later than 3 years after December 4, 2015, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that includes an analysis of whether the provisions of this subchapter could be adapted to streamline the Federal permitting process for smaller projects that are not covered projects.
(Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41011, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, also known as the FAST Act, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 4370m–11 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4370m–11. Savings provision
Nothing in this subchapter amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
(Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41012, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761.)
heading: References in Text
text: The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, also known as the FAST Act, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 4370m–12 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4370m–12. Sunset
This subchapter shall terminate 7 years after December 4, 2015.
(Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41013, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, also known as the FAST Act, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 6362 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6362. Energy conservation policies and practices
(a) “Agency” defined
In this section, “agency” means—
(1) the Department of Transportation with respect to part A of subtitle VII of title 49, United States Code;
(2) the Interstate Commerce Commission;
(3) the Federal Maritime Commission; and
(4) the Federal Power Commission.
(b) Statement of probable impact of major regulatory action on energy efficiency
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each of the agencies specified in subsection (a) of this section shall, where practicable and consistent with the exercise of their authority under other law, include in any major regulatory action (as defined by rule by each such agency) taken by each such agency, a statement of the probable impact of such major regulatory action on energy efficiency and energy conservation.
(c) Application of provisions to authority exercised to protect public health and safety
Subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to any authority exercised under any provision of law designed to protect the public health or safety.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 382, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 939; Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(h), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1364.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(h)(1), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which related to reports to Congress by Federal agencies, feasibility of additional savings in energy consumption, and administration of laws permitting inefficient use of energy.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(h)(2), substituted “subsection (a)” for “subsection (a)(1)”.
heading: Abolition of Interstate Commerce Commission and Transfer of Functions
text: Interstate Commerce Commission abolished and functions of Commission transferred, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, to Surface Transportation Board effective Jan. 1, 1996, by section 1302 of Title 49, Transportation, and section 101 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of Title 49. References to Interstate Commerce Commission deemed to refer to Surface Transportation Board, a member or employee of the Board, or Secretary of Transportation, as appropriate, see section 205 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of Title 49.
45 U.S.C. § 601 (RAILROADS)
§ 601. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
text: Section, Pub. L. 91–518, title VI, § 601, Oct. 30, 1970, 84 Stat. 1338; Pub. L. 92–316, § 9, June 22, 1972, 86 Stat. 231; Pub. L. 93–146, § 12, Nov. 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 553; Pub. L. 93–496, § 8, Oct. 28, 1974, 88 Stat. 1530; Pub. L. 94–25, § 10, May 26, 1975, 89 Stat. 92; Pub. L. 94–555, title I, § 102(a), (b), Oct. 19, 1976, 90 Stat. 2613, 2614; Pub. L. 95–421, §§ 2(a), (b)(1), 3, Oct. 5, 1978, 92 Stat. 923; Pub. L. 96–73, title I, § 122(a), (b)(1), Sept. 29, 1979, 93 Stat. 550, 551; Pub. L. 96–254, title II, §§ 208, 211, May 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 414, 415; Pub. L. 97–35, title XI, §§ 1138, 1139(a), 1185, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 652, 697; Pub. L. 97–468, title III, § 302(c), Jan. 14, 1983, 96 Stat. 2550; Pub. L. 99–272, title IV, § 4002, Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 106; Pub. L. 101–322, § 2, July 6, 1990, 104 Stat. 295; Pub. L. 102–533, § 7(a), Oct. 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 3517, related to authorization and administration of appropriations for capital expenditures, new corridor development, operating expenses, and mandatory payments.
45 U.S.C. § 661 (RAILROADS)
§ 661. Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter—
(1) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation.
(2) “Board” means the Surface Transportation Board.
(3) “Railroad” means any rail carrier subject to part A of subtitle IV of title 49.
(4) “Certificate” means certificates issued by trustees of a railroad pursuant to subsection 77(c)(3) of the Bankruptcy Act, as amended.
(Pub. L. 91–663, § 2, Jan. 8, 1971, 84 Stat. 1975; Pub. L. 104–88, title III, § 325(1), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 951.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 77(c)(3) of the Bankruptcy Act, referred to in par. (4), was classified to section 205(c)(3) of former Title 11, Bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy Act (act July 1, 1898, ch. 541, 30 Stat. 544, as amended) was repealed effective Oct. 1, 1979, by Pub. L. 95–598, §§ 401(a), 402(a), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2682, section 101 of which enacted revised Title 11. For current provisions relating to railroad reorganization, see subchapter IV (§ 1161 et seq.) of chapter 11 of Title 11.
heading: Amendments
text: 1995—Par. (2). Pub. L. 104–88, § 325(1)(A), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “ ‘Commission’ means the Interstate Commerce Commission.”
Par. (3). Pub. L. 104–88, § 325(1)(B), substituted “rail carrier subject to part A of subtitle IV of title 49” for “common carrier by railroad subject to part I of the Interstate Commerce Act (49 U.S.C. 1–27)”.
heading: Effective Date of 1995 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 104–88 effective Jan. 1, 1996, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1301 of Title 49, Transportation.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 91–663, § 1, Jan. 8, 1971, 84 Stat. 1975, provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Emergency Rail Services Act of 1970’.”
45 U.S.C. § 665 (RAILROADS)
§ 665. Utilization of services and facilities of Federal departments and agencies; reimbursement; consultation with Board; coordination of activities with Federal departments and agencies
(a) In carrying out the provisions of this chapter the Secretary may use available services and facilities of other departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Federal Government with their consent and on a reimbursable basis, and shall consult with the Board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Federal Government shall exercise their powers, duties, and functions in such manner as will assist in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 91–663, § 6, Jan. 8, 1971, 84 Stat. 1977; Pub. L. 104–88, title III, § 325(3), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 951.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1995—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–88 substituted “Board” for “Interstate Commerce Commission”.
heading: Effective Date of 1995 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 104–88 effective Jan. 1, 1996, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1301 of Title 49, Transportation.
45 U.S.C. § 797i (RAILROADS)
§ 797i. Limitations on liability
(a) Federal Government
The liability of the United States under an agreement entered into or benefit schedule prescribed under section 797 1 of this title or for payment of a termination allowance under section 797a of this title shall be limited to amounts appropriated under section 797l 1 of this title.
(b) The Corporation
(1) The Corporation, Amtrak Commuter, and commuter authorities shall incur no liability under an agreement entered into or benefit schedule prescribed under section 797 1 of this title or for the payment of a termination allowance under section 797a of this title.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, until April 1, 1984, the Corporation shall have no liability for employee protection in the event of a sale of any asset to a purchaser, and such purchaser shall assume the liability for the application of employee protection conditions imposed by the Commission for all employees adversely affected by such sale.
(Pub. L. 93–236, title VII, § 710, as added Pub. L. 97–35, title XI, § 1143(a), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 667.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 797 of this title, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(1), was repealed by Pub. L. 99–509, title IV, § 4024(c), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1904, effective on the sale date (Apr. 2, 1987).
Section 797l of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by Pub. L. 99–509, title IV, § 4033(a)(2), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1908, and a new section 797l of this title was subsequently added by Pub. L. 104–88, § 327(5).
heading: Abolition of Interstate Commerce Commission and Transfer of Functions
text: Interstate Commerce Commission abolished and functions of Commission transferred, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, to Surface Transportation Board effective Jan. 1, 1996, by section 1302 of Title 49, Transportation, and section 101 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of Title 49. References to Interstate Commerce Commission deemed to refer to Surface Transportation Board, a member or employee of the Board, or Secretary of Transportation, as appropriate, see section 205 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of Title 49.