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AL Code § 37-11B-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 11B - Alabama Capital Assistance Stimulus for Rail Projects Act of 2009.|Section 37-11B-3 - Definitions.

Section 37-11B-3Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) ADECA. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. (2) COMMISSION. The Mississippi-Louisiana-Alabama Rapid Rail Transit Commission created by the Mississippi-Louisiana-Alabama Rapid Rail Transit Compact, Chapter 11 of this title, or its successor. (3) FREIGHT COMPONENT OF THE STATE RAIL PLAN. The plan developed by ADECA with the assistance of the commission, in conjunction with the railroads operating in the state and in concert with the Passenger Component of the State Rail Plan, that promotes freight rail service within the state, including, but not limited to, service to and from water ports in the state and the articulation of the ongoing comprehensive vision and objectives associated with promoting freight rail service within the state. (4) PASSENGER COMPONENT OF THE STATE RAIL PLAN. The plan developed by ADECA with the assistance of the commission with the railroads operating in the state and in concert with the Freight Component of the State Rail Plan that promotes passenger rail travel within the state in a manner that is compatible with opportunities for the state to obtain federal funding assistance that may be available for intercity passenger rail service or high-speed rail corridor service, or both, and that contains provisions that include, but are not limited to, all of the following: a. Articulating the ongoing comprehensive vision and objectives associated with promoting passenger rail travel within the state. b. Identifying all viable routes for passenger rail service. c. Enhancing the existing passenger rail segments within the state and constructing additional segments. d. Providing specific guidelines and recommendations to the providers of passenger rail service within the state for complying with federal requirements necessary for the state to qualify for any available federal funding. e. Implementing any recommendations proposed under Section 37-11B-4. (5) PROJECT. The construction, rehabilitation, improvement, or repair of rail line or track within the state, the acquisition and development of real property and improvements to the property associated with the project, the acquisition of easements and rights-of-way to real property as may be necessary to the project, and any other component associated with the project as approved by ADECA, especially those components that may enhance state opportunities for available federal funding assistance. (6) STATE RAIL PLAN. The plan developed by ADECA with the assistance of the commission that coordinates all aspects of the rail infrastructure within the State of Alabama and that includes both freight and passenger components as those components are defined in this section. (Act 2009-787, p. 2472, §3.)
AL Code § 37-11B-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 11B - Alabama Capital Assistance Stimulus for Rail Projects Act of 2009.|Section 37-11B-4 - Program to Promote Passenger Rail Travel and Service.

Section 37-11B-4Program to promote passenger rail travel and service. ADECA with the assistance of the commission shall establish and operate a program to promote passenger rail travel and service in the state and make recommendations for the development and funding of specific projects related to the construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, and improvement of the state's passenger rail infrastructure, which shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (1) Insuring compatibility for a project or projects with opportunities for the state to obtain federal funding assistance that may be available for high-speed rail service, which includes, but is not limited to, intercity passenger rail service that is reasonably expected to reach speeds of 110 miles per hour. (2) Considering projects that create a series of corridor route rail segments with passenger service areas that are smaller than long-distance passenger trains and typically connect major city pairs, in order to provide improved service at peak travel times and a higher frequency of trains. (3) Requiring that passenger rail projects demonstrate improvements in estimated ridership, increased on-time performance, reduced trip time, and additional service frequency to meet anticipated demand. (4) Establishing criteria for the development of such projects that shall include, but are not limited to, public safety and interest, economic benefit to the state, financial viability after the dedication of state or federal funding resources, and continuity of rail infrastructure with regard to passenger rail service in the state. (5) Conducting feasibility studies with regard to passenger rail service, in addition to the creation or update of the Passenger Component of the State Rail Plan. (Act 2009-787, p. 2472, §4.)
AL Code § 37-11B-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 11B - Alabama Capital Assistance Stimulus for Rail Projects Act of 2009.|Section 37-11B-6 - Railroad Revitalization Fund Development of State Rail Plan.

Section 37-11B-6Railroad Revitalization Fund development of State Rail Plan. (a) There is established in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated as the Railroad Revitalization Fund. Monies, including interest earnings, in this fund shall be expended either separately or in combination with any available federal funds for railroad research, railroad planning, and railroad administration costs incurred by ADECA directly attributable to railroad revitalization projects; assistance to railroads for the rehabilitation or improvement of rail lines; and construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of railroad facilities. (b) ADECA with the assistance of the commission, in conjunction with the railroads operating in the State of Alabama, shall develop the State Rail Plan, which shall be a comprehensive plan that coordinates all aspects of the improvements to rail infrastructure within the state and includes distinct freight and passenger components, as described in subdivisions (3) and (4) of Section 37-11B-3. During fiscal years 2010 and 2011, a total cumulative sum not to exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) of the Railroad Revitalization Fund shall be used specifically for the purpose of initially developing the State Rail Plan. After the initial development of the State Rail Plan, the plan shall be updated periodically, not less than every three years. (c) Except as may be otherwise provided in Sections 37-11B-1 to 37-11B-5, inclusive, funds appropriated or otherwise provided by the Legislature for rail line assistance as described in subsections (a) and (b) shall be deposited in the Railroad Revitalization Fund. Any monies received by ADECA by agreements, grants, gifts, or other means from individuals, companies, or other business entities, municipalities, counties, local railroad authorities, or regional railroad authorities or other governmental agencies for the purposes set forth in this chapter, except federal grants made under Section 5 of the Department of Transportation Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. §1654, shall be credited to the Railroad Revitalization Fund. Any interest received from investment of monies in the fund shall be credited to the fund and shall not be deposited into the State General Fund. Use of this fund for the required periodic updates to the State Rail Plan and for railroad research, planning, and administration costs incurred by ADECA that are directly attributable to railroad revitalization projects shall be paid from any available funds of ADECA. (Act 2009-787, p. 2472, §6.)
AL Code § 37-11C-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 11C - Railroad Modernization Act of 2019.|Section 37-11C-1 - Short Title.

Section 37-11C-1Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as The Railroad Modernization Act of 2019. (Act 2019-459, §1.)
AL Code § 37-11C-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 11C - Railroad Modernization Act of 2019.|Section 37-11C-2 - Definitions.

Section 37-11C-2Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) CLASS II RAILROAD. A carrier classified as a Class II railroad pursuant to 49 CFR § 1201, or other rule adopted by the United States Surface Transportation Board. (2) CLASS III RAILROAD. A carrier classified as a Class III railroad pursuant to 49 CFR § 1201, or other rule adopted by the United States Surface Transportation Board. (3) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Commerce. (4) ELIGIBLE TAXPAYER. A railroad that owns or leases railroad infrastructure in Alabama and is classified by the United States Surface Transportation Board as a Class II or Class III railroad. (5) ELIGIBLE TRANSFEREE. A taxpayer who is transferred a tax credit allowed by this chapter by an eligible taxpayer. (6) QUALIFIED RAILROAD REHABILITATION EXPENDITURES. Expenditures within the taxable year for maintenance, deductible maintenance of way expenses, reconstruction, or replacement of railroad infrastructure within the state that is owned or leased by an eligible taxpayer. The term includes new construction of industrial leads, switches, spurs, sidings, and extensions of existing sidings by an eligible taxpayer. The term does not include expenditures for which an income tax deduction has been claimed. (7) RAILROAD INFRASTRUCTURE. Includes, but is not limited to, the track, roadbed, bridges, signaling systems and train control, industrial leads, and track-related structures owned or leased by an eligible taxpayer. (8) REHABILITATION PLAN. Detailed construction plans and specifications for the proposed rehabilitation of railroad infrastructure under this chapter. (Act 2019-459, §2.)
AL Code § 37-11C-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 11C - Railroad Modernization Act of 2019.|Section 37-11C-5 - Rulemaking Authority; Applications for Reservation of Tax Credits.

Section 37-11C-5Rulemaking authority; applications for reservation of tax credits. By October 1, 2019, the Department of Commerce shall adopt any and all rules necessary to implement this chapter. Applications for the reservation of tax credits shall be accepted beginning November 1, 2019. (Act 2019-459, §5.)
AL Code § 37-11C-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 11C - Railroad Modernization Act of 2019.|Section 37-11C-6 - Duration of Tax Credits.

Section 37-11C-6Duration of tax credits. The tax credit allowed under this chapter shall be effective for the 2020 tax year and shall continue through the 2022 tax year, unless extended by act of the Legislature. (Act 2019-459, §6.)
AL Code § 37-12-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 12 - Development of Cogeneration Facilities.|Section 37-12-1 - Short Title.

Section 37-12-1Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Alabama Cogeneration Act of 1983." (Acts 1983, No. 83-574, p. 880, §1.)
AL Code § 37-12-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 12 - Development of Cogeneration Facilities.|Section 37-12-2 - Declaration of Public Policy.

Section 37-12-2Declaration of public policy. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state to encourage the development of cogeneration facilities to conserve energy resources and further industrial economic development in this state to the extent such encouragement is not inconsistent with the maintenance of just and reasonable electric rates to consumers of electric utilities. It is necessary for growth and job opportunities to encourage new investment in energy producing systems to remain competitive and allow for the sustained economic development of this state, consistent with just and reasonable treatment of electric consumers of this state. (Acts 1983, No. 83-574, p. 880, §2.)
AL Code § 37-12-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 12 - Development of Cogeneration Facilities.|Section 37-12-3 - Rules and Regulations Governing.

Section 37-12-3Rules and regulations governing. In furtherance of the policy set forth in Section 37-12-2, the rules and regulations relating to cogeneration facilities and cogenerators in the State of Alabama and the treatment of such facilities and cogenerators with respect to the capacity and energy produced in such facilities shall be governed by the applicable provisions of the regulations relating thereto which have been promulgated as of July 6, 1983 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under Sections 201 and 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, ("PURPA"), 16 U.S.C. §796(17)-(22) and 16 U.S.C. §824 a-3 (Supp. V); such regulations being embodied in 18 Code of Federal Regulations Sections 292.101 through 292.602. Said regulations are incorporated by reference as if fully set out herein. A copy of said regulations, as complied and published in 18 Code of Federal Regulations Part 292 as of July 6, 1983 and incorporated in a volume entitled "Regulations Relating to Cogeneration Facilities Adopted for the State of Alabama," shall be maintained by the secretary of the Alabama Public Service Commission. (Acts 1983, No. 83-574, p. 880, §3; Acts 1984, No. 84-259, p. 431, §1.)
AL Code § 37-12-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 12 - Development of Cogeneration Facilities.|Section 37-12-4 - Implementation of Chapter by Alabama Public Service Commission.

Section 37-12-4Implementation of chapter by Alabama Public Service Commission. The Alabama Public Service Commission ("the commission") is hereby authorized and directed to take all necessary steps to implement the provisions of this chapter as it affects utilities already subject to the jurisdiction of the commission and to promulgate rules and regulations consistent with the provisions hereof. Any such rule or regulation promulgated under the chapter shall be adopted pursuant to a determination by the commission, supported by substantial evidence, that such rule or regulation is in the public interest and shall be just and reasonable to the electric consumers of any electric utility affected. Any cogenerator or electric utility may petition the commission for appropriate relief under this chapter, and the commission will act on any such petition within 180 days. Any cogenerator or electric utility may petition the commission for approval of a contract between them, which approval will be granted within 60 days of such petition unless the contract is clearly contrary to the policy and purposes of this chapter or is otherwise unlawful. Payments required to be made by a utility to a cogenerator pursuant to any contract approved under this chapter, or pursuant to other relief afforded under this chapter, shall be afforded appropriate treatment by the commission to assure full and expedient recovery in the rates charged by the utility which are subject to the commission's jurisdiction. If the commission action on any petition is inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, or is otherwise unlawful, the petitioner or any party to the proceedings may bring an action within 30 days after the date of the commission order or the expiration of the applicable 60 or 180-day period, in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama, to seek appropriate relief consistent with the policy, purposes and provisions of this chapter. (Acts 1983, No. 83-574, p. 880, §4.)
AL Code § 37-12-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 12 - Development of Cogeneration Facilities.|Section 37-12-5 - Purchase of Coal Produced in Alabama Required.

Section 37-12-5Purchase of coal produced in Alabama required. In order to enforce the provisions of this chapter, a cogenerator who uses coal as a fuel source to produce electrical power shall purchase coal produced in the State of Alabama provided that such Alabama coal is available to the cogenerator at prices and under terms and conditions (including availability, quantity, quality and reliability of supplier) at least as favorable as coal produced outside the State of Alabama. (Acts 1983, No. 83-574, p. 880, §5.)
AL Code § 37-13-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 13 - Incorporation of Railroad Authorities as Public Corporations.|Section 37-13-2 - Authority and Procedure to Incorporate.

Section 37-13-2Authority and procedure to incorporate. Pursuant to this chapter, authorities may be organized as public corporations with the powers herein set forth. To organize an authority, no fewer than three natural persons shall file with the governing body of any one or more counties, cities, or towns within this state in which there are located railroad properties and facilities, an application in writing for permission to incorporate a public corporation under this chapter and shall attach to such application a proposed form of certificate of incorporation for such corporation. If each governing body with which the application is filed shall adopt a resolution, which need not be published or posted, approving the form of the certificate of incorporation and authorizing the formation of a public corporation, then the applicants shall become the incorporators of and shall proceed to incorporate an authority as a public corporation in the manner hereinafter provided, using for that purpose the form of certificate of incorporation so approved. (Acts 1984, No. 84-179, p. 256, §2; Act 2005-318, 1st Sp. Sess., p. 777, §1.)
AL Code § 37-13-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 13 - Incorporation of Railroad Authorities as Public Corporations.|Section 37-13-3 - Certificate of Incorporation - Contents.

Section 37-13-3Certificate of incorporation - Contents. The certificate of incorporation of an authority shall state; (1) The names of the incorporators together with the residence of each thereof, and a statement that each of them is a duly qualified elector of and owner of property in the state; (2) The name of the authority (which name shall include the words "railroad authority"); (3) The period for the duration of the authority (if the duration is to be perpetual that fact shall be so stated); (4) The name of each authorizing subdivision, together with the date on which the governing body thereof adopted a resolution authorizing the incorporation of the authority; (5) The proposed location of the principal office of the authority, which shall be in this state; (6) The number of directors, which shall be not less than three, the duration of their respective terms of office (which shall not be in excess of five years), and, subject to the provisions of Section 37-13-5, the manner of their election or appointment; and (7) Any other matters relating to the authority that the incorporators may choose to insert and that is not inconsistent with this chapter or with other laws of the state. (Acts 1984, No. 84-179, p. 256, §3.)
AL Code § 37-13-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 13 - Incorporation of Railroad Authorities as Public Corporations.|Section 37-13-4 - Certificate of Incorporation - Execution and Recordation.

Section 37-13-4Certificate of incorporation - Execution and recordation. The certificate of incorporation of an authority shall be signed and acknowledged by the aforesaid incorporators before an officer authorized by the laws of the state to take acknowledgements to deeds and shall have attached thereto a certified copy of each of the resolutions provided for in Section 37-13-2 and a certificate by the secretary of state that the name proposed for the authority is not identical to that of any other corporation organized under the laws of the state or so nearly similar thereto as to lead to confusion and uncertainty. The certificate of incorporation of an authority, together with the documents required by the preceding sentence to be attached thereto, shall be filed for record in the office of the judge of probate of the county in which the principal office of the authority shall be located. The judge of probate shall forthwith receive and record the same. When such a certificate of incorporation and attached documents have been so filed, the authority referred to therein shall come into existence and shall constitute a public corporation under the name set forth in such certificate of incorporation, whereupon the authority shall be vested with the rights and powers herein granted. (Acts 1984, No. 84-179, p. 256, §4.)
AL Code § 37-13-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 13 - Incorporation of Railroad Authorities as Public Corporations.|Section 37-13-6 - Officers of Authority.

Section 37-13-6Officers of authority. The officers of the authority shall consist of a chairman, a vice-chairman, a secretary, a treasurer and such other officers as the board shall deem necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the authority was organized. The chairman, vice-chairman and secretary of the authority shall be elected by the board from its membership, but neither the treasurer nor any of the other officers of the authority need be a member of the board. Subject to the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence, the offices of secretary and treasurer may, but need not be, held by the same person. The chairman, vice-chairman and secretary of the authority shall be elected by the board for a term of one year, and the treasurer and the other officers of the authority shall be elected by the board for such term as it deems advisable. The duties of the chairman, vice-chairman, secretary and treasurer shall be such as are customarily performed by such officers and as may be prescribed by the board. The duties of any other officer of the authority shall be such as are from time to time prescribed by the board. (Acts 1984, No. 84-179, p. 256, §6.)
AL Code § 37-13-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.|Chapter 13 - Incorporation of Railroad Authorities as Public Corporations.|Section 37-13-8 - Acceptance, etc., of Federal and State Aid Authorized.

Section 37-13-8Acceptance, etc., of federal and state aid authorized. Each authority is authorized to accept, receive, receipt for, disburse and expend federal and state moneys and other moneys, public or private, made available by grant or loan or both, to accomplish, in whole or in part, any of the purposes of the chapter. All federal moneys accepted under this section shall be accepted and expended by the authority upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States and as are not inconsistent with the laws of this state, and all state moneys accepted under this section shall be accepted and expended by the authority upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by law. (Acts 1984, No. 84-179, p. 256, §8.)