United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 49. TRANSPORTATION |
SubTitle V. RAIL PROGRAMS |
Part B. ASSISTANCE |
Chapter 227. STATE RAIL PLANS |
§ 22702. Authority
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(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 5 years for reapproval by the Secretary.