In this subchapter—
the terms “rail carrier” and “lessor” include a receiver or trustee of a rail carrier and lessor, respectively;
the term “lessor” means a person owning a railroad that is leased to and operated by a carrier providing transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Board under this part; and
the term “association” means an organization maintained by or in the interest of a group of rail carriers providing transportation or service subject to the jurisdiction of the Board under this part that performs a service, or engages in activities, related to transportation under this part.
Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 102(a)109 Stat. 834 (Added , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Pub. L. 95–47392 Stat. 1425 Pub. L. 99–521, § 9(c)100 Stat. 2997 Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a)A prior section 11141, , , ; , , , defined terms for purposes of former sections 11141 to 11145 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by . See sections 11141, 14121, and 15721 of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Pub. L. 104–88section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88section 1301 of this titleSection effective , except as otherwise provided in , see , set out as a note under .