49 U.S.C. § 24903

45 U.S.C. 501In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words “the purposes of” are omitted as surplus. The words “this part” are substituted for “this subchapter, the Rail Passenger Service Act [ et seq.]” for clarity because subchapter III of chapter 17 of title 45, United States Code, and the Rail Passenger Service Act make up part C of subtitle V of the revised title. In clause (1), the words “by purchase, lease, exchange, gift, or otherwise, and to hold . . . sell, lease, or otherwise”, “real or personal”, and “which is necessary or” are omitted as surplus. The words “to provide” are substituted for “establishing and maintaining” for consistency in this chapter. In clause (2), the words “for the United States, by lease, purchase, condemnation, or otherwise” and “(including lands, easements, and rights-of-way, and any other property interests, including contract rights) are omitted as surplus. In clause (3), the words “the continuous operation and maintenance of” are omitted as surplus. In clause (4), the words “Washington” and “at its option” are omitted as surplus. In clause (5), the words “other safety facilities or equipment . . . any” and “which it determines are” are omitted as surplus. In clause (6), the words “Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter”, “tracks, rights-of-way and other”, and “by the Corporation” in 45:562(a)(2) (1st sentence) and “other railroads” and “trackage rights, contract services, and other appropriate” in 45:851(a)(6) are omitted as surplus. In clause (7), the words “qualified individual to serve as the” are omitted as surplus. In clause (8), the words “on a basis which is consistent with, and” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (c)(1), the words “shall provide for” are substituted for “to be on such terms and conditions as are necessary to” to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “reasonable” is substituted for “on an equitable and fair basis” for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (c)(2), the words “If the parties do not” are substituted for “In the event of a failure to” for clarity. The words “to be provided”, “consistent with equitable and fair compensation principles”, “proper amount of”, “the provision of”, and “the date of” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (c)(3), the words “either before or” are omitted as surplus because the National Railroad Passenger Corporation may make agreements on arrangements for rail freight or commuter rail transportation under subsection (a)(6) of this section and this subsection applies only when there is no agreement.

Pub. L. 103–429

section 1 of the Act of July 5, 1994Public Law 103–272108 Stat. 934This amends 49:24904(a)(2) to correct an error in the codification enacted by (, ).

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Pub. L. 93–236Jan. 2, 197487 Stat. 985section 701 of Title 45The Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c)(2), is , , , which is classified principally to chapter 16 (§ 701 et seq.) of Title 45, Railroads. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

Pub. L. 94–210Feb. 5, 197690 Stat. 31section 801 of Title 45The Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, referred to in subsecs. (a)(6) and (c)(2), is , , . For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

Prior Provisions

Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e)July 5, 1994108 Stat. 933Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(48)Oct. 11, 1996110 Stat. 3393Pub. L. 105–134, title IV, § 405(a)Dec. 2, 1997111 Stat. 2586A prior section 24903, , , ; , , , related to program master plan for Boston-New York main line, prior to repeal by , , .

Amendments

Pub. L. 117–58, § 21301(j)(4)(F)(i)45 U.S.C. 80145 U.S.C. 8012021—Subsec. (a)(6). , substituted “, the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 ( et seq.), and chapter 224 of this title” for “and the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 ( et seq.)”.

Pub. L. 117–58, § 21301(j)(4)(F)(ii)45 U.S.C. 80145 U.S.C. 801Subsec. (c)(2). , substituted “, the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 ( et seq.), and chapter 224 of this title” for “and the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 ( et seq.)”.

Pub. L. 114–94section 24904 of this title2015— renumbered as this section.

Pub. L. 112–1412012—Subsec. (c)(2). substituted “Surface Transportation Board” for “Interstate Commerce Commission” and “Board” for “Commission”.

Pub. L. 112–141, § 32932(c)(4)(B)Subsec. (c)(3). , substituted “Board” for “Commission”.

Pub. L. 110–4322008—Subsec. (c)(2). inserted “commuter rail passenger and” after “between” in first sentence and struck out “freight” after “rail” in second sentence.

Pub. L. 105–13447 U.S.C. 1511997—Subsec. (a)(6) to (8). inserted “and” at end of par. (6), substituted a period for “; and” at end of par. (7), and struck out par. (8) which read as follows: “make agreements with telecommunications common carriers, subject to the Communications Act of 1934 ( et seq.), to continue existing, and establish new and improved, passenger radio mobile telephone service in the high-speed rail passenger transportation area specified in section 24902(a)(1) and (2).”

Pub. L. 103–4291994—Subsec. (a)(2). inserted “, by condemnation or otherwise,” after “acquire”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2015 Amendment

Pub. L. 114–94Oct. 1, 2015section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94section 5313 of Title 5Amendment by effective , see , set out as a note under , Government Organization and Employees.

Effective Date of 2012 Amendment

Pub. L. 112–141Oct. 1, 2012section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141section 101 of Title 23Amendment by effective , see , set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under , Highways.

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Pub. L. 103–429July 5, 1994section 9 of Pub. L. 103–429section 321 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .