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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates, the term--
(1) “Association” means the United States Railway Association;
(2) “Commission” means the Interstate Commerce Commission;
(3) “Corporation” means the Consolidated Rail Corporation;
(4) “final system plan” means the final system plan and any additions thereto adopted by the Association pursuant to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. 701 et seq.);
(5) “includes” and variants thereof should be read as if the phrase “but is not limited to” were also set forth;
(6) “Office” means the Rail Services Planning Office of the Commission;
(7) “railroad” has the meaning given that term in section 20102 of Title 49; and
(8) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation or his designated representative.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 45 U.S.C. § 802 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 45. Railroads § 802. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-45-railroads/45-usc-sect-802/
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