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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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 4 years for acceptance by the Secretary.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 49 U.S.C. § 22702 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 49. Transportation § 22702. Authority - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-49-transportation/49-usc-sect-22702/
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