United States Code Title 49 — Transportation

§ 22702. Authority

§ 22702.

Authority

(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.