49 U.S.C. § 26102

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 26102 - High-speed rail technology improvements

(a) AUTHORITY.-The Secretary may undertake activities for the improvement, adaptation, and integration of proven technologies for commercial application in high-speed rail service in the United States.

(b) ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS.-In carrying out activities authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary may provide financial assistance to any United States private business, educational institution located in the United States, State or local government or public authority, or agency of the Federal Government.

(c) CONSULTATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES.-In carrying out activities authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with such other governmental agencies as may be necessary concerning the availability of appropriate technologies for commercial application in high-speed rail service in the United States.

49 U.S.C. § 26102

Added Pub. L. 103-440, title I, §103(a)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4617.

EDITORIAL NOTES

PRIOR PROVISIONSA prior section 26102 was renumbered section 28102 of this title.

Secretary: the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Transportation;
State: the term "State" means any of the several States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and any other territory or possession of the United States; and
United States private business: the term "United States private business" means a business entity organized under the laws of the United States, or of a State, and conducting substantial business operations in the United States.1 So in original.
financial assistance: the term "financial assistance" includes grants, contracts,,1 cooperative agreements, and other transactions;
high-speed rail: the term "high-speed rail" means all forms of nonhighway ground transportation that run on rails or electromagnetic guideways providing transportation service which is-(A) reasonably expected to reach sustained speeds of more than 125 miles per hour; and(B) made available to members of the general public as passengers,but does not include rapid transit operations within an urban area that are not connected to the general rail system of transportation;