If such an order is issued under this paragraph, the Secretary of Labor, at the request of the complainant, shall assess against the person or persons against whom the order is issued a sum equal to the aggregate amount of all costs and expenses (including attorney's and expert witness fees) reasonably incurred, as determined by the Secretary of Labor, by the complainant for, or in connection with, the bringing the complaint upon which the order was issued.
49 U.S.C. § 60129
AMENDMENTS2020-Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116-260, §116(1), substituted "current or former employee with" for "employee with" in introductory provisions.Subsec. (b)(3)(D). Pub. L. 116-260, §116(2), added subpar. (D).Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 116-260, §116(3), added subsec. (e).
- Secretary
- "Secretary" means the Secretary of Transportation; and
- State
- "State" means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico;
- pipeline facility
- "pipeline facility" means a gas pipeline facility and a hazardous liquid pipeline facility;