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49 U.S.C. 1140: Information individuals  1 1  So in original. Probably should be preceded by “for”. involved in accidents and families of such individualsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 49-TRANSPORTATIONCHAPTER 11-NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

§1140. Information individuals  1 1  So in original. Probably should be preceded by “for”. involved in accidents and families of such individuals

In the course of an investigation of an accident described in section 1131(a)(1), except an aircraft accident described in section 1136 or a rail passenger accident described in section 1139, the Board may, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that individuals involved in accidents and the families of such individuals, and other individuals the Board deems appropriate⁠—

(1)  are informed as to the roles, with respect to the accident and the post-accident activities, of the Board;

(2)  are briefed, before any public briefing, about the accident, its causes, and any other findings from the investigation; and

(3)  are individually informed of and allowed to attend any public hearings and meetings of the Board about the accident.

(Added Pub. L. 115–254, div. C, § 1109(e)(1) , Oct. 5, 2018 , 132 Stat. 3435 ; amended Pub. L. 118–63, title XII, § 1215(e) , May 16, 2024 , 138 Stat. 1430 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2024⁠—Pub. L. 118–63 substituted “individuals involved in accidents and families of such individuals” for “for families of individuals involved in accidents” in section catchline and “individuals involved in accidents and the families of such individuals” for “the families of individuals involved in the accident” in introductory provisions in text.