§10783. Cooperation and assistance of carriers
(a) Each common carrier providing transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission under subchapter I of chapter 105 of this title shall cooperate with and assist the Commission in valuing property under this subchapter. The Commission may order those carriers to-
(1) give to the Commission maps, profiles, contracts, engineering reports, and other records to assist it in investigating and establishing the value of that carrier's property; and
(2) assist the Commission in valuing property under this subchapter in other ways, including giving its agents free access to its right-of-way, property, and records on request.
(b) A rail carrier whose property is being valued under this subchapter shall-
(1) transport employees of the United States Government who are making surveys and other examinations of the physical property of that carrier in the course of that valuation when reasonably required by them in the actual discharge of their duties;
(2) transport and store the cars of the United States Government that are used to house and maintain those employees when reasonably required during the valuation; and
(3) transport supplies necessary to maintain those employees and the property of the United States Government actually used on the railroad during the valuation.
(c) The transportation required to be provided under subsection (b) of this section is considered a special service for which the Commission may prescribe the compensation to be paid. A rail carrier shall give the Commission an accurate accounting of the transportation provided under this section when required by the Commission.
(d) The Commission shall keep records compiled under this subchapter open for public inspection. However, the Commission may order those records closed to the public but must state its reasons for closing them.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 10783(a) | 49:19a(e) (less last sentence). | Feb. 4, 1887, ch. 104, |
| 10783(b), (c) | 49:52. | Aug. 1, 1914, ch. 223, §1 (5th full par.), |
| 10783(d) | 49:19a(e) (last sentence). |
In subsection (a), the words "Each common carrier . . . shall cooperate with and assist" are substituted for "and every common carrier is directed and required to cooperate with and aid" for clarity. The words "or its agents" are omitted as surplus. The words "from time to time" are omitted as surplus. The words "other records" are substituted for "and any other documents, records, and papers, or copies of any or all of the same" as being more inclusive. The word "establishing" is substituted for "determination" for consistency.
In subsection (a)(2), the words "and shall grant to all agents of the Commission free access to its right-of-way, its property, and its accounts, records, and memoranda whenever and wherever requested by any such duly authorized agent" and "in such further particulars and to such extent as the Commission may require and direct" are restated and consolidated for clarity. The words "its agents" are retained in view of the context. The words "all rules and regulations made by the Commission for the purpose of administering the provisions of the section and section 20 of this title shall have the full force and effect of law" are omitted as surplus in view of section 10321 of the revised title.
In subsection (b), the words "a rail carrier . . . shall" are substituted for "It shall be the duty of every common carrier by railroad" for clarity. The words "employees of the United States Government" are substituted for "the engineers, field parties, and other employees of the United States" since it is more inclusive. The words "in the course of that valuation" are substituted for "to execute said section" for clarity. The words "from point to point on said railroad" are omitted as surplus. The word "also" is omitted as surplus. The word "transport" is substituted for "move" and "carry" for consistency. The word "during" is substituted for "in said work of" for clarity.
In subsection (c), the words "the Commission may prescribe the compensation to be paid" are substituted for "shall be rendered under such forms and regulations and for such reasonable compensation as may be prescribed by the Interstate Commerce Commission" and "as will insure an accurate record and account of the services rendered by the railroad" for clarity. The words "such forms" are omitted as included in "regulations". The words "A rail carrier shall give the Commission an accurate accounting of the transportation provided" are substituted for "and such evidence of transportation, bills of lading, and so forth, shall be furnished to the Commission as may from time to time be required by the Commission" for clarity.
In subsection (d), the word "records" is substituted for "records and data" as being more inclusive and for consistency. The words "compiled under this subchapter" are inserted for clarity. The word "inspection" is substituted for "inspection and examination" to eliminate redundancy. The words "However, the Commission may order those records closed" are substituted for "Unless otherwise ordered by the Commission" for clarity.