49 USC 24314: Demonstration of new technology
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49 USC 24314: Demonstration of new technology Text contains those laws in effect on January 4, 1995
From Title 49-TRANSPORTATIONSUBTITLE V-RAIL PROGRAMSPART C-PASSENGER TRANSPORTATIONCHAPTER 243-AMTRAK
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§24314. Demonstration of new technology

(a) Plan.-Amtrak shall develop a plan for demonstrating new technology in rail passenger equipment. The plan shall provide that new equipment that Amtrak procures that may increase train speed significantly over existing rail facilities shall be demonstrated, to the extent practicable, throughout the intercity rail passenger system.

(b) Report.-Not later than September 30, 1993, Amtrak shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report summarizing the plan developed under subsection (a) of this section, including its goals, locations for technology demonstration, and a schedule for carrying out the plan.

(c) Cooperation.-To make efforts to increase train speed throughout the intercity rail passenger system easier, Amtrak shall consult and cooperate, to the extent feasible, on request of eligible applicants proposing a technology demonstration authorized and financed under a law of the United States, with those applicants.

( Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 917 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
24314(a) 45:650b(a). Oct. 30, 1970, Pub. L. 91–518, 84 Stat. 1327 , §812; added Oct. 27, 1992, Pub. L. 102–533, §3, 106 Stat. 3515 .
24314(b) 45:650b(b).
24314(c) 45:650b(c).

In subsections (a) and (c), the word "national" is omitted as surplus.

Change of Name

Committee on Energy and Commerce of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Commerce of House of Representatives, with certain jurisdiction relating to railroads, railway labor, or railway retirement and unemployment given to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of House of Representatives, by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Jan. 4, 1995.