§ 713. Access to information

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1974

   Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973

   Pub. L. 93–236 title II § 203 · 87 Stat. 985

   Enacted · 45 U.S.C. § 713

   Pub. L. 93–236, title II, § 203, Jan. 2, 1974, 87 Stat. 992

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 93–236, title II, § 203, Jan. 2, 1974, 87 Stat. 992

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 203. access to information (a) Planning.— Each railroad operating in the region shall provide such relevant information as may be requested by the Secretary, the Office, or the Association in connection with the performance of their respective functions under any provision of this Act. No information may be requested under this subsection after the effective date of the final system plan. (b) Other.— Each railroad or other person or government entity seeking financial assistance from the Association shall maintain and Reports. make available such records, make and submit such reports, and provide such data, materials, or other relevant information as may be requested by the Association. (c) Enforcement.— Where authorized under subsection (a) or (b) of this section and upon presenting appropriate credentials and a written notice of inspection authority, any officer or employee duly designated by the Secretary, the Office, or the Association may, at reasonable times, inspect records, papers, processes, rolling stock, systems, equipment, or facilities and may, in furtherance of their respective functions under this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, administer such oaths, and require by subpoena or other order the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such information as is deemed advisable. Subpoenas shall be issued under the signature of the Secretary, the Director of the Office, or the Chairman or President of the Association and may be served by any duly designated individual. In case of contumacy or refusal to obey such a subpoena or order by any person who resides, is found, or transacts business within the jurisdiction of any district court of the United States, such district court shall, upon petition, have jurisdiction to issue to such person an order requiring him to comply forthwith. Failure to obey such an order is punishable by such court as a contempt of court. (d) Congress.— Nothing in this section shall authorize the withholding of information from any duly authorized committee of the Congress.

2. 1976

   Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976

   Pub. L. 94–210 title VI § 607(d) · 90 Stat. 31

   Struck · 45 U.S.C. § 713(a)

   Pub. L. 94–210 struck out provisions prohibiting requests for information under this subsection after effective date of the final system plan

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–210 struck out provisions prohibiting requests for information under this subsection after effective date of the final system plan.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (d) Section 203(a) of such Act (45 U.S.C. 713(a)) is amended by striking out the last sentence thereof.

3. 1981

   Northeast Rail Service Act of 1981

   Pub. L. 97–35 title XI § 1149 · 95 Stat. 357

   Substituted · 45 U.S.C. § 713

   Pub. L. 97–35 substituted provisions relating to the Corporation making available to the Association all necessary information for provisions set out as subsecs. (a) to (d) respecting planning and other information availability, and enforcement procedures

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 97–35 substituted provisions relating to the Corporation making available to the Association all necessary information for provisions set out as subsecs. (a) to (d) respecting planning and other information availability, and enforcement procedures.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 1149. access to information Section 203 of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. 713) is amended to read as follows: “Sec. 203. “access to information The Corporation shall make available to the Association such information as the Association determines necessary for the Association to carry out its functions under this Act. The Association shall request from other parties which are affected by this Act information which will enable the Association to fulfill its functions under this Act.”.

   Effective date note
   Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35 effective Aug. 13, 1981, see section 1169 of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1101 of this title.

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