2012 US Code
Title 49 - Transportation
Subtitle V - RAIL PROGRAMS (§§ 20101 - 28505)
Part A - SAFETY (§§ 20101 - 21311)
Chapter 205 - SIGNAL SYSTEMS (§§ 20501 - 20505)
Section 20504 - Inspection, testing, and investigation
| Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION |
| Category | Bills and Statutes |
| Collection | United States Code |
| SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
| Contained Within | Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION SUBTITLE V - RAIL PROGRAMS PART A - SAFETY CHAPTER 205 - SIGNAL SYSTEMS Sec. 20504 - Inspection, testing, and investigation |
| Contains | section 20504 |
| Date | 2012 |
| Laws in Effect as of Date | January 15, 2013 |
| Positive Law | Yes |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | Pub. L. 103-272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 884. |
| Statutes at Large References | 24 Stat. 379 35 Stat. 325 41 Stat. 498 50 Stat. 836 54 Stat. 919 80 Stat. 939 102 Stat. 635 108 Stat. 884 |
| Public Law References | Public Law 89-670, Public Law 100-342, Public Law 103-272 |
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(a)
(A) inspect and test a signal system used by a railroad carrier; and
(B) decide whether the system is in safe operating condition.
(2) In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary may employ only an individual who—
(A) has no interest in a patented article required to be used on or with a signal system; and
(B) has no financial interest in a railroad carrier or in a concern dealing in railroad supplies.
(b)
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 884.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 20504(a) | 49 App.:26(d). | Feb. 4, 1887, ch. 104, 24 Stat. 379, §25(d); added Feb. 28, 1920, ch. 91, §441, 41 Stat. 498; restated Aug. 26, 1937, ch. 818, 50 Stat. 836; Sept. 18, 1940, ch. 722, §14(b), 54 Stat. 919; June 22, 1988, Pub. L. 100–342, §17(4), (8), 102 Stat. 635, 636. |
| 49 App.:1655(e)(6)(A). | Oct. 15, 1966, Pub. L. 89–670, §6(e)(1)(I), (6)(A), 80 Stat. 939. | |
| 20504(b) | 45:36. | May 27, 1908, ch. 200, §1 (1st complete par. on p. 325), 35 Stat. 325. |
| 49 App.:1655(e)(1)(I). |
In subsection (a)(1)(B), the words “safe operating condition” are substituted for “proper condition to operate and provide adequate safety” to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (a)(2), before clause (A), the text of 49:26(d) (2d sentence) is omitted because of 5:3101. The text of 49:26(d) (3d sentence) is omitted because of 5:ch. 33. The words “In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary may employ” are substituted for “shall be used for such purpose” for clarity. In clause (A), the words “either directly or indirectly” are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (b), the word “experimentally” is omitted as surplus. The words “signal system” are substituted for “any appliances or systems intended to promote the safety of railway operation” because of the definition of “signal system” in section 20501 of the revised title. The text of 45:36 (last sentence) is omitted because of 49:323.
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