2019 US Code
Title 49 - Transportation
Subtitle II - Other Government Agencies
Chapter 11 - National Transportation Safety Board
Subchapter III - Authority
Sec. 1140 - Information for families of individuals involved in accidents

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Citation 49 U.S.C. § 1140 (2019)
Section Name §1140. Information for families of individuals involved in accidents
Section Text

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 the families of individuals involved in the accident, 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.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 115–254, div. C, §1109(e)(1), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3435.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION
SUBTITLE II - OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
CHAPTER 11 - NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD
SUBCHAPTER III - AUTHORITY
Sec. 1140 - Information for families of individuals involved in accidents
Contains section 1140
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 132 Stat. 3435
Public Law References Public Law 115-254
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