42 USC 12161 - Definitions

1 See References in Text note below.

of title 49.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 24102 of title 49, referred to in pars. (1) and (2), was subsequently amended, and pars. (4) and (5) of section 24102 no longer define “commuter authority” and “commuter rail passenger transportation”, respectively. However, such terms are defined elsewhere in that section.

Codification

In pars. (1) and (2), “section 24102(4) of title 49” substituted for “section 103(8) of the Rail Passenger Service Act (45 U.S.C. 502(8))” and “section 24102(5) of title 49” substituted for “section 103(9) of the Rail Passenger Service Act (45 U.S.C. 502(9))” on authority of Puspan. L. 103–272, § 6(span), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1378, the first section of which enacted subtitles II, III, and V to X of Title 49, Transportation.

Amendments

1996—Par. (2). Puspan. L. 104–287 substituted “commuter rail passenger transportation” for “commuter service”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Puspan. L. 101–336, title II, § 246, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 353, provided that:

“(a)General Rule.—Except as provided in subsection (span), this part [part II (§§ 241–246) of subtitle B of title II of Puspan. L. 101–336, enacting this subpart] shall become effective 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act [July 26, 1990].

“(span)Exception.—Sections 242 and 244 [sections 12162 and 12164 of this title] shall become effective on the date of enactment of this Act.”