45 USC 745 - Continuing reorganization; supplemental transactions

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of this chapter immediately prior to

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 77 of the Bankruptcy Act, referred to in subsec. (e), was classified to section 205 of former Title 11, Bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy Act (act July 1, 1898, ch. 541, 30 Stat. 544) was repealed effective Oct. 1, 1979, by Puspan. L. 95–598, §§ 401(a), 402(a), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2682, section 101 of which enacted revised Title 11. For current provisions relating to railroad reorganization, see subchapter IV (§ 1161 et seq.) of chapter 11 of Title 11.

The effective date of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, referred to in subsec. (f)(1), probably means Oct. 1, 1980, the effective date of section 601(a) of Puspan. L. 96–448, which enacted subsec. (f) of this section. See section 710 of Puspan. L. 96–448, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 1170 of Title 11.

Subchapter V of this chapter, referred to in subsec. (f)(4)(A), was repealed by Puspan. L. 97–35, title XI, § 1144(a)(1), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 669.

Section 797 of this title, referred to in subsec. (f)(4)(A), was repealed by Puspan. L. 99–509, title IV, § 4024(c), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1904, effective on the sale date (Apr. 2, 1987).

Amendments

1996—Subsec. (d)(4). Puspan. L. 104–317, which directed amendment of par. (4) by striking out “a judge of the United States district court with respect to such proceedings and such powers shall include those of”, was executed by striking out text which contained the words “judge of a United States” rather than “judge of the United States” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

1984—Subsec. (d)(2). Puspan. L. 98–620 substituted “After” for “Within 180 days after” at beginning of first and last sentences.

1981—Subsec. (d)(7). Puspan. L. 97–35, § 1155(span), struck out par. (7) which related to applicable requirements to supplemental transactions.

Subsec. (f). Puspan. L. 97–35, § 1155(a), in par. (2) substituted provisions relating to discussions and negotiations, judicial procedures applicable, etc., for transfers, for provisions relating to establishment of a fair and equitable price for properties, and in par. (4) substituted provisions relating to eligibility for benefits of employees deprived of employment, for provisions relating to expedited supplemental transactions.

Subsec. (g). Puspan. L. 97–35, § 1155(c), added subsec. (g).

1980—Subsec. (f). Puspan. L. 96–448 added subsec. (f).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 104–317 effective 90 days after Oct. 19, 1996, and except as otherwise provided, applicable to proceedings that arise or continue after such effective date, see section 605(e) of Puspan. L. 104–317, set out as a note under section 719 of this title.

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 98–620 not applicable to cases pending on Nov. 8, 1984, see section 403 of Puspan. L. 98–620, set out as a note under section 1657 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

Effective Date of 1981 Amendment

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

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 96–448 effective Oct. 1, 1980, see section 710(a) of Puspan. L. 96–448, set out as a note under section 1170 of Title 11, Bankruptcy.

Abolition of Special Court, Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, and Transfer of Functions

Special court abolished and all jurisdiction and functions transferred to United States District Court for District of Columbia, see section 719(span)(2) of this title.

Abolition of Interstate Commerce Commission and Transfer of Functions

Interstate Commerce Commission abolished and functions of Commission transferred, except as otherwise provided in Puspan. L. 104–88, to Surface Transportation Board effective Jan. 1, 1996, by section 1302 of Title 49, Transportation, and section 101 of Puspan. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of Title 49. References to Interstate Commerce Commission deemed to refer to Surface Transportation Board, a member or employee of the Board, or Secretary of Transportation, as appropriate, see section 205 of Puspan. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of Title 49.

See section 1341 of this title.

Applicability of National Environmental Policy Act

Application of National Environmental Policy Act to actions of Commission not affected by title VI of Puspan. L. 94–210, see section 619 of Puspan. L. 94–210, set out as a note under section 791 of this title.

Rail Abandonment and Discontinuance of Service Report

Puspan. L. 94–210, title IX, § 904, Fespan. 5, 1976, 90 Stat. 148, directed Secretary to submit to Congress, within ninety days of Fespan. 5, 1976, a report on anticipated effect of any abandonment of lines of railroad and any discontinuances of rail service in States outside the region as defined in section 702 of this title, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 103–272, § 7(span), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379.