Sec. 5031. National multimodal freight advisory committee
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The Secretary of Transportation shall establish a national multimodal freight advisory committee (referred to in this section as the Committee ) in the Department of Transportation, which shall consist of a balanced cross-section of public and private freight stakeholders representative of all freight transportation modes, including— airports, highways, ports and waterways, rail, and pipelines; shippers; carriers; freight-related associations; the freight industry workforce; State departments of transportation; local governments; metropolitan planning organizations; regional or local transportation authorities, such as port authorities; freight safety organizations; and university research centers.
The purpose of the Committee shall be to promote a safe, economically efficient, and environmentally sustainable national freight system. The Committee, in consultation with State departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations, shall provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on matters related to freight transportation in the United States, including— the implementation of freight transportation requirements; the establishment of a National Multimodal Freight Network under section 70103 of title 49, United States Code; the development of the national freight strategic plan under section 70102 of such title; the development of measures of conditions and performance in freight transportation; the development of freight transportation investment, data, and planning tools; and recommendations for Federal legislation.
Each member of the Committee shall be sufficiently qualified to represent the interests of the member’s specific stakeholder group, such as— general business and financial experience; experience or qualifications in the areas of freight transportation and logistics; experience in transportation planning, safety, technology, or workforce issues; experience representing employees of the freight industry; experience representing State or local governments or metropolitan planning organizations in transportation-related issues; or experience in trade economics relating to freight flows.
The Secretary of Transportation shall provide support staff for the Committee. Upon the request of the Committee, the Secretary shall provide such information, administrative services, and supplies as the Secretary considers necessary for the Committee to carry out its duties under this section.