Sec. 2310. Railroad rights-of-way
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The Comptroller General of the United States shall— conduct a review of the exemption for railroad rights-of-way under section 306108 of title 54, United States Code, to determine whether and to what extent the exemption streamlines compliance with such section; and quantify the efficiencies achieved by such exemption and the remaining inefficiencies. In conducting the review pursuant to subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall consult with the Secretary, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, the Department of the Interior, and representatives of the railroad industry.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that— describes the results of the review conducted pursuant to subsection (a); and includes recommendations for any regulatory or legislative amendments that may further streamline compliance with the requirements under section 306108 of title 54, United States Code, in a manner that is consistent with railroad safety and the policies and purposes of such section, including recommendations regarding— the property based exemption; and ways to improve the process, while ensuring that historical properties remain protected under such section.
Not later than 180 days after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that addresses— the recommendations received from the Comptroller General pursuant to subsection (c)(2); and the actions that the Secretary will take to implement such recommendations.