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Code · U.S. Code · Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION · CHAPTER 201— GENERAL · SUBCHAPTER II— PARTICULAR ASPECTS OF SAFETY · § 20136

§ 20136. Automatic train control and related systems

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The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations and issue orders to require that—
(1)an individual performing a test of an automatic train stop, train control, or cab signal apparatus required by the Secretary to be performed before entering territory where the apparatus will be used shall certify in writing that the test was performed properly; and
(2)the certification required under clause
(1)of this section shall be maintained in the same way and place as the daily inspection report for the locomotive.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 875; Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(19), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4379.)
The words “Within 90 days after June 22, 1988” are omitted as expired.
Pub. L. 103–429
This amends 49:20136(2) to correct an error in the codification enacted by section 1 of the Act of July 5, 1994 (Public Law 103–272, 108 Stat. 875).
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  • Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e)
  • 108 Stat. 875
  • Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(19)
  • 108 Stat. 4379
  • section 1 of the Act of July 5, 1994
  • Public Law 103–272
  • Pub. L. 103–429
  • section 9 of Pub. L. 103–429
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§ 20136
Automatic train control and related systems
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e)
Stat.108 Stat. 875
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(19)
Stat.108 Stat. 4379
Actsection 1 of the Act of July 5, 1994
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