§ 2705-407

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 2705-407. Freight Rail Transportation Coordination Committee. The Department shall create a Freight Rail Coordination Committee to address highway projects that require coordination with Class 1 railroads. The Secretary shall appoint: (1) One representative from each regional division within the Department. (2) One representative from the Department with expertise in land acquisition. (3) One representative from the Department with expertise in legal matters. (4) One representative from the Department with expertise in design. (5) Any other representatives from the Department as necessary. (6) One representative from each Class 1 railroad in the State in consultation with the Class 1 railroad. (7) One representative from a statewide association representing Class 1 railroads. The Committee shall meet quarterly to discuss highway projects and work toward agreement on land rights issues, standardized construction, and maintenance agreements for all Class 1 railroads, standardizing procedures across the Department, and standardizing land acquisition processes within the Class 1 railroads. This Section is repealed January 1, 2031.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 104-415, eff. 8-15-25.)