§ 48:388 — State rail freight service assistance

Louisiana § 48:388

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 48: Roads, Bridges and Ferries

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§388. State rail freight service assistance
A. The Department of Transportation and Development is hereby authorized to
exercise those powers necessary for the state to qualify for federal rail freight service
assistance pursuant to the provisions of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform
Act of 1976 or any other applicable federal act. The department shall:
(1) Administer and coordinate or modify the state rail plan as required by Federal
Public Law 94-210, as amended.
(2) Provide satisfactory assurances on behalf of the state that such fiscal control and
fund accounting procedures will be adopted by the state as may be necessary to assure proper
disbursement of an account for federal funds paid to the state.
B. The department is hereby authorized to provide financial assistance, within the
limits of the funds appropriated for this purpose, for the preservation of operations and
maintenance of any railroad within the state as provided for in relevant federal legislation.
The department may act as the agent in cooperation with any railroad of any local or regional
transportation authority, local government units, or any person, and the federal government
in any rail freight service assistance program.
C. The department may cooperate with other states in connection with the
preservation of any rail freight services within the state. In carrying out the authority
conferred by this section, the department may enter into general contractual arrangements
with other states.
D. The department may contract with any person firm, corporation, agency or
government to provide, maintain or improve rail freight service within this state.
E. The department is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations consistent with
and for the purpose of adequately implementing this act.
F. State funds may be used for financial assistance to any private or public person
or corporation, provided the department submits a report to the House and Senate committees
on transportation, highways, and public works prior to application for federal funds.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1979, No. 337, §1, eff. July 10, 1979; Acts 2016, No. 658, §1, eff. June 17, 2016.