SUBCHAPTER II—TERMINALS
§5561. Definition
In this chapter, "civic and cultural activities" includes libraries, musical and dramatic presentations, art exhibits, adult education programs, public meeting places, and other facilities for carrying on an activity any part of which is supported under a law of the United States.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 5561 | 49 App.:1653(i)(10). | Oct. 15, 1966, |
In this chapter, both sections 6 and 15 of the Amtrak Improvement Act (
In this section, the words "for community groups, convention visitors and others" are omitted as unnecessary.
§5562. Assistance projects
(a)
(1) promote, on a feasibility demonstration basis, the conversion of at least 3 rail passenger terminals into intermodal transportation terminals;
(2) preserve rail passenger terminals that reasonably are likely to be converted or maintained pending preparation of plans for their reuse;
(3) acquire and use space in suitable buildings of historic or architectural significance but only if use of the space is feasible and prudent when compared to available alternatives; and
(4) encourage State and local governments, local and regional transportation authorities, common carriers, philanthropic organizations, and other responsible persons to develop plans to convert rail passenger terminals into intermodal transportation terminals and civic and cultural activity centers.
(b)
(c)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 5562(a) | 49 App.:1653(i)(1). | Oct. 15, 1966, |
| 5562(b) | 49 App.:1653(i)(11). | Oct. 15, 1966, |
| 5562(c) | 49 App.:1653(i)(4). | Oct. 15, 1966, |
In subsection (a)(3), the words "but only if" are substituted for "unless . . . would not" for consistency.
In subsection (a)(4), the word "encourage" is substituted for "stimulating" for clarity.
In subsection (b), the words "This chapter does not affect" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to invalidate" for clarity and consistency. The words "rail passenger terminal" are substituted for "station", and the word "law" is substituted for "statute", for consistency.
§5563. Conversion of certain rail passenger terminals
(a)
(1) the terminal can be converted to accommodate other modes of transportation the Secretary of Transportation decides are appropriate, including—
(A) motorbus transportation;
(B) mass transit (rail or rubber tire); and
(C) airline ticket offices and passenger terminals providing direct transportation to area airports;
(2) the terminal is listed on the National Register of Historic Places maintained by the Secretary of the Interior;
(3) the architectural integrity of the terminal will be preserved;
(4) to the extent practicable, the use of the terminal facilities for transportation may be combined with use of those facilities for other civic and cultural activities, especially when another activity is recommended by—
(A) the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation;
(B) the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts; or
(C) consultants retained under subsection (b) of this section; and
(5) the terminal and the conversion project meet other criteria prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation after consultation with the Council and Chairman.
(b)
(c)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 5563(a), (b) | 49 App.:1653(i)(2) (1st sentence). | Oct. 15, 1966, |
| 5563(c) | 49 App.:1653(i)(2) (last sentence). |
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words "to convert a rail passenger terminal to an intermodal transportation terminal under
Subsection (b) is substituted for "and such judgment is concurred in by consultants recommended by the Chairman of the National Endowment of [sic] the Arts and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and retained for this purpose by the Secretary" for clarity and consistency in the revised title.
§5564. Interim preservation of certain rail passenger terminals
(a)
(b)
(1) the Secretary decides the rail passenger terminal has a reasonable likelihood of being converted to, or conditioned for reuse as, an intermodal transportation terminal, a civic or cultural activities center, or both; and
(2) planning activity directed toward conversion or reuse has begun and is proceeding in a competent way.
(c)
(A) reasonably capable of conversion to intermodal transportation terminals;
(B) listed in the National Register of Historic Places maintained by the Secretary of the Interior; or
(C) recommended (on the basis of architectural integrity and quality) by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation or the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
(2) The Secretary of Transportation may not make a grant under this section for more than 80 percent of the total cost of maintaining the terminal for an interim period of not more than 5 years.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 5564(a) | 49 App.:1653(i)(3) (1st sentence words before proviso). | Oct. 15, 1966, |
| 5564(b) | 49 App.:1653(i)(3) (1st sentence proviso). | |
| 5564(c) | 49 App.:1653(i)(3) (2d, last sentences). |
In subsection (a), the words "Subject to subsection (b) of this section" are added for clarity. The word "authority" is substituted for "entity" for consistency in the revised title. The words "in accordance with regulations" and "applicable" are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (b), the words before clause (1) are substituted for "Provided, That" for clarity and consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (c)(2), the words "The Secretary of Transportation may not make a grant" are substituted for "The amount of the Federal share of any grant . . . shall not exceed" for clarity and consistency in this chapter.
§5565. Encouraging the development of plans for converting certain rail passenger terminals
(a)
(1) be prepared to develop practicable plans that meet zoning, land use, and other requirements of the applicable State and local jurisdictions in which the terminal is located;
(2) incorporate into the designs and plans proposed for converting the terminal, features that reasonably appear likely to attract private investors willing to carry out the planned conversion and its subsequent maintenance and operation; and
(3) complete the designs and plans for the conversion within the period of time prescribed by the Secretary.
(b)
(c)
(A) listed in the National Register of Historic Places maintained by the Secretary of the Interior; or
(B) recommended (on the basis of architectural integrity and quality) by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation or the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
(2) The Secretary of Transportation may not make a grant under this section for more than 80 percent of the total cost of the project for which the financial assistance is provided.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 5565(a) | 49 App.:1653(i)(5) (1st sentence). | Oct. 15, 1966, |
| 5565(b) | 49 App.:1653(i)(5) (2d sentence). | |
| 5565(c) | 49 App.:1653(i)(5) (3d, last sentences). |
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the word "authority" is substituted for "entity" for consistency in the revised title. The words "in accordance with regulations" are omitted as unnecessary because of 49:322(a). In clause (1), the words "as well as requirements . . . under this subsection" are omitted as unnecessary because of the restatement. In clause (2), the words "into an intermodal transportation terminal, a civic or cultural center, or both" are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (3), the word "prescribed" is substituted for "establishes" as being more appropriate.
In subsection (b), the words "carried out" are substituted for "implemented and effectuated" for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (c)(2), the words "The Secretary of Transportation may not make a grant" are substituted for "The amount of the Federal share of any grant . . . shall not exceed" for clarity and consistency in this chapter. The word "undertaking" is omitted as being included in "project".
Pub. L. 103–429
This amends 49:5565 to correct an erroneous section catchline.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1994—
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
Amendment by
§5566. Records and audits
(a)
(1) the amount, and disposition by the recipient, of the proceeds of the assistance;
(2) the total cost of the project for which the assistance was given or used;
(3) the amount of that part of the cost of the project supplied by other sources; and
(4) any other records that will make an effective audit easier.
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 5566(a) | 49 App.:1653(i)(8) (1st sentence). | Oct. 15, 1966, |
| 5566(b) | 49 App.:1653(i)(8) (last sentence). |
In this section, the word "undertaking" is omitted as being included in "project".
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the word "fully" is omitted as surplus.
In subsection (b), the words "the expiration of" and "of the United States" are omitted as surplus. The words "or any of their duly authorized representatives" are omitted as unnecessary because of 49:322(b) and 31:711(2). The words "may audit and inspect" are substituted for "shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The word "recipient" is substituted for "such receipts" to correct an error in the underlying source provisions.
§5567. Preference for preserving buildings of historic or architectural significance
Amtrak shall give preference to the use of rail passenger terminal facilities that will preserve buildings of historic or architectural significance.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 5567 | 49 App.:1653(i)(7). | Oct. 15, 1966, |
The word "Amtrak" is substituted for "The National Railroad Passenger Corporation" for consistency in the revised title. The words "rail passenger terminal" are substituted for "station" for consistency in this chapter. The word "or" is substituted for "and" for consistency with the source provisions being restated in section 5562(a)(3) of the revised title.
§5568. Authorization of appropriations
(a)
(1) not more than $15,000,000 to carry out section 5562(a)(1) and (3) of this title.
(2) not more than $2,500,000 to carry out
(3) not more than $2,500,000 to carry out
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 5568 | 49 App.:1653(i)(9). | Oct. 15, 1966, |
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words "to the Secretary of Transportation" are added for clarity and consistency in this chapter.
In subsection (b), the words "to carry out" are substituted for "for the purpose set forth . . . in" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.