§7312. Participation in the Federal Railroad Administration Track and Equipment Safety and Inspection Program
The commissioner shall have the authority to participate in carrying out investigative and surveillance activities in connection with any rule, regulation, order or standard prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States under the authority of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970, Public Law 91-458, provided that the commissioner shall comply with all the requirements imposed by the United States Code, Title 45, section 435. The commissioner may employ such expert, professional or other assistance as is necessary to carry out the activities authorized by this section. [PL 1989, c. 398, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 398, §9 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 619: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF RAILROADS
Subchapter 1: REVIEW AND MAINTENANCE
23 §7301. Railroads examined; annual report (REPEALED)
23 §7302. Certificate of safety for passenger trains (REPEALED)
23 §7303. Experienced engineer to examine bridges (REPEALED)
23 §7304. Managers notified when road unsafe (REPEALED)
23 §7305. Court proceedings for noncompliance (REPEALED)
23 §7306. Passenger trains prohibited from running over unsafe roads (REPEALED)
23 §7307. Crossings and bridges (REPEALED)
23 §7308. Safety provisions (REPEALED)
23 §7309. Orders of the commissioner
23 §7310. Prior orders and rules effective