The commissioner may exercise those powers necessary for the state to qualify for, accept, and disburse any federal money, including the power to:
(1) establish an adequate plan for rail service in the state as part of an overall planning process for all transportation services in the state, including a suitable process for updating, revising, and amending the plan;
(2) administer and coordinate the plan with other state agencies, and provide for the equitable distribution of resources;
(3) develop, promote, and support safe, adequate, and efficient rail transportation services; employ qualified personnel; maintain adequate programs of investigation, research, promotion, and development, with provisions for public participation; and take all practical steps to improve transportation safety and reduce transportation-related energy utilization and pollution;
(4) adopt and maintain adequate procedures for financial control, accounting, and performance evaluation in order to assure proper use of state and federal money; and
(5) do all things otherwise necessary to maximize federal assistance to the state.
1976 c 204 s 8; Ex1979 c 1 s 36; 2012 c 287 art 4 s 43
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 222 — Railroad Commerce And Property
Section 222.01 — Air Rights Affecting Public Service Company.
Section 222.025 — Right-of-way, Easement, Procedure.
Section 222.05 — Municipal Transfer Of Public Land.
Section 222.26 — Right-of-way Over Public Way.
Section 222.27 — Power To Acquire Property.
Section 222.29 — Contractor's Bond; Liability Of Company.
Section 222.30 — Liability Of Company After Notice.
Section 222.33 — Office In State.
Section 222.34 — Land Grant Railroad Company.
Section 222.36 — Power Of Eminent Domain In Certain Cases.
Section 222.37 — Public Road; Use, Restriction.
Section 222.46 — Rail Service Improvement Act; Purpose.
Section 222.49 — Rail Service Improvement Accounts; Appropriation.
Section 222.50 — Rail Service Improvement Program.
Section 222.51 — Participation By Political Subdivision.
Section 222.52 — Cooperation Between States.
Section 222.53 — Acceptance Of Federal Money.
Section 222.54 — Access To Information.
Section 222.545 — Advocacy Of Improved Service.
Section 222.55 — Rail User And Rail Carrier Loan Guarantee Program; Purpose.
Section 222.57 — Rail User And Rail Carrier Loan Guarantee Account.
Section 222.58 — Insurance Of Loan.
Section 222.59 — Investment Of Funds.
Section 222.60 — Maximum Amount Of Insurance Issued.
Section 222.62 — Cooperation Of Other State Agencies.
Section 222.63 — Abandoned Right-of-way; State Rail Bank.
Section 222.631 — Definitions.
Section 222.632 — Right Of First Refusal.
Section 222.64 — Employment Preference.
Section 222.86 — Acquisition Reporting And Disclosure.