The commissioner may advocate and promote improved rail service and more effective use of available rail service at a reasonable cost by:
(1) providing technical assistance to rail users;
(2) negotiating with persons representing the rail industry and other transportation modes; and
(3) appearing on behalf of the public in the regulatory, rulemaking, and other proceedings of state and federal agencies in support of improved and innovative rail service and for other purposes.
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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.