Definitions

Act 188 of 1990, § 2, under RAILS TO TRAILS ACT.

Act 188 of 1990, § 2

Section 2. Definitions.

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Available railroad right-of-way." Any railroad right-of-way that is proposed or approved for abandonment before the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, or other governing agency with jurisdiction in the matter.

"Department." The Department of Environmental Resources of the Commonwealth.

"Secretary." The Secretary of Environmental Resources of the Commonwealth.

Compiler's Note: The Department of Environmental Resources, referred to in the def. of "department," was abolished by Act 18 of 1995. Its functions were transferred to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Protection.

Compiler's Note: The Secretary of Environmental Resources, referred to in the def. of "secretary," was abolished by Act 18 of 1995. The functions of the secretary were transferred to the Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Secretary of Environmental Protection.