Title 49, TransportationRelease 119-102
§20149 Coordination with the Department of Labor
Title 49 › SUBTITLE V — RAIL PROGRAMS › PART A — SAFETY › CHAPTER 201 — GENERAL › SUBCHAPTER II — PARTICULAR ASPECTS OF SAFETY › § 20149
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The Secretary of Transportation must regularly consult the Secretary of Labor to enforce laws that protect railroad worker safety.
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Title 49, §20149
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The Secretary of Transportation shall consult with the Secretary of Labor on a regular basis to ensure that all applicable laws affecting safe working conditions for railroad employees are appropriately enforced to ensure a safe and productive working environment for the railroad industry.
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49 U.S.C. § 20149
Title 49, Transportation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102