Title 49 — TransportationRelease 119-90
§308 Funding.
Title 49 › Subtitle SUBTITLE V— RAIL PROGRAMS › Part E— MISCELLANEOUS › Chapter 281— LAW ENFORCEMENT › § 308
Summary
Create an interest-earning account called the "Rails to Resources Fund." The United States and the Government of Canada must put in enough money so the Commission can do its work. Money in the fund can be used to pay the Commission’s costs. When the Commission ends, close the fund and split any leftover money between the U.S. and Canada. Congress may provide $6,000,000 for a fund like this, and that money stays available until it is all spent.
Full Legal Text
Title 49, §308
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“(a)The Agreement should provide for the following:
“(1)The establishment of an interest-bearing account to be known as the ‘Rails to Resources Fund’.
“(2)The contribution by the United States and the Government of Canada to the Fund of amounts that are sufficient for the Commission to carry out its duties.
“(3)The availability of amounts in the Fund to pay the costs of Commission activities.
“(4)Dissolution of the Fund upon the termination of the Commission and distribution of the amounts remaining in the Fund between the United States and the Government of Canada.
“(b)There is authorized to be appropriated to any fund established for use by the Commission as described in subsection (a)(1) $6,000,000, to remain available until expended.
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Citation
49 U.S.C. § 308
Title 49 — Transportation
Last Updated
May 14, 2026
Release point: 119-90