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[CITE: 49USC22301]

 
                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
                        SUBTITLE V--RAIL PROGRAMS
 
                           PART B--ASSISTANCE
 
           CHAPTER 223--LIGHT DENSITY RAIL LINE PILOT PROJECTS
 
Sec. 22301. Light density rail line pilot projects

    (a) Grants.--The Secretary of Transportation may make grants to 
States that have State rail plans described in section 22102(1) and (2), 
to fund pilot projects that demonstrate the relationship of light 
density railroad services to the statutory responsibilities of the 
Secretary, including those under title 23.
    (b) Limitations.--Grants under this section may be made only for 
pilot projects for making capital improvements to, and rehabilitating, 
publicly and privately owned rail line structures, and may not be used 
for providing operating assistance.
    (c) Private Owner Contributions.--Grants made under this section for 
projects on privately owned rail line structures shall include 
contributions by the owner of the rail line structures, based on the 
benefit to those structures, as determined by the Secretary.
    (d) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of the pilot 
projects carried out with grant assistance under this section to 
determine the public interest benefits associated with the light density 
railroad networks in the States and their contribution to a multimodal 
transportation system. Not later than March 31, 2003, the Secretary 
shall report to Congress any recommendations the Secretary considers 
appropriate regarding the eligibility of light density rail networks for 
Federal infrastructure financing.
    (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $17,500,000 for 
each of the fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003. Such 
funds shall remain available until expended.

(Added Pub. L. 105-178, title VII, Sec. 7202(a), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 
470.)
