Federal · Title 45 — Railroads

45 U.S.C. § 661: Definitions

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“Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation. “Board” means the Surface Transportation Board. “Railroad” means any rail carrier subject to part A of subtitle IV of title 49. “Certificate” means certificates issued by trustees of a railroad pursuant to subsection 77(c)(3) of the Bankruptcy Act, as amended.

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