Federal · Title 49 — Transportation

49 U.S.C. § 6301: Definitions

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Statute defines administrative terms for the Department of Transportation, including the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, National Transportation Library, and Director. It addresses how chapter 63 provisions relate to prior section 111 provisions for legal continuity purposes.

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The term “Bureau” means the Bureau of Transportation Statistics established by section 6302(a). The term “Department” means the Department of Transportation. The term “Director” means the Director of the Bureau. The term “Library” means the National Transportation Library established by section 6304(a). The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation. For purposes of determining whether 1 provision of law supersedes another based on enactment later in time, a chapter 63 provision is deemed to have been enacted on the date of enactment of the corresponding section 111 provision [ section 111 of this title was enacted Dec. 18, 1991 ]. A reference to a section 111 provision, including a reference in a regulation, order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding chapter 63 provision. A regulation, order, or other administrative action in effect under a section 111 provision continues in effect under the corresponding chapter 63 provision. An action taken or an offense committed under a section 111 provision is deemed to have been taken or committed under the corresponding chapter 63 provision.”

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