Pub. L. 110-161, div. K, tit. I, sec. 193

Pub. L. 110-161, div. K, tit. I, sec. 193

EnactedYear: 2007Length: 178 wordsOfficial source
Sec. 193. (a) None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this Act to the Surface Transportation Board of the Department of Transportation may be used to take any action to allow any activity described in subsection (b) in a case, matter, or declaratory order involving a railroad, or an entity claiming or seeking authority to operate as a railroad, unless the Board receives written assurance from the Governor, or the Governor’s designee, of the State in which such activity will occur that such railroad or entity has agreed to comply with State and local regulations that establish public health, safety, and environmental standards for the activities described in subsection (b), other than zoning laws or regulations.(b) Activities referred to in subsection (a) are activities that occur at a solid waste rail transfer facility involving—(1) the collection, storage, or transfer of solid waste (as defined in section 1004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903)) outside of original shipping containers; or(2) the separation or processing of solid waste (including baling, crushing, compacting, and shredding).