APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS OF WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY.

SEC. 3026. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS OF WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY. (a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Compact.—The term “Compact” means the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Compact (Public Law 89-774; 80 Stat. 1324). (2) Federal director.—The term “Federal Director” means— (A) a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Transit Authority who represents the Federal Government; and (B) a nonvoting member of the Board of Directors of the Transit Authority who serves as an alternate for a member described in subparagraph (A). (3) Transit authority.—The term “Transit Authority” means the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority established under Article III of the Compact. (b) Appointment by Secretary of Transportation.— (1) In general.—For any appointment made on or after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall have sole authority to appoint Federal Directors to the Board of Directors of the Transit Authority. (2) Amendment to compact.—The signatory parties to the Compact shall amend the Compact as necessary in accordance with paragraph (1).