6 USC 1151 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1151.

Definitions

In this subchapter, the following definitions apply:

(1)

Appropriate congressional committees

(2)

Secretary

(3)

Department

(4)

Over-the-road bus

(5)

Over-the-road bus frontline employees

(6)

Railroad frontline employees

(7)

Railroad

(8)

Railroad carrier

(9)

State

(10)

Terrorism

(11)

Transportation

The term “transportation”, as used with respect to an over-the-road bus, means the movement of passengers or property by an over-the-road bus—

(A)

in the jurisdiction of the United States between a place in a State and a place outside the State (including a place outside the United States); or

(B)

in a State that affects trade, traffic, and transportation described in subparagraph (A).

(12)

United States

(13)

Security-sensitive material

The term “security-sensitive material” means a material, or a group or class of material, in a particular amount and form that the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, determines, through a rulemaking with opportunity for public comment, poses a significant risk to national security while being transported in commerce due to the potential use of the material in an act of terrorism. In making such a designation, the Secretary shall, at a minimum, consider the following:

(A)

Class 7 radioactive materials.

(B)

Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives.

(C)

Materials poisonous or toxic by inhalation, including Division 2.3 gases and Division 6.1 materials.

(D)

A select agent or toxin regulated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under part 73 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.

(14)

Disadvantaged business concerns

(15)

Amtrak

(Pub. L. 110–53, title XV, § 1501, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 422.)

cite as: 6 USC 1151