Us Code § 107 - Federal Transit Administration
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§ 107. Federal Transit Administration
(a) The Federal Transit Administration is an administration in the Department of Transportation.
(b) The head of the Administration is the Administrator who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Administrator reports directly to the Secretary of Transportation.
(c) The Administrator shall carry out duties and powers prescribed by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 97–449, §1(b), Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2417; Pub. L. 102–240, title III, §3004(c)(1), (2), Dec. 18, 1991, 105 Stat. 2088.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 107 | 49:1608 (note). | Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1968, eff. July 1, 1968, §3, 82 Stat. 1369. |
In subsection (b), the words "and shall be compensated at the rate now or hereafter provided for Level III of the Executive Schedule Pay Rates (5 U.S.C. 5314)" are omitted as surplus because of 5:5314.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1991—Pub. L. 102–240 substituted "Federal Transit Administration" for "Urban Mass Transportation Administration" in section catchline and subsec. (a).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
Pub. L. 102–240, title III, §3004(a), (b), Dec. 18, 1991, 105 Stat. 2088, provided that:
"(a)
"(b)
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