Us Code § 10910 - Effect on other statutes and authorities
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§ 10910. Effect on other statutes and authorities
Nothing in section 10908 or 10909 is intended to affect the traditional police powers of the State to require a rail carrier to comply with State and local environmental, public health, and public safety standards that are not unreasonably burdensome to interstate commerce and do not discriminate against rail carriers.
(Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title VI, §605(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4905.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
For prior section 10910, see note set out under section 10907 of this title.
CHAPTER 111—OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER II—CAR SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER III—REPORTS AND RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER IV—RAILROAD COST ACCOUNTING
SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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