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AMENDED
May 31, 2007
S. 585
S. Printed 5/31/07--S.
Read the first time March 15, 2007.
TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, DIVISION OF PUBLIC RAILWAYS TO IMPLEMENT AND OVERSEE A STATEWIDE RAIL PLAN, ON OR BEFORE MARCH 31, 2008, IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING FEDERAL STATUTES, RULES, AND GUIDELINES.
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. (A) The General Assembly finds that South Carolina must create a new statewide rail plan that accommodates all future commercial and passenger demands, and that addresses the state's economic development needs.
(B) The General Assembly finds that to receive federal funds, the new statewide rail plan must comply with any and all federal statutes, rules, and guidelines.
SECTION 2. (A) The Division of Public Railways is directed to create a statewide rail plan on or before March 31, 2009, in compliance with applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations.
(B) Throughout the planning of the statewide rail plan, the division shall consult with and seek input from: the Department of Transportation, the State Ports Authority, the Aeronautics Division of the Department of Commerce, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, the South Carolina Public Service Commission, the Office of Regulatory Staff, and the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
(C) The Division shall further seek the advice and input of the Councils of Governments, CSX, Norfolk Southern, Amtrak, short-line railroads, and any other associations that may be affected by the development of the statewide rail plan.
SECTION 3. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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