49 U.S.C. § 20504 - Inspection, testing, and investigation

49 USC 20504 - Inspection, testing, and investigation

(a) Systems in Use.— 

(1) The Secretary of Transportation may
(A) inspect and test a signal system used by a railroad carrier; and
(B) decide whether the system is in safe operating condition.
(2) In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary may employ only an individual who
(A) has no interest in a patented article required to be used on or with a signal system; and
(B) has no financial interest in a railroad carrier or in a concern dealing in railroad supplies.
(b) Systems Submitted for Investigation and Testing.— 
The Secretary may investigate, test, and report on the use of and need for a signal system, without cost to the United States Government, when the system is submitted in completed shape for investigation and testing.

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