As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates, the term—

(1) “Association” means the United States Railway Association;

(2) “Commission” means the Interstate Commerce Commission;

(3) “Corporation” means the Consolidated Rail Corporation;

(4) “final system plan” means the final system plan and any additions thereto adopted by the Association pursuant to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. 701 et seq.);

(5) “includes” and variants thereof should be read as if the phrase “but is not limited to” were also set forth;

(6) “Office” means the Rail Services Planning Office of the Commission;

(7) “railroad” has the meaning given that term in section 20102 of title 49; and

(8) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation or his designated representative.

Terms Used In 45 USC 802

  • association: when used in reference to a corporation, shall be deemed to embrace the words "successors and assigns of such company or association" in like manner as if these last-named words, or words of similar import, were expressed. See 1 USC 5
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.