[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR256.7]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 256_FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RAILROAD PASSENGER TERMINALS--Table 

 

Sec.  256.7  Financial assistance.



    (a) Demonstration funds. Federal financial assistance for the 

conversion of a railroad passenger terminal into an intermodal passenger 

terminal, under subsection 4(i)(2) of the Act, may be expended for the 

following project costs incurred after the date of final project 

approval:

    (1) Acquisition or long-term lease of real property or other 

property interests, including air rights, subterranean rights, or 

easements, where necessary for project implementation;

    (2) Final architectural and engineering construction documentation, 

including all necessary plans, specifications, detailed cost estimates, 

and implementation schedules; and

    (3) Construction, which may include, but is not limited to:

    (i) Complete rehabilitation and refurbishment of the interior and 

exterior of the structure;

    (ii) Provision of necessary public service facilities;

    (iii) Structural modifications and minor additions necessary to 

permit the development of (A) improved rail passenger facilities, (B) 

intercity bus terminal and docking facilities, (C) adequate facilities 

for local mass transit, and (D) parking and access for automobiles and 

bicycles; and

    (iv) Provisions for accommodating major tenants and concessionaires 

such as airline ticket offices, rent-a-car offices, and other 

transportation service facilities.

    (b) Preservation funds. Federal financial assistance under 

subsection 4(i)(3) of the Act, for the preservation of a railroad 

passenger terminal which has a reasonable likelihood of being converted 

or otherwise maintained, may be expended for costs incurred after the 

date of project approval which are necessary to maintain (and prevent 

the demolition, dismantling, or further deterioration of) a railroad 

passenger terminal pending the completion of project planning, for a 

period not to exceed five years.

    (c) Planning funds. Federal financial assistance granted under 

subsection 4(i)(5) of the Act for the development of plans for the 

conversion of a railroad passenger terminal into an intermodal passenger 

terminal, which may incorporate civic and cultural activities where 

feasible, may be expended for the following project costs if incurred 

within two years after project approval:

    (1) Cost of a study or studies to:

    (i) Assess the need for and the feasibility of converting an 

existing railroad passenger terminal into an intermodal passenger 

terminal which may incorporate civic and cultural activities where 

feasible;

    (ii) Develop a fiscal plan and agreements for the plan's 

implementation; and

    (iii)(A) Relate the project to other transportation priorities in 

the area; and

    (B) Evaluate alternate means of providing needed intermodal 

passenger services within the community.

    (2) Costs of preparation of preliminary architectural and 

engineering design documents for the project, including:

    (i) Plans, sections, and sketches illustrating the functional as 

well as preservation aspects of the recommended development;

    (ii) Assessment of the condition of existing structural and 

utilities systems and requirements for their improvement;

    (iii) Outline specifications and preliminary estimates of project 

costs; and

    (iv) Required environmental impact reviews and analyses.



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    (d) Federal share. The Federal share of any project under this part 

shall not exceed 80 percent of the total allowable project costs. The 

non-Federal share may not be augmented by any Federal funds, directly or 

indirectly, unless the funds are provided through a Federal program 

which specifically authorizes the augmentation of a non-Federal share of 

a federally-assisted program with such funds.



[40 FR 29080, July 10, 1975, as amended at 43 FR 21887, May 22, 1978; 44 

FR 21647, Apr. 11, 1979]