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37-10A-1
Section 37-10A-1 Legislative findings. The Legislature makes the following findings and statements
regarding the need for shortline railroad rehabilitation in Alabama: (1) Shortline railroads
are an integral part of Alabama's total transportation network; however, lack of funding for
railroads places Alabama in a less competitive position with the shortline railroads of other
states and regions for potential industrial development projects. (2) The opportunities for
economic development and growth would be greatly enhanced by the proper rehabilitation and
upgrading of shortline railroads. (3) The proper maintenance and improvement of the shortline
railroad routes would help preserve critical growth corridors for future needs of transportation
and other possible uses such as communication, commerce, public transit, or highways. (Act
2008-382, p. 711, §1.)...
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37-10A-4
Section 37-10A-4 Shortline railroad infrastructure rehabilitation program and fund. (a) There
is created the Alabama Shortline Railroad Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program within the
Alabama Department of Transportation. The program is established to promote and develop safe
and efficient rail transportation service for the State of Alabama by providing grants and
or no-cost loans to local public rail authorities on a fair and equitable basis for the rehabilitation
and improvement of shortline railroads within the jurisdiction of the qualified grantees.
(b) There is created the Alabama Shortline Railroad Infrastructure Rehabilitation Fund for
the use of the department in implementing and administering the requirements of this chapter.
The fund shall receive federal and state appropriations, grants, and other public and private
sources of funds made available for shortline railroad infrastructure rehabilitation and improvement
projects throughout the state. (Act 2008-382, p. 711,...
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37-10A-3
Section 37-10A-3 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Transportation or any successor
agency of the department. (2) FUND. The Alabama Shortline Railroad Infrastructure Rehabilitation
Fund created by this chapter. (3) GRANTEE. A local public railroad authority created pursuant
to Chapter 13 of this title, Sections 37-13-1 to 37-13-21, inclusive, or other entity that
may become eligible for financial assistance pursuant to federal or state law. (4) PROGRAM.
The Alabama Shortline Railroad Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program providing grants, loans,
or other financial assistance for the rehabilitation of shortline railroads operating in Alabama.
(5) SHORTLINE RAILROAD. A Class III shortline railroad operating in Alabama. (Act 2008-382,
p. 711, §3.)...
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40-17-167
Section 40-17-167 Decal requirement suspended. (a) The Legislature of Alabama makes the following
findings and statements: (1) The reduction of the dependence on foreign oil is necessary to
reserve and protect our national security. (2) Reliable and affordable energy is of great
importance to all sectors of Alabama's economy. (3) Long-term sustainability of energy supply
and efficient and effective distribution of energy is becoming increasingly important to Alabama's
population growth and economic expansion. (4) The future energy needs of the state also present
opportunities to diversify the state's energy supply and provide new opportunities for Alabama-based
clean energy technologies. (5) The use of existing technology and development of new technologies
including compressed and liquefied natural gas should be encouraged as a way of producing
energy with reduced emissions. (b) The Legislature recognizes that it is in the best interest
of its citizens to remove existing barriers to...
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11-47-14.1
Section 11-47-14.1 Construction of port facilities by Class 1 municipalities; bonds and other
contributions. (a) Legislative findings. The Legislature of Alabama finds that the Tombigbee
Waterway will soon be completed, and the transportation opportunities afforded thereby must
be fully utilized if Alabama is to benefit from economic growth and job development potential
afforded by this project, and that local governments need broader authorization to participate
in the development of river port facilities necessary to accomplish this purpose. (b) Municipalities
authorized to construct port facilities; limitations thereon. The council or other governing
body of any Class 1 municipality may alter and change the channel of any watercourse within
25 miles of such municipality and may construct and maintain wharves and construct buildings
and other improvements on and near wharves and wharf sites, within such municipality or within
25 miles of the limits thereof, and may collect wharfage...
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29-2-270
Section 29-2-270 Legislative findings. The Legislature makes the following findings and statements:
(1) The reduction of the dependence on foreign oil is necessary to preserve and protect our
national security. (2) Reliable, plentiful, and affordable energy and the effective distribution
of energy are vital to the support and growth of all sectors of Alabama's economy. (3) The
future energy needs of the state also present unique opportunities to diversify the state's
energy supply and provide new opportunities for agriculturally based products and Alabama
based clean energy technologies. (4) Energy derived from agriculturally and forest based products
offers the potential to expand rural and economic development in Alabama. (5) Increasing the
efficiency of existing technology combined with the development of new technologies, including
coal gasification, coal liquification, advanced coal-based generation, and nuclear power,
should be encouraged as ways of producing more energy with...
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23-8-2
Section 23-8-2 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds all of the following: (a) That consistent
with the constitutional mandate that navigable waterways are public highways, the Legislature
hereby finds as a fact that a portion of the gasoline and diesel fuel sold in this state is
used for marine purposes to propel vessels on coastal and inland waterways of this state.
(b) That it is the policy of this state to use a portion of the funds derived from the additional
excise tax levied by the Rebuild Alabama Act on each net gallon of gasoline and diesel fuel
for the programs and activities of the Alabama State Port Authority. (c) That the development
and growth of electric vehicle transportation infrastructure are considerations in the construction,
reconstruction, maintenance, and repair of a modern-day public road, highway, and bridge system
in this state. (d) That the State Department of Transportation is the appropriate agency to
initiate the comprehensive planning and...
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29-2-1
Section 29-2-1 Legislative findings and intent. The Legislature hereby finds and declares as
follows: improving the efficiency, cost effectiveness and performance of all branches of government
can only be achieved with proper oversight, accountability, and transparency in government
decision making and processes for service delivery; a long-range program of highway development
and maintenance in Alabama (herein "the state") is vital to the safety of the traveling
public as well as the industrial and agricultural growth of the state; the highway system
in the state must be adequate to meet expanding needs; highway construction, maintenance,
and administration to support such a system should include long-range planning, soundness
in scope of the highway program, efficient performance, and fiscal responsibility in both
policy and planning; the use of a long-range highway program will further the judicious expenditure
of highway funds, will promote the public safety and convenience, will...
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41-23-121
Section 41-23-121 Powers of office. The office shall have the following powers to: (1) Ensure
that assets and needs of water transportation and intermodal infrastructure are properly considered
and reflected in the state's comprehensive transportation and strategic planning policies.
(2) Assist and coordinate with public and private entities in the development of the state's
rivers, ports, harbors, and intermodal facilities. (3) Coordinate with the Coalition of Alabama
Waterway Associations and other interests to formulate recommendations on annual budget requirements
for federal waterway projects, infrastructure development, and related needs. (4) Coordinate
with each of Alabama's individual waterway associations to promote the continued development,
maintenance, and multiple use benefits of federally maintained navigation channels within
the state and to market the benefits of improved water transportation. (5) Coordinate with
local and state development agencies to ensure a better...
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37-11B-6
Section 37-11B-6 Railroad Revitalization Fund development of State Rail Plan. (a) There is
established in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated as the Railroad Revitalization
Fund. Monies, including interest earnings, in this fund shall be expended either separately
or in combination with any available federal funds for railroad research, railroad planning,
and railroad administration costs incurred by ADECA directly attributable to railroad revitalization
projects; assistance to railroads for the rehabilitation or improvement of rail lines; and
construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of railroad facilities. (b) ADECA with the assistance
of the commission, in conjunction with the railroads operating in the State of Alabama, shall
develop the State Rail Plan, which shall be a comprehensive plan that coordinates all aspects
of the improvements to rail infrastructure within the state and includes distinct freight
and passenger components, as described in subdivisions...
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