---
kind: "unit"
title: "49"
title_heading: "Transportation"
key: "stV/ptA/ch201/schI"
level: "subchapter"
label: "Subchapter I"
heading: "General"
release: "119-102"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/49/stV-ptA-ch201-schI"
sections_count: 21
---

# Subchapter I — General

Title 49 — Transportation › Subtitle V — Rail Programs › Part A — Safety › Chapter 201 — General

## Sections

- [§20101. Purpose](/usc/49/20101.md)
- [§20102. Definitions](/usc/49/20102.md)
- [§20103. General authority](/usc/49/20103.md)
- [§20104. Emergency authority](/usc/49/20104.md)
- [§20105. State participation](/usc/49/20105.md)
- [§20106. Preemption](/usc/49/20106.md)
- [§20107. Inspection and investigation](/usc/49/20107.md)
- [§20108. Research, development, testing, and training](/usc/49/20108.md)
- [§20109. Employee protections](/usc/49/20109.md)
- [§20110. Effect on employee qualifications and collective bargaining](/usc/49/20110.md)
- [§20111. Enforcement by the Secretary of Transportation](/usc/49/20111.md)
- [§20112. Enforcement by the Attorney General](/usc/49/20112.md)
- [§20113. Enforcement by the States](/usc/49/20113.md)
- [§20114. Judicial procedures](/usc/49/20114.md)
- [§20115. User fees](/usc/49/20115.md)
- [§20116. Rulemaking process](/usc/49/20116.md)
- [§20117. Authorization of appropriations](/usc/49/20117.md)
- [§20118. Prohibition on public disclosure of railroad safety analysis records](/usc/49/20118.md)
- [§20119. Study on use of certain reports and surveys](/usc/49/20119.md)
- [§20120. Enforcement report](/usc/49/20120.md)
- [§20121. Repair and replacement of damaged track inspection equipment](/usc/49/20121.md)