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 '«fc»r^- PUBLIC LAW 103-272—JULY 5, 1994 108 STAT. 935 but may not cross-subsidize intercity rail passenger, commuter rail passenger, and rail freight transportation. (2) If the parties do not agree, the Interstate Commerce Commission shall order that the transportation continue over facilities acquired under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) and the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) and shall determine compensation (without allowing cross-subsidization between intercity rail passenger gmd rail freight transportation) for the transportation not later than 120 days after the dispute is submitted. The Commission shall assign to a rail freight carrier obtaining trsuisportation under this subsection the costs Amtrak incurs only for the benefit of the carrier, plus a proportionate share of all other costs of providing transportation under this paragraph incurred for the common benefit of Amtrak and the carrier. The proportionate share shall be based on relative measures of volume of car operations, tonnage, or other factors that reasonably reflect the relative use of rail property covered by this subsection. (3) This subsection does not prevent the parties from making an agreement under subsection (a)(6) of this section sifter the Commission makes a decision under this subsection. § 24905. Coordination board and safety committee (a) NORTHEAST CORRIDOR COORDINATION BOARD.— (1) The Northeast Corridor Coordination Board is composed of the following members: (A) one individual from each commuter authority (as defined in section 1135(a) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (45 U.S.C. 1104)) that provides or makes a contract to provide commuter rail passenger transportation over the main line of the Northeast Corridor. (B) 2 individuals selected by Amtrak. (C) one individual selected by the Consolidated Rail Corporation. (2) The Board shall recommend to Amtrak— (A) policies that ensure equitable access to the Northeast Corridor, considering the need for equitable access by commuter and intercity rail passenger transportation and the requirements of section 24308(c) of this title; and (B) equitable policies for the Northeast Corridor related to— (i) dispatching; (ii) public information; (iii) maintaining equipment and facilities; (iv) major capital facility investments; and (v) harmonizing equipment acquisitions, rates, and schedules. (3) The Board may recommend to the board of directors and President of Amtrak action necessary to resolve differences on providing transportation, except for facilities and transportation matters under section 24308(a) or 24904(a)(5) and (c) of this title. (b) NORTHEAST CORRIDOR SAFETY COMMITTEE. —(1) The Northeast Corridor Safety Committee is composed of members appointed by the Secretary of Transportation. The members shall be representatives of— (A) the Secretary; (B) Amtrak;

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