### Question
How does ASSISTANCE define State rail transportation authority?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 22701*, **State rail transportation authority** is defined as:

> the State agency or official responsible under the direction of the Governor of the State or a State law for preparation, maintenance, coordination, and administration of the State rail plan

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 22701*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-RAIL PROGRAMS > PART B-ASSISTANCE > CHAPTER 227-STATE RAIL PLANS**

