### Question
What does State rail transportation authority mean?


### Answer
**State rail transportation authority** has the following meaning in *49 U.S.C. § 22701*:

> 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**

