### Question
How is the "intermodal equipment interchange agreement" defined?


### Answer
The term **intermodal equipment interchange agreement** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 31151* as follows -

> the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement or any other written document executed by an intermodal equipment provider or its agent and a motor carrier or its agent, the primary purpose of which is to establish the responsibilities and liabilities of both parties with respect to the interchange of the intermodal equipment

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 31151*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VI-MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS > PART B-COMMERCIAL > CHAPTER 311-COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER III-SAFETY REGULATION**

