Public Law 110-432/Division B/Title I

TITLE I—Authorizations

Sec. 101. Authorization for Amtrak Capital and Operating Expenses.

(a) Operating Grants.—

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the use of Amtrak for operating costs the following amounts:

(1) For fiscal year 2009, $530,000,000.

(2) For fiscal year 2010, $580,000,000.

(3) For fiscal year 2011, $592,000,000.

(4) For fiscal year 2012, $616,000,000.

(5) For fiscal year 2013, $631,000,000.

(b) Inspector General.—

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the Office of the Inspector General of Amtrak the following amounts:

(1) For fiscal year 2009, $20,000,000.

(2) For fiscal year 2010, $21,000,000.

(3) For fiscal year 2011, $22,000,000.

(4) For fiscal year 2012, $22,000,000.

(5) For fiscal year 2013, $23,000,000.

(c) Capital Grants.—

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the use of Amtrak for capital projects (as defined in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 24401(2) of title 49, United States Code) to bring the Northeast Corridor (as defined in section 24102 of such title) to a state-of-good-repair and for capital expenses of the national rail passenger transportation system the following amounts:

(1) For fiscal year 2009, $715,000,000.

(2) For fiscal year 2010, $975,000,000.

(3) For fiscal year 2011, $1,025,000,000.

(4) For fiscal year 2012, $1,275,000,000.

(5) For fiscal year 2013, $1,325,000,000.

(d) Project Management Oversight.—

The Secretary may withhold up to 1/2 of 1 percent of amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (c) for the costs of project management oversight of capital projects carried out by Amtrak.

Sec. 102. Repayment of Long-term Debt and Capital Leases.

(a) Principal and Interest on Debt Service.—

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the use of Amtrak for retirement of principal and payment of interest on loans for capital equipment, or capital leases, not more than the following amounts:

(1) For fiscal year 2009, $285,000,000.

(2) For fiscal year 2010, $264,000,000.

(3) For fiscal year 2011, $288,000,000.

(4) For fiscal year 2012, $290,000,000.

(5) For fiscal year 2013, $277,000,000.

(b) Early Buyout Option.—

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary for the use of Amtrak for the payment of costs associated with early buyout options if the exercise of those options is determined to be advantageous to Amtrak.

(c) Legal Effect of Payments Under This Section.—

The payment of principal and interest on secured debt, with the proceeds of grants authorized by this section shall not—

(1) modify the extent or nature of any indebtedness of Amtrak to the United States in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act;

(2) change the private nature of Amtrak's or its successors' liabilities; or

(3) imply any Federal guarantee or commitment to amortize Amtrak's outstanding indebtedness.

Sec. 103. Authorization for the Federal Railroad Administration.

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the use of the Federal Railroad Administration such sums as necessary to implement the provisions required under this division for fiscal years 2009 through 2013.