49 U.S.C. § 5564 — Interim preservation of certain rail passenger terminals

(a) General Grant Authority. Subject to (b), the Secretary may give assistance under section 5562(a)(2) to a responsible person, including a government authority, to preserve a terminal. The person must be qualified, ready, committed, and legally authorized to maintain it and prevent demolition, dismantling, or further deterioration until reuse plans are prepared. (b) Grant Requirements. The Secretary may grant assistance only if (1) the terminal is reasonably likely to be converted to, or prepared for reuse as, an intermodal terminal, civic or cultural center, or both, and (2) planning has begun and is proceeding competently. (c) Maximizing Preservation. (1) Money for this section and section 5562(a)(2) must be spent to maximize preservation of terminals that are (A) reasonably capable of conversion, (B) on the National Register, or (C) recommended for architectural integrity and quality by the Advisory Council or National Endowment for the Arts Chairman. (2) A grant may not exceed 80 percent of total maintenance cost for an interim period of no more than 5 years.