42 U.S.C. § 16165
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Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to affect the authority of the Secretary of Transportation that may exist prior to August 8, 2005, with respect to—
- (1)research into, and regulation of, hydrogen-powered vehicles fuel systems integrity, standards, and safety under subtitle VI of title 49;
- (2)regulation of hazardous materials transportation under chapter 51 of title 49;
- (3)regulation of pipeline safety under chapter 601 of title 49;
- (4)encouragement and promotion of research, development, and deployment activities relating to advanced vehicle technologies under section 5506 1 See References in Text note below. of title 49;
- (5)regulation of motor vehicle safety under chapter 301 of title 49;
- (6)automobile fuel economy under chapter 329 of title 49; or
- (7)representation of the interests of the United States with respect to the activities and programs under the authority of title 49.