Okla. Stat. tit. 66, § 66-328

POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION

A. The duties of the Commission are to:

1. Secure the funding and authorization necessary to make

passenger rail improvements a reality for the region;

2. Examine and facilitate ways that states can form

partnerships to implement improved passenger rail service in the

region;

3. Create and facilitate a long-term, interstate plan for high-

speed rail passenger service implementation; and

4. Serve as a liaison with Amtrak, the Federal Railroad

Administration, the High-Speed Ground Transportation Association,

and other regions and entities to ensure that the Midwest is

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adequately represented and integrated into national plans for

passenger rail development.

B. In addition to its exercise of these duties, the Commission

may:

1. Provide the multistate leadership necessary to implement the

Interstate Midwest Regional Passenger Rail Compact;

2. Work with local elected officials, economic development

planning organizations, and similar entities to raise the visibility

of passenger rail service needs; and

3. Educate other state officials and the public on the

advantages of passenger rail services as an integral part of an

intermodal transportation system in the region.