Minn. Stat. § 222.545: ADVOCACY OF IMPROVED SERVICE.

The commissioner may advocate and promote improved rail service and more effective use of available rail service at a reasonable cost by:

(1) providing technical assistance to rail users;

(2) negotiating with persons representing the rail industry and other transportation modes; and

(3) appearing on behalf of the public in the regulatory, rulemaking, and other proceedings of state and federal agencies in support of improved and innovative rail service and for other purposes.