United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2234 (101st)
Hazardous Materials Rail Safety Act
Introduced
4 May 1989
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
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Summary
Hazardous Materials Rail Safety Act - Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations regarding emergency response procedures for rail carriers in accident or emergency situations involving the transportation and storage of hazardous materials. Prohibits railroad tank cars from being used in commercial hazardous materials transportation unless they comply with standards for attachments imposed by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to enter into a contract with the National Academy of Sciences for a study of railroad tank car design and to report the results of such study to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 4 May 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/2234
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/hr/2234