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H.R. 2584 (101st)

Hazardous Materials Transportation Act Amendments of 1989

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Introduced

8 June 1989

Last action

2 August 1990 · Committee

Status

See H.R.3520.

Sponsors

Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Douglas, Chuck [R-NH-2], Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Brennan, Joseph E. [D-ME-1], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3]

Subjects

Transport

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26 August 2025

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Summary

Hazardous Materials Transportation Act Amendments of 1989 - Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (the Act) to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring any generator of a shipment of hazardous materials to transmit a manifest of its contents and the license plate or other identifying number of the carrier to the central reporting system and data center. Requires the Secretary to enter into a contract under which a private entity shall establish a central reporting system and data center to provide law enforcement and firefighting personnel with information and advice on dealing with emergencies connected with the transportation of hazardous materials (currently the Secretary is required to establish and maintain such a system and data center). Prohibits the appropriation of Federal funds for such system and data center. Permits the private entity to impose a fee for manifesting such a shipment if the generator is a Federal agency. Directs the Secretary to study the flow of hazardous materials in the United States. Requires the Secretary, in collaboration with the private entity, to report the results of such study to the Congress. Increases both civil and criminal penalties for violations under the Act. Sets forth specified terms and conditions with respect to the private entity's establishment and maintenance of the reporting system and data center.

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Timeline

  1. 8 June 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 June 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 June 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 June 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 June 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 June 1989

    Committee

    Field Hearings Held in Cambridge, Ohio, Prior to Introduction (May 5, 89)

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 July 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 13 July 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 15 March 1990

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOT.

    Source: Committee

  10. 2 August 1990

    Committee

    See H.R.3520.

    Source: Committee

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