To require the Secretary of Transportation to take actions to protect against railroad accidents involving hazardous materials.

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Requires the Secretary of Transportation to identify: (1) the railroad routes which present the greatest danger of railroad accidents; and (2) railroad routes which may be used as alternatives. Requires the Secretary to collect from rail carriers and manufacturers of hazardous materials their assessment of the risks of accidents in the transportation of such materials. Directs the Secretary to study the feasibility of producing double walled rail tank cars, the safety improvements offered by such cars, and the cost effectiveness of using them. Authorizes the Secretary to issue regulations: (1) for the safe transportation of hazardous materials over dangerous routes; and (2) that require the use of double walled rail tank cars in the transportation of hazardous materials. Requires the Secretary to take into account risk assessments in issuing safety regulations.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 31 July 1991

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