Hazardous Materials Transportation Act Amendments of 1981

Summary

Hazardous Materials Transportation Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to enter into cooperative agreements with States, local or regional government agencies, or private, nonprofit entities for the establishment of regional training centers for training State and local personnel who: (1) respond to hazardous materials transportation accidents; and (2) enforce State and local hazardous materials transportation requirements. Sets forth information to be supplied by a State, government agency, or private nonprofit entity on its application to enter into such an agreement. Grants the Secretary discretionary power to approve or deny such applications. Specifies criteria to be considered by the Secretary in making such decision. Requires that such approval or denial be granted within 60 days of the date of the application. Limits the duration of such agreements to three years. Directs that the cost of constructing any facilities for use as a training center shall be borne by the party to the agreement with the Secretary. Permits training of private industry personnel on a reimbursable basis. Allows the Secretary to enter into a contract with a private entity for use of a supplemental reporting system and data center operated and maintained by such entity. Authorizes appropriations, with specified limitations, for fiscal years 1982 and 1983 for the purposes of this Act.

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 20 October 1981

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• Reported to House amended, Part II

  summary · EN · 19 May 1981

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 May 1981

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