To direct the Office of Technology Assessment to conduct a study of the effects of the reclassification of anhydrous ammonia as a poisonous gas, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to take any action regarding such reclassification until after completion of such study, and for other purposes.

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Directs the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) to study the effects of the reclassification of anhydrous ammonia as a poisonous gas on U.S. agriculture, transportation of hazardous materials, industrial uses (including commercial refrigeration), and U.S. industry (including meat and poultry packing). Directs OTA to report on such study, with recommendations, to the Congress within 18 months. Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from taking any action with respect to implementing any rule or regulation reclassifying anhydrous ammonia as a poisonous gas until after 90 days following transmittal of such report to the Congress. Requires the Secretary to take the OTA study results and recommendations into consideration in issuing any such rule or regulation.

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