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HR 2056 100th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Emergency Management Environmental Protection Public safety Railroad rolling stock Railroad safety Railroads Standards Transportation and Travel Transportation of hazardous substances

Hazardous Materials Rail Safety Act

Introduced: April 9, 1987 See on congress.gov
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Apr 9, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 9, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 9, 1987
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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. Prescribes the contents of such requirements.

Prohibits railroad tank cars built before November 6, 1971, from being used in commercial hazardous materials transportation unless they meet all safety and design requirements 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.

What's happening now April 9, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1