HR 3588 · 101th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Safe Rail Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-11-03· Sponsored by Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6]· House

Bill Progress

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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.(1989-11-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Safe Rail Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act of 1989 - Requires railroad companies to provide specific training to employees involved in the transportation of hazardous materials. Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to make any person who commits a violation of this Act liable to the United States for a civil penalty (currently such violation must be knowingly committed). Requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring compliance with specified safety standards with respect to hazardous materials transportation by rail carriers.…

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