Radioactive Materials Transportation Act of 1989

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Radioactive Materials Transportation Act of 1989 - Provides for the hiring in FY 1990 of 20 additional Department of Transportation safety inspectors in order to promote radioactive materials transportation safety. Includes among their duties: (1) licensing of drivers and engineer operating practices; (2) track and signal inspection; and (3) low-level nuclear shipment inspection. Allocates minimum numbers of such inspectors to: (1) the Research and Special Programs Administration; (2) the Federal Railroad Administration; and (3) the Federal Highway Administration. Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to set minimum civil penalties of violations of such Act. Authorizes appropriations.…