S 1776 · 108th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Intermodal Equipment Safety and Responsibility Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-10-23· Sponsored by Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]· Senate

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13135-13137)(2003-10-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Intermodal Equipment Safety and Responsibility Act of 2003 - Subjects controllers of interchangeable intermodal equipment to commercial motor vehicle safety regulation and liability, including systematic inspection, maintenance, and repair requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to conduct inspections. Prohibits a controller from retaliating against any motor carrier in response to a request for safety maintenance or repair of equipment intended for interchange, including failing to provide requested safe equipment in a timely fashion. Prohibits controller delegation of this maintenance responsibility. Directs the Secretary to issue implementing regulations as part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.…

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