HR 4870 · 109th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
To establish certain rules for Surface Transportation Board approval of waste management company applications to become rail carriers.
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.(2006-03-03)
Plain Language Summary
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Declares that a certain decision of the Surface Transportation Board (Docket Number 34734) shall be the final decision regarding the application of Northeast Interchange Railway with respect to the rail line in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. Prohibits the Board from approving a lease and operation exemption application: (1) by a company operating less than 1,700 feet of track to haul waste unless the Board holds a public hearing; and (2) by a company to haul waste without a majority vote of the full Board. Directs the Board to require a company that becomes rail carrier to haul waste to comply with all applicable state and local zoning laws.…
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