Transportation Safety Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Transportation Safety Act - Title I: Hazardous Materials - Hazardous Materials Transportation Act - Provides that upon finding that the transportation of a particular quantity and form of material in commerce may pose an unreasonable risk to health and safety or property, the Secretary of Transportation shall designate such quantity and form of material or group or class of such materials as a hazardous material. Authorizes the Secretary to issue regulations for the safe transportation in commerce of hazardous materials, in cooperation with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Authorizes the Secretary to establish criteria for the handling of "extremely hazardous material." Requires transporters of such materials to register with the Secretary. Prohibits transportation of radioactive materials on passenger-carrying aircraft in commerce, unless such materials are for research or medical use. Empowers the Secretary to investigate, issue subpenas, and conduct research in carrying out this Act. Imposes a $10,000 per day civil penalty for violations of this Act, and a $25,000 fine and/or up to five years imprisonment for knowing violations of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary and citize…