HR 3966 · 94th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Railroad Right-of-Way Fire Prevention Act

Introduced 1975-02-27· Sponsored by Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38]· House

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1975-02-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Railroad Right-of- Way Fire Prevention Act - Makes it the finding of Congress that the sparks emitted from locomotive exhaust stacks constitute a fire hazard. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish railroad safety requirements for controlling locomotive spark emissions to minimize the danger of fires along railroad rights-of-way. Provides for a civil penalty between $100 and $250, as the Secretary deems reasonable.…

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