HR 9385 · 95th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1975 to prohibit the transportation of radioactive materials in densely populated areas.

Introduced 1977-09-29· Sponsored by Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-20]· House

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1977-09-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1975 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from permitting the transportation of radioactive materials in areas containing a population density greater than 12,000 persons per square mile, except when such materials are to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment purposes in such area or during a national emergency.…

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