Hazardous Materials Transportation and Independent Safety Board Amendments of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Hazardous Materials Transportation and Independent Safety Board Amendments of 1980 - Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to authorize appropriations to carry out the provisions of such Act for fiscal years 1981, 1982, and 1983. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to enter into a contract with a private entity for the use of a supplemental reporting system and data center to provide specified individuals with information concerning the transportation of hazardous materials. Amends the Independent Safety Board Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the purposes of such Act for fiscal years 1981, 1982, and 1983. Directs that such sums shall remain available until expended. Includes aviation incidents under requirements binding on persons reporting such incidents subject to the National Transportation Safety Board's investigatory jurisdiction. Specifies that any properly credentialed employee of the Board, in investigating a transportation accident, may take custody of any materials determined to be required for the purpose of the investigation.…