Amends the Hazardous Materials Emergency Act to extend federal regulations to intrastate transportation of hazardous materials.
The bill amends the Hazardous Materials Emergency Act to extend federal regulations to intrastate transportation of hazardous materials. It recognizes the risk of accidents involving hazardous materials and aims to protect public health and safety by ensuring consistent safety measures across both interstate and intrastate transportation. The bill designates a central reporting agency for emergencies involving hazardous materials.
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