New York S05713 mandates railroad corporations to notify state agencies about hazardous materials transported by freight rail trains.
New York S05713 amends the railroad law to require railroad corporations to inform the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Department of Transportation about freight rail trains carrying hazardous materials before they travel on state tracks. The information must include details required by federal law and must be kept confidential. The act also mandates the commissioners to create necessary rules and regulations for implementation.
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