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Bill100th CongressFiled Jun 26, 1987Transportation and Public Works
S. 1436

A bill to amend the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act regarding the transportation by rail of certain materials, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 26, 1987)

Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations mandating that rail transportation of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel take place on trains operated exclusively for such purpose (including shipments of such materials made under the auspices of the Department of Energy or the Department of Defense).

What just happenedJun 26, 1987

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
2 cosponsors
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