Radioactive Materials Transportation Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to employ an additional 20 safety inspectors above the aggregate number authorized for FY 1988 for certain Federal agencies, in order to promote radioactive materials transportation safety in cooperation with safety inspectors of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and State and local governmental officials. Allocates such safety inspectors to the Research and Special Programs Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration.
Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to subject to a civil penalty any persons who commit violations of such Act (currently such persons must knowingly commit violations). Establishes a minimum civil penalty for violations of such Act or of its regulations. Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, FEMA, NRC, OMB.
Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From NRC.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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