To amend the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to restrict the transportation of radioactive materials through high-density metropolitan areas.
Radioactive Materials Transportation Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to file an environmental impact statement which includes consideration of alternative modes of transporting radioactive materials (including barges) when the Secretary determines the travel route for any shipment of a controlled quantity of radioactive materials into or through a high-density metropolitan area.
Applies this Act to any route determination made as of January 19, 1981.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Field Hearings Held in Cambridge, Ohio, Prior to Introduction (May 5, 89)
Field Hearings Held in San Jose, California, Prior to Introduction (May 15, 89)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Field Hearings Held in Denver, Colorado
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
See H.R.3520.
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