To improve the safety of rail transportation of hazardous materials, and for other purposes.
Safe Rail Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act of 1989 - Requires railroad companies to provide specific training to employees involved in the transportation of hazardous materials.
Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to make any person who commits a violation of this Act liable to the United States for a civil penalty (currently such violation must be knowingly committed).
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring compliance with specified safety standards with respect to hazardous materials transportation by rail carriers.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
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