To improve the effectiveness of Federal railroad safety regulation by providing limited direct enforcement authority to certified State agencies.
State Rail Safety Program Enhancement Act of 1990 - Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to establish a program for the training and certification of State and Federal rail safety inspectors. Grants States concurrent jurisdiction with the Secretary with respect to investigative and surveillance activities in connection with railroad safety within the State.
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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