A bill to prohibit the use of refrigerated motor vehicles for the transportation of solid waste, to prohibit the use of cargo tanks in providing motor vehicle transportation of food and hazardous materials, and for other purposes.
Safe Transportation of Food Act - Prohibits any person from: (1) using a refrigerated motor vehicle in the transportation of solid waste; or (2) using a cargo tank that has been used in the transport of hazardous materials for the transportation of food. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to waive such prohibition if such waiver is not contrary to the public interest.
Requires the Secretary to study measures that will provide the safe transportation of food and hazardous materials. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress a report containing results of such study.
Sets forth both civil and criminal penalties.
Empowers the Attorney General, at the Secretary's request, to bring action in U.S. district court for equitable relief to redress any violation of this Act or any regulations issued under it.
Became Public Law No: 101-500.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-623.
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