An original bill to amend the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1985 and 1986, and for other purposes.
Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1985 and 1986 to carry out its provisions.
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to contract with a private entity for a supplemental reporting system and data center on the transportation of hazardous substances.
Requires the Secretary and the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to evaluate and report to Congress on training programs for planning and responding to incidents involving such transportation.
Committee on Commerce ordered to be reported an original measure.
Introduced in Senate
Committee on Commerce. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Packwood. With written report No. 98-479.
Committee on Commerce. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Packwood. With written report No. 98-479.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 920.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment. By Voice Vote.
Senate agreed to the House amendment. By Voice Vote.
Enacted as Public Law 98-559
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Measure Signed in Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 98-559.
Became Public Law No: 98-559.