A bill amending chapter 18 of title 10, United States Code, to establish a toll-free telephone service from which emergency assistance information may be obtained in case of an accident involving the transport of hazardous materials by the Department of Defense.
Defense Hazardous Materials Emergency Management Act of 1985 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a 24-hour toll-free telephone service in the Department of Defense to provide emergency information and assistance to government authorities in the event of an accident involving any hazardous material transported by or for the military. Requires the Secretary to notify the appropriate government authorities of the existence of such service.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Referred to Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.
Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.
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