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- H.R.2422
H.R.2422: To require railroad carriers to prepare and maintain a plan for notifying local emergency responders before transporting hazardous materials through their jurisdictions.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced May 22, 2007
- Latest Major Action May 23, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Requires railroad carriers to annually transmit to the Secretary of Transportation a plan for providing notification to local emergency responders before transporting hazardous materials through their jurisdictions. Directs the Secretary to require carriers to periodically demonstrate that the plan's procedures provide local emergency responders adequate notice.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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| May 22, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Charlie Gonzalez (D-Texas) |