1、1For example, various chlorinated materials are transported to ensure safe drinking water, andcertain radioactive materials are delivered to medical centers for use in some medical diagnostics.Likewise, heating oil is transported to warm homes, and gasoline and diesel fuel are shipped topower trucks
2、 and cars. 2In 1996 in the aviation mode, 110 people died in a crash that allegedly involved the release of(continued.)Congressional Research Service ? The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20580Updated December 28, 2000Hazardous Materials Transportat
3、ionSafetyFederal Program and Legislative Issues Paul F. RothbergSpecialist in Science and TechnologyHussein D. HassanTechnical Information SpecialistResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummary The 106th Congress considered several bills that would have reauthorized theHazardous Materials Transp
4、ortation Act (HMTA), as amended, (including P.L. 93-633and P.L. 101-500). That body of law specifies the broad purposes and operatingauthorities for the U.S. Department of Transportations (DOTs) hazardous materials(hazmat) safety program. Although hearings were held during the 106th Congress, noneof
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