State Legislative Concerns Relative to Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Regulation

by James B. Reed,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: State and Local Issues in Transportation of Hazardous Waste Materials: Towards a National Strategy

Abstract:

States have increasingly asserted their authority to regulate hazardous materials transportation, in the face of inadequate and declining federal efforts. Areas of state interest include inspection and enforcement, emergency response and routing. Pending legislation to reauthorize the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) would strengthen the federal role in certain appropriate areas and increase funding to states for emergency response. These developments are generally welcomed as long as areas of traditional state authority are not subject to preemption.

Subject Headings: Hazardous substances | Legislation | Federal government | Laws and regulations | Strength of materials | Emergency management | Transportation management

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