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Public Law98th CongressEnvironmental Protection
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Hazardous Materials Transportation Act Amendments of 1984

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 11, 1984)

(Measure passed House, amended)

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.

What just happenedOct 30, 1984

Became Public Law No: 98-559.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR](R-OR)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 30, 1984PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 98-559.

  2. Oct 30, 1984BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 98-559.

  3. Oct 30, 1984PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 30, 1984BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 19, 1984FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 19, 1984President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 18, 1984Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Oct 11, 1984ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment. By Voice Vote.

  9. Oct 11, 1984NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment. By Voice Vote.

  10. Oct 11, 1984FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. Oct 11, 1984Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  12. Oct 11, 1984FloorH30000

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

  13. Jun 15, 1984Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  14. Jun 15, 1984Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  15. May 23, 1984Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 920.

  16. May 23, 1984Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Packwood. With written report No. 98-479.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  17. May 23, 1984Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Packwood. With written report No. 98-479.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  18. May 23, 1984IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

  19. May 8, 1984Committee

    Committee on Commerce ordered to be reported an original measure.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Passed House amendedOct 11, 198436
(Measure passed House, amended)

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.

Introduced in SenateMay 23, 198400

Hazardous Materials Transportation Act Amendments of 1984 - 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.