To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify that State and local permitting requirements relating to the processing, sorting, or transporting of solid waste apply to rail carriers.

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Bill Number

HR 4930

Introduced

Mar 9, 2006

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.

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Environmental Protection Government Operations and Politics Law Licenses Local laws Railroad freight operations Railroads Refuse and refuse disposal State laws Transportation and Public Works

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Summary

Amends the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995 to provide that specified provisions of such Act shall not be construed to exempt a rail carrier from state and local permitting requirements relating to the processing, sorting, or transporting of solid waste.

Actions

Mar 10, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Mar 9, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 9, 2006

Introduced in House

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