2017 US Code
Title 6 - Domestic Security
Chapter 4 - Transportation Security
Subchapter IV - Surface Transportation Security
Part D - Hazardous Material and Pipeline Security
Sec. 1202 - Railroad security-sensitive material tracking

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Citation 6 U.S.C. § 1202 (2017)
Section Name §1202. Railroad security-sensitive material tracking
Section Text (a) Communications (1) In general

In conjunction with the research and development program established under section 1168 of this title and consistent with the results of research relating to wireless and other tracking technologies, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, shall develop a program that will encourage the equipping of railroad cars transporting security-sensitive materials, as defined in section 1151 of this title, with technology that provides—

(A) car position location and tracking capabilities; and

(B) notification of railroad car depressurization, breach, unsafe temperature, or release of hazardous materials, as appropriate.

(2) Coordination

In developing the program required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—

(A) consult with the Secretary of Transportation to coordinate the program with any ongoing or planned efforts for railroad car tracking at the Department of Transportation; and

(B) ensure that the program is consistent with recommendations and findings of the Department of Homeland Security's hazardous material railroad tank car tracking pilot programs.

(b) Funding

From the amounts appropriated pursuant to 114(w) of title 49, there shall be made available to the Secretary to carry out this section—

(1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;

(2) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; and

(3) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2010.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 110–53, title XV, §1552, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 471.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 6 - DOMESTIC SECURITY
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 6 - DOMESTIC SECURITY
CHAPTER 4 - TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER IV - SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
Part D - Hazardous Material and Pipeline Security
Sec. 1202 - Railroad security-sensitive material tracking
Contains section 1202
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 121 Stat. 471
Public Law References Public Law 110-53
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