environmental study

environmental study Sec. 301. The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, in consultation with the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Secretary of Transportation, shall submit a report to the Congress within 18 months after the enactment of this Act concerning (1) the risk of outbreaks of disease or illnesses and any other adverse environmental effects resulting from the discharge of waste from railroad conveyances operated in intercity rail passenger service, in rail com-muter service, and in rail freight service, and (2) the financial and operating hardships on railroads or public authorities which would 90 STAT. 2631result from a prohibition of waste disposal. Such report shall contain such recommendations as the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, the Interstate Commerce Commission, or the Secretary of Transportation considers appropriate to balance possible dangers of disease or illness and environmental considerations with operating or financial considerations relevant to the railroad industry, including any distinction considered appropriate between new railroad rolling stock and existing railroad rolling stock, and shall consider any regulations pertaining to waste disposal from railroad conveyances operated in other Nations.