Pub. L. 112-141, div. C, tit. III, sec. 33009 (as amended)
INSPECTIONS.
SEC. 33009. INSPECTIONS.
(a) Notice of Enforcement Measures.—Section 5121(c)(1) is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (E), by striking “and” at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
“(G) shall provide to the affected offeror, carrier, packaging manufacturer or tester, or other person responsible for the package reasonable notice of—
“(i) his or her decision to exercise his or her authority under paragraph (1);
“(ii) any findings made; and
“(iii) any actions being taken as a result of a finding of noncompliance.”
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(b) Regulations.—
(1) Matters to be addressed.—Section 5121(e) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(3) Matters to be addressed. The regulations issued under this subsection shall address—
“(A) the safe and expeditious resumption of transportation of perishable hazardous material, including radiopharmaceuticals and other medical products, that may require timely delivery due to life-threatening situations;
“(B) the means by which—
“(i) noncompliant packages that present an imminent hazard are placed out-of-service until the condition is corrected; and
“(ii) noncompliant packages that do not present a hazard are moved to their final destination;
“(C) appropriate training and equipment for inspectors; and
“(D) the proper closure of packaging in accordance with the hazardous material regulations.”
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(2) [49 U.S.C. 5121 note] Finalizing regulations.—In accordance with section 5103(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall take all actions necessary to finalize a regulation under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(c) Grants and Cooperative Agreements.—Section 5121(g)(1) is amended by inserting “safety and” before “security”.
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 49 U.S.C. 5121 note