49 USC 5101 - Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to protect against the risks to life, property, and the environment that are inherent in the transportation of hazardous material in intrastate, interstate, and foreign commerce.

(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 759; Pub. L. 109–59, title VII, §7101(b), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1891.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
5101 49 App.:1801. Jan. 3, 1975, Pub. L. 93–633, §102, 88 Stat. 2156.

Sections:  Previous  1138  1139  1151  1152  1153  1154  1155  5101  5102  5103  5103a  5104  5105  5106  5107  Next

Last modified: October 26, 2015