Status of Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulatory Program - Safety Report
Authors: U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Date of Publication: 1981
Sponsoring Agency: U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Performing Organization: U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Report No: SR-81-2
Abstract:
Over a 12-year period, the Safety Board has identified and recommended
corrective measures for the many unsafe conditions it has identified in the
shipment of hazardous materials, but too often, action necessary to remedy the
identified problems has been delayed -- sometimes for years. Delayed correction
of identified safety problems perpetuates substantial losses, both economic and
personal, to shippers, carriers, employees of the transportation mode, emergency
response personnel, and the public. The Safety Board reviewed hazardous materials legislation and regulations
promulgated by the Federal government, analyzed the DOT hazardous materials
safety programs, and reviewed Safety Board reports on hazardous materials
accidents and its recommendations for corrective actions. This report identifies
reasons for past delays in implementing corrective safety improvements by DOT
and identifies changes needed in DOT’s management of the hazardous materials
transportation program to bring about more timely correction of identified
safety hazards which is essential for reducing losses in life, injury, and
property damage.
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