Title 6, Domestic SecurityRelease 119-110
§1205 Hazardous Materials Security Inspections and Study
Title 6 › CHAPTER 4 — TRANSPORTATION SECURITY › SUBCHAPTER IV — SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY › Part D — Hazardous Material and Pipeline Security › § 1205
Summary
Transportation Secretary must consult the Secretary to avoid duplicate reviews of plans under part 172, and within 1 year after August 3, 2007 must study if insurance, security, and safety costs for hazardous-material carriers are reflected in shippers’ rates versus nonhazardous shipments.
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Title 6, §1205
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(a)In general
The Secretary of Transportation shall consult with the Secretary to limit, to the extent practicable, duplicative reviews of the hazardous materials security plans required under part 172, title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.
(b)Transportation costs study
Within 1 year after August 3, 2007, the Secretary of Transportation, in conjunction with the Secretary, shall study to what extent the insurance, security, and safety costs borne by railroad carriers, motor carriers, pipeline carriers, air carriers, and maritime carriers associated with the transportation of hazardous materials are reflected in the rates paid by offerors of such commodities as compared to the costs and rates, respectively, for the transportation of nonhazardous materials.
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6 U.S.C. § 1205
Title 6, Domestic Security
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110