Sec. 33005. PAPERLESS HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS PILOT PROGRAM
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## SEC. 33005 PAPERLESS HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS PILOT PROGRAM **[**[49 U.S.C. 5121 note](/us/usc/t49/s5121)**]** ###
(a)In General The Secretary may conduct pilot projects to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of using paperless hazard communications systems. At least 1 of the pilot projects under this section shall take place in a rural area. ###
(b)Requirements In conducting pilot projects under this section, the Secretary— ####
(1)may not waive the requirements under section 5110 of title 49, United States Code; and ####
(2)shall consult with organizations representing— #####
(A)fire services personnel; #####
(B)law enforcement and other appropriate enforcement personnel; #####
(C)other emergency response providers; #####
(D)persons who offer hazardous material for transportation; #####
(E)persons who transport hazardous material by air, highway, rail, and water; and #####
(F)employees of persons who transport or offer for transportation hazardous material by air, highway, rail, and water. ###
(c)Report Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— ####
(1)prepare a report on the results of the pilot projects carried out under this section, including— #####
(A)a detailed description of the pilot projects; #####
(B)an evaluation of each pilot project, including an evaluation of the performance of each paperless hazard communications system in such project; #####
(C)an assessment of the safety and security impact of using paperless hazard communications systems, including any impact on the public, emergency response, law enforcement, and the conduct of inspections and investigations; #####
(D)an analysis of the associated benefits and costs of using the paperless hazard communications systems for each mode of transportation; and #####
(E)a recommendation that incorporates the information gathered in subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and
(D)on whether paperless hazard communications systems should be permanently incorporated into the Federal hazardous material transportation safety program under chapter 51 of title 49, United States Code; and ####
(2)submit a final report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that contains the results of the pilot projects carried out under this section, including the matters described in paragraph (1). ###
(d)Paperless Hazard Communications System Defined In this section, the term “paperless hazard communications system” means the use of advanced communications methods, such as wireless communications devices, to convey hazard information between all parties in the transportation chain, including emergency responders and law enforcement personnel. The format of communication may be equivalent to that used by the carrier.
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PAPERLESS HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS PILOT PROGRAM
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