Sec. 33007. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM
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## SEC. 33007 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM ###
(a)In General Chapter 51 is amended by inserting after section 5117 the following: > > ## “SEC. 5118 Hazardous material technical assessment, research and development, and analysis program > > > ### “(a) Risk Reduction > > > #### “(1) Program authorized > > The Secretary of Transportation may develop and implement a hazardous material technical assessment, research and development, and analysis program for the purpose of— > > > ##### “(A) > > reducing the risks associated with the transportation of hazardous material; and > > > ##### “(B) > > identifying and evaluating new technologies to facilitate the safe, secure, and efficient transportation of hazardous material. > > > #### “(2) Coordination > > In developing the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— > > > ##### “(A) > > utilize information gathered from other modal administrations with similar programs; and > > > ##### “(B) > > coordinate with other modal administrations, as appropriate. > > > ### “(b) Cooperation > > In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall work cooperatively with regulated and other entities, including shippers, carriers, emergency responders, State and local officials, and academic institutions.” > . ###
(b)Conforming Amendment The chapter analysis for chapter 51 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5117 the following:“5118. Hazardous material technical assessment, research and development, and analysis program.”.