Pennsylvania's Title 75 Sections 8307 and 8308 establish the Hazardous Materials Transportation Advisory Committee, comprising representatives from government agencies, industry, and the public. The committee reviews regulations and advises the Department of Transportation on highway transportation of hazardous materials. Additionally, the law requires a report to the General Assembly within one year detailing efforts to appoint private sector members.
The committee reviews regulations and advises the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on matters related to the highway transportation of hazardous materials.
Members include representatives from government agencies, hazardous materials industry, emergency services, highway safety, and the public, appointed by the secretary.
The department appoints the committee members, oversees its activities, and receives reports on efforts to include private sector representatives.
Yes, within one year of the law's effective date, the secretary must file a report with the General Assembly explaining efforts to appoint private sector members to the committee.