California Public Utilities Code

§ 765.5

PUC § 765.5 Effective Sep 30, 2006Div. 1 · Part 1 · Ch. 4 · Art. 3

Statute text

(a)The purpose of this section is to provide that the commission takes all appropriate action necessary to ensure the safe operation of railroads in this state.

(b)The commission shall dedicate sufficient resources necessary to adequately carry out the State Participation Program for the regulation of rail transportation of hazardous materials as authorized by the Hazardous Material Transportation Uniform Safety Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-615).

(c)On or before July 1, 1992, the commission shall hire a minimum of six additional rail inspectors who are or shall become federally certified, consisting of three additional motive power and equipment inspectors, two signal inspectors, and one operating practices inspector, for the purpose of enforcing compliance by railroads operating in this state with state and federal safety regulations.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 885, Sec. 1. Effective September 30, 2006.