49 CFR 172.822 - Limitation on actions by states, local governments, and Indian tribes.

Regulations last checked for updates: Jun 02, 2024

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: May 30, 2024

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§ 172.822 - Limitation on actions by states, local governments, and Indian tribes.

A law, order, or other directive of a state, political subdivision of a state, or an Indian tribe that designates, limits, or prohibits the use of a rail line (other than a rail line owned by a state, political subdivision of a state, or an Indian tribe) for the transportation of hazardous materials, including, but not limited to, the materials specified in § 172.820(a), is preempted. 49 U.S.C. 5125,20106.

[73 FR 20772, Apr. 16, 2008]

authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128,44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97

source: Amdt. 172-29, 41 FR 15996, Apr. 15, 1976, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 172.822