Bill 119 HR 853, also known as the Hazardous Train Event Authorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to authorize the declaration of a hazardous train event and establish procedures for responding to such events. The bill outlines the criteria for declaring a hazardous train event, which includes incidents involving the release of hazardous materials from a train, such as a derailment or collision.
The legislation also establishes a process for notifying relevant federal, state, and local authorities in the event of a hazardous train event, as well as procedures for coordinating response efforts and providing assistance to affected communities. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to develop guidelines for responding to hazardous train events and to provide training and resources to emergency responders.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 853 seeks to improve the response to hazardous train events and ensure the safety of communities located near railroad tracks. It emphasizes the importance of coordination and communication among various levels of government and emergency response agencies in order to effectively address and mitigate the impacts of such incidents.