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Article: Chlorine Chemistry Council(R) Testifies Against D.C. Council Hazardous Materials Transportation Bill at Hearing; New Legislation Would Increase Risk, Hamper Cooperative Regional Efforts.
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- January 23, 2004
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chlorine Chemistry Council(R) (CCC) delivered testimony today at a Council of the District of Columbia public hearing on the "Terrorism Prevention and Safety in Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 2003 (Bill 15-525)." The Act would prohibit large shipments of hazardous materials, including chlorine, by rail or truck through the District.
Speaking before the Council's Committee on Public Works and the Environment, CCC Executive Director C.T. "Kip" Howlett, Jr. testified that while the bill's intent may be admirable, its approach would actually increase risk and undermine homeland security efforts already developed ...