§ 5114. — Air transportation of ionizing radiation material.
[Laws in effect as of January 7, 2003]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 7, 2003 and December 19, 2003]
[CITE: 49USC5114]
TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
SUBTITLE III--GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 51--TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Sec. 5114. Air transportation of ionizing radiation material
(a) Transporting in Air Commerce.--Material that emits ionizing
radiation spontaneously may be transported on a passenger-carrying
aircraft in air commerce (as defined in section 40102(a) of this title)
only if the material is intended for a use in, or incident to, research
or medical diagnosis or treatment and does not present an unreasonable
hazard to health and safety when being prepared for, and during,
transportation.
(b) Procedures.--The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe
procedures for monitoring and enforcing regulations prescribed under
this section.
(c) Nonapplication.--This section does not apply to material the
Secretary decides does not pose a significant hazard to health or safety
when transported because of its low order of radioactivity.
(Pub. L. 103-272, Sec. 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 772.)
Historical and Revision Notes
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Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
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5114(a)............................... 49 App.:1807(a) (1st, 2d Jan. 3, 1975, Pub. L. 93-633, Sec.
sentences), (b) (1st 108, 88 Stat. 2159; Nov. 16, 1990,
sentence). Pub. L. 101-615, Sec. 10, 104 Stat.
3259.
5114(b)............................... 49 App.:1807(a) (last
sentence).
5114(c)............................... 49 App.:1807(b) (last
sentence).
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In subsection (a), the text of 49 App.:1807(a) (1st sentence) is
omitted as executed. The words ``or combination of materials'' are
omitted as surplus.
In subsection (b), the words ``further'' and ``effective'' are
omitted as surplus.
