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The purpose of this chapter is to protect against the risks to life, property, and the environment that are inherent in the transportation of hazardous material in intrastate, interstate, and foreign commerce.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 49 U.S.C. § 5101 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 49. Transportation § 5101. Purpose - last updated January 01, 2018 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-49-transportation/49-usc-sect-5101/
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