Larry Pressler: “I would like to further question my colleague regarding the transportation training standards addressed in this bill. In…”

“I would like to further question my colleague regarding the transportation training standards addressed in this bill. In particular, section 203 (g) would require the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations establishing training standards applicable to workers directly involved in the removal and transportation of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. New language, as proposed by the chairman on my behalf, would also require that an employer possess evidence of satisfaction of these training standards before an individual could be employed in such activity. As chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, I believe this provision is consistent with existing law, as set forth in Section 5107 of title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C. 5107), which details requirements for the training of employees engaged in hazardous materials transportation. I would ask the chairman if this interpretation is correct?”