49 U.S.C. § 5114

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)
Section 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 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.

49 U.S.C. § 5114

Pub. L. 103-272, §1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 772; Pub. L. 109-59, title VII, §71267126,, 119 Stat. 1909.

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTE
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
5114(a) 49 App.:1807(a) (1st, 2d sentences), (b) (1st sentence). Jan. 3, 1975, Pub. L. 93-633, §108, 88 Stat. 2159; Nov. 16, 1990, Pub. L. 101-615, §10, 104 Stat. 3259.
5114(b) 49 App.:1807(a) (last sentence).
5114(c) 49 App.:1807(b) (last sentence).
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.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS2005-Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109-59 substituted "Secretary" for "Secretary of Transportation".

commerce
"commerce" means trade or transportation in the jurisdiction of the United States-(A) between a place in a State and a place outside of the State;(B) that affects trade or transportation between a place in a State and a place outside of the State; or(C) on a United States-registered aircraft.