GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 646

Short Title:  Hazardous Material Response Study.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Kimsey; Justus and H. Hunter.
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Referred to:  Rules.
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March 16, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE NEED FOR, AND MOST APPROPRIATE MANNER OF, DEVELOPING, TRAINING, AND FUNDING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSE TEAMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Whereas, it is required that technical response teams, referred to as HAZMAT teams, be available to each county within the State to provide expertise in handling hazardous material situations; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the immediate and future needs for forming, training, and funding hazardous material response teams, known as HAZMAT teams, throughout the State of North Carolina.  The study may include, among other issues, a detailed examination of response capabilities of various agencies now in existence, the effect of federal and State legislation, and any factors that would provide for an orderly and effective implementation of any recommended legislation.
Sec. 2.  The Commission shall report its findings, together with any recommended legislation, to the 1989 General Assembly (1990 Regular Session).
Sec. 3.  This act is effective upon ratification.