Draft law to regulate hazardous materials transported by train through Richmond
In Plain English
The city currently has limited authority over dangerous chemicals that pass through Richmond on freight trains. Council is considering creating new rules to give the city maximum legal power to control how these materials are transported and stored. If approved, staff will research what regulations are legally possible and draft a formal law.
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