The federal agency responsible for regulating the interstate shipment of hazardous materials (hazmat) is the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), which operates under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). PHMSA establishes and enforces regulations for the safe transport of hazardous materials by various modes, including road, rail, air, and water. Their regulations aim to protect people, property, and the environment from the risks associated with hazmat transportation.
A. federal
The US Department of Transportation has responsibility for regulating interstate shipments of hazardous material.
DOT (Department of Transportation)
In most cases, no. However, a theft from an interstate shipment of firearms, or theft from a Federal Firearms License holder (dealer or manufacturer) IS a Federal offense.
The first federal law regulating railroads in the United States was passed on February 14, 1887. It was called the Interstate Commerce Act. The act was primarily aimed at regulating unfair and discriminatory practices by railroads and creating the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to oversee the industry.
Federal Communications Commission!
b. controlling interstate commerce
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) was a landmark Supreme Court case that addressed the issue of federal versus state power in regulating interstate commerce. The Court ruled that the federal government had the exclusive authority to regulate interstate navigation, thereby reinforcing the supremacy of federal law over state law in matters affecting interstate commerce. This decision set a significant precedent for the expansion of federal regulatory power.
The decision in Gibbons v. Ogden addressed the issue of whether states have the authority to regulate interstate commerce or if that power belongs exclusively to the federal government. The ruling established that regulating interstate commerce is a federal power under the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 is significant because it was the first federal law aimed at regulating the railroad industry, which had become crucial to the U.S. economy. It established the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), the first federal regulatory agency, to oversee railroad rates and practices, addressing issues of discrimination and monopolistic practices. This act marked a pivotal shift toward federal involvement in regulating private industry, laying the groundwork for future regulatory frameworks in various sectors. It also represented an early effort to ensure fair competition and protect consumers from exploitative practices in transportation.
The federal agency responsible for regulating the airline industry is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 is a federal law regulating the railroad industry. It was meant to eliminate the monopoly that railroad companies had on transportation of people and goods.