ELR Citation: ELR 20451
No(s). 82-1643 (1st Cir. Jan 31, 1983)

The First Circuit affirms the district court's ruling, 12 ELR 20853, that certain of Rhode Island's regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials are inconsistent with and therefore preempted by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA). The First Circuit adds that the Depa...