ELR Citation: ELR 21139
No(s). 80 Civ. 5401 (S.D.N.Y. Jun 5, 1981)

The district court rules that New York City Fire Department regulations governing the transportation of hazardous gas in and around New York City are not preempted by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) or the Motor Carrier Safety regulations. The fire department regulations allow only...