What this bill does
AI plain-language summaryThis bill changes the rules for foreign companies that make cylinders used to transport hazardous materials, like compressed gas, in the United States. It requires these foreign manufacturers to provide more information when applying for approval, including whether they have faced any legal penalties, and limits approvals to one year unless certain requirements are met for a five-year extension. The bill also gives the Department of Transportation more power to inspect foreign manufacturers, request their records, do random testing, and recover the costs of those inspections. Additionally, DOT must publish a yearly list of approved foreign manufacturers on its website and allow anyone to request a review of a manufacturer's approval.
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