Section 5114 - Air transportation of ionizing radiation material(a) TRANSPORTING IN AIR COMMERCE.-Material that emits ionizing radiation spontaneously may be transported on a passenger-carrying aircraft in air commerce (as defined in section 40102(a) of this title) only if the material is intended for a use in, or incident to, research or medical diagnosis or treatment and does not present an unreasonable hazard to health and safety when being prepared for, and during, transportation.(b) PROCEDURES.-The Secretary shall prescribe procedures for monitoring and enforcing regulations prescribed under this section.(c) NONAPPLICATION.-This section does not apply to material the Secretary decides does not pose a significant hazard to health or safety when transported because of its low order of radioactivity. Pub. L. 103-272, §1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 772; Pub. L. 109-59, title VII, §71267126,, 119 Stat. 1909.| HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTE |
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 5114(a) | 49 App.:1807(a) (1st, 2d sentences), (b) (1st sentence). | Jan. 3, 1975, Pub. L. 93-633, §108, 88 Stat. 2159; Nov. 16, 1990, Pub. L. 101-615, §10, 104 Stat. 3259. |
| 5114(b) | 49 App.:1807(a) (last sentence). | |
| 5114(c) | 49 App.:1807(b) (last sentence). | |
In subsection (a), the text of 49 App.:1807(a) (1st sentence) is omitted as executed. The words "or combination of materials" are omitted as surplus.In subsection (b), the words "further" and "effective" are omitted as surplus.EDITORIAL NOTES
AMENDMENTS2005-Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109-59 substituted "Secretary" for "Secretary of Transportation".
- commerce
- "commerce" means trade or transportation in the jurisdiction of the United States-(A) between a place in a State and a place outside of the State;(B) that affects trade or transportation between a place in a State and a place outside of the State; or(C) on a United States-registered aircraft.