(430 ILCS 30/4) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 700-4)
Sec. 4.
To the extent necessary to administer this Act, the
Department is authorized to:
(a) Adopt by reference all or any portion of the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations and the hazardous materials regulations of
the United States Department of Transportation, as now or hereafter
amended.
(b) Conduct investigations; make reports; issue subpoenas; conduct
hearings; require the production of relevant documents, records and
property; take depositions; and conduct directly or indirectly research,
development, demonstration and training activities.
(c) Authorize any officer, employee or agent:
(1) To enter upon, inspect and examine at reasonable times and in a
reasonable manner, the records and properties of persons to the extent
such records and properties relate to the transportation or shipment by
any person of hazardous materials in commerce;
(2) To stop and inspect any motor vehicle for any violation of this
Act or the rules and regulations issued under this Act.
Any such officer, employee or agent shall upon request display proper
credentials.
(d) Conduct a continuing review of all aspects of the transportation
of hazardous materials in order to determine and recommend appropriate
steps to assure the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
(e) Administer and enforce the provisions of this Act and any rules
and regulations issued under this Act.
(Source: P.A. 80-351.)
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