Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 49 - Transportation |
Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
Chapter VIII - National Transportation Safety Board |
Part 831 - Investigation Procedures |
Subpart A - General |
§ 831.2 - Responsibility of the NTSB.
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§ 831.2 Responsibility of the NTSB.
The NTSB is required to investigate—
(a) Aviation accidents as described in subpart B of this part;
(b) Highway accidents as described in subpart C of this part;
(c) Railroad, pipeline, and hazardous materials accidents as described in subpart D of this part; and
(d) Any accident that occurs in connection with the transportation of people or property that, in the judgment of the NTSB, is catastrophic, involves problems of a recurring nature or would otherwise carry out the intent of its authorizing statutes. This authority includes selected events involving the transportation of hazardous materials, including their release.