To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify that State and local permitting requirements relating to the processing, sorting, or transporting of solid waste apply to rail carriers.

H.R. 4930 seeks to clarify that railroad companies must comply with state and local environmental and zoning permits when they handle, sort, or transport solid waste. Under current federal law, railroads often claim "federal preemption," which allows them to bypass local regulations that apply to traditional waste management facilities. If passed, this bill would ensure that local authorities have the power to enforce health, safety, and land-use standards on waste-processing operations located on railroad property.