Bill· HRH.R. 8311 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1980
Alaska Lands Amendments Act - Title I: Findings and Purposes - Declares it the purpose of this Act to amend the provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act so as: (1) to preserve the geological, scientific, wilderness, cultural, recreational, and wildlife values of remaining Federal lands in Alaska; and (2) to provide authorities and guidelines for the administration of the provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. Title II - Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to increase the acreage of: (1) West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness; (2) Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness; (3) Russel Fjord Wilderness; (4) Renali Wilderness; (5) Gates of the Artic Wilderness; (6) Glacier Bay Wilderness; (7) Katmai Wilderness; (8) Artic Wildlife Refuge Wilderness; (9) Koyukak Wilderness; (10) Yukon Wilderness; (11) Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge; and (12) Artic National Wildlife Refuge. Decreases the acreage of: (1) Wrangell-Saint Elicis Wilderness; (2) Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park; and (3) Lake Clark National Preserve. Increases the acreage of Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve and Lake Clark National Preserve. Establishes: (1) Yukon Charley Wilderness; (2) Devilnaw Wilderness; (3) Copper River Wilderness; (4) Copper River National Wildlife Refuge; and (5) Tetlin Wilderness. Establishes the Teshekpuk National Wildlife Refuge and the Utukok National Wildlife Refuge with a program for the issuance of exploration permits and lease sales. Increases the acreage of Wild and Scenic River Corridors and designates portions of the Yukon (Ramparts section) as a scenic river area. Designates certain planning areas within the Tongass National Forest. Provides that no timber within designated planning areas be sold except pursuant to the Tongass land management plan. Provides that all National Forest System lands in specified planning areas be withdrawn from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, subject to valid existing rights. Requires the Secretary of Agriculutre to report to Congress findings as to whether specified planning areas should be: (A) designated a wilderness; (B) continued in planning status; or (C) made available for multiple uses. Exempts specified planning areas from the second roadless area review and evaluation. Provides that funds necessary to maintain the timber supply from the Tongass National Forest shall be drawn from the total sums collected as receipts from oil, gas, timber and coal which are deposited in the Treasury and credited as miscellaneous receipts. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to designate alternative lands of equal or greater timber value other than within Admiralty Island and Misty Fjords National Monuments in the satisfaction of the rights of the Natives of Sitka. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to permit limited development within Misty Fjords National Monument to the extent U.S. Borax and Chemical is presently entitled. Provides that Monument McKinley shall retain its name. Removes Stiese National Conservation Area from coverage of the Act. Places certain restrictions on state selections and conveyances. Sets forth procedures for the conveyance of public lands to certain Village Corporations and Regional Corporations. Permits local residents and others aggrieved by a failure of the State or Federal government to provide for the priority for subsistence uses to file a civil action in the Federal Court for the District of Alaska. Provides that nothing in the Act shall preclude the renewal or continuation of valid leases or permits for cabins, homesites or similar structures. Extends the length of time required for the Secretary to complete certain studies and reports to the Congress. Provides that the executive may not withdraw more than 5,000 acres without the approval of the Congress by joint resolution within one year of notice of such withdrawal. Requires the Secretary to establish an oil and gas leasing program on public lands not included in the Federal North Slope Oil and Gas leasing program or the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska unless prohibited by applicable law. Permits the Secretary to refuse to renew a permit for an existing cabin if the Secretary determines that such renewal would not be in the public interest. Prohibits any fees from being charged for entrance or admission to any unit of the National Park System located in Alaska. Makes additional technical, conforming and perfecting amendments.
Bill· HRH.R. 8207 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1980
Energy Conservation Assistance Amendments of 1980 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to repeal references to State school facilities agencies and the State hospital facilities agencies. Authorizes (currently requires) the Secretary of Energy to terminate and recover the remaining financial assistance for State, school, and hospital energy conservation projects which are not in compliance with the State plan. Authorizes the Secretary to allocate less than the current mandatory percentage of State technical assistance funds to schools or hospitals. Authorizes appropriations for energy conservation project grants to schools and hospitals for fiscal years 1982- 1984. Revises the method by which such appropriations are allocated among the States. Amends the Energy Conservation and Policy Act to replace the technical assistance program with the energy conservation project designed to assist energy conservation in buildings owned by units of local government and public care institutions. Directs the Secretary to prescribe criteria for determining hardship classification project grants to pay up to 90 percent of the costs of a hardship energy conservation project. Authorizes the use of energy conservation project grants to pay up to 90 percent of the costs of a hardship energy conservation project. Authorizes appropriations for grants to States for energy audits and energy conservation projects for fiscal years 1982-1984. Revises the method of allocating such grants among the States.
Bill· HRH.R. 8053 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 August 1980
Alien Education Impact Aid Act of 1980 - Title I: General Provisions - Defines the terms used in this Act, including the term "alien children" which is defined to mean undocumented aliens to whom State or local educational agencies must provide educational services under Federal court order. Authorizes lump-sum appropriations for fiscal years 1981-1983 for State educational programs and administrative costs (up to one percent) under this Act. Provides that such entitlements shall be ratably reduced if sufficient funds are not available. Authorizes up to one percent of such funds for Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to withhold funds from State educational agencies that fail to meet the requirements of this Act. Sets forth the procedures to be followed in such a situation. Title II: General Assistance for Local Educational Agencies - Directs the Secretary to make payments to State educational agencies for fiscal years 1981-1983 for assistance in providing basic education for alien children. States that such payments shall be $450 for each such child enrolled in public elementary and secondary schools. Sets forth State application requirements. Requires the Secretary to give notice and opportunity for a hearing before final disapproval of an application. Title III: Special Impact Assistance for Substantial Increases in Attendance of Alien Children - Directs the Secretary to make payments to State educational agencies for fiscal years 1981-1983 for supplementary public education costs for alien children in public and private elementary and secondary schools in eligible local educational agencies (based on the number of such children in their jurisdiction). Authorizes: (1) for fiscal year 1981, $750 for each child; (2) for fiscal year 1982, $750 for each new child, and $500 for each child enrolled in 1981; and (3) for fiscal year 1983, $750 for each new child, $500 for a child enrolled in either 1981 or 1982, and $350 for a child enrolled in both 1981 and 1982. Includes within such supplementary services, English language instruction, bilingual education, special materials and supplies, additional basic instructional services, and inservice training. Sets forth State application requirements. Requires a State educational agency to give notice and an opportunity for a hearing before final disapproval of a local educational agency's application for such funds.
Law· HRH.R. 8024 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1980
Changes the name of Aubrey Lake, Texas, to Ray Roberts Lake.
Bill· HRH.R. 8025 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1980
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) and title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to prohibit Medicare and Medicaid payments for any new drug or drug similar to a new drug: (1) which has been provisionally approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (2) which may be dispensed only upon prescription; (3) for which the Secretary has issued a notice of a hearing on a proposed order to withdraw approval of such drug because the drug is not effective for all the uses prescribed in its labeling; and (4) for which the Secretary has found no compelling medical need. Continues such prohibition until the Secretary withdraws such proposed order.
Bill· HRH.R. 7982 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 August 1980
Coal Pipeline Act of 1980 - Title I: Rights-of-Way Across Non-Federal Lands - Provides that any person holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity to transport coal by coal pipeline may acquire rights-of-way over, under, upon, or through non-Federal lands owned by common carriers engaged in such transportation by the exercise of the power of eminent domain in the appropriate United States district court or State court. Requires such person to attempt to acquire any right-of-way through negotiation prior to exercising such power. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to permit such person to use or develop water through the exercise of such power. Prohibits any right-of-way through historic sites, wilderness areas, or wildlife refuges unless there is no alternative route and plans are made to minimize harm to such sites. Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity to any applicant seeking to construct, extend, or acquire a coal pipeline, upon a written determination of certain findings. Includes within such findings that: (1) the applicant has the technical and financial capability to construct, operate, and maintain the pipeline; (2) the pipeline is or will be of present or future public convenience and necessity; (3) the pipeline provides the capacity of a common carrier; (4) rates to be charged will be less than those charged by common carriers; and (5) the pipeline will not materially impair the financial ability of any other common carrier to provide transportation. Directs the Commission to include in its determination a discussion addressing issues concerning transportation, energy, and water needs and their effect on existing carriers, rate levels, and the need for the pipeline. Prohibits the issuance of a certificate until the applicant has complied with all requirements of the Commission, including: (1) submitting plans, contracts, or agreements concerning the intended use of the pipeline; (2) identifying all parties when such applicant is a business entity; (3) preparing an environmental impact statement; and (4) agreeing in writing to be deemed a Federal agency for purposes of this Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policy Act of 1970 with respect to acquisition of rights-of-way. Sets forth the procedure and timetable of the Commission after receipt of an application for a certificate, including notifying the Governor of each affected State, requesting the Secretaries of Transportation, Energy, and the Interior to submit findings, and requesting the Attorney General to conduct an antitrust review. Requires each applicant to reimburse the Commission for administrative and other costs relative to processing its application. Prohibits the issuance of a certificate prior to public notices and hearings in accordance with provisions of this Act. Subjects any certificate holder to the jurisdiction of the Commission over rates and charges as a pipeline carrier, and requires such person to provide service to any other persons seeking service during planning phases and those seeking unutilized capacity of the coal pipeline. Requires that each certificate contain such terms and conditions as the Commission deems necessary to protect the public interest. Prohibits transportation of coal in a certified pipeline if such coal is to be used by the carrier or by a person which controls or is controlled by such carrier. Prohibits the transportation of coal owned, mined, or supplied by the carrier or by a person which controls or is controlled by the carrier. Sets limitations on the amount of coal which may be transported in a certified pipeline if such coal is mined or to be used by an affiliate of the carrier. Specifies certain exemptions from such prohibitions. Permits a prospective applicant to petition the Commission for a determination of such control prior to making application for a certificate. Allows any person or governmental entity to use the power of eminent domain under Federal or State law to acquire any portion of a right-of-way acquired in whole or part under this Act so long as such use is consistent with the operation and maintenance of such pipeline. Authorizes a person to abandon or discontinue using such pipeline under specified conditions. Sets forth procedures for such abandonment. Title II: Rights-of-Way Across Federal Lands - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with other agencies, departments, or instrumentalities of the United States administering any Federal lands, to grant or renew to a person holding a certificate rights-of-way over, under, upon, or through such Federal lands. Directs the Secretary to enter into interagency agreements with the heads of such agencies, departments, or instrumentalities in order to achieve specified goals, including: (1) avoiding duplication; (2) assigning responsibility; and (3) expediting review of applications for rights-of-way. Directs that such department heads shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Act and related regulations. Prohibits any right-of-way through historic sites, public parks, recreation areas, wilderness areas, or wildlife refuges unless there is no alternative route, and planning is conducted so as to minimize harm to such sites. Authorizes the Secretary to issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act as regards the requirement that a coal pipeline over, under, upon, or through Federal lands be located underground. Title III: General and Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs that the Federal Government cannot appropriate water within any State for use in a coal pipeline without complying with State law, nor can it claim water for a coal pipeline under the reserved rights doctrine unless such reservation is express. Directs that nothing in this Act is intended to grant any right of water use for a coal pipeline or to excuse any person from obtaining and maintaining a water permit or authorization pursuant to State law. Authorizes any State issuing a State water permit or authorization to a pipeline for which a certificate of public convenience and necessity was issued or a right-of-way was granted under this Act to condition the water rights of such pipeline to effectuate a legitimate State public interest. Authorizes the Attorney General, at the request of the Commission or the Secretary, to institute a civil action in the appropriate District court to enforce provisions of this Act. Sets forth penalties for failure to comply with this Act. Requires that all such pipelines be buried underground to the maximum extent possible. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations establishing Federal standards for the safe construction, operation, and maintenance of such pipelines. Exempts from this Act any coal pipeline which was in operation on January 1, 1979.
Law· HRH.R. 7939 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 18 August 1980
Amends the Securities Investor Protection Act to increase from $100,000 to $500,000 the maximum amount which the Securities Investor Protection Corporation may distribute to a customer in the liquidation of a broker-dealer. Permits up to $100,000 of such amount (presently, $40,000) to be used to satisfy a claim for cash. Amends the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 to apply its provisions to the Securities and Exchange Commission, except as provided in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to authorize the Commission to obtain copies of information contained in financial records of a customer from a financial institution without prior notice to the customer upon an ex parte showing to an appropriate district court that the Commission: (1) seeks such records pursuant to a subpoena issued in conformity with the requirements of the Federal securities laws; and (2) has reason to believe that specified acts or results will occur. Requires, upon expiration of any authorized period of delay of notification, that the customer be served with a copy of the subpoena along with a specified notice which describes the nature of the investigation. Directs the Commission to compile an annual tabulation of the occasions on which the Commission obtains access to financial records of a customer as authorized under this Act and include such tabulation in its annual report to Congress. Permits a customer, following the expiration of the period of delay of notification, to reopen the proceeding in the district court. Authorizes such court to grant civil penalties against the Commission or issue injunctive relief if the Commission has obtained records in violation of this Act. Directs the Office of Personnel Management to initiate a proceeding to determine whether disciplinary action should be taken against an employee of the Commission who acted in a willful and intentional manner and without good faith with respect to the violation. Authorizes the Commission to transfer financial records to any government authority in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act, but permits customer notice to be delayed upon an appropriate showing under this Act. Authorizes the Commission to obtain financial records from a financial institution or transfer such records in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978.
Bill· HRH.R. 7836 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1980
Securities Law Investigation Privacy Protection Act - Amends the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 to apply its provisions to the Securities and Exchange Commission, except as provided in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to authorize the Commission to obtain copies of information contained in financial records of a customer from a financial institution without prior notice to the customer upon an ex parte showing to an appropriate district court that the Commission: (1) seeks such records pursuant to a subpoena issued in conformity with the requirements of the Federal securities laws; and (2) has reason to believe that specified acts or results will occur. Requires, upon expiration of any authorized period of delay of notification, that the customer be served with a copy of the subpoena along with a specified notice which describes the nature of the investigation. Directs the Commission to compile an annual tabulation of the occasions on which the Commission obtains access to financial records of a customer as authorized under this Act and include such tabulation in its annual report to Congress. Permits a customer, following the expiration of the period of delay of notification, to reopen the proceeding in the district court. Authorizes such court to grant civil penalties against the Commission or issue injunctive relief if the Commission has obtained records in violation of this Act. Directs the Office of Personnel Management to initiate a proceeding to determine whether disciplinary action should be taken against an employee of the Commission who acted in a willful and intentional manner and without good faith with respect to the violation. Authorizes the Commission to transfer financial records to any government authority in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act, but permits customer notice to be delayed upon an appropriate showing under this Act. Authorizes the Commission to obtain financial records from a financial institution or transfer such records in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978.
Bill· HRH.R. 7702 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1980
California Wilderness Act of 1980 - Designates specified lands in the State of California as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Bill· HRH.R. 7599 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1980
Designates the following national forest system lands in the State of Texas as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Turkey Hill Wilderness, Graham Creek Wilderness, and Jordan Creek Wilderness all in the Angelina National Forest; (2) the Big Slough Wilderness and the Alabama Creek Wilderness both in the Davy Crockett National Forest; (3) the Chamber's Ferry Wilderness and the Indian Mounds Wilderness both in the Sabine National Forest; and (4) the Little Lake Creek Wilderness, Four Notch Wilderness and the Big Creek Wilderness all in the Sam Houston National Forest.
Law· HRH.R. 7414 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1980
Designates the building known as the Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Amarillo, Texas, as the J. Marvin Jones Federal Building.
Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 551 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1980
Authorizes and requests the President to designate the seven-day period beginning October 5, 1980, as "National Port Week." Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report annually to Congress on the conditions of U.S. public ports.
Law· HRH.R. 7218 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1980
Establishes the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in Atlanta, Georgia. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Martin Luther King, Junior, Preservation District which shall consist of the properties within the Martin Luther King, Junior, Historic District. Authorizes the Secretary, within the national historic site, to: (1) acquire by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, transfer or exchange, lands and interests therein; (2) convey a freehold or leasehold or leasehold interest in any property, for such sums as he deems appropriate, and subject to such terms and conditions and reservations as will assure the use of the property in a manner consistent with the purposes of this Act; (3) enter into cooperative agreements with the owners of properties of historical or cultural significance; and (4) provide security and law enforcement services as authorized by law. Establishes, in the Department of the Interior, the Martin Luther King, Junior, Advisory Commission to advise the Secretary with respect to the formulation and execution of plans for the national historic site and the preservation district. Terminates such Commission ten years from the date of enactment of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7073 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1980
Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide that the following actions by a credit card issuer which is subject to the authority of the Federal Trade Commission shall be considered an unfair or deceptive act or practice in or affecting commerce: (1) violation of any State law relating to the issuance of credit cards; (2) violation of the terms of any credit transaction agreement; and (3) the attempt to impose or enforce additional or modified terms affecting any outstanding balance pursuant to such an agreement without obtaining the express written consent of the credit card holder.
Bill· HRH.R. 7039 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1980
American Fisheries Promotion Act - Title I: Research and Development Regarding United States Fisheries - Directs that funds transferred by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of Commerce from duties collected under custom laws on fishery products shall be maintained in a separate fund and used by the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) provide financial assistance for the purpose of carrying out fisheries development projects approved under this Act; and (2) implement the national fisheries research and development program as set forth by this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants from such fund to assist persons in carrying out research and development fishery projects, including, but not limited to, harvesting, processing, marketing, and associated infrastructures. Subjects each such grant to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require to protect the interests of the United States. Requires the Secretary to carry out a national program of research and development addressed to United States fisheries, if not adequately covered by projects assisted by grants made pursuant to this Act. Requires the Secretary, not later than 60 days before the close of each fiscal year, to submit to specified Congressional committees a report containing: (1) the fisheries development goals and funding priorities for the next fiscal year; (2) the status of each pending project; and (3) an analysis and evaluation of all projects assisted under this Act. Specifies, with respect to any fiscal year, that not less than 75 percent of the moneys transferred to the fund and such existing fund moneys carried over into that fiscal year shall be used by the Secretary to provide financial assistance for projects and the remainder of such moneys shall be used to implement the national fisheries research and development program. Requires the Secretary to award a grant for or carry out pursuant to the national fisheries research and development program: (1) a project to establish and operate a system (in which participation must be voluntary) to grade the quality of fish landed at a United States port; or (2) a project to improve fuel efficiency in carrying out fishing operations within a United States fishery. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to appoint not fewer than six officers who shall, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, serve abroad to promote United States fishing interests. Requires the Secretary of State, upon the request of the Secretary of Commerce, to officially assign the officers to the diplomatic mission of the United States in the country in which such officers are placed, and to obtain for them diplomatic privileges and immunities. Title II: Amendments to the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 - Extends provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 which govern a capital construction fund for vessels built in the United States to govern such a fund for fishing vessels built in, and fishing facilities located in, a Commonwealth, territory, possession, or State of the United States. Authorizes the Secretary: (1) to guarantee the payment of obligations for financing or refinancing the construction, reconstruction, or reconditioning of fishery facilities capable of being used for priority development fisheries; and (2) to apply an economic soundness test with respect to guarantees of obligations for fishing vessels or facilities designed for use in such priority fisheries which is less stringent than the test applicable to other obligation guarantees under such Act. Directs the Secretary to establish within the Federal Ship Financing Fund three subfunds to contain moneys for obligation guarantees for: (1) fishing vessels and facilities meeting the more stringent test; (2) high risk fishing vessels and facilities meeting the less stringent test; and (3) vessels other than fishing vessels. Declares that during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending at the close of September 30, 1982, the Secretary of Commerce may make loans from the fisheries loan fund only for the purpose of assisting obligors to avoid default on obligations that are issued with respect to the construction, reconstruction, reconditioning or purchase of fishing vessels. Title III: Amendments to the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 - Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to provide for a reduction of the total allowable level of foreign fishing, if any, with respect to any United States fishery for each of the harvesting seasons 1981, 1982, 1983, and 1984. Declares that the total allowable level of foreign fishing permitted within any United States fishery during any harvesting season after the 1984 harvesting season is zero, except if the Secretary of Commerce determines that such reduction will result in a substantial surplus of fish stocks within the fishery and that such surplus will not be harvested by vessels of the United States during such harvesting season. Specifies that a recommendation by the Secretary that such reduction be deferred or continued with respect to any harvesting season shall take effect only if: (1) a report containing the recommendation is received by Congress not later than 90 days before the opening day of the respective harvesting season; and (2) neither House of Congress, within the 60 day period beginning on the day on which the report is received by Congress, adopts a disapproval resolution. Requires the owner or operator of any foreign fishing vessel for which a permit is issued pursuant to the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to pay an additional fee equal to ten percent of the ex vessel price of the catch harvested under such permit. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program under which a United States observer will be stationed aboard each foreign fishing vessel while that vessel is within the fishery conservation zone and is: (1) engaging in fishing; (2) accepting United States harvested fish through transfer at sea; (3) cruising to and from a location at which any such fishing or transfer will transpire; or (4) taking highly migratory species. Requires such observers, while aboard foreign fishing vessels, to carry out such scientific and other functions as the Secretary deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary to impose, with respect to each foreign fishing vessel, a surcharge in an amount sufficient to cover all costs of providing a United States observer aboard that vessel. Establishes, in the Treasury of the United States, the Foreign Fishing Observer Fund in which the Secretary shall deposit all surcharges collected.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 531 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1980
Disapproves the President's imposition of import fees on petroleum and petroleum products pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
Law· HRH.R. 6940 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1980
Infant Formula Act of 1980 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to set forth requirements for infant formulas. States that formulas which do not conform to such requirements shall be deemed to be adulterated. Permits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (formerly, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare) to revise such requirements and establish quality control procedures. Requires each manufacturer of an infant formula to notify the Secretary whether the formula as processed meets such requirements and of any changes in such formula or its processing. Requires a processor who has information that any infant formula leaving his or her control may be adulterated or misbranded to promptly notify the Secretary. Sets forth reporting and recordkeeping requirements respecting the distribution of such formula as may be necessary to effect and monitor recalls. Directs the Secretary to prescribe the scope and extent of such recalls. Exempts infant formulas represented and labelled for use by infants having unusual medical or dietary problems from the specified nutrient requirements of such Act. Permits the Secretary to establish terms and conditions for the exemption of other infant formulas from such requirements. Grants an inspector enforcing the provisions of this Act access to specified records of the manufacturer at all times. Makes the failure to submit required reports or to provide required notice prohibited acts under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6931 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1980
Hazardous Waste Act of 1980 - Requires owners or operators of hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal sites to provide specified information to the relevant State and local officials and to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Authorizes the Administrator, or the State in which the site is located, to secure such information from such owners or operators, former or subsequent owners or operators of the site, or generators or transporters of hazardous waste, if such owners or operators fail to comply with information requirements or offer inadequate information. Prohibits such information received from any person, and information derived therefrom, from being used against such person in any criminal proceeding except a prosecution for perjury or for knowingly making a false statement or representation. Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require each generator of hazardous waste to submit a report to the Administrator and to the State agencies setting forth the quantities and characteristics of hazardous waste generated by such generator in the year preceding the date of enactment of this Act. Allows regulations requiring each generator of hazardous waste to submit annual reports to the Administrator and to the State agencies setting forth the quantities and characteristics of hazardous waste expected to be generated in the year during which the report is filed. Subjects such information to specified confidentiality requirements. Requires that each State establish priorities among the inactive hazardous waste sites in that State which present, or may present, a substantial threat to public health or the environment. Requires that such priorities be: (1) established according to regulations promulgated by the Administrator; and (2) consistent with the National Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Response Plan ("the Plan"). Directs the Administrator to establish and annually revise national priorities, based upon the relative danger to public health and the environment, among the inactive hazardous waste sites throughout the United States which are releasing, or present a substantial threat of releasing, hazardous waste. Refers to the 100 inactive hazardous waste sites designated as representing the greatest danger as top priority sites. Authorizes any State to submit to the Administrator a program under which specified actions may be taken or be required to be taken with respect to inactive waste sites which present or may present a substantial threat to public health or the environment. Directs the Administrator to approve such State program upon determination that it conforms to the Plan and meets other specified criteria. Authorizes States, under such programs, to require specified current owners or former owners, operators or hazardous waste generators to take necessary cleanup actions with regard to a top priority site. Authorizes the Administrator to provide assistance to States from a specified fund to carry out approved State cleanup programs. Allows up to 15 percent of such assistance funds to be used for cleanup of sites not designated as top priority, if such sites present or may present a greater hazard than some top priority sites. Limits such assistance to: (1) 70 percent of program expenses at sites owned by the State or any political subdivision thereof; and (2) 95 percent of such expenses at sites not so owned. Authorizes the Administrator to provide such assistance to any State without regard to whether such State has an approved program in effect, for a period of two years after the enactment of this Act and under specified conditions. Authorizes the Administrator to provide technical and legal assistance in the administration and enforcement of, and to intervene in any civil action involving, contracts or subcontracts made by State or local governments acting in accordance with State plans. Authorizes the Administrator to take emergency response actions, or require specified persons to take such actions, if neither State, local government, nor any other person takes necessary immediate actions to prevent, minimize, or mitigate any harm to public health or the environment associated with a release or substantial threat of release of hazardous waste. Directs the President to revise and republish the National Contingency Plan for the removal of oil and hazardous substances, with a new section entitled the National Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Response Plan, with specified inclusions, and with procedures for public review, hearings, and further revisions. Requires that the removal of hazardous wastes and actions to minimize damage from hazardous waste release be in accordance with the plan to the greatest extent possible. Authorizes the President to issue regulations on the removal of released hazardous wastes and on the development and implementation of State cleanup programs. Authorizes the President to require the Attorney General to seek relief in the U.S. district court in the district in which such a threat occurs, in addition to State or local government actions. Provides for enforcement of this Act, liability for funds expended for cleanup, and civil penalties. Authorizes appropriations, for the five fiscal years beginning after the enactment of this Act, of sums necessary, together with funds collected through liability payments or civil penalties, to establish and maintain a fund of up to $1,000,000,000 for assistance to State programs and for actions by the Administrator. Requires owners of inactive hazardous waste sites to monitor releases and immediately notify the Administrator and State and local authorities of threats to the public health or the environment. Authorizes the Administrator to require sellers or former owners or operators of such sites to carry out such requirements. Provides for specified immunity with regard to such information. Sets forth provisions regarding the liability of generators for damages, the apportionment of responsibility among generators, the liability of other persons, and statutes of limitations. Prohibits U.S. district courts from having jurisdiction over such actions for damages pursuant to any grants of Federal question jurisdiction. Requires persons who generate hazardous waste to pay a fee to the Administrator. Provides for the amount, enforcement, and uses of such fees, which are inapplicable to waste which will be recycled and reused. Provides for payment by the Administrator of the rights of the claimant against the liable person. Grants specified subpoena powers to the Administrator. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States to improve enforcement capabilities relating to hazardous waste programs and laws. Requires that State attorneys general submit plans with specified inclusions to the Administrator in order to receive such grants or other assistance. Provides for equitable allotment of such funds among States and for termination of payments for noncompliance. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such assistance to State attorneys general for fiscal years 1981 through 1985. Increases the maximum terms of imprisonment for specified violations of such Act to five years (formerly one year) for first convictions and to ten years (formerly two years) for subsequent convictions. Includes among such violations the knowing transport, treatment, storage, disposal, or other handling of any hazardous waste so as to place any other person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury. Declares that, whenever a corporation commits any of specified violations, this shall also be deemed a violation by the individual director, officer or agent of such corporation who authorized, ordered, or carried out any of the acts constituting the violation if such individual knew or had reason to know of the act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6835 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1980
Declares two individuals to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 511 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1980
Designates the week commencing with the third Monday in February of 1981 as "National Patriotism Week."
Bill· HRH.R. 6541 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1980
Household Goods Shipper Protection Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act directing the Interstate Commerce Commission, in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission, to issue regulations prohibiting a household goods carrier from engaging in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the advertisement, offer, or provision of transportation of household goods. Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue cease and desist orders against any person engaging in such practices. Establishes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Permits household good carriers and shippers to establish dispute settlement procedures by submitting an application for establishing such procedures to the Commission for approval. Permits the Commission to investigate the functioning of any such procedures and to revoke or suspend its approval for failure to meet the specified requirements. Sets forth the requirements for such procedures, including notifying the shipper before a contract becomes binding, no charges to the shipper for using such procedures, and the availability of independent parties to hear and resolve disputes. Sets forth the responsibilities of the dispute settler, including the notification of all parties to the dispute of any and all decisions reached, and their obligations under the decision. States that such decision shall not be legally binding on any party to the dispute. Makes the results of such decision admissible in a court proceeding at the discretion of the shipper. Sets forth the conditions under which a shipper may be awarded attorney's fees.
Bill· HRH.R. 6504 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 1980
National Heritage Policy Act of 1979 - Title I - Declares the findings of Congress concerning the identification and protection of resources significant to the national heritage. Title II: National Heritage Program - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish a national heritage program and an historic preservation program. Directs the Secretary to establish and administer a National Register of Natural Areas which shall include resources of national, state and local significance. Declares that items of national significance shall be designated as "National Natural Landmarks" and such designations shall only apply to an area which clearly meets the standards for national significance as established by this Act. Requires the Secretary to expand and administer the National Register of Historic Places which shall include resources of national, state, and local significance. Requires the Secretary, within one year of the effective date of this Act, to develop or expand regulations or guidelines, as appropriate, for: (1) documentation of significant information concerning such resources; (2) eligibility criteria for inclusion in the Natural or Historic Register; and (3) nominations to the Natural or Historic Register by the State natural heritage officer of the State historic preservation officer as established by this Act. Requires the Secretary to establish revised criteria for the designation of nationally significant areas and places on the Registers. Requires the Secretary, within 18 months after the effective date of this Act, to develop regulations and guidelines for State natural heritage programs and State historic preservation programs, and to request the Governor of each participating State to designate a State natural heritage officer and historic preservation officer. Declares that there may be one person for both such positions. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) develop a process for the voluntary involvement of the public in the conservation and preservation of natural and historic resources; (2) extend honorific Federal recognition of exceptional efforts by local governments and the private sector in the identification and protection of significant heritage resources; (3) develop and provide technical and nontechnical information and assistance on all aspects of natural and historic heritage conservation; and (4) study, in cooperation with other agencies and private and public organizations, the feasibility and necessity of establishing or developing other protective measures at the Federal, State, and local level for natural areas and historic places. Directs each Federal agency, with the advice of the Secretary and in cooperation with the State historic preservation officer, to locate and nominate to the Historic Register, historic resources located on lands which it owns or administers. Specifies measures to be taken by Federal agencies to provide for the maintenance, preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration of federally owned historic resources. Requires the head of any Federal agency having direct or indirect jurisdiction over a proposed Federal or federally assisted undertaking in any State or having authority to license any such undertaking, prior to the approval of the expenditure of any Federal funds or the issuance of any license, to take into account the effect of the undertaking on any area included in or eligible for inclusion in the Natural Register. Specifies that, prior to the approval of any Federal undertaking which may adversely affect any natural or historic landmark, the head of the Federal agency involved shall determine that no feasible alternative to such undertaking exists. Requires the Council on Heritage Conservation, with the concurrence of the Secretary, to promulgate regulations or guidelines for the exemption of Federal undertakings from requirements of this Act. Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to States for the conservation of natural areas. Includes networks, cultural landscapes, and neighborhoods significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, or culture, in the National Register. Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for the Historic Preservation Fund through fiscal year 1983. Title III: Council on Heritage Conservation - Renames the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation the Council on Heritage Conservation. Directs the Council to: (1) review Federal policies and programs affecting historic places natural areas; and (2) inform and educate interested Federal agencies, State and local governments, Indian tribes, other nations, and international organizations and private groups and individuals as to the authorized activities of the Council. Authorizes appropriations for the assessment for United States membership in the International Centre for Study of Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property for fiscal years 1979 and 1980. Stipulates that no appropriation may be authorized and no payment made to the Centre in excess of 25 percent of the total annual assessment of such organization. Title IV: Administrative Provisions - Permits the Secretary of the Interior to accept donations and bequests of money and personal property for the purposes of this Act. Allows the head of each Federal agency, after consultation with the Secretary, to withhold from public disclosure, information which might reveal the specific location of sites, objects, buildings, structures, terrestrial communities, aquatic communities, geologic features, or landforms which are eligible for or included in the Natural Register or the Historic Register, whenever it is determined that the disclosure of such information would create a risk of harm to such locations.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 267 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1980
Expresses appreciation to Canada for: (1) its historic close relations and cooperation with the United States in conducting foreign policy; (2) its support for U.S. efforts to obtain the safe release of the hostages in Iran; and (3) its efforts to protect and arrange the safe departure of certain U.S. citizens from Iran.
Bill· HRH.R. 6338 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1980
Establishes the Lake Tahoe National Scenic Area, in the States of California and Nevada, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in accordance with the provisions of this Act and, in the case of national forest land within such scenic area, in accordance with the laws applicable to the national forests. Directs the Secretary to prepare a plan which shall contain such standards and describe such programs as the Secretary considers appropriate to carry out the purpose of this Act. Requires the Secretary, before adopting any such plan, to: (1) publish a proposed plan which shall be available to the public; and (2) hold at least two public hearings within the scenic area regarding the proposed plan. Directs the Secretary to adopt, within two years after the date of enactment of this Act, a final "Lake Tahoe National Scenic Area Plan". Directs the Secretary, as soon as possible after the date of enactment of this Act, to promulgate regulations which distinguish between the types of activities which shall be deemed to have a potentially significant impact on the scenic area and those activities which do not. Requires any State or local governmental entity which has authority to issue any permit, variance, license, or other type of approval for any activity which is deemed to have a potentially significant impact on the scenic area to provide prompt notice to the Secretary of any determination made by such entity to: (1) approve an application; or (2) carry out such activity (in the case of activities conducted directly or indirectly by the State or local government). Prohibits any such permit, variance, license, or other type of approval from becoming effective unless, within a 60 day period after such entity has submitted notice to the Secretary, the Secretary has issued a written approval of the activity. Allows any permit, variance, license, or other type of approval for an activity which is deemed not to have a potentially significant impact on the scenic area to become effective 10 days after approval is made, unless, during such time, any interested party submits a written petition to the Secretary appealing the approval. Sets forth specified actions that the Secretary shall take to ensure that certain Federal funds and permits are not made available to any State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction within the scenic area if the Secretary determines that such governmental entity has failed to: (1) establish regulations or laws consistent with the standards specified in the plan within one year after any such standards have been adopted by the Secretary; (2) interpret such regulations or laws in a manner consistent with the plan; or (3) notify the Secretary of applications for building or sewer permits or zoning variances within the scenic area. Allows the Secretary to charge user fees for use of the scenic area. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a Lake Tahoe National Scenic Area fund which shall be available to the Secretary for the purpose of implementing this Act. Permits the Secretary to acquire by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange, condemnation, or otherwise any property, or interest therein, within the scenic area. Limits acquisition by condemnation to specified conditions. Allows the Secretary to establish a Lake Tahoe National Scenic Area Advisory Commission to insure public participation in the preparation and implementation of the plan. Declares that nothing contained in this Act shall effect any right of the States of California or Nevada, or any political subdivisions thereof, to: (1) exercise civil or criminal jurisdiction within the scenic area; (2) levy taxes on any persons or property within the scenic area; or (3) adopt and enforce any standards or requirements for the protection of scenic resources or environmental quality within the scenic area. Provides for the mitigation of local revenue losses due to an increase in property taxes on properties remaining in private ownership within the scenic area. Provides for judicial review of any final action or order of the Secretary under this Act. Repeals the Act consenting to the Tahoe regional planning compact approved December 18, 1969, effective upon the date of the adoption of the plan by the Secretary.
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