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United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1973
Authorizes the President to designate the week beginning August 19, 1973, and ending August 25, 1973, as "National Logistics Week".
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1973
Vocational Rehabilitation Amendments - Authorizes to be appropriated $697,482,000 for fiscal year 1973, $700,096,000 for fiscal year 1974, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1975, to carry out the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to make grants: (1) to public or nonprofit private, agencies for paying part of the cost of planning, preparing, and initiating programs to provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with spinal cord injuries or to low-achieving deaf individuals; and (2) to any State agency designated pursuant to a plan approved under the Act, or to any local agency participating in the administration of such a plan, for paying part of the cost of pilot or demonstration projects for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to handicapped individuals who are migratory agricultural workers, and to members of their families. (Amends 29 U.S.C. 34) Provides that whenever the Secretary determines that any amount of an allotment to a State for any fiscal year will not be utilized by such State in carrying out vocational rehabilitation services the Secretary may allot to one or more other States to an amount the extent he determines such other State will be able to use such additional amount during such year for carrying out such purposes. Authorizes grants for such services to the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam. (Amends 29 U.S.C. 32) Includes American Samoa, and the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands within the definition of "State" under the Act. (Amends 29 U.S.C. 41) Requires a State plan for vocational rehabilitation services to provide satisfactory assurance to the Secretary that the agencies administering such plan will take into account, in connection with matters of general policy arising in the administration of the plan, the views of individuals who are recipients of such services, the views of individuals who represent citizen groups, individuals who represent professional groups, and individuals who are providers of vocational rehabilitation services. (Amends 29 U.S.C. 35(a)) Increases to $30 the minimum training allowance to people participating in such service programs under the Act. (Amends 29 U.S.C. 41(b)) Increases to $3,000,000 the annual amount which may be expended for the evaluation of the vocational rehabilitation program under the Act. (Amends 29 U.S.C. 37(a)) Repeals the provision for grants for innovation of vocational rehabilitation program under the Act. Provides for advance funding of programs under the Act. Provides that an individual who, as a part of his rehabilitation under a State plan, participates in a program of work experience in a Federal agency, shall not be considered to be a Federal employee or to be subject to the provisions of law relating to Federal employment.
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1973
Prohibits persons from loading or transporting any radiological, chemical or biological warfare agent, except as authorized by a permit, for the purpose of dumping it into ocean waters. Specifies, under the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, what constitutes "material" whose dumping into ocean waters is prohibited. Allows for the issuance of dumping permits by the Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency when such dumping will not unreasonably degrade or endanger human health, welfare, or amenities, or the marine environment, ecological systems, or economic potentialities. Provides that it is the policy of the Congress that the President seek effective international action to ensure the implementation of the proposals of the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter.
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1973
Makes the restriction of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 against taking into account for subsidy accounting purposes any salary for personal services in excess of $25,000, inapplicable to operators whose operating differential subsidy contracts terminated within 12 months prior to October 21, 1970. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1173 ut)
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Endangered Species Conservation Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide a program for the conservation, protection, restoration, or propagation of species and subspecies of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds, that are threatened with extinction, or are likely within the foreseeable future to become threatened with extinction. Sets forth the procedure by which the Secretaries of Interior and Commerce (hereinafter "Secretary") shall determine if a species or subspecies of fish or wildlife shall be regarded as an endangered species. Lists the following factors to be considered in determining if a species or subspecies is threatened with extinciton or will likely become threatended with extinction: (1) the present or threatened destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range; (2) overutilization for commercial, sporting, scientific, or educational purposes; (3) disease or predation; (4) the inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; or (5) other natural or manmade factors affecting its continued existence. Provides that the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register, a list by scientific and common name or names of species and subspecies determined to be endangered. Provides that the Secretary may, from time to time, by regulation revise such list. States that until such republication an endangered species already listed shall be considered an endangered species presently threatened with extinction pursuant to this Act. Provides that the Secretary shall utilize the land acquisition and other authorities of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, as amended, the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as appropriate, to carry out a program in the United States of conserving, protecting, restoring, or propagating those species and subspecies of fish and wildlife that he lists as endangered species pursuant to this Act. States that it is unlawful for any person to: (1) import into or export from the United States, receive or cause to be so imported, received, or exported; or (2) take or cause to be taken within the United States, the territorial sea of the United States, Federal lands, or upon the high seas; or (3) ship, carry or receive by any means in interstate commerce; or (4) sell or offer for sale any species or subspecies which is listed as an endangered species. Provides that any State law or regulation is void to the extent that it would effectively permit or prohibit imports, exports or transactions in interstate or foreign commerce in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. Allows exceptions from the prohibitions contained in this Act to permit the taking of an endangered species for scientific purposes and for the propagation of such fish and wildlife in captivitiy for preservation purposes. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate such regulations as may be appropriate to carry out the purpose of this Act. Provides that the Secretary may require any person importing or exporting fish and wildlife to file a declaration stating such information as he deems necessary to facilitate enforcement of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary, the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to promulgate such regulations as may be appropriate to carry out the purposes of this Act. States that the Secretary, through the Secretary of State, shall encourage foreign countries to provide for the protection, conservation and propagation of fish and wildlife, and shall encourage bilateral and multi-lateral agreements with such countries for these purposes. Provides that, in carrying out the program authorized by this Act, the Secretary shall cooperate to the maximum extent practicable with the several States. States that such cooperation shall include consultation before the acquisition of any land for the purpose of conserving, protecting, restoring, or propagating any endangered species. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with the States for the administration and management of any area established for the conservation, protection, restoration, and propagation of endangered species. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
High Seas Fisheries Conservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to promulgate regulations governing fishing in the fisheries zone and all high seas seaward of such zone by vessels of a party to an international fishery agreement with the United States, and by vessels documented under the laws of the United States, or otherwise registered under the laws of any State, for the purpose of fish conservation. States that such regulations may designate zones where, and establish periods when, no fishing shall be permitted; establish size and catch limits for any species of fish; prohibit the use of certain types of fishing gear, and prescribe such other measures as the Secretary deems appropriate to carry out such purposes. Sets forth rules governing the promulgation of such regulations. States that the provisions of this Act shall be deemed to be in addition to and not in contravention of the provisions of any existing international fishery agreement or any statute implementing the same. Provides that in the exercise of his powers the Secretary may at any time adopt as Federal regulations the regulations of any State or group of States regarding fishing adjacent to such State or States in the fisheries zone or in high seas adjacent to such zone. States that the Congress shall consent to any compact or agreement which is not in conflict with any law or treaty in force of the United States between any two or more states for the purpose of preparing regulations for submission to the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary, and when appropriate, with the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, to engage in negotiations with any contracting party to the Convention on Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources of the High Seas in regard to measures for the conservation of the living resources of the high seas, when such negotiations are necessary to carry out the purposes of the Convention and with any contracting party to any other international fishery agreement. Requires that the Secretary of State shall, upon notification from the Secretary of the promulgation of regulations pursuant to this Act for waters of the high seas seaward of the fisheries zone, notify the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and any contracting party to the Convention whose nationals fish in the waters covered by such regulations of their contents. States that the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary, is authorized to enter into agreements with any contracting party to the Convention for the implementation of regulations adopted by the United States or by such contracting party pursuant to the aforesaid Convention in waters beyond the respective jurisdiction of any such contracting party. Sets forth penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. Provides for enforcement of the provisions of this Act by the Secretary and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating. States that the Federal district courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all cases arising under this Act. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to: (1) restrict the authority of any State to regulate its citizens regarding fishery matters where such regulation is not contrary to regulations adopted pursuant to this Act; (2) extend the jurisdiction of the States to the natural resources beneath and in the waters beyond the territorial seas of the United States, or to diminish their jurisdiction to such resources beneath and in the waters of the territorial seas of the United States. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1973
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations requiring more frequent openings of th Penn Central Drawbridge across the Bush River near Aberdeen, Maryland. (Amends 33 U.S.C. 499)
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Establishes a contiguous fishery zone (197 mile limit) beyond the territorial sea of the United States. States that the United States shall exercise the same exclusive rights in respect to fisheries in the zone as it has in its territorial sea, subject to the continuation of traditional fishing by foreign states within this zone as may be recognized by the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, and in consultation with the affected foreign countries, to determine the extent to which foreign fisheries may be permitted to operate within the zone, including manner, species, and allowable annual catch.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Provides that on or after June 30, 1973, no import quota or other nontariff trade restriction shall be imposed by or pursuant to law with respect to the importation into the United States of petroleum and petroleum products. (Amends 19 U.S.C. 1862)
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Provides for the annual authorization of appropriations to the United States Postal Service. Requires such Service to keep the Senate and House Committees on Post Office and Civil Service fully and currently informed with respect to all activities and responsibilities within the jurisdiction of such committees.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Makes retired personnel of the Armed Forces eligible to receive Civil Service benefits and compensation for work injuries. ((Amends 5 U.S.C. 8116(a)(2))
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Provides price support for milk under the Agricultural Act of 1949, at not less than 85 percent of the parity price therefor. (Adds 7 U.S.C. 1446(d))
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Provides that on or after June 30, 1973, no import quota or other nontariff trade restriction shall be imposed by or pursuant to law with respect to the importation into the United States of petroleum and petroleum products. (Amends 19 U.S.C. 1862)
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Makes the restriction of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 against taking into account for subsidy accounting purposes any salary for personal services in excess of $25,000, inapplicable to operators whose operating differential subsidy contracts terminated within 12 months prior to October 21, 1970. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1173 ut)
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Provides, under the Rural Electrification Act, that the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration is directed (presently "empowered") to fully obligate funds made available for each fiscal year for rural electrification programs provided for in such Act. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 901, 902, 904, 922)
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Authorizes each Member of the House of Representatives and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico and the Delegates from the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands to hire for two weeks, during the period May 1 to May 31, inclusive, each year, two additional employees to be known as "senior citizen interns" who will serve as such within the District of Columbia. Provides that no person shall be paid compensation as a senior citizen intern who does not have on file with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, at all times during the period of employment, a certificate that such intern is sixty-five years of age or older and a resident of the district which the employing Member or Commissioner or Delegate represents.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1973
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no public school student shall, because of his race, creed, or color, be assigned to or required to attend a particular school. Grants Congress the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Declares the south prong of the Wicomico River, Maryland, nonnavigable. Provides that any navigation or flood control project heretofore authorized is no longer authorized after the date of enactment of this Act to the extent of its application to the south prong of the river.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Increases to 5 years the length of broadcast licenses granted under the Communications Act. Provides that the Federal Communications Commission, in acting upon any application for renewal of a license, may not consider the application of any other person for the facilities for which renewal is sought. Provides that, if the Commission finds that the public interest, convenience, and necessity would be served thereby, it shall grant the renewal application. Provides that if the Commission does not make such a finding it shall deny the renewal application and consider other applications.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to release on behalf of the United States a condition requiring the use for public purposes in a deed conveying lands in Worcester County to the State of Maryland.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides for the designation of the 11th day of November of each year as Veterans Day (previously the fourth Monday in October). (Amends 5 U.S.C. 6103(a))