United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1973
Provides that nothing under Part I (railroad and pipeline carriers) of the Interstate Commerce Act shall prevent the carriage, storage, or handling of property at free or at reduced rates for the United States, States, or municipal governments to the extent that such services are performed in time of war or other national emergency, or involves the transportation of commodities which are exempt from economic regulation under the provisions of part II or III, or for charitable purposes, or to or from fairs and expositions for exhibition thereat, or the free carriage of destitute and homeless persons transported by charitable societies, and the necessary agents employed in such transportation, or the transportation of persons for the United States Government free or at reduced rates, or the issuance of mileage, excursion, or commutation passenger tickets.
United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1973
Makes it the sense of the Congress that it shall be the policy of the United States that the Government of the United States shall cease forthwith all consideration of aid, trade, diplomatic recognition or any other form of communication, travel or accommodation with the Democratic Republic of North Vietnam or the Provisional Revolutionary Government (Viet Cong) until such time as various agreements are complied with to the fullest extent.
United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1973
Provides that members of the Coast Guard Reserve who because of earlier military service are entitled to a pension, retired or retainer pay, or disability compensation, and who perform duty for which they are entitled to compensation, may elect to receive for that duty either (1) the payments to which they are entitled because of earlier military service; or (2) if those payments are specifically waived, the pay and allowances authorized by law for the duty being performed. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 684)
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1973
Provides that remedial orders issued by the Civil Aeronautics Board in enforcement proceedings may require the repayment of charges in excess of those in lawfully filed tariffs.
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1973
Provides for the contemporaneous comsideration by the Civil Aeronautics Board of applications for rights by air carriers to engage in air transportation. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1371)
United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1973
Provides for the regulation of transportation of hazardous materials (formerly explosives and other dangerous articles). States that the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Transportation. Provides that no person may transport any dangerous explosives or any radioactive materials, etiologic agents, or other hazardous materials on or in any passenger engaged in interstate or foreign commerce by land. States that no person may transport liquid nitroglycerin, fulminate of mercury in bulk in dry condition, radioactive materials, etiologic agents, or other hazardous materials, in any car operated in the transportation of passengers by land, except under such rules and regulations as the Secretary shall specifically prescribe. Provides civil penalties of up to a $2,000 fine for each violation of this Act. Imposes criminal penalties for such violations. Provides for the marking of packages containing explosives and other hazardous materials. Requires that no person may deliver or carry any explosive or other hazardous material under any false or deceptive marking, description, invoice, shipping order, or other declaration. Directs the Secretary to prescribe regulations for the safe transportation within the United States of explosives and other hazardous materials, including radioactive materials, etiologic agents, flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizing materials, corrosive materials, compressed gases, and poisonous substances. States that such regulations shall apply to all carriers who engage in interstate or foreign commerce whenever they engage in the transportation of explosives or other hazardous materials by land; all shippers making shipments of explosives or other hazardous materials via any carrier who engages in interstate or foreign commerce by land or water; and all manufacturers of containers or packagings which may be used for transportation of explosives or other hazardous materials in interstate or foreign commerce by land or water. Empowers the Secretary to exercise all the powers conferred upon him by the Department of Transportation Act and upon the Interstate Commerce Commission by the Interstate Commerce Act, with specified exceptions.
United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1973
Makes it a Federal criminal offense to kill any officer or employee of the Interstate Commerce Commission assigned to perform investigative, inspection, or law enforcement functions while engaged in the performance of his official duties. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 1114)
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make Federal payments for the planning of a transit line in the median of the Dulles Airport Road. Authorizes a payment for a feasibility study of rapid transit to Friendship International Airport.
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1973
Natural Gas Supply Act - Extends the application of the Natural Gas Act to the direct sale of natural gas in interstate commerce. Provides that the Act and the Federal Power Commission's regulatory authority shall not apply to the sale of natural gas dedicated for the first time or rededicated to interstate commerce on or after April 15, 1973, or produced from wells commenced on or after April 15, 1973, for domestic, commercial, industrial, or any other use, by any person, provided that person is not engaged in the transportation of natural gas in interstate commerce. Sets forth the Federal Power Commission's power over rates and charges made by any natural gas company specified in the above paragraph. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior for three years from the date of enactment to monitor the prices of natural gas sales exempted under this Act, and if necessary to establish ceilings as to the future rates of and charges for such sales.
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1973
Interim Fisheries Zone Extension and Management Act - Extends the jurisdiction of the United States over specified ocean areas and fish for purposes of protecting the domestic fishing industry. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $1,000,000 in any fiscal year to carry out the provision of this Act. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct research in order to promote the conservation of fish originating in the United States territorial sea and contiguous fisheries zone.
United States · United States Congress · 31 May 1973
Board for International Broadcasting Act - Establishes a Board for International Broadcasting Provides that the Board shall consist of seven members, two of whom shall be ex officio members. States that the President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, five voting members, one of whom he shall designate as chairman. Sets forth the terms and compensation of the Board. Authorizes the Board to perform specified functions, including: (1) to make grants to Radio Free Eupope and to Radio Liberty; (2) to review and evaluate the mission and operation of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty, and to assess the quality, effectiveness and professional integrity of their broadcasting within the context of the broad foreign policy objectives of the United States; and (3) to encourage the most efficient utilization of available resources by Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty and to undertake, or request that Radio Free Europe or Radio Liberty undertake, such studies as may be necessary to identify areas in which the operations of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty may be made more efficient and economical. Provides for an audit of the books, documents, papers, and records of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty by the Board and the Comptroller General. Authorizes to be appropriated, to remain available until expended, $50,300,000 for fiscal year 1974 and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1975 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 31 May 1973
Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to continue rail transportation service whenever the Commission is of the opinion that any interstate railroad carrier is unable to transport the traffic offered it so as to properly serve the public. (Amends 49 U.S.C. sec. 1(16))
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1973
Makes it the sense of Congress that, in order to accomplish the goals of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Highway Safety Act of 1966, the States should take decisive action to reduce the unacceptable highway death and injury toll by adopting laws requiring the use of safety belts in motor vehicles. Makes it the sense of Congress that, in order to ensure the enactment of effective and practicable safety belt usage laws, the States should consider inclusion in such laws of provisions that are consistent with the principles enumerated in this concurrent resolution. Makes it the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Transportation shall provide technical assistance to the States to aid them in their efforts to enact effective and practicable laws requiring the use of safety belts in motor vehicles.
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1973
Directs the Federal Power Commission to make studies of the production, gathering, storage, transportation distribution and sale of natural or artificial gas, however produced, throughout the United States. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 717m)
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Sets forth the definition of the term "recycled wool" as it is to be used in the Wool Products Labeling act. States that labels under the Wool Products Labeling Act shall use the term recycled rather than reused or reprocessed.
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to conduct investigations of motor vehicle crashes to gather information to identify design defects relating to motor vehicle safety, and to assist in the preparation of Federal motor vehicle safety standards for new and used motor vehicles. Requires the Secretary to cooperate with State and local officials while conducting his investigations. Authorizes officers or employees duly designated by the Secretary: (1) to enter, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, any premises where a motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment involved in a motor accident is located; (2) to impound temporarily for a period not to exceed 72 hours such motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment; and (3) to inspect such motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment. Requires that whenever an inspection and/or impounding of a vehicle by the Secretary results in the denial of the use of the vehicle to its owner or reduction in value of the vehicle, the Secretary shall pay reasonable compensation to the vehicle owner. Authorizes the Secretary to obtain a copy of an autopsy report prepared by State and local officials concerning a person who dies in or as a result of a motor vehicle crash. Provides that no portion of any statement or information furnished the Secretary by an individual and no portion of any report of the Secretary relating to a motor vehicle crash or the investigation thereof shall be admissable in any subsequent criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding. Permits the Secretary to seek an injunction against the sale, offer for sale, or the introduction or delivery for introduction in interstate commerce, or the importation into the United States, of any motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment that contains a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. Requires the Secretary, whenever practicable, to give notice to any person against whom injunctive relief is contemplated, and afford such person an opportunity to present his views and to remedy the defect. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct such inspection and investigation as may be necessary to enforce the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and any rules and regulations issued thereunder. Requires that dealers and distributors of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment furnish the Secretary with such information and data as he may require to carry out his enforcement responsibilities. Provides that a manufacturer, pursuant to the Secretary's determination of noncompliance with applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards or the existence of defects, shall send a notice to purchasers, containing a clear description of the noncompliance or defect, an evaluation of the risk to traffic safety, and a statement of the measures taken to remedy such defect or failure. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) plan, design, and construct new facilities; (2) alter existing facilities; (3) lease facilities, and (4) acquire or lease real property for use as sites for new facilities or the alteration of existing facilities, suitable to conduct research and other testing in traffic, including highway safety and motor vehicle safety.
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Declares that on Memorial Day, May 28, 1973, special remembrance be given by a grateful people to the 1,288 members of the Armed Forces of the United States currently listed as missing in action in Indochina. Declares that all American motorists are encouraged to turn on their automobile lights throughout Memorial Day, May 28, 1973, as a symbol of this remembrance. Provides that every effort be made to secure the cooperation of all parties in the Indochina conflict to insure the fullest and most expeditious resolution of the status of members of the U.S. Armed Forces missing in Indochina.
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1973
Title I: Amendment to the Federal TradeCommission Act - Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to issue an order that commodities be excluded from entry whenever the Commission finds that unfair methods of competition or unfair acts are being employed in the importation of such commodities in the United States or in their sale by the owner, importer, consignee, or agent of either, where the effect or tendency of such conduct is to destroy or substantially injure an industry, efficiently and economically operated, in the United States, or is to restrain or monopolize trade and commerce in the United States, or is to substantially impair competition within the United States. Provides that before a Commission order that articles be excluded becomes final or is published, the Secretary of the Treasury may take into account whether the exclusion of the commodity in question would have or be likely to have a significant adverse effect upon the economic interest of the United States. States that if the Secretary so determines, he must so notify theCommission within thirty days of the transmittal of the order to Treasury. Title II: Amendments to the Export Trade Act - Includes architectural; engineering, training, financing, and project or general management services within the meaning of "export trade" to be conducted by or through a trade association and subject to immunity from the antitrust laws under the Export Trade Act. States that intangible trade in patents, licenses, trade secrets or knowhow are not covered, except such knowhow as is incidental to goods, wares, merchandise or services enumerated in the Act, as amended. Provides that foreign persons or firms may not be members of an association registered under this Act. Exempts from the antitrust laws, including state laws on antitrust and unfair methods of competition, the export trade conducted by or through an association and the organization of that association, if "substantially in conformance with an effective registration statement" filed with the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with this Act. Provides that detailed information must be supplied in the registration statement to be filed with the Commission, concerning the organization of the association, its location, offices and members; a description of the export trade conducted or proposed to be conducted; methods by which the export trade is to be conducted and any agreements with domestic or foreign entities concerning that trade; names of all countries where export trade is to be conducted; information concerning the impact of the association or trade within the United States or on exports by domestic non-members, and the like. Requires that after receipt of a registration application the Commission shall immediately deliver the application to the Attorney General. States that within 90 days after delivery, the Attorney General shall submit a report "on the effect which the export trade to be conducted by or through the association would likely have on competition in the United States, or upon exports by domestic non-members." Provides that the Commission may also request the views of other federal departments and agencies on any application. Grants the Federal Trade Commission exclusive authority to determine, on its own initiative or upon motion of the Attorney General or any interested person, whether any action by a registered group in connection with export trade is not in conformance with its registration statement. States that if such is the case, the Commission may: (1) require that the statement be amended; (2) require that the association modify its organization or practices; (3) revoke the registration in whole or in part; and/or (4) recommend prosecution under the antitrust laws to the Department of Justice. Authorizes the Commission to issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the Act. States that this Act shall terminate on December 31, 1978, unless extended prior thereto by act of Congress. Provides that its termination shall in no way diminish or affect antitrust immunity concerning the organization and operation of any registered association prior to termination.
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1973
Provides a monetary penalty for the transportation of merchandise in violation of the coastwise laws under the Merchant Marine Act. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 883)
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1973
Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop solutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, and to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist in the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a Nationa Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Development - Sets forth the functions and responsibilities of the Administration, including to (1) evaluate the total area of fire research needs in the Federal, state, and local government sectors and the private sector; (2) sponsor and encourage research into promising but highly unconventional solutions to fire problems; and (3) encourage research or firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment for firefighters. Title V: Grants for State and Local Program Assistance - Directs the Administration to make grants to States for (1) the establishment and operation of state fire prevention and control planning agencies; and (2) for programs to improve and strengthen fire prevention and control. Sets forth the requirements a State plan must encompass in order to receive grants. Directs the allocation of funds appropriated to the Administration for the purpose of making grants. Title VI: Functions of Certain Other Federal Agencies - Expands the authorizations of the Secretary of Commerce to include specified fire research and safety programs. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish, within the National Institutes of Health, a program to augment current sponsorship of research on burns and burn treatment. Requires the Federal Insurance Administration to provide low-cost insured loans to homeowners and businessmen for the purpose of installing fire protection equipment. Title VII: Administrative Provisions - Grants the Administration specified powers in carrying out its functions including (1) the power to hold hearings; and (2) to use services of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Sets forth the procedure to be followed when an application for a grant has been rejected. Directs the Administration to carry out the programs of this Act during fiscal year 1974, and for the five succeeding fiscal years. Authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $128,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, and for succeeding fiscal years such sums as the Congress might authorize. Title VIII: General Provisions - Makes the provisions of this Act separable if one is found invalid.
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1973
International Voluntary Standards Cooperation Act - States the findings of the Congress that internationally recognized foreign standards can promote international trade and that effective participation in the development of such standards requires cooperation between the Government and industry. Declares that a purpose of the Act is to promote and support adequate representation of the United States in international voluntary standardization activities; to promote international trade through mutually appropriate implementation of international voluntary standardization agreements; and to improve the balance of trade and balance of payments of the United States. Defines the functions of the Secretary of Commerce relating to the administration of the Act. Gives the Secretary responsibility to identify international standardization activities where more participation by the United States is needed, to provide for appropriate participation, and to encourage appropriate use of voluntary international standards. Provides that the Secretary shall inform and consult with the Secretary of State concerning any contemplated action which involves the international relations of the United States, and requires the Secretary to utilize private capabilities and resources in performing his functions under the Act. Authorizes the Secretary to establish arrangements for United States representation through private nonprofit organizations and provides that the arrangements contain certain minimum safeguards to protect all affected persons including consumers, employees, and the general public. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct studies or investigations to carry out his functions under the Act; to examine the potential impact on international trade and the balance of trade and balance of payments of the United States, of international standards assurance systems and related activities; to provide grants to nonprofit organizations to assist them in the performance of international standardization activities under the Act; and to make advance payments. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a system for the evaluation and accreditation of testing laboratories or for organizations which oversee the work of testing laboratories. Requires the Secretary, prior to establishing such evaluation and accreditation system, to consult with affected private organizations and with the Committees established by this Act; and to publish in the Federal Register a notice of his intent to establish such a system. Requires the Secretary to establish arrangements for governmental participation in international standardization activities where private participation in such activities has proved insufficient to serve the purposes of this Act. Requires the public availability of lists of standards negotiated or developed under the Act and requires the Secretary to publish the full text of such standards if they are not available from private sources. Promotes the use of international voluntary standards developed under the Act and listed by the Secretary in Federal procurement. Authorizes Federal agencies to participate in the standardization activities on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis and specifically authorizes these agencies, with the knowledge of the Secretary, to provide the technical services of its employees to assist private nonprofit organizations in performing their activities under the Act. Authorizes the Secretary to establish policies and procedures to administer the Act. Provides that the Secretary may charge for the evaluation of laboratories performed and for the supplying of lists or full texts of standards. Authorizes him to use the fees received to reimburse the appropriation or fund which supported the service performed. Establishes an Interagency Committee on Standards Policy consisting of members representing various executive departments and agencies; and a Public Committee on International Standards Policy consisting of members representing consumers, users, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, employees, and experts in international standards and standards assurance systems. Provides that such Committees shall assist and advise the Secretary in carrying out his responsibilities under the Act. States that the Federal Trade Commission may at any time petition the Secretary of Commerce for the removal of a voluntary international standard on the grounds that such standard is contrary to the public interest. Requires an annual report to be submitted by the President to the Congress. Requires that recipients of grants and contracts maintain records and grants the Secretary or the Comptroller General access to the books and records of grantees for the purpose of audit and to assure that standards developed are in the public interest. Provides that the international standardization activities shall not effect any law or requirement (such as mandatory standards) published by agencies of the Federal Government. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1973
States that when the National Railroad Passenger Corporation cannot acquire by contract, or is unable to agree with the owner of property as to the compensation to be paid for, any right-of-way, land or other property (except right-of-way, land or other property of a railroad or property of a State or local government or other public agency) required for the construction of tracks or other facilities necessary to provide intercity rail passenger service, it may acquire the same by the exercise of the right of eminent domain in the district court of the United States for the district in which the property is located, on in one such court in the event a single property is located in two districts. Sets forth the procedure to be followed for such acquisition. States that if the Corporation and a railroad are unable to agree upon terms for the sale to the Corporation of property (including interests in property) owned by the railroad and required for the construction of tracks or other facilities necessary to provide intercity rail passenger service, the Corporation may apply to the Interstate Commerce Commission for an order establishing the need of the Corporation for the property at issue and requiring the conveyance thereof from the railroad to the Corporation on reasonable terms and conditions, including just compensation. Provides that if at any time after June 30, 1973, the Board of Directors of the Corporation determines that the continuation of a train operated in the basic system on June 30, 1973, will impair the financial ability of the Corporation adequately to provide other intercity rail passenger service, the Corporation may discontinue the train. Provides that at least forty-five days prior to the discontinuance of a train under this subsection, the Corporation shall mail to the Governor of each State in which the train in question is operated and post in every station, depot, or other facility serviced thereby notice of the proposed discontinuance. Prohibits the Corporation from discontinuinig the train if, at least fifteen days prior to the date specified for discontinuance, a State, regional, or local public agency requests continuation of the service and, within ninety days following the date specified for discontinuance, agrees to reimburse the Corporation for a reasonable portion of any losses associated with the continuation of service beyond the notice period. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as necessary to assist the Corporation in its functions. States that the aggregate unpaid principal amount of securities, obligations, or loans outstanding at any one time, which are guaranteed by the Secretary under the Rail Passenger Act, may not exceed $500,000,000. Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to prescribe such regulations as it considers necessary to assure that the quality of service and accommodations offered passengers on board trains and at other facilities used in intercity rail passenger service is adequate, taking into account the safety regulations applicable to that service. States that any person who violates a regulation issued under this Act shall be subject to a civil penalty of not to exceed $500 for each violation and that each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1973
Permits the Secretary of Commerce under the International Travel Act to set and collect fees or charges for admissions, concessions, services, and space at any travel exposition, fair, or exhibit in such an amount as to defray, in whole or in part, the costs directly related to the establishment, operation, maintenance, and dismantlement of such exhibition, fair or exhibit and any such fee or charge may be credited to the appropriation from which such costs were obligated. Permits the Secretary to charge for any promotional publication and materials relating to travel and tourism. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1973
Extends the area in which unauthorized aids to maritime navigation are prohibited. Expands the Secretary's regulatory powers over aids to maritime navigation. Provides that regular lieutenants shall be retired after 20 years of active service if they have failed selection for lieutenant commander for the second time. Provides that each regular lieutenant commander and commander shall be retired after 20 years of active service if they have failed selection for captain for the second time. States that funds appropriated to or for the use of the Coast Guard fo acquisition, construction, and improvement of facilities; for research, development, test, and evaluation; and for the alteration of bridges over the navigable waters shall remain available until expended. Provides for education payments for dependents of Coast Guard personnel stationed outside of the continental United States. Provides that for eomputation of disability or death benefits for temporary members, such person shall be deemed to have had monthly pay of $600. States that to permit the enlistment of Reserve members without interruption of full-time schooling in which they are engaged, the four month initial period of active duty for training requirement may be divided into two successive annual periods of not less than two months each.
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1973
Deepwater Port Facilities Act - Provides that the Secretary of the Interior shall prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to accommodate the exploration and exploitation of the oil and gas and other mineral resources of the Outer Continental Shelf with the construction and operation of deepwater port facilities licensed by him. Title I: - States that the purpose of this Act is to authorize and regulate the construction and operation of deepwater port facilities in accordance with the policy of this Act. Provides that no citizen of the United States may construct or operate or make any significant addition to a deepwater port facility without first receiving a license from the Secretary of the Interior. Authorizes the Secretary to issue to any citizen of the United States a license to construct or operate a deepwater port facility if he first determines that: (1) the applicant is financially responsible and has demonstrated his ability and willingness to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and license conditions; (2) the construction and operation of the proposed deepwater port facility will not unreasonably interfere with international navigation or other reasonable uses of the high seas, and is consistent with the international obligations of the United States; and (3) the facility will be located, constructed, or operated in a manner which will minimize or prevent any adverse significant environmental effects. Provides that licenses issued under this Act shall be for a term of no longer than thirty years, with preferential right in the licensee to renew under such terms and for such period not to exceed thirty years as the Secretary determines is reasonable. States that the Secretary shall consult with the Governor of any State off whose coasts the facility is proposed to be located to insure that the operation of the facility and directly related land-based activities would be consistent with the State land-use program. Provides that in carrying out all of his functions under this Act, the Secretary shall consult with all interest or affected Federal agencies. Sets forth the procedures for issuing licenses. Provides that any person adversely affected by an order of the Secretary granting or denying a license may, within sixty days after such order is issued, seek judicial review thereof in the United States court of appeals for the circuit nearest to which the facility is sought to be located. Authorizes the Secretary to include in any license granted under this Act any conditions he deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Provides that any licensee who violates any condition of his license or any rule or regulation of the Secretary issued under this Act may be assessed a civil penalty by the Secretary, in a determination on the record after opportunity for a hearing, of not more than $10,000 for each day during which such violation occurs. States that any person who willfully and knowingly violates any provision of this Act or of any rule, regulation, restriction, or condition made or imposed by the Secretary under the authority of this Act shall, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, be punished criminally by a fine of not more than $25,000 for each day during which such offense occurs. Provides for the revocation or suspension of a license for a failure to comply with applicable rules or regulations. States that the Constitution and the laws and treaties of the United States shall apply to deepwater port facilities licensed under this Act and insofar as consistent with international law to activities connected with the operation and use of such deepwater port facilities in the same manner as if the facilities were located in the navigable waters of the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1973
Military Construction Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force to establish or develop military installations and facilities by acquiring, constructing, converting, rehabilitating or installing permanent or temporary public works, appurtenances, utilities, and equipment at designated projects to the extent of the dollar amounts designated by this Act. Authorizes these Secretaries to establish and develop additional installation and facilities which: (1) the Secretary of Defense determines to be vital to the security of the United States; and (2) are made necessary by changes in the Services' missions and responsibilities. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to construct family housing units and trailer court facilities, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in the locations designated by this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of funds needed to carry out the provisions of this Act. Reserve Forces Facilities Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish or develop additional facilities for the Reserve Forces of the Navy, Marine Corps, Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve.
United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1973
Budget Control Act - Title I: Changes in Rules of House and Senate - Committee on the Budget consisting of 21 members: 7 members from the Committee on Ways and Means, and 7 members appointed by the Speaker of the House. Provides for the selection of the Chairman of the Committee and for the filling of vacancies on the Committee. Refers to the Committee matters relating to (a) the establishment of an overall limitation on budget outlays, and an overall limitation on new budget authority, (b) the determination of the overall level of Federal revenues, (c) the determination of the appropriate level of surplus or deficit in the budget in the light of economic conditions and (d) the allocation of the overall limitation on budget outlays, and the overall limitation on new budget authority. Requires the committee to report during each regular session of Congress at least two concurrent resolutions concerning matters referred to the Committee and to make continuing studies of the effect on budget outlays of existing and proposed legislation and to report the results of these studies to the House of Representatives. Establishes in the United States Senate a Committee on the Budget consisting of 15 members: 5 members from the Committee on Appropriations, 5 members from the Committee on Finance, and 5 members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate. Grants to the Senate Committee the same matters for consideration and the same duties as the House Committee. Declares that annually, on or before May 1, Congress shall complete action on a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1. States that the concurrent resolution shall include with respect to budget outlays and with respect to new budget authority: (1) a general contingency reserve (for allocation only by a subsequent concurrent resolution on the budget) for possible new legislation (including enlargements of existing programs and activities); and (2) an emergency reserve (in amounts which do not exceed 2 percent of the amount of budget outlays otherwise allocated to the Committees on Appropriations and 2 percent of the amount of new budget authority otherwise allocated to such committees) which shall be available only for allocation by the Committees on Appropriations to specific programs and activities (or to subcommittees) to meet emergencies and other unforeseen contingencies. Provides for other matters which may be dealt with in the concurrent resolution. Sets forth a timetable for the first concurrent resolution on the budget for the fiscal year. Requires Congress to adopt a final concurrent resolution on the budget before adjourning and provides for consideration of concurrent resolution to be expedited. Declares that a tax surcharge is required where the budget deficit will be greater, or the surplus will be smaller, than that determined to be appropriate. States the requirements for amendments to concurrent resolutions. Provides that legislation dealing with the congressional budget must be handled by budget committees and that the concurrent resolution on budget must be adopted before appropriations and changes in revenues and public debt limit are made. Sets forth the requirements for legislation and amendments providing new budget authority, and declares that budget authority legislation may be required to contain outlay limitations. Places limitations on new permanent budget authority and on new spending authority. Requires the legislative committees to authorize the enactment of new budget authority before the beginning of the fiscal year. Authorizes the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Appropriations to consider and to report legislation rescinding budget authority. Provides for technical and conforming amendments to the Rules of the House of Representatives and to the Standing Rules of the United States Senate, as well as amendments to the Legislative Reorganization Acts of 1946 and 1970. Title II: Legislative Budget Director and Staff - Establishes a Joint Legislative Budget Staff, headed by a Legislative Budget Director appointed by the record vote of a majority of the members of the Committee on the Budget of each House, and provides for staffing and compensation. Authorizes the Legislative Budget Director to secure directly from any executive department or instrumentality of the government, information, data, estimates, and statistics relating to the function of the Joint Legislative Budget Staff. Directs the Joint Legislative Budget Staff to develop methods of using computers and other techniques for the analysis of information to improve not only the quantitative but the qualitative evaluation of budgetary requirements.
United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1973
Federal Appropriations Reform Act - Title I: Change of Fiscal Year - Provides that beginning June 30, 1974, the fiscal year shall coincide with the calendar year. Sets April 15 as the date for the submission to Congress of the President's budget and economic messages and economic reports. Title II: Separate Consideration of Appropriations Measures - Provides that the legislative period of Congress shall open on January 3 for exclusive consideration of legislative matters, August 15, and set a specific date by which all authorizations bills must be enacted. Provides that the fiscal period of Congress shall convene thereafter, at a date set by joint resolution upon the adjournment of the legislative period, for the exclusive consideration of appropriation bills. Provides that the fiscal period can last no longer than December 1. Directs that during both periods, all committees, legislative and appropriation, shall meet to consider matters under their jurisdiction. Allows them to hold hearings and conduct studies, but states only legislative committees can report bills or resolutions to the floor during a legislative period, while only appropriations committees can report bills to the floor during the fiscal period. Provides the following exceptions: (1) Congress can make supplemental or deficiency appropriations during a legislative period; (2) the president of the United States or the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, acting jointly, may notify Congress that the consideration of specific bills is necessary because of a national emergency; and (3) during either the legislative or fiscal period, the Congress may consider overriding a veto by the President.
United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1973
North Atlantic Fishing Operations Act - Authorizes the acceptance and enforcement of the International Convention on Conduct of Fishing Operations in the North Atlantic, signed on June 1, 1967, in London. Directs the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in cooperation with the Secretary of Commerce, to act through the U.S. Coast Guard to appoint Fisheries Conduct Officers to carry out the provisions of the Convention. Authorizes Fisheries Conduct Officers to investigate and report on apparent or reported violations, to seek information in cases of damage to ships or gear, to draw attention of vessels of contracting parties to the provisions of the convention, and to cooperate with authorized officers of other contracting parties. Authorizes such officers to board a vessel involved in damage to another vessel and its gear, and to offer to assist parties involved to reach a settlement, enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. Provides a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for the first offense, and not more than $5,000 for the second offense for any person or vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States who violates provisions of the Convention. Provides a maximum $5,000 fine or imprisonment of not more than 3 years or both for any person on a U.S. vessel within the Convention area who fails to comply or prevents others from complying with requirements imposed by Fisheries Conduct Officers. Imposes maximum $25,000 fine and/or 3 years imprisonment for subsequent offenses committed within five years of any previous offense. Provides for the forfeiture of fishing gear involved in a subsequent violation in a separate civil action. Provides for arrest and search without warrant, for execution of warrant or process, for issuance of warrants, and for seizure of fishing gear involved and disposition of property so seized. States that with property subject to in rem process the marshal or other officer may stay execution or discharge property if process has been already leveied where the claimant puts up a bond or stipulation for double the value of the property with sufficient surety to be approved by a judge of the district court with jurisdiction of the offense. Provides that in a proceeding where a person in violation of the provisions of the Convention by causing personal injury or damage to property, and where there remains uncompensated damage which resulted from that violation the value of which does not substantially exceed $2,500, the court may give an additional judgment in an amount not to exceed $2,500 as compensation to be paid to the injured party. Provides for, in the absence of agreement among Contracting Parties concerning the resolution of disputes arising between a national of another Contracting Party and a person or persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States as to damaged gear or damage to vessels resulting from entaglement of gear, for the appointment of a review board to examine the facts surrounding referred disputes. States that the review board shall consist of at least three members, a majority of whom must agree on any decision rendered. Specifies that the rules of decision for the review board will be the terms of the Convention and, to the extent not inconsistent therewith, the admiralty law of the United States and the international law of the sea. Provides that the decision of the review board will have the force and effect of a binding agreement between the parties which shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.
United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1973
Provides, under the Communications Act, that licenses for the operation of a broadcast station shall be issued for a term of five years. Requires applicants for renewals of broadcasting licenses to (1) be legally, financially, and technically, qualified to hold such a license; (2) be substantially attuned to the needs and interests of the public in its service area; and (3) afford reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance. Sets forth the procedure to be followed when a renewal application is challenged by a petition to deny or by a competing application for the same broadcast service.
United States · United States Congress · 16 April 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 hereafter "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 extinction or will likely become threatened 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 on 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 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 captivity 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 purposes 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 multilateral 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 · 16 April 1973
Extends the construction-subsidy provisions of the Merchant Marine Act through 1976. Provides that the construction differential subsidy shall be equal to or less than 39 percent in fiscal 1974, 37 percent in fiscal 1975, and 35 percent in fiscal 1976. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1152 (a))
United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1973
Atlantic Tunas Convention Act - Provides that the United States shall be represented at the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas by not more than three commissioners. Directs the commissioners to appoint an advisory committee. Authorizes the Secretary of State to receive on behalf of the United States reports, requests, and other communications of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas and to act directly thereon. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to administer and enforce all of the provisions of the convention, this Act, and regulations issued pursuant thereto. Makes it unlawful for any master or other person in charge of a fishing vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to engage in fishing in violation of any regulation adopted pursuant to this Act, or for any person knowingly to ship, transport, purchase, sell, offer for sale, import, export, or have in custody, possession, or control any fish taken or retained in violation of such regulations. Makes it unlawful for the master or any person in charge of any fishing vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or any person on board such vessel to fail to make, keep, or furnish any catch returns, statistical records, or other reports as are required by regulations adopted pursuant to this Act to be made, kept, or furnished. Makes it unlawful for the master or any person in charge of any fishing vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to refuse to permit any person authorized to enforce the provisions of this Act any any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, to board such vessel and inspect its catch, equipment, books, documents, records, or other articles or question the persons on board in accordance with the provisions of this Act, or the convention, as the case may be, or to obstruct such officials in the execution of such duties. Imposes fines for violations of this Act. Provides enforcement procedures to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. 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 hereafter "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 extinction or will likely become threatened 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 on 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 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 captivity 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 purposes 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 multilateral 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 · 11 April 1973
Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire certain lands and interests therein adjacent to the exterior boundaries of the White Mountain National Forest in the State of New Hampshire for addition to the national forest system.
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1973
Lobster Conservation and Control Act - States that it is the purpose of this Act to provide for effective control of lobster fisheries on the Continental Shelf of the United States until such time as the United States can enter into an appropriate treaty or treaties providing for such control. Includes lobster as a Continental Shelf fishery resource within the meaning of the Act entitled an Act to prohibit fishing in the territorial waters of the United States and in certain other areas by vessels other than vessels of the United States and by persons in charge of such vessels. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 1085(a))
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1973
Designates the Secretary of Defense, rather than the Secretaries of the Army and the Navy, as the person entitled under the Communications Act of 1934 to receive official notice of the filing of applications in the common carrier service and to provide notice to the Secretary of State where under such applications involve service to foreign points.
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1973
International Commerce Service Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the International Commerce Service of the United States within the Department of Commerce which shall consist of professional and nonprofessional staff members. Provides that, upon the request of the Secretary, the Secretary of State shall accredit positions for economic and commercial diplomatic missions, the total number of which positions shall not exceed five hundred. Provides that officers of the Service attached or assigned to United States diplomatic missions will be designated as commercial minister, counselor, attache, officer and such other titles as may be prescribed by the Secretary. Requires the President to prescribe regulations to insure that the official activities of personnel assigned abroad pursuant to this Act are carried on: (1) in accordance with the instructions of the Secretary; and (2) in coordination with other representatives of the United States Government in each country, under the leadership of the chief of the United States diplomatic mission. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe training programs, establish training facilities and provide training by contract or otherwise for officers of the Service or other personnel in the United States or abroad. Provides that no person shall be eligible for appointment as an officer in the service unless such person is an American citizen. Provides for the transfer to the Service, without examination, of personnel from the Foreign Service of the United States and of qualified personnel from the Department of Commerce. Authorizes to be appropriated $31,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1974 and 1975 to carry out the purpose of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1973
Requires that any Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission must be a citizen of the United States and have no other employment, or business. Directs that the Commissioner be bipartisan and prohibits any Commission from having any interest in the broadcasting field.
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1973
Provides that any person pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934 who: (1) willfully or repeatedly fails to operate a radio station substantially as set forth in a license, permit or other instrument or authorization; (2) willfully or repeatedly fails to observe any of the provisions of this Act or of any certificate, rule, regulation, or order of the Federal Communications Commission prescribed under authority of this Act or under authority of any agreement, treaty or convention binding on the United States; or (3) violates specified sections of such Act or specified sections of title 18 of the United States Code (Crimes and Criminal); shall forfeit to the United States a sum not to exceed $2,000. States that such forfeiture liability shall not attach to any person unless a written notice of apparent liability shall have been issued by the Commission, and such notice has been received by such person or the Commission shall have sent such notice by registered or certified mail to the last known address of such person. Specifies instances under which no forfeiture liability shall not attach. Provides that the total forfeiture imposed for the acts or omissions set forth in any notice of apparent liability issued hereunder shall not exceed: (1) in the case of a common carrier subject to this Act, a broadcast station licensee or permittee, or a person engaged in distributing to the public other program services by wire if such activity is the subject of Commission regulation, $20,000; and (2) in the case of any person, $5,000.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1973
Deducts from the gross tonnage of every vessel of the United States that space occupied by machinery used exclusively to separate, clarify, or purify a ship's own slop oil mixture or tank-clearning residue or other waste materials, or tanks used exclusively for the carriage of such slop oil mixture, tank-cleaning residue or other waste materials, including sewage, and space occupied by any tank or tanks used exclusively for the carriage of such slop oil mixture, tank-cleaning residue or other waste materials, but not to exceed a maximum space deduction established by regulation. Provides that the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall issue regulations to define the slop oil mixtures, cleaning residue, and waste materials, establish the maximum deductions which may be made, and define the manner in which the spaces shall be used and marked.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1973
Provides that upon application therefor a broadcast license may be renewed by the Federal Communication Commission from time to time for a term not to exceed five years if the Commission finds that public interest, convenience and necessity would be served thereby. States that in any hearing involving an application for renewal of a broadcasting license, if the applicant for renewal makes a prima facie showing that its broadcasting service during the preceding license period: (1) has reflected a good-faith effort to serve, and demonstrated a responsiveness to, the needs and interest of its area; and (2) that the operation of the station has not otherwise been characterized by serious deficiencies, then the burden of proof with respect to any petition to deny such application or any other application for the same broadcasting service shall be upon the petitioner or competing applicant to show that it would not be in the public interest, convenience, and necessity to grant the application for renewal.
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1973
Occupational Safety and Health Act Amendments - Requires that when a proposed rule, which would establish a new occupational safety and health standard, or which would affect an existing standard, is published in the Federal Register, it shall be accompanied by a statement summarizing its economic impact on affected employers, including an estimate of the total cost which would be incurred by employers in each affected industry in complying with such rule. Provides that after a violation of an occupational safety and health standard has been abated an employer need not continue to post the citation for such violation at or near the site of the violation. Establishes a procedure whereby an employer receiving a citation can obtain a variance from the standard violated by persuading the Secretary that work procedures in operation at the time of the citation are equally effective in protecting his employees. Changes from mandatory to permissive the assessment of fines for serious violations. States that determining whether a fine should be assessed, due consideration would be given to the gravity of the violation, the good faith of the employer and the history of previous violations. Requires the Secretary of Labor to provide advice and technical assistance through consultation at the work sites of employers who have 100 or fewer employees, and who request such assistance.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973
Intervention on the High Seas Act - Implements the International Convention Relating to Intervention on the High Seas. Permits the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to take whatever action he deems necessary to prevent, mitigate, or eliminate a threat of oil pollution resulting from a maritime accident beyond the coastal States territorial sea. Requires that there be an express determination by the Secretary that there exists a grave and imminent danger to the coast line or related interests of the United States from pollution or threat of pollution of the sea by oil before such authority is exercised. Provides the necessary regulatory and enforcement powers for carrying out the purpose of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to use the revolving fund established pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as a means of funding extraordinary Federal activities under this Act. Specifies those limits within which the Secretary must act and those criteria upon which action should be taken.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973
Provides for criminal penalties for all who knowingly and willfully refuse or fail to file required reports, keep required data, or falsify records under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. Provides criminal penalties for carriage of persons for compensation or hire without a certificate from the Secretary of Transportation. Increases the civil penalty limits for violations of the Act.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 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. 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 violation 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; and (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 · 1 March 1973
Authorizes the investment of the war risk insurance fund established for aircraft protection, under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, in securities of, or guaranteed by, the United States. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1536(a))
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973
Ratifies those payments made by the United States under the Federal Airport Act, for agreements that were entered into before September 21, 1961, and amended after September 21, 1961, but before January 21, 1969.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973
Oil Pollution Act Amendments - Adds to the list of definitions of actions covered by the Oil Pollution Act of 1961. Defines the term "instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content" as meaning the rate of discharge of oil in liters per hour at any instant divided by the speed of the ship in knots at the same instant. Defines the term "an oily mixture" as meaning a mixture with any oil content. Defines the meaning of distance from the nearest land for purposes of actions in the vicinity of Australia. Provides for construction requirements of ships covered by the Act which are built in the United States. Provides for a penalty of a $10,000 fine and/or up to one year imprisonment per violation by those who willfully discharge oil or oily mixture from a ship in violation of this Act (presently limited to a $2,500 fine and/or up to a one year imprisonment). (Amends 33 U.S.C. 1001-1015)
United States · United States Congress · 27 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)
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