United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1973
Petroleum Reserves and Import Policy Act - Title I: General Provisions - Provides that authority under this Act shall be exercised over the establishment and management of reserve producing and storage capacity for, and over any and all imports of, liquid and gaseous fuels, whether crude or processed. Creates a Petroleum Reserve and Import Policy Committee. Sets forth the membership of such Committee. Provides that there shall be a Petroleum Reserves and Imports Administration in the Department of the Interior, which shall be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, and which shall implement the decisions of the Committee and the provisions of this Act. Requires every importer, refiner, transporter, distributor, or marketer of fuels subject to the provisions of this Act to prepare such accounts, records of cost-accounting procedures, correspondence, memorandums, papers, books, and other records as the Secretary of the Interior may by rule and regulation prescribe as necessary or appropriate for purposes of the administration of this Act. Provides that the Committee shall prepare, have printed, and transmit to the Congress an annual report summarizing all actions taken under authority of this Act, with an analysis of their impact, and any recommendations the Committee may address to Congress for legislation regarding the matters governed by this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Department of the Interior such funds as are necessary for implementation of the provisions of this Act. Title II: Strategic Petroleum Reserve System - Creates a strategic petroleum reserve system for those fuels subject to the provisions of this Act, which shall be composed of the following programs: (1) petroleum industry storage reserve, (2) petroleum industry production reserve, and (3) national petroleum reserves. Authorizes the Secretary of Interior, under his existing authority to regulate for conservation purposes the development and production of oil and gas on Federal lands, including the Outer Continental Shelf, shall require holders of oil and gas leases on those lands to produce oil and/or gas from their wells at specified percentage, to be determined by the Committee of their maximum efficient rate (MER), in order to create reserve producing capacity as part of the petroleum industry production reserve. Creates a national petroleum reserve, which shall include (1) the naval petroleum reserves administered by the Secretary of the Navy; and (2) the storage of crude oil in natural geological formations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy with the consultation and assistance of the Secretary of Interior, to conduct a program of exploration for oil and gas on the naval petroleum reserves in order to determine the oil and gas resources therein which might be producible as part of the national petroleum reserve. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Department of Defense $20,000,000 in fiscal year 1974, $50,000,000 in fiscal year 1975, and $50,000,000 in fiscal year 1976, for the exploration program. Title III: Oil and Gas Import Regulation - Provides that the Committee shall from time to time classify liquid and gaseous fuels by kind and source according to the risk to the United States of their total or partial interruption, for reasons which may include but are not necessarily limited to natural disaster war international political confrontations short of war sabotage insurrection or political instability, or disputes over prices or other conditions of production, sales, or delivery. States that every person who imports into the United States fuels subject to the provisions of this Act, except exempt imports, shall have in his possesssion an import license, issued by the Secretary of Interior, under the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations of the Committee, specifying the kind, quantity, and source of fuel to be imported. Provides that import licenses issued under this Act shall be freely exchangeable, transferrable, or negotiable, but all exchanges, transfers, or sales or import licenses shall be promptly filed and recorded with the Administration under its rules and regulations.
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 · 12 April 1973
Enables domestic growers or canners of seasonal fruits or vegetables or of fruit juices, fruit nectars, or fruit drinks prepared from such seasonal fruits, which were packed in hermetically sealed containers and sterilized by heat, to secure adjudication of claims for losses in the Court of Claims arising from the actions relating to cyclamic acid taken by the United States under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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
Export Expansion Act - Title I: Trade Development Corps - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to undertake a program in the International Commerce Administration established in title VII of this Act for the recruitment and training of a Trade Development Corps to consist of not more than five hundred United States citizens. Provides that the function of the Corps shall be to supplement existing Federal and private programs for developing and expanding foreign trade markets for United States goods and services by providing a readily available source of qualified personnel for undertaking specific projects or assignments including: (1) serving with a trade mission, or making indepth studies of types of markets indicated by trade mission findings; (2) making market analyses or studies; (3) serving with an overseas mission of the United States; (4) assisting in the preparation for, or the development of market leads from, industry exhibitions in foreign trade centers; (5) assisting United States Government personnel in developing a closer integration of foreign aid and trade; and (6) investigating major proposed foreign purchasing of construction projects in the interest of expanding outlets for United States goods and services. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to members of the Corps accepting assignments under this title. Provides that each such grant shall be sufficient to defray the necessary travel and living expenses of the member and his family and to provide a moderate compensation while engaged in carrying out his assignment. Provides that the Corps shall be headed by a Director appointed by the Secretary for a term of four years. Authorizes the Director to appoint an Assistant Director who shall perform such functions as the Director may prescribe. Authorizes to be appropriated $4,100,000 for each of the fiscal years 1974 and 1975 to carry out the purposes of this title. Title II: Grants to State and Local Governments - Authorizes the Secretary, upon application, to make grants to States, municipalities, or regional or local government agencies for projects designed to carry out the purposes of this Act if he determines that such projects will facilities and are likely to result in an increase in United States exports of goods and services. Provides that no grants shall be made under this title unless the Secretary determines that matching funds will be made available from non-Federal sources. Provides that the Secretary shall prescribe such rules, regulations, and procedures as he may deem necessary for the administration of this title. Requires each recipient to keep such records as the Secretary may determine necessary. Authorizes the Secretary or the Comptroller General to have access to such records for the purpose of audit and examination. Authorizes to be appropriated $5,300,000 for each of the fiscal years 1974 and 1975 to carry out the purposes of this title. Title III: Export Training Program - Authorizes the Secretary to conduct educational and training programs to: (a) train new and potential exporters, their employees, and such other persons as the Secretary deems appropriate, in technical export problems, including but not limited to: (a) transportation and documentation problems, currency and credit restrictions, financing, tariff and nontariff barriers, and the like, (b) provide information on export and marketing techniques, (c) familiarize new and potential exporters and their employees with previous United States experience in selected markets, and (d) introduce new and potential exporters and their employees to the services and programs maintained by the Department of Commerce and other departments and agencies of the United States Government. Provides that the Secretary shall charge a fee sufficient to cover not less than one-half and not more than two-thirds of the total cost of the program for each participant. Authorizes to be appropriated $800,000 for each of the fiscal years 1974 and 1975 to carry out the purposes of this title. Title IV: Regional American Merchandise Centers - Creates a Regional American Merchandise Center program which, for the first three years after the date of enactment of this Act, shall be limited to five Regional United States Merchandise Centers. Provides that the functions of the Centers shall be to serve as a storage, distributional and service headquarters for small, medium-sized or new-to-export exporters engaged in markets in developing nations and to provide a comprehensive range of services to such exporters. Requires the Secretary to establish a schedule of variable fees for such services on the basis of export history, size of the exporter, and export potential. Authorizes to be appropriated $2,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 1974 and 1975 to carry out the purpose of this title. Title V: Joint Export Associations - Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cost-sharing contract with an export group to foster, promote, and develop the export trade of the United States if the following criteria are satisfied: (1) the export activity to be carried on must be additional to that which might be otherwise undertaken by the export group; (2) the cost shared by the Secretary must be incurred on behalf of the export group in carrying on export trade; and (3) the Secretary's share of any costs does not exceed 50 percent. Authorizes to be appropriated $25,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1974 and 1975 to carry out the purposes of this title. Title VI: Documentation; Administration and Enforcement - Requires the Secretary, in order to facilitate international trade and to eliminate paperwork required in the conduct of such trade, to design rules and regulations, reporting requirements, recordkeeping, furnishing and compilation of data, and the like in such a manner as to reduce the cost of administration, reporting, recordkeeping, and export documentation required under this Act. Title VII: Reorganization and Requirement for Authorization - Establishes in the Department of Commerce an International Commerce Administration which shall be headed by an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for International Business and a Domestic Commerce Administration which shall be headed by an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Domestic Business. Provides that the Assistant Secretaries appointed pursuant to this title shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that there shall be in the International Commerce Administration a Bureau of Trade Promotion, the International Commercial Service, the Trade Development Corps, a Bureau of Policy, Planning, and Administration, and such other organizational units as the Secretary deems proper for the performance of the functions delegated to the Administration. Requires the Secretary, in conjunction with the International Commerce Administration, to submit to the Congress not later than ninety days after the end of each calendar year a report on export promotion activities during the preceding calendar year. Provides that such report shall include a statement of our national export goals, priorities, plans, and an analysis of the balance of trade, together with an assessment of the progress made toward the attainment of these trade objectives.
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1973
Authorizes fiscal year 1974 appropriations for the Coast Guard for the procurement of vessels, the construction of shore and offshore establishments, and for bridge alterations. Prescribes the Coast Guard a end-year strength for active duty personnel. Sets forth the Coast Guard military student loads.
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
Tariff Simplification and Freight Rate Disparities Act - Requires the Federal Maritime Commission, within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, to publicly propose regulations for comment by interested parties and after consideration of such comments to adopt a system of uniform classifications and description of commodities to be used by all common carriers by water in foreign commerce and all conferences of such carriers, when filing any rate, charge, or tariff with the Commission. Provides that within 60 days after the adoption of such system the Commission shall propose regulations requiring all common carriers by water and all conferences of such carriers when filing any outbound or inbound rate or charge with the Commission to file a rate or charge for the movement of the commodity in the opposite direction.
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
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 · 5 April 1973
International Economic Impact Assessment Act - Requires that each agency of the Federal Government shall include in each recommendation of or report on any Federal action or proposal which significantly affects or could affect international economic relations, the balance of payments, the balance of trade of the United States, a detailed statement by the responsible official of such agency on the probable international economic consequence of such action.
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 · 5 April 1973
Foreign Procurement Practices Act - Establishes the Commission of Foreign Procurement Practices which shall be composed of seven members appointed by the President for the life of the Commission. Sets forth the administrative powers of the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall review the procurement practices of foreign governments and the Government of the United States as they affect the business opportunities for foreign firms. States that the Commission shall evaluate such practices to determine whether United States firms have an opportunity abroad to secure government contracts equivalent to the opportunity afforded foreign firms operating in the United States to secure such contracts. Requires the Commission, not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the President and to the Congress. Terminates the Commission 60 days after the submission of such report. Authorizes to be appropriated $459,000 for fiscal year 1974, and $77,000 for fiscal year 1975, to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1973
Expands the definition of the term "export trade" under the Export Trade Act to include data, goodwill, insurance, technological know-how, services, facilities, or similar properties or services. Provides that the criminal provisions of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act shall not apply to the export trade-related activities of any association registered with the Federal Trade Commission under the Export Trade Act. Provides that specified sections of the Export Trade Act dealing with unfair methods of competition shall not apply to the export trade-related activities of a registered association. Authorizes the Commission to take such action as it deems proper to obtain compliance by an association with the recommendations of the Commission.
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1973
Establishes within the Department of State a Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental Affairs to be headed by an Assistant Secretary of State. Transfers to this Bureau those functions of the Department of State relating to oceans, environmental, fisheries, wildlife and conservation affairs.
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 · 22 March 1973
International Voyage Load Line Act - Directs the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to prescribe loadlines, the marking therof and associated condition surveys for vessels engaged in international voyages. Provides that the Secretary shall indicate the minimum freebord to which each vessel may be loaded, giving due consideration to, and making differentials for, the service, type, and character of each vessel. Permits the Secretary, with the consent of the Secretary of the Treasury, to utilize officers of the bureau of Customs to enforce this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to issue a loadline certificate upon completion of survey requirements and a finding that the loadline is positioned and marked in the manner prescribed. Authorizes the appointment of surveyors and the revocation of such appointment by the Secretary. Provides for the issuance of a certificate of exemption to a vessel, which is so entitled by virtue of an international agreement to which the United States is signatory. Provides for the recognition of loadlines required by foreign countries, when they are equally effective. Prohibits any vessel from being loaded so as to submerge the prescribed loadline. Authorizes the Secretary to detain any vessel which violates the provisions of this Act. Imposes various civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1973
California Corridor Feasibility Study Act - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to make an investigation and study for the purpose of determining the social advisability and economic practicability of a high-speed ground transportation system between the cities of Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego in the State of California. Provides that in carrying out such investigation and study the Secretary shall consider: (1) the various means of providing such transportation including those under development such as the tracked air cushion vehicle; (2) the cost of establishing such a system including any necessary right of way acquisition; (3) the environmental impact of such a system including the future environmental impact from air and other transportation if such a system is not established; and (4) such other matters as he deems appropriate. Provides that the Secretary of Transportation shall report the results of the investigation and study pursuant to this Act, together with his recommendations, to the President and the Congress as soon as practicable. Authorizes to be appropriated funds sufficient to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1973
Revises the Federal Aviation Act so as to: (1) establish a policy with respect to the use of United States air carriers for international movement by air of property procured, furnished or financed by the United States; (2) provide that whenever the United States shall procure, contract for, or otherwise obtain for its own account, or shall furnish to or for the account of any foreign nation without provisions for reimbursement, any property, within or without the United States, or shall advance funds or credits or guarantee the convertibility of foreign currencies in connection with the furnishing of such property, the appropriate agency or agencies shall take such steps as may be necessary to assure that such property whenever transported by air between a place in the United States and a place outside thereof or between two places both of which are outside the United States, shall to the fullest extent practicable be transported by air carriers holding proper authorization from the Civil Aeronautics Board to the extent such carriers are available at rates established under the Federal Aviation Act; (3) establish a policy with respect to the use of civil air carriers for international air movements of passengers and property by the Department of Defense; (4) provide that the civil air carriers holding proper authorization from the Civil Aeronautics board shall be used to the fullest extent practicable for all DOD movements of persons or property by air between a place inside the United States and a place outside thereof or between two places both of which are outside the United States, to the extent such carriers are available at rates established under the Federal Aviation Act; (5) provide that as a minimum at least 40 percent of the annual gross tonnage (measured in ton-miles) of all property moved by the Department of Defense by air between a place in the United States and a place outside thereof, or between two places both of which are outside the United States, shall be transported by United States civil air carriers participating in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet program and holding certificates of public convenience and necessity under Section 401 of the Federal Aviation Act to the extent such carriers are available at rates established under such Act; (6) provide that the provisions of this Act will be waived whenever the Congress by concurrent resolution or otherwise, or the President of the United States or the Secretary of Defense, declares that an emergency exists justifying a temporary waiver of the provisions of this section and so notifies the appropriate agencies and certificated air carriers.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1973
Full Benefits for Elderly Tenants Act - Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to disregard the increase in benefits under title II of the Social Security Act pursuant to Public Law 92-336 in determining eligibility or the amount of assistance under specified laws relating to low-income housing.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1973
Congressional Free Speech Act - Provides that no court or grand jury shall inquire of a Member or an aide either directly or indirectly into the protected legislative activities of a Member in a criminal proceeding without the Member's consent. Requires the Attorney General of the United States to personally approve the issuance of any subpena to a Member who is at that time serving in Congress, and to notify in writing that Member, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in the case of a Representative, and the President pro tempore of the Senate, in the case of a Senator, not less than forty-eight hours in advance of the issuance of the subpena. Provides that when an aide is served with a subpena which he has reason to believe may require his testimony on the protected legislative activity of a Member, the aide shall immediately inform that Member. Permits any Member to move in United States district court to quash any subpena issued by a court or grand jury in a criminal proceeding requiring him or an aide to appear to give testimony where the Member believes that the subpena seeks testimony about protected legislative activity. Sets forth the procedure for such a motion.
United States · United States Congress · 22 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 · 22 March 1973
Allows any Senator, or former Senator, to refuse to testify before any court or grant jury in a criminal proceeding concerning his legislative activity while a Member of the Senate. Prohibits an aide or former aide to a Senator or to a former Senator from testifying before a court or grand jury in a criminal prosecution in the performance of legislative activity by that Senator while he was a member of the Senate, unless otherwise instructed by that Senator. Provides that no memorial or other paper presented to the Senate, except original treaties, finally acted upon, shall be withdrawn from its files except by order of the Senate, except that when an act may pass for the settlement of any private claim, the Secretary is authorized to transmit to the officer charged with the settlement the papers on file relating to the claim, (contained in House Rule XXX). Provides that no memorial or other paper upon which an adverse report has been made shall be withdrawn from the files of the Senate unless copies thereof shall be left in the Office of the Secretary (presently contained in House Rule XXX). Requires a Senator to immediately notify the President Pro Tempore of any demands for testimony or documents made upon him or an aide which might fall within the provisions of this rule.
United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1973
National Energy Research and Development Policy Act - Title I: Coordination and Augmentation of Federal Support for Research and Development of Fuels and Energy - Declares it to be the policy of the Congress to establish and maintain a national program of research and development in fuels and energy adequate to meet specified objectives. Establishes an Energy Research Management Project which shall have a Chairman appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the duties of the Project, initiating: (1) to review the full range of Federal activities in and financial support for fuels and energy research and development, giving consideration to research and development being conducted by industry and other non-Federal entities, to determine the capability of ongoing research efforts to carry out the policies established by this Act and other relevant Federal policies, particulary the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; and (2) to formulate a comprehensive energy research and development strategy for the Federal Government which will expeditiously advance the policies established by this Act. Provides that in evaluating proposed opportunities for particular research and development undertakings pursuant to this title, the Management Project shall assign priority to types of projects listed in this title. Requires the President not later than five years from the date of this Act, if the authorities and duties of the Management Project are not reassigned to a permanent agency in the interim, to report to the Congress on his evaluation of the progress of fuels and energy research and development and his recommendation for further management of the Federal research and development programs. Provides that the Chairman shall keep the Congress fully and currently informed of all of the Management Project's activities and shall submit to the Congress an annual report. States that neither the Chairman nor any other member of the Management Project or his employees may refuse to testify before the Congress or to submit information to the legislative or appropriations committees of either House of the Congress. Authorizes to be appropriated $10,000,000 annually for the administrative expenses of the Management Project. Authorizes to be appropriated not to exceed $800,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and, subject to annual congressional authorizations, $800,000,000 for each of the four following fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this title with respect to energy research and development. Title II: Establishment of a Coal Gasification Corporation - Establishes the Coal Gasification Development Corporation. States that it shall be the function of the Corporation to select, on the basis of the best engineering information available, the two or more most technically, environmentally, and economically feasible methods for manufacturing substitute natural gas from coal. Authorizes the Corporation to design construct, operate, and maintain a demonstration-type facility for each such method selected in order to determine the technical, environmental, and economical feasibility thereof and to design, construct, operate, and maintain, for each such method demonstrated, which is technically and economically feasible, a fullscale, commercial-size facility to manufacture substitute natural gas from coal by such method. Provides that the Corporation shall transmit to the President of the United States and the Congress, annually, commencing one year from the date of the enactment of this Act, and at such other times as it deems desirable, a comprehensive and detailed report of its operations, activities, and accomplishments under this title. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation, for fiscal year 1974, the sum of $6,000,000, and for each of the next nine succeeding fiscal years such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. Title III: Establishment of a Shale Oil Development Corporation - States that it is the policy of the Federal Government to bring into being the technology for commercial development of shale oil as quickly as possible by establishing a Government-industry program jointly managed and funded to demonstrate commercial methods of producing environmentally acceptable fuels from shale oil. Establishes the Shale Oil Development Corporation which shall have a Board of nine Directors consisting of individuals who are citizens of the United States, of whom one shall be elected annually by the Board to serve as Chairman. States that it shall be the function of the Corporation to select on the basis of the best engineering information available, the two or more technically, environmentally, and economically feasible methods for producing a syncrude from shale oil. Authorizes the Corporation to design, construct, operate, and maintain a demonstration-type facility for each such method selected in order to determine the technical, environmental, and economical feasibility thereof and to design, construct, operate, and maintain, for each such method demonstrated, which is technically and economically feasible, a full-scale, commercial-size facility to produce a syncrude from shale oil by such method. Requires the Corporation to transmit an annual report to the President and the Congress and at such time to submit such legislative recommendations as it deems desirable. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation, for fiscal year 1974, the sum of $5,000,000 and for each of the next seven succeeding fiscal years such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. Title IV: Establishment of an Advanced Power Cycle Development Corporation - Establishes the Advanced Power Cycle Development Corporation which shall have a Board of nine Directors consisting of individuals who are citizens of the United States, of whom one shall be elected annually by the Board to serve as Chairman. States that it shall be the function of the Corporation to select, on the basis of the best engineering information available, the two or more most technically, environmentally, and economically feasible methods for producing electricity at high efficiencies using advanced power cycles with minimum adverse environmental impacts using coal. Authorizes the Corporation to design, construct, operate, and maintain a demonstration-type facility for each such method selected in order to determine the technical and economical feasibility thereof and to design, construct, operate, and maintain, for each such method demonstrated, which is technically and economically feasible a full-scale commercial-size facility to produce electricity from coal by such mehtod. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation for fiscal year 1974, the sum of $6,500,000, and for each of the next nine succeeding fiscal years, such sums as may be necessary. Title V: Establishment of a Geothermal Energy Development Corporation - Establishes the Geothermal Energy Development Corporation which shall have a Board of nine Directors consisting of individuals who are citizens of the United States, of whom one shall be elected annually by the Board to serve as Chairman. States that it shall be the function of the Corporation, on the basis of the best geologic information and after field exploration, to select suitable sites for the construction of two or more demonstration installations to develop technologies for the generation of steam and electric power from geothermal resources. Authorizes the Corporation to operate a full scale commercial-size facility to produce electricity from geothermal energy. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation, for fiscal year 1974, the sum of $8,000,000, and for each of the next fourteen succeeding fiscal years such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. Title VI: States that it is the policy of the Federal Government to bring into being the technology for commercial development of coal liquefaction processes as quickly as possible by establishing a Government-industry program jointly managed and funded to demonstrate commercial methods of producing synthetic liquid petroleum products from coal. Establishes the Coal Liquefaction Corporation which shall have a Board of nine Directors consisting of individuals who are citizens of the United States, of whom one shall be elected annually by the Board to serve as Chairman. States that it shall be the function of the Corporation to select, on the basis of the best engineering information available, the two or more technically, environmentally, and economically feasible methods for producing synthetic liquid petroleum products from coal. Authorizes the Corporation to design, construct, operate, and maintain a demonstration-type facility for each such method selected in order to determine the technical, environmental, and economical feasiblity thereof and to design, construct, operate, and maintain, for each such method demonstrated, which is technically and economically feasible, a full-scale, commercial-size facility to produce synthetic fuel from coal by such method. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation, fiscal year 1974, the sum of $7,500,000, and for each of the next eleven succeeding fiscal years, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1973
Extends the provisions of the National Sea Grant College and Program Act through fiscal year 1976 and authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of such Act. Sets forth, circumstances under which the Secretary of Commerce may grant payments in excess of 66 2/3 percent for supporting programs relating to the development of marine resources. Authorizes the Secretary to undertake, through the National Sea Grant College Program, a study of the means of sharing, through cooperative programs with other nations, the results of marine research useful in the exploration, development, conservation, and management of marine resources. Requires the Secretary shall submit to the President and to the Congress the results and findings of such study, including specific recommendations, not later than June 30, 1974.
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1973
Provides that members of the advisory committee appointed pursuant to the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Act of 1950 shall be paid for specified expenses incurred incident to the performance of their duties under such Act. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 983)
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1973
Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations during the fiscal year 1974 for procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, tracked combat vehicles, torpedoes, and other weapons, and research, development, test and evaluation for the Armed Forces. Prescribes the authorized personnel strength for each active duty component and of the Selected Reserve of each Reserve component of the Armed Forces.
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1973
Provides for a two-year period of limitations under the Federal Communications Act in proceedings against carriers for the recovery of overcharges or damages not based on overcharges. (Amends 47 U.S.C. 415)
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1973
Authorizes the following fiscal year 1974 appropriations for maritime programs of the Department of Commerce: (1) $275,000,000 for acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of vessels; (2) $221,515,000 for payment of obligations incurred for ship operation subsidies; (3) $20,000,000 for research and development; (4) $3,773,000 for reserve fleet expenses; (5) $8,600,000 for maritime training at the Merchant Marine Academy; and (6) $2,427,000 for financial assistance to state marine schools. Authorizes additional supplemental amounts for employee benefits such as increases in salary and retirement pay.
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1973
Provides that the Federal Communications Commission may waive or modify the requirement that a licensee's radio transmitting apparatus be operated by an operator licensed under the Federal Communications Act when the broadcaster is engaged primarily in the function of rebroadcasting the signals of broadcast stations. (Amends 47 U.S.C. 318)
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1973
Rolling Stock Utilization and Financing Act - Title I: National Rolling Stock Information Service and Federal Railroad Equipment Obligation Insurance Fund - States that the purposes of this Act is: (1) to improve the utilization and distribution of rolling stock to meet the needs of commerce, users, shippers, the national defense, and the consuming public; (2) to assist railroads in acquiring additional rolling stock to provide fast and expeditious service to meet the increasing demands of the Nation's economy; and (3) to assist in achieving full employment by insuring adequate equipment necessary to transport the products of American industry. Defines the terms used in this Act. Creates a Federal Railroad Equipment Obligation Insurance Fund to be used to insure the interest on, and the unpaid principal balance of, any equipment obligation determined eligible for insurance. Establishes a Board to administer this Fund. Requires the Board before insuring any equipment obligation to determine in writing that specified limitations and conditions are met, including: (1) that the equipment obligation is secured by rolling stock to be financed or refinanced thereby; (2) that the terms of the equipment obligation require full payment within fifteen years from the date thereof; and (3) that the financing or refinancing of the rolling stock is justified by the present and future demand for transportation services to be rendered by the railroad or car-pooling company for which the rolling stock is procured. Authorizes the Board to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury if at any time the moneys in the fund are not sufficient to pay any amount under an agreement entered into under this section. Allows the Board to consent to the modification of the provisions of an equipment obligation as to rate of interest, time of payment of interest or principal, security, or the terms and conditions or any contract of insurance entered into pursuant to this Act. Requires the transactions of the Board to be audited by the Comptroller General in accordance with such rules and regulations as he may prescribe and requires a report to be made to the Congress. Title II: To Improve Utilization - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to design and assist railroads in establishing a national rolling stock information system. Provides that such system shall facilitate equitable distribution and economic utilization of rolling stock by furnishing information to railroads, shippers, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the public about rolling stock with respect to physical characteristics, origin, destination, location, availability for future loadings, and such other information as determined useful. Requires a semiannual report to Congress on progress under this title. Relieves persons contracting for the design of a national information system or the use of such information from the antitrust laws with respect to such contract. Authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for purposes of this provision. Requires the Secretary to develop an index measuring the degree of utilization of freight cars, and to publish such index at least quarterly together with a report setting forth the changes in such utilization and the causes thereof. Requires the Interstate Commerce Commission to publish a report on utilization of freight cars thirty days after each report by the Secretary. Provides for a study by the Secretary, with legislative recommendations, on the utilization of freight cars and means to improve such utilization. Provides for a study on the use of abandoned railroad trackage and rights-of-way as recreational trails and camp sites. Title III: Rolling Stock Authority - Authorizes the establishment of a corporation known as the Rolling Stock Authority if substantial progress in freight car supply and utilization has not been made within three and one-half years of enactment of this Act. States that the purposes of the Authority shall be to acquire, maintain, and provide rolling stock, to manage a pool of such rolling stock, and to employ innovative concepts for equitable distribution and efficient use of such rolling stock to meet the needs of the national economy. Provides that the Authority shall have a Board of eleven Directors, consisting of the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of the Treasury, and nine members, to be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of specified railroad, labor, shipping, and consumer organizations. Empowers the Authority to adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its business; sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of its property and assets; build, own, and maintain rolling stock to be operated for the purpose of providing modern, efficient freight transportation of goods; and conduct research and development related to the purposes of this Act. Provides that every railroad shall pay to the Authority a per diem surcharge of fifty cents per car day on each general service freight car for each day that such a railroad incurs a car-hire charge for the use of such car. States that the levy shall continue until the Board of Directors determines that such sum as may be necessary for this Act but not less than $10,000,000 nor more than $30,000,000 will be due or will have been paid as of a certain date, whereupon the levy will cease. Requires the Authority to issue a negotiable interest-bearing debenture to each railroad in the amount of the per diem surcharge paid by such railroad. Empowers the Authority to incur debts for capital purposes. Permits the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase the obligations of the Authority guaranteed by the United States in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000,000. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 to acquire capital stock of the Authority; and such sums as may be necessary for the Secretary of the Treasury to pay the principal and interest on notes or obligations issued as guarantees under this section. Provides for the audit of expenditures under the Government Corporation Control Act. Requires a plan for the public sale of stock in the Authority, including a program to require refinancing, and to assure that the sale of the stock will result in a wide dispersion in the ownership of the stock. Requires the Authority to establish a national rolling stock information system within one year of enactment if such system is not in operation at the date of incorporation. Provides that the Authority shall establish charges for the use of rolling stock supplied by it, and shall establish terms and conditions governing the use of its equipment. States that the Authority shall be subject to the car service provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act, and the orders of the Commission thereunder to the extent applicable. Provides that the Authority may enforce compliance with any obligation owing to it under this Act by an appropriate civil action. Prohibits a railroad from refusing to transport general service freight cars owned by the Authority. Requires an annual report to the President and the Congress by the Authority on its activities under this Act. Title IV: General Provisions - Requires the Authority, in contracts under this Act: (1) to include equitable arrangements to protect the interests of individual employees affected in their employment by any such contract; (2) to conform to prevailing practices of the railroads and nonrailroads with rolling stock building and rebuilding facilities; and (3) to insure provailing wages for construction work.
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1973
Provides for the repayment of specified sums advanced to providers of services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (Health Insurance For The Aged) by June 30, 1974.
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1973
Extends authorizations for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in the amounts of $55,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, and $75,000,000 for fiscal year 1975. Authorizes $25,000,000 annually for fiscal years 1974-77 for construction grants for noncommercial educational televsion and radio broadcasting facilities.
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 · 28 February 1973
Automotive Transport Research and Development Act - Provides for, an immediate and intensive national research and development program to produce, within 3 years, a motor vehicle engine system that is clean, quiet, energy-efficient, safe, and suited to our existing patterns of life. Authorizes the Low-Emission Vehicle Certification Board to carry out the program under this Act. Specifies that the Board be an interagency group as defined in the Clean Air Act and be composed of representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Transportation, the Council of Environmental Quality and the General Services Administration. Authorizes the Board to develop vehicles which will comply with clean air standards and future emission standards that Congress may enact to protect the public health and welfare in high-population-density areas.
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Provides, under the Federal Trade Commission Act, that exclusive territorial arrangements in any trademarked licensing contract an agreement for the manufacture, distribution and sale of a trademarked food product shall not be deemed unlawful, provided: (1) that such product is in free and open competition with products of the same general class manufactured, distributed, and sold by others; (2) the licensee is in free and open competition with vendors of other products of the same general class; and (3) the licensor retains control over the nature and quality of such product in accordance with the provisions of the Trademark Act. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 41)
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Emergency Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Benefits Program Amendments - Provides for the permanent elimination of the 120 percent State "on" and "off" indicators which determines elibility for participation in the unemployment compensation benefits program. Provides that the number of workers who have exhausted their regular unemployment compensation benefits will be counted in determing the level of insured unemployment. Eliminates the requirement that a State which triggers out of the program must wait at least 13 weeks before it may requalify.
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1973
Makes it the sense of the Senat that the President of the United States: (1) should propose an immediate suspension on underground nuclear testing to remain in effect so long as the Soviet Union abstains from underground testing; and (2) should set forth promptly a new proposal to the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialists Republics and other nations for a permanent treaty to ban all nuclear tests.
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