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Bill· SS. 3638 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1976
Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to prohibit recepients of assistance under such Act from requiring reduced fare elderly passengers to waive, limit, or qualify any benefit, right, or privilege as a condition to such reduced fare. Requires each applicant for assistance under such Act to comply with regulations issued by the Secretary of Transportation to afford all elderly persons reduced fare ridership without regard to place of residence or domicile.
Bill· HRH.R. 14623 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Civil Aeronautics Board to grant exemptions from the requirements of such Act for all-cargo operations in interstate air transportation pending consideration of an application for initial certification under such Act if such exemption is in the public interest.
Bill· HRH.R. 14604 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1976
Air Service Improvement Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board to consider maximum reliance or competitive market forces in the airline industry as being in the public interest. Limits the Board's present authority to include limitations in certificates to engage in supplemental air transportation. Exempts air carriers which engage in interstate air transportation solely with aircraft below a specified passenger or cargo limit from being required to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity if the carrier conforms to such financial responsibility requirements as the Board may impose. Directs the Board, in the event an air carrier holding nonstop authority to engage in scheduled air transportation between any two points does not exercise such authority for at least 180 days during the preceding 12 months, to issue a certificate to an applicant to engage in nonstop air transportation between such points. Directs the Board, following the issuance of such a certificate, to institute a proceeding to determine whether the usused nonstop authority should be revoked. Authorizes specified types of air carriers to apply for certificates to engage in nonstop service between three additional pairs of points. Requires the Board to issue such certificate within 30 days unless the applicant is not fit, willing, or able to provide such service. Restricts the Board's authority to find that any proposed rate, fare, or charge is unjust or unreasonable on the basis it is too low or high. Sets forth time limitations for the determination of route applications by the Board.
Bill· HRH.R. 14582 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976
Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1970 to extend the demonstration program for winter navigation on the Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence Seaway System until June 30, 1979 (presently expires December 31, 1976). Increases the authorization for such program from $9,500,000 to $15,968,000.
Bill· HRH.R. 14583 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976
Entitles the foreign-built passenger vessel, "Cunard Adventurer," to be documented to engage in the coastwise passenger trade between ports in the State of Hawaii, and to engage in the coastwise passenger trade between ports on the western coast of the United States and specified ports in the State of Hawaii. Conditions such documentation upon the transfer of the ship to any citizen of the United States and compliance with the inspection laws of the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 14572 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976
Allegheny County Bridge Emergency Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to initiate projects to assist in the construction and replacement of bridge structures in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Stipulates that the Federal share of such projects shall equal 80 percent of the total project costs. Authorizes the appropriation of $125,000,000 from the Highway Trust Fund, to be divided equally over the five-year period from fiscal year 1977 through fiscal year 1981, inclusive, to pay such share.
Bill· HRH.R. 14564 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1976
Ocean Shipping Act - Amends the Shipping Act of 1916 to include controlled carriers within the coverage of such Act. Defines "controlled carrier" as one which is directly owned, or whose operating assets are directly owned, by any government other than a government whose vessels by treaty are accorded most-favored-nation treatment or national treatment by the United States. Directs that no controlled carrier shall maintain rates or charges or structures of rates or charges in its tareffs filed with the Commission that are above or below a level which is just and reasonable. Provides that in determining whether rates are reasonable, consideration shall be given to whether the rates or charges are below a level which is fully compensatory or above the level of rates or charges applicable to non-United States ports in countries adjacent to the United States so as to encourage diversion of cargo from United States ports. Requires controlled carriers filing rates or charges or structures of rates or charges to designate and retain a registered agent within the United States. Forbids any controlled carrier to establish rates or charges which have the purpose or the effect of diverting or selectively diverting cargo from a United States port to or through a non-United States port in a country adjacent to the United States in order to avoid the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,950,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· SS. 3602 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation, after consulting with the Secretaries of Defense and State and with the approval of the President, to provide insurance to air carriers for risks other than war risks if the Secretary finds that such insurance is unavailable in the commercial market on reasonable terms and conditions and if the President determines such insurance is needed to maintain air service required for reasons of foreign policy. Authorizes the Secretary to operate such expanded insurance program until May 7, 1981.
Bill· SS. 3594 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1976
Authorizes appropriations of $47,000,000 for the repair of highways in Montana and $40,000,000 for the repair of highways in Kentucky.
Bill· SS. 3599 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1976
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to undertake a demonstration project under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to provide for water-based mass transportation service from Jersey City, New Jersey, to the shore of Sandy Hook Bay, and from Keyport New Jersey, to the shore of Sandy Hook Bay.
Bill· HRH.R. 14479 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1976
Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1975 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study of freight transportation in the Midwest including the effects on railroads which could be caused by possible changes in the capacity of the lock system of the Mississippi River and the Illinois Waterway navigation system. Prohibits the expansion of the present lock capacity on the Mississippi or Illinois river prior to the submission of the Secretary's study to Congress one year from the enactment of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14475 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1976
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to undertake a demonstration project under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to provide for water-based mass transportation service from Jersey City, New Jersey, to the shore of Sandy Hook Bay, and from Keyport, New Jersey, to the shore of Sandy Hook Bay.
Bill· HRH.R. 14466 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1976
Requires that federally guaranteed loans to air carriers for the purchase of turbojet-powered aircraft only be made if such aircraft complies with specified noise standards.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 995 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1976
Grants a letter of marque to Donald H. Rolfs, commander of the privateer, Cormorant, belonging to the Down Jersey Marine Historical Society of the State of New Jersey.
Bill· SS. 3581 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1976
Establishes an Office of Maritime Affairs Coordinator in the Executive Office of the President to promote the development of the United States merchant marine. Creates the position of Maritime Affairs Coordinator to head the Office. Provides that it shall be the responsibility of the Coordinator to: (1) develop and recommend to the President and the Congress a national maritime strategy program; (2) coordinate all Federal maritime research programs; and (3) represent maritime interests in national transportation planning.
Bill· SS. 3584 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1976
Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1970 to extend the study of the winter navigation season for the Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence Seaway System until June 30, 1979 (presently December 31, 1976). Increases appropriations for such program to $15,684,000 (presently $9,500,000). Provides an allocation for Soo Locks operations.
Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 201 (94th)open
United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1976
Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to dredge New York Harbor in the vicinity of the South Street Seaport Museum, Manhattan, New York, to provide adequate docking for ships of Operation Sail. Authorizes the Secretary to use any funds presently available to him for operation and maintenance of navigation in New York Harbor.
Bill· HRH.R. 14330 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1976
Federal Aviation Act Amendments - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to define "charter trip" for purposes of such Act and to eliminate the terms "supplemental air carrier" and "supplemental air transportation." Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board, in the exercise and performance of its duties and powers, to regard a phased transition to an air transportation system which relies on competitive market forces as being in the public interest. Prohibits States or subdivisions thereof from enacting any legislation or regulation relating to any rates, routes or services in air transportation covered under such Act. Creates an additional operating authority for air carriers termed a "license" in addition to the present "certificates of public convenience and necessity." Directs the Board to issue licenses to applicants for all-cargo and overseas charter air transportation if such applicant is fit, willing, and able to perform such transportation. Exempts air carriers which operate aircraft solely below a specified passenger or cargo capacity from being required to obtain a certificate or license to engage in air transportation if such carrier conforms to the liability insurance requirements the Board may adopt. Authorizes the Board to increase such passenger or payload capacities in the public interest. Provides for a two-year period during which the Board may impose geographic or other restrictions or licenses issued pursuant to this Act to engage in all-cargo air transportation. States that such limitations shall terminate at the end of such period. Repeals the requirement that the Board conduct a hearing for applications for or modifications of certificates or licenses. Allows an air carrier to terminate any service required by its certificate by filing a 90 day notice of such proposed action with the Board and upon each community directly affected by such termination. Empowers the Board to temporarily suspend such termination in order to arrange for substitute service. States that no license to engage in air transportation shall be issued unless the applicant or air carrier involved complies with insurance regulations issued by the Board. Provides that any certificate in effect on the effective date of this Act which authorizes supplemental or all-cargo air transportation shall be deemed a license to engage in such transportation. Directs the Board to adopt rules establishing expedited procedures for the processing of applications for or modifications of certificates or licenses. States that such rules may include the automatic granting of applications for certificates to engage in interstate or overseas air transportation in specified types of situations to applicants of demonstrated fitness if such action is consistent with a progressive transition to a more competitive air transportation system. Directs the Board to establish procedural deadlines for the determination of certificates and licenses. Requires the Board to issue a public notice to all parties concerned setting forth the reasons for any inability to reach a decision by such deadline and to mandate new deadlines. Requires all air carriers to file tariffs with the Board and specifies the information to be included in such tariffs. Requires tariff changes to be filed 45 days before the proposed date of such change. Makes it the duty of certified air carriers to provide and furnish interstate and overseas air transportation of persons, property, and mail upon reasonable request therefor and to provide reasonable air service in connection with other air carriers. Prohibits any undue or unreasonable preference or discrimination regarding any particular person, port, or locality. Requires the filing of mail schedules with the Board and the Postmaster General. Prohibits any change in such schedules except upon ten days notice to the Postmaster General. Eliminates the Postmaster General's authority to require additional carrier schedules for the transportation of mail. Sets forth procedures for determining applications for approval of a consolidation, merger, purchase, lease, or acquisition of control for specified types of air carriers and individuals. Prohibits the Board from approving such transaction if it would restrain competition. Grants antitrust immunity to persons affected by specified types of orders issued by the Board. Authorizes the Board to exempt any person from the requirements of the Federal Aviation Act under specified circumstances. Authorizes the Board to dispense with oral evidentiary hearings required under this Act if there are no significant issues of material fact in the case which require such a hearing. States that before such action is taken the Board shall issue a show cause order requiring any individual opposing such dispensation to show why such action should not be taken. Empowers the Board to establish maximum and minimum fares for scheduled passenger service and mail transportation and to prescribe classifications and practices regarding air transportation rates. Specifies criteria the Board is to consider in exercising its powers with respect to air passenger and mail fares. Authorizes the Board to take immediate action regarding the economic regulation of air transportation without a hearing if it is of the opinion that an emergency exists requiring such action. Authorizes the Post Office to contract with air carriers for mail transportation if the service currently provided between any two points is inadequate.
Bill· HRH.R. 14316 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1976
Aircraft Noise Reduction and Airport Protection Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations prescribing noise standards for the operation of civil subsonic turbojet powered aircraft above a specified weight at any airport within the United States. States that such regulations shall provide for requirements of partial compliance at intervals prior to the end of a five-year period after the enactment of this Act. Prohibits the operation of aircraft which do not meet such requirements at the end of such five-year period. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to publish a list of the operators of noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes grants to such individuals to retrofit or replace such noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund of $300,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· SS. 3536 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1976
Federal Aviation Act Amendments - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to define "charter trip" for purposes of such Act and to eliminate the terms "supplemental air carrier" and "supplemental air transportation." Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board, in the exercise and performance of its duties and powers to regard a phased transition to an air transportation system which relies on competitive market forces as being in the public interest. Prohibits States or subdivisions thereof from enacting any legislation or regulation relating to any rates, routes or services in air transportation covered under such Act. Creates an additional operating authority for air carriers termed a "license" in addition to the present "certificates of public convenience and necessity." Directs the Board to issue such licenses to applicants for all-cargo and overseas charter air transportation if such applicant is fit, willing, and properly able to perform such transportation. Exempts air carriers which operate aircraft solely below a specified passenger or cargo capacity from being required to obtain a certificate or license to engage in air transportation if such carrier conforms to the liability insurance requirements the Board may adopt. Authorizes the Board to increase such passenger or payload capacities in the public interest. Provides for a two-year period during which the Board may impose geographic or other restrictions or licenses issued pursuant to this Act to engage in all-cargo air transportation. States that such limitations shall terminate at the end of such period. Repeals the requirement that the Board conduct a hearing for applications for or modifications of certificates or licenses. Allows an air carrier to terminate any service required by its certificate by filing a 90 day notice of such proposed action with the Board and upon each community directly affected by such termination. Empowers the Board to temporarily suspend such termination in order to provide for arrangements for substitute service. States that no license to engage in air transportation shall be issued unless the applicant or air carrier involved complies with insurance regulations issued by the Board. Provides that any certificate in effect on the effective date of this Act which authorizes supplemental or all-cargo air transportation shall be deemed a license to engage in such transportation. Directs the Board to adopt rules establishing expedited procedures for the processing of applications for or modifications of certificates or licenses. States that such rules may include the automatic granting of applications for certificates to engage in interstate or overseas air transportation in specified types of situations to applicants of demonstrated fitness if such action is consistent with a progressive transition to a more competitive air transportation system. Directs the Board to establish procedural deadlines for the determination of certificates and licenses. Requires the Board to issue a public notice to all parties concerned setting forth the reasons for any inability to reach a decision by such deadline and to mandate new deadlines. Requires all air carriers to file tariffs with the Board and specifies the information to be included in such tariffs. Requires tariff changes to be filed 45 days before the proposed date of such change. Makes it the duty of certified air carriers to provide and furnish interstate and overseas air transportation of persons, property, and mail upon reasonable request therefor and to provide reasonable air service in connection with other air carriers. Prohibits any undue or unreasonable preference or discrimination regarding any particular person, port, or locality. Requires the filing of mail schedules with the Board and the Postmaster General. Prohibits any change in such schedules except upon ten days notice to the Postmaster General. Eliminates the Postmaster General's authority to require additional carrier schedules for the transportation of mail. Sets forth procedures for determining applications for approval of a consolidation, merger, purchase, lease, or acquisition of control for specified types of air carriers and individuals. Prohibits the Board from approving such transaction if it would restrain competition. Grants antitrust immunity to persons affected by specified types of orders issued by the Board. Authorizes the Board to exempt any person from the requirements of the Federal Aivation Act under specified circumstances. Authorizes the Board to dispense with oral evidentiary hearings required under this Act if there are no significant issues of material fact in the case which requires such a hearing. States that before such action is taken the Board shall issue a show cause order requiring any individual opposing such dispensation to show why such action should not be taken. Empowers the Board to establish maximum and minimum fares for scheduled passenger service and mail transportation and to prescribe classifications and practices regarding air transportation rates. Specifies criteria which the Board is to consider in exercising its powers with respect to air passenger and mail transportation fares. Authorizes the Board to take immediate action regarding the economic regulation of air transportation without a hearing if it is of the opinion that an emergency exists requiring such action. Authorizes the Post Office to contract with air carriers for mail transportation if the service currently provided between any two points is inadequate.
Law· HRH.R. 14234 (94th)open
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1976
Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriation Act - Title I: Department of Transportation - Appropriates specified amounts to meet the necessary expenses for fiscal year 1977 of: (1) the Office of the Secretary of Transportation; (2) the Coast Guard; (3) the Federal Aviation Administration; (4) the Federal Highway Administration; (5) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (6) the Federal Railroad Administration; (7) the Urban Mass Transportation Administration; and (8) the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Title II: Related Agencies - Appropriates specified amounts to meet the necessary expenses for fiscal year 1977 of: (1) the National Transporation Safety Board; (2) the Civil Aeronautics Board; (3) the Interstate Commerce Commission; (4) the Panama Canal; (5) the United States Railway Association; and (6) the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Title III: General Provisions - Sets forth regulations and restrictions on the use of funds made available under this Act.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 979 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1976
Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to dredge New York Harbor in the vicinity of the South Street Seaport Museum, Manhattan, New York, to provide adequate docking for ships of Operation Sail. Authorizes the Secretary to use any funds presently available to him for operation and maintenance of navigation in New York Harbor.
Bill· HRH.R. 14220 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1976
Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to contract with air carriers to include cargo airlift characteristics in new civil aircraft and to modify existing aircraft to incorporate such characteristics in order to insure the availability of sufficient cargo capacity for national defense purposes in time of war or national emergency. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the Committees on Armed Services of the House and Senate regarding such program. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 9805)
Bill· HRH.R. 14202 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1976
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act to allow States, groups of States, or profitable railroads to acquire rail properties from the Consolidated Rail Corporation which were designated in the final system plan for conveyance to a profitable railroad and which were subsequently conveyed to the Corporation during a one-year period from the conveyance date. Requires the Corporation to maintain such rail properties in an equivalent condition to the condition on the date of conveyance for a one-year period. States that employees who accept employment by a State or profitable railroad under this Act shall be eligible for employee protection equivalent to the protection which would be applicable if such person were an employee of the Corporation.
Bill· HRH.R. 14207 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1976
Aircraft Noise Reduction and Airport Protection Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations prescribing noise standards for the operation of civil subsonic turbojet powered aircraft above a specified weight at any airport within the United States. States that such regulations shall provide for requirements of partial compliance at intervals prior to the end of a five-year period after the enactment of this Act. Prohibits the operation of aircraft which do not meet such requirements at the end of such five-year period. Directs the Secretary to publish a list of the operators of noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes grants to such individuals to retrofit or replace such noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund of a maximum of $300,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; $600,000,000 for fiscal year 1978; $900,000,000 for fiscal year 1979; and $1,200,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14153 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1976
Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to provide that amounts of excess earnings which result in a reduction of monthly Social Security benefits for a surviving spouse of a railroad employee shall not be used in making deductions from such survivor's benefits under the railroad retirement system.
Bill· HRH.R. 14125 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 June 1976
Requires the Consolidated Rail Corporation, during the one-year period after a conveyance date pursuant to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act, to maintain in a condition equivalent to the date of conveyance all rail properties designated in the final system plan for conveyance to a profitable railroad and subsequenty conveyed to the Corportation. Allows States or groups of States to acquire such rail properties of the Corporation during such one-year period. Authorizes an acquiring railroad to enter into a purchase agreement under such Act in the absence of an employment offer to the employees of the selling railroad. States that in such event the Corporation shall make an employment offer to such individuals and shall operate the subject railroad properties for a period not to exceed two months. Directs the acquiring railroad during such period to offer employment to employees of any selling railroad whom it needs for the operation of such rail properties.
Bill· HRH.R. 14118 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 June 1976
Small Communities Essential Air Transportation Service Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the Civil Aeronautics Board to insure that each community which was receiving scheduled interstate air transportation service on January 1, 1975, by an air carrier holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity, shall receive essential air transportation service until January 1, 1986.
Bill· SS. 3503 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 May 1976
Aircraft Noise Reduction and Airport Protection Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations prescribing noise standards for the operation of civil subsonic turbojet powered aircraft above a specified weight at any airport within the United States. States that such regulations shall provide for requirements of partial compliance at intervals prior to the end of a five-year period after the enactment of this Act. Prohibits the operation of aircraft which do not meet such requirements at the end of such five-year period. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to publish a list of the operators of noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes grants to such individuals to retrofit or replace such noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund of $300,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14027 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1976
Aircraft Noise Reduction and Airport Protection Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations prescribing noise standards for the operation of civil subsonic turbojet powered aircraft above a specified weight at any airport within the United States. States that such regulations shall provide for requirements of partial compliance at intervals prior to the end of a five-year period after the enactment of this Act. Prohibits the operation of aircraft which do not meet such requirements at the end of such five-year period. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to publish a list of the operators of noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes grants to such individuals to retrofit or replace such noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund of $300,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 13976 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1976
Provides that the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 shall govern annuity, supplemental annuity, and benefit claims currently governed by the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 for those individuals who did not become eligible for such benefits until December 31, 1974.
Bill· SS. 3453 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1976
Title I: Aircraft Sabotage Act of 1975 - Revises the description of Federal offenses related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities, adding the offense of knowingly communicating false information which endangers the safety of an aircraft in flight. Enumerates offenses in violation of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation and subjects violators to a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment for not more than 20 years, or both. Prohibits imparting or conveying a threat to do specified felonious acts related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities where there is apparent determination and will to carry the threat into execution. Subjects violators to a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. Title II: Aircraft Piracy Amendments of 1975 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to subject anyone who knowingly communicates false information regarding an attempt to do specified criminal acts related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 which is recoverable in a civil action brought in the name of the United States. Prohibits unauthorized persons from carrying a concealed deadly or dangerous weapon when boarding an aircraft. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000. Subjects anyone who willfully and maliciously, or with reckless disregard for human life, knowingly communicates false information regarding an attempt to do specified criminal acts related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities to a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 31, 32; Adds 18 U.S.C. 32A, 36; Amends 28 U.S.C. 1395)
Bill· HRH.R. 13872 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 May 1976
Requires the Consolidated Rail Corporation, during the one-year period after a conveyance date pursuant to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act, to maintain in a condition equivalent to the date of conveyance all rail properties designated in the final system plan for conveyance to a profitable railroad and subsequenty conveyed to the Corportation. Allows States or groups of States to acquire such rail properties of the Corporation during such one-year period. Authorizes an acquiring railroad to enter into a purchase agreement under such Act in the absence of an employment offer to the employees of the selling railroad. States that in such event the Corporation shall make an employment offer to such individuals and shall operate the subject railroad properties for a period not to exceed two months. Directs the acquiring railroad during such period to offer employment to employees of any selling railroad whom it needs for the operation of such rail properties.
Bill· HRH.R. 13809 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1976
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to provide that any citizen of the United States may apply to the Secretary of Commerce for aid in developing and constructing a nuclear ship for operation in the commerce of the United States. Provides that before the Secretary grants such aid specified conditions must be met by the applicant, including assurances that the nuclear ship, as designed, appears capable of continued safe operation and that such design either embodies a significant departure from the design of existing nuclear ships which may lead to a significant reduction in the cost of constructing or operating future nuclear ships, or is one of a class of nuclear ships and is necessary for a demonstration of the commercial viability of that class. Specifies the types of aid which the Secretary is authorized to offer, including: (1) payment to the contractor (not the applicant) for the cost of developing a proposed nuclear ship; (2) agreements to protect a nuclear ship project from the noncommercial risks associated with the nuclear aspects of such a project; (3) supplying nuclear material or training of crews for nuclear ships; and (4) insuring the creation of a mortgage or lien on a nuclear ship. Requires applicants to agree: (1) to pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the aid granted plus interest; (2) to pay a percentage allowance adequate to cover administrative costs; (3) to execute a preferred mortgage on the nuclear ship; and (4) not to transfer ownership or to lease such ship without the consent of the Secretary. Requires that all ships whose development, construction, or operation is aided by this Act shall be constructed in a shipyard within the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 13814 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1976
Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to require that any mass transportation under such Act comply with specified notice and hearing requirements before the establishment or change of any fare or service which substantially affects the community.
Bill· HRH.R. 13783 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1976
Aircraft Noise Reduction and Airport Protection Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations prescribing noise standards for the operation of civil subsonic turbojet powered aircraft above a specified weight at any airport within the United States. States that such regulations shall provide for requirements of partial compliance at intervals prior to the end of a five-year period after the enactment of this Act. Prohibits the operation of aircraft which do not meet such requirements at the end of such five-year period. Directs the Secretary to publish a list of the operators of noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes grants to such individuals to retrofit or replace such noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund of a maximum of $300,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; $600,000,000 for fiscal year 1978; $900,000,000 for fiscal year 1979; and $1,200,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 13742 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1976
Air Transportation Act - Title I: General Provisions - Defines terms, under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, for purposes of such Act to expand charter air transportation. Requires the Civil Aeronautics Board in the exercise of its duties to consider regulation of the airline industry in a manner that encourages reliance on price and service competition as being in the public interest. States that the provisions of this title shall become effective upon the enactment of this Act. Title II: Revision of Present Regulation and Limitations to Foreign Air Transportation - Redesignates title IV (Air Carrier Economic Regulations) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 as title IV-A (Economic Regulation: Foreign Air Transportation). Makes such newly designated title applicable only to the regulation of foreign air transportation. Requires the Civil Aeronautics Board to act on applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity within 240 days of the filing date of such application. Permits air carriers to hold both scheduled and supplemental certificates. Prohibits the Board from imposing closed-door, single-plane, mandatory stop, or long haul restrictions on new certificates or as an amendment to existing certificates. Prohibits the Board from imposing specified restrictions on charter service. Eliminates the authority of the Postmaster General to compel air carriers to perform additional air service to carry mail. Sets forth the effective dates of the provisions of this title. Title III: Economic Regulation of Domestic Aviation: Subtitles IV-B-(Permanent) and IV-C-(Transitional) - Adds subtitles IV-B (Permanent Provisions Relating to Interstate and Overseas Air Transportation) and IV-C (Transitional Provisions Relating to Interstate and Overseas Air Transportation) to the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. Limits the provisions of IV-B to the regulation of interstate and overseas air transportation. Provides for the issuance of new "certificates of fitness" to replace the "certificate of public convenience and necessity." Prohibits air carriers from engaging in interstate or overseas air transportation without such certificate. Requires the Board to dispose of an application for such certificate within 180 days of its filing. States that such certificates shall authorize the holder to engage in scheduled and supplemental interstate and overseas air transportation between any points and shall not restrict the type, nature, or frequency of such service. Authorizes the Board to suspend or revoke such certificates after a hearing if the holder has failed to meet its obligation to maintain its fitness, willingness, or ability to perform the air transportation for which it has applied. Allows the Board to immediately suspend such certificate for up to 30 days without a hearing or notice if such suspension is required in the public interest. Prohibits the transfer of any certificate. Requires air carriers to comply with Board regulations relating to the filing and approval of insurance plans for injuries to persons or property resulting from the operation or maintenance of aircraft. Authorizes the Board to require carriers to file performance bonds to provide compensation in case a carrier fails to meet its contractual or common carrier obligations. Requires air carriers to disclose the names of persons holding more than five percent of the carrier's stock or capital. Requires each officer and director of an air carrier to disclose the stock held by him or her in any air carrier. Directs the Board to prescribe the form of any and all accounts to be kept by air carriers and empowers the Board to inspect the accounts and property of any air carrier. Empowers the Board to inquire into the management of any business or person who controls an air carrier. Prohibits, except with the Board's approval, interlocking relationships between air carriers and other carriers or firms engaged in other phases of aeronautics. Makes it unlawful for any officer or director of an air carrier to receive for his or her own benefit compensation for the negotiation, hypothecation, or sale of any securities of the carrier. Requires every carrier to file with the Board a copy of every contract or agreement affecting air transportation between such carrier and any other carrier. Requires each air carrier to file with the Board and keep open to the public a list of all rates and fares and a description of all other services performed in connection with air transportation and limitations upon liability arising out of such transportation. Requires air carriers to adhere to the tariffs filed with the Board. Requires changes in such tariffs to be filed with the Board. Permits air carriers to file tariffs which include a formula providing for the flexible pricing of air transportation. Authorizes the Board to set maximum rates and fares whenever, after notice and hearing, the Board determines that a fare or rate is unjust or unreasonable and that actual or potential competition from other airlines is insufficient to maintain a just and reasonable rate. Prescribes policy considerations which the Board must take into account in determining such maximum rates. Authorizes the Board to suspend proposed rate changes for a maximum of 180 days after the time the new tariff would have gone into effect. States that such proposed rate change shall go into effect if the Board does not complete a hearing and issue an order within such time period. Authorizes the Board to establish just and reasonable divisions of rates or fares when, after notice and hearing, it determines that existing divisions are unjust or unreasonable. Authorizes the Board to establish through service and maximum joint rates whenever it determines that such are required by the public interest. Requires carriers engaged in scheduled air transportation to file such schedules with the Board. Declares it the duty of air carriers to provide interstate and overseas air transportation upon reasonable request therefor. Prohibits air carriers from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices in the provision or sale of air transportation and directs the Board to issue regulations defining unfair or deceptive practices. Sets forth specified practices which are defined as unfair or deceptive. Allows air carriers to alter or eliminate service to any point. Authorizes the Postmaster General to make appropriate rules and regulations for the carriage of mail and to designate any flight for the carriage of mail. Authorizes the Postmaster General to regulate the carriage of air mail from foreign countries to the United States in accordance with international agreements. Empowers the Board to fix and determine fair and reasonable rates of compensation for the transportation of mail by aircraft. Specifies elements which the Board shall take into consideration in setting such rates. Prohibits the Board from taking into account specified revenues in determining the carrier's need for mail subsidies. Allows the Postmaster General to weigh the mail transported by aircraft. Provides that unexpended funds under specified air mail Acts may be used by the Postmaster General to pay for air mail carriage. Authorizes the Board to establish just and reasonable classifications of air carriers for purposes of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. Authorizes the Board to exempt any air carrier from any provision of such Act if such an exemption is in the public interest. Exempts air carriers operating aircraft having a capacity of less than 56 seats or less than 16,000 pounds from being required to obtain a certificate from the Board if the carrier conforms to reasonable financial responsibility and reporting requirements. Provides that certificates of public convenience and necessity will remain in effect until the fourth anniversary of this Act. States that at such time the certificates of fitness provided for in this Act shall become effective. Continues the Board's authority to issue special operating authorizations under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 until the fourth anniversary of the enactment of this Act. Allows specified passenger air carriers to expand their service subject to enumerated limitations during the transitional period commencing 180 days after the enactment of this Act and ending four years after such enactment. Provides limited discretionary authority for expansion for all cargo carriers during such period. Permits air carriers to combine such discretionary authority with any existing authority. Sets forth the permissable rates and notice requirements to the Board for any proposed rate changes or reductions in service for such discretionary service. Allows the Board to temporarily suspend such proposed rate changes or service reductions for 180 days. Provides that any air carrier which has performed 12 months of continuous nonstop scheduled air transportation between any two points pursuant to the discretionary authority conferred under this Act may acquire certification for such routes from the Board. States that any carriers holding such a certificate at the end of the transitional period under this Act shall be issued a certificate of fitness for such route. Allows any person to apply for a certificate to offer nonstop service along any route not currently receiving nonstop service. Provides that any carrier holding such a certificate at the end of the transitional period shall be issued a certificate of fitness for such route. Prohibits air carriers from reducing the level of air service during the transitional period to a level below what the Board determines is "essential air service" unless the Board approves such reduction based on specified criteria. Authorizes the Board to require any air carrier reducing its service below such level to establish cooperative working relationships with any carrier providing replacement services or to require air carriers to continue providing essential minimum service upon a guarantee of sufficient support to cover the carrier's fully allocated costs for such service. Sets forth specified carrier obligations during the period from the fourth anniversary until the tenth anniversary of this Act. Prohibits carriers from implementing any schedule change which would reduce service below the essential minimum service standards set by the Board except upon 30 days notice during such six-year period. Authorizes the Board to order a carrier to continue to provide essential air service for 90 days or until essential air service is provided by another carrier. Directs the Board to reimburse the carrier for any losses incurred by such an order. Imposes specified notice requirements for filing tariff changes to be effective four years after the enactment of this Act. Directs the Board to ensure that each point that received air service from a local service or trunk carrier in March, 1976 shall continue to receive "essential air service" in the six-year period between the fourth and tenth anniversary of this Act. Sets forth a general definition of "essential air service." Sets forth specific criteria for determining whether such service is being provided to a particular point. Requires the Board to contract for additional air service to a point if essential air service is found lacking. Sets forth the procedures for awarding such contracts and terms which must be included in such contracts. Prohibits the Board from inhibiting the provisions of unsubsidized service and from awarding a subsidy contract if essential air service is otherwise available. Terminates such contract authority on the tenth anniversary of this Act. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to undertake a study of the current local service carrier subsidy program, to evaluate alternative subsidy plans, and to report to Congress within 18 months after enactment of this Act. Sets forth regulations regarding the consolidation, merger, and acquisition of control of domestic air carriers which shall be effective upon the enactment of this Act and end ten years later. Prohibits specified forms of joint control of and merger by two air carriers or by an air carrier and any other common carrier unless such action is approved by the Board. Requires the Board to approve mergers or joint control agreements found not to be inconsistent with the public interest or other specified criteria. Requires the Board to dispose of all such applications within 240 days. Exempts from such regulations interests in ground facilities. Grants jurisdiction to the Board over non-air carriers who acquire control of an air carrier relating to specified provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Board to investigate any person who may be engaging in prohibited activities under this Act. Establishes a presumption that any person owning ten percent of the stock or capital of an air carrier controls that carrier. Sets forth regulations regarding pooling and other agreements which shall be effective until the tenth anniversary of this Act. Requires the Board to notify the Attorney General and the Secretary of Transportation of any intercarrier agreement. Requires the Board to conduct a hearing on such agreement upon the request of either of such two officials. Requires the Board to approve such agreements except under specified circumstances. Confers immunity upon individuals affected by orders issued under specified provisions of this Act from antitrust laws until the tenth anniversary of this Act. Requires the Board to attach appropriate labor protective conditions to orders relating to the merger, consolidation, or acquisition of domestic air carriers or relating to pooling or other agreements. Sets forth the Board's ratemaking authority during the transitional period commencing upon the enactment of this Act and ending on the fourth anniversary of this Act. Authorizes the Postmaster General to contract with any carrier for carriage of air mail if he finds that the present carriage is inadequate. Sets forth the effective dates of the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 13725 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1976
Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring that the glass of all exposed windows of locomotives be bulletproof.
Bill· SS. 3409 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1976
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize appropriations in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to the United States Railway Association for the period beginning May 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1977, for the purpose of carrying out the Association's administrative expenses.
Bill· SS. 3408 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1976
Surface Transportation Procedural Reform Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to make specified Interstate Commerce Commission procedures currently regarding railroads applicable to other surface common carriers. Changes the name of the Office of Rail Public Counsel established under the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act to the Office of Public Counsel. Broadens the duties and authority of such Counsel to include proceedings before the Commission involving all surface common carriers subject to economic regulation under specified titles of the Interstate Commerce Act. Renames the Rail Services Planning Office established under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act as the Transportation Services Planning Office and expands the duties of such Office to include the evaluation of all the surface transportation needs of the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 13710 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1976
Title I: Aircraft Sabotage Act of 1975 - Revises the description of Federal offenses related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities, adding the offense of knowingly communicating false information which endangers the safety of an aircraft in flight. Enumerates offenses in violation of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation and subjects violators to a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment for not more than 20 years, or both. Prohibits imparting or conveying a threat to do specified felonious acts related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities where there is apparent determination and will to carry the threat into execution. Subjects violators to a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. Title II: Aircraft Piracy Amendments of 1975 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to subject anyone who knowingly communicates false information regarding an attempt to do specified criminal acts related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 which is recoverable in a civil action brought in the name of the United States. Prohibits unauthorized persons from carrying a concealed deadly or dangerous weapon when boarding an aircraft. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000. Subjects anyone who willfully and maliciously, or with reckless disregard for human life, knowingly communicates false information regarding an attempt to do specified criminal acts related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities to a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 31, 32; Adds 18 U.S.C. 32A, 36; Amends 28 U.S.C. 1395)
Bill· HRH.R. 13712 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1976
Authorizes the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to endorse not more than two alternate masters in addition to the one already endorsed on the certificate of registry of a vessel not exceeding 100 gross tons employed in carrying fishing parties or other passengers on pleasure excursions.
Bill· HRH.R. 13655 (94th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1976
Automotive Transport Research and Development Act - Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish a five-year program aimed at the development of advanced automobile propulsion systems which to the maximum extent practicable are flexible in the type of fuel used. Instructs the Administrator to take specified actions in furtherance of the purposes of this Act, including making contracts and grants for research and development with public and private agencies and persons and establishing a research, development, and demonstration program within the Administration. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to take specified actions to facilitate the propulsion systems program. Sets forth reporting requirements for the Administrator regarding activities conducted under this Act. Declares that Congress finds that the competence of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in scientific and engineering systems should be directed toward the development of advanced automobile propulsion systems. Details provisions relating to disseminating information maintained by the Administrator under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 13654 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1976
Amends the Shipping Act of 1916 to provide that no common carrier by water subject to this Act shall submit to any agency of the United States rates or charges covering shipments of household goods moving in whole or in part by water in the foreign commerce of the United States, unless those rates or charges shall have been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission at least 30 days prior to the date of such submission. Provides that upon the filing of such rates with the Commission interested parties shall have 15 days within which to file a protest.
Bill· HRH.R. 13646 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1976
Amends the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 to increase the amount of available Federal assistance as a percentage of the total costs of Appalachian development highway projects.
Bill· SS. 3394 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1976
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to rehabilitate and maintain the Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel in Colorado. Authorizes construction of adequate waste treatment facilities to comply with water quality standards established pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Authorizes the appropriation of such funds as may be necessary for maintenance of existing structures and additional facilities authorized by this Act.
Bill· SS. 3389 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1976
Authorizes modifications in the project for navigation improvement of the Siuslaw River in Oregon.
Bill· SS. 3390 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1976
Authorizes modifications in the project for navigation improvement of the Umpqua River in Oregon.
Bill· SS. 3388 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1976
Authorizes modifications in the project for navigation improvement of the Chetco River in Oregon.
Bill· HRH.R. 13601 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1976
Amtrak Improvement Act - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of the Rail Passenger Service Act. Authorizes the National Railroad Passenger Corporation to employ security guards for the protection of rail passengers and property. Prohibits the Corporation from entering into incentive payment contracts with railroads or regional transportation agencies for a level of service which is equal to or less than the level provided by such railroad or agency before the date such contract was entered into. Prohibits the Corporation from entering into such contracts on any basis other than a train-by- train basis or for any level of on-time performance for any train not operated within five minutes of its scheduled time for not less than 90 percent of its scheduled operations. Requires the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury for any guarantee authority for a lease transaction under such Act. Requires the Interstate Commerce Commission to report to the Congress all requests filed by the Corporation to issue, modify, or grant an exemption from regulations under such Act regarding adequacy of service together with the results of any Commission action on such requests. Exempts local public bodies which provide rail mass transportation services from the Interstate Commerce Act if the interstate fares or the ability to apply to the Interstate Commerce Commission for rate changes of such body is subject to the approval or disapproval by the Governor of the State in which it provides services.