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Bill· HRH.R. 9472 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1977
Authorizes air carriers holding a certificate to engage in foreign air transportation to carry domestic traffic between points in the United States on flights operated in foreign air transportation. Stipulates that such authority shall be limited to one round trip flight per day in each city-pair market unless otherwise authorized by the Civil Aeronautics Board.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 375 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1977
Declares it the sense of Congress that the proposed toll increases on the Saint Lawrence Seaway should not be adopted and that negotiations on new tolls should be reopened, and if any toll increases are necessary, such increases should be minimal.
Bill· HRH.R. 9454 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 October 1977
Bikeway Transportation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for 80 percent of the cost to States and municipalities of bikeway construction projects in urban areas or in places connecting such areas with national, State, or local parks, seashores or recreational areas. Requires such bikeway projects to be in accordance with a continuing comprehensive transportation planning process carried on cooperatively by States and local communities and in accordance with construction standards established by the Secretary.
Bill· HRH.R. 9455 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 October 1977
Bikeway Transportation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for 80 percent of the cost to States and municipalities of bikeway construction projects in urban areas or in places connecting such areas with national, State, or local parks, seashores or recreational areas. Requires such bikeway projects to be in accordance with a continuing comprehensive transportation planning process carried on cooperatively by States and local communities and in accordance with construction standards established by the Secretary.
Bill· SS. 2171 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act to require the negotiation of division of revenues agreements between the Consolidated Rail Corporation (Con Rail) and designated operators providing rail freight service over lines which connect with Con Rail rail properties.
Bill· SS. 2166 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1977
Vessel Documentation Act - Requires the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to designate ports of documentation in the United States where vessels may be documented. Describes the vessels which shall be eligible for documentation. Stipulates that eligibility shall be based upon weight (minimum of five tons) and ownership by a citizen of the United States, or the Government of the United States or a political subdivision thereof. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe the form of filing, the manner of filing, and the information to be contained in applications for certificates of documentation. Requires the Secretary to maintain a numbering system for the identification of documented vessels. Stipulates that a certificate of documentation issued under this Act is: (1) conclusive evidence of nationality for international purposes, but not in any proceeding conducted under the laws of the United States; (2) evidence of qualification to be employed in a specified trade; and (3) not conclusive evidence of ownership in any proceeding in which ownership is in issue. Authorizes the issuance of a registry for any vessel which is eligible for documentation. Allows the issuance of a coastwise license or an appropriately endorsed registry for any vessel which: (1) is eligible for documentation; (2) was built in the United States; and (3) qualifies under laws of the United States to be employed in the coastwise trade. Stipulates that vessels receiving such a license may be employed in coastwise trade and the fisheries. Establishes similar requirements for the issuance of Great Lakes licenses, fishery licenses, and pleasure vessel licenses. Prohibits the employment of a documented vessel in any trade other than a trade covered by the certificate of documentation. Stipulates that whenever the owner of a vessel knowingly falsifies or conceals a material fact, or makes a false representation in connection with the documentation of a vessel under this Act, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, that vessel, together with its equipment, is liable to seizure by, and forfeiture to, the United States. Authorizes the Secretary and the Secretary of State to provide for the issuance of a provisional registry for any vessel procured outside the United States which meets the ownership requirements of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to publish periodically a list of all documented vessels. Authorizes the Secretary to require owners and masters of documented vessels to submit reports to insure compliance with this Act. Prescribes a civil penalty of $500 for each violation of this Act. Repeals specified shipping laws so as to conform with this Act.
Bill· SS. 2164 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to furnish Federal financial assistance for construction projects to separate rail-highway crossings where the rail facilities have incurred a substantial increase in use as a result of coal transportation activities resulting in substantial delays in highway travel. Stipulates that the Federal share of such a project shall be 90 percent of its cost. Authorizes appropriations of $300,000,000 out of the Highway Trust Fund for each of the fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out such projects.
Bill· HRH.R. 9398 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1977
Amends the Department of Transportation Act and the Regional Rail Reorganization Act to revise the time periods during which Federal financial assistance shall be available for rail service assistance programs under such Acts. Stipulates that any in-kind benefits for rail service assistance programs which a State may provide for any period in excess of the State's share of project costs for that period shall be applied toward that State's share in any subsequent period. Stipulates that, whenever the costs of an approved project exceed the amount of rail freight service assistance to which a State is entitled, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to provide assistance in any subsequent period to cover the costs of such project. Makes projects eligible for rail service assistance under such Acts if the railroad line involved: (1) is subject to an abandonment proceeding before the Interstate Commerce Commission; (2) is classified as "potentially subject to abandonment" under the Interstate Commerce Act; (3) serves agricultural producing and marketing activities and meets other specified criteria; or (4) serves areas in which fossil fuel natural resources are located and meets other specified criteria. Stipulates that, in order to be eligible for assistance, the State, carrier, or other successor carrier performing the rail service on such a line must maintain collective bargaining agreements, employment levels, and working conditions in effect on such line. Requires that financially assisted programs under such Acts include, as a minimum, the upgrading of all tracks involved to class II standards, as defined by the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration. Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to require carriers by railroad subject to such Act to submit to the Interstate Commerce Commission a diagram of any line or railroad which provides rail service in areas in which agricultural producing and marketing activities or fossil fuel natural resources are located and the costs of such service. Authorizes a railroad carrier planning to submit an application for the abandonment or discontinuance of a line or a State in which such a line is located to petition the Rail Services Planning Office for the initiation of a corrective action proceeding with respect to such a line. Directs the Office, if it finds that the avoidable cost of providing rail freight service on such a line together with a reasonable return on the value of the line exceeds the revenues attributable to the line, to commence a proceeding to develop a corrective action program. Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend any proceeding regarding an application for abandonment or discontinuance of such a rail line. Stipulates that a corrective action program shall be established as a result of negotiations between the parties affected, or if necessary, by binding arbitration. Stipulates that such a program may include operating subsidies, changes in marketing practices, rates, operation, frequency and quality of service, maintenance schedules, taxes, or intermodal transportation service. Stipulates that such an agreement shall be embodied in an order by the Rail Services Planning Office. Sets forth the Federal share for the costs of such a program. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to appoint a panel of arbitrators to supervise corrective action proceedings pursuant to this Act. Authorizes appropriations for such corrective action programs for each of the fiscal years 1979 through 1982. Prohibits the Secretary from withholding approval of a State rail freight program or project solely on the grounds that the State initiated the program or project without the Secretary's prior approval. Stipulates that, of the funds authorized to be appropriated for rail service assistance programs under the Department of Transportation Act, no more than $10,000,000 shall be made available for planning grants for each of the fiscal years 1976 through 1980. Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission, in issuing a certificate for the abandonment or discontinuance of a rail line, to include in such a certificate a direction awarding trackage rights to another common carrier by railroad or to a State or political subdivision thereof for all or any portion of the lines of the applicant's railroad located within such State which the Commission determines are required solely for purposes of providing freight service at stations on a line which would no longer have such service due to issuance of such a certificate. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to publish a preliminary report setting forth alternative proposals, based on specified criteria with respect to the amount and type of rail carrier equity and other financing to be effected through the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Fund or other funding mechanisms. Requires the Secretary, by May 15, 1978, after affording interested persons an opportunity to comment on such proposals, to prepare and submit to Congress a final report regarding such alternatives. Amends the Rail Passenger Service Act to prohibit the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, with respect to experimental intercity rail passenger service routes, from reducing the frequency of such service to a level below the lesser of (1) one train per day, or (2) the level of service provided at the time of the initiation of the route. Amends the Hours of Service Act to establish maximum hours of service for individuals engaged in installing, repairing, or maintaining rail signal systems.
Bill· SS. 2158 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1977
Prohibits foreign-flag vessels from landing their catches of fish or their fish products processed onboard in United States ports except where allowed pursuant to a treaty or convention to which the United States is a party and where such fish or fish products are brought into a foreign trade zone.
Bill· HRH.R. 9385 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1977
Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1975 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from permitting the transportation of radioactive materials in areas containing a population density greater than 12,000 persons per square mile, except when such materials are to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment purposes in such area or during a national emergency.
Bill· HRH.R. 9328 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 and the Department of Transportation Act to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to grant States additional rail service continuation assistance if the State, or a political subdivision of such State, accepts an offer of settlement by railroads in reorganization which owe real property tax obligations to such State or subdivision. Directs the United States Railway Association to conduct a study to evaluate the fairness and equity of any such settlement and to submit the results of such study to the Congress and the President.
Bill· HRH.R. 9305 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1977
Cargo Claims Adjustment Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act, the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970, and the Harter Act to allow shippers who file suit against a common carrier regulated under such Acts for damage to, or loss of, cargo in an amount less than $2,000 to include in such suit a claim for the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees unless the common carrier has established informal dispute-settlement proceedings to which both parties agree to be bound. Stipulates that an award for attorneys' fees may be allowed only if the shipper has filed a claim with the carrier and the carrier has not paid such amount within 120 days of its receipt. Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to review and approve dispute-settlement procedures and to insure that such procedures conform with standards specified in this Act. Requires that persons who are authorized to settle cargo claims be independent of the carrier or carriers sponsoring the dispute-settlement procedures. Stipulates that where informal dispute settlement procedures are available and the shipper brings an action in court in lieu of such procedure then the defendant carrier who successfully defends an action for damage or loss of cargo may be awarded attorneys' fees. Stipulates that where such procedures do not exist the successful defendant carrier may only collect attorneys' fees if the suit was brought in bad faith. Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish requirements to assure that claimants who are entitled to recover for damage to or loss of property from carriers do in fact receive such award.
Bill· HRH.R. 9297 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1977
National Air Transportation Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board, in the exercise of its functions, to consider as being in the public convenience and necessity an air transportation system which relies on competition to determine the variety and price of air transportation services and which will result in the maximum possible energy conservation and the conservation of all natural resources. Sets forth criteria which the Board is to consider in issuing certificates to engage in scheduled interstate, overseas or foreign air transportation, supplemental air transportation, and all-cargo air transportation (as defined in this Act). Authorizes the Board to grant authority to engage in such transportation for a temporary period in order to determine the utility of such service. Sets forth procedures for determinations by the Board with respect to modifications in interstate, overseas, or foreign air transportation certificates. Authorizes air carriers performing scheduled flights in foreign air transportation to transport persons and property between points within the United States on such flights subject to restrictions imposed on such service by the Board. Requires the Board to approve transfers of certificates unless it finds that such action would be in conflict with the policies of this Act or would substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly. Stipulates that if an air carrier holding round trip nonstop authority between any two points in interstate air transportation does not exercise such authority to a specified extent the Board shall issue a certificate authorizing such transportation to another carrier applying for such authority. Directs the Board to establish simplified procedures regarding applications for, and modifications of, permits to engage in foreign air transportation. Revises the notice periods for changes in a carrier's tariff. Sets forth procedures and factors to be considered by the Board in the disposal of applications for approval of consolidation, merger, or acquisition of control agreements. Requires the Board to issue a final order with respect to such applications within one year after such application was filed. Sets forth conditions upon which the Board is to determine whether to approve or disapprove of pooling agreements or applications to discuss cooperative working arrangements between air carriers. Exempts air carriers which provide passenger service solely with aircraft which have a maximum passenger capacity of less than 56 passengers or cargo service with aircraft having a maximum payload capacity of 18,000 pounds from the requirement that such a carrier hold a certificate to engage in air transportation. Authorizes the Board to exempt foreign air carriers who are not directly engaged in the operation of aircraft in foreign air transportation from the provisions of the Federal Aviation Act to the extent and for such periods as may be in the public interest. Establishes procedures and conditions for the issuance of certificates to engage in local interstate and overseas air transportation. Authorizes air carriers providing local air transportation with respect to which a mail subsidy is being paid to terminate such service upon 90 days' notice filed with the Board and the community involved. Authorizes the Board to temporarily suspend such termination in order to make arrangements for substitute service to that community. Stipulates that with respect to any other point to which such an air carrier is providing local air transportation, the Board may prescribe a reasonable notice period (not longer than 30 days) to be adhered to by such air carrier when proposing to terminate or suspend local air transportation. Exempts air carriers providing such service from specified provisions of the Federal Aviation Act. Requires air carriers holding such a certificate to provide local air transportation only with aircraft with a seating capacity of 56 passengers or less, or cargo service with aircraft having a maximum payload capacity of 18,000 pounds or less. Stipulates that compensation for the carriage of mail shall be available only where the Board finds that such service is essential to the satisfaction of the public convenience and necessity. Restricts the power of the President to disapprove actions of the Board with respect to certificates to engage in foreign air transportation or permits issued to foreign air carriers. Stipulates that such disapproval may only be made on the basis of those foreign relations or national defense considerations which are within the President's jurisdiction. Prohibits the Board from finding that the rate charged by an air carrier is too high unless such fare is more than ten percent higher than the standard industry fare level. Prohibits the Board from finding that a rate is too low unless the fare is more than 20 percent below the standard industry fare level or is predatory. Directs the Board to take into consideration specified factors in the exercise of its ratemaking powers. Establishes procedural deadlines before which the Board must act regarding applications, petitions, or complaints. Establishes sunset provisions regarding the Civil Aeronautics Board on December 31, 1985. Directs the Board by January 1, 1983, to submit to Congress a comprehensive review of the Board's implementation of the provisions of the Federal Aviation Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 9302 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee securities and obligations issued by a railroad in reorganization to State and local taxing authorities to secure the railroad's tax obligations when the Consolidated Rail Corporation, the United States Railway Association, or the Federal Government asserts a superior interest in payment out of the estate of such railroad during reorganization or liquidation proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act. Directs the Secretary, if sufficient funds are unavailable to discharge such guarantees, to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell such olbigations. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to discharge all of the Secretary of Transportation's obligations under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 9319 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1977
National Crude Oil Supply and Transportation Act - Expresses the intent of Congress that the continuation of a transportation system to deliver Alaskan crude oil to Northern Tier or inland States be accomplished through expedited administrative procedures. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a time schedule for the completion of required environmental impact statements in order to select a crude oil transportation system by February 1, 1978. Establishes criteria to be considered by the Secretary in selecting a transportation route. Directs the Secretary and other appropriate Federal officials to take all actions necessary to provide rights of way, permits, leases, and other authorizations necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the transportation system approved under this Act. Declares that the actions of Federal officers and agencies under this Act shall not be subject to judicial review by the courts. Allows for claims that: (1) actions under this Act will deny Constitutional rights; and (2) actions taken are beyond the scope of authority conferred by this Act, provided that such claims are filed within 60 days following the date of the challenged action. Vests exclusive jurisdiction to hear such claims in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, acting as a special court. Stipulates that any judicial proceedings should be completed at the earliest possible date. Declares that nothing in this Act shall authorize or imply an exemption from provisions of the antitrust laws.
Bill· HRH.R. 9275 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1977
Stipulates that nothing in agreements entered into between the Secretary of Transportation and a State highway department for the construction of projects on the Interstate System shall require the removal of establishments serving users of interstate highways if such establishment was in existence before January 1, 1960, is owned by a State, and if all access to and exits from such establishments conform to specified standards.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 362 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1977
Declares it the sense of Congress that the proposed toll increases on the Saint Lawrence Seaway should not be adopted and that negotiations on new tolls should be reopened, and if any toll increases are necessary, such increases should be minimal.
Bill· HRH.R. 9217 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1977
Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make financial assistance available to States to rehabilitate unsafe highway bridges. Establishes the Federal share of a bridge replacement or rehabilitation project. Amends the Highway Safety Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations from the Highway Trust Fund for bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects.
Bill· HRH.R. 9227 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1977
Right-of-Way Purchase and Railroad Employment Act - Title I: Purchase of Rights-of-Way - Authorizes railroads to submit applications to the Secretary of Transportation containing an offer to sell to the Federal Government all or any portion of the rights-of-way owned by such railroad. Sets forth the conditions under which the Secretary may accept such an offer. Directs the Secretary to enter into a leasing agreement with the selling railroad in which the railroad agrees to provide rail service over such rights-of-way and to make lease payments to the Secretary. Directs the Secretary, with respect to rights-of-way which were subject to a property tax by a unit of local government, to make payments to such a government in lieu of taxes during a four year period. Title II: Right of Way Employment Projects - Authorizes the Secretary to conduct projects for the rehabilitation and improvement of rights-of-way acquired by the Secretary for the purpose of providing jobs for unemployed persons. Establishes a priority system for hiring such individuals. Stipulates that such workers shall be paid wages and benefits at rates no more than those rates prevailing on similar work in the same area and no less than the minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Title III: Investment by Railroads - Prohibits railroads which enter into contracts with the Secretary under this Act from acquiring any securities or any options on securities issued by any domestic or foreign private corporation or other private business organization.
Bill· HRH.R. 9215 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee securities and obligations issued by a railroad in reorganization to State and local taxing authorities to secure the railroad's tax obligations when the Consolidated Rail Corporation, the United States Railway Association, or the Federal Government asserts a superior interest in payment out of the estate of such railroad during reorganization or liquidation proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act. Directs the Secretary, if sufficient funds are unavailable to discharge such guarantees, to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell such olbigations. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to discharge all of the Secretary of Transportation's obligations under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 9203 (95th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1977
National Crude Oil Supply and Transportation Act - Expresses the intent of Congress that the continuation of a transportation system to deliver Alaskan crude oil to Northern Tier, gulf coast, and inland States be accomplished through expedited administrative procedures. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a time schedule for the completion of required environmental impact statements in order to select a crude oil transportation system by October 15, 1977. Establishes criteria to be considered by the Secretary in selecting a transportation route. Directs the Secretary and other appropriate Federal officials to take all actions necessary to provide rights of way, permits, leases, and other authorizations necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the transportation system approved under this Act. Declares that the actions of Federal officers and agencies under this Act shall not be subject to judicial review by the courts. Excepts from such prohibition claims that (1) actions under this Act will deny Constitutional rights or (2) actions taken are beyond the scope of authority conferred by this Act, provided that such claims are filed within 60 days following the date of the challenged action. Declares that nothing in this Act shall authorize or imply an exemption from provisions of the antitrust laws.
Bill· HRH.R. 9200 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1977
Sellers of Travel or Travel Services Registration Act - Amends the International Travel Act of 1961 to establish within the Department of Commerce a National Travel Service Registration Advisory Council. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, after consultation with such Council, to establish minimum criteria for travel services registration certificates. Prohibits any individual from engaging in the business of selling travel or travel services beginning one year after the enactment of this Act unless such individual has received a travel services registration certificate. Prohibits common carriers, persons engaged in the selling of travel or travel services, or intrastate direct air carriers regulated by State agencies from entering into contracts for the provision of travel to others with any person who is not a holder of a travel services registration certificate. Directs the Secretary, after consulting with the Council, to prescribe rules and regulations regarding the form and content of travel services registration certificates. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing such a certificate to an individual who does not meet the minimum qualification criteria or has been convicted of a felony. Stipulates that such certificates shall be nontransferable and shall expire on the second anniversary of their issuance. Directs the Secretary to grant renewals of such certificates if the individual continues to meet the minimum qualification criteria. Authorizes the Secretary, after a hearing, to suspend a certificate if the holder ceases to satisfy the qualification criteria or engages in specified prohibited actions. Grants the Secretary subpoena power to carry out the provisions of this Act. Sets forth provisions for judicial review of civil actions arising under this Act. Establishes criminal and civil penalties for violation of this Act. Stipulates that the Congress hereby preempts the field of engaging in the business of selling travel or travel services.
Law· HRH.R. 9169 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1977
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to make Federal ship mortgage insurance available for obligations for fishing vessels which do not exceed 87 1/2 percent of the actual or depreciated cost of such vessels.
Bill· HRH.R. 9154 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act to require the negotiation of division of revenues agreements between the Consolidated Rail Corporation (ConRail) and designated operators providing rail freight service over lines which connect with ConRail rail properties.
Bill· SS. 2099 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee securities and obligations issued by a railroad in reorganization to State and local taxing authorities to secure the railroad's tax obligations when the Consolidated Rail Corporation, the United States Railway Association, or the Federal Government asserts a superior interest in payment out of the estate of such railroad during reorganization or liquidation proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act. Directs the Secretary, if insufficient funds are unavailable to discharge such guarantees, to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell such obligations. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to discharge all of the Secretary of Transportation's obligations under this Act.
Bill· SS. 2098 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1977
Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to increase the Federal share of the costs of providing rail passenger service (emergency operating assistance) during a specified period. Removes specified restrictions regarding eligibility for such assistance during such period.
Bill· HRH.R. 9049 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1977
Rail Amendments - Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to extend the railroad redeemable preference share Federal purchase program under such Act. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prepare and publish alternative proposals for the amount and type of rail carrier equity and other financing to be effected through the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Fund or through any other funding mechanism based on specified criteria. Directs the Secretary to allow interested parties an opportunity to comment on such proposals and to prepare and transmit a final report to Congress by May 15, 1978.
Bill· HRH.R. 9068 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1977
Sellers of Travel or Travel Services Registration Act - Amends the International Travel Act of 1961 to establish within the Department of Commerce a National Travel Service Registration Advisory Council. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, after consultation with such Council, to establish minimum criteria for travel services registration certificates. Prohibits any individual from engaging in the business of selling travel or travel services beginning one year after the enactment of this Act unless such individual has received a travel services registration certificate. Prohibits common carriers, persons engaged in the selling of travel or travel services, or intrastate direct air carriers regulated by State agencies from entering into contracts for the provision of travel to others with any person who is not a holder of a travel services registration certificate. Directs the Secretary, after consulting with the Council, to prescribe rules and regulations regarding the form and content of travel services registration certificates. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing such a certificate to an individual who does not meet the minimum qualification criteria or has been convicted of a felony. Stipulates that such certificates shall be nontransferable and shall expire on the second anniversary of their issuance. Directs the Secretary to grant renewals of such certificates if the individual continues to meet the minimum qualification criteria. Authorizes the Secretary, after a hearing, to suspend a certificate if the holder ceases to satisfy the qualification criteria or engages in specified prohibited actions. Grants the Secretary subpoena power to carry out the provisions of this Act. Sets forth provisions for judicial review of civil actions arising under this Act. Establishes criminal and civil penalties for violation of this Act. Stipulates that the Congress hereby preempts the field of engaging in the business of selling travel or travel services.
Bill· HRH.R. 9036 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1977
Public Transportation Stimulus Act - Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act to extend the authorization for appropriations for urban mass transportation programs. Requires that certain percentages of such sums be used to assist States in the purchase of buses and the acquisition and improvement of rolling stock for fixed-rail public mass transportation. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grants delivery system that will accelerate the project application and funding process under such Act. Extends the authorization for appropriations for the urban mass transit grant program and the supplemental grant program under such Act. Authorizes appropriations to finance grants for mass transit programs in areas other than urbanized areas. Stipulates that recipients for a managerial training fellowship under such Act shall be chosen on the basis of demonstrated ability and for the contribution which he or she can reasonably be expected to make to an efficient public transportation operation. Requires that urbanized areas make their public transportation systems accessible to handicapped and elderly persons as a condition to receiving a loan or a grant under such Act. Authorizes the Secretary to waive matching requirements for certain grants under such Act for the construction and acquisition of special facilities to meet the mobility needs of elderly and handicapped persons. Extends the time period during which Federal financial assistance shall be available for the continuation of commuter rail services (emergency operating assistance). Authorizes appropriations for such assistance. Authorizes appropriations to carry out specified provisions of such Act through fiscal year 1982.
Bill· HRH.R. 9059 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1977
Bikeway Transportation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for 80 percent of the cost to States and municipalities of bikeway construction projects in urbanized areas or connecting such areas with national, State, or local parks, seashores or recreational areas. Requires such bikeway projects to be in accordance with a continuing comprehensive transportation planning process carried on cooperatively by States and local communities and in accordance with construction standards established by the Secretary.
Bill· HRH.R. 9024 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee securities and obligations issued by a railroad in reorganization to State and local taxing authorities to secure the railroad's tax obligations when the Consolidated Rail Corporation, the United States Railway Association, or the Federal Government asserts a superior interest in payment out of the estate of such railroad during reorganization or liquidation proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act. Directs the Secretary, if sufficient funds are unavailable to discharge such guarantees, to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell such olbigations. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to discharge all of the Secretary of Transportation's obligations under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 9027 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1977
Amends the Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to prohibit the operation of any freight train which is in excess of 4,300 feet in length, excluding the caboose.
Bill· HRH.R. 9023 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee securities and obligations issued by a railroad in reorganization to State and local taxing authorities to secure the railroad's tax obligations when the Consolidated Rail Corporation, the United States Railway Association, or the Federal Government asserts a superior interest in payment out of the estate of such railroad during reorganization or liquidation proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act. Directs the Secretary, if sufficient funds are unavailable to discharge such guarantees, to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell such olbigations. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to discharge all of the Secretary of Transportation's obligations under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 9015 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee securities and obligations issued by a railroad in reorganization to State and local taxing authorities to secure the railroad's tax obligations when the Consolidated Rail Corporation, the United States Railway Association, or the Federal Government asserts a superior interest in payment out of the estate of such railroad during reorganization or liquidation proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act. Directs the Secretary, if sufficient funds are unavailable to discharge such guarantees, to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell such olbigations. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to discharge all of the Secretary of Transportation's obligations under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 8973 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 September 1977
Motor Carrier Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to direct the Interstate Commerce Commission in the performance of its duties with respect to motor carriers to consider maximum reliance on competitive market forces, the encouragement of new motor carriers, and participation by women and minorities in the motor carrier industry as being in the public convenience and necessity. Sets forth standards which the Commission must apply in determining whether to issue certificates of public convenience and necessity. Stipulates that a party applying for a certificate shall have the burden of showing that it meets the necessary requirements, that a party opposing the issuance shall have the burden of proving that the proposed service is not consistent with the public convenience and necessity, and that a finding that the proposed service is not consistent with the public convenience and necessity must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence. Stipulates that such standards and requirements regarding proof shall be applicable in the case of applications for permits for contract carriers by motor vehicles. Sets forth procedural time limits during which the Commission must dispose of applications pertaining to common or contract motor carriage. Directs the Commission to review and remove from existing commodity classifications those common and contract carrier operating right restrictions which limit the specific types of commodities that may be carried and the routing necessary to serve authorized points. Stipulates that the Commission may approve a certificate or permit transfer only if it is demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that such a transaction will not substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly. Prohibits the Commission from approving any transaction between two or more motor contract carriers if such transaction would cancel or revoke substantial portions of duplicative operating certificates. Prohibits the Commission from approving a consolidation or merger agreement between two or more carriers subject to the Interstate Commerce Act unless it is demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that such a transaction would not substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly. Revises the definition of "interstate commerce" with respect to motor carriers to exclude the transportation of property if such service has been interrupted after it has arrived in one State from another State and such property is to be transported within that State or to any point not more than 50 miles from the place of arrival. Directs the Secretary of Transportation in consultation with the States to develop recommendations to provide a more efficient and equitable system of State regulations for interstate motor carriers.
Bill· HRH.R. 8990 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 September 1977
Amends the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to obligate for fiscal years 1979 and 1980 not less than $30,000,000 of the funds authorized to be appropriated under such Act for improving air navigation facilities for the purpose of establishing no fewer than 45 automated flight service stations. Defines "flight service stations" as air navigation facilities used to assist pilots in the safe conduct of flight.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 344 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 September 1977
Declares it the sense of Congress that the proposed toll increases on the Saint Lawrence Seaway should not be adopted and that negotiations on new tolls should be reopened, and if any toll increases are necessary, such increases should be minimal.
Bill· HRH.R. 8890 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977
General Aviation Airport Safety Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to airport operators to cover 100 percent of the costs of projects to: (1) mark runways and taxiways or to establish a taxiway guidance system; or (2) to purchase and install visual slope indicators. Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out such grant program.
Bill· HRH.R. 8882 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee securities and obligations issued by a railroad in reorganization to State and local taxing authorities to secure the railroad's tax obligations when the Consolidated Rail Corporation, the United States Railway Association, or the Federal Government asserts a superior interest in payment out of the estate of such railroad during reorganization or liquidation proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act. Directs the Secretary, if sufficient funds are unavailable to discharge such guarantees, to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell such olbigations. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to discharge all of the Secretary of Transportation's obligations under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 8813 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977
Air Service Improvement Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board, in the performance of its duties, to consider reliance on competitive market forces in the airline industry and the encouragement of new air carriers as being in the public interest and in accordance with public convenience and necessity. Stipulates that the Federal government shall have preemptive powers with respect to air carriers holding valid certificates or licenses under such Act or who were granted exemptions in order to provide interstate or overseas air transportation. Stipulates that such preemption shall not take effect with respect to carriers solely engaged in intrastate air service as of August 1, 1977 and which were subsequently granted a license, certificate, or exemption to engage in additional transportation until at least 50 percent of the carrier's revenues for the preceeding year are derived from interstate air transportation. Establishes time limitations during which the Civil Aeronautics Board must dispense with applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity to engage in air transportation. Authorizes the Board to dismiss an application on its merits without a hearing within 90 days of its filing date. Deems such dismissal a final order for purposes of judicial review. Requires the Board to issue certificates to engage in regular interstate or overseas air transportation, temporary air transportation, or supplemental air transportation if certain conditions are met and the proposed service is consistent with public convenience and necessity (previously certificates for such interstate and overseas air transportation could only be granted if public convenience and necessity so required). Stipulates that if an air carrier holding round trip nonstop authority between any two points in interstate air transportation does not exercise such authority to a specified extent the Board shall issue a certificate authorizing such transportation to another carrier applying for such authority. Establishes procedures for the granting of such an application. Establishes procedures by which specified air carriers may engage in nonstop service between additional pairs of points not currently authorized by an existing certificate or license. Stipulates that if two carriers apply for such authority between the same points the Board shall select only one applicant and shall base such decision upon specified objectives including the maximization of competition in air transportation and encouragement of new air carriers. Stipulates that the Board's authority to exercise such discretionary authority shall expire on the last day of the fifth calendar year which begins on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Requires the Board to issue a certificate to at least one applicant who does not presently hold a certificate to engage in air transportation if specified conditions arise. Creates a rebuttable presumption that regular, temporary, and supplemental interstate or overseas air transportation covered by an application for a certificate to engage in such transportation is consistent with public convenience and necessity. Prohibits the transfer of certificates to engage in air transportation except where necessary to carry out a consolidation or a merger approved under this Act. Allows air carriers to terminate any air transportation required by its certificate upon 90 days notice filed with the Board and served upon each community directly affected by such termination. Authorizes the Board to temporarily suspend such termination in order to allow arrangements to be made for substitute service. Directs the Board to promulgate rules establishing simplified procedures for the disposition of applications for certificates to engage in interstate or overseas air transportation, permits to engage in foreign transportation, and for modifications or transfers of such certificates or permits. Stipulates that the Board may dispense with oral evidentiary hearings with respect to such proceedings. Sets forth procedures and factors to be considered in the disposal of applications for approval of consolidation, merger, or acquisition of control agreements by the Board. Authorizes the Board to dispose of such applications without a hearing under specified circumstances. Prohibits the Board from approving such agreements or pooling agreements which would substantially lessen competition unless certain findings are made. Authorizes the Board to exempt persons from the provisions of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 under specified conditions. Exempts air carriers which provide passenger service solely with aircraft which have a maximum passenger capacity of less than 56 passengers or cargo service with aircraft having a maximum payload capacity of less than 18,000 pounds from the requirement that such a carrier hold a certificate of public convenience and necessity and such other requirements as the Board may promulgate by regulation. Authorizes the Board to increase such passenger or cargo capacity when the public interest so requires. Authorizes the Board to establish rates of compensation to be paid to commuter air carriers when no adequate service would otherwise be provided between two points. Sets forth factors which the Board is to consider in determining the amount of such compensation. Establishes eligibility requirements and procedures regarding applications for a license to engage in all-cargo air service. Establishes restrictions with respect to the authority of the Board to prescribe maximum or minimum rates for air transportation. Sets forth factors which the Board is to consider with respect to ratemaking for the carriage of persons in interstate air commerce or the carriage of persons or property in overseas air transportation. Authorizes the Board to institute, in its own name, a judicial proceeding to enforce the provisions of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 or any of its rules or orders pursuant to such Act, if the Attorney General or a district attorney fails to do so after a request from the Board within a specified period. Increases the maximum time limits during which an aircraft purchase loan may be repaid and increases the value of loans which may be outstanding in order to be eligible for Federal guarantees.
Bill· HRH.R. 8875 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977
National Crude Oil Supply and Transportation Act - Expresses the intent of Congress that the continuation of a transportation system to deliver Alaskan crude oil to Northern Tier or inland States be accomplished through expedited administrative procedures. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a time schedule for the completion of required environmental impact statements in order to select a crude oil transportation system by February 1, 1978. Establishes criteria to be considered by the Secretary in selecting a transportation route. Directs the Secretary and other appropriate Federal officials to take all actions necessary to provide rights of way, permits, leases, and other authorizations necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the transportation system approved under this Act. Declares that the actions of Federal officers and agencies under this Act shall not be subject to judicial review by the courts. Allows for claims that: (1) actions under this Act will deny Constitutional rights; and (2) actions taken are beyond the scope of authority conferred by this Act, provided that such claims are filed within 60 days following the date of the challenged action. Vests exclusive jurisdiction to hear such claims in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, acting as a special court. Stipulates that any judicial proceedings should be completed at the earliest possible date. Declares that nothing in this Act shall authorize or imply an exemption from provisions of the antitrust laws.
Bill· HRH.R. 8836 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977
Noncontiguous States and Territories Shipping Freight Rate Equalization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make payments to American shippers for the transportation of merchandise to the noncontiguous States and territories of the United States where such transportation is required to be made in a vessel built in and documented under the United States and owned by citizens of the United States. Stipulates that the amount of such assistance shall be the difference between the rates charged by United States flag vessels and the rates charged by foreign flag vessels for comparable shipping. Requires that the rate charged for such transportation be reduced by the amount of such payment. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 8855 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977
Surface Transportation Assistance Act - Title I: Federal Aid Highway Act - Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 to revise and extend the authorization for appropriations for the Interstate Highway System through fiscal year 1992. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to apportion such amounts in a specified manner for fiscal year 1980. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1982 for specified highway programs. Stipulates that the Federal share of railroad-highway crossing demonstration projects under the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 shall be 95 percent of the cost of such a project. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to States for traffic control signalization projects designed to conserve motor fuel and decrease traffic congestion. Sets forth the Federal Share of such programs and the method by which such amounts are to be apportioned. Increases the Federal share for specified highway programs. Directs the Secretary to allocate funds made available for pavement marking demonstration programs in a manner deemed by the Secretary most appropriate to expedite the completion of pavement markings on all highways. Authorizes the reapportionment of funds not used by a State for the Interstate System to another State which has obligated all of its apportionment. Sets forth restrictions on the Secretary's authority to withdraw approval for the construction of routes on the Interstate System. Amends the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 to increase the Federal share for construction projects on the Appalachian development highway system. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out access control demonstration projects designed to demonstrate whether preserving the capacity of existing highways to move traffic safely by acquiring and controlling the right of access to such highways is a cost effective alternative to the construction of new highways. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose through fiscal year 1982 out of the Highway Trust Fund. Title II: Highway Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1982 for specified highway safety programs. Amends the Highway Safety Act of 1973 to authorize appropriations through fiscal year 1982 for projects to eliminate hazards relating to rail-highway crossings. Title III: Urban Mass Transportation Act Amendments - Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to authorize appropriations through 1982 for specified projects under such Act. Authorizes general appropriations to carry out the provisions of such Act through fiscal year 1988.
Bill· HRH.R. 8831 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977
Stipulates that the authority to engage in fishing by Federal licensing shall be limited by restrictions, including residency requirements, which may be imposed by a State with respect to its maritime boundaries.
Bill· HRH.R. 8827 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish criteria based on the volume of air traffic to be used in determining the air navigation facilities and personnel authorized to be provided to an airport under such Act. Requires the Administrator, in prescribing rules under this Act, to submit such a proposed rule to the Congress. Sets forth the rules by which the Congress shall act on such a proposed rule.
Bill· HRH.R. 8819 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977
Rail Rehabilitation Act - Title I: Findings, Purpose, and Definitions - Declares that the purposes of this Act are to designate an Interstate Railroad System, to rehabilitate the lines within such System, and to transfer to the States the responsibility for maintaining rail lines not included within such System. Title II: Interstate Railroad System - Requires each rail carrier to provide the Secretary of Transportation with specified information regarding its rail lines. Stipulates that the Initial Interstate Railroad System shall be comprised of: (1) all rail lines operated by railroad companies within the United States; (2) all out-of-service but not abandoned rail lines controlled by domestic railroad companies; and (3) such rail lines outside the United States which are operated by a railroad company which operates primarily within the United States and which are deemed essential to the System by the Secretary. Specifies exceptions to such inclusion. Directs the Secretary to prepare and distribute a report containing a description of all rail lines included in the Initial System and a report identifying all rail lines not included in the Initial System and the reason for such exclusion. Directs the Rail Services Planning Office of the Interstate Commerce Commission to hold public hearings regarding the establishment of the Initial System, and to report to the Secretary its recommendations for additions to and deletions from such System. Directs the Secretary, after receiving such recommendations, to prepare and release a summary of an Intermediate Interstate Railroad System. Requires the Secretary to include findings in support of each addition to or deletion from the Initial System. Stipulates that the Intermediate System shall designate the future maintenance standards of each rail line in the System according to specified criteria. Directs the Rail Services Planning Office to hold public hearings to solicit comments on the Intermediate System and to report to the Secretary its recommendations for additions to and deletions from such System. Directs the Secretary, after receiving such recommendations, to prepare and transmit to Congress the Final Interstate Railroad System. Stipulates that the Final System shall contain no deletions from the Intermediate System except those deletions recommended by the Office or approved by the Governor of the State in which the rail lines to be deleted are included. Stipulates that the Final Plan shall contain future maintenance standards for each rail line which are no lower than those contained in the Intermediate System except under specified circumstances. Stipulates that the Final System shall be deemed approved unless either the House of Representatives or the Senate passes a resolution of disapproval within 60 days. Directs that, in the event such a resolution is passed, the Secretary shall submit a revised System to Congress for review. Directs the Secretary, within 90 days of receiving the Office's recommendations regarding the Intermediate System, to establish a rehabilitation, capital improvement, and maintenance program for the restoration of all rail lines in the System to the future maintenance standards set forth in the Final System. Stipulates that this entire program shall be scheduled for completion within 12 years after the enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of the Army, within three years after the enactment of this Act, to carry out a study of the long-term capital needs for the major upgrading of the Final System. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Rail Property Administration (as established by this Act) to establish a revised rehabilitation, capital improvement and maintenance program showing the schedule for completion of each element of the program. Stipulates that all rail properties subject to reorganization under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 shall be part of the Final System. Title III: Federal Rail Property Administration - Establishes the Federal Rail Property Administration within the Department of Transportation. Authorizes the Administration to acquire rail lines and transportation property other than rail lines from any railroad company operating within the United States or whose principal place of business is within the United States. Stipulates that such property may include United States railroads outside the U.S. in contiguous portions of Canada and Mexico where necessary for the Interstate Rail System. Authorizes the Administration to enter into leases with railroad companies which deed rail lines to the Administration for the purpose of providing rail service for a period of not more than 25 years. Stipulates that such a lease shall be renewable. Sets forth provisions to be included in such a lease. Directs the Administrator to establish regulations for the planning and implementation of projects to coordinate, and consolidate railroad operations. Authorizes railroad companies, after the Final System is deemed approved, to offer to transfer all its rail facilities included in the System to the Administration. Authorizes ConRail to offer its rail facilities to the Administration any time 120 days after the enactment of this Act. Requires the Administration to accept title to such rail facilities and to enter into operating leases for such lines within 120 days after receipt of an offer to transfer. Authorizes railroad companies (other than Con Rail) to offer to transfer rail facilities before approval of the Final System under specified conditions. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop rehabilitation and capital improvement programs for rail properties owned by the Administration. Requires such programs to be incorporated into the leases for such properties. Stipulates that the Administration shall pay the costs of such programs and shall contract with the leaseholding railroad to perform such programs. Directs the Administrator and any rail carrier leasing property to establish a schedule of maintenance for such property after the conclusion of a rehabilitation program. Stipulates that such maintenance shall be the responsibility of the carrier or carriers involved. Directs the Administrator to supply all materials and equipment for such maintenance. Directs the Administrator to report annually to the President and the Congress on the properties owned by the Administration and on the condition of all other rail properties in the nation. Title IV: Funding - Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary for each of the 12 years following the enactment of this Act for rehabilitation projects and maintenance projects. Imposes a Rail User Charge on all railroads operating on facilities of the Administration. Stipulates that such charge shall amount to $.20 annually per thousand gross ton-miles of freight, passengers, and rail equipment moved on such facilities. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the Administrator to carry out provisions of this Act. Title V: State and Local Rail Service Discontinuance and Abandonment - Sets forth conditions for the discontinuance or abandonment of rail service or rail properties transferred to the Administration. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Federal aid program in support of State rail planning as required by the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973. Title VI: Labor Contracts - Stipulates that all contracts between rail carriers and labor organizations for maintenance of properties transferred to the Association shall remain in full effect. Authorizes the Association to enter into contracts for the performance of maintenance, rehabilitation and capital improvement projects provided that all employment pursuant to such contracts shall be subject to the terms of labor contracts in force at the time on the property affected.
Bill· SS. 2008 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1977
Shipping Act Amendments- Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to set forth procedures for investigations by the Federal Maritime Commission of violations of such Act with respect to rates and tariffs of common carriers by water in foreign commerce. Sets forth time limitations during which the Commission shall issue final orders with respect to such investigative proceedings. Stipulates that carriers which fail to comply with depositions, written interrogatories, discovery procedures or subpoenas pursuant to such an investigation shall not be allowed to enter United States ports. Sets forth civil penalties for continuing service to United States ports. Stipulates that such a failure to comply will create a rebuttable presumption that the facts alleged in the complaint or Commission's order of investigation regarding such a violation are established for purposes of the proceeding. Stipulates that no penalty shall be assessed against carriers for acts occurring before the enactment of this Act or within one year afterwards if the person committing such an act has made a good faith disclosure thereof to the Commission. Sets forth the conditions for settlement agreements regarding such violations. Stipulates that the provisions of this Act shall expire three years after its enactment.
Bill· HRH.R. 8761 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1977
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to extend the coastwise laws of the United States with respect to the transportation of crude oil, residential fuel oil, and refined petroleum products, to the Virgin Islands.
Bill· HRH.R. 8770 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1977
Highway Safety Education and Information Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, to carry out six pilot projects which are designed, through the use of television, to reduce highway fatalities and injuries. Authorizes appropriations of $6,000,000 from the Highway Trust Fund to carry out such program. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Administrator, at the conclusion of such projects to conduct a national highway safety campaign utilizing the mass media to inform the public on ways to reduce highway accidents. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 out of the Highway Trust Fund for such campaign. Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 to direct the Secretary as part of the citizen participation study required under such Act to study the possible utilization of citizens band radios by the general public in traffic enforcement and accident reporting. Authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 to carry out such citizen participation study.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 329 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1977
Expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding the Federal motor vehicle safety standard transmitted to Congress on June 30, 1977.