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Bill· HRH.R. 10454 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1973
Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the appropriate agencies take steps to assure that at least 20 per cent of the gross tonnage of all petroleum and petroleum products imported into the United States on ocean vessels be transported on privately owned United States flag commercial vessels. Requires that the quantity to be carried in United States-flag commercial vessels be at least 25 per cent after June 30, l975, and at least 30 per cent after June 30, l977. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1241))
Bill· HRH.R. 10438 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1973
Northeast Region Rail Services Act - Subchapter I: General Provisions - States the congressional findings and declaration of purpose and defines the terms used in this Act. Subchapter II: Federal National Railway Association - Establishes a body corporate to be known as the Federal National Railway Association, which shall maintain its principal office in the District of Columbia and shall be deemed for the purposes of venue in civil actions to be a resident thereof. Authorizes the Association to plan, initiate, contract for or undertake studies and research in respect of rail service and facilities in the northeast region. Sets forth provisions for the capitalization of the Association and for the appointment of directors and officers. Subchapter III: Northeast Regional Rail System - Requires the chairman of the Association to, within nine months after the effective date of this Act, prepare and submit to the board of directors of the Association and to the public his conclusions and recommendations respecting the proposed adoption of a regional plan to reorganize the northeast railroad system. States that the regional plan shall be formulated in light of the following goals respecting rail system rationalization within the northeast region: (1) to effect mandatory consolidations of rail properties of bankrupt railroads in the Northeast Rail Corporation, (2) to permit downgradings and abandonments of certain of the rail properties of railroads in reorganization, and (3) to propose the sale of all or any part of the rail properties of any railroad in reorganization to any nonbankrupt railroad or to any profitable railroad. States that the regional plan shall become effective thirty days after its submission to Congress unless prior thereto either House of Congress shall have rejected it by a majority vote. Subchapter IV: Northeast Rail Corporation - Establishes a body corporate to be known as the Northeast Rail Corporation. States that the purpose of the Corporation is to acquire the rail properties of railroads in reorganization, to operate and rehabilitate the rail properties so acquired which are included in the Corporation's rail system under the regional plan, to abandon, liquidate, or contract for the operation of rail lines which are not in the Corporation's rail system under the regional plan, and to create any additional corporations or other entities as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the regional plan. Subchapter V: Implementation of the Regional Plan - States that the regional plan shall not be reviewable by any court except as to matters concerning the value of the rail properties to be conveyed thereunder and the consideration to be received therefor. Sets forth the procedures to be followed in implementing the regional plan. Provides that rail service beyond that prescribed in the regional plan shall be discontinued by the Corporation in accordance with the regional plan and, in the case of a railroad in reorganization, may be discontinued at its option at any time after thirty days following the effective date of the regional plan. Subchapter VI: Financial Arrangements - Authorizes the Association to issue and have outstanding at any one time obligations having such maturites and bearing such rate or rates of interest as may be determined by the Association with the approval of the Secretary of Transportation. Provides that the aggregate amount of obligations of the Association outstanding at any one time shall not exceed $2,000,000,000. Directs the Secretary to guarantee any lender against loss of principal and interest on securities, obligations, or loans issued by the Association. Subchapter VII: Federal Assistance for Operating Subsidies - Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse a State or local or regional authority for 70 percent of the amount paid by such authority as an operating subsidy to continue service on a rail line or lines that would otherwise have been abandoned under this Act. Provides that the Secretary shall not be authorized to obligate the United States for amounts in excess of $50,000,000 in any fiscal year. Subchapter VIII: Employee Protection - Provides that an acquiring railroad shall offer employment in their same craft or class to all employees of a railroad in reorganization from which it purchases rail properties. Stipulates that each acquiring railroad shall assume all obligations under existing collective bargaining agreements covering all employees of the railroad in reorganization employed on the particular lines or at the particular facilities it acquires. Provides that an employee, who has been deprived of employment or adversely affected with respect to his compensation, shall be entitled to a monthly displacement allowance equal to the difference between his monthly earnings, if any, following a conveyance effected pursuant to this Act. Subchapter IX: Miscellaneous Provisions - States that in formulating and implementing the Regional Plan, the Association, the Corporation and any railroad affected thereby shall be relieved of all prohibitions under the antitrust laws of the United States or of any State. Requires the Secretary to transmit to Congress in March of each year a comprehensive report on the effectiveness of the Association in implementing the purposes of this Act. Provides that the Association, including its franchise, capital reserves, surplus, security holdings, and income, shall be exempt from all taxation now or hereafter imposed by the United States, by any territory, dependency, or possession thereof, or by any State, county, municipality, or local authority.
Bill· HRH.R. 10417 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1973
Small Boat Operators Licensing Act - Requires every person wishing to operate a vessel required to be numbered under the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 on any waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and on the high seas beyond the territorial seas for vessels owned in the United States, to first secure a license for such operation in the State where he is a resident, in accordance with a State licensing system approved by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, or if no such licensing system has been approved by the Secretary for such State, such person shall secure a license in accordance with this Act. Provides that the Secretary shall approve for the purposes of this Act any State system for licensing vessel operators which meets the following standards: (1) the applicant must pass an examination on boating safety fundamentals meeting at a minimum those requirements established by the Secretary for a license under this Act; (2) the applicant must pass an examination on the rules of the road meeting at a minimum those requirements established by the Secretary for a license under this Act; (3) the license shall be subject to suspension or revocation for, at a minimum, those grounds established by the Secretary for suspension or revocation of a license under this Act; (4) the license shall be periodically renewable without examination; and (5) the State may charge fees in connection with the securing or renewal of a license under its system of licensing. Provides that no person shall operate or navigate any vessel required to be numbered under the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 on any waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and, in the case of a vessel owned in the United States, on the high seas, if such person is not duly licensed by a State or the Secretary in accordance with this Act. Provides that whoever operates or navigates any vessel on any of the waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and, in the case of a vessel owned in the United States, on the high seas, in violation of this Act shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500.
Bill· SS. 2440 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to promote development of rural areas by assisting in the improvement of transportation services and facilities and in obtaining experimental transportation rates from or to rural areas by the initiation of actions before the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Maritime Commission, the Civil Aeronautics Board, or other Federal or State transportation regulatory body, or by working directly with individual carriers. Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to permit the establishment of special freight and passenger rates to and from rural areas.
Bill· SS. 2434 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1973
Directs the Department of Transportation, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the Department of Agriculture jointly and in full cooperation to conduct a pilot investigation to determine the impact of de facto transportation factors (such as rates, ratings, routings, availability of equipment financing, scheduling, damaged and lost claims, lack of service, restrictions such as interlinings, and so forth) on economic opportunities, living patterns, and the cost of doing business in South Texas.
Bill· HRH.R. 10340 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1973
Increases, under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937, the amount of the annuities payable thereunder to widows and widowers.
Bill· SS. 2426 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1973
States that the Secretary of Transportation, in exercising his authority to determine medical qualifications of airmen under the Federal Aviation Act, shall not delegate any part of his authority to any air carrier employee or person performing medical services for a carrier on a contractural basis. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1355(a))
Law· HRH.R. 10309 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1973
Extends the power of the Commandant of the Coast Guard to prescribe formulas and rules for the operation of boilers, piping, valves, and fittings on ships as well as for their construction. Deletes language relating to the safety factor of boilers, and minimum thickness and maximum working pressure of valves and fittings on ships.
Law· HRH.R. 10284 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey reserved rights, title and interest in specified phosphates deposits in Marion County, in the State of Florida.
Bill· HRH.R. 10285 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1973
Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the appropriate agencies take steps to assure that at least 20 per cent of the gross tonnage of all petroleum and petroleum products imported into the United States on ocean vessels be transported on privately owned United States flag commercial vessels. Requires that the quantity to be carried in United States-flag commercial vessels be at least 25 per cent after June 30, l975, and at least 30 per cent after June 30, l977. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1241))
Bill· HRH.R. 10291 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1973
Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the appropriate agencies take steps to assure that at least 20 per cent of the gross tonnage of all petroleum and petroleum products imported into the United States on ocean vessels be transported on privately owned United States flag commercial vessels. Requires that the quantity to be carried in United States-flag commercial vessels be at least 25 per cent after June 30, l975, and at least 30 per cent after June 30, l977. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1241))
Bill· HRH.R. 10287 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1973
Railroad Reorganization Adjustment Assistance Act - Title I: Transfer of Functions and Establishment of Administration - States that it is the purpose of this Act to consolidate in a single agency in the executive branch the administration and coordination of programs of economic development and worker retraining and assistance, and to provide a comprehensive program for the solution of economic and unemployment problems caused by economic dislocation resulting from railroad reorganization. Establishes within the Department of Labor the Railroad Reorganization Adjustment Assistance Administration to assist the Secretary of Labor in carrying out the purposes of this Act. Title II: Railroad Reorganization Adjustment Assistance - Prescribes the requirements for a firm, individual, or community to receive adjustment assistance under this Act. Provides that upon the filing of a petition the Secretary shall determine whether a firm, the workers of a firm, or a community is eligible for adjustment assistance under this Act. States that a firm certified as eligible for adjustment assistance under this Act may, at any time within 2 years after the date of such certification, file an application with the Secretary for such adjustment assistance. States that, within a reasonable time after filing its application, the firm shall present a proposal for its adjustment. Provides that adjustment assistance under this Act consists of technical assistance and financial assistance which may be furnished singly or in combination. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to furnish such assistance. Requires each recipient of adjustment assistance under the Act to keep records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by such recipient of the proceeds which will facilitate an effective audit. States that the Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records of the recipient pertaining to adjustment assistance under this Act. Stipulates that whoever makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, or whoever willfully overvalues any security, for the purpose of influencing any way the action of the Secretary under this Act, or for the purpose of obtaining money, property, or anything of value under this Act, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both. Authorizes any adversely affected worker to file an application with the Secretary for adjustment assistance in the form of readjustment allowances, training benefits, relocation allowances, and early retirement benefits. Provides that the readjustment allowance payable to an adversely affected worker for a week of unemployment shall be an amount equal to 85 percent of his average weekly wage. Provides that payment of readjustment allowances shall not be made to an adversely affected worker for more than 52 weeks, except that, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary: (1) such payments may be made to an adversely affected worker for the entire period of his retraining approved by the Secretary, or (2) such payments shall be made to an adversely affected worker who had reached his 60th birthday for the period of time until he qualifies for social security payments, or until he has been relocated in suitable employment. Requires every adversely affected worker who applies for a readjustment allowance under this Act to apply for testing, counseling, training, and placement assistance. Directs the Secretary, insofar as possible, to provide assistance under this Act through existing programs established by law. Directs the Secretary to contract for basic and supplemental hospital and medical care for persons receiving assistance under this Act under such insurance plans as he deems appropriate. Provides that a relocation allowance may be granted to assist an adversely affected worker in relocating within the United States if the Secretary determines that such worker cannot reasonably be expected to secure suitable employment in the continuing area in which he resides and that such worker: (1) has obtained suitable employment affording a reasonable expectation of long-term duration in the area in which he wishes to relocate, or (2) has obtained a bona fide offer of such employment. Authorizes the Secretary to pay to each adversely affected worker, who meets the requirements of this Act and who files an application therefor, the retirement pay or the benefits under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance provisions of the Social Security Act, in the same amounts, and subject to the same terms and conditions, as the adversely affected worker will receive when he becomes entitled to receive such retirement pay or benefits. Authorizes the Secretary on the behalf of the United States to enter into an agreement with any State or State agency under which such State or agency will receive applications for, and will provide assistance under, the programs established by this Act. Provides that a community certified as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance may, at any time within two years after the date of such certification, file an application with the Secretary of Commerce for adjustment assistance under this subtitle. Directs the community, within a reasonable time after filing its application, to present a proposal, either separately or in conjunction with a firm or a group of workers or both, for its economic adjustment. Directs the Secretary, upon approval of such application, to provide a community such additional technical assistance as in his judgment will materially contribute to the economic adjustment of the community.
Bill· HRH.R. 10244 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1973
Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the appropriate agencies take steps to assure that at least 20 per cent of the gross tonnage of all petroleum and petroleum products imported into the United States on ocean vessels be transported on privately owned United States flag commercial vessels. Requires that the quantity to be carried in United States-flag commercial vessels be at least 25 per cent after June 30, l975, and at least 30 per cent after June 30, l977. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1241))
Bill· HRH.R. 10202 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1973
Increases the subsistence payments to students at the State marine schools from $600 per academic year to $1200 per academic year.
Bill· SS. 2401 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1973
National Agency for Transportation Safety Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares it to be the purpose of this Act to promote safety in transportation. Provides that the National Transportation Safety Board shall, on and after the ninetieth day after the date of enactment of this Act, be known as the National Agency for Transportation Safety and shall be an independent agency of the United States. Provides that the Agency shall be directed and administered by an Administrator. Directs the Administrator to establish bureaus to investigate and report on accidents involving the following modes of transportation: aviation; marine and maritime; highway and motor vehicle; railroad and rail; and pipeline. Provides for staffing and supplies of the Agency. Enumerates the duties of the Agency, including: (1) investigate, analyze, and determine the cause or probable cause of specified transportation accidents; (2) report in writing on the facts, conditions, and circumstances of each accident investigated; (3) issue periodic reports to the Congress, Federal, State, and local agencies concerned with transportation safety; (4) advocate the cause of safety in transportation in accordance with this Act; (5) conduct special studies on matters pertaining to safety in transportation, including human injury avoidance; (6) assess techniques of accident investigation; (7) develop a sophisticated capacity to monitor the adequacy of safeguards concerning the transportation of hazardous materials; and (8) review on appeal the suspension, amendment, modification, revocation, or denial of any operating certificate or license issued by the Secretary of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Directs that the Administrator shall be appointed by the President within ninety days after the date of enactment of this Act, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate from lists of qualified individuals recommended by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Comptroller General of the United States. Sets forth the Administrator's term of office and powers. Provides that whenever the Administrator determines that the result of specified Federal department or agency proceedings may substantially affect aviation, marine, motor vehicle, railroad, or pipeline safety, the Administrator may intervene on behalf of the Agency as a party. States that the Administrator or any duly designated employee of the Agency is authorized to intervene, or otherwise to participate, in any State or local agency or court proceeding, where the Administrator determines that the result of such proceeding may substantially affect an important interest of the public in transportation safety, accident avoidance, or accident loss reduction and such intervention or participation has been requested in writing. Requires the Administrator to report annually to Congress and specifies the content of such report. Requires copies of any communication, document, investigation or other information received or sent by the Administrator or any employee of the Agency to be made available to the public upon identifiable request, and at reasonable cost, unless such information may not be publicly released. States that whenever the Agency submits a recommendation regarding transportation safety to the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary shall respond formally and in writing to such recommendation not later than one hundred and twenty days after receipt. Requires such response to contain enumerated items regarding the recommendation. Provides for review of operating certificates and license actions of the Secretary by a Review Board consisting of the Administrator and Assistant Administrators. Makes technical and conforming amendments to specified Acts. Authorizes to be appropriated for the purposes of this Act such sums as are necessary, not to exceed $14,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; $16,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $18,000,000 for fiscal year 1976.
Bill· HRH.R. 10155 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1973
West Coast Corridor Feasibility Study Act - Directs and authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make an investigation and study for the purpose of determining the social advisability, technical feasibility, and economic practicability of a high-speed ground transportation system between the cities of Tijuana in the State of Baja California, Mexico, and Vancouver in the Province of British Columbia, Canada, by way of the cities of Seattle in the State of Washington, Portland in the State of Oregon, and Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno, Los Angeles, and San Diego in the State of California. Authorizes $8,000,000 to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 10164 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1973
West Coast Corridor Feasibility Study Act - Directs and authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make an investigation and study for the purpose of determining the social advisability, technical feasibility, and economic practicability of a high-speed ground transportation system between the cities of Tijuana in the State of Baja California, Mexico, and Vancouver in the Province of British Columbia, Canada, by way of the cities of Seattle in the State of Washington, Portland in the State of Oregon, and Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno, Los Angeles, and San Diego in the State of California. Authorizes $8,000,000 to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 10156 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1973
West Coast Corridor Feasibility Study Act - Directs and authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make an investigation and study for the purpose of determining the social advisability, technical feasibility, and economic practicability of a high-speed ground transportation system between the cities of Tijuana in the State of Baja California, Mexico, and Vancouver in the Province of British Columbia, Canada, by way of the cities of Seattle in the State of Washington, Portland in the State of Oregon, and Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno, Los Angeles, and San Diego in the State of California. Authorizes $8,000,000 to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· SS. 2388 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 September 1973
Permits, under the Internal Revenue Code, aircraft owners to choose, under specified conditions, the yearly period for application of the tax on use of civil aircraft. Provides for election to use a year other than the period beginning July 1 only if the person required to pay the tax on the use of the aircraft establishes that climatic conditions beyond his control will prevent him from using such aircraft for a continuous period of 90 days or more during the one year. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 4492 (c)(1)).
Bill· HRH.R. 10105 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 September 1973
Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, for reduced rate transportation on a space available basis for youth (between 12 and 22), elderly people (aged 65 and older), and military personnel who are members of the United States armed services traveling at their own expense, in uniform and while on official leave, furlough, or pass. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b))
Bill· HRH.R. 10082 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 September 1973
Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the appropriate agencies take steps to assure that at least 20 per cent of the gross tonnage of all petroleum and petroleum products imported into the United States on ocean vessels be transported on privately owned United States flag commercial vessels. Requires that the quantity to be carried in United States-flag commercial vessels be at least 25 per cent after June 30, l975, and at least 30 per cent after June 30, l977. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1241))
Law· SS. 2362 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Interstate compact - Grants the consent and approval of Congress to the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad Compact, as agreed to by the States of Colorado and New Mexico.
Bill· SS. 2357 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Automobile Driver Education and Highway Safety Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry on a national educational campaign designed to educate drivers, pedestrians and others with respect to: (1) the dangers incurred when driving on, crossing, or otherwise using the highways; and (2) improving safety on the highways by improving driver skills, attitudes and knowledge of highway regulations. Permits the Secretary to engage in research, provide training and engage in any other activity which will effectuate the purposes of this Act. Authorizes appropriations of $85,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, and for each of the two succeeding fiscal years.
Bill· HRH.R. 10018 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the appropriate agencies take steps to assure that at least 20 per cent of the gross tonnage of all petroleum and petroleum products imported into the United States on ocean vessels be transported on privately owned United States flag commercial vessels. Requires that the quantity to be carried in United States-flag commercial vessels be at least 25 per cent after June 30, l975, and at least 30 per cent after June 30, l977. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1241))
Bill· HRH.R. 10003 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Railroad Reorganization Adjustment Assistance Act - Title I: Transfer of Functions and Establishment of Administration - States that it is the purpose of this Act to consolidate in a single agency in the executive branch the administration and coordination of programs of economic development and worker retraining and assistance, and to provide a comprehensive program for the solution of economic and unemployment problems caused by economic dislocation resulting from railroad reorganization. Establishes within the Department of Labor the Railroad Reorganization Adjustment Assistance Administration to assist the Secretary of Labor in carrying out the purposes of this Act. Title II: Railroad Reorganization Adjustment Assistance - Prescribes the requirements for a firm, individual, or community to receive adjustment assistance under this Act. Provides that upon the filing of a petition the Secretary shall determine whether a firm, the workers of a firm, or a community is eligible for adjustment assistance under this Act. States that a firm certified as eligible for adjustment assistance under this Act may, at any time within 2 years after the date of such certification, file an application with the Secretary for such adjustment assistance. States that, within a reasonable time after filing its application, the firm shall present a proposal for its adjustment. Provides that adjustment assistance under this Act consists of technical assistance and financial assistance, which may be furnished singly or in combination. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to furnish such assistance. Requires each recipient of adjustment assistance under the Act to keep records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by such recipient of the proceeds of such assistance which will facilitate an effective audit. States that the Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records of the recipient pertaining to adjustment assistance under this Act. Stipulates that whoever makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, or whoever willfully overvalues any security, for the purpose of influencing in any way the action of the Secretary under this Act, or for the purpose of obtaining money, property, or anything of value under this Act, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both. Authorizes any adversely affected worker to file an application with the Secretary for adjustment assistance in the form of readjustment allowances, training benefits, relocation allowances, and early retirement benefits. Provides that the readjustment allowance payable to an adversely affected worker for a week of unemployment shall be an amount equal to 85 percent of his average weekly wage. Provides that payment of readjustment allowances shall not be made to an adversely affected worker for more than 52 weeks, except that, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary: (1) such payments may be made to an adversely affected worker for the entire period of his retraining to assist him to complete the training approved by the Secretary, or (2) such payments shall be made to an adversely affected worker who had reached his 60th birthday for the period of time until he qualifies for social security payments, or until he has been relocated in suitable employment. Requires every adversely affected worker who applies for a readjustment allowance under this Act to apply for testing, counseling, training, and placement assistance. Directs the Secretary, insofar as possible, to provide assistance under this Act through existing programs established by law. Directs the Secretary to contract for basic and supplemental hospital and medical care for persons receiving assistance under this Act under such insurance plans as he deems appropriate. Provides that a relocation allowance may be granted to assist an adversely affected worker in relocating within the United States if the Secretary determines that such worker cannot reasonably be expected to secure suitable employment in the commuting area in which he resides and that such worker: (1) has obtained suitable employment affording a reasonable expectation of long-term duration in the area in which he wishes to relocate, or (2) has obtained a bona fide offer of such employment. Authorizes the Secretary to pay to each adversely affected worker who meets the requirements of this Act, and who files an application therefor, the retirement pay or the benefits under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance provisions of the Social Security Act, in the same amounts, and subject to the same terms and conditions, as the adversely affected worker will receive when he becomes entitled to receive such retirement pay or benefits. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into an agreement with any State or State agency under which such State or agency will receive applications for, and will provide assistance under, the programs established by this Act. Provides that a community certified as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance may, at any time within two years after the date of such certification, file an application with the Secretary of commerce for adjustment assistance under this subtitle. Directs the community, within a reasonable time after filing its application, to present a proposal, either separately or in conjunction with a firm or a group of workers or both, for its economic adjustment. Directs the Secretary, upon approval of such application, to provide a community such additional technical assistance as in his judgment will materially contribute to the economic adjustment of the community.
Bill· HRH.R. 9987 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Urban Mass Transportation Assistance Act - Increases, under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, the total amount authorized for assistance thereunder. Increases the portion of project cost which may be covered by a Federal grant under such Act. Increases Federal grant assistance for operating expenses under such Act. Requires the establishment of a Mass Transportation Advisory Council to assist and advise State and local bodies receiving grants under such Act. Provides for the membership of such Councils. Limits the use of mass transportation funds under this Act in relation to the transportation of pupils. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a full and complete study of rural transportation needs. Requires a report on such study.
Bill· HRH.R. 9963 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Provides under the Interstate Commerce Act that no pipeline company engaged in the transportation of oil may transport oil through its pipelines if that company has an interest in such oil.
Bill· HRH.R. 9929 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Midwest and Northeast Rail System Development Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to restructure the present rail system in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the United States in order to meet the present and future needs for rail transportation. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act. Establishes, in the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Rail Emergency Planning Office, which shall conduct the initial investigation of the present rail transportation system in the rail emergency region and prepare, publish and submit reports on preliminary and final restructuring plans and recommendations for bringing into existence in the rail emergency region the restructured rail system. Sets forth the term of office and compensation of the director of the office. Enumerates the powers of the director. Establishes an Advisory Council for the Rail Emergency Region to assist the office and the Commission. Prescribes the membership composition of such council. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to submit to the commission and the office a report which contains his conclusions concerning essential rail services in the rail emergency region. Provides that the initial investigation conducted by the office pursuant to this Act shall include: (1) a request of the Governor of each State in the rail emergency region for an analysis of present and future rail service needs in the State; (2) a survey of existing rail transportation operation, traffic density over identified lines, costs and revenues of such lines, plant equipment facilities, and property suitable for rail transportation service in the rail emergency region; (3) an economic and operational study and analysis of present and future rail service needs in the rail emergency region; (4) a study of methods of effecting economies in the cost of rail system operations in the rail emergency region; (5) a study of the effect on railroad employees of any restructuring of the rail system in the rail emergency region; and (6) a report summarizing in detail the initial investigation. States that the preliminary identification plan for a restructured rail system shall identify on a map the rail transportation system which would best satisfy present and future rail transportation needs in the region. Requires the office to solicit views of other government agencies and the public with respect to such plan. Prescribes the steps to be followed in preparing the proposed final identification plan. Specifies that the final identification plan recommendation shall include (1) a comparison of alternative plans; (2) the possibility of reorganization of class I railroads; and (3) an evaluation of the methods of financing each plan. Requires the Commission to report, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, on the anticipated effect, including the environmental impact, of abandonments in States within the rail emergency region and States outside the rail emergency region. Prohibits rail carriers, under the Interstate Commerce Act, from abandoning within 150 days of enactment of this Act all or any portion of a railroad line (or operation thereof) if such abandonment is opposed by any passenger, consignor, or consignee served by the line during the 18 months preceding the filing of abandonment application; or opposed by any State, county, or municipality served by that line. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Commission for the use of the office in carrying out the purposes of this Act such sums as are necessary, not to exceed $8.5 million. Provides that the budget for the rail emergency region planning office shall be submitted directly to the Congress and shall not be subject to review of any kind by any other agency or official of the United States. States that as soon as practicable, but in no event more than sixty legislative days after the Congress receives the recommendations of the Commission concerning establishing the restructured rail system for the rail emergency region, the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and the Senate Commerce Committee shall report legislation to the full House or Senate, as the case may be, authorizing a restructuring of the rail system in the rail emergency region. Provides that such legislation shall be highly privileged in each House. Prohibits, for the eighteen-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any person from disposing of, or being required to dispose of, the rail line property of any railroad in the rail emergency region.
Bill· HRH.R. 9913 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the appropriate agencies take steps to assure that at least 20 per cent of the gross tonnage of all petroleum and petroleum products imported into the United States on ocean vessels be transported on privately owned United States flag commercial vessels. Requires that the quantity to be carried in United States-flag commercial vessels be at least 25 per cent after June 30, l975, and at least 30 per cent after June 30, l977. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1241))
Bill· HRH.R. 9980 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the appropriate agencies take steps to assure that at least 20 per cent of the gross tonnage of all petroleum and petroleum products imported into the United States on ocean vessels be transported on privately owned United States flag commercial vessels. Requires that the quantity to be carried in United States-flag commercial vessels be at least 25 per cent after June 30, l975, and at least 30 per cent after June 30, l977. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1241))
Bill· HRH.R. 9897 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Omits language from the Interstate Commerce Act which (1) requires that vessel cargo space be used for carrying not more than three bulk commodities; and (2) defines vessels which provide the concurrent transportation of commodities in bulk in the same vessel with other commodities.
Bill· HRH.R. 9882 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Authorizes grants and loans to State and local public bodies and agencies thereof and to private nonprofit organizations to assist them in providing transportation services meeting the special needs of elderly and handicapped persons. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to use two percent of the annual appropriation for transportation research, development, and demonstration projects, to finance the programs of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 9857 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1973
Senior Citizens Transportation Act - Prohibits common carriers in interstate commerce from charging elderly people more than half fare for their transportation during nonpeak periods of travel. Provides for grants to such carriers to cover such reductions on a showing by the carrier that it suffered an economic loss solely because of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide financial assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to States and local public bodies and agencies which adopt specially reduced rates during nonrush hours for elderly persons.
Bill· HRH.R. 9810 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1973
Extends the provisions of the Federal securities laws, under the Securities Act of 1933 and other specified Acts, to persons investing in securities of carriers regulated by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Bill· HRH.R. 9795 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1973
Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the appropriate agencies take steps to assure that at least 20 per cent of the gross tonnage of all petroleum and petroleum products imported into the United States on ocean vessels be transported on privately owned United States flag commercial vessels. Requires that the quantity to be carried in United States-flag commercial vessels be at least 25 per cent after June 30, l975, and at least 30 per cent after June 30, l977. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1241))
Bill· SS. 2317 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, to conduct a study of the feasibility and desirability of establishing a proposed Ohio River National Parkway in the State of Indiana. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 9758 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1973
Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to expedite the evaluation and selection of a national standard for a collision avoidance system; proceed to develop plans for operating rules and regulations integrating this system into a ground based air traffic control system; and require the installation of a collision avoidance system of all classes of aircraft by certain dates. States that the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Secretary of Defense acting through the Interdepartmental Group on Collision Avoidance and Pilot Warning, shall complete the flight test and evaluation of currently competing airborne collision avoidance systems, as defined in the Federal Aviation Act, and not later than one year thereafter shall select a national standard for such system. Provides that, upon selection of a national standard, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall publish implementation rules and regulations to describe compatible use and operating procedures between CAS systems and the existing air traffic control system. Sets forth minimum standards regarding collision avoidance systems and the specified dates upon which there must be compliance with such standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 9678 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1973
Antihijacking Act - Provides that whenever the President determines that a foreign nation is acting in a manner inconsistent with the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, he may suspend the right of any air carrier and foreign air carrier to engage in foreign air transportation, and any persons to operate aircraft in foreign air commerce, to and from that foreign nation as well as between the United States and any foreign nation which maintains air service between itself and that foreign nation. Provides that after June 30, 1973, no air carrier or foreign air carrier shall operate an aircraft in air transportation unless all passengers boarding that aircraft in the United States, and all baggage carried aboard the aircraft, shall have been inspected by means of a metal detection device or by an X-ray device immediately prior to boarding and have not been found to carry or contain an unauthorized device or weapon of any kind. Prescribes criminal penalties for violation of this Act. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1514, 1421)
Bill· SS. 2272 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to transfer the N.S. Savannah to the city of Savannah, Georgia, to be used as a museum ship and for public purposes.
Law· SS. 2267 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1973
Revises the Provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act which (1) requires that vessel cargo space be used for carrying not more than three bulk commodities; and (2) defines vessels as used in the concurrent transportation of commodities in bulk in the same vessel with other commodities.
Bill· HRH.R. 9634 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1973
Provides under the Interstate Commerce Act that no pipeline company engaged in the transportation of oil may transport oil through its pipelines if that company has an interest in such oil.
Bill· SS. 2249 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1973
Regulated Carriers Minimum Insurance Requirements Act - Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to prescribe reasonable rules and regulations governing the filing of surety bonds, policies of insurance, qualifications as a self-insurer, or other securities or agreements, in such reasonable amount as the Commission may require, to be conditioned to pay for loss of or damage to property with respect to which a transportation service subject to the Interstate Commerce Act is performed.
Bill· HRH.R. 9550 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1973
Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, for reduced rate transportation on a space available basis for youth (between 12 and 22), elderly people (aged 65 and older), and military personnel who are members of the United States armed services traveling at their own expense, in uniform and while on official leave, furlough, or pass. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b))
Bill· HRH.R. 9543 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1973
Requires the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate rail freight rates between Texas and Chicago and Florida and Chicago for manufactured products, agricultural commodities, and raw materials and to remove any undue advantages found in such rates.
Bill· HRH.R. 9529 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1973
Increases the subsistence payments to students at the State marine schools from $600 per academic year to $1200 per academic year.
Bill· HRH.R. 9530 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1973
Increases the subsistence payments to students at the State marine schools from $600 per academic year to $1200 per academic year.
Bill· HRH.R. 9479 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1973
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make a comprehensive study of a high-speed ground transportation system between Washington, District of Columbia, and Annapolis, Maryland, and a high-speed marine vessel transportation system between the Baltimore-Annapolis area in Maryland and the Yorktown-Williamsburg-Norfolk area in Virginia. Authorizes the construction of such system if such study demonstrates their feasibility. Authorizes appropriations of $300,000 for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 9496 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1973
Deepwater Pool Facilities Act. Provides that no citizen of the United States may construct or operate or make any significant addition to a deepwater port facility without first receiving a license from the Secretary of the Interior. Authorizes the Secretary to issue to any citizen of the United States a license to construct or operate a deepwater port facility if he first determines that: (1) the applicant is financially responsible and has demonstrated his ability and willingness to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and license conditions; (2) the construction and operation of the proposed deepwater port facility will not unreasonably interfere with international navigation or other reasonable uses of the high seas, and is consistent with the international obligations of the United States; and (3) the facility will be located, constructed, or operated in a manner which will minimize or prevent any adverse significant environmental effects. Directs the Secretary not to issue a license in any case where the President determines that it would be contrary to the national security of the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to issue reasonable rules and regulations governing application for and issuance of licenses and the construction and operation of deepwater port facilities under this Act. Declares that an application filed with the Secretary for a license under this Act shall constitute an application for all Federal authorizations required for construction and operation of a deepwater port facility. States that any person adversely affected by an order of the Secretary granting or denying a license may within sixty days after such order is issued seek judicial review thereof in the United States court of appeals for the circuit nearest to wich the facility is sought to be located. Directs the Secretary to prescribe by regulation the procedures, including appropriate charges, for the submission and consideration of applications for licenses. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Provides that whenever a licensee fails to comply with any provision of this Act or any rule, regulation, restriction, or condition made or imposed by the Secretary under the authority of this Act or fails to pay any civil penalty assessed by the Secretary except where a proceeding for judicial review of such assessment is pending, the Secretary may file an appropriate action in a United States district court to (1) suspend operations under the license or (2) if such failure is knowing and continues for a period of thirty days after the Secretary mails notice of such failure by registered letter to the licensee at his post office address, revoke such license.
Bill· HRH.R. 9450 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to transfer the N.S. Savannah to the city of Savannah, Georgia, to be used as a museum ship and for other public purposes.
Bill· HRH.R. 9413 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1973
Exempts commercial aircraft entering or departing from the United States at night or on Sunday or a holiday from provisions under the Tariff Act of 1930 requiring payment to the United States for overtime services of customs officers and employees. (Amends 19 U.S.C. 1451)