Transport

Urban Bikeway Transportation Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1975

Urban Bikeway Transportation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to States and to municipalities wholly or partly within urbanized areas for projects for the construction of bikeways. Provides that such bikeways shall be for commuting, recreational, and other purposes. States that the Federal share of any such project shall be 80 percent of the total cost. Requires that the remaining 20 percent is to be paid by the grantee. Provides that no grant shall be made unless such bikeway project is in accordance with a continuing comprehensive transportation planning process carried on cooperatively by States and local communities. Authorizes the appropriation to the Secretary to carry out this Act, $10,000,000 per fiscal year out of the Highway Trust Fund, and $10,000,000 per fiscal year out of any other Treasury money not otherwise appropriated.

A bill to amend the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 relating to the highway trust fund.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1975

Revises the Highway Revenue Act of 1954 by changing the Highway Trust Fund to the Transportation Trust Fund. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 120 note)

A bill to amend section 601 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to summarily deactivate emergency locator transmitters on aircraft.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1975

Urban Bikeway Transportation Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1975

Urban Bikeway Transportation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to States and to municipalities wholly or partly within urbanized areas for projects for the construction of bikeways. Provides that such bikeways shall be for commuting, recreational, and other purposes. States that the Federal share of any such project shall be 80 percent of the total cost. Requires that the remaining 20 percent is to be paid by the grantee. Provides that no grant shall be made unless such bikeway project is in accordance with a continuing comprehensive transportation planning process carried on cooperatively by States and local communities. Authorizes the appropriation to the Secretary to carry out this Act, $10,000,000 per fiscal year out of the Highway Trust Fund, and $10,000,000 per fiscal year out of any other Treasury money not otherwise appropriated.

A bill to amend section 402 of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 with respect to the percentage of the Federal share of rail service continuation subsidies.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1975

Increases the Federal share of rail service continuation subsidies under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973. Increases the allowable term of such subsidies. Authorizes appropriations for such subsidies.

A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to make an investigation and study to determine a National Transportation Policy which will result in maximum energy efficiency in our national transportation system.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1975

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make an investigation and study to determine a National Transportation Policy which will result in maximum energy efficiency in our national transportation system. Authorizes appropriations of sums necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

A bill to amend the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 with respect to the percentage of Federal subsidies for rail service continuation and to require the U.S. Railway Association to analyze certain railroad branch lines for inclusion in the final system plan.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1975

Increases the Federal share of a rail service continuation subsidy under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act to 100 percent during each of the two fiscal years following the effective date of the final system plan, 90 percent during the succeeding fiscal year, and 70 percent for each fiscal year thereafter. Requires the United States Railway Association to analyze specific railroad branch lines for inclusion in the final system plan.

A bill to amend section 402 of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 with respect to the percentage of the Federal share of rail service continuation subsidies.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1975

Increases the Federal share of rail service continuation subsidies under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973. Increases the allowable term of such subsidies. Authorizes appropriations for such subsidies.

Highway Safety Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1975

Highway Safety Act - Revises the Highway Safety Act to provide for the reduction of funds apportioned to a State for highway safety programs when such State does not have or is not implementing such programs. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1977 through 1980 for the purposes of making incentive grants to States which have showed the greatest progress in reducing traffic fatalities. Authorizes appropriations for carrying out highway safety programs and highway safety research and development programs under the Highway Safety Act.

A bill directing the Secretary of the Interior to include in the National Register the covered bridges within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1975

Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in order to assist in the preservation of covered bridges significant in American history, to include in the National Register the 15 covered bridges in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

A bill to provide for the competitive movement at fair and equitable rates and charges of household goods shipments moving in the foreign commerce of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1975

Requires common carriers by water to submit to the Federal Maritime Commission rates covering shipments of household goods moving in part or in whole by water in the foreign commerce of the United States. Allows interested persons to protest such rates. Sets forth criteria for approval or disapproval of such protested rates.

Emergency Rail Transportation Improvement and Employment Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1975

Emergency Rail Transportation Improvement and Employment Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants for programs designed to reduce unemployment and to repair and improve essential railroad roadbeds and facilities. Defines terms used in this Act. Directs the Secretary to make grants to eligible applicants for projects involving the repair, restoration, rehabilitation or improvement of roadbeds and facilities. Directs the Secretary to promulgate guidelines and procedures with respect to grant applications. Sets forth certain items which must be included in each application. Limits the use of grants made pursuant to this Act to the payment of wages and benefits earned by individuals employed in programs funded by this Act. Requires that jobs created pursuant to this Act be made available first to furloughed railroad maintenance employees, then to persons who have exhausted their unemployment benefits, to unemployed persons who are not eligible for such benefits, and to other unemployed or underemployed persons. States that roadbeds and facilities are eligible for project grants under this Act if: (1) they are designated for transfer to the Consolidated Rail Corporation in the final system plan under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act; (2) they are utilized by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation; or (3) they are owned by a railroad in reorganization under the Bankruptcy Act. Sets forth as the goals toward which each project receiving financial assistance under this Act must be structured: (1) the reduction of unemployment; (2) the acceleration and expansion of a national rail rehabilitation effort; (3) the coordination of repair and rehabilitation work with other rail transportation priorities; (4) the completion of each such project within 12 months; and (5) the maximization of chances for permanent employment of individuals employed under such projects. Requires that wages paid to workers in projects undertaken with financial assistance pursuant to the terms of this Act be not less than those prevailing for similar work in the same locality. Authorizes the appropriation of $240,000,000 for providing financial assistance under this Act.

A bill to increase an authorization of appropriations in order to complete the Mission 66 Bypass Road at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1975

Increases the authorization of appropriations from $2,050,000 to $4,050,000 in order to complete the Mission 66 Bypass Road at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the Civil Aeronautics Board to rescind the authority of any air carrier to provide nonstop service between any two points if such authority is not utilized within a certain period of time.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1975

Requires the Civil Aeronautics Board, under the Federal Aviation Act, after notice and hearing, to rescind the authority of any air carrier to provide nonstop service between any two points if such authority is not utilized within any continuous one year period.

A bill to authorize the States to carry out certain functions of the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Engineers on intrastate waters.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1975

Empowers States to carry out specified functions of the Secretary of the Army, and the Chief of Engineers with respect to intrastate navigable waterways including the regulation of: (1) building of bridges, dams and dikes; (2) deposit of refuse; (3) removal of sunken vessels; and (4) landfill. Requires a State which desires to carry out such functions to submit to the Secretary the program it proposes to establish and administer under State law. Directs the Secretary to approve such a State plan unless he determines that adequate authority does not exist: (1) to insure compliance with the applicable requirements of such functions, including but not limited to the establishment of necessary civil and criminal penalties and other means of enforcement; or (2) in the case of permits which may be issued by the State in carrying out such functions, to provide for their issuance, modification, and termination, including public notice of each such permit application and opportunities for public hearings. Authorizes the Secretary to withdraw approval of a State program if he determines that it fails to conform to Federal law.

A bill to amend the Shipping Act, 1916, in order to provide that a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and a territory or possession of the United States shall be considered a citizen of the United States for the purposes of such act.

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1975

Provides that a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and a territory or possession of the United States shall be considered a citizen of the United States for the purposes of the Shipping Act, 1916.

Corridor Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1975

Corridor Development Act - States that Congress finds that special legislation is necessary to effectuate the orderly and timely implementation of improved high-speed railway passengers service in the Northeast corridor. Establishes the Corridor Development Corporation, to be directed by a Board of Commissioners. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Corporation. Directs the Corporation to: (1) develop and apply an equitable formula for fully allocating all of the costs incurred by it in the discharge of its responsibilities under this Act; (2) implement the corridor development plan as approved by the construction manager and the Board of Commissioners; and (3) make available to the Secretary of Transportation such reports as he requests regarding implementation of the corridor development plan. Exempts from State taxation any real or personal property of the Corporation. Stipulates that the National Environmental Policy Act shall not apply to the activities of the Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to issue bonds and other obligations necessary to acquire Northeast corridor properties, up to $1,000,000,000, and to borrow on short-term notes to meet operating expenses. Permits the Corporation to make grants to States for up to 80 percent of the total costs of projects to develop and renovate existing properties. Authorizes appropriations of sums necessary, up to $50,000,000, to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Airport and Airway Development Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1975

Airport and Airway Development Act Amendments - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prepare and publish a revised national airport system plan for the development of public airports in the United States. States that such plan should include: (1) an identification of the levels of public service and the uses made of each public airport in the plan, and the projected airport development which the Secretary deems necessary to fulfill the levels of service and use of such airports during the next 10-year period; and (2) a listing of the amount of funds expended in each of the fiscal years 1971 through 1975 for terminal area development at each air carrier, commuter, and reliever airport showing separately the amounts expended for nonrevenue producing public use areas and for other areas. Authorizes appropriations of up to $2,000,000 to carry out such purpose. Authorizes specific appropriations under the Airport and Airway Development Act to develop air carrier airport programs and general aviation airports in the territories of the United States. Specifies the apportionment and distribution of funds under the Airport and Airway Development Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants of up to $25,000 to any State for up to 75 percent of the cost of developing standards for airport development at general aviation airports in each State, other than standards for safety of approaches. Authorizes appropriations of $1,275,000 to carry out such purposes. Stipulates that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no part of any funds authorized to be obligated for fiscal years 1978, 1979 and 1980 shall be obligated or otherwise expended except in accordance with a statute enacted after the date of this Act. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study of airports in areas where land requirements, local taxes or a low revenue return per acre may require the closing of such airports, together with recommendations concerning the preservation of such airports. Directs the Secretary to establish a civil aviation information distribution program within each region of the Federal Aviation Administration. Prohibits the closure of any existing flight service station operated by the Federal Aviation Administration, except under specified conditions. Authorizes appropriations of $72,000,000 to the Secretary to undertake a demonstration project related to ground transportation services to the Oakland International Airport, California, which will be consistent with the objectives of the Urban Mass Transportation Act.

A bill to provide for an amendment to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact to provide for the protection of the patrons, personnel, and property of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1975

Authorizes the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to establish and maintain a regular police force to provide protection for patrons, personnel, and transit facilities. States that the jurisdiction of the Metro Transit Police shall be limited to all the transit facilities owned, controlled, or operated by the Authority. Provides that a member of the Metro Transit Police shall have the same powers, including the power to arrest, and shall be subject to the same limitations, including regulatory limitations, in the performance of his duties as a member of the duly constituted police force of the political subdivision in which the Metro Transit Police member is engaged in the performance of his duties. Grants the Authority power to adopt rules and regulations for the safe, convenient, and orderly use of the transit facilities owned, controlled, or operated by the Authority, including the payment and the manner of the payment of fares or charges therefor, the protection of the transit facilities, the control of traffic and parking upon the transit facilities, and the safety and protection of the riding public. States that the Superior Court has jurisdiction with respect to any violation committed in the District of Columbia of the rules and regulations of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

National Trust for the Preservation of Historic Ships Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1975

National Trust for the Preservation of Historic Ships Act - Provides that in order to acquire, restore, and put on display ships of national interest and importance in the history of this Nation, and to identify and focus public attention and support for such acquisitions, restoration, and display, there is created a charitable, educational, and nonprofit corporation, to be known as the National Trust for the Preservation of Historic Ships. Authorizes the Historic Ships Trust to acquire, with donated, appropriated, or other funds, ships of national interest and importance in the technical, commercial, and cultural maritime history of the United States and to restore and display such ships. Designates the members of a temporary board of trustees for the Historic Ships Trust. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to establish a suitable advisory commission. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Historic Ships Trust for fiscal year 1976 and for each of the next following four fiscal years the sum of $1,000,000.

A bill to amend title 23 of the United States Code relating to highways, with respect to the definition of the term "construction."

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1975

Redefines the term "construction" for purposes of the Federal-aid highway program to include the resurfacing and rehabilitation of highways and bridges.

A bill to permit signs and notices for motorists to get information about travel-oriented services and facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1975

Permits signs and notices for motorists to get information about travel-oriented services and facilities along the Federal Interstate System of highways. States that such signs must conform to national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation under the authority of this Act.

A bill to authorize the States to carry out certain functions of the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Engineers on intrastate waters.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1975

Empowers States to carry out specified functions of the Secretary of the Army, and the Chief of Engineers with respect to intrastate navigable waterways including the regulation of: (1) building of bridges, dams and dikes; (2) deposit of refuse; (3) removal of sunken vessels; and (4) landfill. Requires a State which desires to carry out such functions to submit to the Secretary the program it proposes to establish and administer under State law. Directs the Secretary to approve such a State plan unless he determines that adequate authority does not exist: (1) to insure compliance with the applicable requirements of such functions, including but not limited to the establishment of necessary civil and criminal penalties and other means of enforcement; or (2) in the case of permits which may be issued by the State in carrying out such functions, to provide for their issuance, modification, and termination, including public notice of each such permit application and opportunities for public hearings. Authorizes the Secretary to withdraw approval of a State program if he determines that it fails to conform to Federal law.

A bill to provide for the improvement of the Nation's railroad system, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1975

Title I: Railroad Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation: (1) to conduct a study respecting the appropriate method for allocating the cost of the national railroad system among its various users; and (2) to prepare and publish, within 2 years after enactment of this title, national railroad system plan for the development of railroads in the United States, taking into consideration the relationship of each railroad to the rest of the transportation system in the particular area, forecasted technological developments in transportation, and environmental aspects. Establishes a Railroad Advisory Commission of specified membership to: (1) formulate recommendations concerning the long-range needs of railroad transportation; and (2) facilitate consideration of other modes of transportation. Provides that, in order to promote the effective location of railroad development projects and the development of an adequate national railroad system plan, the Secretary may make grants of funds to railroads and public agencies for railroad system planning and for railroad master planning. States that such grants: (1) may not exceed two-thirds of the cost incurred in accomplishment of the project; (2) may not be made for projects on a single railroad in excess of 5 percent of available funds; and (3) may not exceed $75,000,000 in total nor $15,000,000 in one year. Authorizes the Secretary to make approximately 10 billion dollars available for grants for railroad development from fiscal year 1976 through fiscal year 1981. Provides for the apportionment of two-thirds of such funds according to the number of track miles involved in the project, and one-third at the discretion of the Secretary. Provides that all railroad development projects shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary upon a determination that the project meets specified criteria, including compliance with applicable air and water quality standards. States the criteria for determining what costs of a project are eligible for Federal grants and specifies that public parking facilities for passenger cars and buildings (except those directly related to transportation operations of the railroad) are not eligible for such grants. Provides that labor employed by a sponsor of a project shall be subject to the existing terms of labor agreements then in effect or subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. Authorizes the Secretary to make loans (not to exceed $1,000,000,000 in aggregate) to railroads from the Railroad Trust Fund for the rehabilitation, modernization, or acquisition of railroad rolling stock. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress annually concerning his actions pursuant to this title. Provides criminal penalties for false statements made in connection with securing project cost grants under this title. Requires standardized procedures for recordkeeping by and provides for audit and examination of grant and loan recipients. Title II: Railroad Revenue Act - Imposes a tax of 5 percent of the amount paid for rail transportation to be paid by the person making the payment subject to tax. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States the Railroad Trust Fund to consist of the tax dollars collected for transportation of property by rail, such amounts to be available for expenditures made pursuant to title I of this Act. Directs the Secretary to make available to the Congress by March 1, 1978 a study on which possible revisions of the taxes imposed by this title may be based.

Emergency Rail Transportation Improvement and Employment Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1975

Emergency Rail Transportation Improvement and Employment Act - Defines the terms used in this Act. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide grants to eligible applicants for projects to improve or repair railroad roadbeds and facilities which best fulfill objectives under this Act. Sets forth guidelines and procedures for the grant applications under this Act. Sets employment priorities to be followed in the hiring of unemployed and furloughed individuals under this Act. Provides for cost and benefit assessments of programs and projects assisted under this Act. Requires periodic reports to the Congress and the President on improving the Nations rail system. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $240,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act.

A bill to amend the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to increase unemployment and sickness benefits, to raise the contribution base, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1975

Increases unemployment and sickness benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Revises the employer contribution base under such Act. Requires employers to pay a contribution equal to the specified percentage of so much of the compensation paid to any employee for service rendered after March 1975 as is not in excess of the maximum monthly compensation set forth in this Act.

A bill to amend section 402 of title 23, United States Code, relating to highway safety programs.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1975

States that approval of State highway safety programs by the Secretary of Transportation shall not be contingent upon any requirement that a State adopt a law or regulation requiring any motorcycle operator 18 years of age or older or passenger 18 years of age or older to wear a safety helmet when operating or riding a motorcycle. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 402)

Federal-Aid Highway Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1975

Title I: Federal-Aid Highway Act - Authorizes to be appropriated for the purpose of expediting the construction, reconstruction, or improvement, inclusive of necessary bridges and tunnels, of the Interstate System, including extensions thereof through urban areas, the additional sums of $1,000,000,000 for the three-month period ending September 30, 1976, and $4,000,000,000 per year through fiscal year 1988. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for Federal-aid highway systems in the United States, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands. Includes appropriations for the Federal-aid primary and secondary systems in urban and rural areas, for the control of outdoor advertising, and for the control of junkyards. Extends the time for completion of the Interstate System for nine years, until 1988. Permits buses up to 102 inches wide to operate on Interstate highways, existing vehicle width limitations notwithstanding. Extends Federal participation in the construction of ferry boats which are part of a Federal-aid highway system to boats constructed for use in Puerto Rico. Sets forth regulations governing outdoor advertising along Interstate highways, including specific distances from the rights-of-way at which signs may be located and the number of signs per mile which are permitted. States that the Secretary of Transportation shall promulgate standards concerning the lighting, size, number and spacing of such signs. Authorizes certain exceptions to the requirement that signs be erected a certain distance from the highway. Sets forth regulations governing the placement of signs providing directional information about facilities providing goods and services in the interest of the public. Provides for the allocation from funds appropriated for Federal-aid primary and secondary systems through fiscal year 1978 of specified amounts to be used by the States for highway construction training programs. Provides for the acquisition of land for rest and recreation areas, and for the preservation and restoration of scenic beauty adjacent to the Federal-aid highways. Increases by $5,000,000 to a total of $32,761,000 the appropriation authorized for the costs of constructing roadways on Federal dams. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for the reconstruction or replacement of bridge structures on the Overseas Highway to Key West, Florida. Title II: Highway Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978: (1) for highway safety programs; (2) for highway safety research and development; (3) for bridge reconstruction and replacement; (4) for projects for high-hazard locations; (5) for the elimination of roadside obstacles; (6) for programs relating to incentives for the enactment of seat belt laws; (7) for programs relating to incentives for the reduction of traffic facilities; and (8) for school bus driver training. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for projects for the elimination of hazards of railway-highway crossings. Limits to 25 percent of the funds authorized for a State highway safety program the amount which may be used for incentive programs to encourage the enforcement of seat belt laws or to reduce traffic fatalities.

Waterway User Tax Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1975

Title I: Waterway User Tax Act - Imposes a tax on the transportation by vessel of property over specified segments of inland waterways of the United States. Bases the computation of the rate of such tax on the number of vessel ton-miles performed multiplied by the ton-mile rate for the particular segment. Exempts all Coast Guard vessels and those Army vessels engaged in construction, operation, maintenance, or protection of the waterways of the United States. Title II: Charge for Use of Locks Within the Inland Waterways - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to collect a lockage fee of $10 for each lockage occurring at any location within any waterway segment specified in or designated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.

A bill to amend section 402 of title 23, United States Code, relating to highway safety programs.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1975

States that approval of State highway safety programs by the Secretary of Transportation shall not be contingent upon any requirement that a State adopt a law or regulation requiring any motorcycle operator 18 years of age or older or passenger 18 years of age or older to wear a safety helmet when operating or riding a motorcycle. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 402)

A bill to authorize the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve, on an expedited basis, pooling arrangements between carriers that are not likely unduly to restrain competition, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1975

Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve, on an expedited basis, pooling arrangements between carriers that are not of major transportation importance and are not likely unduly to restrain competition, as determined by the Commission.

A bill to authorize the Interstate Commerce Commission, after investigation and hearing, to require the establishment of through routes and joint rates between motor common carriers of property, and between such carriers and common carriers by rail, express, and water, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1975

Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission, after investigation and hearing, to require the establishment of through routes and joint rates between motor common carriers of property, and between such carriers and common carriers by rail, express, and water.

Federal-Aid Highway Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1975

Federal-Aid Highway Act - Expresses the Federal interest in completing and maintaining an effective national interstate highway system. Provides funding authorizations for the highway program, consistent with other transportation and national priorities. Revises the apportionment formula and operating procedures to place highest priority on expediting the completion of interstate routes of national significance. Places lower priority on completion of routes primarily serving local needs. Increases State and local flexibility in using Federal transportation assistance. Consolidates approximately thirty highway categorical grant programs into four broad programs: interstate system, urban and suburban transportation assistance program (areas over 50,000 population), rural transportation assistance program (any area not covered under the urban program), and the highway safety improvement program. Makes available urban, rural, and safety funds for use on highways not on the Federal-aid system and for projects to improve public transportation. Eliminates the Highway Trust Fund's October 1, 1977, termination date. Extends the Trust Fund indefinitely. Provides that the Trust Fund shall be maintained exclusively for the construction and improvement of the interstate system. Reduces revenues from the Federal gasoline tax going into the Highway Trust Fund from four cents to one cent. Provides that the Trust Fund would continue to receive revenues from other user taxes (tires, auto and truck parts, etc.) and the diesel fuel tax. Directs that all non-interstate Federal highway programs-including rural, urban, and safety improvement-be financed out of the general fund. Requires that two of the three cents no longer going into the Highway Trust fund be returned to the general Fund of the U.S. Treasury. Provides that the remaining one cent of the three cents be repealed in any State which correspondingly raises its State gasoline tax by at least one cent after September 30, 1976. Directs that if a State determines not to increase its own gasoline tax, the excess Federal revenues would go into the general fund. Provides that it would not be mandatory that States use this one cent from the Federal gasoline tax for transportation purposes. Classifies the routes on the interstate system into two categories. Provides that the first category consists of routes of national significance which are required for the development of a connected limited access intercity highway network. Provides access to and routes through or around major population centers. States that the second category consists of all other interstate routes. Provides commuter service in major urbanized areas where the integrity of a connected interstate system would be provided by other routes. Gives greater weight in the statutory apportionment formula to the cost of completing those routes of national significance. Apportions 50 percent of the annual authorization, based upon the cost of completing only those routes of national significance and 50 percent based upon the cost of completing all routes on the system. Provides that States with few routes of national importance would receive comparatively less funding, while States with critical gaps in the system would generally receive increased funding. Requires that any funds apportioned based upon the cost of completing routes of national significance could only be used on those routes. Directs that remaining funds could be used on any routes. Makes lapsed interstate funds available only at the discretion of the Secretary of Transportation and only for use on routes of national significance.

A bill to amend section 409 of the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize contracts between freight forwarders and railroads on an experimental basis, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1975

Authorizes for two years, under the Interstate Commerce Act, freight forwarders to enter into contracts with railroads governing the utilization by freight forwarders of the railroads' services and the compensation for such services.

A bill to authorize the Interstate Commerce Commission to require adequate compensation for owner-operator fuel costs in a transportation emergency, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1975

Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to require adequate compensation for owner- operator fuel costs in a transportation emergency.

A bill to permit signs and notices for motorists to get information about travel-oriented services and facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1975

Permits signs and notices for motorists to get information about travel-oriented services and facilities along the Federal Interstate System of highways. States that such signs must conform to national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation under the authority of this Act.

A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1975

Title I: Federal-Aid Highway Act - Authorizes to be appropriated for the purpose of expediting the construction, reconstruction, or improvement, inclusive of necessary bridges and tunnels, of the Interstate System, including extensions thereof through urban areas, the additional sums of $1,000,000,000 for the three-month period ending September 30, 1976, and $4,000,000,000 per year through fiscal year 1988. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for Federal-aid highway systems in the United States, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands. Includes appropriations for the Federal-aid primary and secondary systems in urban and rural areas, for the control of outdoor advertising, and for the control of junkyards. Extends the time for completion of the Interstate System for nine years, until 1988. Permits buses up to 102 inches wide to operate on Interstate highways, existing vehicle width limitations notwithstanding. Extends Federal participation in the construction of ferry boats which are part of a Federal-aid highway system to boats constructed for use in Puerto Rico. Sets forth regulations governing outdoor advertising along Interstate highways, including specific distances from the rights-of-way at which signs may be located and the number of signs per mile which are permitted. States that the Secretary of Transportation shall promulgate standards concerning the lighting, size, number and spacing of such signs. Authorizes certain exceptions to the requirement that signs be erected a certain distance from the highway. Sets forth regulations governing the placement of signs providing directional information about facilities providing goods and services in the interest of the public. Provides for the allocation from funds appropriated for Federal-aid primary and secondary systems through fiscal year 1978 of specified amounts to be used by the States for highway construction training programs. Provides for the acquisition of land for rest and recreation areas, and for the preservation and restoration of scenic beauty adjacent to the Federal-aid highways. Increases by $5,000,000 to a total of $32,761,000 the appropriation authorized for the costs of constructing roadways on Federal dams. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for the reconstruction or replacement of bridge structures on the Overseas Highway to Key West, Florida. Title II: Highway Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978: (1) for highway safety programs; (2) for highway safety research and development; (3) for bridge reconstruction and replacement; (4) for projects for high-hazard locations; (5) for the elimination of roadside obstacles; (6) for programs relating to incentives for the enactment of seat belt laws; (7) for programs relating to incentives for the reduction of traffic facilities; and (8) for school bus driver training. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for projects for the elimination of hazards of railway-highway crossings. Limits to 25 percent of the funds authorized for a State highway safety program the amount which may be used for incentive programs to encourage the enforcement of seat belt laws or to reduce traffic fatalities.

A bill to amend section 206 of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to include in the final system plan, required by such section, the designation of certain rail properties necessary for the transportation of fossil fuel.

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1975

Requires, under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act, the designation in the final system plan of rail properties for use in the transportation of fossil fuel.

National Home Rule Board Program

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 1975

National Home Rule Road Program - Provides that the receipts from all Federal gasoline and automotive excise taxes shall be placed in the Highway Trust Fund to be used for road improvement purposes only. Eliminates the State matching requirements in the Federal-aid highway program. Provides Federal assistance for State and local highway purposes by guaranteeing that each State's apportionment of funds shall not be less than $25,000,000 annually.

Federal-Aid Highway Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 1975

Federal-Aid Highway Act - Expresses the Federal interest in completing and maintaining an effective national interstate highway system. Provides funding authorizations for the highway program, consistent with other transportation and national priorities. Revises the apportionment formula and operating procedures to place highest priority on expediting the completion of interstate routes of national significance. Places lower priority on completion of other routes of national significance. Places lower priority on completion of routes primarily serving local needs. Increases State and local flexibility in using Federal transportation assistance. Consolidates approximately thirty highway categorical grant programs into four broad programs: interstate system, urban and suburban transportation assistance program (areas over 50,000 population), rural transportation assistance program (any area not covered under the urban program), and the highway safety improvement program. Makes available urban, rural, and safety funds for use on highways not on the Federal-aid system and for projects to improve public transportation. Eliminates the Highway Trust Fund's October 1, 1977, termination date. Extends the Trust Fund indefinitely. Provides that the Trust Fund shall be maintained exclusively for the construction and improvement of the Interstate system. Reduces revenues from the Federal gasoline tax going in to the Highway Trust Fund from four cents to one cent. Provides that the Trust Fund would continue to receive revenues from other user taxes (tires, auto and truck parts, etc.) and the diesel fuel tax. Directs that all non-interstate Federal highway programs - including rural, urban, and safety improvement - be financed out of the General Fund. Requires that two of the three cents no longer going into the Highway Trust Fund be returned to the General Fund of the U.S. Treasury. Provides that the remaining one cent of the three cents be repealed in any State which correspondingly raises its State gasoline tax by at least one cent after September 30, 1976. Directs that if a State determines not to increase its own gasoline tax, the excess Federal revenues would go into the General Fund. Provides that it would not be mandatory that States use this one cent from the Federal gasoline tax for transportation purposes. Classifies the routes on the interstate system into two categories. Provides that the first category consists of routes of national significance which are required for the development of a connected limited access intercity highway network, or provides access to and routes through or around major population centers. States that the second category consists of all other interstate routes. States that these routes would provide commuter service in major urbanized areas where the integrity of a connected Interstate System would be provided by other routes. Gives greater weight in the statutory apportionment formula to the cost of completing those routes of national significance. Apportions 50 percent of the annual authorization, based upon the cost of completing only those routes of national significance and 50 percent based upon the cost of completing all routes on the System. Provides that States with few routes of national importance would receive comparatively less funding, while States with critical gaps in the System would generally receive increased funding. Requires that any funds apportioned based upon the cost of completing routes of national significance could only be used on those routes. Directs that remaining funds could be used on any routes. Makes lapsed interstate funds available only at the discretion of the Secretary of Transportation and only for use on routes of national significance.

A bill to provide for the modification of the project for Tuttle Creek Lake, Big Blue River, Kans.

United States · United States Congress · 7 July 1975

Directs the Army Corps of Engineers to construct an access road and replace a specified bridge on the Tuttle Creek Lake project, Big Blue River, Kansas. Authorizes up to $570,000 to be appropriated for such construction.

A bill to provide for the competitive movement at fair and equitable rates and charges of household goods shipments moving in the foreign commerce of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1975

Requires common carriers by water subject to the Shipping Act to file a schedule of rates or charges with the Federal Maritime Commission prior to submitting a bid to a Federal agency for the business of shipping household goods in the foreign commerce of the United States.

National Transportation Rehabilitation and Modernization Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1975

National Transportation Rehabilitation and Modernization Act - Title I: General Provisions - Declares it to be the purpose of Congress to provide for employment opportunities, the conservation of resources, and the promotion of safe, efficient, adequate and economical transportation services through financial assistance and programs to rehabilitate, modernize, and improve essential transportation systems. Defines terms used in this Act. Title II: Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide funds to railroads, governmental transportation authorities and other responsible persons for rehabilitating, modernizing, or improving railroad facilities and railroad equipment as defined in this Act. Specifies what percentage of the cost of improvement projects on various Rail Systems may be covered by Federal funds. Provides for the Secretary to make loans to cover up to the total cost of a project in cases where the borrowing railroad, because of improvements effected by the project, will be in a position to repay the loan. Defines the "National Railroad System" (National System) or all railroads within the continental United States subject to Part I of the Interstate Commerce Act. Subdivides the National System into: (1) the Interstate System, consisting of principal heavy traffic freight lines and intercity passenger lines, together with those rail yards, terminals, and other facilities required for main-line rail service; (2) the Secondary System, consisting of secondary or alternative freight lines; and (3) the Branch Line System, consisting of all other rail lines, yards, terminals, and other facilities in the National System. Directs the Secretary to issue a report, within 60 days after the enactment of this Act, of all rail lines, yards, terminals, and other facilities on the National System, preliminarily classifying them as belonging to the Interstate, Secondary, or Branch Line Systems and setting preliminary priorities for rehabilitation; modernization; and improvement of each of these classes. States that the report shall be submitted to: (1) the Rail Services Planning Office (Office); (2) the State Governors; (3) the Secretary of Labor; (4) the Interstate Commerce Commission; and (4) the Congress. Directs the Office to conduct public hearings on the Secretary's report and to solicit the views of interested parties on such report. Requires the Office to submit to the Secretary and to Congress a summary and analysis of its proceedings and an evaluation of the Secretary's report. Directs the Secretary of Labor to summarize and report the estimated effects of the improvement projects proposed pursuant to this Act on employment opportunities in the industries, States, and political subdivisions of the United States. Specifies the parties to whom the report shall be given. Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to submit to the Secretary of Transportation and to the Office its analysis of the financial circumstances of railroads comprising the National System and the relative needs of such railroads for Federal assistance to rehabilitate, modernize, and improve their facilities pursuant to this Act. Requires the Secretary to publish, within one year after the enactment of this Act, a final designation of the National System, together with a plan and program for improvements under this Act. Provides for the modification of such final designation. Provides for the biannual submission to Congress by the Secretary of a Railway Needs Report, setting forth major transportation services that should be provided by railroads in the United States. Specifies items which the Secretary should consider in preparing such report. Specifies the conditions under which the Interstate Commerce Commission shall authorize the joint use of rail line by an applicant railroad. Provides for the allocation of costs to rail line users by the Office. Authorizes appropriations for the purposes of this title through fiscal year 1980. Title III: Highway Vehicle Improvement - Requires the Secretary, through the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, to provide assistance to corporations, States, local or regional transportation authorities, educational or research institutions, or other responsible persons, for research, development, experiment, and testing of vehicles to perform passenger and freight transportation on the highways, roads, and streets of the Nation at lower costs, with greater safety, reduced fuel consumption, and reduced environmental impact. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this title through fiscal year 1980. Title IV: Waterway Vessel Improvement - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Maritime Affairs, to employ funds made available under this title to develop, test, and encourage the production of improved vessels for use on the navigable inland and coastal waterways of the United States, including the Great Lakes. Authorizes the appropriation of funds for the purposes of this title through fiscal year 1980. Provides for the audit of the financial records of all recipients of financial aid under this Act by the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, or the Comptroller General. Requires the Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce to submit annual reports to the President and to Congress of all activities pursuant to this Act.

Hazardous Materials Transportation Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1975

Hazardous Materials Transportation Act Amendments - Requires shippers of hazardous materials (presently "extremely hazardous") to file registration statements with the Secretary of Transportation. Authorizes to be appropriated in future fiscal years such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act.

A bill to provide Federal loan guarantee for certain common carriers of express.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1975

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, to guarantee loans and other obligations issued to enable common carriers to refinance existing obligations. Requires the Secretary to make specified findings of fiscal solvency and responsibility before issuing such loan guarantees. Directs the Secretary to prescribe and collect an annual guarantee fee from common carriers sufficient to cover the administrative expenses of this program.

A bill to terminate the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1975

States that the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement approved by the Civil Aeronautics Board is adverse to the public interest and is hereby terminated. States that the effective date of this Act is February 1, 1975.

A bill to amend sections 130 and 405 of title 23, United States Code, to provide for the installation of warning lights at certain railroad-highway crossings.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1975

Authorizes Federal payment of the costs of installing warning lights at railroad- highway crossings. Directs each State to identify projects to install such warning lights for the Federal-aid safer roads demonstration program.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 relating to emergency locator transmitters, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1975

Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency, under the Federal Aviation Act, to permit the operation of an aircraft without an emergency locator transmitter during an inspection, repair, or modification of such transmitter when such inspection, repair, or modification is required by rule and the Administrator determines that the aircraft will be operated in an acceptably safe manner when the transmitter is not on board.

A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1975

Title I: Federal-Aid Highway Act - Authorizes to be appropriated for the purpose of expediting the construction, reconstruction, or improvement, inclusive of necessary bridges and tunnels, of the Interstate System, including extensions thereof through urban areas, the additional sums of $1,000,000,000 for the three-month period ending September 30, 1976, and $4,000,000,000 per year through fiscal year 1988. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for Federal-aid highway systems in the United States, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands. Includes appropriations for the Federal-aid primary and secondary systems in urban and rural areas, for the control of outdoor advertising, and for the control of junkyards. Extends the time for completion of the Interstate System for nine years, until 1988. Permits buses up to 102 inches wide to operate on Interstate highways, existing vehicle width limitations notwithstanding. Extends Federal participation in the construction of ferry boats which are part of a Federal-aid highway system to boats constructed for use in Puerto Rico. Sets forth regulations governing outdoor advertising along Interstate highways, including specific distances from the rights-of-way at which signs may be located and the number of signs per mile which are permitted. States that the Secretary of Transportation shall promulgate standards concerning the lighting, size, number and spacing of such signs. Authorizes certain exceptions to the requirement that signs be erected a certain distance from the highway. Sets forth regulations governing the placement of signs providing directional information about facilities providing goods and services in the interest of the public. Provides for the allocation from funds appropriated for Federal-aid primary and secondary systems through fiscal year 1978 of specified amounts to be used by the States for highway construction training programs. Provides for the acquisition of land for rest and recreation areas, and for the preservation and restoration of scenic beauty adjacent to the Federal-aid highways. Increases by $5,000,000 to a total of $32,761,000 the appropriation authorized for the costs of constructing roadways on Federal dams. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for the reconstruction or replacement of bridge structures on the Overseas Highway to Key West, Florida. Title II: Highway Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978: (1) for highway safety programs; (2) for highway safety research and development; (3) for bridge reconstruction and replacement; (4) for projects for high-hazard locations; (5) for the elimination of roadside obstacles; (6) for programs relating to incentives for the enactment of seat belt laws; (7) for programs relating to incentives for the reduction of traffic facilities; and (8) for school bus driver training. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for projects for the elimination of hazards of railway-highway crossings. Limits to 25 percent of the funds authorized for a State highway safety program the amount which may be used for incentive programs to encourage the enforcement of seat belt laws or to reduce traffic fatalities.

A bill to amend the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to increase unemployment and sickness benefits, to raise the contribution base, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1975

Increases unemployment and sickness benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Revises the employer contribution base under such Act. Requires employers to pay a contribution equal to the specified percentage of so much of the compensation paid to any employee for service rendered after March 1975 as is not in excess of the maximum monthly compensation set forth in this Act.