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Bill· HRH.R. 8205 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1977
Bridge Safety Act - Title I - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) inventory all bridges not located on any of the Federal-aid systems; (2) classify them according to serviceability, safety, and essentiality; and (3) assign each bridge a priority for replacement based on such classification. Authorizes Federal participation in State projects to replace such bridges after October 1, 1980. Increases the authorization for appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund for bridge replacement programs. Title II - Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to extend such fund through fiscal year 1990. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to postpone specified excise tax reductions. Title III - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to increase the excise taxes on gasoline, diesel fuels, and special motor fuels. Amends the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 to stipulate that such increases shall be deposited in a special account of the Highway Trust Fund to meet the obligations incurred by the United States pursuant to bridge replacement programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 8204 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1977
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to require that vessels, as a condition for engaging in the coastwise trade, be built or rebuilt using only materials of United States origin. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to waive such requirement under specified circumstances.
Bill· SS. 1793 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1977
Railroad Improvement Act - Amends the Department of Transportation Act to revise the time periods during which Federal financial assistance will be available for rail service assistance programs. Stipulates that any in-kind benefits for rail service assistance programs which a State may provide for any period in excess of the State's share of project costs for that period shall be applied toward that State's share in any subsequent period. Stipulates that whenever the costs of an approved project exceed the amount of rail freight service assistance to which a State is entitled, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to provide assistance in any subsequent period to cover the costs of such project. Revises the method of computing the amount of rail service assistance a State is entitled to receive. Makes projects eligible for rail service assistance under such Act if the revenues attributable to the line or railroad related to the project are below a specified level or if the line or railroad which is related to the project are subject to abandonment. Stipulates that eligibility for assistance for lines or railroads subject to abandonment shall be limited to projects which have as their principal objective the elimination of deferred maintenance and rehabilitation. Prohibits the Secretary from withholding approval of a State rail freight program or project solely on the grounds that the State initiated the program or project without the Secretary's prior approval. Prohibits States from using Federal rail service assistance funds to make rail service continuation payments for projects which are eligible for such assistance solely because the railroad or line is subject to abandonment unless certain conditions are met. Stipulates that out of the funds authorized to be appropriated for rail service assistance programs no more than $10,000,000 shall make available for planning grants for each of the fiscal years 1976 through 1980. Amends the Rail Passenger Service Act to direct the Interstate Commerce Commission, when it orders a railroad to provide services or to allow the use of tracks or facilities of such railroad by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation to consider quality of service as a major factor in determining the amount of compensation to be paid to the railroad including reasonable adherence to the fastest practicable operations schedule. Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act to allow the Secretary of Transportation, the Deputy Secretary of Transportation, and the Chairman of the United States Railway Association to delegate their powers under such Act. Requires the Consolidated Rail Corporation to make such premium payments as are necessary to maintain in effect medical and life insurance policies of employees of railroads in reorganization. Revises the method of computing rail service continuation assistance to States under such Act. Stipulates that rail freight services which are eligible for rail service continuation assistance under such Act shall include rail services which are subject to abandonment. Limits such assistance to projects which have as their principal objective the elimination of deferred maintenance and rehabilitation of the rail line. Authorizes two or more States to combine their entitlements to rail service continuation assistance under such Act. Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to direct the Interstate Commerce Commission, whenever a cooperative assistance proposal and a valid financial offer was made under the Department of Transportation Act or a rail service continuation payment under such Act was not paid, to find that the public convenience and necessity permit the abandonment or discontinuance of such line. Directs the Commission, in promulgating accounting procedures for railroads, to require the accurate reporting of expenses for labor, materials, overhead, administration, and other activities. Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to establish as a goal of the Northeast Corridor improvement project, the development of equipment designed to be compatible with the track and operation of the travel market of the Northeast corridor. Increases the authorization for appropriations under such Act for improvements on nonoperational portions of stations used in intercity rail passenger service and on related facilities and fencing. Authorizes the appropriation of $75,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 for the purpose of making grants to State and local governmental entities to enable them to acquire abandoned railroad rights-of-way for recreational or conservational purposes.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 31 (95th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1977
Disapproves the Federal motor vehicle safety standard transmitted to Congress on June 30, 1977.
Bill· HRH.R. 8172 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1977
State Rail Freight Assistance Act - Amends the Department of Transportation Act and the Regional Rail Reorganization Act to revise the time periods during which Federal financial assistance shall be available for rail service assistance programs under such Acts. Stipulates that any in-kind benefits for rail service assistance programs which a State may provide for any period in excess of the State's share of project costs for that period shall be applied toward that State's share in any subsequent period. Stipulates that, whenever the costs of an approved project exceed the amount of rail freight service assistance to which a State is entitled, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to provide assistance in any subsequent period to cover the costs of such project. Makes projects eligible for rail service assistance under such Acts if the railroad line involved is subject to an abandonment proceeding before the Interstate Commerce Commission or is classified as "potentially subject to abandonment" under the Interstate Commerce Act. Prohibits the Secretary from withholding approval of a State rail freight program or project solely on the grounds that the State initiated the program or project without the Secretary's prior approval. Stipulates that of the funds authorized to be appropriated for rail service assistance programs under the Department of Transportation Act, no more than $10,000,000 shall be made available for planning grants for each of the fiscal years 1976 through 1980.
Bill· HRH.R. 8126 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1977
Amends the Clean Air Act to authorize States to unilaterally revise clean air implementation plans to suspend or eliminate provisions which curtail motor vehicle parking in urban areas.
Bill· HRH.R. 8124 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1977
Airport and Aircraft Noise Reduction Act - Title I : Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a single system of measuring noise and the impact of noise on individuals to be used to measure noise at airports and their surrounding areas and to establish land uses for such areas which are compatible with such noise levels. Allows airport operators to submit noise impact maps to the Secretary setting forth the noncompatible uses in each area of the map, a description of the projected aircraft operations during 1985, and the ways in which such operations will affect such map. Requires the revision of such maps when changes in airport operations would create any new noncompatible use in areas surrounding an airport. Authorizes any appropriate State agency to request the Secretary to hold hearings in areas affected by airport noise to determine whether a program for the reduction of the impact of aircraft noise is in the public interest. Stipulates that in the event such a program is required, the airport operator concerned shall submit a noise impact map and a noise compatibility program to the Secretary. Amends the Airport and Airway Development to authorize the Secretary to make grants to qualified airports for noise compatibility planning. Defines "noise compatibility planning" as the preparation of noise impact maps and noise compatibility programs under this Act. Sets forth limitation regarding the amounts which may be obligated through such grant program. Authorizes appropriations of $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1978 and beyond to carry out such grant program. Stipulates that noise compatibility programs filed with the Secretary pursuant to this Act shall include measures proposed by airport operators for the reduction of existing noncompatible uses and the prevention of the introduction of additional noncompatible uses within the area covered by the operator's noise impact map. Sets forth factors which the Secretary is to rely on in approving noise compatibility programs. Stipulates that the Federal share of an approved program shall be 80 percent of its costs. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1978 and 1979 to carry out such grant program. Requires the Secretary to prepare noise impact maps and noise compatibility programs for specified airports near the District of Columbia. Title II : Increases the appropriations authorized for fiscal years 1979 and 1980 under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970. Title III : Directs the Secretary to publish a list of operators of United States civil subsonic turbojet powered aircraft above a specified weight which do not comply with noise standards prescribed for new subsonic aircraft in regulations issued by the Secretary and in effect on January 1, 1977. Requires such operators to submit to the Secretary a statement that such aircraft will comply with such standards and the method by which such compliance shall be attained, either by retrofitting or replacement. Requires such operators to impose surcharges on rates for carriage of persons or property on noncomplying aircraft and to deposit such amounts in a separate account to pay for retrofitting or replacement costs. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants available to operators of noncomplying aircraft when the funds in such account are insufficient to meet retrofitting or replacement costs. Sets forth restrictions relating to the sale or lease of such aircraft. Prohibits the operation of foreign aircraft over a specified take off weight limit within the United States after January 1, 1985, unless such aircraft comply with noise standards prescribed for subsonic aircraft in effect on January 1, 1977. Title IV: Stipulates that nothing in this Act shall be construed to indicate an intent on the part of Congress to preempt the field relating to aircraft or airport noise.
Bill· HRH.R. 8143 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1977
Amends the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to obligate for fiscal years 1979 and 1980 not less than $30,000,000 of the funds authorized to be appropriated under such Act for improving air navigation facilities for the purpose of establishing no fewer than 45 automated flight service stations. Defines "flight service stations" as air navigation facilities used to assist pilots in the safe conduct of flight.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 273 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1977
Expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding the Federal motor vehicle safety standard transmitted to Congress on June 30, 1977.
Bill· SS. 1770 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1977
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to increase the penalties for violations of motor carrier safety regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation and to extend the application of civil fines to violations of any such regulations.
Bill· HRH.R. 8041 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1977
Establishes a federally funded bridge replacement and reconstruction program for bridges located on rural non-federal aid system public roads. Authorizes appropriations for such program through fiscal year 1979. Specifies the method by which the Secretary of Transportation shall apportion funds to the States for such program.
Bill· SS. 1757 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1977
International Navigational Rules Act - Authorizes the President to proclaim the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Exempts from the regulation vessels in harbors, rivers, and inland waters, the Great Lakes, or the Red River. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to promulgate regulations to implement this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to promulgate rules for certain navigational signals. Imposes civil penalties for violation of such regulations.
Bill· HRH.R. 8017 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1977
Amends the Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring that the locomotives of all trains be equipped with strobe lights for safety purposes.
Bill· HRH.R. 7990 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1977
Amends the Clean Air Act to authorize States to unilaterally revise clean air implementation plans to suspend or eliminate provisions which curtail motor vehicle parking in urban areas.
Bill· HRH.R. 7991 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1977
Amends the Clean Air Act to authorize States to unilaterally revise clean air implementation plans to suspend or eliminate provisions which curtail motor vehicle parking in urban areas during time of economic hardship.
Bill· SS. 1741 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1977
Rail Passenger Service Authorization Act - Amends the Rail Passenger Service Act to extend the authorization for appropriations for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
Bill· HRH.R. 7964 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1977
Bikeway Transportation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for 80 percent of the cost to States and municipalities of bikeway construction projects in urbanized areas or connecting such areas with national, State, or local parks, seashores or recreational areas. Requires such bikeway projects to be in accordance with a continuing comprehensive transportation planning process carried on cooperatively by States and local communities and in accordance with construction standards established by the Secretary.
Bill· HRH.R. 7948 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1977
Domestic Offshore Communities Seaport Development Act - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants in order to establish a system of public seaports adequate to meet the needs of domestic offshore communities. Stipulates that the aggregate amount of such grants shall be at least $60,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1978 through 1981. Sets forth conditions which must be met in order for the Secretary to approve such a seaport development project. Establishes a formula for the apportionment of such grants.
Bill· HRH.R. 7951 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1977
Amends the Clean Air Act to authorize States to unilaterally revise clean air implementation plans to suspend or eliminate provisions which curtail motor vehicle parking in urban areas.
Bill· HRH.R. 7879 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1977
Directs the Secretary of the Department under which the Coast Guard is operating to document the vessel Fundy Pride, owned by the Washington County Vocational Technical Institute of Calais, Maine, as a vessel of the United States with the privilege of engaging in the American fisheries so long as such vessel is owned by a citizen of the United States and is used for instructing students in vocations related to commercial fishing.
Bill· HRH.R. 7786 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1977
Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to eliminate the requirement that States match Federal funds for improvement of nonoperational portions of stations used in intercity rail passenger service and of related facilities and fencing in the Northeast Corridor. Increases the appropriations authorized under such Act for such improvements.
Bill· HRH.R. 7768 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1977
Motor Carrier Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to direct the Interstate Commerce Commission in the performance of its duties with respect to motor carriers to consider maximum reliance on competitive market forces, the encouragement of new motor carriers, and participation by women and minorities in the motor carrier industry as being in the public convenience and necessity. Sets forth standards which the Commission must apply in determining whether to issue certificates of public convenience and necessity. Stipulates that a party applying for a certificate shall have the burden of showing that it meets the necessary requirements, that a party opposing the issuance shall have the burden of proving that the proposed service is not consistent with the public convenience and necessity, and that a finding that the proposed service is not consistent with the public convenience and necessity must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence. Stipulates that such standards and requirements regarding proof shall be applicable in the case of applications for permits for contract carriers by motor vehicles. Sets forth procedural time limits during which the Commission must dispose of applications pertaining to common or contract motor carriage. Directs the Commission to review and remove from existing commodity classifications those common and contract carrier operating right restrictions which limit the specific types of commodities that may be carried and the routing necessary to serve authorized points. Stipulates that the Commission may approve a certificate or permit transfer only if it is demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that such a transaction will not substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly. Prohibits the Commission from approving any transaction between two or more motor contract carriers if such transaction would cancel or revoke substantial portions of duplicative operating certificates. Prohibits the Commission from approving a consolidation or merger agreement between two or more carriers subject to the Interstate Commerce Act unless it is demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that such a transaction would not substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly. Revises the definition of "interstate commerce" with respect to motor carriers to exclude the transportation of property if such service has been interrupted after it has arrived in one State from another State and such property is to be transported within that State or to any point not more than 50 miles from the place of arrival. Directs the Secretary of Transportation in consultation with the States to develop recommendations to provide a more efficient and equitable system of State regulations for interstate motor carriers.
Bill· HRH.R. 7759 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1977
Prohibits the expenditure of Federal funds for the conversion of highway signs to the metric system unless the Congress specifically authorizes such an expenditure.
Bill· HRH.R. 7715 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1977
State Rail Freight Assistance Act - Amends the Department of Transportation Act and the Regional Rail Reorganization Act to revise the time periods during which Federal financial assistance shall be available for rail service assistance programs under such Acts. Stipulates that any in-kind benefits for rail service assistance programs which a State may provide for any period in excess of the State's share of project costs for that period shall be applied toward that State's share in any subsequent period. Stipulates that, whenever the costs of an approved project exceed the amount of rail freight service assistance to which a State is entitled, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to provide assistance in any subsequent period to cover the costs of such project. Makes projects eligible for rail service assistance under such Acts if the railroad line involved is subject to an abandonment proceeding before the Interstate Commerce Commission or is classified as "potentially subject to abandonment" under the Interstate Commerce Act. Prohibits the Secretary from withholding approval of a State rail freight program or project solely on the grounds that the State initiated the program or project without the Secretary's prior approval. Stipulates that of the funds authorized to be appropriated for rail service assistance programs under the Department of Transportation Act, no more than $10,000,000 shall be made available for planning grants for each of the fiscal years 1976 through 1980.
Bill· HRH.R. 7699 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1977
Amends the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to obligate for fiscal years 1979 and 1980 not less than $30,000,000 of the funds authorized to be appropriated under such Act for improving air navigation facilities for the purpose of establishing no fewer than 45 automated flight service stations. Defines "flight service stations" as air navigation facilities used to assist pilots in the safe conduct of flight.
Bill· HRH.R. 7661 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1977
Bridge Safety Act - Title I: Bridge Program - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve Federal participation in a State project to repair or replace unsafe highway bridges under a needs formula as established in this Act. Stipulates that the Federal share of any such project shall not exceed 90 percent of its cost. Amends the Highway Safety Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $180,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 and $720,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1978 through 1990 for such purpose. Title II: Extension of Highway Trust Fund and Certain Related Provisions - Amends the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 to extend appropriations for the Highway Trust Fund through fiscal year 1990. Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act to extend the fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Bill· HRH.R. 7645 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1977
Freight Claims Settlement Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to require common carriers by railroad, specified transportation companies, motor carriers, and freight forwarders to acknowledge, in writing, receipt of a claim alleging loss or damage to property within 30 days after receipt of such a claim. Requires such carriers, within 120 days of receipt of such a claim to either: (1) pay such claim in full; (2) enter into an agreement with the claimant for settlement of such claim; (3) make a firm compromise offer in writing to the claimant; or (4) deny such claim in writing. Sets forth civil penalties on a per day basis for failure to meet such time limitations. Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7621 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1977
Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 to increase the Federal share of the cost of specified railway highway crossing demonstration project.
Law· HRH.R. 7557 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 2 June 1977
Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriation Act - Title I: Department of Transportation - Appropriates specified sums for fiscal year 1978 for: (1) the Office of the Secretary of Transportation; (2) the Coast Guard; (3) the Federal Aviation Administration; (4) the Federal Highway Administration; (5) the Federal Railroad Administration; (6) the Urban Mass Transportation Administration; (7) the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; and (8) the Materials Transportation Bureau. Stipulates the obligated balances against the appropriations for operating expenses and Reserve training for the Coast Guard for the two preceeding years shall be merged with the current appropriation for the Guard. Title II: Related Agencies - Appropriates specified sums for fiscal year 1978 for: (1) the National Transportation Safety Board; (2) the Civil Aeronautics Board; (3) the Interstate Commerce Commission; (4) the Panama Canal Zone Government; (5) the Department of the Treasury for the acquisition of fund participation notes pursuant to the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976; (6) the United States Railway Association; (7) the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; and (8) the National Transportation Policy Study Commission. Title III: General Provision - Sets forth limitations on the use of funds made available under this Act including a prohibition on the use of funds for any further construction of the Miami jetport or of any other air facility in Florida lying south of the Okeechobee Waterway and in the drainage basin contributing water to the Everglades National Park until it has been shown by an appropriate study made jointly by the Departments of the Interior and Transportation that such an airport will not have an adverse environmental effect on the ecology of the Everglades. Prohibits the use of funds made available under this Act for the liquidation of contractual obligations under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to support mass transit facilities, equipment or operating expenses unless the applicant for such assistance has given satisfactory assurances to the Secretary of Transportation that the rates charged elderly and handicapped persons during nonpeak hours shall not exceed one-half of the rates applicable to others during peak hours.
Bill· HRH.R. 7566 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 June 1977
Emergency Highway Repair Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide financial assistance to States for major repairs to routes on any Federal-aid system which were damaged as a result of the severe winter weather. Directs the Secretary to make an estimate of the total cost of such repairs. Stipulates, that, in determining the amount of assistance for each state, the Secretary shall consider the ratio of the cost of such repairs in each state to the total cost of repairs in all eligible States. Authorizes the appropriation of $400,000,000 out of the Highway Trust Fund to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7510 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 June 1977
Prohibits the expenditure of Federal funds for the conversion of highway signs to the metric system unless the Congress specifically authorizes such an expenditure.
Bill· HRH.R. 7502 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 June 1977
Directs the Secretary of the Department under which the Coast Guard is operating to document the vessel Quoddy Pride, owned by the Washington County Vocational Technical Institute of Calais, Maine, as a vessel of the United States with the privilege of engaging in the American fisheries so long as such vessel is owned by a citizen of the United States and is used for instructing students in vocations related to commercial fishing.
Bill· SS. 1615 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1977
Amends the Federal - Aid Highway Act of 1973 to increase the Federal share of the cost of specified railway highway crossing demonstration projects.
Bill· HRH.R. 7462 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1977
Amends the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1976 to establish a ceiling of $7,445,000,000 for all obligations for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs for fiscal year 1978. Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from controlling the rate of obligation of such limitation by allocation or otherwise and from controlling, by priority or otherwise, programs or projects eligible for Federal financial assistance from those funds for such programs and projects which are subject to such limitation, if such programs or projects are otherwise eligible for such assistance. Requires the Secretary to submit monthly reports to Congress on: (1) the amount of obligation by State for Federal-aid highways and the highway safety construction programs during the preceeding month; (2) the cumulative amount of obligations for each State for fiscal year 1978; and (3) the balance, as of the last day of the preceeding month, of the unobligated apportionment of each State by fiscal year.
Bill· HRH.R. 7477 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1977
Bridge Safety Act - Title I - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) inventory all bridges not located on any of the Federal-aid systems; (2) classify them according to serviceability, safety, and essentiality; and (3) assign each bridge a priority for replacement based on such classification. Authorizes Federal participation in State projects to replace such bridges after October 1, 1980. Increases the authorization for appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund for bridge replacement programs. Title II - Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to extend such fund through fiscal year 1990. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to postpone specified excise tax reductions. Title III - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to increase the excise taxes on gasoline, diesel fuels, and special motor fuels. Amends the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 to stipulate that such increases shall be deposited in a special account of the Highway Trust Fund to meet the obligations incurred by the United States pursuant to bridge replacement programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 7486 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1977
Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to increase the Federal share of the costs of rail service assistance programs for the fiscal years 1978 through 1981 under the Department of Transportation Act. Stipulates that the Federal share for such projects shall be 70 percent for fiscal year 1982. Increases the Federal share for rail service continuation projects during the second 12 month period after the date rail properties are conveyed to the Consolidates Rail Corporation pursuant to a final system plan under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973. Increases the Federal share of the costs of providing mandatory rail passenger service under the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act (emergency operating assistance) during the 18 month period following the first 360 days of such mandatory operation.
Bill· HRH.R. 7472 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1977
Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a permanent exhibition aboard the Coast Guard cutter Chautaqua for the purpose of educating the public regarding the present and future mission of the Coast Guard.
Bill· HRH.R. 7487 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1977
Federal-Aid to Ridesharing Act - Title I: Short Title, Findings, Purpose, Policy, Goals, and Definitions - Declares it the national policy to encourage ridesharing, to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads and highways, to reduce demand for gasoline, and to increase transportation opportunities for the handicapped and the elderly. Title II: Consolidation of Federal Ridesharing Activities - Establishes an Office of Ridesharing within the Urban Mass Transportation Administration of the Department of Transportation to coordinate Federal ridesharing programs under this Act and to establish national goals with respect to ridesharing. Requires the Director of the Office of the Management and Budget to transfer to the Office of Ridesharing the existing programs of the various Federal agencies which are duplicative of, or could be performed more appropriately by, the Secretary of Transportation under the authority contained in this Act. Requires the Director to report to the Committees on Appropriations and Government Operations of the House and Senate regarding such program transfers. Terminates the Office of Ridesharing on September 30, 1983. Directs the President and the committees of the House and Senate having primary oversight responsibility with respect to the Office to conduct inquiries into its performance and effectiveness and to make recommendations on whether the Office should be abolished, reorganized or extended prior to such termination date. Title III: Planning, Technical Studies, Research and Demonstration - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish procedures and guidelines for the development and implementation of State ridesharing plans. Authorizes Federal financial assistance for the development and implementation of qualified State plans. Authorizes Federal grants for technical studies and research projects. Directs the Secretary to set a goal for each State for increasing average motor vehicle occupancy by 1980 and to set national ridesharing goals for 1980 and 1985. Authorizes the Secretary to undertake research, development, and demonstration projects in all phases of ridesharing. Authorizes the Secretary to study the transportation component of those Federal programs and projects providing social services and to propose a plan to make such services more cost- effective. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress regarding such study. Title IV: Ridesharing Programs, Grants, Loans - Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and loans to assist States and designated recipients in developing specific ridesharing programs and projects. Stipulates that such loans shall constitute a revolving fund and all monies from such fund shall be deposited in the General Treasury on September 30, 1983, unless Congress acts to continue such fund. Title V: General Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe such rules as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the President and the Congress and other specified individuals on the operation of programs under this Act. Establishes additional criteria for the submission and approval of surveys, plans, specifications, and estimates for proposed projects under this Act. Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts from the highway trust fund for the various programs under this Act.
Bill· SS. 1598 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1977
Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to eliminate the requirement that States match Federal funds for improvement of nonoperational portions of stations used in intercity rail passenger service and of related facilities and fencing in the Northeast Corridor. Increases the appropriations authorized under such Act for such improvements.
Bill· SS. 1592 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1977
Terminates further construction of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal project.
Bill· HRH.R. 7409 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1977
Emergency Rail Transportation Improvement and Employment Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to eligible applicants for projects involving the repair, rehabilitation, or improvement of railroad roadbeds and facilities. Stipulates that the purposes of such grant program are to: (1) reduce unemployment in areas of substantial unemployment; (2) improve severely deteriorated roadbeds and facilities which are a risk to public safety or which seriously inhibit freight and passenger service; and (3) improve roadbeds and facilities which meet transportation needs and policies. Stipulates that the funds provided under this Act shall be used solely to pay the wages and benefits earned by individuals employed in programs funded by this Act and not for administrative expenses. Establishes a priority system for hiring individuals for jobs created pursuant to this Act. Directs the Secretary of Labor to establish rules and procedures for referring eligible individuals for employment to applicants receiving funds under this Act. Sets forth criteria for determining which roadbeds and facilities are eligible for project grants under this Act. Sets forth goals to be achieved with respect to such projects. Stipulates that projects must be structured and administered to achieve such goals in order to be eligible for funding. Sets forth restrictions regarding subcontracts for work on such projects. Sets forth measures relating to labor protection and wages and benefits for employees. Requires recipients of Federal funds under this Act to keep such records as the Secretary of Transportation may prescribe. Directs the Secretary to submit periodic reports to the President and the Congress regarding actions taken pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $750,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7397 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1977
Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to eliminate the requirement that States match Federal funds for improvement of nonoperational portions of stations used in intercity rail passenger service and of related facilities and fencing in the Northeast Corridor. Increases the appropriations authorized under such Act for such improvements.
Bill· HRH.R. 7415 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1977
Amends the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to disapprove any airport development project with respect to any proposed airport site unless such airport has been approved by the community or communities to be served by such airport.
Bill· HRH.R. 7391 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1977
Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to eliminate the requirement that States match Federal funds for improvement of nonoperational portions of stations used in intercity rail passenger service and of related facilities and fencing in the Northeast Corridor. Increases the appropriations authorized under such Act for such improvements.
Bill· SS. 1584 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to direct the Consolidated Rail Corporation (Con Rail) to make premium payments in order to maintain insurance policies providing medical or life insurance benefits to employees and retirees under such Act. Entitles the corporation to a loan under such Act to make such payments. Deems such costs to be expenses of the administration of the respective estates of the railroads in reorganization.
Bill· HRH.R. 7370 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1977
State Rail Freight Assistance Act - Amends the Department of Transportation Act and the Regional Rail Reorganization Act to revise the time periods during which Federal financial assistance shall be available for rail service assistance programs under such Acts. Stipulates that any in-kind benefits for rail service assistance programs which a State may provide for any period in excess of the State's share of project costs for that period shall be applied toward that State's share in any subsequent period. Stipulates that, whenever the costs of an approved project exceed the amount of rail freight service assistance to which a State is entitled, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to provide assistance in any subsequent period to cover the costs of such project. Makes projects eligible for rail service assistance under such Acts if the railroad line involved is subject to an abandonment proceeding before the Interstate Commerce Commission or is classified as "potentially subject to abandonment" under the Interstate Commerce Act. Prohibits the Secretary from withholding approval of a State rail freight program or project solely on the grounds that the State initiated the program or project without the Secretary's prior approval. Stipulates that of the funds authorized to be appropriated for rail service assistance programs under the Department of Transportation Act, no more than $10,000,000 shall be made available for planning grants for each of the fiscal years 1976 through 1980.
Bill· SS. 1580 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1977
Permits the vessel Scuba King to be documented to engage in the fisheries and the coastwise trade of the United States so long as such vessel is continuously owned by a citizen of the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 7321 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate comprehensive regulations for the control and abatement of noise resulting from the operation of civil supersonic transport aircraft in the United States at subsonic speed. Stipulates that such regulations, at a minimum, shall require such aircraft to comply with the noise standards prescribed for new subsonic aircraft in effect on January 1, 1977.
Bill· HRH.R. 7313 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1977
Automotive Transport Research and Development Act - Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish a program to develop advanced automobile propulsion systems within five years of the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Administrator to make grants for research projects designed to assist the furtherance of such program. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate and report the extent to which the automobile industry utilizes advanced automotive technology. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to test vehicles developed pursuant to the program established by this Act, in order to determine compliance with applicable standards under the Clean Air Act and the Noise Control Act of 1972. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to test such vehicles in order to determine compliance with applicable standards under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act, and the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Establishes contracting procedures consistent with applicable provisions of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to submit annual reports to Congress of activities pursuant to this Act, including results of economic surveys designed to evaluate the extent to which Federal guarantees of financial obligations may aid in developing commercial markets for advanced automobile technology. Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to require that efforts of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration be directed towards the development of advanced automobile propulsion systems. Authorizes the appropriation of $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 and $75,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 to carry out the purposes of this Act. Stipulates that no more than 60 percent of such appropriations shall be directly expended in Federal laboratories.
Bill· SS. 1554 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 May 1977
Rail Rehabilitation Act - Title I: Findings, Purpose, and Definitions - Declares that the purposes of this Act are to designate an Interstate Railroad System, to rehabilitate the lines within such System, and to transfer to the States the responsibility for maintaining rail lines not included within such System. Title II: Interstate Railroad System - Requires each rail carrier to provide the Secretary of Transportation with specified information regarding its rail lines. Stipulates that the Initial Interstate Railroad System shall be comprised of: (1) all rail lines operated by railroad companies within the United States; (2) all out-of-service but not abandoned rail lines controlled by domestic railroad companies; and (3) such rail lines outside the United States which are operated by a railroad company which operates primarily within the United States and which are deemed essential to the System by the Secretary. Specifies exceptions to such inclusion. Directs the Secretary to prepare and distribute a report containing a description of all rail lines included in the Initial System and a report identifying all rail lines not included in the Initial System and the reason for such exclusion. Directs the Rail Services Planning Office of the Interstate Commerce Commission to hold public hearings regarding the establishment of the Initial System, and to report to the Secretary its recommendations for additions to and deletions from such System. Directs the Secretary, after receiving such recommendations, to prepare and release a summary of an Intermediate Interstate Railroad System. Requires the Secretary to include findings in support of each addition to or deletion from the Initial System. Stipulates that the Intermediate System shall designate the future maintenance standards of each rail line in the System according to specified criteria. Directs the Rail Services Planning Office to hold public hearings to solicit comments on the Intermediate System and to report to the Secretary its recommendations for additions to and deletions from such System. Directs the Secretary, after receiving such recommendations, to prepare and transmit to Congress the Final Interstate Railroad System. Stipulates that the Final System shall contain no deletions from the Intermediate System except those deletions recommended by the Office or approved by the Governor of the State in which the rail lines to be deleted are included. Stipulates that the Final Plan shall contain future maintenance standards for each rail line which are no lower than those contained in the Intermediate System except under specified circumstances. Stipulates that the Final System shall be deemed approved unless either the House of Representatives or the Senate passes a resolution of disapproval within 60 days. Directs that, in the event such a resolution is passed, the Secretary shall submit a revised System to Congress for review. Directs the Secretary, within 90 days of receiving the Office's recommendations regarding the Intermediate System, to establish a rehabilitation, capital improvement, and maintenance program for the restoration of all rail lines in the System to the future maintenance standards set forth in the Final System. Stipulates that this entire program shall be scheduled for completion within 12 years after the enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of the Army, within three years after the enactment of this Act, to carry out a study of the long-term capital needs for the major upgrading of the Final System. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Rail Property Administration (as established by this Act) to establish a revised rehabilitation, capital improvement and maintenance program showing the schedule for completion of each element of the program. Stipulates that all rail properties subject to reorganization under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 shall be part of the Final System. Title III: Federal Rail Property Administration - Establishes the Federal Rail Property Administration within the Department of Transportation. Authorizes the Administration to acquire rail lines and transportation property other than rail lines from any railroad company operating within the United States or whose principal place of business is within the United States. Stipulates that such property may include United States railroads outside the U.S. in contiguous portions of Canada and Mexico where necessary for the Interstate Rail System. Authorizes the Administration to enter into leases with railroad companies which deed rail lines to the Administration for the purpose of providing rail service for a period of not more than 25 years. Stipulates that such a lease shall be renewable. Sets forth provisions to be included in such a lease. Directs the Administrator to establish regulations for the planning and implementation of projects to coordinate, and consolidate railroad operations. Authorizes railroad companies, after the Final System is deemed approved, to offer to transfer all its rail facilities included in the System to the Administration. Authorizes ConRail to offer its rail facilities to the Administration any time 120 days after the enactment of this Act. Requires the Administration to accept title to such rail facilities and to enter into operating leases for such lines within 120 days after receipt of an offer to transfer. Authorizes railroad companies (other than ConRail) to offer to transfer rail facilities before approval of the Final System under specified conditions. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop rehabilitation and capital improvement programs for rail properties owned by the Administration. Requires such programs to be incorporated into the leases for such properties. Stipulates that the Administration shall pay the costs of such programs and shall contract with the leaseholding railroad to perform such programs. Directs the Administrator and any rail carrier leasing property to establish a schedule of maintenance for such property after the conclusion of a rehabilitation program. Stipulates that such maintenance shall be the responsibility of the carrier or carriers involved. Directs the Administrator to supply all materials and equipment for such maintenance. Directs the Administrator to report annually to the President and the Congress on the properties owned by the Administration and on the condition of all other rail properties in the nation. Title IV: Funding - Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary for each of the 12 years following the enactment of this Act for rehabilitation projects and maintenance projects. Imposes a Rail User Charge on all railroads operating on facilities of the Administration. Stipulates that such charge shall amount to $.20 annually per thousand gross ton-miles of freight, passengers, and rail equipment move on such facilities. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the Administrator to carry out provisions of this Act. Title V: State and Local Rail Service Discontinuance and Abandonment - Sets forth conditions for the discontinuance or abandonment of rail service or rail properties transferred to the Administration. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Federal aid program in support of State rail planning as required by the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973. Title VI: Labor Contracts - Stipulates that all contracts between rail carriers and labor organizations for maintenance of properties transferred to the Association shall remain in full effect. Authorizes the Association to enter into contracts for the performance of maintenance, rehabilitation and capital improvement projects provided that all employment pursuant to such contracts shall be subject to the terms of labor contracts in force at the time on the property affected.