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United States · United States Congress · 20 April 1977
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to extend the age limitation before which passenger ships delivered on or after December 1, 1952, can qualify for operating differential subsidies from 25 to 30 years.
United States · United States Congress · 20 April 1977
Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to extend the period during which Federal emergency operating assistance is available for rail passenger service under such Act. Increases the Federal share for the provision of such service during specified time periods. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years following fiscal year 1978 to liquidate obligations incurred by the Secretary of Transportation in financing such assistance.
United States · United States Congress · 20 April 1977
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to make Federal ship mortgage insurance available for obligations for fishing vessels which do not exceed 87 1/2 percent of the actual or depreciated cost of such vessels.
United States · United States Congress · 20 April 1977
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to make Federal ship mortgage insurance available for obligations for fishing vessels which do not exceed 87 1/2 percent of the actual or depreciated cost of such vessels.
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board to adopt time limitations for decisions regarding applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity to engage in interstate air transportation. Requires the Board, if it does not act within such period, to issue the certificate as requested unless it, by order entered within the specified time period, finds that the public interest or extraordinary circumstances justify delay for a period of time specified in the order. Requires that any proposed rule or regulation establishing such time limits be submitted to each House of Congress and stipulates that it shall become effective 30 legislative days after submission unless either House adopts a resolution disapproving such rule or regulation.
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the Civil Aeronautics Board to rescind the authority of any air carrier to provide non-stop service between two points if such authority is not exercised for any continuous one-year period. Authorizes the Board to grant such authority to another carrier with or without a hearing.
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 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.
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Civil Aeronautics Board to grant exemptions from the requirements of such Act for all-cargo operations in interstate air transportation pending consideration of an application for initial certification under such Act if such exemption is in the public interest.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to allow vessels owned by, or registered under the laws of, Canada or Mexico to transport merchandise between points in the U.S. whenever such action is necessary or desirable in the interest of friendly relations with such countries.
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 1978 and 1979. Sets forth the authorized end strength for active duty personnel and prescribes the average military student loads for the Coast Guard for such years. Stipulates that the obligated balances against appropriations for use by the Coast Guard for operation and maintenance and Reserve training purposes for the two preceeding fiscal years shall be merged with the current appropriations.
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Ocean Tariff Reform Act - Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to include within the definition of "common carrier by water in foreign commerce" under such Act common carriers engaging in the ocean transportation of property of United States origin or destination via ports in nations contiguous to the United States who advertise or arrange the transportation of such property within the United States, or who issue or deliver within the United States, ocean or through intermodal bills of lading or other contracts of affreightment for such transportation. Sets forth filing requirements for specified contracts and tariffs of such carriers with the Federal Maritime Commission.
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Travel Agents Registration Act - Amends the International Travel Act of 1961 to establish within the Department of Transportation a Travel Agent Registration Board. Authorizes the Board to promulgate rules establishing minimum qualification criteria for travel agents. Requires the Board to report annually to Congress regarding its activities. Prohibits any individual from engaging in the business of conducting a travel agency after December 31,1977, unless such individual has received a travel agent registration certificate from the Board. Stipulates that such certificates shall expire on the second anniversary of the date of issuance. Stipulates that such certificates shall not be assignable or transferable. Authorizes the renewal of certificates upon payment of a renewal fee and a showing that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications established by the Board. Authorizes the Board to suspend or revoke travel agent registration certificates, after a hearing, if the Board determines that the individual has ceased to satisfy the minimum qualifications promulgated by the Board or has engaged in specified practices. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to the Department of Transportation to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 1978. Sets forth the authorized end strength for active duty personnel and prescribes the average military student loads for the Coast Guard for such fiscal year. Stipulates that the obligated balances against appropriations for use by the Coast Guard for operation and maintenance and Reserve training purposes for the two preceeding fiscal years shall be merged with the current appropriations.
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Deauthorizes the navigation study of the Wabash River, Indiana, by the Secretary of the Army acting through the Chief of the Corps of Engineers.
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 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.
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 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.
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1977
Amends the Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring that the locomotive and rear car of all passenger, freight, and commuter trains be equipped with bulletproof glass and equipment which is capable of providing controlled temperatures.
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1977
Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to include within the definition of "common carrier by water in foreign commerce" under such Act common carriers engaging in the ocean transportation of property of United States origin or destination via ports in nations contiguous to the United States who advertise or arrange the transportation of such property within the United States or who issue or deliver within the United States, ocean or through intermodal bills of lading or other contracts of affreightment for such transportation. Sets forth filing requirements for specified contracts and tariffs of such carriers with the Federal Maritime Commission. Establishes minimum rates for such transportation. Requires such carriers to designate a registered agent within the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1977
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to increase the amount of capital stock or the principal value of other securities which may be issued by motor carriers without authorization by the Interstate Commerce Commission from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000.
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1977
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to extend the age limitation before which passenger ships delivered on or after December 1, 1952, can qualify for operating differential subsidies from 25 to 30 years.
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1977
Authorizes and requests the President to designate the year 1977 as the "Year of Education" in honor of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.
United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1977
Cargo Claims Adjustment Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act, the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970, and the Harter Act to allow shippers, who file suit against a common carrier regulated under such Acts for damage to, or loss of, cargo in an amount less than $2,000 to include in such suit a claim for the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees unless the common carrier has established informal dispute-settlement proceedings to which both parties agree to be bound. Stipulates that an award for attorney's fees may be allowed only if the shipper has filed a claim with the carrier and the carrier has not paid such amount within 120 days of its receipt. Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to review and approve dispute-settlement procedures and to insure that such procedures conform with standards specified in this Act. Requires that persons who are authorized to settle cargo claims be independent of the carrier or carriers sponsoring the dispute-settlement procedures. Stipulates that where informal dispute settlement procedures are available and the shipper brings an action in court in lieu of such procedure then the defendant carrier who successfully defends an action for damage or loss of cargo may be awarded attorney's fees. Stipulates that where such procedures do not exist the successful defendant carrier may only collect attorney's fees if the suit was brought in bad faith. Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish requirements to assure that claimants who are entitled to recover for damage to or loss of property from carriers do in fact receive such award.
United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1977
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize appropriations of $1,000,000 for the Office of Rail Public Counsel for fiscal year 1978.
United States · United States Congress · 30 March 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.
United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue permits to foreign flag vessels allowing them to carry passengers from ports on the east and gulf coasts of the United States and ports in Puerto Rico until such time as the Secretary determines that there is sufficient service on United States vessels to carry such trade.
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1977
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to prohibit a pipeline company engaged in the transportation of oil from transporting any oil through its pipelines if that company has an interest in such oil.
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to eliminate the right of purchasers or lessees of real property to sue airport operators for damages resulting from the noise generated by the lawful operation of aircraft using such an airport. Exempts aircraft manufactured before January 1, 1974, from noise standards promulgated by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration pursuant to such Act.
United States · United States Congress · 28 March 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.
United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1977
Surface Transportation Procedural Reform Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to make specified Interstate Commerce Commission procedures which are presently applicable to railroads applicable to other surface carriers (motor carriers, water carriers, and freight forwarders). Eliminates the present requirement that at least 30 days expire before orders relating to surface carriers of the Commission may become effective. Changes the name of the Office of Rail Public Counsel to the Office of Public Counsel. Revises the duties and authority of such office to include proceedings before the Commission involving all surface common carriers subject to regulation by the Commission.
United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1977
Revises the definition of "bridge" for purposes of programs relating to the availability of Federal funds for the alteration of bridges obstructing navigation to include within such definition bridges which were lawful at the time of their construction but the elevation of which has changed through no action or fault of their owners of users.
United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1977
Increases the national maximum speed limit from 55 miles per hour to 65 miles per hour.
United States · United States Congress · 24 March 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.
United States · United States Congress · 23 March 1977
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the seizure and forfeiture of vessels, vehicles, and aircraft used to illegally transport aliens into the United States. Sets forth exceptions to such seizure and forfeiture provision, including a vessel, vehicle, or aircraft used as a common carrier unless the owner or other person in charge was at the time of the alleged illegal act a consenting party or privy thereto.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1977
Essential Maritime Transportation Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, upon request by the Chief executive officer of a non contiguous State or territory which has been affected by an interruption in essential maritime transportation, to take appropriate action to provide such transportation. Authorizes the Secretary, in the case of any interruption of five days or more, to: (1) activate and direct vessels of the national defense reserve fleet to provide such transportation; (2) request any officer, department, or instrumentality of the Federal Government to make available, on a nonreimbursable basis, personnel, services, or facilities for use in providing such transportation; or (3) to commence a civil action in the appropriate Federal court for an order to terminate such interruption. Authorizes Federal courts to grant such an order if such order is necessary to assure the provision of essential maritime transportation and no practicable alternative to such an order is available.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1977
Makes highway related maintenance projects eligible for funding under the Federal-aid highway program. Makes construction projects on the Interstate System in urban areas for the purpose of reducing noise levels eligible for such assistance. Revises the apportionment system for the expenditure of funds under the Federal-aid highway program. Increases the Federal share of projects on the Federal-aid primary system, the Federal-aid secondary system, and the Federal-aid urban system.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 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.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 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 $720,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977 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 under such Act for the Highway Trust Fund through fiscal year 1990. Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to extend such fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1977
Requires specific statutory authorization for each canal maintenance, repair, or reconstruction project costing $4,000,000 or more to be undertaken by the Corps of Engineers.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 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.
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1977
Travel Agents Registration Act - Amends the International Travel Act of 1961 to establish within the Department of Transportation a Travel Agent Registration Board. Authorizes the Board to promulgate rules establishing minimum qualification criteria for travel agents. Requires the Board to report annually to Congress regarding its activities. Prohibits any individual from engaging in the business of conducting a travel agency after January 1, 1978 unless such individual has received a travel agent registration certificate from the Board. Stipulates that such certificates shall expire on the second anniversary of the date of issuance. Stipulates that such certificates shall not be assignable or transferable. Authorizes the renewal of certificates upon payment of a renewal fee and a showing that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications established by the Board. Authorizes the Board to suspend or revoke travel agent registration certificates, after a hearing, if the Board determines that the individual has ceased to satisfy the minimum qualifications promulgated by the Board or has engaged in specified practices. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to the Department of Transportation to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1977
Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 to make such Act applicable to the fishery conservation zone. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to require that foreign-flag vessels carrying combustible liquid cargo in bulk within such zone or within the navigable waters of the United States have on board at least two mates and one engineer who are citizens of the United States and licensed under United States laws and that one such individual be on watch while the vessel is so operating. Authorizes the Secretary to grant exemptions to such requirement under specified circumstances. Makes requirements pertaining to vessels carrying inflammable or combustible liquid bulk cargo within the navigable waters of the U.S. applicable to the fishery conservation zone.
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1977
Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to increase the authorization for appropriations for specified projects under such Act. Revises the apportionment formula for funds for urbanized areas under such Act. Changes the name of the Highway Trust Fund to the Unified Transportation Trust Fund. Amends the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 to extend appropriations for such fund through fiscal year 1990. Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to extend such fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1977
Federal Tanker Safety Act - Makes the provisions of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 applicable to vessels carrying liquid in bulk which is inflammable, oil, or a hazardous pollutive substance, which enter into the fishery conservation zone. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to: (1) establish vessel traffic systems; (2) establish on-share traffic monitoring systems; (3) control vessel traffic for waters subject to congested traffic through specified means; (4) require that specified navigation equipment be on board tankers; (5) require vessels over 20,000 deadweight tons to be equipped with a segregated ballast capacity; (6) require tankers entering United States ports to be annually inspected; and (7) require all tankers to be manned by personnel licensed in accordance with Coast Guard standards or equivalent foreign standards. Prohibits vessels carrying hazardous cargo in bulk from entering a United States port until a certificate of inspection has been issued to such vessel indicating that such vessel is in compliance with the provisions of this Act and any rules and regulations established pursuant to this Act. Directs the Secretary to undertake a study of the construction, equipment, and systems aids requirements for all classes of commercial vessels operating within the navigable waters of the United States or the fishery conservation zone and to report the results of such study to the Congress within one year. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1977
Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to stipulate that arrangements made by the Secretary of Transportation to protect laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of construction work financed under such Act shall not include a requirement for approval of collective-bargaining agreements other than by appropriate local employee representatives.
United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1977
Authorizes the inspection, licensing, and operation of the vessel Manatra II as a passenger-carrying vessel for as long as such vessel remains under the continuous ownership of the Marine Navigation and Training Association of Chicago, Illinois.
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1977
Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Commerce for fiscal years 1978 and 1979 for: (1) vessel construction and rehabilitation; (2) the payment of obligations incurred for operating-differential subsidy; (3) research and development expenses; (4) reserve fleet expenses; (5) the Merchant Marine Academy; and (6) financial assistance to State marine schools.
United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1977
Tanker Safety Act - Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and maintain vessel traffic systems for the waters of the maritime safety zone. Defines "maritime safety zone" as extending 200 nautical miles from the shoreline of the United States. Exempts from this title foreign vessels which are in transit to places outside the United States. Directs the Secretary to : (1) establish procedures for the handling and emergency removal of oil or hazardous materials; (2) prescribe minimum safety equipment requirements for structures in or on the navigable waters of the United States or on the shores adjacent to such waters; (3) establish water or waterfront safety zones or other measures for controlled access and activity to protect vessels, structures, waters, or shore areas; and (4) establish procedures for inspection to assure compliance with minimum safety requirements. Requires the Secretary to take into account specified factors regarding navigation and vessel safety and protection of the marine environment in carrying out the duties required under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to require the use of pilots on self-propelled vessels of the United States engaged in foreign commerce or on foreign vessels operating in the navigable waters of the United States. Requires the Secretary to develop, and seek adoption by the States of uniform, minimum standards relating to the regulation of pilotage at least equal to those required of federally licensed pilots. Authorizes the Secretary or the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate incidents which cause damage to any vessel or structure or which affect or may affect the navigation or vessel safety or environmental quality of ports, harbors, navigable waters, or the waters of the maritime safety zone. Grants subpoena powers in order to conduct such inquiry. Prohibits vessels which are determined to be unsafe or which may create a threat to the marine environment or which fail to comply with applicable regulations from entering or operating in the navigable waters or ports of the United States. Exempts the Panama Canal from the provisions of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to establish specified standards governing the design, repair, manning and maintenance of any vessel to increase navigation and vessel safety and marine environmental protection for vessels carrying oil or any hazardous material in bulk which are documented under the laws of the United States or which enter the navigable waters of the United States. Requires that all such vessels, after January 1, 1979, be equipped with specified navigational devices, a segregated ballast capacity and gas inerting system, and a double hull. Requires that such vessels hold a certificate of compliance issued by the Secretary in order to enter the navigable waters of the United States. Directs the Secretary to prescribe manning and training requirements for the crews of such vessels. Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish eligibility requirements for the issuance of a license to pilot any steam vessel. Specifies certain qualifications which must be met to receive such a license. Specifies conditions under which the Commandant may revoke such a license. Stipulates that the Federal Government shall exercise authority in the 200 mile maritime safety zone established under this Act by: (1) prohibiting the discharge of any oil or hazardous material within such zone; (2) by enforcing the provisions of any international agreement to which the United States is a party concerning navigation or vessel safety or protection of the marine environment; (3) prescribing vessel control traffic; and (4) inspecting vessels destined for any port or place within the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to appoint persons as maritime safety officers. Grants such individuals arrest powers, and boarding and inspection powers, with or without a warrant. Directs the Secretary to establish a national program for inspection of any vessel subject to the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972. Requires yearly inspection of all vessels and a special structure inspection for vessels over ten years old. Specifies the documents which must be kept on board any vessel subject to such Act. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the Congress regarding: (1) the administration of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act; (2) a summary of inspection and enforcement activities; and (3) recommendations to Congress for any necessary additional legislative authority.
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1977
Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts to the Department of Commerce for fiscal year 1978 for: (1) vessel construction and rehabilitation; (2) the payment of obligations incurred for operating-differential subsidy; (3) research and development expenses; (4) reserve fleet expenses; (5) the Merchant Marine Academy; and (6) financial assistance to State marine schools.
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1977
Repeals the 55 mile per hour national speed limit.
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1977
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to entitle the Delegates in Congress from Guam and the Virgin Islands to nominate two individuals each for appointments to the Merchant Marine Academy.