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Bill· HRH.R. 1333 (98th)open

A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to determine the adequacy of certain industry practices and Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations relating to air quality and other cabin conditions on commercial aircraft.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1983

Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to report to Congress in regard to the adequacy of certain airline industry practices and FAA rules and regulations concerning air quality aboard aircraft. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 1350 (98th)open

National Commission on the Improvement of America's Infrastructure Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1983

National Commission on the Improvement of America's Infrastructure Act of 1983 - Establishes the National Commission on the Improvement of America's Infrastructure to conduct an inventory of existing major public improvements by major city, region, and State. Includes among major public improvements bridges, highways, roads, railroads, airports, mass transit systems, locks and dams, water systems, and sewer systems. Requires the Commission to develop a National Public Improvements Plan, based on such inventory, which ranks all major public improvements on the basis of need for replacement or major repair. Requires the inclusion in such plan of recommendations with respect to: (1) financing such replacement or repair and routine maintenance; and (2) necessary changes in Federal, State, or local laws to sustain national economic development or to achieve equity among regions in the quality of major improvements. Sets forth procedures for the submission of such plan to the President and Congress. Terminates the Commission the day after it submits such plan. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 1320 (98th)open

A bill to protect purchasers of used automobiles from fraudulent practices associated with automobile odometer modifications, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1983

Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to prohibit the registration or licensing of motor vehicles when the ownership is transferred in interstate commerce unless: (1) the application for a new certificate of title is accompanied by the prior owner's most recent registration card; and (2) the new certificate of title is printed in a specified process and indicates the odometer mileage. Prohibits the issuance of a registration card for any motor vehicle that does not meet Federal odometer disclosure requirements.

Bill· HRH.R. 1279 (98th)open

Passenger Car Crashworthiness Rating and Labeling Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1983

Passenger Car Crashworthiness Rating and Labeling Act - Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a Federal motor vehicle safety standard establishing passenger car crashworthiness rating and labeling requirements. Sets forth provisions of such motor vehicle safety standard.

Bill· HRH.R. 1288 (98th)open

A bill to authorize the construction of a navigation project on the Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1983

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a navigation project on the Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel, California, at an estimated Federal cost of $77,800,000. States that there shall be no requirement for a State share and that the non-Federal recreation interest shall be credited with the replacement value of existing recreation facilities.

Bill· HRH.R. 1307 (98th)open

Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1983

Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1983 - Requires owners of vessels engaged in foreign commerce and using the ports or navigable waters of the United States to establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility to meet claims in connection with maritime services. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to refuse clearance to such vessels which upon request do not have certification from the Federal Maritime Commission of compliance with this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to deny entry to, or detain at, any port or place in the United States any vessel which does not comply with provisions of this Act.

Bill· SS. 456 (98th)reported

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out certain erosion control projects in the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia.

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1983

Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to design and construct a specified erosion control project on Tangier Island, Virginia. Requires such project to be carried out on an emergency basis. States that no study or requirement of law applies to this project, except that local interests: (1) provide the necessary land rights to the United States without cost; (2) agree to operate and maintain the structures after construction; and (3) agree to hold the United States free from damages due to the construction works.

Bill· HRH.R. 1252 (98th)open

A bill to declare the Port of Houston Authority Bridge over Greens Bayou, Texas, to be for all purposes a "lawful bridge" as defined in "An act to provide for the alteration of certain bridges over navigable waters of the United States, for the apportionment of the cost of such alterations between the United States and the owners of such bridges and for other purposes" approved June 21, 1940, (33 U.S.C. 511 et seq.).

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1983

Declares the Port of Houston Authority Bridge over Greens Bayou, Texas, to be for all purposes a "lawful bridge" as defined in a specified Act which provides for the alteration of certain bridges over navigable waters of the United States and for the apportionment of the cost of such alterations between the United States and the owners of such bridges. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to reimburse the bridge owner for work done prior to the date of enactment of this Act which, if done after enactment of this Act, would have been the responsibility of the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 1242 (98th)open

Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1983

Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983 - Requires that, by 1984, five percent of all bulk cargoes imported into or exported from the United States by water be carried on U.S.-flag ships. Requires yearly one percent increases until the percentage of bulk cargoes carried on U.S.-flag ships reaches 20 percent. Provides for credit to importers and exporters for the use of U.S.-flag ships for the transportation of bulk cargoes between foreign ports. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide relief from the requirements of this Act upon a finding that U.S.-flag ships are not available within guideline rates. Sets forth factors which the Secretary shall consider in determining the extent of relief granted. Requires the Secretary to establish and publish guideline rates for the carriage of bulk cargoes subject to this Act. Requires the Secretary to assure that such rates take into account certain objectives. Requires the Secretary, in order to establish guideline rates, to estimate the current cost of operating U.S.-flag ships in the foreign bulk trades of the United States and of constructing such ships. Requires such cost estimates to be published within six months after enactment of this Act. Requires such estimates to be revised annually. Requires that such rates: (1) be reviewed and adjusted at least annually; (2) not reflect costs greater than the estimated current costs; and (3) be the maximum rates which may be charged for the charter of U.S.-flag ships for the transportation of bulk cargoes governed by this Act. Requires the Secretary to establish and publish interim guideline rates in the first calendar year following the enactment of this Act. Sets forth factors to be taken into account in determining such rates. Requires the Secretary to appoint and consult with an advisory committee to establish and review U.S.-flag ship operating costs, shipyard construction costs, guideline rates, and regulations. Requires anyone engaged in importing or exporting bulk commodities in U.S. foreign commerce whose business volume exceeds $1,000,000 annually to report to the Secretary on the percentages of such person's exports and imports carried on U.S. flag ships. Requires anyone who fails to transport the required percentage of U.S. bulk cargoes to use exclusively U.S. flag ships until the deficiency has been recouped, unless Secretarial relief has been granted. Establishes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Sets forth procedures for the investigation, prosecution, and judicial review of violations of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1262 (98th)open

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to enter into an agreement with the City of Sacramento, California, under which the City of Sacramento will reimburse the Secretary for the continued operation and maintenance of the William G. Stone Lock and to authorize the City of Sacramento to collect tolls or other fees for the use of such lock.

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1983

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to enter into an agreement with the city of Sacramento, California, to continue to operate and maintain the William G. Stone Lock. Requires Sacramento to reimburse the Secretary for the costs of operation and maintenance. Authorizes Sacramento to levy and collect tolls or other fees for the use of such lock.

Bill· HRH.R. 1241 (98th)referred

A bill to extend and make permanent certain temporary laws relating to freight forwarders.

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1983

Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to make permanent the temporary definition of "independent ocean freight forwarder." (Currently such term, after December 31, 1983, would exclude any person who has a beneficial interest in, or directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by, a shipper, consignee, seller, or purchaser of shipments to foreign countries).

Bill· HRH.R. 1234 (98th)referred

Fair Practices and Procedures in Automotive Products Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1983

Fair Practices in Automotive Products Act - Sets forth for all motor vehicle manufacturers which produce over 100,000 motor vehicles for ultimate retail sale in the United States "minimum domestic content ratios" (the domestic value, including labor and parts, of the manufacturer's production costs of all automotive products sold in the United States). Requires all vehicle manufacturers producing more than 100,000 motor vehicles for sale in the United States to provide information to the Secretary of Transportation for the purpose of administering this requirement. Establishes penalties for a vehicle manufacturer who fails to meet the minimum domestic content ratio. Directs the Secretary of Transportation and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and prepare a written report regarding policies and practices of vehicle manufacturers used to persuade U.S. motor vehicle dealers to favor foreign made parts rather than domestically produced parts.

Bill· HRH.R. 1144 (98th)open

Infrastructure Revitalization Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1983

Infrastructure Revitalization Act of 1983 - Title I: Capital Investment Budget - Federal Capital Investment Budget Act of 1983 - Requires the President to include with each budget on or after January 1, 1985, a special analysis of Federal capital investments. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to promulgate regulations providing for the consistent classification of Federal capital investment spending. Title II: Dedicated Revenue Incentives - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to make it out of order for either the House or the Senate to consider any budget legislation including or assuming reconciliation instructions with respect to any budget process enforcement device restricting any legislation in which the spending authority or budget authority is derived from any trust fund where the amount of anticipated receipts or the budget authority estimated to result exceeds the estimated amount of total new obligational authority. Title III: National Commission on the Rebuilding of America - Establishes the National Commission on the Rebuilding of America to study and report on the state of the Nation's infrastructure. Directs the Commission to submit its final report to the Congress and the President within one year of its first meeting. Terminates the Commission six months after the submission of such report. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title.

Bill· HRH.R. 1139 (98th)referred

A bill to permit the carriage of passengers between ports and places in the United States by foreign vessels if the voyages of such vessels do not directly compete with those of the United States-flag vessels.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1983

Permits foreign vessels to transport passengers between ports and places in the United States, as well as specified foreign ports, if such transportation does not directly compete with United States-flag vessels.

Bill· HRH.R. 1090 (98th)open

A bill to prohibit vessels transporting Alaskan oil from using routes through the territorial and international waters northward of the Santa Barbara Channel Islands.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1983

Prohibits vessels transporting Alaskan oil to any port in California which is east or south of the Santa Barbara Channel Islands of San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, and Anacapa from using any route passing through the territorial or international waters which lies between such islands and the coast of California. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1076 (98th)referred

A bill to strengthen the domestic water borne commerce of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1983

Amends the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, to require that U.S. documented vessels be used for the transportation of merchandise between points within the United States and Canada, when such transportation is in part over Canadian rail lines.

Bill· HRH.R. 1104 (98th)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary concerned to transport to the place of burial the remains of a member of the uniformed services entitled to retired or retainer pay who dies in a military medical facility.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1983

Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to transport to the decedent's place of burial the remains of a member of the uniformed services entitled to retired or retainer pay who dies in a military medical facility.

Bill· HRH.R. 1017 (98th)open

Puerto Rico Transportation Equalization Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1983

Puerto Rico Transportation Equalization Act of 1981 - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to reimburse eligible exporters and importers for the difference between ocean freight rates charged for shipping any eligible commodity on U.S. vessels between the United States and Puerto Rico and the rates charged by foreign-flag carriers for shipping such commodities on similar routes using similar vessels. Defines "eligible commodity" to include petroleum, petrochemical products, natural gas, coal, and certain products used in agricultural production. Requires the Secretary, before reimbursing such exporter or importer, to: (1) determine that the benefits of reimbursement will be realized by consumers or local producers of such commodity, depending upon whether the commodity is imported or exported; and (2) enter into a contract with such importer or exporter. Provides for renewal of such contract.

Law· SS. 197 (98th)enacted

A bill to direct the Secretary of the Department of Transportation to conduct an independent study to determine the adequacy of certain industry practices and Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to report to Congress in regard to the adequacy of certain airline industry practices and FAA rules and regulations concerning air quality aboard aircraft. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 188 (98th)open

A bill to further the development and maintenance of an adequate and well-balanced American merchant marine by requiring that certain mail of the United States be carried on vessels of United States registry.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to require the Postal Service to contract with U.S. registered vessels for international sea transportation of mail. Requires rate charges for such transportation to comply with the Shipping Act, 1916. Authorizes competitive bidding for such contracts.

Bill· SS. 206 (98th)open

Banking Convenience Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to make the Secretary of Transportation responsible for determining and designating programs subject to requirements for the transportation in American vessels of cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by the United States.

Bill· SS. 125 (98th)open

A bill to authorize appropriations for the maritime construction differential subsidy for fiscal year 1984, to promote a strong United States merchant marine, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Transportation for FY 1984 for the maritime construction differential subsidy. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to increase the limitation on outstanding loan obligations for vessel construction, reconstruction, or reconditioning.

Bill· SS. 205 (98th)referred

A bill to amend the Shipping Act, 1916, to provide for jurisdiction over common carriers by water engaging in foreign commerce to and from the United States utilizing ports in nations contiguous to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to redefine the term "common carrier by water in foreign commerce" to include persons engaged as common carriers in specified ocean transportation of property who: (1) advertise, solicit, or arrange, within the United States, for such transportation; and (2) transport such property between a point within the United States and a port in a nation contiguous to the United States. Directs such common carriers to file their tariffs with the Federal Maritime Commission within 90 days of enactment of this Act. Sets forth the effective dates of such tariffs. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to: (1) require such common carriers to reveal, in tariffs filed with the Commission, the portion of such tariffs attributable to inland transportation; (2) require such common carriers to reveal any information with regard to such inland transportation; or (3) extend to the Commission any jurisdiction over or authority to regulate rail carriers.

Law· SS. 47 (98th)enacted

Shipping Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Shipping Act of 1983 - Makes this Act applicable to agreements by or among ocean common carriers to: (1) discuss, fix, and regulate rates, accommodations, and other conditions of service; (2) pool or apportion traffic, revenues, net losses, or net profits; (3) allot ports or regulate the number and character of sailings between ports; (4) limit or regulate the volume or character of cargo or passenger traffic; (5) engage in exclusive, preferential, or cooperative working arrangements among themselves or marine terminal operators or non- vessel-operating common carriers; (6) control, regulate, or prevent competition in international ocean transportation; and (7) consult and confer with shippers and shippers' councils regarding general rate levels, charges, classifications, rules, practices, or services. Makes this Act applicable to agreements among marine terminal operators, and among such operators and ocean common carriers to: (1) discuss, fix, and regulate rates and other conditions of service; (2) pool or apportion earnings, losses, or traffic; and (3) engage in exclusive, preferential, or cooperative working arrangements. Allows shippers to establish shippers' councils to: (1) mutually consult and exchange information or views regarding rates, charges, classifications, rules, practices, or services; (2) agree upon common positions; (3) consult and confer with ocean common carriers or conferences regarding rate levels, charges, classifications, rules, practices, or services; and (4) consolidate cargo and negotiate time/volume and service contracts with ocean common carriers. Requires that a copy of every applicable agreement be filed with the Federal Maritime Commission, except transportation performance agreements within or between foreign countries. Sets forth requirements for contents of conference agreements (including conferences utilizing loyalty contracts), interconference agreements, shippers' council agreements, and assessment agreements. Describes criteria by which the Commission shall suspend, cancel, or modify such agreements. Authorizes ocean common carriers or conferences engaged in foreign commerce to use loyalty contracts according to specified requirements. Exempts certain agreements, contracts, and activities from the antitrust laws. Directs ocean common carriers and conferences to file with the Commission, and keep open to public inspection, tariffs showing all rates between all points on each carrier's routes. Sets forth procedures for rate changes and refunds of rate charges. Authorizes the use of time/volume rates. Authorizes ocean common carriers or conferences to enter into service contracts with individual shippers or with a shippers council. Prohibits a controlled carrier from maintaining rates in its tariffs that are below a level that is just and reasonable. Describes standards against which such rates shall be disapproved. Provides for Presidential review of any order of suspension or final order of disapproval of rates of a controlled carrier. Exempts specified types of foreign carriers from the provisions of this Act. Requires that ocean freight forwarders be licensed by the Commission. Sets forth circumstances under which ocean freight forwarders may be compensated by common carriers. Sets forth prohibited acts for common carriers, conferences, ocean freight forwarders, and marine terminal operators. Prohibits specified concerted actions. Describes procedures for the investigation and adjudication of complaints alleging a violation of this Act. Sets forth civil penalties for such violations. Declares that orders of the Commission relating to any violation of this Act shall remain in effect for the period of time specified in such order unless suspended, modified, or set aside by the Commission or a court of competent jurisdiction. Authorizes the Commission or the injured party to seek injunctive relief in the appropriate United States district court for the enforcement of Commission orders. Authorizes the Commission to require reports and certificates from persons or entities governed by provisions of this Act. Permits the Commission to exempt any specified activity or class of agreements from provisions of this Act.

Law· SS. 46 (98th)enacted

An act to revise, consolidate, and enact certain laws related to vessels and seamen as subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping".

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends Federal law to recodify and consolidate specified shipping and related marine provisions administered by the Coast Guard. Reorganizes existing law with respect to: (1) the operation, inspection, and regulation of passenger, cargo, animal transport, and recreational vessels; (2) marine casualties and accidents; (3) licenses, certificates and merchant mariners' documents; (4) the manning of vessels; and (5) merchant seamen, their protection and relief. Repeals specified laws.

Bill· SS. 23 (98th)open

Rebuilding of America Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Rebuilding of America Act of 1983 - Establishes the National Commission on the Rebuilding of America (the Commission). Requires the Commission to: (1) assess the condition of the national public works infrastructure; (2) analyze causes of disinvestment in such infrastructure: and (3) evaluate the need to repair, maintain, replace and expand such infrastructure. Designates the composition of the Commission. Requires the Commission to conduct an inventory of existing major public improvements (highways, roads, bridges, mass transit systems, water supply and sewer system) by region, State, major U.S. metropolitan area; and by type of facility. Specifies areas of special concern for such survey. Requires the Commission to develop a National Public Improvements Plan (the Plan). Requires the Plan to include: (1) a list, in priority order, of necessary maintenance, repair, rehabilitation or replacement of public improvements: (2) recommended methods of financing such work: (3) suggested revisions in Federal law and regulations; and (4) suggested alternatives in current responsibilities of Federal, State and local governments. Specifies analyses and recommendations to be included in the Plan. Directs the Comptroller General to submit to specified congressional committees, within six months of enactment, model unified budgets for the fiscal year in which this Act is enacted, and for the immediately preceding fiscal year, that distinguish Federal civilian capital investment outlays from other Federal outlays. Requires the Comptroller General to submit a report describing how such model budgets differ from existing Federal budget documents and analyzing the usefulness of such model budgets. Directs the Commission to submit the national inventory of public improvements, the draft Plan and the final Plan to Congress and the President within specified time limits. Provides for approval of any portion of the Plan unless Congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval of any portion within 120 days following receipt of the final Plan. Provides that such approval shall not alter any statute or regulation of the Federal government, a State or political subdivision thereof. Requires congressional hearings on proposed changes on existing law. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 15 (98th)open

A bill to repeal the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Repeals the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 which included authorizations for the Federal-aid highway program, the Interstate Highway System, urban mass transportation programs, and motor vehicle safety programs, and which increased the excise tax on certain motor fuels and highway use.

Bill· SS. 48 (98th)referred

Transportation Improvement Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Transportation Improvement Act of 1983 - Title I : Ownership and Control - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to remove restrictions on intermodal ownership (ownership and control of different types of common carriers). Title II: National Transportation Commission - National Transportation Commission Organization Act of 1983 - Establishes the National Transportation Commission and transfers to it all functions of the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Federal Maritime Commission, and the Civil Aeronautics Board. Declares that on January 1, 1985, the latter entities shall cease to exist.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 4 (98th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that it is in our national interest that a comprehensive review now be conducted by the General Accounting Office (GAO) regarding importance of ensuring that our nation's merchant seamen have ready access to quality health care.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Expresses the sense of Congress that it is in the national interest for the General Accounting Office to conduct a comprehensive review of the importance of ensuring that U.S. merchant seamen have ready access to high quality health care.

Bill· HRH.R. 995 (98th)referred

A bill to amend the River and Harbor Act of 1968 to authorize the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out nonstructural projects to prevent or mitigate shore damages attributable to Federal navigation works.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1968 to authorize the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out, at full Federal expense, nonstructural projects to prevent or mitigate shore damage attributable to Federal navigation works.

Bill· HRH.R. 948 (98th)referred

A bill to modify the navigation project for Jacksonville Harbor, Florida, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to improve navigation in Mill Cove, Jacksonville Harbor, Florida.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Modifies the navigation project for Jacksonville Harbor, Florida, to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to improve circulation in, and small boat navigability of, Mill Cove, Jacksonville Harbor, Florida.

Bill· HRH.R. 947 (98th)referred

A bill to amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to require manufacturers of new passenger cars to install high-mounted rear stop-lamps in such passenger cars to reduce rear-end collisions by providing a more effective brake warning to following drivers.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to require manufacturers of passenger cars to equip each car with a high-mounted stoplamp.

Bill· HRH.R. 803 (98th)open

Monongahela and Upper Ohio River Waterways Improvement Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1983

Monongahela and Upper Ohio River Waterways Improvement Act of 1983 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to replace specified locks and dams on the Monongahela River, Pennsylvania, to rehabilitate the Gallipolis Dam, Ohio and West Virginia, and to replace certain locks on the Ohio River. Directs the Chief of Engineers to mitigate fish and wildlife habitat losses resulting from such construction by purchasing, at Federal expense, specified land. Authorizes the Secretary to transfer such land to the State of West Virginia for operation and maintenance. Requires the Chief of Engineers to submit a final environmental impact statement to Congress prior to initiating such construction. Provides for veto of such impact statement by concurrent resolution of Congress within 60 days. Exempts such impact statement and actions to carry out such project from judicial review except as specified. Sets forth procedures for such expedited judicial review. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers, pending appropriation of such sums, to allot, from existing Army Department civil works appropriations, such sums as are necessary to begin immediate work on the ordered improvements.

Bill· HRH.R. 801 (98th)referred

Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1983

Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983 - Requires that, by 1984, five percent of all bulk cargoes imported into or exported from the United States by water be carried on U.S.-flag ships. Requires yearly one percent increases until the percentage carried on U.S.-flag ships reaches 20 percent. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prepare annual estimates of current and projected costs of U.S.-flag bulk ship operation and shipbuilding. Requires anyone engaged in importing or exporting bulk commodities in U.S. foreign commerce whose business volume exceeds $1,000,000 annually to report to the Secretary of Commerce on the percentage of such person's exports and imports carried on U.S.-flag ships. Requires that such importer or exporter use U.S.-flag ships for the percentage of shipping required under this Act or be subject to specified penalties. Sets forth procedures for the investigation and prosecution of violations of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 514 (98th)referred

Automotive Efficiency Amendments of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1983

Automotive Efficiency Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to repeal provisions relating to automobile fuel economy standards.

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