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Bill· HRH.R. 3672 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 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. 3639 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1977
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to compile information on motor vehicle safety devices and to make such information available to the States. Stipulates that such information shall contain statistical data on the difference in severity of automobile injuries based on the use or nonuse of such safety devices. Authorizes the Secretary to make incentive grants to a State which uses such information as part of its procedure for issuing motor vehicle operating permits. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1978 and 1979 to carry out such grant program.
Bill· HRH.R. 3631 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1977
Appropriates $165,000,000 to the Secretary of the Interior for construction of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Law· HRH.R. 3489 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 16 February 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.
Bill· HRH.R. 3560 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 February 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced air fares on a space-available basis for persons 60 years of age or older and for handicapped individuals and their attendants. Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board to conduct a study and to report to the Congress on the feasibility and economic impact on air carriers of providing such reduced rate transportation for persons 21 years of age or younger. Authorizes air carriers operating within the State of California pursuant to authority granted by the State public utilities commission and which operate aircraft capable of carrying 30 or more persons to enter into agreements with other air carriers to establish joint fares, rates and services. Specifies various methods for determining the lowest such joint fare or rate which may be established.
Bill· HRH.R. 3467 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 February 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to include flight attendants within the definition of "airman" under such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3470 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 February 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced air fares on a space-available basis for persons 60 years of age or older and retired, or 65 years of age or older, and for handicapped individuals and their attendants. Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board to conduct a study and to report to the Congress on the feasibility and economic impact on air carriers of providing such reduced rate transportation for persons 21 years of age or younger. Authorizes air carriers operating within the State of California pursuant to authority granted by the State public utilities commission and which operate aircraft capable of carrying 30 or more persons to enter into agreements with other air carriers to establish joint fares, rates and services. Specifies various methods for determining the lowest such joint fare or rate which may be established.
Law· SS. 682 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1977
Tanker Safety Act Title I: Amendments to the Ports and Waterways Safety Act - Ports and Waterways Safety Act Amendments - 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. 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. 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, 1978, 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. 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. Directs the Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Secretary of Commerce, to enter into negotiations with adjacent or opposite foreign nations to establish the boundaries of the maritime safety zone and to enter into negotiations with Canada, Mexico, and any neighboring nation to establish compatible vessel standards and vessel traffic control systems. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to transmit regulations promulgated under this Act to the appropriate international organizations for consideration as international standards. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary in such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Title II: Increased Use of United States Vessels - Equitable Cargo Share Act - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to assure that at least 20 percent of the gross tonnage of all oil transported on ocean vessels for import into the United States is carried on privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels. Increases such amount to 25 percent after June 30, 1978, and to 30 percent by June 30, 1980, if the tonnage of United States-flag vessels is sufficient to carry such quantities. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a system of reasonable classification of persons and imports subject to such quota and requires that all persons in the same classification be treated in substantially the same manner. Authorizes the Secretary to grant credits toward such import requirements in the case of oil transported by United States vessels, over 100,000 deadweight tons, between foreign ports until an oil discharge facility, capable of discharging fully laden vessels of over 20,000 tons, is in operation on any coast of the United States. Directs the Secretary to report annually to the Congress and the President on the implementation and effectiveness of such import plan. Exempts from this Act refiners whose total capacity is less than 30,000 barrels of oil per day. Stipulates that license fees for imports of crude oil into the United States shall be reduced by 15 cents per barrel for a period of five years from the date of enactment of this Act if the Secretary of the Treasury determines that such oil is being transported on United States-flag vessels and the amount resulting from nonpayment of license fees is passed on to the ultimate consumer.
Bill· SS. 689 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1977
Air Transportation Regulatory Reform Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board, in the exercise of its duties with respect to interstate and overseas air transportation, to consider as being in the public interest the development of an air transportation system which relies on competitive market forces to determine the variety, quality and price of air services. Requires the Board to issue certificates to engage in scheduled or charter interstate or overseas passenger air transportation if certain conditions are met unless the Board finds that such transportation is not consistent with the public convenience and necessity (previously a certificate could only be granted if the public convenience and necessity required such service). Stipulates that such standards shall be used regarding applications to engage in all-cargo operations before January 1, 1979. Requires the Board, with respect to applications to engage in all-cargo transportation after such date, to issue the requested certificate regardless of whether it is inconsistent with the public convenience and necessity. Stipulates that if an air carrier holding nonstop authority to engage in scheduled air transportation between any two points listed on its certificate does not exercise such authority to a specified extend the Board shall issue a certificate authorizing such transportation to another carrier. Establishes notice procedures which the Board must follow before granting such authority. Authorizes air carriers to apply to the Board at the beginning of each year for a restricted discretionary certificate to serve additional pairs of points not included in such carrier's certificate. Restricts the number of additional points which carriers that have operated above a specified seat-mile level during the previous year may serve under such a certificate. Requires the Board, in the event that more than one application has been received to service particular points, to give preference to carriers which have operated below a specified number of seat-miles during the previous year. Prohibits air carriers engaged in such service from increasing fares or substantially reducing the level of capacity except upon 60 days' notice filed with the Board. Allows air carriers which have engaged continuously for 18 consecutive months in such service to apply to the Board to engage in unrestricted nonstop scheduled air transportation between such points. Stipulates that certificates to engage in interstate or overseas charter or all-cargo operations need only designate terminal and intermediate points as the Board deems practicable and need only designate the geographical areas in which such service may be rendered. Requires the Board to eliminate all closed door restrictions on any certificate. Directs the Board to remove other restrictions upon the request of a carrier or upon its own initiative. Limits the amount of charter trips which a carrier other than a charter air carrier may perform. Sets forth procedures regarding the suspension or revocation of certificates by the Board. Allows air carriers to terminate any interstate or overseas air transportation service required by its certificate upon 90 days' notice filed with the Board. Authorizes the Board to temporarily suspend such termination. Sets forth insurance and bonding requirements for air carriers. Authorizes air carriers to revise fares upon 60 days' notice filed with the Board where such rate change is within the authorized limits under this Act. Establishes a Federal subsidy program to insure adequate air service to communities which require but cannot otherwise obtain access to a national air transportation network. Eliminates mandatory Board jurisdiction over consolidation, merger, purchase, or acquisition of control agreements. Requires individuals desiring to enter into such a transaction to file a notice of such proposed action with the Attorney General. Requires the Attorney General upon a belief that such transaction would violate the antitrust laws, to notify the Board, the parties to the transaction, and other interested parties of such belief. Requires the suspension of such transaction after such notice is given. Authorizes the Attorney General to exempt a class of transactions from such premerger notification if such transactions do not affect the control of an air carrier directly engaged in the operation of aircraft and does not restrain competition or create a monopoly. Authorizes the Board to exempt any person or class of persons from the requirements of this Act if such exemption is in the public interest. Exempts air carriers which engage in air transportation solely with aircraft having a maximum passenger capacity of less than 56 passengers or a maximum payload capacity of less than 18,000 pounds from the requirement that they hold a certificate. Authorizes the Board to increase such capacity when the public interest so requires. Eliminates the power of the President to approve or disapprove the issuance, transfer, suspension, revocation, or modification of any certificate authorizing an air carrier to engage in overseas or foreign air transportation. Limits the Board's power to prescribe minimum and maximum fares for air transportation. Prohibits the Board from finding a rate to be too high unless before January 1, 1980, it is more than ten percent higher than the previous year and after such date 20 percent higher than the previous year. Prohibits the Board from finding a rate to be too low if such rate is above the carrier's direct cost for such service. Authorizes the Board to dispense with oral evidentiary proceedings for applications pertaining to interstate or overseas air transportation. Requires the Board to either grant or deny such applications within 30 days after a decision not to require a hearing. Stipulates that if the Board does not act within such time the application shall be deemed granted as applied for. Sets forth procedures for oral evidentiary proceedings for applications relating to air transportation.
Bill· SS. 715 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1977
Amends the Ports Waterways Safety Act of 1972 to require the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to require that certain safety and environmental measures specified in such Act be undertaken including the establishment of vessel traffic services and systems for ports, harbors and other waters having tanker imports of crude oil and petroleum products averaging 100,000 barrels a day or more. Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to promulgate rules and regulations requiring oil tankers to be equipped with the best available pollution prevention technology. Specifies pollution control and navigational devices which are to be incorporated into such vessels. Requires inspections of vessels which carry oil and other flammable liquid cargo within ten years of their construction. Directs the Secretary to establish rules to determine when any repairs and alterations are required as a result of such inspection warrant retrofitting the vessel with a double hull and other construction requirements for new vessels. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to require that such vessels be equipped with personnel who are trained and licensed in accordance with specified minimum standards .
Bill· SS. 678 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to remove the public interest requirement for the issuance of orders, permits, and regulations by the Civil Aeronautics Board with respect to foreign air carriers where the carrier is being operated pursuant to an agreement approved by the Board.
Bill· HRH.R. 3397 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 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· HRH.R. 3398 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 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· HRH.R. 3336 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977
Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 to apply the safety standards under such Act and other specified standards to all vessels entering into the United States Fishery Conservation Zone established under the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. Requires (previously allowed) the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to implement the safety standards specified in such Act. Transfers the duty of investigation of navigation accidents from the Secretary to the National Transportation Safety Board.
Bill· HRH.R. 3273 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced air fares for persons 60 years of age or older.
Bill· HRH.R. 3272 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced air fares for persons 60 years of age or older.
Bill· HRH.R. 3274 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced air fares for persons 60 years of age or older.
Bill· HRH.R. 3264 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Authorizes States or political subdivisions which issued bonds the proceeds of which were used for projects on the Interstate Highway System to partially recover the interest payments made on such bonds from the Federal Government.
Bill· HRH.R. 3270 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to remove the public interest requirement for the issuance of orders, permits, and regulations by the Civil Aeronautics Board with respect to foreign air carriers where the carrier is being operated pursuant to an agreement approved by the Board.
Bill· HRH.R. 3224 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Appropriates $165,000,000 to the Secretary of the Interior for construction of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Bill· HRH.R. 3138 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow air carriers to offer reduced-rate transportation on a space-available basis to persons 65 years of age or older or 21 years of age or younger, and to handicapped persons and necessary attendants of such handicapped individuals.
Bill· HRH.R. 3132 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Transportation Users Equity Act - Directs the Secretary of the Army to promulgate regulations establishing a user charge for shallow-draft cargo vessels for the use by such vessel of any navigation project on any inland waterway of the United States. Stipulates that such charges shall be structured to recover 50 percent of the Federal costs of the operation and maintenance of all navigation projects maintained by the Secretary five years after the enactment of this Act and that in ten years such charges shall be structured to recover 50 percent of the Federal costs of the construction and rehabilitation of such navigation projects. Sets forth the methods by which such user charges may be collected. Establishes civil penalties for owners or operators of shallow-draft cargo vessels who fail to pay such charges. Requires the Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Transportation, to report to the Congress within three years of the effective date of the schedule of user charges regarding the implementation of the provisions of this Act. Amends the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1976 to extend for one year the time during which the National Transportation Policy Study Commission established under such Act has to submit its final report to Congress regarding its study of the transportation needs and resources of the United States. Stipulates that such report shall include findings and recommendations regarding the waterway user charges established under this Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to impose a tax on the sale of fuels used by shallow-draft vessels used in commercial transportation on inland waterways.
Bill· SS. 573 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow airlines to offer reduced rate transportation for persons 60 years of age or older and for handicapped individuals.
Bill· HRH.R. 3029 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to authorize the use of funds made available under such Act for the payment of operating subsidies in areas other than urbanized areas. Removes the limitation that grants for managerial training programs under such Act be available only to students pursuing a graduate course of study. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to require that projects receiving Federal financial assistance under such Act be planned and operated to allow effective utilization of mass transportation services by elderly and handicapped persons. Directs the Secretary to require that, effective immediately, all structures and vehicles integrated into any new rapid rail system or other grade-separated fixed guideway system be accessible to such individuals. Requires the establishment of local advisory committees in each geographical area receiving specified types of Federal assistance under such Act to be utilized in drawing up a detailed timetable for compliance with the requirements of this Act regarding accessibility to transportation services by the handicapped and elderly. Requires that at least half the membership of such committees consist of elderly or handicapped persons. Requires that all technical study grants for local transportation planning made under such Act include work elements necessary to produce a comprehensive local plan for meeting the mass transportation needs of such persons by July 1, 1978. Directs the Secretary to establish a National Advisory Council on Accessibility of Mass Transportation to consult with the Secretary on all matters relating to mass transportation for elderly and handicapped persons. Requires that at least half the members of such Committee be elderly or handicapped persons. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress by July 1, 1978, a comprehensive report on the mass transportation needs of such individuals. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and loans to private nonprofit corporations and associations and to State and local public bodies to assist them in providing mass transportation services for the elderly and handicapped. Authorizes the Secretary to convert specified equipment and facilities loans made under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 and the Housing Amendments of 1955 into grants under specified conditions.
Bill· HRH.R. 3071 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Requires each State as part of its highway safety program, to enact legislation requiring the use of safety belts in motor vehicles weighing 6,000 pounds or less. Requires that such legislation impose penalties for violations of its provisions. Directs the Secretary of Transportation, upon a finding that a State is not implementing a safety belt use law, to reduce the amount of Federal-aid highway funds apportioned to such State by ten percent. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to Congress regarding the implementation and effects of such seat belt legislation. Directs the Secretary to provide assistance to each State in educating the public regarding the hazards of not using safety belts and about the benefits of safety belt use laws.
Bill· HRH.R. 3046 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Extends the coastwise shipping laws of the United States, with respect to the transportation of crude oil, residential fuel oil, unfinished oils, and finished petroleum products, to the Virgin Islands.
Bill· HRH.R. 2985 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 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· HRH.R. 3031 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to revise the definition of "foreign trade" for purposes of meeting eligibility requirements to receive Federal guarantees for financing United States flag vessels under such Act to exclude from such definition vessels providing primarily liquid and dry bulk cargo carrying services between foreign ports.
Bill· SS. 550 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to borrow money; issue obligations; lease equipment; and pledge or mortgage railroad properties in order to finance capital improvements on the Alaska Railroad or to acquire rolling stock or other necessary equipment. Stipulates that obligations or leases issued or entered into, shall have a maturity date no later than 20 years from the date of issuance, or the useful life of the property acquired or leased. Limits the total face value of obligations issued to $150,000,000. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to pay the holders of obligations in the event that railroad revenues are insufficient. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue notes on other obligations in denominations sufficient to meet payments due on obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to buy such notes and, for that purpose, is authorized to use as a public debt transaction the proceeds from the sales of any securities issued under the Second Liberty Bond Act.
Bill· SS. 562 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Union Station Improvement Act - Amends the National Visitor Center Facilities Act of 1968 to direct the Secretary of the Interior to assign the lease and purchase option on Union Station, Washington, D. C., entered into pursuant to such Act to the Secretary of Transportation and to sublease that portion of Union Station which is required for the continued operation of the National Visitor Center. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to renegotiate the lease of Union Station and to exercise the purchase option included in such lease at the earliest practicable date. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire additional property interests not held by the United States for the development of Union Station. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to promptly complete all the improvements undertaken pursuant to such Act except the parking facility and the Southeast Ramp mass transit facility. Directs the Secretary to require the Washington Terminal Company to promptly complete the new railroad passenger station constructed under such Act.
Bill· SS. 568 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Safe Tanker Preference Act - Prohibits tankers from off-loading oil in any port or place in the United States or in the navigable waters of the United States or the waters of a fishery conservation zone if such oil will be subsequently landed within the United States unless such vessel is a class I tanker. Defines class I tankers as those vessels which are built in, and are under the registry of, the United States, and which are equipped with the best available pollution prevention technology as prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation, including separate ballast capacity and specified navigational and monitoring devices. Defines class II tankers as vessels which are documented under the laws of a foreign country and which are certified as conforming to such standards. Defines class III tankers as all tankers not included in classes I or II. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to waive such prohibition in domestic commerce if a class I tanker is unavailable and there is a necessity for such waiver. Requires the use of class I tankers for the transportation of oil in the foreign commerce of the United States. Authorizes the use of class II tankers where no class I tanker is available at fair and reasonable rates. Authorizes the use of class III tankers only when a class I or II tanker is unavailable at fair and reasonable rates. Authorizes appropriations in such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· SS. 563 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to the approval of State programs for the completion of the Interstate Highway System, to enter into contractual arrangements on behalf of the United States for the payment of the principal and interest on State bonds or obligations issued for such purpose. Requires the Secretary to make an annual report to Congress with respect to all activities pursuant to this Act. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to make the payments contracted for under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2909 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Allows foreign vessels to transport passengers between ports or places in the United States if the Commissioner of Customs determines that such itinerary includes at least one foreign port and is not in direct competition with United States-flag vessels.
Bill· HRH.R. 2908 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to require each common carrier by rail to place light- reflecting paint or reflector markings on all its locomotives and cars in order to promote safety at rail-highway crossings.
Bill· HRH.R. 2825 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Union Station Improvement Act - Amends the National Visitor Center Facilities Act of 1968 to direct the Secretary of the Interior to assign the lease and purchase option on Union Station, Washington, D. C., entered into pursuant to such Act to the Secretary of Transportation and to sublease that portion of Union Station which is required for the continued operation of the National Visitor Center. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to renegotiate the lease of Union Station and to exercise the purchase option included in such lease at the earliest practicable date. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire additional property interests not held by the United States for the development of Union Station. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to promptly complete all the improvements undertaken pursuant to such Act except the parking facility and the Southeast Ramp mass transit facility. Directs the Secretary to require the Washington Terminal Company to promptly complete the new railroad passenger station constructed under such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2804 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 to authorize the use of funds of the Highway Trust Fund for the financing of parkways. Requires that parkways funded in such a manner be managed solely for scenic and recreational use and for passenger car travel.
Bill· HRH.R. 2696 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Elderly and Handicapped Americans Transportation Services Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow airlines to offer free or reduced rate transportation to persons 65 years of age or older, and for handicapped persons and their necessary attendants. Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to allow common carriers subject to the provisions of such Act to provide free or reduced rate transportation to persons 65 years of age or older and to handicapped persons and their attendants. Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to direct the Secretary of Transportation, in providing assistance under such Act, to give preferential treatment to State and local public bodies which agree to adopt and maintain specially reduced rates, not exceeding 50 percent of the regular rates, for handicapped persons and persons over 65. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and loans to States and local public bodies in order to assist them in providing mass transportation services which will meet the needs of handicapped persons and persons over 65. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe standards for the design of buildings, structures, and facilities which are provided with financial assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act to insure that persons 65 or over and the physically or mentally handicapped will have ready access to, and use of, those buildings, structures, and facilities. Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for special transportation research and demonstration projects for the handicapped and the elderly. Authorizes appropriations of $15,000,000 for the remainder of fiscal year 1976 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out such grant program.
Bill· SS. 498 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require air carriers directly engaged in the operation of aircraft to file a notice of any proposed rate change with the Civil Aeronautics Board 60 days before such new rate is to become effective. Requires air carriers not directly engaged in the operation of aircraft to file a 45 day notice with the Board of such a proposed rate change (previously all air carriers were required to file a 30 day notice). Requires the Board before entering into hearings on the lawfulness of such rate changes to notify the affected air carrier of such action at least 30 days before the effective date of such rate change in the case of air carriers directly engaged in the operation of aircraft, and 15 days before such effective date for air carriers not directly engaged in the operation of aircraft.
Bill· SS. 492 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1977
Union Station Improvement Act - Amends the National Visitor Center Facilities Act of 1968 to direct the Secretary of the Interior to assign the lease and purchase option on Union Station, Washington, D. C., entered into pursuant to such Act to the Secretary of Transportation and to sublease that portion of Union Station which is required for the continued operation of the National Visitor Center. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to renegotiate the lease of Union Station and to exercise the purchase option included in such lease at the earliest practicable date. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire additional property interests not held by the United States for the development of Union Station. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to promptly complete all the improvements undertaken pursuant to such Act except the parking facility and the Southeast Ramp mass transit facility. Directs the Secretary to require the Washington Terminal Company to promptly complete the new railroad passenger station constructed under such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2637 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to enter into contracts to include cargo airlift characteristics suitable for defense purposes in new civil aircraft being manufactured for passenger and cargo use and to modify existing civil passenger aircraft to incorporate such characteristics for such purpose. Stipulates that such aircraft shall be used for defense purposes in the event the full Civil Reserve Air Fleet is activated. Sets forth the percentage of the costs of construction or modification which the Federal government shall bear pursuant to such contracts. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding such program.
Bill· HRH.R. 2565 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Requires the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to alter the Shepherdstown Bridge as part of the river navigation project for Yazoo River, Mississippi. Authorizes the appropriation of not more than $3,000,000 to alter such bridge.
Bill· HRH.R. 2582 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 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.
Bill· HRH.R. 2578 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Elderly and Handicapped Americans Transportation Services Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow airlines to offer free or reduced rate transportation to persons 65 years of age or older, and for handicapped persons and their necessary attendants. Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to allow common carriers subject to the provisions of such Act to provide free or reduced rate transportation to persons 65 years of age or older and to handicapped persons and their attendants. Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to direct the Secretary of Transportation, in providing assistance under such Act, to give preferential treatment to State and local public bodies which agree to adopt and maintain specially reduced rates, not exceeding 50 percent of the regular rates, for handicapped persons and persons over 65. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and loans to States and local public bodies in order to assist them in providing mass transportation services which will meet the needs of handicapped persons and persons over 65. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe standards for the design of buildings, structures, and facilities which are provided with financial assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act to insure that persons 65 or over and the physically or mentally handicapped will have ready access to, and use of, those buildings, structures, and facilities. Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for special transportation research and demonstration projects for the handicapped and the elderly. Authorizes appropriations of $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 to carry out such grant program.
Bill· SS. 459 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow airlines to offer reduced air fares to individuals 21 years of age or younger or 65 years of age or older.
Bill· HRH.R. 2503 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
United States Air Traffic Services Corporation Act - Establishes the United States Air Traffic Services Corporation as an independent corporation of the United States. Transfers to the Corporation the functions and duties of the Secretary of Transportation under specified laws relating to civil aviation including those of the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. Authorizes the Corporation to change the rates of tax imposed under the Internal Revenue Code relating to taxes on special fuels, taxes on the transportation of persons and property by air, and taxes on the use of civil aircraft. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act in an amount equal to 50 percent of the total funding requirement of the Corporation for any fiscal year.
Bill· HRH.R. 2456 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Prohibits vessels transporting petroleum or petroleum products from Alaska 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 through any territorial or international waters which lie between such islands and the coast of California. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2425 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Modifies the project for the Houston Ship Channel in Texas to direct the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to perform dredging operations to maintain the depth of the channel at a 40-foot level.
Bill· HRH.R. 2421 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Federal Aid Highway Act Amendments - Amends the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1976 to increase and extend the appropriations authorized under such Act for the Federal Aid primary system to $3,350,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1978 through 1990. Increases the Federal Share for projects financed with primary funds on the Federal aid primary system from 70 percent of its cost to 80 percent, or to 95 percent under specified circumstances. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 109, 120)
Bill· HRH.R. 2459 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Authorizes States or political subdivisions which issued bonds the proceeds of which were used for projects on the Interstate Highway System to partially recover the interest payments made on such bonds from the Federal Government.
Bill· HRH.R. 2443 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to include owner operated motor vehicles as an exempt class under such Act. Prohibits such drivers from collecting any fare lower than the lowest fare specified in their tariffs filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission.