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Bill· SS. 2831 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1975
Federal Pilotage Improvement Act - Directs the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard to establish eligibility requirements for the issuance of a license to pilot any steam vessel. Sets forth requirements which must be met before a person may be issued such a license. States that such requirements shall include a minimum age of 21 years, sound health, a demonstrated ability to pilot such a vessel, and adequate knowledge of the waters to be navigated. Provides that no license shall be valid for a term longer than three years. Authorizes the Commandant to revoke or suspend any such license upon evidence of specified acts including: negiligence, unskillfulness, and violation of applicable laws. Defines terms as used in this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 11294 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1975
Prohibits civil supersonic aircraft which exceed presently permited noise levels from landing at, or taking off from, Dulles International Airport or Washington National Airport.
Bill· HRH.R. 11292 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1975
Directs the United States Railway Association to deliver a certified copy of the final system plan to the special court within 120 days after its effective date (presently 90 days).
Bill· SS. 2821 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1975
Expands the definition of air traffic controller, for purposes of Federal employment benefits, to include an employee of the Department of Transportation who is actively engaged in providing preflight, inflight, or airport advisory service to aircraft operators. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 2109)
Bill· SS. 2778 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 December 1975
Requires that any pipeline constructed to transport natural gas form Alaska's Prudhoe Bay area be entirely within such State. Requires the Federal Power Commission to establish allocations and priorities with respect to the use of such gas.
Bill· HRH.R. 11121 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1975
Requires the Secretary of the Army to make a study of navigational conditions hazardous to boating safety at the entrance to Mission Bay Harbor, San Diego, California.
Bill· HRH.R. 11127 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1975
Declares that the Secretary of Transportation shall not approve a Federal-aid highway project of any State which he determines does not have effective controls on the use of the Federal-aid system by motor vehicle, hauling dirt, sand, gravel and trash. Defines "effective control" as requiring appropriate covering of hauled materials to prevent escape while on such highway. Excludes publicly owned or controlled vehicles while such vehicles are on a portion of a highway which is being serviced or repaired. (Adds 23 U.S.C. 156)
Bill· HRH.R. 11077 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1975
Prohibits the use of expenditures pursuant to the Airport and Airway Revenue Act for terminal development not authorized by such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 11095 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1975
Reduces, under the Internal Revenue Code, the rates of excise taxes for transportation by air, including fuel used in noncommercial aviation. Exempts air ambulances, as defined by this Act, from such excise taxes.
Bill· HRH.R. 11064 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 December 1975
Reduces, under the Internal Revenue Code, the rates of excise taxes for transportation by air, including fuel used in noncommercial aviation. Exempts air ambulances, as defined by this Act, from such excise taxes.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 908 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 December 1975
Declares it to be the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Government of the United States should maintain and protect its sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the canal and zone, and should in no way cede, dilute, forfeit, negotiate, or transfer any of these sovereign rights, power, authority, jurisdiction, territory, or property that are indispensably necessary for the protection and security of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere; (2) that there be no relinquishment or surrender of any presently vested United States sovereign right, power, or authority or property, tangible or intangible, except by treaty authorized by the Congress and duly ratified by the United States; and (3) that there be no recession to Panama, or other divestiture of any United States-owned property, tangible or intangible, without prior authorization by the Congress (House and Senate), as provided in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 907 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 December 1975
Declares it to be the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Government of the United States should maintain and protect its sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the canal and zone, and should in no way cede, dilute, forfeit, negotiate, or transfer any of these sovereign rights, power, authority, jurisdiction, territory, or property that are indispensably necessary for the protection and security of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere; (2) that there be no relinquishment or surrender of any presently vested United States sovereign right, power, or authority or property, tangible or intangible, except by treaty authorized by the Congress and duly ratified by the United States; and (3) that there be no recession to Panama, or other divestiture of any United States-owned property, tangible or intangible, without prior authorization by the Congress (House and Senate), as provided in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.
Bill· HRH.R. 11022 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1975
Provides for a demonstration program eliminating rail-highway crossings in the city of Orange, Texas. Authorizes, under the Highway Trust Fund, the appropriation of an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 10979 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1975
Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth the findings of Congress. States that the purpose of this Act is to provide for the restoration, maintenance, and rationalization of the physical facilities and financial stability of the rail system of the United States. Title II: Procedural Reform of the Interstate Commerce Commission - Sets forth organizational and procedural changes in the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Rail Services Planning Office. Authorizes the Commission to establish a new Office of Rail Public Counsel. Stipulates that such Office shall be authorized to seek judicial review of specified actions relating to common carriers under this Act. Authorizes the Office to present before the Commission the views of communities and users of rail service affected by proceedings initiated by or pending before the Commission. Directs the Commission to prescribe, not later than June 30, 1977, a uniform cost and revenue accounting and reporting system for all railroad carriers. Title III: Railroad Rates - Prohibits the Commission from holding the rate of a carrier of one mode of transportation up to a particular level to protect the traffic of a carrier of another mode, if the rate proposed by the carrier is compensatory. States that a rate that is compensatory may not be found to be unjust or unreasonable on the basis that it is too low. Provides that the rate of a carrier is deemed to be compensatory when it equals or exceeds the variable cost to such carrier of providing the specific transportation to which the rate applies. Permits carriers to file with the Commission a notice of intention to file a schedule stating a new rate, fare, charge, classification, regulation, or practice whenever the implementation of the proposed schedule would require a total capital investment of $1,000,000 or more, individually or collectively, by such carrier. Authorizes the Commission to exempt from regulation for temporary periods of time any person to whom the application of regulation is unnecessary to effectuate the National Transportation Policy. Title IV: Abandonment - Sets forth procedures to be followed by carriers seeking to abandon service on railroad lines. Title V: Mergers and Consolidations - Sets forth the revised procedure to be followed in merger proceedings before the Commission. Requires notice to be given to Governors of those States affected by rail service mergers under this Act. Sets a 90-day delimiting period in which the Commission is to receive applications for consideration under this Act. Title VI: Provisions Relating to Discriminatory State Tax Practices - Designates specific State tax and assessment proceedings which shall be deemed an unreasonable and unjust discrimination against, and an undue burden on, interstate commerce. Title VII: Employee Protection Provisions - Requires railroads to provide fair and equitable arrangements to protect the interests of the employees affected by the abandonments, mergers, and consolidations authorized under the procedures in this Act. Title VIII: Establishment of Rail Transportation Fund - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Rail Transportation Fund, to consist of four separate accounts designated as follows: (1) the Rail Services Continuation Subsidy Account; (2) the Consolidation, Merger, and Improvement of Facilities Account; (3) the Rail Passenger and Intermodal Facility Account; and (4) the Loan Guarantee for Rail Improvement and Service Account. Authorizes appropriations to the separate accounts through fiscal year 1980 from sums appropriated pursuant to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act. Permits the Secretary to guarantee, loans for the Rail Improvement and Service Account. Title IX: Regional Rail Reorganization Act Amendments - Authorizes the United States Railway Association to purchase debentures and preferred stock of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, in order to provide: (1) for the modernization, rehabilitation, and maintenance of rail properties acquired by the Corporation under this Act; (2) for the acquisition of equipment and other capital needs; (3) for the refinancing of indebtedness incurred by the Corporation under this Act; or (4) working capital as contemplated by the final system plan. Authorizes appropriations to the Association of $2,100,000,000 to be used to pruchase securities of the Corporation. Allows the Secretary to provide further financial assistance in the form of grants or loans in order to further the purposes of this Act. Title X: Studies and Revisions - Provides for appropriate existing law revision to implement this Act, Authorizes a study of Federal aid to rail transportation. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study of railroad electrification for high density rail lines. Provides for a study and evaluation of the projected future of the rail system in the United States.
Bill· SS. 2729 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1975
Continues the present rates of specified taxes, pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, used to provide revenue to the Highway Trust Fund until September 30, 1979. Continues the Highway Trust Fund created by the Highway Revenue Act until September 30, 1979.
Bill· HRH.R. 10954 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1975
Emergency Fossil Fuel Rail Bank Act - Declares the finding of the Congress that railroad rights-of-way existing in areas of the United States in which fossil fuel natural resources are situated are essential to the public interest. Declares the finding that severe energy shortages can be reduced by the preservation of such rights-of-way. Makes it the purpose of this Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the creation of a fossil fuel rail bank to assure the preservation of rail trackage and other rail properties for fossil fuel transport. Defines terms used in this Act. Directs the Secretary to establish such a fossil fuel rail bank. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire rail properties or interests in rail properties. Limits the disposition of such rail properties where such would adversely affect continued access to, and egress by rail from, facilities in which fossil fuels are being or can be extracted or processed. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $12,000,000 to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 10952 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1975
Emergency Fossil Fuel Rail Bank Act - Declares the finding of the Congress that railroad rights-of-way existing in areas of the United States in which fossil fuel natural resources are situated are essential to the public interest. Declares the finding that severe energy shortages can be reduced by the preservation of such rights-of-way. Makes it the purpose of this Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the creation of a fossil fuel rail bank to assure the preservation of rail trackage and other rail properties for fossil fuel transport. Defines terms used in this Act. Directs the Secretary to establish such a fossil fuel rail bank. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire rail properties or interests in rail properties. Limits the disposition of such rail properties where such would adversely affect continued access to, and egress by rail from, facilities in which fossil fuels are being or can be extracted or processed. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $12,000,000 to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 10909 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1975
Motor Carrier Reform Act - Prohibits the Interstate Commerce Commission from approving any agreement among motor carriers that sets rates for such carriers, seeks to protest or suspend rates, or was reached by permitting participation in deliberations by a carrier not holding itself out to participate in a particular joint line or interline movement affected by such agreement. Terminates specified conferences, bureaus, committees, and other organizations of carriers presently permitted by law. Exempts from the provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act, carriers incidental to air transportation who operate within 100 miles of an airport. Requires the Commission to approve all applications for permits to operate as a private or contract carrier as long as it appears from the application that the applicant is fit, willing, and able to properly perform the service. Prohibits the consideration of the effect such permit will have on protesting carriers or the number of persons to be served by the applicant except as is necessary to identify the existence of a need for its services. Requires the Commission to revise commercial zones to conform with present economic realities, add to the efficiency of transport, and reduce unnecessary transport, accident exposure, fuel consumption, air pollutions, noise and transport costs. Directs the Commission to develop new procedures for expediting the time required for the Commission's consideration of changes to commercial zone boundaries. Directs that permits be issued to allow continued service by a carrier which has been serving a plant from the time such plant was new until the present if that period is at least two years. Specifies that the Commission must, in considering applications for new carrier service, in its determination of whether the proposed service is or will be required by the present or future public convenience and necessity, accord substantial weight in favor of the application where it finds that such service would be reasonably likely to: (1) lower the applicant's operating costs; or (2) improve the applicant's equipment utilization or fuel efficiency; or (3) improve the applicant's service, by among other things, producing shorter transit time or avoiding interchanges; or (4) meet user or consumer preference for service, rates, or combinations thereof not available from other carriers; or (5) generally improve the competitive climate in the area for which the additional service is proposed. Directs the Commission to issue a permit for such service in most instances if it finds that the applicant is fit, willing, and able to perform the service proposed and to conform to provisions and regulations, and the proposed service is reasonably likely to provide sufficient revenues to the applicant to cover the applicant's actual costs of providing the specific transportation without reguard to the effect of the applicant's service on its competitiors. Requires the Commission to consider all applications submitted 18 months after the enactment of this Act within 90 days after they are submitted. Grants such permits applied for if final action has not been taken on such application by the Commission within 90 days. Directs the Secretary of Transportation, in cooperation with the Commission and the Attorney General, to study the possibility of the need for new laws to provide greater price flexibility, easier entry, broadening the range of service and price options, and in general, in improving the quality of motor carrier transportaiton. Establishes procedures for testing the lawfulness of rate schedules filed by common carriers. Allows such rates to become effective without a hearing unless a complaint is filed in which case the Commission may suspend such rates until their lawfulness is determined in a hearing as provided by this Act. Lists limitations on the Commission's power to suspend such rates under this Act. States that rates may not be challanged as being too low if they cover the carrier's costs. Directs the Commission to significantly broaden the categories of commodities that may be carried by individual carriers, to permit them to travel the most direct route to their destination, and to report to Congress on how it has acted persuant to this requirement. Includes as exempt from some existing restrictions the carrying of cargo by a small carrier from such carrier's destination to the proximity, of such small carrier's home base (termed a "haul back") if it meets the qualifications of this Act. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to consult with the States to develop a more efficient and equitable system of State regulations and make recommendations concerning such a system to the Congres within 18 months after the enactment of this Act. Sets forth new penalties for violating motor carrier safety laws. Exempts from the Clayton Act the merger of two or more motor carriers if the anticompetitive effects proscribed in such Act are outweighed by the public interest in such merger and its beneficial effects on the community's transportation needs and convenience.
Bill· HRH.R. 10911 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1975
States that the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement approved by the Civil Aeronautics Board is adverse to the public interest and is hereby terminated. States that the effective date of this Act is February 1, 1975.
Law· SS. 2718 (94th)open
United States · United States Congress · 26 November 1975
Rail Services Act - States that the purposes of this Act are to revitalize the American railway system through regulatory reform, to change the procedure for considering merger and consolidation applications, to finance the rehabilitation of facilities and equipment and to provide for the continuation of service on light density rail lines that are necessary to continued employment. Title I: Rate Modernization - Revises provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act which provide for Interstate Commerce Commission prescription of the division of joint rates among carriers. Provides that the Commission shall establish rules for the conduct of division of such rates and fares. Directs the Commission to issue a final order in division cases within 270 days after the submission of a complete evidentiary case. Requires carriers to file all supporting evidence with their complaint in division proceedings and thereafter submit only rebuttal evidence. Provides new standards and procedures for the regulation of railroad rates subject to the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission. States that Commission regulation of maximum rate levels will apply only when the railroad, publishing a rate increase, set market dominance over the service involved. Defines "market dominance." Requires the Commission to make a market dominance determination within 90 days after a rate is challenged as being unreasonably high. Provides that no rate of a carrier shall be held up to a particular level to protect the traffic of any other carrier or mode of transportation unless the Commission finds that such rate reduces or would reduce the going concern value of the carrier charging the rate. Enables the Commission and carriers to adjust rates in response to market demands. Requires the Commission to establish procedures for the establishment of separate rates for distinct rail services. Specifies factors which the Commission must take into account in its consideration of the public interest when deciding to cancel joint rates and/or through routes. Directs the Commission to investigate all allegations that rate increases or decreases will have the effect of disrupting relationships between commodities, ports, points, regions, territories, and other particular descriptions of traffic. Requires the Commission to conduct an investigation of the rate structure for the transportation of recyclable or recyled materials and competing virgin natural resource materials and the manner in which that rate structure has been affected by general rate increases approved by the Commission. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to take such steps as are necessary to insure that the Commission undertakes this investigation as expeditiously as possible by authorizing him to participate as a party in the Commission proceedings. Calls for a research, development and demonstration program to improve transportation methods, equipment operations and terminal facilities, for the movement of recyclable materials. Provides that the program is to be undertaken by the Secretary of Transportation in cooperation with the Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission. Provides that Commission orders pursuant to this title shall be reviewable in the courts in the same manner as other Commission orders. Requires the Commission, within 24 months after the enactment of this Act, to develop and promulgate reasonable standards and procedures for the establishment of adequate revenue levels for railroads. Provides a new investigation and suspension procedure for use when a carrier files a new rate schedule contingent upon a total capital investment of $1,000,000 or more. Authorizes the Commission, upon request of an interested person, to investigate the lawfulness of the new rate, and until 180 days after such filing, the Commission may find the schedule unlawful in whole or in part. States that if the Commission has not acted within 180 days the carrier may put the rate into effect. Grants the Commission authority, under specified circumstances, to exempt regulated carrier services from all or part of the regulations provided under this Act if such regulation is found fully or partially unnecessary to effectuate the goals of the National Transportation Policy, to effective regulation under that policy and when such regulation would serve little or no useful public purpose. Authorizes the Commission to order that a regulation be withdrawn in whole or in part for such period of time as it might prescribe. States that such an exemption may be revoked after notice and a hearing upon a finding that the conditions which gave rise to the exemption no longer exist or that the continuance of the exemption is not consistent with the National Transportation Policy. Requires the Commission to report annually to Congress on all such actions. Requires (presently permits) the Commission to prescribe rules and regulations, and terms and conditions, for the approval of agreements between carriers. Outlines the type of agreements which shall not be approved. Authorizes the Commission to review agreements previously approved to determine if such agreements are in conformity with standards set forth in this Act. Directs the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Department of Justice, to furnish assessments to the Interstate Commerce Commission with respect to the competitive effects of rate bureau agreements. States that such reports shall be made available to the public. Provides that rate bureaus must make a final disposition of proposed rules, rates or charges docketed before a bureau within 120 days after the proposal is docketed. Directs the Commission, beginning two years after the date of enactment of this Act, to require that all rates be incorporated into individual carrier or rate-making association tariff publications within two years of the initial publication of the rate. Provides that failure on the part of carriers to accomplish this would result in nullification of the rate. Grants the Commission exclusive authority to determine and prescribe rates for traffic moving in intrastate commerce if a carrier has filed with the appropriate state administrative agency or regulatory body a change in such rates for the purpose of adjusting such rates to accord with rates on similar traffic moving in interstate or foreign commerce and the state agency has not acted within 120 days of such filing. Requires that notice of an application to the Commission under this paragraph shall be served on the appropriate State body. Title II: Interstate Commerce Commission Improvements - Provides that the Interstate Commerce Commission shall be composed of 11 Commissioners appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms of seven years. Provides that not more than six Commissioners shall be appointed from the same political party and continues the existing prohibition against a Commissioner having any relationship with a common carrier subject to the provisions of this Act. Provides that the President shall appoint a Commissioner to serve as Chairman, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and the Chairman shall serve at the pleasure of the President. Authorizes the Commission to appoint such other agency employees as it deems necessary or appropriate to the proper performance of its duties, and states that such appointments are not subject to approval by any office or agency other than the Commission or the Civil Service Commission. States that the Chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the Commission and shall set the policies and exercise the executive and administrative functions of the Commission. Requires the Commission to prepare and submit its budget estimates not less than 10 months prior to the start of each new fiscal year. Directs that such estimates must be submitted concurrently to the Congress and the President. Provides that whenever the Commission submits any budget requests, other budget information, legislative recommendations, prepared testimony, or comments on legislation to the Executive Branch, it is required to concurrently send a copy to Congress, and no Executive Branch official or agency can require the Commission to transmit any such document to it prior to submission of such document to Congress. Redesignates the Rail Services Planning Office as the Transportation Services Planning Office and establishes it as a permanent office of the Commission. Provides that the Commission may commence, defend, or intervene in and supervise the litigation of, any civil action involving the Interstate Commerce Act. Gives the Commission the same authority in any action relating to injunctive relief; relating to consumer redress; and to obtain judicial review of a rule, regulation, or order issued by the Commission. Requires that wherever the Commission has reason to believe a person is liable for a criminal penalty under this Act, it shall certify the facts to the Attorney General who has the duty to cause appropriate criminal proceedings to be brought. Removes the requirement that all orders of the Commission, except orders for the payment of money, shall not take effect until 30 days after issuance. Revises provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act outlining procedural requirements affecting all formal Commission proceedings. Defines the term "hearing" to include an opportunity for the submission of all evidence in written form, followed by an opportunity for briefs, written statements or conferences. Provides that any interested party may, subject to rules promulgated by the Commission, petition the Commission for rehearing, reargument or reconsideration of a decision, order or requirement of the Commission. Establishes an independent office affiliated with the Commission to be known as the Office of the Public Counsel. Provides that the Office shall be administered by a Director, to be appointed by the President from among persons recommended by the Commission, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the Director shall be appointed for a four-year term, shall be responsible for the discharge of the functions of the Office, and may be removed for cause. Gives the Office standing to become a party to Commission proceedings. Authorizes the Office to petition the Commission for the initiation of proceedings, to seek judicial review of Commission action, and to represent the public interest in safe, efficient transportation service. Authorizes the appropriation of funds to the Office through September 30, 1977, to carry out its functions under this Act. Declares the following taxation activities to be an undue burden on interstate commerce: (1) the assessment of transportation property at a value which bears a higher ratio to the true market value of such transportation property than the ratio which the assessed value of all other commercial and industrial property bears to the true market value of such property in the same assessment jurisdiction; (2) the levy or collection of a tax on an assessment unlawful pursuant to (1); (3) the levy or collection of an ad valorem property tax on transportation property at a tax rate higher than that generally applicable to commercial and industrial property in the same assessment jurisdiction; and (4) the imposition of any other tax which results in the discriminatory treatment of any common or contract carrier subject to the Interstate Commerce Act. Directs the Commission to establish standards and procedures for the presentation by rail carriers of expense and revenue data required in Commission proceedings. Provides that the Commission shall also consider whether there should be any modification in the uniform system of accounts. Requires the Commission to review the uniform system of accounts as least every five years and make any necessary changes. Authorizes an appropriation of $1,000,000 to the Commission to carry out these functions. Title III: Investigations - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and evaluate governmental aid to all forms of transportation, assess the impact of these policies, and recommend such changes in government aid as may be necessary to encourage the establishment and maintenance of an open and competitive market. Gives the Secretary powers to require data and other information from both for-hire and private carriers. Requires the Secretary to study and formulate a national transportation program to be submitted to the Congress and the President. Provides that the report shall include the criteria, standards and data utilized in formulating the program. States that the study shall consider all relevant factors including the need for coordinated development and improvement of all modes of transportation. Directs the Secretary to survey existing transportation services and analyze the effectiveness of each in meeting the immediate and long-term national transportation needs. Directs the Commission to prepare a proposed modernization and revision of the Interstate Commerce Act and codification of all Acts supplementary thereto. Title IV: Mergers and Consolidations - Revises the Department of Transportation Act. Empowers the Secretary to plan for and develop proposals for mergers and similar arrangements intended to achieve a more adequate rail system. Authorizes the Secretary, upon request of any railroad, to hold conferences concerning any proposed unification or coordination project. Requires the Secretary to conduct a comprehensive study of the American railway system. States that the study will include an examination of possible advantages of restructuring the railroads. Imposes deadlines on the Commission and otherwise modifies the procedures to be followed in merger cases for the purpose of expediting the processing of such cases before the Commission. Title V: Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing - Establishes in the Treasury of the United States the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Trust Fund under the direction of the United States Railway Association. Provides that the fund shall be used to provide specific financial assistance to the Consolidated Rail Corporation. Sets forth the duties and powers of the Association with respect to the administration of the Fund. Establishes original jurisdiction in the district courts of the United States for all civil actions in which the Association or the Fund is a party. Establishes the procedures for the establishment by the Secretary of Transportation of a classification of rail lines on the basis of the essentiality of each line to the rail transportation system and economic viability of each line. Directs each of the nation's railroads (except the Consolidated Rail Corporation and those railroads which have elected to be reorganized pursuant to the provisions of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act) to prepare and submit to the Secretary of Transportation and the Commission a traffic density schedule on each main and branch line for each of the preceding five calendar years. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop and publish a set of preliminary standards for classifying main and branch rail lines according to the degree to which they are essential to the rail transportation system. Requires each railroad to prepare and submit to the Secretary of Transportation and the United States Railway Association a full and complete schedule of its deferred maintenance and delayed capital expenditures as of December 31, 1975, with a 10-year projection of desired maintenance and capital expenditures. Provides for the Secretary of Transportation to develop and publish preliminary financing recommendations to meet the railroads' capital needs. States that the Association shall evaluate the Secretary's preliminary financial recommendations and the Secretary of Transportation shall transmit his final recommendations to Congress within 90 days after the receipt of the Association's evaluation. Sets forth the mechanism for railroads, other than the Consolidated Rail Corporation, to receive financial assistance for facilities rehabilitation improvement, working capital, and other financial needs. Authorizes the Association to issue Trust Fund Anticipation Notes and Trust Fund Bonds pursuant to guidelines and restrictions set forth in the Act. Title VI: Implementation of the Final System Plan - Revises the Regional Rail Reorganization Act to exempt all transfers or conveyances of properties made pursuant to the Final System Plan from transfer taxes of the United States, or any State, or of any political subdivision of a State. Provides that actions brought to challenge or to enforce or declare rights under or pursuant to this Act or the final system plan are within the original and exclusive jurisdiction of the Special Court. Reduces the aggregate amount of obligations of the Association which may be outstanding at any one time from $1,500,000,000 to $500,000,000. Allows purchases by the Association of ConRail debentures and Preferred Stock. Establishes the purposes and procedures for the investment in ConRail's securities. Provides that the terms and conditions of the debentures and Series A Preferred Stock which the Association will acquire will be prescribed solely by the Association. Authorizes an additional $200,000,000 for the electrification of high density mainline routes where to do so will aid the financial performance of the Corporation. Protects the interest of employees of railroads in reorganization prior to the effective date of conveyance and their rights under collective bargaining agreements. Title VII: Northeast Corridor Project Implementation - Establishes a wholly-owned corporate subsidiary of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation to be called the Northeast Corridor Improvement Corporation. States that the Northeast Corridor operation, improvements and finances shall be segregated from the operation of the rest of Amtrak's intercity rail passenger system. Authorizes the Corporation to acquire and sell property, provide for the continuous operation of rail freight, improve rail transportation between Boston and the District of Columbia, and take other specified action to improve high-speed rail passenger service. Establishes the Northeast Corridor Disputes Board to resolve disputes between the Corporation and other parties. Directs that the decisions of the Board shall be final and binding on all parties. Sets as a goal to be achieved by the Northeast Corridor improvement project the improvement of rail services and passenger radio telephone service aboard trains. Provides that the cost of improvement of railroad rights-of-way, and other facilities shall be borne by the Federal Government. Authorizes the appropriation of $3,000,000,000 to the United States Railway Association to permit the Association to make available non-interest-bearing 30-year loans to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation for use of the Northeast Corridor Improvement Corporation. Revises the Department of Transportation Act in order to allow the Department of Transportation to construct or acquire space in suitable buildings of a non-historic nature where no suitable historical or architecturally significant facility is available. Title VIII: Local Rail Service Continuation - Revises the Interstate Commerce Act to restate the Interstate Commerce Commission's authority to require railroads to obtain a certificate of convenience and necessity from the Commission for the extension or construction of lines. Prohibits the abandonment of rail service unless covered by a certificate which is issued by the Commission. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide financial assistance to States for rail freight assistance programs designed to cover the cost of servicing, purchasing, and rehabilitating rail lines. Provides that in order for a State to be eligible for such funds it must establish a plan for rail services which meets the requirements specified in the Act. Allows the termination of service on all lines not included in the Final System Plan if not prohibited by the terms of existing leases and agreements. Requires the Secretary to provide financial assistance to provide rail service continuation payments, acquisition and modernization payments, and to finance rail banking and the construction and improvement of facilities necessary to carry freight now carried on lines not included in the Final System Plan. Provides that the Federal share of such costs is 100 percent for the first year and 90 percent for the second year. Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission, within 180 days after the effective date of the Final System Plan, to issue regulations for the determination of payments to be made by commuter authorities to operating railroads for commuter services. Provides emergency operating assistance for commuter services affected by the implementation of the Final System Plan. Requires that consideration be given to future public use of abandoned railroad rights-of-way and adequate funds ;be provided for conversion to alternative public uses where possible. Authorizes the appropriation of $25,000,000 for fiscal years 1976 through 1978 to carry out such purposes. Title IX: National Railroad Minority Resource Center - Requires the Association to establish a National Railroad Minority Resource Center. Authorizes the Center to conduct the following activities: (1) establish a national clearing house for minority enterprises which will assimilate information and business material concerning the reorganization of the Northeast railroads; (2) develop sources of investment capital; (3) conduct the research necessary to define the opportunities available to minority firms; (4) contract with minority firms to carry out the studies under part 3; (5) conduct a liason in the public and private sectors in support of minority participation programs; (6) develop corporate entities to provide venture capital and technical assistance to minority firms; and (7) participate in Federal programs designed to provide financial assistance to minority firms. Authorizes the appropriation of funds to carry out such functions.
Bill· SS. 2711 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1975
Title I: Federal-Aid Highway Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to apportion for fiscal years 1977 and 1978 the sums authorized to be appropriated for such years for expenditure on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. Authorizes the appropriation of funds out of the Highway Trust Fund for specified highway programs, including the Federal-aid primary system, Federal-aid community service system, and forest highways. Establishes the Federal-aid community service system which shall consist of the Federal-aid nonurbanized system and the Federal-aid urbanized system. Provides that the Secretary of Commerce may withdraw his approval of any route on the Interstate System within an urbanized area, if he determines that the route is not essential. States that when the Secretary withdraws his approval, a sum equal to the Federal share of the cost to complete the withdrawn route shall be available to the Secretary to incur obligations for the Federal share of the Federal-aid primary system and the Federal- aid non-urbanized system (presently such funds are made available for nonhighway public mass transit projects). Directs that States receiving a transfer of mileage may not be eligible for the optional use of Interstate funds as outlined above. Revises the apportionment formula for expenditure upon the Federal-aid systems. Directs that two-thirds of such funds shall be allocated to the Federal-aid primary system (presently one-third). Increases from $50,000,000 to $150,000,000 the amount authorized in each fiscal year for the repair or reconstruction of highways, roads, and trails which suffer serious damage as a result of natural disasters. Provides that the Secretary shall not approve any program for projects in any urbanized area unless he finds that such projects are in accordance with a continuing comprehensive transportation process and that such process includes public participation. Requires each State to have a program which provides for highway design and maintenance, traffic control and surveillance of traffic for detection and correction of high accident locations. Directs all States to have projects to improve highway safety. Authorizes the Secretary to deduct up to 3 3/4 percent of sums authorized to be appropriated for expenditure upon the Federal-aid safer roads system. Authorizes the Secretary to engage in research on specified areas of highway transportation, including passenger terminal facilities, transportation of hazardous materials, and the economic and environmental impact of highway transportation. Provides that not more than 1 1/2 percent of the Federal-aid systems funds shall be available for expenditure for engineering and economic surveys with respect to future statewide transportation programs and local public transportation systems. Directs the Secretary to undertake a complete study of the financing of completion of the Interstate Highway System. Authorizes the Secretary to determine the cost of repairing the damage to Alaska highways caused by heavy truck traffic during construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline. Title II: Highway Safety Amendments - Directs the Secretary to grant a waiver of highway safety standards when requested by a State so that the State may undertake alternative highway safety measures unless he determines that such alternatives do not have a potential for reducing highway accidents. Provides that funds apportioned under this Act to any State that does not have a highway safety program approved by the Secretary, shall be reduced by not less than 50 percent of the amount that would otherwise be apportioned to the State. Authorizes the appropriation of funds to carry out highway safety programs.
Bill· SS. 2703 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1975
Increases by $30,000 (to $380,000) the authorization, under the Water Resources Development Act, for bridge construction over Deep Creek in Idaho, required as a result of the construction of Libby Dam, Montana.
Bill· HRH.R. 10841 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1975
Provides, under the Intercoastal Shipping Act, that commencing in 1976 a carrier may file a general increase in rates without suspension of that portion of such changed rates bringing about an increase of seven percent or less in its gross annual revenues. Requires the United States Maritime Commission to promulgate numerical guidelines as to common carrier rate of return on rate base and common equity which the Commission deems to be prima facie reasonable, as a means of assisting in insuring that the noncontiguous States, territories and possessions of the U.S. have efficient ocean transportation to and from the mainland.
Bill· HRH.R. 10837 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1975
Provides, under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act, that the United States shall pay real property taxes owed to a State or political subdivision by a railroad in reorganization under such Act. Authorizes the appropriation of sums necessary to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 10816 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1975
States that the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement approved by the Civil Aeronautics Board is adverse to the public interest and is hereby terminated. States that the effective date of this Act is February 1, 1975.
Bill· SS. 2685 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1975
Authorizes the financing of capital improvements on the Alaska Railroad by the Secretary of Transportation. Limits such financing to obligations of $150,000,000.
Bill· HRH.R. 10805 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1975
Provides, under the Bankruptcy Act, that political subdivisions which are creditors of railroads with respect to overdue taxes on which a lien has attached may seize property owned by the railroad and within the taxing jurisdiction of the subdivision if such property is not in current use or has not been conveyed to the Consolidated Rail Corporation.
Bill· HRH.R. 10796 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1975
Federal-Aid Highway Act - Authorizes to be appropriated for the purpose of expediting the construction, reconstruction, or improvement, inclusive of necessary bridges and tunnels, of the Interstate System, including extensions thereof through urban areas, the additional sum of $1,000,000,000 for the three-month period ending September 30, 1976, the additional sum of $4,000,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977-1987 and the additional sum of $2,855,000,000 for fiscal year 1988. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for Federal-aid highway systems in the United States, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands. Includes appropriations for the Federal-aid primary and secondary systems in urban and rural areas, for the control of outdoor advertising, and for the control of junkyards. Extends the time for completion of the Interstate System to September 30, 1988. Permits buses up to 102 inches wide to operate on Interstate highways, existing vehicle width limitations notwithstanding. Extends Federal participation in the construction of ferry boats which are part of a Federal-aid highway system to boats constructed for use in Puerto Rico. Sets forth regulations governing outdoor advertising along Interstate highways, including specific distances from the rights-of-way at which signs may be located and the number of signs per mile which are permitted. States that the Secretary of Transportation shall promulgate standards concerning the lighting, size, number and spacing of such signs. Authorizes cspecified exceptions to the requirement that signs be erected a certain distance from the highway. Sets forth regulations governing the placement of signs providing directional information about facilities providing goods and services in the interest of the public. Provides for the allocation from funds appropriated for Federal-aid primary and secondary systems through fiscal year 1978 of specified amounts to be used by the States for highway construction training programs. Provides for the acquisition of land for rest and recreation areas, and for the preservation and restoration of scenic beauty adjacent to the Federal-aid highways. Increases to $50,000,000 the appropriation authorized for the costs of constructing roadways on Federal dams. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for the reconstruction or replacement of bridge structures on the Overseas Highway to Key West, Florida.
Bill· HRH.R. 10769 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 November 1975
Authorizes to be appropriated $1,080,000,000 to pay for 90 percent of the cost of upgrading on an expeditious basis the rail system along the corridor between Boston, Massachusetts, and Washington, D. C. by elimination of deferred maintenance in such system. Requires participating States to bear the other 10 percent of the cost of such upgrading.
Bill· HRH.R. 10741 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 November 1975
Local Tax Relief Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to pay overdue State and local real estate and personal property taxes by any railroad in reorganization. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that this Act shall expire on December 31, 1978, without prejudice to the rights of the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 10744 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 November 1975
Requires that, within two years after enactment of this Act, each State shall, as part of its highway safety program, enact a law requiring the use of safety belts in light-duty motor vehicles. Directs the States enacting such legislation to gather data necessary to provide a basis for evaluating such safety belt use law. Provides that each State not enacting such legislation shall have its share of Federal-aid highway funds reduced ten percent until it implements such legislation.
Bill· SS. 2661 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1975
Independent Safety Board Act Amendments - Directs the Independent Safety Board to prohibit disclosure of information obtained from an aircraft accident or incident investigation conducted by a foreign state, in accordance with the Chicago Convention, unless the state which conducted the investigation authorizes such disclosure. Authorizes appropriations for the Board for fiscal years 1977 and 1978.
Bill· HRH.R. 10697 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 November 1975
Revises the Regional Rail Reorganization Act to allow the Consolidated Rail Corporation to purchase or otherwise receive and hold securities. Decreases the aggregate amount of obligations of the Association which may be outstanding from $1,500,000,000 to $500,000,000. Authorizes the United States Railway Association to invest in securities of the Corporation. Provides that purchases of debentures and therafter series A preferred stock shall be made by the Association as required and requested by the Corporation. States that any decision by the Corporation not to purchase securities of the Corporation shall be subject to the approval of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Authorizes the Association to transfer additional rail properties to or from the Corporation within two years following the effective date of the final system plan. Reduces the number of individuals serving on the Board of Directors from 15 to nine. Provides for the appointment of officers of the Corporation. Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial assistance for the continuation of local rail services under circumstances set forth in the Act. Directs the Commission to analyze each rail line of a railroad in reorganization which is not designated to be continued pursuant to the final system plan to determine the actual revenues and costs, charges necessary to achieve economic viability and the prospects of the lines becoming economically viable within a reasonable time. Increases from $5,000,000 to $6,000,000 the amount authorized to be appropriated to the Commission for use by the Rail Services Planning Office in carry out its functions.
Bill· HRH.R. 10698 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 November 1975
Second Regional Rail Reorganization Act Amendments - States that the Board of Directors of the U.S. Railway Association shall have a Government Investment Committee, vested with the exclusive power to: (1) exercise or decline to exercise, as provided in the final system plan, the rights of the Association as holder of any securities of the Consolidated Rail Corporation issued to the Association, (2) make the affirmative findings and exercise any exclusive powers, as expressly provided in this Act, and (3) exercise the authority expressly conferred on it under this Act. Reduces by $1,000,000,000 the aggregate amount of the obligations of the Association which may be outstanding at any one time. Directs the Association to purchase debentures and series A preferred stock of the Corporation, at such times and in such amounts as may be requested by the Corporation to provide for the modernization, rehabitation, and maintenance of rail properties; for the acquisition of equipment; for the refinancing of indebtedness; or to provide working capital as contemplated by the final system plan. Sets forth terms and conditions governing such purchases. Authorizes appropriations to the Association of $2,100,000,000 to be used for the purchase of securities of the Corporation in accordance with this Act. Authorizes the Corporation to issue debentures, series A preferred stock, series B preferred stock, common stock, and other securities. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide financial assistance in the form of grants or loans to, or by the acquisition of securities of (1) the Corporation or other railroads, any State or local or regional transportation authority, or any other responsible person, for the purpose of facilitating the implementation of a supplementary transaction, and (2) the Corporation for the purpose of supplementary assistnace. Enumerates the terms, conditions, and prerequisites for such assistance. States the policy of Congress that such terms must furnish reasonable assurance that any borrower will be able to repay the loans within the time fixed. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of $400,000,000 to provide such assistance. Permits discretionary representation by the United States on behalf of profitable railroads in instances where it appears that a judgement against such profitable railroad might be reached. Authorizes implementation of supplementary agreements and transactions when it is determined that they would promote the establishment and retention of a financially self-sustaining rail service system in the region adequate to meet the region's needs. Directs the Association to analyze each proposed supplementary transaction to determine whether it is in the public interest and is fair and equitable. States that if the opinions of the Secretary and the Association are not in agreement as to whether a proposal is fair and equitable, the Secretary may petition for a hearing before a special court. Sets forth procedures governing such hearings. States that all injunctive, declaratory, or enforcement actions under this Act shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the special court. Authorizes appropriations of up to $40,000,000 to meet the costs of the administrative functions of the Association.
Bill· HRH.R. 10694 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 November 1975
Local Tax Relief Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to pay overdue State and local real estate and personal property taxes by any railroad in reorganization. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that this Act shall expire on December 31, 1978, without prejudice to the rights of the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 10682 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 November 1975
Provides, under the Bankruptcy Act, that political subdivisions which are creditors of railroads with respect to overdue taxes on which a lien has attached may seize property owned by the railroad and within the taxing jurisdiction of the subdivision if such property is not in current use or has not been conveyed to the Consolidated Rail Corporation.
Bill· HRH.R. 10696 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 November 1975
Creates a fossil fuel rail bank to consist of rail trackage selected from existing trackage in areas where fossil fuel natural resources are located. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire such trackage by purchase or lease and to dispose of such interests. Authorizes the appropriation of $12,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· SS. 2637 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1975
Provides for the updating of cost estimates of specified routes on the Interstate Highway System based on changes in construction costs of such highway routes.
Bill· HRH.R. 10631 (94th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 7 November 1975
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide financial assistance to States and local bodies and agencies for the purpose of reimbursing the Consolidated Rail Corporation for providing rail passenger service pursuant to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act during the 180-day period following the date of conveyance of rail passenger service incurred by such States and local bodies and agencies thereof for the payment of rail passenger service continuation subsidies. States that the Federal share of assistance through September 30, 1977 shall be 100 percent and shall be 50 percent through September 30, 1978. Stipulates that such assistance shall not apply to intercity rail passenger service provided pursuant to an agreement with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation which was effective immediately prior to the date of conveyance. Permits the Secretary to incur obligations on behalf of the United States to finance this Act in an aggregate amount of up to $125,000,000. Authorizes appropriations for liquidation of the obligations of up to $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, $95,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, and $125,000,000 for fiscal year 1978.
Bill· HRH.R. 10625 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 November 1975
Provides that in any case where the Secretary of Transportation approves any project which would begin or continue the construction of a highway on the Interstate System within a State, such approval shall, at the request of the State, be a contractual obligation of the United States to pay from the Highway Trust Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay the Federal share of the complete construction of such highway. Imposes specified requirements upon the States in order for the Secretary to approve any highway project.
Bill· HRH.R. 10632 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 November 1975
Title I : Directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide financial assistance to States and local bodies and agencies for the purpose of reimbursing the Consolidated Rail Corporation for providing rail passenger service during the 180-day period following the date of conveyance of rail properties pursuant to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act, and for defraying the additional costs of rail passenger service incurred by such States and local bodies and agencies thereof for the payment of rail passenger continuation subsidies. Stipulates that the Federal share of assistance may not exceed one-half the total cost. States that in order to finance assistance under this Act, the Secretary may incur obligations on behalf of the United States in the form of grants, contract agreements, on otherwise, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $125,000,000. Authorizes appropriations of specified sums to liquidate the obligations so incurred. Title II : Requires the Corporation to provide rail passenger service for a period of 180 days following the date of conveyance on all rail properties on which such service was being provided by the railroads in reorganization immediately prior to the date of conveyance, regardless of whether such properties are designated for inclusion in or exclusion from the final system plan, except on rail properties on which such service is provided by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
Bill· HRH.R. 10619 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 November 1975
Local Tax Relief Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to pay overdue State and local real estate and personal property taxes by any railroad in reorganization. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that this Act shall expire on December 31, 1978, without prejudice to the rights of the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 10610 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 November 1975
Declares that greater emphasis must be placed on recovering and reusing resources now disposed of as waste in order to avoid shortages, price increases, and other burdens on commerce. States that such measures shall also save scarce virgin natural resources and reduce disposal costs. Sets forth the purposes of this Act which are the establishment of a national transportation rate policy for all recovered materials, and the elimination of discriminatory transportation rates charged by regulated carriers for the movement in commerce of recovered waste and recycled or recycable materials. Defines terms as used in this Act. Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission to effect charges in the rate structure to promote the movement by common carriers of recovered materials at the lowest possible lawful rates compatible with the maintenance of adequate transportation service. Provides that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall take steps as necessary to insure that such action is carried out. Requires the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission to undertake studies of the feasibility of establishing a transportation rate policy for all recovered materials based upon type, size, kind of transportaiton equipment used, and the weight and/or volume of the shipment. Makes it unlawful for any railroad, common carrier by water, or motor carrier in interstate or foreign commerce to demand, charge, or collect any rate or charge for the transportation of recovered materials which are unjustly discriminatory when compared with the rate or charge demanded or collected by the carrier or railroad for the transportation of virgin natural resources. Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Makes any person, firm, corporation, association, or conference which violates this Act subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each such violation.
Bill· HRH.R. 10593 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 November 1975
Prohibits, under the Interstate Commerce Act, the amount which any common carrier by motor vehicle charges any shipper for the transportation of the household goods of such shipper from exceeding by more than 10 percent the estimate provided by such carrier for the transportation of such household goods. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of this requirement.
Bill· HRH.R. 10560 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 November 1975
Requires, under the Federal Aviation Act, the Civil Aeronautics Board to issue certificates of public convenience and necessity authorizing the holder to engage in interstate air transportation between points in the same State where the applicant has been continuously engaged in intrastate air transportation since July 1, 1975.
Bill· SS. 2614 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 November 1975
Revises the Regional Rail Reorganization Act to require that any line of railroad on which rail service was being provided as of the effective date of the Act and which was recommended in the preliminary system plan for transfer to the United States Railway Association shall be deemed to be designated in the final system plan for transfer to the Association.
Bill· HRH.R. 10541 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 November 1975
States that approval of State highway safety programs by the Secretary of Transportation shall not be contingent upon any requirement that a State adopt a law or regulation requiring any motorcycle operator 18 years of age or older or passenger 18 years of age or older to wear a safety helmet when operating or riding a motorcycle. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 402)
Bill· HRH.R. 10531 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 November 1975
Requires that civilian air traffic controllers of the Department of Defense shall be treated the same as air traffic controllers of the Department of Transportation for purposes of retirement. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 2109)
Bill· SS. 2606 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1975
National Center for Statistical Analysis of Highway Operations Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration a National Center for Statistical Analysis of Highway Operations to acquire, store, retrieve, and analyze highway accident data and promote the standardization of information and procedures for reporting accidents on a nationwide basis. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish an Advisory Board for the National Center for Statistical Analysis of Highway Operations. Provides that such Board shall be made up of representatives of public and private entities which use such National Center and shall serve to advise on and to promote the proper utilization of the Center's services and data by appropriate public and private entities. Authorizes to be appropriated the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 10500 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 October 1975
Maritime Education and Training Act - Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the Secretary of Commerce shall meet prior to the beginning of each fiscal year with representatives of maritime training institutions for the purpose of estimating the projected enrollment at all such institutions during such fiscal year, and the next three fiscal years. Requires the submission of a report to the Congress on the estimation of such enrollments. Requires the apportionment of funds among colleges and academies training individuals for licensing in the maritime service. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress recommendations on the providing of the students of such institutions with access to the resources and programs of the National Maritime Research Center. Directs the compilation of a national roster of all individuals who have not yet reached the age of sixty-five years and who are or were licensed as officers in the United States Merchant Marine.