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Bill· HRH.R. 15854 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from issuing an airworthiness certificate for any aircraft which has been declared to be surplus by an armed force and which engages in the transportation of persons or property for compensation or hire unless such aircraft strictly conforms in every respect to a previously type certified civil aircraft.
Bill· HRH.R. 15804 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1976
Bridge Safety Act - Title I: Bridge Program - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that a bridge repair and replacement program to enable a State to repair or replace highway bridges which are unsafe is in the vital interest of the Nation. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve Federal participation in a State project to repair or replace a bridge 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. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $180,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, and $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 - Extends appropriations under the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 for the Highway Trust Fund through fiscal year 1990. Extends the Land and Water Conservation Fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Bill· HRH.R. 15795 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1976
Bridge Safety Act - Title I: Bridge Program - Declares the finding of Congress that a bridge repair and replacement program to enable a State to repair or replace highway bridges which are unsafe is in the vital interest of the Nation. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve Federal participation in a State project to repair or replace a bridge 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. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $180,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, and $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 - Extends appropriations under the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 for the Highway Trust Fund through fiscal year 1990. Extends the Land and Water Conservation Fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Bill· HRH.R. 15760 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1976
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 fiscal years 1977 and 1978 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 pecent, or to 95 percent under specified circumstances. Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from approving projects on such system if the portion of the project that is on a new location does not provide for complete control of access. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 109, 120)
Bill· HRH.R. 15730 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1976
Authorizes the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to promulgate regulations specifying the duties and qualifications of the operators and crews of specified types of vessels.
Bill· HRH.R. 15731 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1976
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 fiscal years 1977 and 1978 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 pecent, or to 95 percent under specified circumstances. Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from approving projects on such system if the portion of the project that is on a new location does not provide for complete control of access. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 109, 120)
Bill· HRH.R. 15675 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1976
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to increase the amount of capital stock or principal value of other securities which may be issued by a motor carrier without the authorization of the Interstate Commerce Commission from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000.
Bill· SS. 3830 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1976
Aviation Improvement Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board, in the exercise and performance of its powers and duties with respect to interstate and overseas air transportation, to consider the phased and progressive transition to an air transportation system which relies on competitive market forces and the provision of a variety of adequate, economic, and low-cost services as being in the public interest. Prohibits any governmental unit from enacting any law, regulation, or standard relating to air transportation rates, routes, or services. Requires the Board to issue certificates authorizing scheduled or charter interstate or overseas air transportation to qualified applicants unless such transportation is not required by the public convenience and necessity (previously the Board could only grant such applications upon a finding that such transportation was required by the public convenience and necessity). Places the burden of proof upon the Board to show that the transportation for which the certificate is sought is not required by the public convenience and necessity. Requires the Board to give weight in favor of an applicant if it finds that the transportation applied for would: (1) involve new and innovative methods; (2) provide reduced rates, fares, or charges; (3) achieve increased efficiency over existing services; or (4) be offered in markets which have rates, fares, or charges which are significantly higher than economically comparable markets. Requires the Board to issue certificates to qualified applicants to engage in scheduled air transportation if the present carrier holding such authority has not exercised it by providing a minimum of five round trips a week for at least six months during the preceding 12 month period. Requires the Board to issue such certificate within a specified time period. Prohibits the Board from imposing closed door restrictions on operating certificates. Eliminates all present closed door restrictions within 30 days after the effective date of this Act. Directs the Board to eliminate all other conditions or limitations which are obsolete or inconsistent with the policies of this Act. Authorizes air carriers, other than charter air carriers, to engage in charter air service in any calendar year up to three percent of the total number of revenue plane miles operated by such carriers. Prohibits the Board from disapproving transfers of operating authority unless it finds that the effect of such a transfer would substantially lessen competition or would tend to create a monopoly. Allows air carriers to terminate any interstate or overseas air service to a community upon a minimum of 90 days notice filed with the Board and the community involved. Authorizes the Board to suspend such termination for a period of up to 360 days in order to allow arrangements to be made for alternative service. Repeals the Board's present authority to approve or disapprove any proposed consolidation, merger, or acquisition of control agreements involving an air carrier. Requires any such proposal to be filed with the Attorney General at least 30 days prior to the effective date of such transaction. Permits the Attorney General, upon a reasonable belief that such a transaction would violate antitrust laws, to stay such transaction for 60 days or until the disposition of any court proceedings the Attorney General may institute. Authorizes the Attorney General, by regulation, to exempt certain types of transactions from the notification requirement if such a class of transactions does not affect the control of an air carrier directly engaged in air transportation, will not create a monopoly, and will not tend to restrain competition. Makes the present requirement that pooling agreements and other contracts and agreements affecting air transportation be filed with the Board applicable only to those agreements affecting foreign air transportation. Authorizes the Board to exempt any person or class of persons from the provisions of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 or any regulation prescribed thereunder if such exemption would be justified by special and unusual circumstances or by reason of the limited extent of the activity sought to be exempted and such exemption would not be inconsistent with the public interest. Repeals the President's present authority to approve or disapprove orders of the Board regarding foreign air transportation. Prohibits the Board from disapproving air transportation rate increases on the basis that such increase is too high unless the rate is more than 20 percent higher than that in effect one year earlier. Prohibits the Board from disapproving a rate reduction unless it finds the proposed rate would be predatory. Sets forth time limitations during which the Board must act on applications regarding interstate or overseas air transportation. Stipulates that if the Board fails to make a decision within such period the application shall be deemed granted as applied for. Authorizes the Board to extend such time period under specified circumstances.
Bill· HRH.R. 15628 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1976
Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants of up to $18,000,000 to the Bi-State Development Agency of Illinois and Missouri for the planning, purchase and restoration of bridges which cross the Mississippi River and are located within the St. Louis, Missouri, metropolitan. Stipulates that the Federal share of such projects shall be 100 percent of their cost. Authorizes appropriations not to exceed $6,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977 through 1979 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15579 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1976
Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to permit the chief executive of any State to use available space on military aircraft departing from such State to transport equipment and supplies to foreign countries affected by natural disasters.
Bill· HRH.R. 15559 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 September 1976
Bridge Safety Act - Title I: Bridge Program - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that a bridge repair and replacement program to enable a State to repair or replace highway bridges which are unsafe is in the vital interest of the Nation. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve Federal participation in a State project to repair or replace a bridge 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. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $180,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, and $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 - Extends appropriations under the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 for the Highway Trust Fund through fiscal year 1990. Extends the Land and Water Conservation Fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Bill· HRH.R. 15503 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1976
Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to provide transportation by motor vehicle or water carrier for persons attached to, or employed in, such department to and from their places of employment. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 2632)
Bill· HRH.R. 15433 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 September 1976
Amends the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 to make privately owned airports which are, or will be, used for public purposes eligible to receive Federal assistance under such Act for airport development projects. Requires as a condition precedent to the approval of such a project, written assurances to the Secretary of Transportation that the landing area of such an airport will be used for public purposes for not less than 20 years. Requires the immediate repayment to the United States of all Federal project funds with an annual interest rate of six percent if the airport is not used for public purposes during such period.
Bill· HRH.R. 15442 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 September 1976
Surface Transportation Procedural Reform Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to make specified Interstate Commerce Commission procedures currently applying to railroads applicable to other surface common carriers. Changes the name of the Office of Rail Public Counsel established under the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act to the Office of Public Counsel. Revises the duties and authority of such Counsel to include proceedings before the Commission involving all surface common carriers subject to economic regulation under specified titles of the Interstate Commerce Act. Renames the Rail Services Planning Office established under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act as the Transportation Services Planning Office and expands the duties of such Office to include the evaluation of all the surface transportation needs of the United States. Eliminates the present requirement that at least 30 days expire before certain orders of the Interstate and Commerce Commission may go into effect.
Bill· HRH.R. 15438 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 September 1976
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to allow Class III motor carriers (passenger and freight motor carriers having annual gross operating revenues not exceeding $200,000 and $500,000 respectively) to enter into unification, merger or acquisition of control transactions without the approval of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Bill· HRH.R. 15444 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 September 1976
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve pooling or division of traffic, service, or earnings agreements between common carriers other than railroads without a hearing and within a 30 day time period if the Commission determines that such agreement is not of major transportation importance and there is not a substantial likelihood that such agreement will unduly restrain competition.
Bill· HRH.R. 15443 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 September 1976
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize persons who are not common carriers to acquire control of class I railroad or motor carriers, class A water carriers, or freight forwarders with the approval of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Declares any such person a common carrier subject to specified provisions of such Act. Directs the Commission to approve the issuance of securities or the assumption of liabilities by such a carrier if it finds that such actions would not affect the activities of any other carrier under the control of such person or, if it would affect such activities such actions would be consistent with the proper performance of each carrier under such person's control. Authorizes the issuance of such securities or assumption of liabilities without Commission approval if the Commission fails to act on the application for approval of such activities within a specified time period. Requires such carriers to file with the Commission an application for approval of any proposed financial transactions between such a carrier and any other person who is either controlling, controlled by, or under common control with such carrier or anyone who is an affiliate with such person. Authorizes the applicant to enter into such transaction without Commission approval if the Commission fails to act on such application within a specified time period. Makes it a presumption that anyone who owns beneficially ten percent or more of the voting securities of a carrier is in control of that carrier for purposes of the provision of such Act prohibiting control of a carrier effectuated by methods other than those allowed under such Act. Directs the Commission, upon a determination that control of a carrier is being used in a manner which impairs or threatens to impair the ability of such carrier to properly perform its service, to order the cessation of activities contributing to such impairment and to order such affirmative conduct as may be necessary to enable the carrier to properly perform its services. Requires persons who own more than a specified percentage of the capital or capital stock of any class I railroad or motor carrier, class A water carrier, or freight forwarder to submit to the Commission an accounting of the description and amount of shares of stock or other interest owned by such individual in such carrier. Authorizes the Commission to: (1) require annual, periodic or special reports from persons controlling, controlled by, or under common control with a common carrier; (2) prescribe a uniform system of accounts for such persons; and (3) prescribe the form of all accounts, records, and memoranda to be kept by such an individual. Sets forth a criminal penalty of ten years imprisonment or a $5,000 fine or both for persons controlling, controlled by, or in control with a common carrier who misapply assets of such carrier.
Bill· HRH.R. 15439 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 September 1976
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize the Interstate Commerce Commission to prescribe regulations with respect to the use by motor carriers of motor vehicles not owned by them to insure that the party responsible for the purchase of fuel is adequately compensated by the terms of the lease or contract for fuel costs in the event a transportation emergency either exists or is anticipated.
Bill· HRH.R. 15397 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 September 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize air carriers to grant reduced rates on a space-available basis to: (1) families; (2) handicapped persons and attendants accompanying them; (3) persons 21 years of age or younger; and (4) persons 65 years of age or older.
Bill· HRH.R. 15358 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 August 1976
Amends the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 to increase the amount of available Federal assistance as a percentage of the total costs of Appalachian development highway projects.
Bill· HRH.R. 15356 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board, in the exercise and performance of its powers and duties, to consider the necessity of maximum competitive market forces to provide the needed air transportation system. Establishes time limitations in which the Board is required to determine applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity. Directs the Board to issue such certificate as requested if it does not act within such period. Directs the Board to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity to qualified applicants for service between any two cities not receiving non-stop scheduled air transportation. States that air carriers which engage in interstate air commerce solely with aircraft having a capacity of less than 56 passengers or 16,000 pounds of property shall not be required to obtain such a certificate. Requires the Board to reissue all certificates for interstate air transportation by January 1, 1981, in the form of an unduplicated list of city pairs that each air carrier is authorized to serve. Authorizes carriers to transfer, sell, or lease any or all of its authority to engage in interstate air transportation. Requires the Board to approve such transaction unless it fails to meet specified standards. Permits air carriers to abandon routes under specified conditions. Allows carriers engaged in interstate or foreign air transportation to engage in non-stop transportation without regard to any certificate limitations between any points in the United States named in its certificate. Directs the Board to undertake proceedings to eliminate certificate restrictions which preclude such non-stop service. Directs the Board to establish new classes of scheduled passenger air carriers based on criteria relating to the number of available seat miles. Allows air carriers which hold a certificate of public convenience and necessity and air carriers holding a certificate issued by a State regulatory authority which report their available seat miles to engage in interstate scheduled air transportation in additional markets to those otherwise authorized subject to specified regulations. Allows air carriers engaged in non-stop scheduled air transportation between two points to apply for a certificate authorizing unrestricted non-stop service in such market. Requires the Board to grant such application within 30 days unless the applicant has not conformed with the provisions of this Act. Repeals the Postmaster General's authority to require an air carrier to establish additional schedules for the transportation of mail between two points served by such carrier. Requires persons seeking approval of a consolidation, merger, or acquisition of an air carrier to file a copy of such proposal with the Attorney General and Secretary of Transportation in addition to the Board. Prohibits the Board from granting such request if it would result in a restraint of trade unless the anticompetitive effects of such proposal are outweighed by its probable effect in meeting the transportation needs of the communities involved and such needs cannot be satisfied by a lesser anticompetitive alternative. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring an antitrust action concerning such transaction. Prohibits the consummation of such transaction until the antitrust action has been completed. Requires the Board to notify the Attorney General and Secretary of Transportation of any pooling agreements between air carriers. Requires the Board to conduct a hearing regarding such proposal or an already existing agreement which may have anticompetitive implications or fails to serve a transportation need upon the request of the Secretary or Attorney General. Prohibits the Board from approving specified types of contracts or agreements in interstate or overseas air transportation. States that the Board may not find an air carrier rate which is above direct costs as unjust or unreasonable on the basis that it is too low. Prohibits the Board from requiring an air carrier to charge a rate in excess of the direct costs of such service. Directs the Board to consider criteria in determining the maximum rates for air transportation. Allows the temporary suspension of proposed air carrier rates by the Board when the lawfulness of such rate change has be challenged. Requires the Board to complete the proceedings regarding such challenged rate change within 180 days of the time when such change would have gone into effect. Authorizes the Postal Service, upon a determination that the service provided by certified air carriers between any two points is inadequate for its needs, to contract with other air carriers for the transportation of mail between such points. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study of the local air carrier subsidy program and to make recommendations to Congress for any necessary changes in such system.
Bill· HRH.R. 15325 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 August 1976
Bridge Safety Act - Title I: Bridge Program - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that a bridge repair and replacement program to enable a State to repair or replace highway bridges which are unsafe is in the vital interest of the Nation. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve Federal participation in a State project to repair or replace a bridge 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. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $180,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, and $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 - Extends appropriations under the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 for the Highway Trust Fund through fiscal year 1990. Extends the Land and Water Conservation Fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Bill· HRH.R. 15326 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 August 1976
Stipulates that the first costs of all bridge construction for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Bridges project in North Carolina and Virginia shall be borne by the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 15281 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Civil Aeronautics Board to grant exemptions from the requirements of such Act for all-cargo operations in interstate air transportation pending consideration of an application for initial certification under such Act if such exemption is in the public interest.
Bill· HRH.R. 15302 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Civil Aeronautics Board to grant exemptions from the requirements of such Act for all-cargo operations in interstate air transportation pending consideration of an application for initial certification under such Act if such exemption is in the public interest.
Bill· HRH.R. 15271 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 August 1976
Freight Claims Settlement Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to require common or contract carriers to acknowledge receipt of a claim in writing alleging loss or damage to property transported by such carrier within 30 days after the receipt of such claim. Requires such carriers, within 120 days after the receipt of such claim, to either: (1) pay such claim in full; (2) make a firm compromise offer in writing; or (3) deny such claim in writing. Sets forth civil penalties on a per day basis for failure to meet such time limitations. Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15223 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 August 1976
Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to conduct safety investigations of aircraft accidents involving aircraft of his armed force. Prohibits the release of information contained in specified parts of such a safety investigation report outside the armed force concerned without the authorization of the Secretary concerned and stipulates that such information may not be subject to discovery. Prohibits the use of such information as evidence in any disciplinary action or judicial or administrative proceeding arising from the accident being investigated.
Bill· HRH.R. 15166 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1976
Amends the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 to increase the amount of available Federal assistance as a percentage of the total costs of Appalachian development highway projects.
Bill· HRH.R. 15183 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow air carriers to offer reduced-rate transportation on a space-available basis to persons who are 65 years of age or older or 21 years of age or younger, to handicapped persons, and to an attendant of such a handicapped person.
Bill· HRH.R. 15160 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1976
Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 by adding the following new title: Title III - Port Safety Grants and Study. Provides that any port authority administering the operations of any public port in the United States may apply to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating for a grant to enable such authority to establish and maintain adequate means for the protection of such port, any vessel, structure, or waters within such port, and any land structure or shore area immediately adjacent to such port from damage caused by any fire, explosion, natural disaster, or other serious accident or casualty occurring in connection with navigation within such port. Authorizes the Secretary to award to such authority all or any part of the funds requested, except that not more than $3,000,000 may be awarded to such authority in any fiscal year. Specifies that such funds shall be granted to supplement and increase the level of State and local government funds expended and shall not be used to supplant such State and local government funds. Requires the Secretary to undertake a study of the means by which port authorities provide protection against damage caused by fires, explosions, natural disasters, or other serious accidents or casualties occurring in connection with navigation within ports administered by such authorities.
Bill· SS. 3744 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1976
Bridge Safety Act - Title I: Bridge Program - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that a bridge repair and replacement program to enable a State to repair or replace highway bridges which are unsafe is in the vital interest of the Nation. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve Federal participation in a State project to repair or replace a bridge 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. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $180,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, and $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 - Extends appropriations under the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 for the Highway Trust Fund through fiscal year 1990. Extends the Land and Water Conservation Fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Bill· HRH.R. 15116 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1976
Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1976 to establish an obligation limit of $7,200,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 for Federal-aid highways and highways safety construction programs. Exempts from such limitation obligations for emergency relief, for the special urban high density traffic program and for the special bridge replacement program. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to submit monthly reports to the Congress on the amount of obligation, by State, for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 15111 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow air carriers to offer reduced-rate transportation on a space-available basis to persons who are 65 years of age or older or 21 years of age or younger, to handicapped persons, and to an attendant of such a handicapped person.
Bill· HRH.R. 15103 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1976
Bridge Safety Act - Title I: Bridge Program - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that a bridge repair and replacement program to enable a State to repair or replace highway bridges which are unsafe is in the vital interest of the Nation. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve Federal participation in a State project to repair or replace a bridge 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. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $180,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, and $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 - Extends appropriations under the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 for the Highway Trust Fund through fiscal year 1990. Extends the Land and Water Conservation Fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Law· SS. 3734 (94th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1976
Authorizes the President to sell certain naval vessels to Argentina, the Republic of China, Columbia, the Federal Republic of Germany, Greece, Iran, the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Spain, and Venezuela. Increases the tonnage specifications for naval ships requiring legislative approval for their disposal to another nation.
Bill· HRH.R. 15091 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize air carriers to offer reduced rates to individuals aged 65 or over on a space-available basis.
Bill· HRH.R. 15026 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow air carriers to offer reduced-rate transportation on a space-available basis to persons who are 65 years of age or older or 21 years of age or younger, to handicapped persons, and to an attendant of such a handicapped person.
Bill· HRH.R. 15029 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1976
Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 by adding the following new title: Title III - Port Safety Grants and Study. Provides that any port authority administering the operations of any public port in the United States may apply to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating for a grant to enable such authority to establish and maintain adequate means for the protection of such port, any vessel, structure, or waters within such port, and any land structure or shore area immediately adjacent to such port from damage caused by any fire, explosion, natural disaster, or other serious accident or casualty occurring in connection with navigation within such port. Authorizes the Secretary to award to such authority all or any part of the funds requested, except that not more than $3,000,000 may be awarded to such authority in any fiscal year. Specifies that such funds shall be granted to supplement and increase the level of State and local government funds expended and shall not be used to supplant such State and local government funds. Requires the Secretary to undertake a study of the means by which port authorities provide protection against damage caused by fires, explosions, natural disasters, or other serious accidents or casualties occurring in connection with navigation within ports administered by such authorities.
Bill· HRH.R. 15013 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require identifying markings on aircraft which may be readily identifiable by persons on the ground whenever such aircraft is operated at low altitudes.
Bill· SS. 3709 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to permit air carriers to hold both scheduled and supplemental certificates of public convenience and necessity.
Bill· HRH.R. 14979 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1976
Aircraft Noise Reduction and Airport Protection Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations prescribing noise standards for the operation of civil subsonic turbojet powered aircraft above a specified weight at any airport within the United States. States that such regulations shall provide for requirements of partial compliance at intervals prior to the end of a five-year period after the enactment of this Act. Prohibits the operation of aircraft which do not meet such requirements at the end of such five-year period. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to publish a list of the operators of noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes grants to such individuals to retrofit or replace such noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund of $300,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14932 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1976
Rail Amendments - Title I: Amendments to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 - Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 the make the performance of the functions of the Office of Rail Public Counsel the responsibility of the Rail Services Planning Office until a Director of the Office of Rail Public Counsel has taken office. Transfers the funds appropriated to the Rail Public Counsel, pursuant to the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, to the Director of the Rail Services Planning Office for such purpose. Grants immunity from liability for damages to the Consolidated Rail Corporation or its directors with respect to claims based solely on property transfers made by the Corporation to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, or any State, local, or regional transportation authority to meet the needs of commuter or innercity rail passenger service. States that options conveyed to the Corporation by a railroad in reorganization with respect to the acquisition of rail properties pursuant to the final system plan by the Corporation, on behalf of a State, local, or regional transportation authority shall be deemed to remain in effect for seven days after the enactment of this Act. Increases the aggregate principal on loan agreements for payments of obligations which the United States Railway Association may enter into with the Consolidated Rail Corporation, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, and profitable railroads from $230,000,000 to $450,000,000. Allows such obligations to include payments for claims deriving from membership in employee voluntary relief plans and employee medical and life insurance plans. Requires the Corporation to promptly make application to the Association for loan funds if the "cash and other current assets of the estates" of railroads in reorganization are insufficient to pay specified obligations. Specifies priorities for the disbursement of funds held in escrowed accounts by a railroad in reorganization which are determined to be "cash and other current assets of the estate" of such railroad. Increases the aggregate principal amount of obligations issued by the Association which may be outstanding at any one time from $275,000,000 to $495,000,000. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make payments to the trustees of a railroad in reorganization for purposes of discharging obligations of such railroad to nonemployee claimants for personal injuries suffered during the reorganization period. Revises the basis for determining compensation for the use of rail properties or the value of such properties of railroads in reorganization. Allows States, responsible persons, or profitable railroads to acquire rail properties which were designates in the final system plan to be offered for sale to a profitable railroad but which were subsequently transferred to the Corporation after termination of such designation. Sets forth review procedures for such acquisition proposals. Entitles the Consolidated Rail Corporation, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, an acquiring railroad or the United States Railway Association to a direct claim from the estate of a railroad in reorganization for amounts paid by such entities for specified employee claims against the railroad in reorganization. Revises the method for determining the monthly displacement allowance for protected employees adversely affected by railroad reorganzation. Makes the resolution procedures established by the Consolidated Rail Corporation the exclusive means available for resolving disputes between the Corporation and noncontract employees and stipulates that any arbitration decision shall be final with respect to such parties. Title II: Amendments to the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 - Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to revise the time period during which railroads may apply to the Secretary of Transportation for financial assistance for facilities rehabilitation and improvement financing. States that the Secretary shall not consider the availability of obligations guaranteed under such Act in determining whether the assistance requested is available from other sources. Authorizes the Secretary to make redeemable preference shares purchased by him for rehabilitation and improvement financing subordinate to common stock under certain conditions. Sets forth prerequisites and conditions for obligations to be Federally guaranteed under such Act. Directs the Secretary to conduct a comprehensive study to freight transportation in the Midwest. Title III: Amendments to the Rail Passenger Service Act - Amends the Rail Passenger Service Act to exempt from provisions of the Public Health Service Act, relating to quarantines and inspections, waste disposals from railroad conveyances operated in intercity rail freight service, or maintenance service. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to submit a report to Congress with repsect to the environmental effects of such exemption and the financial effects on the railroad industry of a repeal or modification of such exemption. Title IV: Amendments to the Interstate Commerce Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to allow common carriers by railroad to enter into or operate under a contract with freight forwarders governing the transportation of property moving on the bills of lading of such freight forwarder and the compensation to be paid for such transportation. Requires that any such contract be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission and that such agreement not unduly prefer or prejudice any of its participants or other freight forwarder. Removes the authority of the Commission with respect to the discontinuance or abandonment of any spur, industrial, team, switching, or side tracks which are located entirely in one State or any street, suburban, or interurban electric railway which is not operated as part of a general system of rail transportation.
Bill· HRH.R. 14909 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1976
Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring that all the glass in the exposed windows of railroad locomotives and rear cars be bulletproof.
Bill· HRH.R. 14905 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to make eligible for registration, as being of United States nationality, aircraft owned by a citizen of a foreign country who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 14890 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1976
Bridge Safety Act - Title I: Bridge Program - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that a bridge repair and replacement program to enable a State to repair or replace highway bridges which are unsafe is in the vital interest of the Nation. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve Federal participation in a State project to repair or replace a bridge 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. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $180,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, and $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 - Extends appropriations under the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 for the Highway Trust Fund through fiscal year 1990. Extends the Land and Water Conservation Fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Bill· HRH.R. 14870 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1976
Establishes an Office of Maritime Affairs Coordinator in the Executive Office of the President to promote the development of the United States merchant marine. Creates the position of Maritime Affairs Coordinator to head the Office. Provides that it shall be the responsibility of the Coordinator to: (1) develop and recommend to the President and the Congress a national maritime strategy program; (2) coordinate all Federal maritime research programs; and (3) represent maritime interests in national transportation planning.
Bill· HRH.R. 14866 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow air carriers to offer reduced-rate transportation on a space-available basis to persons who are 65 years of age or older or 21 years of age or younger, to handicapped persons, and to an attendant of such a handicapped person.
Bill· HRH.R. 14900 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1976
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine and assign to each bridge located on any Federal-aid highway system a sufficiency rating based on its condition, essentiality for public use, age, inventory and operating ratings, appraisal ratings, and average daily traffic. Requires that the apportionment of funds to States out of the Highway Trust Fund for bridge rehabilitation and repair programs be made on the basis of such sufficiency ratings. Authorizes the Secretary to approve State bridge inspection programs. Limits the Federal share of any State bridge rehabilitation, replacement, or inspection program to 90 percent of its cost. Authorizes appropriations of $125,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $265,000,000 for fiscal year 1978; and $445,000,000 annually for each of the fiscal years 1979 through 1982 for such projects.
Bill· SS. 3684 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Civil Aeronautics Board to grant exemptions from the requirements of such Act for all-cargo operations in interstate air transportation pending consideration of an application for initial certification under such Act if such exemption is in the public interest.
Bill· SS. 3672 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1976
Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to limit the percentage of funds made available for mass transportation service projects under such Act which may be used for operating expenses to 50 percent for urban areas above a specified population level. Makes such limitation inapplicable if the largest political subdivision within an urbanized area has, prior to June 2, 1976, approved a tax issue to support a transit improvement program which includes an agreement which requires that subdivision to use all the funds made available under such Act for operating expenses.