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Bill· SS. 2386 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to authorize United States flag carriers to enter into reciprocal ocean transportation agreements with foreign flag carriers of the nation to which the United States carrier's cargo is bound to establish cargo pools, to provide for equal access to government controlled cargoes, rationalization of sailing's and for the apportionment of earnings, losses, or traffic. Exempts such agreements from the antitrust laws under specified circumstances.
Bill· SS. 2374 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to establish expedited procedures for the determination of matters involving carriers other than rail carriers before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Permits the Commission or a division to void the requirement that an initial decision be made on such matters where questions of policy, new or novel issues of law, or issues of general transportation policy are involved. Establishes review procedures for initial decisions made by a division, an individual Commissioner or an authorized employee. Stipulates that such an initial decision shall be deemed an action of the Commission on the twentieth day after it is served on the interested parties unless it is appealed during such period or by the end of an extended period as authorized or is stayed by the Commission, an individual Commissioner, division, or employee or appeal board. Authorizes the Commission to establish regulations to permit appeal boards to review specified types of initial decisions and issue administratively final decisions in specified situations. Stipulates that review after the appeal of an initial decision has been determined may only be granted on a clear showing that material new evidence, changed circumstances or matters of general transportation importance are involved. Authorizes the Commission to change final decisions where warranted because of material error, new evidence, or substantially changed circumstances. Stipulates that actions of the Commission shall become effective on the thirtieth day of service of such action upon the interested parties unless the Commission provides otherwise. Defines final actions by the Commission for purposes of judicial review.
Bill· HRH.R. 10393 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Refinancing Act - Requires the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to deposit in the general fund of the Treasury within 180 days after the end of each calendar year toll revenues for such year which exceed the sum of operating and maintenance costs, depreciation, and payments in lieu of taxes during such year. Stipulates that the rates imposed by the Corporation shall provide sufficient revenues in each calendar year to provide the Corporation with a rate of return of any investment of the United States in the Saint Lawrence Seaway which is equal to the rate of return receivable by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Authority of Canada on such investments by the Government of Canada.
Bill· HRH.R. 10380 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
Terminates the air services agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom (known as the Bermuda 2 agreement). Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board to implement its July 1976 decision on the request of National Airlines for permission to provide nonstop service between Tampa, Florida, and London, England notwithstanding the fact that such decision has not been approved by the President. Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require that all new international air services agreements be approved by two-thirds of the Senate. Requires the President to establish advisory committees which will insure that the interests of affected air carriers and localities will be adequately considered in such negotiations. Prohibits United States' involvement in such negotiations unless members of such advisory committee are present and unless representatives of interested United States air carriers and localities have the right to attend such a meeting.
Bill· HRH.R. 10357 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977
General Aviation Airport Safety Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to airport operators to cover 100 percent of the costs of projects to: (1) mark runways and taxiways or to establish a taxiway guidance system; or (2) to purchase and install visual slope indicators. Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out such grant program.
Bill· SS. 2348 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 December 1977
Domestic Offshore Communities Seaport Development Act - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants in order to establish a system of public seaports adequate to meet the needs of domestic offshore communities. Stipulates that the aggregate amount of such grants shall be at least $100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1978 through 1981. Sets forth conditions which must be met in order for the Secretary to approve such a seaport development project. Establishes a formula for the apportionment of such grants.
Bill· HRH.R. 10276 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 December 1977
Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to include within the coverage of such Act as a "common carrier by water" nonvessel operating common carriers. Defines "nonvessel operating common carrier" as any person, other than a vessel operating carrier, holding out as a common carrier to transport or provide transportation of property in the foreign and domestic offshore commerce of the United States who utilizes the facilities and services of one or more underlying water carriers for a line-haul transportation of the property. Requires that such carriers be licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission. Directs the Commission to establish liability limits for such carriers and to prescribe regulations requiring the carrier to demonstrate financial responsibility by bonding or other measures in the event of property or damage.
Bill· HRH.R. 10262 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 December 1977
Authorizes the use of Federal-aid highway funds for the construction or reconstruction of interstate or intrastate access spurs crossing the Mississippi River to scenic, historical, recreational, or archeological features on the other side of the river from the Great River Road. Stipulates that such access spurs shall be the most direct feasible route and shall not include the construction of bridges across the Mississippi River.
Bill· HRH.R. 10225 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1977
Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations prohibiting the transportation of radioactive materials to or from any non-military airport except where such materials are to be used during a national emergency or for emergency medical diagnosis or treatment. Direct the Secretary to prohibit the transportation of such materials to or from military airports which are located within a standard metropolitan statistical district of more than 300,000 people.
Bill· HRH.R. 10222 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1977
Stipulates that nothing in agreements entered into between the Secretary of Transportation and a State highway department for the construction of projects on the Interstate System shall require the removal of establishments serving users of interstate highways if such establishment was in existence before January 1, 1960, is owned by a State, and if all access to and exits from such establishments conform to specified standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 10194 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1977
Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations prohibiting the transportation of radioactive materials to or from any non-military airport except where such materials are to be used during a national emergency or for emergency medical diagnosis or treatment. Directs the Secretary to prohibit the transportation of such materials to or from military airports which are located within a standard metropolitan statistical district of more than 300,000 people.
Bill· HRH.R. 10138 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1977
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to make Federal ship mortgage insurance available for obligations for fishing vessels which do not exceed 87 1/2 percent of the actual or depreciated cost of such vessels.
Bill· HRH.R. 10127 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1977
Stipulates that nothing in agreements entered into between the Secretary of Transportation and a State highway department for the construction of projects on the Interstate System shall require the removal of establishments serving users of interstate highways if such establishment was in existence before January 1, 1960, is owned by a State, and if all access to and exits from such establishments conform to specified standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 10087 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1977
Directs the President to update the report of the Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission, and to prepare an environmental impact statement with respect to any recommendations in such report. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 10078 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 November 1977
Commercial Fisheries Loan Fund Act - Establishes in the Treasury a Commercial Fisheries Loan Fund to be used by the Secretary of Commerce to make loans for the financing of commercial fishing vessels and gear used in underutilized fisheries. Stipulates that such loans may be made only to citizens or nationals of the United States. Authorizes the appropriation of $250,000,000 to the Fund. Abolishes the fisheries loan fund created by the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, and transfers all assets and liabilities of such fund to the Fund created by the Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 10044 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 November 1977
Establishes a federally funded bridge replacement and reconstruction program for bridges located on rural non-federal aid system public roads. Authorizes appropriations for such program through fiscal year 1979. Specifies the method by which the Secretary of Transportation shall apportion funds to the States for such program.
Law· HRH.R. 9998 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977
Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to include "controlled carriers" within the coverage of such Act. Defines "controlled carrier" as a common carrier by water operating, offering, or proposing to offer regular liner service in the foreign commerce of the United States where such carrier is owned or controlled by the government under whose registry the vessels of the controlled carrier operate. Requires such carriers to maintain rates or classifications of tariffs filed with the Federal Maritime Commission which are just and reasonable. Authorizes the Commission to disapprove such rates or classifications after notice and hearing upon a finding that they are unreasonable. Requires that such rates or classifications be filed with the Commission at least 30 days before they may become effective. Authorizes the Commission to suspend such proposed rates or classifications pending a determination as to their lawfulness. Stipulates that the regulations contained in this Act shall not apply to rates or classifications governing the transportation of cargo by a controlled carrier between the country which owns or controls the carrier and the United States or its territories or possessions. Exempts from the regulations contained in this Act controlled carriers of a state whose vessels are entitled to receive national or most-favored-nation treatment by treaty, controlled carriers of a state which has subscribed to the statement of shipping policy contained in note 1 to annex A of the Code of Liberalization of Current Invisible Operations, or to specified rate agreements or service agreements under the Shipping Act, 1916. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 10021 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977
Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to require that steel materials acquired during the next five years using financial assistance provided by such Act be produced in the United States unless the Secretary of Transportation determines that such acquisition would be inconsistent with the public interest or the cost of such acquisition would be unreasonable. Establishes standards for determining whether the price for domestically produced steel is unreasonable.
Bill· HRH.R. 10022 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to require that steel material acquired during the next five years by the Consolidated Rail Corporation (Con Rail) be produced in the United States unless the chief executive officer of the Corporation determines that such acquisition would be inconsistent with the public interest or the cost of such acquisition would be unreasonable. Establishes standards for determining whether the price for domestically produced steel is unreasonable.
Bill· HRH.R. 10024 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977
Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to require that steel materials or products which are acquired during the next five years using financial assistance provided under such Act be produced in the United States unless the Secretary of Transportation deems that the acquisition of such domestically produced materials would be inconsistent with the public interest or the cost of such acquisition would be unreasonable. Establishes standards for determining whether the price for domestically produced steel is unreasonable.
Bill· HRH.R. 10023 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977
Amends the Rail Passenger Service Act to require that steel materials acquired during the next five years by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation be produced in the United States unless the president of the Corporation determines that such acquisition would be inconsistent with the public interest or the cost of such acquisition would be unreasonable. Establishes standards for determining whether the price of domestically produced steel is unreasonable.
Bill· HRH.R. 9965 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977
State Rail Freight Assistance Act - Amends the Department of Transportation Act and the Regional Rail Reorganization Act to revise the time periods during which Federal financial assistance shall be available for rail service assistance programs under such Acts. Stipulates that any in-kind benefits for rail service assistance programs which a State may provide for any period in excess of the State's share of project costs for that period shall be applied toward that State's share in any subsequent period. Stipulates that, whenever the costs of an approved project exceed the amount of rail freight service assistance to which a State is entitled, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to provide assistance in any subsequent period to cover the costs of such project. Makes projects eligible for rail service assistance under such Acts if the railroad line involved is subject to an abandonment proceeding before the Interstate Commerce Commission or is classified as "potentially subject to abandonment" under the Interstate Commerce Act. Prohibits the Secretary from withholding approval of a State rail freight program or project solely on the grounds that the State initiated the program or project without the Secretary's prior approval. Stipulates that of the funds authorized to be appropriated for rail service assistance programs under the Department of Transportation Act, no more than $10,000,000 shall be made available for planning grants for each of the fiscal years 1976 through 1980.
Bill· HRH.R. 9999 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Refinancing Act - Requires the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to deposit in the general fund of the Treasury within 180 days after the end of each calendar year toll revenues for such year which exceed the sum of operating and maintenance costs, depreciation, and payments in lieu of taxes during such year. Stipulates that the rates imposed by the Corporation shall provide sufficient revenues in each calendar year to provide the Corporation with a rate of return of any investment of the United States in the Saint Lawrence Seaway which is equal to the rate of return receivable by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Authority of Canada on such investments by the Government of Canada.
Bill· HRH.R. 9987 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977
Bikeway Transportation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for 80 percent of the cost to States and municipalities of bikeway construction projects in urban areas or in places connecting such areas with national, State, or local parks, seashores or recreational areas. Requires such bikeway projects to be in accordance with a continuing comprehensive transportation planning process carried on cooperatively by States and local communities and in accordance with construction standards established by the Secretary.
Bill· HRH.R. 9967 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977
Designates the segment of United States Highway 27 running through McCreary County, Kentucky, as the "William Kirby Ross Highway."
Bill· HRH.R. 9921 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 1977
Bridge Safety Act - Title I: Bridge Program - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve Federal participation in a State project to repair or replace unsafe highway bridges under a needs formula as established in this Act. Stipulates that the Federal share of any such project shall not exceed 90 percent of its cost. Amends the Highway Safety Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $180,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976 and ending September 30, 1976 and $720,000,000 for each of the fiscal years beginning October 1, 1976 and ending September 30, 1980. Title II: Extension of Highway Trust Fund and Certain Related Provisions - Amends the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 to extend appropriations for the Highway Trust Fund through fiscal year 1990. Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act to extend the fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Bill· HRH.R. 9924 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 1977
Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1975 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from permitting the transportation of radioactive materials in areas containing a population density greater than 12,000 persons per square mile, except when such materials are to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment purposes in such area or during a national emergency.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 396 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 1977
Declares it the sense of Congress that the proposed toll increases for the St. Lawrence Seaway should not be adopted, and that toll negotiations should be reopened.
Bill· SS. 2269 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1977
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize the Interstate Commerce Commission to exempt common or contract carriers or freight forwarders from the provisions of such Act where such regulation would serve little or no useful public purpose.
Bill· HRH.R. 9886 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1977
Amends the Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring that the locomotives of all trains be equipped with strobe lights for safety purposes.
Bill· HRH.R. 9882 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1977
Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to prepare a comprehensive report on the future rail freight service needs of the Northeast corridor.
Bill· HRH.R. 9883 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1977
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to extend the coastwise laws of the United States with respect to the transportation of crude oil, residential fuel oil, and refined petroleum products, to the Virgin Islands.
Law· HRH.R. 9851 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 31 October 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize air carriers who provided supplemental air transportation carrying only cargo after January 1, 1977, to apply to the Civil Aeronautics Board for a certificate to provide all-cargo air service.
Bill· HRH.R. 9850 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 October 1977
Amends the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to obligate for fiscal years 1979 and 1980 not less than $30,000,000 of the funds authorized to be appropriated under such Act for improving air navigation facilities for the purpose of establishing no fewer than 45 automated flight service stations. Defines "flight service stations" as air navigation facilities used to assist pilots in the safe conduct of flight.
Bill· HRH.R. 9842 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 October 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee securities and obligations issued by a railroad in reorganization to State and local taxing authorities to secure the railroad's tax obligations when the Consolidated Rail Corporation, the United States Railway Association, or the Federal Government asserts a superior interest in payment out of the estate of such railroad during reorganization or liquidation proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act. Directs the Secretary, if sufficient funds are unavailable to discharge such guarantees, to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell such olbigations. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to discharge all of the Secretary of Transportation's obligations under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 9802 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1977
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to make Federal ship mortgage insurance available for obligations for fishing vessels which do not exceed 87 1/2 percent of the actual or depreciated cost of such vessels.
Bill· HRH.R. 9819 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1977
Shipping Act Amendments - Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to set forth procedures for investigations by the Federal Maritime Commission of violations of such Act with respect to rates and tariffs of common carriers by water in foreign commerce. Sets forth time limitations during which the Commission shall issue final orders with respect to such investigative proceedings. Stipulates that carriers which fail to comply with depositions, written interrogatories, discovery procedures or subpoenas pursuant to such an investigation shall not be allowed to enter United States' ports. Sets forth civil penalties for continuing service to United States' ports. Stipulates that such a failure to comply will create a rebuttable presumption that the facts alleged in the complaint or Commission's order of investigation regarding such a violation are established for purposes of the proceeding. Directs the Secretary of State to negotiate a regime of cooperation with other maritime nations to secure foreign compliance with the Commission's requirements for information. Directs the Commission to disapprove contracts between water carriers who are members of the same conference unless each carrier retains the right of independent action on not more than 30 days notice to the conference. Increases the penalties for violations of specified prohibitions under such Act. Directs the Commission to promulgate rules requiring water carriers in foreign commerce to periodically certify that tariff rates are collected without rebates and that the carrier is conforming to its tariff schedules and is not engaging in discriminatory acts. Directs the Commission to promulgate regulations requiring shippers and consignees to certify that they are the filed tariff without rebate.
Bill· SS. 2229 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 October 1977
Makes it a Federal crime to steal or destroy any lifesaving, navigational, or other equipment utilized in the operation of any vessel with Federal documentation or to break into and enter any such vessel with intent to commit a felony.
Bill· HRH.R. 9675 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 October 1977
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced air fares for persons 60 years of age or older.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 295 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1977
Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an independent investigation to determine the desirability of the Federal motor vehicle standard transmitted to Congress pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 on June 30, 1977 (dealing with occupant restraint systems). Specifies certain considerations which the Comptroller General is to take into account regarding such study, including the desirability of alternative restraint systems. Requires the Comptroller General to report the results of such investigation and study to the Congress no later than December 31, 1978.
Bill· HRH.R. 9594 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1977
Amends the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 to increase to 70 percent the limitation on Federal assistance to an Appalachian highway construction project, unless a State uses between 45 and 60 percent of such funds for a development highway project to increase Federal assistance to 90 percent.
Bill· HRH.R. 9588 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1977
Civil Aviation Regulatory Reform Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board in the exercise of its duties with respect to interstate and overseas air transportation to consider the encouragement of new air carriers and maximum reliance on competition in the air transportation system as being in the public interest. Stipulates that with respect to applications for certificates to engage in interstate and overseas air transportation the Board shall find that such application is consistent with the public convenience and necessity if it requests authority to engage in nonstop service between two points between which another carrier holds such authority but which has not exercised it to a specified extent. Direct the Board to approve applications for authority to engage in nonstop service between two points which are 350 miles apart or less and between which at least 40,000 origin-destination passengers were transported by certificated air carriers during the preceding year. Entitles air carriers holding such a certificate to select two pairs of points each calendar year for automatic market entry for nonstop service. Establishes minimum levels of service for such markets. Prohibits the Board from granting an interstate or overseas all-cargo certificate to an applicant who holds a certificate from the Interstate Commerce Commission and who, during the previous calendar year, grossed more than $3,000,000 in accordance with tariffs approved by the Commission unless the Board specifically finds that the granting of such a certificate is in the public interest and would not substantially lessen competition in any line of commerce or tend to create a monopoly. Authorizes air carriers to discontinue or reduce service to a community upon 90 days' notice. Authorizes the Board to prohibit such action under specified circumstances. Stipulates that there shall be three types of certificates to engage in foreign air transportation: (1) a certificate to engage in foreign scheduled air transportation of persons, property, and mail; (2) a certificate to engage in foreign charter air transportation; and (3) a certificate to engage in foreign all-cargo air transportation. Establishes insurance requirements for air carriers. Prohibits the transfer of a certificate unless such transfer is necessary to carry out a consolidation, merger, or acquisition of control agreement approved by the Board. Sets forth considerations which the Board is to take into account in determining the reasonableness of airline rates. Declares it to be the policy of Congress to permit maximum feasible upward price flexibility in markets in which there is a sufficient effective competition to permit such upward flexibility without undue risk of unjust or unreasonable high fares. Prohibits the Board from approving a pooling or other agreement which: (1) is between an air transportation and a common carrier subject to the Interstate Commerce Act governing the compensation to be received by the common carriers for transportation services; (2) limits the level of capacity provided by air carriers in interstate or overseas air transportation in markets in which air carriers compete; (3) fixes rates (except for joint rates) for interstate or overseas air transportation; or (4) is for a period of more than five years. Exempts air carriers which provide passenger service solely with aircraft which have a maximum passenger capacity of less than 56 passengers or cargo service with aircraft having a maximum payload capacity of less than 18,000 pounds from the requirement that such a carrier hold a certificate of public convenience and necessity and other such requirements as the Board may promulgate in regulations. Authorizes the Board to increase such passenger or payload capacity when the public interest so requires. Directs the Board to determine and pay compensation for essential air service by air carriers to small communities and isolated areas. Requires the Board to pay such compensation when it prohibits an air carrier from discontinuing service to a community. Sets forth procedural deadlines for Board determinations on application under the Federal Aviation Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 9591 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1977
Stipulates that nothing in agreements entered into between the Secretary of Transportation and a State highway department for the construction of projects on the Interstate System shall require the removal of establishments serving users of interstate highways if such establishment was in existence before January 1, 1960, is owned by a State, and if all access to and exits from such establishments conform to specified standards.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 381 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1977
Declares it the sense of Congress that the proposed toll increases on the Saint Lawrence Seaway should not be adopted and that negotiations on new tolls should be reopened, and if any toll increases are necessary, such increases should be minimal.
Bill· HRH.R. 9578 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 October 1977
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to reduce by five percent the construction differential subsidy for the construction of a vessel if (1) the type of vessel to be constructed is not a standard vessel and is not an innovative type likely to become a standard vessel and (2) a standard vessel could substantially serve the purpose for which the vessel is intended to be used.
Bill· SS. 2205 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 October 1977
Amends the Flood Control Act of 1965 to terminate the authorization for the Delaware Bay to Cape Charles Intra-Coastal Waterway.
Bill· HRH.R. 9518 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 12 October 1977
Shipping Act Amendments - Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to set forth procedures for investigations by the Federal Maritime Commission of violations of such Act with respect to rates and tariffs of common carriers by water in foreign commerce. Sets forth time limitations during which the Commission shall issue final orders with respect to such investigative proceedings. Stipulates that carriers which fail to comply with depositions, written interrogatories, discovery procedures or subpoenas pursuant to such an investigation shall not be allowed to enter United States' ports. Sets forth civil penalties for continuing service to United States' ports. Stipulates that such a failure to comply will create a rebuttable presumption that the facts alleged in the complaint or Commission's order of investigation regarding such a violation are established for purposes of the proceeding. Stipulates that no penalty shall be assessed against carriers for acts occurring before the enactment of this Act or within one year afterwards if the person committing such an act has made a good faith disclosure thereof to the Commission. Sets forth the conditions for settlement agreements regarding such violations. Stipulates that the provisions of this Act shall expire three years after its enactment.
Bill· HRH.R. 9520 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 October 1977
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee securities and obligations issued by a railroad in reorganization to State and local taxing authorities to secure the railroad's tax obligations when the Consolidated Rail Corporation, the United States Railway Association, or the Federal Government asserts a superior interest in payment out of the estate of such railroad during reorganization or liquidation proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act. Directs the Secretary, if sufficient funds are unavailable to discharge such guarantees, to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell such olbigations. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to discharge all of the Secretary of Transportation's obligations under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 9507 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 October 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to obligate the United States to make payments from future apportionments from the Highway Trust Fund to a State in such amounts as are necessary to pay the Federal share of a completed highway project on the Interstate System if the State assures the Secretary that it will have sufficient funds to complete the project within five years through the issuance of bonds or other evidence of indebtedness. Requires that such payments received by such State be used only to retire such bonds or evidence of indebtedness.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 823 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 October 1977
Expresses the disapproval of the House of Representatives of the proposed deferral of budget authority for acquisition, construction, and improvements by the Coast Guard, including funding for the Puget Sound Vessel Traffic System and follow-on work related to the Medium Endurance Cutter replacement program as set forth in the special message transmitted by the President to the Congress on October 3, 1977.