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Bill· SS. 3265 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1980
Ports Improvement Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake navigation improvements to: (1) Norfolk Harbor and Channels, Virginia; (2) Mobile Harbor, Alabama; (3) Baltimore Harbor and Channels, Maryland; (4) Philadelphia Harbor, Pennsylvania; (5) Charleston Harbor, South Carolina; and (6) New York Harbor and Channels, New York. Requires the Chief of Engineers, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for each such project demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other statutory requirements as determined to be pertinent by the Chief of Engineers. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to develop, improve, and maintain the Nation's harbors and other waterways at such depths and dimensions to insure the safe and efficient conduct of defense transportation or foreign and domestic commerce. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to allot, from existing Department of the Army civil works appropriations, such sums as are necessary (pending permanent appropriations) for immediate prosecution of advanced engineering and design and other necessary studies for the improvements authorized by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 8449 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 December 1980
Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980 - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake, on an expedited and priority basis, navigation improvements to: (1) Norfolk Harbor and Channels, Virginia; (2) Mobile Harbor, Alabama; and (3) Deep-draft access to the Ports of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Requires the Chief of Engineers, within one year of the date of enactment this Act, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for each such project demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other statutory requirements as determined to be pertinent by the Chief of Engineers. States that in the event that Congress does not disapprove such final environmental impact statement by concurrent resolution, within a 60 calendar day period of receipt, it shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that the policies, purposes, and requirements of said statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to develop, improve, and maintain the Nation's rivers, harbors, and other waterways, at such depths and dimensions and with such facilities determined to be economically justified and engineering feasible and otherwise sufficient to insure the safe and efficient conduct of defense transportation or foreign and domestic commerce. Requires the Chief of Engineers, prior to initiation of any such work, to submit to Congress final environmental impact statement for such improvements. Requires each such statement to be submitted to Congress within one year of the date of the completion of the draft environmental impact statement. Declares that the absence of Congressional disapproval shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that all environmental statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Declares that environmental impact statements for such projects and improvements authorized by this Act, findings and determinations by Congress, and actions to carry out such projects and improvements shall not be subject to judicial review except that: (1) claims alleging the invalidity of this Act may be brought within 60 days following its enactment; (2) claims alleging the inadequacy of a final environmental impact statement transmitted to Congress pursuant to provisions of this Act may be brought within 60 days following the date of a finding and determination by Congress; and (3) claims alleging that an action will deny rights under the Constitution, or that such action is beyond the scope of authority conferred by this Act may be brought within 60 days following the date of such action.
Bill· SS. 3258 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 December 1980
Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake, on an expedited and priority basis, navigation improvements to the Charleston Harbor and Channels, South Carolina. Requires the Chief of Engineers, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for each such project demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other statutory requirements as determined to be pertinent by the Chief of Engineers. States that in the event that Congress does not disapprove such final environmental impact statement by concurrent resolution, within 60 days of receipt, it shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that the policies, purposes, and requirements of said statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to develop, improve, and maintain the Nation's rivers, harbors, and other waterways, at such depths and dimensions and with such facilities, determined to be economically justified and engineeringly feasible, and otherwise sufficient to insure the safe and efficient conduct of defense transportation or foreign and domestic commerce. Requires the Chief of Engineers, prior to initiation of any such work, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for such improvements. Requires each such statement to be submitted to Congress within one year of the date of the completion of the draft environmental impact statement. Declares that the absence of Congressional disapproval shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that all environmental statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Declares that environmental impact statements for such projects and improvements shall not be subject to judicial review except that: (1) claims alleging the invalidity of this Act may be brought within 60 days following the enactment; (2) claims alleging the inadequacy of a final environmental impact statement transmitted to Congress pursuant to provisions of this Act may be brought within 60 days following the date of a finding and determination by Congress; and (3) claims alleging that an action to carry out projects and improvements authorized by this Act will deny rights under the Constitution, or that such action is beyond the scope of authority conferred by this Act, may be brought within 60 days following the date of such action. Gives exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. district courts for the district where the improvement is located. Gives docket priority to such proceedings in such courts.
Bill· SS. 3247 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 December 1980
Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake, on an expedited and priority basis, navigation improvements to: (1) Norfolk Harbor and Channels, Virginia; (2) Mobile Harbor, Alabama, and (3) Deep-draft access to the Ports of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Requires the Chief of Engineers, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for each such project demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other statutory requirements as determined to be pertinent by the Chief of Engineers. States that in the event that Congress does not disapprove such final environmental impact statement by concurrent resolution, within a 60 calendar day period of receipt, it shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that the policies, purposes, and requirements of said statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to develop, improve and maintain the Nation's rivers, harbors, and other waterways, at such depths and dimensions and with such facilities, determined to be economically justified and engineeringly feasible, and otherwise sufficient to insure the safe and efficient conduct of defense transportation or foreign and domestic commerce. Requires the Chief of Engineers, prior to initiation of any such work, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for such improvements. Requires each such statement to be submitted to Congress within one year of the date of the completion of the draft environmental impact statement. Declares that the absence of Congressional disapproval shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that all environmental statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Declares that environmental impact statements for such projects and improvements authorized by this Act, findings and determinations by Congress, and actions to carry out such projects and improvements shall not be suject to judicial review except that: (1) claims alleging the invalidity of this Act may be brought within 60 days following its enactment; (2) claims alleging the inadequacy of a final environmental impact statement transmitted to Congress pursuant to provisions of this Act may be brought with 60 days following the date of a finding and determination by Congress; and (3) claims alleging that an action to carry out projects and improvements authorized by this Act will deny rights under the Constitution, or that such action is beyond the scope of authority conferred by this Act, may be brought within 60 days following the date of such action.
Bill· HRH.R. 8379 (96th)failed
United States · United States Congress · 21 November 1980
Motor Vehicle Safety and Cost Savings Authorization Act of 1980 - Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 for traffic and motor vehicle safety. Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to authorize appropriations for: (1) automobile bumper standards; (2) consumer information studies; (3) diagnostic inspection demonstration projects; and (4) odometer requirements. Specifies that the impact test velocity used in the bumper standards shall be 2.5 miles per hour for longitudinal impact test procedures and 1.5 miles per hour for corner impact test procedures. Denies the Secretary of Transportation authority to establish any impact test velocity exceeding the aforementioned speeds before September 1, 1982. Directs the Secretary, within 18 months after the close of model year 1982, to promulgate a bumper standard in accordance with specified requirements. Directs the Secretary to submit to the President for transmittal to Congress an annual report regarding the progress made on carrying out this Act. Sets forth information to be included in such report. Authorizes the Secretary to exempt those classes of motor vehicles for which the Secretary finds that odometer readings have no meaningful relation to value or performance. Directs the Secretary to publish, together with the rule containing such exemption, the findings of fact which support the exemption and an analysis of the reasons for such exemption. Sets forth procedures for the notification, by the manufacturer by first class mail, of the most recent purchaser of a tire that has been determined to be unsafe or defective. Directs that public notice be made under certain circumstances. Prohibits the Secretary from establishing any rule that requires a tire dealer or distributor to compile records of tire sales. Directs the Secretary to require such dealers or distributors to furnish the first purchaser of a tire with a form that such purchaser may complete and return directly to the manufacturer. Specifies that, in determining a State's compliance with enforcement of the 55 miles-per-hour speed limit, a sampling technique rather than a monitoring of all vehicles would suffice. Directs the Secretary to amend the standard to require that affected automobile manufacturers install passive occupant restraints (airbags) in all passenger cars having wheel bases not greater than 100 inches in model year 1983 and in all passenger cars manufactured in model year 1984 and thereafter. Defines "affected manufacturers" as those that produced more than 1,600,000 passenger cars worldwide and sold more than 200,000 passenger cars in the United States in model year 1979. Directs that passive seatbelt assemblies installed in passenger cars beginning in model year 1983 shall be detachable by the user in a manner that does not impair the subsequent reattachment and performance of such assemblies. Exempts manufacturers from installing passive occupant restraint systems in certain passenger car models to be discontinued on or after December 31, 1982.
Bill· HRH.R. 8369 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1980
Declares a specified portion of the Trent River in the State of North Carolina to be nonnavigable waters of the United States.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 447 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1980
Expresses congressional tribute and thanks to those Americans and Canadians who participated in the rescue of the people onboard the burning passenger vessel Prinsendam off the coast of Alaska during October 4-6, 1980.
Bill· SS. 3137 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1980
Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Assistance Act of 1964 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to reimburse State or local public bodies or agencies that incur expenses in order to comply with specified laws or regulations relating to mass transit for the handicapped. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and loans to private nonprofit corporations and associations to provide transportation services for the elderly and handicapped for whom State or local mass transportation services are inadequate. Authorizes appropriations without fiscal year limitation for the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 8163 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1980
Amends the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to finance construction of a rail rapid transit line extension to Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Requires local governments to provide matching grants for construction on non-Federal land.
Bill· HRH.R. 8130 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1980
Exempts from all federally required permits and permit processes the proposal to relocate highway United States 90 between Morgan City, Louisiana, and LA 311.
Bill· HRH.R. 8107 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1980
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations, by July 1, 1981, requiring the monitoring of radioactive materials before such materials are loaded onto an aircraft. Directs air carriers who transport such materials to make available a radiation monitoring device to each employee of such carriers who is employed: (1) at an airport at which such materials are loaded or unloaded; or (2) on aircraft in which such materials are transported.
Bill· HRH.R. 8095 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1980
Great Lakes Maritime Act of 1980 - Title I: Water Resources Project Authorization - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to extend the navigation season on Lakes Superior, Huron, Michigan, and Erie and their interconnecting navigation channels in accordance with specified recommendations of the Corps of Engineers. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose. Directs the Secretary, in cooperation with other departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States, and with State and local governments, to determine the extent of shoreline damage in the United States causally related to the regulation of the waters of Lake Superior by the International Joint Commission - United States and Canada. Requires that a report on such findings be made to Congress before September 30, 1982. Title II: Equitable Service for Foreign Trade of Great Lakes Ports - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish trade routes, services, or lines that take into account the seasonal closure of the Saint Lawrence Seaway and that provide for alternate shipping routes via a different range of ports during such closure. Title III: Debt Extension for Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation - Amends the provisions of law which created the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to extend from 50 years to 80 years the period for repayment of revenue bonds issued by the Corporation to the Secretary of the Treasury. Directs the Corporation and the Secretary to make all revenue bonds outstanding on the effective date of this Act payable in equal annual amounts over the remainder of the 80 year period established by this Act. Title IV: Regulation of Common Carrriers by Water - Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to redefine the term "common carrier by water in foreign commerce" to include persons engaged as common carriers in specified ocean transportation of property who: (1) advertise, solicit, or arrange, within the United States, for such transportation; or (2) issue or deliver ocean or through intermodal bills of lading or other contracts of afreightment for such transportation. Directs that specified contracts or agreements be filed with the Federal Maritime Commission within 30 days of the date of enactment of this Act. Directs such common carriers by water to file their tariffs with the Commission within 30 days of the date of enactment of this Act. Sets forth the effective dates of such tariffs.
Bill· HRH.R. 8066 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 September 1980
Exempts from the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission transportation by motor vehicle of food and other edible products intended for human consumption (including edible byproducts but excluding alcoholic beverages and drugs).
Bill· HRH.R. 8057 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 August 1980
Defective Aircraft Remedy Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine, on the record after an opportunity for hearing, whether an unsafe condition in an aircraft is related to a design or manufacturing defect in such aircraft. Directs the Secretary, if such relationship exists, to: (1) notify the manufacturer and the registered owner of such aircraft of such determination; and (2) order the manufacturer to remedy such condition. Directs a manufacturer to notify the registered owner and the Secretary if such manufacturer knows that: (1) an unsafe condition exists in an aircraft; and (2) such condition is related to a design or manufacturing defect. States that the cost of repairs (except labor) mandated by this Act shall not be charged to the registered owner of the aircraft involved. Provides for reimbursement of an aircraft owner by the manufacturer if such owner performs required repairs within a specified period. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to compromise such penalties subject to specified considerations.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 198 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1980
Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of September 7-14, 1980, as "National Life Flight Week."
Bill· HRH.R. 8027 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1980
Extends from 50 years to 80 years the period for repayment of revenue bonds issued by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (the Corporation) to the Secretary of the Treasury. Directs the Corporation and the Secretary to make all revenue bonds outstanding on the effective date of this Act payable in equal annual amounts over the remainder of the 80 year period established by this Act.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 600 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1980
Requests the President to designate the week of September 7-September 14, 1980, as "National Life Flight Week."
Bill· HRH.R. 8017 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 August 1980
Baltimore Harbor Improvement Act of 1980 - Authorizes appropriations for the deepening of Baltimore Harbor and its southern approach channel. Directs the Corps of Engineers to complete the design and provide technical assistance for such project. Directs the Baltimore District Engineer to assemble a task force to coordinate compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and with other applicable laws. Prohibits construction of any spoil disposal dike or containment area at or near Hart and Miller Islands in the Chesapeake Bay.
Bill· SS. 3055 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 August 1980
Exempts from all federally required permits and permit processes the proposal to relocate highway United States 90 between Morgan City, Louisiana, and LA 311.
Bill· SS. 3054 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 August 1980
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, upon application by the States of Maryland and Virginia and the District of Columbia, to make a grant for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge. Directs that the Federal share of the project costs shall be 100 percent. Authorizes to be appropriated, out of the Highway Trust Fund, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act beginning in fiscal year 1981.
Bill· HRH.R. 7986 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 August 1980
Authorizes the discharge of dredged material from Federal projects for the construction of the Fernandina Harbor Jetties and a portion of the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida.
Bill· HRH.R. 7954 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1980
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to appoint a task force to study the problems of allocating the use of airport facilities and airspace among persons using or seeking to use such facilities. Directs the task force to report its findings and recommendations to specified congressional committees. Appoints the Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board as chairman of the task force. Requires the Secretary to appoint the members of the task force and to include representatives of: (1) the Departments of Transportation and Justice; (2) States; (3) airport owners and operators; (4) specified air carriers; (5) interested financial institutions; and (6) aviation consumer groups. Directs the task force to meet not later than 30 days after all its members have been appointed. Directs the Secretary to provide necessary staff and support services.
Bill· SS. 3015 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1980
National Automotive Research Act of 1980 - Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to require the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to plan, direct, and conduct automotive research and technology development activities, utilizing to the extent possible the capabilities of other Government laboratories, private industry, and institutions of higher learning. Requires NASA to establish and implement a program to solicit and evaluate ideas from inventors and to stimulate the further development of specified ideas. Transfers to NASA within two years of enactment all automotive research and technology development activities currently being conducted by other Federal departments and agencies and so much of the positions, personnel, property, and funds of such departments and agencies as the Administrator of NASA shall recommend. Authorizes and directs the Administrator to prepare a comprehensive management program for the conduct of research and technology development activities under this Act, including a progress report on the transfer to NASA of the automotive research and development activities of other departments and agencies. Requires the Administrator to transmit such program to the appropriate committees of Congress. Requires the Administrator to detail modifications in such program in the annual budget submission. Authorizes specified amounts through fiscal year 1983 and amounts to be set in annual authorization Acts for subsequent fiscal years to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7920 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1980
Amends the highway safety programs uniform standards to include: (1) effective alcohol safety programs; and (2) criminal penalties to deter motorists from driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Bill· HRH.R. 7896 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1980
Permits the Corps of Engineers or its contractors to transport dredged material from the Norfolk Harbor Channel (Virginia) project for the purpose of disposing of it in specified ocean waters.
Bill· HRH.R. 7883 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1980
Prohibits any Federal funds from being authorized or spent for construction of the North South Distributor Freeway in St. Louis, Missouri.
Bill· SS. 2992 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1980
Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with other agency heads, to review and report to Congress on the transportation needs of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in order to ascertain the potential for sail-assisted technology for inter-island transportation. Sets forth matters to be considered and included in such report.
Bill· HRH.R. 7850 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1980
Air Safety Reorganization Act of 1980 - Title I: Air Safety Administration - Establishes the Air Safety Administration as an independent regulatory agency. Sets forth requirements for and duties of an Air Safety Administrator and a Deputy Administrator. Transfers specified functions, powers, and duties of the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration concerning air carrier economic and safety regulation to the Air Safety Administrator (the Administrator). Directs the Administrator of the Aviation Operations Administration, in consultation with the Administrator, to prescribe rules for the prevention of collisions involving aircraft. Specifies administrative procedures to be carried out by the Administrator. Authorizes the Administrator to establish a working capital fund for administrative expenses. Authorizes each department, agency, and instrumentality of the executive branch to furnish to the Administrator information or other data deemed necessary to carry out duties under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator: (1) to provide for participation of military personnel in the performance of his or her functions; (2) to utilize, on a reimbursable basis, the services of personnel made available by a department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government; and (3) to establish advisory boards in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Directs the Administrator to report annually to Congress on the activities of the Air Safety Administration. Title II: Aviation Operations Administration - Amends the Department of Transportation Act to replace the Federal Aviation Administration with the Aviation Operations Administration within the Department of Transportation. Assigns all functions, powers, and duties of the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration under specified Acts concerning airport development and noise abatement to the Administrator of the Aviation Operations Administration. Title III: Transitional, Saving, Conforming, and Miscellaneous Provisions - States that an agency or governmental body that transferred all functions or programs affected by this Act to a governmental entity or officer shall lapse. Lists transitional provisions to be carried out by the Secretary, the Air Safety Administrator, and the Administrator of the Aviation Operations Administration. Authorizes the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to make incidental dispositions of personnel, assets, and liabilities in connection with functions transferred or assigned by this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Aviation Operations Administration and the Air Safety Administrator, within one year of the effective date of this Act, to submit jointly to Congress a proposed codification of all laws that contain the functions, powers, and duties transferred to or vested in both of them or their respective Administrations by this Act. Sets forth procedures for initial appointments to both Administrations. Directs the Administrator of the Aviation Operations Administration, within one year of the date of this Act, to develop and report to Congress on a comprehensive, long-term plan to improve aviation safety.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 756 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1980
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall adopt a policy and implement regulations to manage the growth of commercial jet air traffic in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C., area and establish a rational balance in the use of Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport.
Bill· HRH.R. 7834 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1980
Amends the Rock Island Railroad Transition and Employee Assistance Act to direct that benefits and allowances under an employee protection agreement or arrangement entered into under such Act shall be paid by the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad from its own assets. Subordinates employee claims for such benefits and allowances to the claims of any creditors of the Rock Island Railroad.
Bill· SS. 2962 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1980
Non Carrier Railroad Acquisition Act of 1980 - Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to require the Secretary of Transportation to purchase: (1) not less than $50,000,000 in redeemable preference shares or trustee certificates convertible to specified redeemable preference shares as necessary for the purchase, lease, or rehabilitation of properties of the Rock Island Railroad by noncarrier entities to be used for common carrier rail service; and (2) not more than $36,000,000 in such preference shares or trustee certificates as necessary for the purchase of properties of the Milwaukee Railroad by responsible noncarrier entities to be used for common carrier rail service. Directs that a specified portion of such funding be made available from net revenues from the windfall profits tax allocated for energy and transportation programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 7823 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1980
Amends the highway safety programs uniform standards to include: (1) effective alcohol safety programs; and (2) criminal penalties to deter motorists from driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Bill· HRH.R. 7812 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1980
Amends the highway safety programs uniform standards to include: (1) effective alcohol safety programs; and (2) criminal penalties to deter motorists from driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Bill· SS. 2944 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1980
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to require that all ships built with construction- differential subsidy funds appropriated after June 25, 1978, be offered to the Secretary of Defense for enrollment in the Sealift Readiness Program. Makes the owner of such a vessel liable to refund a specified portion of the construction-differential subsidy to the Secretary of Commerce for failure to offer such vessel for such enrollment. Prohibits a contract for the payment of such subsidy to be made or extended after the date of this Act unless the owner has already offered the vessel for enrollment. Directs such owners to offer such vessels for enrollment within 30 days of the date of this Act.
Bill· SS. 2942 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1980
Amends the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 to authorize the President to utilize ships in the National Defense Reserve Fleet: (1) whenever the President proclaims that the security of the national defense makes it advisable; and (2) without invoking a specific section of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 486 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 July 1980
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration adopt a Metropolitan Washington (D. C.) airports policy and establish a balance in the jet and passenger use of the three commercial airports of the Washington region.
Bill· HRH.R. 7752 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 July 1980
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to provide for the vacancies at the Merchant Marine Academy currently allocated to the Canal Zone, to be filled by nominees of the Panama Canal Commission from among the children of residents of those areas in Panama made available to the United States pursuant to the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and children of U.S. Government personnel residing in Panama. Makes daughters, as well as sons, eligible for nomination.
Bill· SS. 2913 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1980
Federal-Aid Highway and Highway Revenue Act of 1980 - Title I: Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1980 - Amends the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 to decrease the authorization of appropriations for the Interstate Highway System for fiscal year 1983. Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1978 and the Highway Safety Act of 1978 to increase and extend the authorization of appropriations for: (1) specified highways, parkways, roads, and trails; (2) bridge reconstruction and replacement; and (3) resurfacing of specified lanes and routes on the Interstate System. Sets forth the costs to be included by the Secretary of Transportation in making the revised estimate of the cost of completing the Interstate System. Prohibits the Secretary from approving any project which is to be paid for from funds apportioned for fiscal year 1983, or thereafter, if such project is not eligible for inclusion in such estimated cost. Directs that no State shall receive less than one half of one percent of the total apportionment for highway restoration and resurfacing. Adjusts the formula for the apportionment of Interstate System resurfacing funds. Provides for the reconstruction, as well as the resurfacing, restoring, and rehabilitating, of the Interstate System beginning in fiscal year 1983. Specifies the amount of funds available for emergency relief due to natural disasters or catastrophic failures. Limits to a specified amount obligations for projects resulting from a single disaster or catastrophic failure. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress, by July 1, 1981, an estimated cost of replacing or rehabilitating unsafe bridges (both on and off the Federal-aid systems) in each State. Directs that at least 30 percent of the apportionment to each State shall be expended for the construction of routes on the Interstate System which are not open to traffic. Extends through fiscal year 1983 the authorization of appropriations to encourage the use of car pools and van pools. Directs that specified amounts that any State receives for fiscal year 1983 shall not be less than the apportionments made to such State for fiscal year 1982. Limits to a specified sum the total of all obligations for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs for fiscal years 1982 and 1983. Extends and increases the authorization of appropriations for the Federal-aid urban system. Specifies items to be included in bridge project costs. Title II: Highway Revenue Act of 1980 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code relating to the imposition of tax on gasoline, diesel fuel, and specified motor fuels to direct that such tax be the greater of: (1) four percent of the applicable average wholesale price of gasoline; or (2) four cents per gallon. Sets forth the definition of and formula for determining the average wholesale price.
Bill· SS. 2912 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1980
Increases the Federal share of highway repair or reconstruction costs, including for emergency repairs necessitated by a natural disaster or catastrophic failure. Repeals the provision for an increased Federal share based on the amount of nontaxable Indian or public lands in a State. Limits to $30,000,000 the obligation for such emergency relief resulting from a single natural disaster or catastrophic failure in any State. Increases the authorization of appropriations for the purposes of this Act for fiscal years 1980 and thereafter.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 483 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1980
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Department of Transportation should be dissolved and its functions should be consigned to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Bill· SS. 2895 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1980
Bus Regulatory Modernization and Improvement Act of 1980 - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to promote and maintain a sound privately owned motor bus system in the United States. Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to consider the need for specified revenue levels in the exercise of its ratemaking powers as regards common carriers of passengers by motor vehicle. Prohibits the Commission from finding any fare or rate for the transportation of passengers to be unreasonable on the basis that it is too high or too low if it is within a specified standard fare range. Authorizes the Commission to suspend interstate passenger fares and express rates under specified conditions. Directs the Commission to adjust such rates and charges periodically. Directs that such findings, suspensions, or adjustments shall not apply to excursion, special, or charter fares. Authorizes a motor common carrier of passengers to enter into a rate agreement with one or more other carriers. Directs the Commission to approve such agreement subject to specified criteria. Sets forth requirements with which an organization established or continued under such agreement must comply. Grants the Commission exclusive authority to prescribe an intrastate rate for transportation provided by a rail carrier or motor carrier of passengers (formerly rail only). Makes conforming amendments to specified Acts as regards the issuance of securities by motor carriers of property. Sets forth procedures for a consolidation, merger, or an acquisition of control involving a motor carrier of passengers. Expands the scope of certificates authorizing the transportation of passengers in charter or special operations. Directs the Commission, under specified conditions, to issue a certificate to a person authorizing that person to provide transportation as a motor common carrier of passengers. Directs that such certificates issued to persons not holding authority from the Commission shall be for a maximum of three years. Prohibits a motor carrier of passengers from: (1) engaging in interstate or foreign commerce; or (2) receiving a certificate or permit unless such carrier has filed a surety bond or certificate of insurance with the Commission. Sets forth requirements to be met by publicly owned or government owned motor carriers of passengers which apply for such certificate or permit for special or charter operations. Prohibits a carrier from protesting an application for such certificate or permit unless it has met specified conditions. Prohibits a State, political subdivision thereof, or an interstate agency from enacting any law, rule, regulation, or other provision relating to the discontinuance of regular-route service by a motor common carrier of passengers. Directs the Commission to promulgate rules for the discontinuance of essential intrastate and interstate regular route service by such carriers. Specifies criteria for such rules and sets forth procedures for the investigation of proposed discontinuance of service. Directs the Commission to take final action within 90 days on an application by a motor carrier of passengers for temporary authority to provide certain transportation. Directs that proceedings begun by the Commission under this Act shall be dismissed automatically unless they are concluded with administrative finality within three years after they were initiated.
Bill· HRH.R. 7677 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1980
Bus Regulatory Modernization and Improvement Act of 1980 - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to promote and maintain a sound privately owned motor bus system in the United States. Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to consider the need for specified revenue levels in the exercise of its ratemaking powers as regards common carriers of passengers by motor vehicle. Prohibits the Commission from finding any fare or rate for the transportation of passengers to be unreasonable on the basis that it is too high or too low if it is within a specified standard fare range. Authorizes the Commission to suspend interstate passenger fares and express rates under specified conditions. Directs the Commission to adjust such rates and charges periodically. Directs that such findings, suspensions, or adjustments shall not apply to excursion, special, or charter fares. Authorizes a motor common carrier of passengers to enter into a rate agreement with one or more other carriers. Directs the Commission to approve such agreement subject to specified criteria. Sets forth requirements with which an organization established or continued under such agreement must comply. Grants the Commission exclusive authority to prescribe an intrastate rate for transportation provided by a rail carrier or motor carrier of passengers (formerly rail only). Makes conforming amendments to specified Acts as regards the issuance of securities by motor carriers of property. Sets forth procedures for a consolidation, merger, or an acquisition of control involving a motor carrier of passengers. Expands the scope of certificates authorizing the transportation of passengers in charter or special operations. Directs the Commission, under specified conditions, to issue a certificate to a person authorizing that person to provide transportation as a motor common carrier of passengers. Directs that such certificates issued to persons not holding authority from the Commission shall be for a maximum of three years. Prohibits a motor carrier of passengers from: (1) engaging in interstate or foreign commerce; or (2) receiving a certificate or permit unless such carrier has filed a surety bond or certificate of insurance with the Commission. Sets forth requirements to be met by publicly owned or government owned motor carriers of passengers which apply for such certificate or permit for special or charter operations. Prohibits a carrier from protesting an application for such certificate or permit unless it has met specified conditions. Prohibits a State, political subdivision thereof, or an interstate agency from enacting any law, rule, regulation, or other provision relating to the discontinuance of regular-route service by a motor common carrier of passengers. Directs the Commission to promulgate rules for the discontinuance of essential intrastate and interstate regular route service by such carriers. Specifies criteria for such rules and sets forth procedures for the investigation of proposed discontinuance of service. Directs the Commission to take final action within 90 days on an application by a motor carrier of passengers for temporary authority to provide certain transportation. Directs that proceedings begun by the Commission under this Act shall be dismissed automatically unless they are concluded with administrative finality within three years after they were initiated.
Bill· HRH.R. 7658 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1980
Amends the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to require the Secretary of Transportation to contract with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for a comprehensive study of extending the rail rapid transit line specified in the Adopted Regional System and within the District of Columbia. Requires such study to take into consideration estimated demand for each proposed rail rapid transit line extension, projected population growth along each proposed extension, and the engineering feasibility of each proposed extension. Requires the Transit Authority to submit to the Secretary and the Congress, not later than 18 months after the date the contract is entered into, a report on such study which shall contain proposed routes for each proposed rail rapid transit line extension. Requires such contract to provide for a Federal contribution, not to exceed 80 percent and to be paid by the Secretary to the Transit Authority, to pay for the costs of the contract.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 370 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1980
Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the domestic automotive and truck industry. Declares it to be a goal of the United States to achieve technological superiority in the world automobile and truck industry. Advocates changes in economic, fiscal, and import policies in order to create adequate capital and produce a more favorable climate for the domestic automobile and truck industry.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 366 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1980
Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the domestic automotive and truck industry. Declares it to be a goal of the United States to achieve technological superiority in the world automobile and truck industry. Advocates changes in economic, fiscal, and import policies in order to create adequate capital and produce a more favorable climate for the domestic automobile and truck industry.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 101 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1980
Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the domestic automotive and truck industry. Declares it to be a goal of the United States to achieve technological superiority in the world automobile and truck industry. Advocates changes in economic, fiscal, and import policies in order to create adequate capital and produce a more favorable climate for the domestic automobile and truck industry.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 99 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1980
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President, the United States Trade Representative, and other United States Government officials take such actions as are appropriate to: (1) provide adequate resources for necessary investment and restructuring by the United States automobile industry; (2) encourage sales of United States produced automobiles; (3) secure reasonable investment by foreign automobile manufacturers in the United States; (4) reduce barriers to exports of United States produced automobiles; and (5) insure that workers unemployed as a result of the present crisis continue to receive needed assistance.
Bill· SS. 2816 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1980
Amends the highway safety programs uniform standards to include: (1) effective alcohol safety programs; and (2) criminal penalties to deter motorists from driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Bill· HRH.R. 7534 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1980
Appropriates a sum for construction of facilities and acquisition of equipment in connection with a rapid transit project connecting Midway Airport and the Southwest Side of Chicago. Prohibits the obligation of such sum before the responsible local officials have submitted, and the Secretary of Transportation has approved, the plans, specifications, and estimates for such project. Directs that amounts appropriated under this Act shall remain available until expended.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 703 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1980
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that neither the Secretary of Transportation nor the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall take any actions which would reduce public air service into Washington National Airport.