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Bill· HRH.R. 3840 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 22 December 1987
Amends Federal law to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from approving State highway safety programs that do not provide for a uniform system for handicapped parking to promote safety. Details the criteria for such a system. Reduces by two percent the amounts that would otherwise be apportioned to a State if it fails either to obtain approval for such a system or to implement it.
Bill· HRH.R. 3836 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 22 December 1987
Nuclear Waste Transportation Act of 1987 - Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to add a new Subtitle B: Transportation of High Level Radioactive Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel, to provide that a package design shall be selected by the Secretary of Transportation only after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has certified that physical tests on full scale models demonstrate the package design's compliance with the Commission's safety criteria. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress within one year of the date of enactment of this Act on whether foreign package design safety standards should be adopted in the United States. Directs the NRC to conduct public hearings on the adequacy of the design standards and tests for packages used in radioactive waste transportation. Requires the Secretary to: (1) promulgate regulations that encourage the transportation of high level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel by rail and discourage the transportation of such materials by truck; and (2) establish a licensing program for all persons involved in radioactive waste transportation. Prescribes application procedures, including a requirement for an emergency response and mitigation plan outlining procedures for the unintended release of radioactive waste. Requires the Secretary to prepare an environmental assessment prior to issuing a radioactive waste transportation license. Prohibits the Secretary from approving a radioactive waste transportation route through an area designated by the Bureau of the Census as an urbanized area if local officials of the affected area recommend a significantly safer route. Authorizes the States and Indian tribes to impose regulations regarding radioactive waste transportation through their jurisdictions. Prescribes deadlines for the Secretary's prompt response to license applications. States that funding for activities under this Act shall be derived from the Nuclear Waste Fund.
Law· SS. 1988 (100th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 21 December 1987
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 to modify the penalty for transportation of merchandise between points in the United States in other than domestically built or rebuilt and documented vessels to impose a penalty, in the case of transportation of valueless material, in the amount of the value of the transportation provided. Applies such provision to the transportation of valueless material, and any dredged material, regardless of whether it has commercial value, from a point in the United States, or on the high seas within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), to another point in the United States or on the high seas within the EEZ. Declares that the transportation of any platform jacket in or on a launch barge shall not be deemed transportation which is subject to this provision if the barge meets certain requirements. Amends Federal law to make applicable to the towing of a vessel transporting valueless material, and any dredged material, from a point in the United States or on the high seas within the EEZ to a point in the United States or on the high seas within the EEZ current provisions prohibiting the towing of vessels by vessels not owned by a citizen of the United States and documented under provisions of Federal law. Permits a documented vessel to transport municipal sewage sludge to a deepwater disposal site designated under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, provided such vessel, as of enactment of this Act, is under construction or contract for use by a municipality for the transportation of sewage sludge. Declares that, for purposes of a provision of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 regarding forbidden practices in coastwise service, a vessel documented under U.S. laws and under contract with a municipality for the transportation of sewage sludge as of enactment of this Act is not a vessel engaged in domestic intercoastal or coastwise service. Provides that such vessels are bound by a provision prohibiting the diversion of any money, property, or other thing of value, used in foreign-trade operations, for which a subsidy is paid by the United States, into any coastwise or intercoastal operations. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a coastwise certificate of documentation, endorsed to restrict use of the vessel to transportation of valueless material, to a vessel which meets certain requirements.
Bill· HRH.R. 3827 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 December 1987
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase from $45,000,000 to $60,000,000 the amount permissible in the Boat Safety Account in the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund without triggering a prohibition of transfers into the Account from the Highway Trust Fund for FY 1988 and thereafter. Extends from April 1, 1989, to October 1, 1999, the date before which expenditures may be made from the Boat Safety Account for recreational boating safety programs. Grants the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating liquidating contract authority with respect to State recreational boating safety programs in an amount equal to one-half (currently two-thirds) of the amount of motorboat fuel taxes transferred to the Boat Safety Account in FY 1988 and thereafter. Increases from one-third to one-half the portion of such funds available for Coast Guard services in connection with recreational boating safety services. Prohibits fiscal year expenditures for Coast Guard expenses from exceeding those for State boating safety programs generally. Amends Federal law to permit a State to use contributions of funds, materials, and services to carry out certain fish restoration and management projects in lieu of paying its share of the activity.
Bill· HRH.R. 3832 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 December 1987
Mandates that any new bus acquired after October 1, 1991, for mass transportation operation predominantly in a nonattainment area (as defined under the Clean Air Act for ozone or any mobile-source pollutant) be operated exclusively on alcohol, natural gas, or LP gas. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide States with supplemental grants equal to 50 percent of the amount by which bus acquisition costs exceed the acquisition cost of a comparable diesel-fueled bus. Limits the number of buses covered by such grants to 1,000. Authorizes the Secretary to provide States with a supplemental grant for the purchase and installation of facilities to provide alcohol, natural gas, or LP-gas for such bus. Cites circumstances under which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may delay or suspend implementation of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years after FY 1991.
Bill· HRH.R. 3824 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1987
Truth in Mileage Amendments Act of 1987 - Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to prohibit a State from licensing a motor vehicle used primarily for business unless the responsible party has provided the requisite annual mileage information. Declares that each State shall: (1) retain and provide prompt access to such mileage information and vehicle identification number for a five-year period; and (2) reprint the most recent odometer information on duplicate certificates of title. Mandates that upon the transfer of motor vehicle ownership the ensuing title indicate on its face either the vehicle's actual mileage, or the name of the first State to issue a title for such vehicle.
Bill· SS. 1965 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1987
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish a system whereby any passenger holding an unused ticket on any air carrier which has filed a petition for bankruptcy and has ceased service is provided air transportation on another air carrier on standby at its regular coach fare, with the passenger entitled to redeem the unused ticket as a credit toward the replacement fare.
Bill· HRH.R. 3812 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1987
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit discriminatory adverse actions by employers against aircraft personnel who have filed complaints or proceedings regarding aircraft safety. Sets forth a grievance procedure for the investigation of discrimination grievances.
Bill· HRH.R. 3808 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1987
1987 Amendments to the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to add liner vessels in international trade to the categories of vessels eligible for operating-differential subsidies (ODS), with limits on the routes of operation for the first three years after enactment of this Act. Makes provisions requiring a subsidy determination by the Secretary of Transportation of necessity in order to meet foreign-flag competition apply to bulk vessels. (Current provisions apply to vessels without regard to whether they are bulk vessels.) Deems liner vessels meeting certain requirements to have been built in the United States for the purposes, subject to exception, of ODS, and for the purposes of certain cargo preference provisions. Sets forth requirements regarding: (1) the content of applications for written permission to pay subsidies in connection with vessels engaging in coastwise or intercoastal trade; (2) the factors to be considered by the Secretary in a hearing on written permission; (3) the terms and conditions to be included in the permission; and (4) deadlines for a decision on applications for permission. Grants automatic approval to tug and barge services in operation as of enactment of this Act in specified geographic areas.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 232 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1987
Expresses the sense of the Congress that Project Impact of the Combined Accident Reduction Effort should be supported by every State and should be recognized as a model project to educate the Nation's youth regarding the impact of drug and alcohol abuse upon driving safety.
Bill· HRH.R. 3779 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 December 1987
Controller Performance Research Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to research the effects of automation on the performance of the next generation of air traffic controllers and the air traffic control system, and to report to the Congress regarding such research. Authorizes the Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) regarding the use of NASA facilities to study the human factor aspects of a highly automated environment upon air traffic controllers. Prescribes the contents of such research. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill· HRH.R. 3772 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 December 1987
Santa Barbara Channel Protection Act - Title I: International Cooperation - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) to: (1) support and encourage ratification of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers; (2) report to the Congress on progress toward ratification; (3) submit proposals to the International Maritime Organization to designate the Santa Barbara National Marine Sanctuary islands as an area to be avoided; and (4) establish an alternative to the Santa Barbara Traffic Separation Scheme. Title II: Environmental Zone - Establishes a Santa Barbara Environmental Protection Zone within the exclusive economic zone established by a certain Presidential Proclamation. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on standards for vessels and oil tankers in the waters of the Santa Barbara Environmental Protection Zone to prevent incidents which might damage the environment or natural resources. Title III: Navigation Requirements - Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on progress toward establishing a Fairway under the Ports and Waterways Safety Act within the Santa Barbara Traffic Separation Scheme. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to the Congress regarding certain weather information dissemination services in the Santa Barbara Channel. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) establish a NAVTEX radio safety service in waters off the West Coast, including the Santa Barbara Channel; and (2) report to the Congress on the need for additional navigational aids necessitated by vessel traffic in the Santa Barbara Channel. Title IV: Natural Resource Protection - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to establish liability to the United States for damages to any sanctuary resource. Prescribes the civil action procedures under which the Secretary is directed to recover damages for injury to such sanctuary resource. Title V: Coordination of Federal, State, and Local Efforts - Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding: (1) recommendations based on all current Federal, State, and local studies of the hazards of shipping operations and the risks to the environment and natural resources in the Santa Barbara Channel; (2) the adequacy of Federal, State, and local resources in responding to a pollution incident; (3) the need to revise a certain National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; and (4) the need to establish a Santa Barbara Channel Advisory Committee to evaluate shipping operations hazards and risks to the environment and natural resources in the Santa Barbara Channel.
Bill· HRH.R. 3764 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1987
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to grant: (1) air passenger customers of off-airport operators access rights to courtesy vehicles provided by such operators; and (2) off-airport operators access rights over airport roadways to public passenger pickup and discharge areas. Authorizes airport operators to charge fees to off-airport operators for the business use of air terminal facilities. Authorizes persons aggrieved by a violation of this Act to bring a civil action in court.
Bill· HRH.R. 3762 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1987
Expresses the sense of the Congress that Project Impact of the Combined Accident Reduction Effort should be supported by every State and should be recognized as a model project to educate the Nation's youth regarding the impact of drug and alcohol abuse upon driving safety.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 342 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1987
Commends Ray A. Barnhart for his service at the helm of the Federal Highway Administration.
Bill· HRH.R. 3743 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1987
Rail Safety Improvement Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to authorize appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990. Requires the Federal Railroad Administration to establish, and report to certain congressional committees regarding the results of, specified grade crossing demonstration projects. Authorizes appropriations for grade crossing safety improvements. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to implement a mandatory licensing program for railroad operators and engineers. Outlines the requirements of such program. Entitles individuals who have been denied an operator's license to an administrative hearing. Provides that an individual who has been convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance will not be prohibited from holding a railroad operator's license if such individual has successfully completed a rehabilitation program established by a rail carrier or approved by the Secretary subsequent to such conviction. Mandates the use of certain automatic train control systems on all trains operating after July 1, 1990, on the main line of the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., and Boston, Massachusetts. Requires the Secretary to conduct a feasibility study regarding automatic train control systems, including satellite relay and transponder systems, on rail corridors on which passengers or hazardous materials are carried. Makes it unlawful for any person (including railroad personnel) to fail to comply with any rules prescribed by the Secretary. Increases the maximum civil penalty for such violations from $2,500 to $10,000 (and $25,000 for specified violations). Authorizes the Secretary to prohibit an individual from performing safety-sensitive functions if such individual's violation of a rule, regulation, order, or standard is shown to make that individual unfit for such functions. Directs the Secretary to promulgate proscriptions against willful tampering with railroad safety or operational monitoring devices. Establishes a civil penalty for railroads operating a track with tampered or disabled monitoring devices. Directs the Secretary to: (1) report to certain congressional committees the results of an inquiry into whether training standards are necessary for train dispatchers; (2) promulgate standards and regulations regarding railroad highway grade crossings; and (3) report to certain congressional committees the results of an inquiry into whether to require that all trains be equipped with event recorders to enhance safety. Provides for an expedited proceeding by the National Railroad Adjustment Board of any railroad employee dispute or grievance alleging certain discriminatory practices. Cites circumstances under which the Secretary is authorized to disclose the name of a railroad employee who has provided information regarding alleged railroad safety violations. Mandates that railroad accident reports which assign human error as a factor include an explanatory statement by the employee whose error is alleged. Outlines circumstances under which the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) (or the owner of any facility which presents a danger to Amtrak property, employees or passengers) may petition the Secretary for relocation assistance or other remedial measures to obviate such danger. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations for: (1) the safety of maintenance-of-way employees; and (2) the fencing of rail yards in heavily populated areas in order to prevent injury to non-railroad personnel.
Law· HRH.R. 3734 (100th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1987
Expresses the gratitude of the U.S. Government to Ray A. Barnhart, retiring Federal Highway Administrator, for his efforts to preserve and improve the Federal-Aid Highway System.
Bill· HRH.R. 3744 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1987
Panama Canal Revolving Fund Act - Amends the Panama Canal Act of 1979 to terminate the present Panama Canal Commission Fund and Panama Canal Emergency Fund and establish in the Treasury a Panama Canal Revolving Fund (Fund). Makes amounts in such Fund available to carry out the authorized purposes, functions, and powers of the Panama Canal Commission (Commission). Provides that such Fund shall consist of the balance of the Panama Canal Commission Fund, the balance of unexpended appropriations to the Commission, the balance of the Panama Canal Emergency Fund, toll receipts, and all other receipts of the Commission. Allows the Commission to withdraw funds from the Fund to defray emergency and operating expenses if authorizing legislation has not been enacted for a fiscal year, subject to specified conditions and a reporting requirement. Authorizes the Commission to borrow up to a specified amount from the Treasury. Provides for the calculation and payment of interest to the Fund. Adds working capital requirements to the list of expenditures of the Commission. Authorizes using tolls from the Panama Canal to pay for working capital requirements.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 326 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 December 1987
Honors Ray A. Barnhart, retiring Federal Highway Administrator, for his efforts to preserve and improve the Federal-Aid Highway System.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 227 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 December 1987
Expresses the sense of the Congress that railroad retirement benefits are exempt from reduction under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) and that supplemental annuities payable under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and sequestered under a specified presidential order should be restored.
Bill· HRH.R. 3717 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 December 1987
Bus Safety Act of 1987 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to take the following actions regarding bus safety: (1) issue a final rule extending full coverage of the Federal motor carrier safety regulations to all motor carriers of passengers operating in interstate commerce; (2) develop and implement an education and enforcement program to inform all private motor carriers of passengers that compliance with the Federal motor carrier safety regulations is mandatory when operating in interstate commerce; (3) submit periodic reports to the Congress regarding the regulations and the status of the education and enforcement program; (4) amend specified regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations to include motor vehicles and drivers operating wholly within a municipality or its commercial zone; (5) promulgate regulations requiring all motor carriers of passengers to carry on all vehicles operating in interstate commerce written evidence of compliance with minimum insurance requirements; (6) require motor carriers of passengers operating in interstate commerce without certification by the Interstate Commerce Commission to display prominently within such vehicle an identification number issued by the Department of Transportation; (7) establish Federal standards for periodic inspection of commercial motor vehicles; (8) prohibit any State from requiring an additional periodic inspection of a commercial motor vehicle that has been the subject of a current inspection that meets the Federal standards; (9) remove from the definition of "on-duty time," for purposes of hours of service computation, time spent by a driver resting inside the motor vehicle; (10) establish an Office of Bus Safety in the Federal Highway Administration for the enforcement of Federal safety regulations affecting passenger carrying motor vehicles; (11) report to the Congress regarding the status of such Office and of the rulemaking proceedings required by this Act; and (12) report to the Congress explaining in detail every rule required by this Act that has not been adopted.
Bill· HRH.R. 3710 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 December 1987
Amends Federal law relating to Federal-aid highway apportionments to authorize the transfer of 20 percent of apportionments from a State's Interstate System highways to its Federal-aid secondary system highways, if requested by the State highway department and approved by the Governor and Secretary of Transportation.
Bill· HRH.R. 3693 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1987
Designates Clarks Hill Lake and Clarks Hill Dam, located on the Savannah River on the border between Georgia and South Carolina, and the portion of U.S. Route 221 that traverses the dam, as the J. Strom Thurmond Lake, the J. Strom Thurmond Dam, and the J. Strom Thurmond Highway, respectively.
Bill· HRH.R. 3699 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1987
Pro Competition Cargo Allocation Act of 1987 - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to repeal various provisions relating to cargo preference shipping requirements for certain agricultural exports, including provisions relating to preserving the percentage share or metric tonnage of certain commodities of waterborne cargoes exported from Great Lakes ports.
Bill· HRH.R. 3681 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1987
Amends Federal law relating to marine transportation of passengers to authorize passenger transportation on foreign-flag vessels among ports in southeastern and south central Alaska, and between points in the United States outside Alaska and points in southeastern Alaska.
Bill· HRH.R. 3682 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1987
Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1988 and 1989. Amends the Surface Transportation Act of 1982 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to States and political subdivisions for the designation of: (1) hazardous materials transportation routes; and (2) hazardous materials parking sites. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to require registered carriers of hazardous materials to maintain records of the routes followed in the transportation of certain hazardous materials to prepare an annual registration statement. Authorizes appropriations to make emergency response personnel (police and fire fighters) training grants available to States and local subdivisions for FY 1988 through 1992. Requires the Secretary to establish guidelines for emergency response training programs and to publish emergency response procedures. Requires the Secretary to: (1) conduct a hazardous materials flow study and to report the results of such study to the Congress; and (2) conduct a risks analysis regarding the transportation of high level nuclear waste and spent nuclear fuel to geologic repository sites and monitored retrievable storage sites and report the results to the Congress and the Secretary of Energy.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 322 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1987
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. air carriers in international service should be encouraged to implement the U.S. Committee for UNICEF's Change for Good program (which collects foreign coins) for the benefit of the world's neediest children.
Bill· HRH.R. 3677 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1987
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations for the selection of the safest routes for non-nuclear hazardous materials transportation. Mandates that such regulations prescribe a risks-analysis formula for each proposed route and for risks presented by transported materials, especially toxic gases and vaporous liquids. Prescribes the contents of such regulations.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 328 (100th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1987
Expresses the sincere condolences of the Senate to the injured victims of the aircraft crash at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver, Colorado, and to the families and friends of those who died.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 216 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1987
Urges the President to call upon Syria to grant the request of West Germany for the extradition of Alois Brunner to stand trial for the mass transport of Jews to death camps during World War II.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 214 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 9 November 1987
Expresses the sense of the Congress that any freeze or reduction in Government budget levels for FY 1987 should not apply to the Panama Canal Commission.
Bill· HRH.R. 3616 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 November 1987
Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, within 180 days after enactment of this Act, to promulgate regulations requiring all passenger aircraft of 30 seats or more to carry high-buoyancy life vests meeting certain standards by January 1, 1989.
Bill· HRH.R. 3612 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 November 1987
Infrastructure Improvement Act of 1987 - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make loans to States (from accounts established by this Act) to enable them to make loans to units of local government to carry out eligible public works construction projects. Sets forth formulae for determining State eligibility for such loans. Requires States to repay such loans, with interest, over a ten-year period. Requires the Secretary to adjust such repayments as required to reflect any deferrals granted or amounts forgiven. Makes a unit of local government eligible for loans under this Act if it has a population of at least 50,000 and can demonstrate at least one economic distress requirement. Describes such requirements. Requires each unit of local government seeking a loan to apply to the chief executive officer of the State specifying the amount to be borrowed and an economic plan for its use. Describes an eligible public works project as one which involves construction of publicly owned facilities located on publicly owned lands. Prohibits the use of loans to local governments to replace funding for infrastructure projects or to provide the non-Federal share of any project under any other Federal law. Requires a State to give priority to projects: (1) which maximize use of the existing pool of labor in the jurisdictional area; (2) for which most employees will be economically disadvantaged, dislocated workers, or certified unemployed; (3) where the employees will reside within the jurisdictional area; (4) which contribute to the creation and maintenance of new jobs and businesses in the area; and (5) which provide retraining and employment opportunities for the economically disadvantaged and dislocated workers. Requires a local government to repay such loans over a ten-year period, with interest. Sets forth circumstances under which repayments may be deferred or 25 percent of the total amount of loans may be forgiven. Establishes in the Treasury the Nondiscretionary Infrastructure Loan Account, for allocations of 95 percent of amounts appropriated to carry out this Act, consisting of: (1) the Above-Average Unemployment Loan Account; (2) the High Unemployment Loan Account; and (3) the Business Failures Loan Account. Establishes the Discretionary Infrastructure Loan Account for allocations of five percent of any amounts appropriated to carry out this Act. Requires the Secretary, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, to transmit to the Congress a schedule: (1) for collecting information necessary to carry out this Act, including information regarding unemployment and business failures; and (2) for making loans under this Act. Requires the General Accounting Office to report annually to the Congress and the President on a review of activities carried out by States and units of local governments under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1993.
Bill· HRH.R. 3598 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1987
Radioactive Materials Transportation Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to employ an additional 20 safety inspectors above the aggregate number authorized for FY 1988 for certain Federal agencies, in order to promote radioactive materials transportation safety in cooperation with safety inspectors of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and State and local governmental officials. Allocates such safety inspectors to the Research and Special Programs Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration. Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to subject to a civil penalty any persons who commit violations of such Act (currently such persons must knowingly commit violations). Establishes a minimum civil penalty for violations of such Act or of its regulations. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill· SS. 1834 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 October 1987
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to: (1) grant air passengers the right of access to courtesy vehicles provided by off-airport operators; and (2) grant such off-airport operators the right of access over airport roadways to public passenger pickup and discharge areas. Authorizes an airport owner or operator to charge reasonable, nondiscriminatory fees to such off-airport operators.
Bill· HRH.R. 3574 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1987
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit the takeoffs and landings of subsonic aircraft exceeding certain noise levels at U.S. airports. States that this prohibition applies only to an airport during the three-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act if the number of individuals residing within five miles of it exceeds 100,000.
Bill· HRH.R. 3567 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1987
Limits the term of service of the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to seven years. Prohibits the Administrator from serving more than one seven-year term.
Bill· HRH.R. 3569 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1987
Establishes a Motor Carrier Administration within the Department of Transportation, to be headed by an Administrator who shall implement the motor carrier safety functions vested in the Secretary of Transportation. Retains within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the authority to promulgate motor vehicle safety standards for the manufacture of trucks and buses. States that a decision of the Administrator in carrying out duties involving notice and hearing requirements is administratively final.
Bill· HRH.R. 3564 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1987
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to establish a fine of not more than $50,000, or imprisonment for up to five years, or both, as criminal penalties for any person who knowingly and without authority tampers with a smoke detection device of an aircraft used for air transportation.
Bill· HRH.R. 3572 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1987
Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to: (1) assign a military design, construction, and support mission of the Corps of Engineers to the Little Rock District; (2) enlarge the civil works boundaries of such District to include a specified portion of Arkansas; (3) designate such District as a full service district which includes specified responsibilities; and (4) assign such District as a part of the Lower Mississippi Valley Division of the Corps.
Bill· SS. 1823 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1987
Toll Highways Act of 1987 - Amends Federal law regarding toll facilities to provide that all highways, bridges, and tunnels which are constructed or rehabilitated shall, with specified exceptions, be free from tolls of all kinds. Authorizes Federal participation in the construction and maintenance of toll highways, bridges and tunnels other than on the Interstate system. Limits the Federal share payable for such projects to 35 percent. Mandates that: (1) such highways, bridges or tunnels be publicly owned and operated; and (2) for a project to qualify for such funds the State highway department must agree that toll revenues in excess of construction, debt service, and maintenance costs will be used for highway construction on any public road. Makes Federal-aid highway funds available for obligation on projects approaching any toll road, bridge or tunnel. Declares that construction or relocation costs of toll collection equipment or facilities are not eligible for Federal funds. Authorizes Federal participation in any engineering and fiscal assessments, traffic analyses, and preliminary design analyses necessary to determine whether a privately owned toll facility shall be acquired by a State (or political subdivision). Delineates circumstances under which Federal participation is authorized for the construction of both toll and free ferryboats, including construction projects constituting approaches to such ferryboats on either the Federal-aid primary or secondary system (but not on the Interstate system). Authorizes such Federal participation upon the condition that: (1) the operating authority and the amount of fares charged shall be under the control of a State agency or official; and (2) all revenues derived from publicly owned or operated ferries shall be applied to construction, operation, and maintenance costs. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to cancel certain agreements entered into with a State before the date of enactment of this Act if a State requests such cancellation, and if it enters into an agreement with the Secretary regarding toll facilities as detailed in this Act. Retains the eligibility of certain toll facilities for Federal participation upon request of the authority that selects the facility.
Bill· SS. 1819 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1987
Amends the National Driver Register Act of 1982 to authorize airman's certificate applicants to request the chief State driver licensing official to transmit to the Federal Aviation Administration Administrator information regarding such applicants' motor vehicle driving records. Prescribes the uses of such information by the Administrator. Precludes access to information that was entered more than three years before the date of request unless it relates to revocations or suspensions which are still in effect on the date of request.
Bill· SS. 1824 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1987
Airport Capacity Levels Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a list of airport capacity levels for takeoffs and landings at each airport at which 5,000,000 passengers or more are annually enplaned. Requires such list to be published in the Federal Register. Authorizes the Secretary to modify such levels as needed. Requires the Secretary to monitor takeoffs and landings at each airport for which a capacity level is established to ensure that it is not exceeded. Authorizes the Secretary to take enforcement action to ensure compliance with such capacity levels. Prohibits the Secretary from allowing air carriers to buy and sell operating rights at any airport where such rights were impermissible prior to August 1, 1987. Requires the Secretary to report biannually to the Congress regarding implementation of this Act. Repeals this Act upon the expiration of the ten-year period following its date of enactment. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding the administration of this Act, together with recommendations for extension, before the expiration of the nine-year period following the date of its enactment.
Bill· HRH.R. 3554 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1987
Requires the Secretaries of Defense and of the military departments to ensure that: (1) the land transportation of any material (including rocket fuel) which may pose an unreasonable safety or property risk during transportation shall be conducted by the least populated route; (2) the local authorities of the affected jurisdictions are notified of such transportation before it occurs; and (3) regulations are promulgated to implement this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3542 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 October 1987
Amends Federal filing and applications procedures regarding rail line abandonments to require a rail carrier to mail a copy of the abandonment or discontinuance notice to appropriate local government officials. Extends from 45 days to 60 days the time in which the Interstate Commerce Commission must determine whether an investigation is needed to determine what disposition to make of a rail line abandonment or discontinuance application if the Commission has received a protest regarding such application. Requires the Commission to hold hearings in communities affected by a proposed railroad line abandonment if requested to do so by community protestants. Requires a rail carrier to apply for Commission approval of any action which would encumber the right-of-way of an abandoned or discontinued rail line so as to impede its future use as a rail line. Sets forth the notice and hearing procedures prior to such Commission approval. Revises railroad line abandonment procedures to provide that a rail carrier must wait one year before resubmitting a previously denied abandonment application, unless a substantial change in circumstances can be shown. Precludes the Commission from exempting a proposed rail line abandonment or encumbrance from the requirements of this Act. Declares the effective date of this Act is June 1, 1987.
Bill· HRH.R. 3537 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 22 October 1987
Maritime Promotion Act of 1987 - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to create a new title concerning United States-flag liner vessels and operating-differential subsidies. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Transportation, within one year of enactment of this title, to: (1) consider, and approve or disapprove, the application for a Grant Agreement for the payment of operating-differential subsidy (ODS) for liner operations submitted by any U.S. citizen meeting certain criteria; or (2) offer an Amended ODS Contract to the holder of an Existing ODS Contract for liner operations. Prohibits, subject to exception, after the first year after enactment of this title, consideration of an application for expansion of a Grant Agreement or an ODS Contract if the resulting ODS Program costs will exceed those associated with Amended ODS Contracts entered into and applications for Grant Agreements received and awarded within one year after enactment of this title. Sets forth requirements for approval of an application for a Grant Agreement. Authorizes the Secretary, if the Secretary approves the application, to enter into an Amended ODS Contract or a Grant Agreement with the applicant and to make payments pursuant to the Amended ODS Contract or Grant Agreement of ODS, for a period not exceeding ten years. Requires that, subsequent to the ten-year period, renewals of Amended ODS Contracts and Grant Agreements be in the form of Grant Agreements only and at the sole discretion of the Secretary under criteria set forth in specified provisions. Authorizes appropriations for the payment of ODS pursuant to a Grant Agreement and for the liquidation of obligations pursuant to an Amended ODS Contract. Limits the maximum number of ship years of subsidized operation, subject to exception. Authorizes, subject to provisions relating to selling, assigning, or transferring an Amended ODS Contract or Grant Agreement: (1) increases in the ship year ceiling through acquisitions of, mergers with, and capital asset purchases from, and otherwise unrelated entity which at the time of acquisition, merger, or purchase is a party to a Grant Agreement of Amended ODS Contract; and (2) subsidized operators to sell or acquire ship year authorizations among themselves and others who would otherwise be eligible to receive ODS. Requires the amount of the ODS to be specified in the Grant Agreement and determined according to a specified formula. Requires Amended ODS Contracts to conform to such requirements, except during the first 2 years after enactment of this provision. Declares that, subject to the approval of the Secretary, nothing in the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 shall restrict the world-wide acquisition of any vessel operated or to be operated under a Grant Agreement or Amended ODS Contract. Requires, in the event such a vessel is constructed or reconstructed in a foreign shipyard, certain conditions to be met. Requires, subject to exception, the provisions of title VI (Operating-Differential Subsidy) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to be applicable to bulk cargo vessels only. Prohibits such provisions from restricting: (1) the non-subsidized operation of any liner vessel owned or operated by a Contractor or Holder, whether or not subject to an Amended ODS Contract or a Grant Agreement; or (2) the subsidized operation of any liner vessel under an Amended ODS Contract or a Grant Agreement. Prohibits ODS from being paid for the operation of: (1) any vessel on a voyage on which it engages in coastwise or intercoastal trade, subject to exception; and (2) a vessel that is more than 25 years of age. Sets forth elements for which every Amended ODS Contract or Grant Agreement awarded under this title must provide. Provides for continuation, by a Holder or Contractor, of domestic liner services which were provided or approved as of enactment of this title. Requires any additional domestic liner services by a Contractor or Holder to be established only as permitted under specified provisions of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, subject to exception. Prohibits, without the consent of the Secretary: (1) the selling, assigning, or transferring of an Amended ODS Contract or Grant Agreement; or (2) the making of an agreement by a Contractor or Holder for the maintenance, management, or operation of a vessel to be performed by any other person. Provides, if such actions are taken without the Secretary's consent, or if the operation of a vessel passes out of the control of the Holder or Contractor by voluntary or involuntary receivership or bankruptcy proceedings, that the Secretary: (1) may modify or rescind the Amended ODS Contract or Grant Agreement; and (2) is vested with exclusive jurisdiction to determine the purposes for which any payments made by him under such contract shall be expended. Specifies requirements a vessel must meet in order that ODS payments may be made. Declares transfer to foreign registry to be the sole remedy of a Contractor or Holder for cancellation of an Amended ODS Contract or a Grant Agreement without just cause. States that failure of the Congress to appropriate funds shall be considered just cause. Requires a Contractor or Holder desiring such transfer to apply to the Secretary regarding the lack of just cause. Provides for judicial review of a denial by the Secretary of the application. Prohibits transfer to foreign registry from becoming effective until any indebtedness to the Government or any U.S. citizen secured by the vessel is paid or discharged. Allows the Secretary, within 90 days after final determination by the Secretary: (1) with the consent of the Contractor or Holder, to purchase the vessel; or (2) reinstate the Amended ODS Contract or Grant Agreement. Amends title III (American Seamen) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to remove provisions relating to investigation of wages and working conditions, establishment of wage and manning scales, and incorporation in subsidy contracts. Amends title IV (Ocean Mail Contracts) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to remove from conditions precedent to granting ODS provisions relating to vessels built in the United States, or documented or under construction in the United States before February 1, 1928. Replaces provisions relating to monthly payment of wage subsidies and procedures for calculation and payment of subsidies on certain expenses with provisions requiring semimonthly subsidy payments. Repeals provisions relating to monthly percentage payment of other than wage subsidies, security for refund of overpayments, and payment of the remainder after an audit of voyage accounts. Revises provisions relating to the elements which must be provided for in ODS contract. Removes from provisions relating to eligibility for ODS contracts requirements that vessels be built in a domestic yard, or documented under U.S. laws or under construction by February 1, 1928. Requires owners to enter into a contract with the United States for the inclusion in the vessel of enhanced military features, the cost of which is required to be paid by the owner up to 2 percent of the vessel construction contract price. Requires alterations, repairs, or rebuilding necessary to bring existing vessels into compliance with provisions relating to inspection and regulation of vessels to be performed in the United States. Amends title VIII (Contract Provisions) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to make provisions relating to various recordkeeping requirements and audits apply to the new title added by this Act as well as to specified existing titles. Revises provisions prohibiting oprating a competing foreign-flag vessel to make the provisions applicable to a Contractor or Holder under the new title added by this Act and to declare that such provisions do not preclude certain types of acts by a Contractor under an Amended ODS Contract or the Holder of a Grant Agreement. Revises provisions allowing the Secretary to waive such provisions to eliminate the authority of the Secretary to waive them as to any contractor. Makes applicable to the new title added by this Act: (1) prohibitions of paying subsidies to a contractor who owns or operates a vessel engaged in the domestic intercoastal or coastwise service; (2) provisions relating to supervision by the Secretary of the number and compensation of officers and employees of a contractor in default with respect to any obligation to the Secretary; (3) prohibitions of employing other persons as managing or operating agents; and (4) provisions relating to ineligibility for subsidies because of conviction of a misdemeanor under Merchant Marine Act, 1936. Repeals provisions relating to employment of persons to appear before the Congress or governmental agencies. Requires that, if a vessel subsidized under title VI (Operating-Differential Subsidy), or under the new title added by this Act, earns any gross revenue on cargoes reserved by the Cargo Preference Act of 1904, by Public Resolution 17, or by specified provisions of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, the owner shall repay the portion of the ODS attributable to the reserved cargoes. Makes applicable to the new title added by this Act provisions relating to discrimination by a contractor receiving ODS so as to give preference to cargo in which the contractor has an interest. Repeals provisions relating to agreements between contractors receiving ODS and other carriers which are unjustly discriminatory or unfair to any other U.S. citizen who operates certain water common carriers. Amends title IX (Miscellaneous Provisions) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to revise provisions relating to cargo preference to require equitable participation of U.S.-flag vessels under terms and conditions prescribed by the Secretary. (Current law requires fair and reasonable participation of U.S.-flag vessels by geographic areas.) Declares that, one year after enactment of this Act, all existing ODS contracts for liner operations shall expire, and prohibits payment of ODS for liner operations other than to a Holder of a Grant Agreement or a Contractor under an Amended ODS Contract, subject to exception for voyages in progress. States that specified provisions of Federal law requiring the use of U.S.-flag vessels shall be deemed fulfilled, except for certain Defense Department shipments, if the actual ocean transportation consists of transportation of the cargo by a combination of United States and foreign-flag vessels.
Bill· SS. 1794 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1987
Federal Advanced Superconducting Transportation Act - Expresses the intent of the Congress that the development of a magnetic levitating superconducting technology for the purpose of constructing a national super high-speed transportation system in certain geographical corridors shall be implemented through a specified four-phase approach. Establishes within the Department of Transportation the High-Speed Ground Transportation Office (to be headed by a Director), whose functions shall be to establish uniform standards and regulate the design and construction for such technology, as well as recommend funding mechanisms. Mandates that such Office conduct a prescribed feasibility study regarding such high-speed transportation system. Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and to the High-Speed Ground Transportation Office to implement this Act.
Bill· SS. 1791 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1987
Amends the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from closing or reducing flight service station operation hours unless substitute service will be provided by an automated flight service station with specified equipment. Requires the Secretary to reopen flight service stations that were closed during a specified time period.
Bill· HRH.R. 3498 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 October 1987
Toll Highways Act of 1987 - Amends Federal law regarding toll facilities to provide that all highways, bridges, and tunnels which are constructed or rehabilitated shall, with specified exceptions, be free from tolls of all kinds. Authorizes Federal participation in the construction and maintenance of toll highways, bridges, and tunnels other than on the Interstate system. Limits the Federal share payable for such project to 35 percent. Mandates that: (1) such highways, bridges, or tunnels be publicly owned and operated; and (2) for a project to qualify for such funds the State highway department must agree that toll revenues in excess of construction, debt service, and maintenance costs will be used for highway construction on any public road. Makes Federal-aid highway funds available for obligation on projects approaching any toll road, bridge, or tunnel. Declares that construction or relocation costs of toll collection equipment or facilities are not eligible for Federal funds. Authorizes Federal participation in any engineering and fiscal assessments, traffic analyses, and preliminary design analyses necessary to determine whether a privately owned toll facility shall be acquired by a State (or political subdivision). Delineates circumstances under which Federal participation is authorized for the construction of both toll and free ferryboats, including construction projects constituting approaches to such ferryboats on either the Federal-aid primary or secondary system (but not on the Interstate system). Authorizes such Federal participation upon the condition that: (1) the operating authority and the amount of fares charged shall be under the control of a State agency or official; and (2) all revenues derived from publicly owned or operated ferries shall be applied to construction, operation, and maintenance costs. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to cancel certain agreements entered into with a State before the date of enactment of this Act if a State requests such cancellation, and if it enters into an agreement with the Secretary regarding toll facilities as detailed in this Act. Retains the eligibility of certain toll facilities for Federal participation upon request of the authority that selects the facility.
Bill· HRH.R. 3495 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 October 1987
Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to repeal the requirement that divorced wives' husbands must retire before such wives are eligible for an annuity under the Act.