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Resolution· Entschließungsantrag BT10/6447rejected

Entschließungsantrag zur Erklärung der Bundesregierung betr. Entscheidungen und Maßnahmen von Bund und Ländern nach dem Großbrand bei der Firma Sandoz/Basel und daraus resultierende Konsequenzen (G-SIG: 10004822)

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 November 1986

Klärung von Schadensersatzzahlungen nach dem Verursacherprinzip für die Folgen des Großbrands bei Sandoz, Basel; Einführung eines verschuldensunabhängigen Haftungsrechts; Fortschreibung der Störfall-Verordnung und Anregung entsprechender internationaler Standards; Erstellung eines jährlichen Störfall-Berichts; Einbeziehung der betrieblichen Beauftragten für Abwasser, Luft und Abfall sowie für biologische Sicherheit und Transport gefährlicher Güter in das Mitbestimmungsrecht; Einführung einer generellen Informationspflicht zur Verbesserung des Arbeitsschutzes

Report· Unterrichtung durch das Europäische Parlament10/6456open

Entschließung zum Untergang des Atom-U-Bootes der sowjetischen Marine vor der Küste der USA und dem Risiko einer radioaktiven Verseuchung der Weltmeere (G-SIG: 10005034)

Germany · German Bundestag · 10 November 1986

Warnung vor der radioaktiven Verseuchung der Weltmeere durch Unfälle atomgetriebener Schiffe und U-Boote, Einrichtung eines Beobachtungssystems zur Messung von Radioaktivität in den Meeren, Aufklärung der Bevölkerung, Verbot atomgetriebener Schiffe

Bill· SS. 2951 (99th)passed

Emergency Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1986

Emergency Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 1986 - Provides that unobligated funds apportioned to a State prior to October 1, 1986, for highway construction projects may be obligated by such State prior to April 30, 1987, for highway construction projects eligible to receive such funds under any apportionment.

Bill· SS. 2939 (99th)referred

Methanol Vehicle Promotion Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1986

Methanol Vehicle Promotion Act of 1986 - Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to provide that for any ten consecutive model years between 1993 and 2005, a manufacturer of dual fuel automobiles shall receive a Corporate Average Fuel Economy increase according to prescribed formulas. States that the fuel economy of methanol powered automobiles (or dual fuel automobiles) shall be based on the fuel content of the methanol mixture used to operate such automobiles. Prescribes the content of fuel economy labeling for methanol powered and dual fuel automobiles. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report annually to the Congress, starting January 1993, regarding the effects of this Act: (1) upon methanol and gasoline consumption on an industrywide and manufacturer-specific basis; and (2) certain fuel economy standards on an industrywide and manufacturer-specific basis.

Bill· SS. 2945 (99th)referred

A bill to provide for rehiring certain former air traffic controllers.

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1986

Authorizes the Office of Personnel Management to appoint or reinstate certain former air traffic controllers whose appointments were terminated due to the air traffic controllers strike of August 1981.

Bill· SS. 2928 (99th)open

Automotive Safety Improvements Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1986

Automotive Safety Improvements Act of 1986 - Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to repeal the general authority of the Secretaries of Transportation and of the Treasury to allow the importaion of motor vehicles that are not in compliance with Federal motor vehicle safety standards if such Secretaries anticipate that such vehicles will conform within a specified time. Sets forth procedures under which a person importing a non-conforming motor vehicle must post bond and comply with conditions prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that such vehicle will be brought into conformity with Federal motor vehicle safety standards.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 428 (99th)referred

A joint resolution granting the consent and approval of Congress for the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to amend the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact.

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1986

Grants the consent of the Congress to specified amendments offered by the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to certain sections of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact relating to public hearing requirements, investments, procurement, and public safety. Reserves the right of the Congress to alter or repeal this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5707 (99th)referred

A bill to amend title 49 of the United States Code to prevent predatory pricing by motor common carriers.

United States · United States Congress · 15 October 1986

Amends Federal law regarding motor common carrier rates to provide that the Interstate Commerce Commission shall suspend as unreasonably low any rate which fails to meet or exceed 90 percent of the variable cost of providing the service for which the rate is charged, if any person submits such evidence to the Commission and requests such suspension. Sets forth rebuttable presumptions regarding the evidence submitted.

Bill· HRH.R. 5658 (99th)referred

A bill to amend the definition of "vessel of the United States" in the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1986

Amends the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to revise the definition of "vessel of the United States." Provides that no vessel documented after October 7, 1986, shall be considered a "vessel of the United States" unless such vessel is documented and owned by a U.S. citizen, or a corporation, partnership, or association which is a U.S. citizen.

Bill· HRH.R. 5632 (99th)referred

Bus Regulatory Reform Act Amendments of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1986

Bus Regulatory Reform Act Amendments of 1986 - Requires the Interstate Commerce Commission (the Commission), when considering a petition for the discontinuance of bus transportation, to take into account the extent to which interstate and intrastate revenues are less than the variable costs of transportation (currently it has to accord great weight to such revenues). Requires the Commission, when considering such a petition, to accord great weight to whether the transportation is the last motor carrier of passenger service to such point, and whether a reasonable alternative to such service is available. Requires the Commission, when making any findings related to the public interest concerning public transportation certification, to accord great weight to the recommendations of each State in which the transportation to be authorized will be provided. Declares that it is the Federal transportation policy to coordinate State and Federal regulatory actions to ensure bus service to rural communities which have no other means of public transportation. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Commission, the States, and national associations representing governmental agencies should cooperate in developing innovative regulatory approaches to ensure the preservation of bus service in areas which are threatened with the total loss of public transportation service.

Bill· HRH.R. 5621 (99th)referred

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1986

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) to promulgate regulations establishing minimum Federal standards for the licensing, testing, qualifications and classifications of commercial motor vehicle operators, and additional regulations for such operators who transport hazardous materials. Sets guidelines for such standards. Establishes guidelines for civil and criminal penalties to be imposed by the States for violations of such standards. Prohibits commercial motor vehicle operators from possessing more than one operator's license. Sets September 1, 1989, as the deadline by which each State must adopt and administer a classified licensing program which complies with the minimum Federal standards for commercial motor vehicle operators. Requires the States to notify the Secretary of the proposed and actual issuance of a commercial license in order to eliminate the multiple licensing of commercial motor vehicle operators. Restricts the issuance of commercial licenses to persons with acceptable safety records. Provides that States must require commercial operators to turn in other commercial licenses. Provides Federal grants to assist States which have programs for license issuance and administration that comply with the Federal guidelines established under this Act. Requires the Secretary to: (1) withhold highway funds and certain apportionments from States which are not in compliance with this Act as of September 30, 1990; and (2) establish by January 1, 1989, a commercial driver's license information clearinghouse allowing rapid communication among the States. Sets forth the functions of such information system. Requires any prospective employer to consult such clearinghouse prior to employing a commercial motor vehicle operator in order to ascertain his or her status. Prohibits the employment of drivers whose licenses have been suspended, revoked, or cancelled for cause. Requires the Secretary to establish fees for the use of such information system. Makes funds available for FY 1987 to establish such information system. Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to require States receiving grants under the Act to: (1) conduct frequent roadside inspections of commercial motor vehicles; (2) conduct tests to determine blood alcohol content levels of commercial motor vehicle operators; and (3) provide for license suspension or revocation for operators who either have certain blood alcohol content levels, or who refuse to submit to blood alcohol content tests. Authorizes the Secretary to provide funds to encourage the States to determine whether commercial motor vehicle operators are driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Increases authorizations for FY 1987 and 1988 for grants to assist States in the implementation of Federal commercial motor vehicle programs. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 and 1990 for such programs.

Bill· SS. 2880 (99th)failed

A bill to provide a temporary extension of the interstate transfer deadline for H-3.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1986

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve the withdrawal of any route which on the date of enactment of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1978 was under judicial injunction prohibiting its construction, but only until ten days after the final legislative day of the 99th Congress.

Bill· SS. 2877 (99th)referred

A bill to amend section 312(c) of the Federal Aviation Act to 1958, relating to research and development, to require the Secretary of Transportation to assure the development of a collision avoidance system for use on all civil and military aircraft of the United States in the interest of air safety.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1986

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate standards for an airborne collision avoidance system for all U.S. civil and military aircraft within one year after the date of enactment of this Act. Sets forth guidelines for such standards.

Law· SS. 2852 (99th)enacted

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to release restrictions on the use of certain property conveyed to the Peninsula Airport Commission, Virginia, for airport purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1986

Delineates the conditions under which the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to grant releases from any restrictions contained in a deed whereby the United States conveyed certain property in Newport News and York County, Virginia, to the Peninsula Airport Commission for airport purposes.

Question· Kleine Anfrage10/6043open

Geländefolgeradar, elektromagnetische Störungen, Tornado-Unfall Holzkirchen (G-SIG: 10004593)

Germany · German Bundestag · 23 September 1986

Mindesthöhen bei automatischen Tiefflügen des Tornado-Kampfflugzeuges mit Anwendung des Geländefolgeradars, Übungsstrecken für Nachtflüge in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Bericht des BMVg an die Mitglieder des Verteidigungsausschusses des Deutschen Bundestages über den Tornado-Unfall von Holzkirchen im Sommer 1984, elektromagnetische Störung des Flugsteuersystems der Unglücksmaschine durch die starke Kurzwellenstrahlung des Senders "Radio Free Europe", Maßnahmen zur Beseitigung der Störanfälligkeit des Bordcomputers des Tornado, Schäden an elektronischen Geräten in Privathaushalten durch Bordsysteme von Kampfflugzeugen

Bill· HRH.R. 5568 (99th)open

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1986

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 - Prohibits, as of July 1, 1987, any person who operates a commercial motor vehicle from having more than one driver's license, except in certain circumstances. Requires commercial motor vehicle operators who have violated motor vehicle traffic control laws of a State other than the license-issuing State to: (1) notify the latter State of such violation; and (2) notify the operator's employer of such violation. Requires commercial motor vehicle operators to notify employers of any suspension or loss of: (1) commercial motor vehicle driving privileges; and (2) previous employment as a commercial motor vehicle operator. Prohibits employers from authorizing to operate a commercial motor vehicle any employees who: (1) have lost the right to drive such vehicles; or (2) possess more than one commercial motor vehicle driving license. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations by January 1, 1989, establishing minimum Federal standards for testing the fitness of commercial motor vehicle operators. Prescribes guidelines for such standards. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to a State which agrees to establish a program for testing the fitness of commercial motor vehicle operators. Authorizes appropriations for such grant program. Outlines the funding and eligibility guidelines for such grant program. Directs the Secretary to: (1) issue regulations by January 1, 1989, establishing minimum uniform standards for the issuance of classified drivers' licenses by the States; and (2) establish an information clearinghouse pertaining to the licensing, identification, and driving status of commercial motor vehicle operators. Requires the Secretary to review State-operated information systems to determine whether any such system could be used within the Federal system. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the appropriate State for the use of such system. Outlines the requirements of the Federal information system. Identifies the offenses for which a commercial motor vehicle operator's driving license shall be subject to Federal disqualification. Sets October 1, 1994, as the deadline by which each State must comply with the Federal standards for commercial motor vehicle operators in order not to have apportioned funds withheld. Details the requirements of such standards. Requires the Secretary to withhold certain percentages of highway funds apportionments from States that do not comply with this Act by September 30, 1994. Provides for release of withheld funds to States complying by September 30, 1997. Establishes criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to waive any provision of this Act (or any regulation issued thereunder with respect to class of persons or commercial motor vehicles) if the Secretary determines that such waiver is not contrary to the public interest. Requires the Secretary to review, by January 1, 1989, the commercial motor vehicle alcohol regulations to determine whether such regulations should be applied uniformly throughout the United States. Nullifies certain truck brake regulations permitting front brake disconnections. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing new regulations to the same effect. Requires the Secretary to conduct a radar demonstration project on a certain highway in northern Kentucky, and to report the results of such project to the Congress.

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