Transport

Development Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 1988

Amends Federal-aid highway law to repeal: (1) the requirement that each State certify that it is enforcing all speed limits on public highways in accordance with the national prescribed speed limit of 55 miles per hour; and (2) the prohibition against approval by the Secretary of Transportation of highway projects in any State in which such certification has not been forthcoming. Amends the national speed limit law to prohibit the Secretary from approving Federal aid for a State highway construction project if such State fails to certify that: (1) public highways constructed with Federal-aid highway funds have been designed and constructed according to standards appropriate for the speed permitted on such highways; and (2) that the State has been enforcing speed limits on public roads posted at 55 miles per hour or higher. Requires States to report speed monitoring data on any public highway with speed limits posted at 55 miles per hour or higher. Precludes the Secretary from approving proposed highway project plans and specifications on a Federal-aid system which is to be posted at greater than 55 miles per hour unless such plans provide for a facility constructed for a speed limit equal to or greater than that to be posted upon completion.

Truck and Bus Safety Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 1988

Truck and Bus Safety Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to include within the purview of Federal motor carrier safety regulations those motor carriers and drivers operating wholly within a municipality or the commercial zone of a municipality. Sets forth conditions under which drivers operating wholly within such areas are exempt from certain Federal regulations regarding physical qualifications and examinations. Exempts Mexican motor carriers operating wholly within a municipality or its commercial zone along the United States-Mexico border from such motor carrier safety regulations.

Panama Canal Commission Compensation Fund Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1988

Panama Canal Commission Compensation Fund Act of 1988 - Establishes in the Treasury the Panama Canal Commission Compensation Fund (Compensation Fund). Requires the Panama Canal Commission to make deposits on a regular basis to the Compensation Fund, beginning on October 1, 1988, to accumulate an amount sufficient to cover the liability for workers' compensation benefits and other payments for the disability or death of employees of the Commission or its predecessor agencies on account of injuries sustained between October 1, 1988, and December 31, 1999, subject to exception. Provides for calculation of the amounts to be deposited and for investment of amounts in the Fund. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, upon request of the Secretary of Labor, to transfer funds from the Compensation Fund to the Employees' Compensation Fund (Employees' Fund) to reimburse the Employees' Fund for the cost of such payments made on or after October 1, 1988. Directs the Secretary of Labor, upon the termination of the Commission, to make a final determination of the amounts estimated to be necessary to make such payments. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer to the Compensation Fund from the Panama Canal Revolving Fund (Revolving Fund) sufficient amounts to make such payments. Provides for handling deficiencies or surpluses in the Compensation Fund by making transfers from or to the Revolving Fund. Declares that specified provisions of Federal law relating to compensation for injuries for government employees continue to be the exclusive remedy for the disability or death of any employee of the Commission, or its predecessor agencies, for injuries while in the performance of duty.

Bridge Improvement Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1988

Bridge Improvement Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1987 to increase the authorization of appropriations for bridge replacement and rehabilitation and to extend it from FY 1991 to 1993. Directs the Secretary to study State efforts to fund bridge replacement and rehabilitation and to report to the Congress regarding study results. Provides that the additional funds authorized under this Act shall be allocated among the States according to the statutory scheme in effect on the date of enactment of this Act until such time as the Congress changes the formula to reflect State efforts to fund bridge replacement and rehabilitation.

Einzelheiten über die Beteiligung der Verbündeten Streitkräfte am Transport von Polizeibeamten und Gerät zum Schutz der IWF-Tagung in Berlin (G-SIG: 11047248)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 September 1988

Konsequenzen aus der Katastrophe des Flugtages in Ramstein am 28. August 1988 (G-SIG: 11002798)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 September 1988

Verbot jeglicher Beteiligung von Militärmaschinen an öffentlichen Flugschauen in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Konstituierung des Verteidigungsausschusses als Untersuchungsausschuß zur Klärung der Frage, ob und in welcher Weise der Bundesminister der Verteidigung seiner Verantwortung für die Vorfälle in Ramstein und Nörvenich nachgekommen ist

A bill to ensure air safety to air passengers.

United States · United States Congress · 8 September 1988

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring air carrier aircraft manufactured after January 1, 1990, to be equipped with crash-resistant inner fuel tanks and breakaway, self-sealing fittings throughout the fuel system or other devices or means which will prevent the spraying or free flow of fuel after an air crash. Mandates that aircraft manufactured on or before such date be retrofitted to reduce the incidence of fire or explosion. Requires the Secretary to implement a research and development program to achieve a reduction in rapid fuel dispersal and combustibility in connection with an air crash. Authorizes appropriations.

A bill to require the transfer of the decommissioned Coast Guard cutter "Glacier" to the State of Oregon for use as a maritime museum and display.

United States · United States Congress · 8 September 1988

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to transfer the decommissioned Coast Guard cutter "Glacier" to the State of Oregon for use as a maritime museum and display.

Rücknahme der Einverständniserklärung der Bundesregierung zur Stationierung von amerikanischen Kampfhubschraubern auf dem Militärflughafen Wiesbaden-Erbenheim (G-SIG: 11002796)

Germany · German Bundestag · 8 September 1988

Rücknahme der Einverständniserklärung der Bundesregierung sowie der vom Bundesminister der Verteidigung beim Wiesbadener Verwaltungsgericht eingereichten Beschwerde

Panama Canal Act Amendments of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 7 September 1988

Panama Canal Act Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Panama Canal Act of 1979 to remove provisions stating that, in meetings of the Supervisory Board of the Panama Canal Commission, only one proxy may be valid at any one time. Prohibits, except as provided in such Act, funds available to the Commission from being made available to any other agency. Prohibits the Commission from obligating or expending funds for widening of the Gaillard Cut section of the Canal unless specifically authorized by law enacted after enactment of this Act.

Erhöhung der Sicherheit von Lkw-Transporten, insbesondere beim Transport von Sonderabfällen und Gefahrgut (G-SIG: 11002794)

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 September 1988

Im gewerblichen Güter- und Werkverkehr ausschließlicher Einsatz von Personal mit Facharbeiterausbildung, Zusatzausbildung für Sonderabfall- und Gefahrguttransporte, hier und im Fernverkehr Beifahrer-Pflicht; Umsetzung der ILO-Konvention Nr. 153 betr. Arbeitszeit und der EP-Entschließung betr. Gefahrentransport (11/2730) in nationales Recht; Erlaß eines Nachtfahrverbots, Herabsetzung der zulässigen Höchstgeschwindigkeiten und Gesamtgewichte für Lkw, verständliche Kennzeichnung von Gefahrgut- und Sonderabfällen; Festlegung des Fernverkehrsbereichs auf 100 km, darüber hinaus Verlegung der Transporte auf Eisenbahn und Binnenschiff, Erhebung einer Schwerverkehrsabgabe; Heranziehung der Spediteure bei Ordnungswidrigkeiten; Umsetzung in europäisches Recht

Beabsichtigte Reduzierung der Beförderung von Reisegepäck und Expreßgut bei der Deutschen Bundesbahn (DB) auf der Schiene und beabsichtigte weitere Reduktion der Möglichkeit zur Mitnahme von Fahrrädern in Zügen der DB (G-SIG: 11002756)

Germany · German Bundestag · 2 September 1988

Umstellung der Reisegepäck- und Expreßgutbeförderung auf Straßenspediteure, Auswirkungen

Gesetz zu dem Übereinkommen vom 26. Oktober 1979 über den physischen Schutz von Kernmaterial (G-SIG: 11020257)

Germany · German Bundestag · 12 August 1988

<b>Inhalt:</b> Ratifizierung des am 8.2.1987 völkerrechtlich in Kraft getretenen Übereinkommens: Festlegung von Schutzanforderungen beim internationalen Transport von Kernmaterial, Verpflichtung zur internationalen Zusammenarbeit im Falle der Entwendung oder der Drohung mit einer Entwendung von Kernmaterial, nationale und internationale Verfolgung von Straftaten im Zusammenhang mit Kernmaterial. Den öffentlichen Haushalten entstehen keine Kosten. <br><br><b>Änderungen aufgrund der Ausschußempfehlung:</b> Anwendung der §§ 311d und 328 sowie Änderung § 126 Strafgesetzbuch betr. strafbare Handlungen beim Umgang mit Kernmaterial. <br><br><b>Nebenschlagwörter:</b> Gefahrgutbeförderung/Schutz internationaler Transporte von Kernmaterial * Strafverfolgung/Internationale Verfolgung von Straftaten im Zusammenhang mit Kernmaterial * Strafgesetzbuch/ Anwendung der §§ 311d und 328 sowie Änderung § 126 Strafgesetzbuch betr. strafbare Handlungen beim Umgang mit Kernmaterial

Aviation Safety Research Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1988

Aviation Safety Research Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to initiate aviation maintenance and safety research concerning: (1) fire and smoke resistance technologies; (2) specified aspects of aircraft maintenance and structural technologies; (3) the relationship between human factors and aviation accidents; and (4) air traffic control. Requires the Administrator to submit a national aviation research plan to the Congress. Cites plan contents. Requires the Administrator to report annually to certain congressional committees concerning the previous year's research accomplishments. Establishes within the FAA the Civil Aeromedical Institute to: (1) conduct specified aspects of civil aeromedical research; (2) advise on human factor aspects of proposed air safety rules, aviation personnel training programs, and joint aviation projects; and (3) provide medical consultation services regarding medical certification of airmen. Establishes a research advisory committee within the FAA to advise the Administrator regarding the aviation research program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1990 for aviation projects.

Farmer to Consumer Farm Produce Enhancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1988

Farmer to Consumer Farm Produce Enhancement Act - Amends Federal highway law pertaining to outdoor advertising to permit the seasonal or temporary advertising on Interstate and Federal-aid primary highways of locations at which consumers may harvest and purchase agricultural commodities from farmers producing them. Limits the size of advertising displays to 150 square feet.

A bill to permit coal to be transported in foreign flag vessels between the States of Alaska and Hawaii without regard to section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1988

Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 to make provisions prohibiting the transportation of merchandise between points in the United States in any vessel not built in and documented under U.S. laws inapplicable to a foreign flag vessel while engaged solely in transporting coal between Alaska and Hawaii.

A bill to allow certain foreign-flag vessels to carry passengers among ports in Alaska and between points in Alaska and Seattle, Washington.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1988

Declares that, notwithstanding provisions prohibiting the transportation of passengers between points in the United States in foreign vessels, passengers may be transported in foreign flag vessels between points in Alaska and between points in Alaska and Seattle, Washington, subject to exception. States that, for this Act, the term "foreign flag vessels" does not apply to Canadian vessels authorized to operate under specified provisions.

A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to make grants for operation of export promotion vessels, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1988

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to operators of eligible vessels for export promotion and facilitation activities, including: (1) exhibition, promotion, and facilitation of sales in foreign countries; (2) establishment of dealer and distributor networks; (3) establishment and maintenance of a computerized directory of goods and services manufactured or produced in the United States; (4) maintenance of a team of technical and sales personnel to represent goods and services exhibited on the vessel; and (5) operation and maintenance of the vessel. Includes among eligibility criteria a requirement that a vessel have areas specifically designed for exhibitions, conferences, seminars, training activities, and workshop facilities. Prohibits using vessels for unrelated activities. Directs the Secretary to provide technical assistance to grant recipients. Provides for inspections of vessels.

A bill to amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish Federal motor vehicle safety standards to require that each schoolbus be equipped so as to provide the driver with an unobstructed view of the area under the front of the schoolbus, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 8 August 1988

Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish certain Federal motor vehicle safety standards requiring that each school bus be equipped to provide the driver with a clear, unobstructed view of the ground area in front of the front tires, and directly under the front bumper. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the number of school buses manufactured before April 1, 1977, that are being used as school buses as of the date of such report.

Errichtung eines gesonderten Piers in Wismar für den Transport von Gift- und Sondermüll über die Ostsee zur Sondermülledponie Schönberg/DDR; Auswirkungen auf Lübeck (G-SIG: 11051321)

Germany · German Bundestag · 5 August 1988

Verordnung über die grenzüberschreitende Verbringung von Abfällen (Abfallverbringungs-Verordnung - AbfVerbrV) (G-SIG: 11021384)

Germany · Bundesrat · 5 August 1988

Erlaß von Vollzugsvorschriften zu § 13 Abfallgesetz. Ersatz der "Genehmigung" durch die "Empfangsbestätigung" bei grenzüberschreitendem Transport gefährlicher Abfälle innerhalb der EG. Aufhebung der Abfalleinfuhrverordnung aus dem Jahre 1974

A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to extend the Great Lakes Set Aside for the duration of the increase in the cargo preference.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1988

Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to extend indefinitely, with regard to certain cargo preference provisions, the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation take steps to preserve the percentage share, or metric tonnage of bagged, processed, or fortified commodities experienced in calendar year 1984, of waterborne cargoes exported from Great Lakes ports pursuant to specified provisions of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.

A bill to require that light trucks and multi-purpose vehicles shall be subject to certain Federal motor vehicle safety standards which are applicable to passenger motor vehicles.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1988

Subjects light trucks and multi-purpose vehicles to specified safety standards applicable to passenger motor vehicles under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.

Entschließung zum Transport gefährlicher Güter und Stoffe (G-SIG: 11002890)

Germany · German Bundestag · 2 August 1988

Durchsetzung der Gemeinschaftsvorschriften betr. den Transport gefährlicher Güter, Verbesserung der Kontrollen, Vorkehrungen zum Katastrophenschutz

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2672/88 of 26 July 1988 on the application of Article 85 (3) of the Treaty to certain categories of agreements between undertakings relating to computer reservation systems for air transport services

European Union · EUR-Lex · 26 July 1988

Aviation Whistleblower Protection Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1988

Aviation Whistleblower Protection Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit discriminatory adverse employment actions against certain individuals who alert government officials to civil aircraft safety hazards. Sets forth a grievance and investigation procedure for violations of this Act. Subjects violators of this Act to specified civil penalties.

A bill to amend the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act relating to transportation of hazardous materials in the vicinity of bodies of water which serve as sources of drinking water, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1988

Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations: (1) for the safe transportation of hazardous materials in the vicinity of bodies of water serving as drinking water sources; and (2) prohibiting transportation in commerce of hazardous materials over any public highway designated by a Federal or State official as hazardous due to its design or accident rate. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress the results of a study regarding methods of containing hazardous materials spills occurring on bridges and methods of responding to such spills which are likely to contaminate water suppplies.

A bill to amend the River and Harbor Act of 1965 relating to the navigability of a portion of the East River, New York.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1988

Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1965 to declare a portion of the East River, in New York County, New York, as nonnavigable.

Automobile Fuel Efficiency Amendments of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1988

Automobile Fuel Efficiency Amendments of 1988 - Title I: Amendments to Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act - Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to consult with the Secretary of Energy before establishing testing and calculation procedures for measuring automobile fuel economy. Authorizes (currently, directs) the Administrator to require fuel economy tests in conjunction with emissions tests conducted under the Clean Air Act. Directs the Administrator to measure a sampling of production passenger automobiles for each model type and year during the first month of manufacture for sale. Requires the adjustment of average fuel economy standards when necessary. Requires manufacturers to reflect any changes in such standards on automobile labels not more than 90 days after such changes are available. Requires that Federal testing and calculation procedures be repeated over a period of years to monitor automobile performance in use to determine the extent of decline in fuel economy. Increases fuel economy standards for model years 1995 through 1999 and thereafter. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, by rule, to amend such standards to a level determined feasible. Establishes the average fuel economy standard for automobiles which are not passenger automobiles (light trucks) for model years 1991 through 1998 and thereafter. Exempts manufacturers of less than 10,000 light trucks per year from such standards to a level determined feasible. Establishes the average fuel economy standard for automobiles which are not passenger automobiles (light trucks) for model year 1991 through 1998 and thereafter. Exempts manufacturers of less than 410,000 light trucks per year from such standards. Conditions such exemption upon the Secretary's establishing alternative standards. Directs the President to promulgate rules requiring light trucks used by the Federal Government to meet average fuel economy standards. Directs the Administrator to update the booklet containing fuel economy data at least twice a year. Directs the Secretary of Energy to distribute at least 100 booklets each year to each dealer and additional numbers if requested. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to award fuel efficiency incentive grants to States which have in effect qualified revenue-raising measures designed to encourage automobile fuel efficiency. Vests jurisdiction in the U.S. district courts for injunctive enforcement of labeling and mileage guide requirements. Directs the Secretary, within two years of enactment of this Act, to submit suggestions to the Congress for additional legislation to carry out its purposes and the purposes of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act. Requires the Director of the Office of Technology Assessment to determine whether manufacturers are likely to comply with the revised average fuel economy standards without new incentives. Requires the Director to suggest cost-effective incentives if necessary to assure compliance. Requires the Secretary to promulgate test procedures for determining the relative fuel economy of automobile tires. Directs the Secretary to prescribe labeling rules applicable to all tires for which test procedures are established and requires manufacturers to comply with such rules. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of such labeling requirements and vests jurisdiction in the U.S. district courts to restrain such violations. Title II: Amendments to Internal Revenue Code Relating to Compliance With Average Fuel Economy Standards by Automobile Manufacuturers - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a low average fuel economy excise tax on automobile manufacturers for model years 1991, 1994, and 1988. Allows a credit against such fuel economy tax for manufacturers who exceed the average fuel economy standard.

A bill to amend the Automobile Information Disclosure Act to make the requirements of that Act applicable to light duty trucks.

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1988

Amends the Automobile Information Disclosure Act to make its labeling and entry requirements applicable to light duty trucks (of not more than 6,000 pounds) manufactured after October 1, 1989.

A bill to amend the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to allow certain recipients of mass transit assistance to continue to use mass transit vehicles for providing school bus transportation.

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1988

Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to provide that a financial assistance recipient under such Act who used a mass transit vehicle as a school bus in calendar year 1987 may receive financial assistance whether or not such recipient uses any part of it for acquisition, construction, or improvement of a mass transit vehicle for school bus use.

Judgment of the Court of 12 July 1988.#Commission of the European Communities v Italian Republic.#Failure by a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Failure to transpose Council Directive 82/470/EEC into national law - Effective exercise of freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services in respect of activities of self-employed persons in certain services incidental to transport and travel agencies and in storage and warehousing.#Case 310/86.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 12 July 1988

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code with relation to the reduction in apportionment of Federal-aid Highway funds to certain states, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1988

Amends Federal maximum speed limit law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to initiate a rulemaking to improve its enforcement, reporting, and certification provisions according to prescribed guidelines. Authorizes the Secretary to postpone any withholding or reprogramming of Federal-aid highway funds with respect to a non-compliant State if the Secretary determines that such action would result in hardship to the State. Requires the Secretary to restore promptly the unobligated balance of any withheld funds when the Secretary determines that a State has come into compliance for the fiscal year for which the funds were withheld or reprogrammed. Precludes the Secretary from reducing apportionments for noncompliance during FY 1987 and 1988 until final enforcement regulations have been promulgated. Repeals the 55 mile-per-hour national speed limit.

Merchant Mariner Memorial Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 7 July 1988

Merchant Mariner Memorial Act of 1988 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to convey the right, title, and interest of the United States in vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet to nonprofit organizations for use in funding merchant marine memorials, provided the vessels have no usefulness to the Government and are scheduled to be scrapped and the organizations agree to sell the vessels for scrap, divide the proceeds, and use them for the memorial. Requires organizations to have raised a minimum amount from non-Federal sources before enactment of this Act in order to participate in the sale. Limits an organization to one grant under this Act. Terminates this Act two years after enactment.

Vorschlag einer Verordnung (EWG) des Rates zur Änderung der Verordnung (EWG) Nr. 2782/75 über die Erzeugung von und den Verkehr mit Bruteiern und Küken von Hausgeflügel (Ratsdok. 7422/88; KOM (88) 347 endg.) (G-SIG: 11002219)

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 July 1988

Transport von Fahrrädern in DB-Reisezügen (G-SIG: 11041374)

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 July 1988

L'avenir de la marine marchande

France · Senate · 30 June 1988

L'avenir de la marine marchande

Railroad Retirement Benefits Check Delivery Assurance Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1988

Railroad Retirement Benefits Check Delivery Assurance Act of 1988 - Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to provide that if the regularly scheduled delivery date for certain railroad benefits checks falls on a weekend or a legal public holiday, then such checks shall be mailed for delivery on the first day preceding the weekend or holiday, even if the delivery would be made before the end of the month for which such checks are issued. Provides that if, as a consequence of such modified delivery date, the payment is more than the correct authorized amount, no action shall be taken to recover the incorrect portion.

Local Rail Service Assistance Reauthorization Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1988

Local Rail Service Assistance Reauthorization Act of 1988 - Amends the Department of Transportation Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1989 through 1991 for rail freight assistance programs. Reduces from 70 percent to 60 percent the Federal share of rail service assistance program costs.

A bill to designate certain projects on United States Route 23 as priority highway projects.

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1988

Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1987 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to implement specified highway projects on U.S. Route 23 in North Carolina.

Haltung der Bundesregierung zu den drastischen Verspätungen im Luftverkehr (G-SIG: 11002149)

Germany · German Bundestag · 22 June 1988

Aussprache auf Verlagen der Fraktion der SPD unabhängig von einer Fragestunde

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to eliminate a reduction of the apportionment of Federal-aid highway funds to certain States and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1988

Amends Federal-aid highway law to repeal the requirement that each State certify it is enforcing all speed limits on public highways as a prerequisite to obtaining the approval of the Secretary of Transportation for its plans and specifications regarding highway projects eligible for Federal-aid highway funds. Prohibits the Secretary from approving any Federal-aid highway plans in any State that fails to certify annually that: (1) any public highway posted at a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour or higher and constructed with Federal funds has been designed and constructed to standards appropriate for the permitted speed; and (2) it has been enforcing during the immediately preceding calendar year speed limits posted at 55 miles per hour or higher. Repeals provisions relating to the reduction of a State's Federal-aid highway funds apportionments for non-compliance with the 55 mile-per-hour speed limit. Mandates that each State report to the Secretary speed monitoring data on public highways with speed limits posted at 55 miles per hour or higher in the same manner as such data was submitted for the fiscal year immediately preceding the enactment of this Act. Prohibits the Secretary from approving plans for a proposed Federal-aid highway project on a system which is to be posted at a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour or higher if such plans fail to provide for a facility designed and constructed for a speed limit equal to or greater than that to be posted upon completion.

Judgment of the Court of 21 June 1988.#Commission of the European Communities v Kingdom of Belgium.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Failure to implement Council Directive 82/470/EEC in national law - Effective exercise of freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services in respect of activities of self-employed persons in certain services incidental to transport and travel agencies and in storage and warehousing.#Case 283/86.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 21 June 1988

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Mancini delivered on 21 June 1988. # Commission of the European Communities v Federal Republic of Germany. # Charging of fees for inspections carried out during intra-Community transport of live animals. # Case 18/87.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 21 June 1988

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to require states to promptly suspend or revoke the license of a driver found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1988

Amends Federal-aid highway law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to withhold five percent of a State's apportionment if it does not have an expedited driver's license suspension or revocation system in place for drivers who: (1) have committed an alcohol-related traffic offense; or (2) have operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Outlines the system's administrative parameters. Sets forth conditions under which the withheld funds will remain available to the affected State.

Federal Aviation Administration Drug Enforcement Assistance Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1988

Federal Aviation Administration Drug Enforcement Assistance Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Federal Aviation Administrator to modify systems relating to aircraft registration, airman's certification, and fuel system alterations in order to make such systems more responsive to the needs of drug law enforcement authorities. Cites the areas to be modified. Requires the Administrator to issue final regulations implementing such modifications within ten months after the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to establish and collect user fees to cover the costs associated with such modifications. Prescribes user fee guidelines. Requires the Administrator to report annually to the Congress for a five-year period on the progress being made under this Act. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations under this Act. Cites conditions under which an aircraft used in connection with such violations may be seized by or forfeited to drug law enforcement authorities. Requires the Administrator to report annually to the Congress for a three-year period on progress regarding: (1) informational assistance provided to drug law enforcement authorities; (2) registration and certification suspensions; and (3) the training of Federal Aviation Administration personnel with respect to controlled substances traffic. Requires the Administrator to report to the Congress on the funding resources needed annually to implement this Act during a five-year period. Requires concurrent submission of budget requests under this Act to the President, the Secretary of Transportation, and certain congressional committees and officials. Requires the Office of Personnel Management to report to the Congress within 120 days after enactment of this Act on the results of its review of the position classification within the Airmen and Aircraft Registry of the FAA and the Law Enforcement Assistance Unit of the Aeronautical Center of the FAA. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to the Congress the results of a feasibility study relating to the cost/benefit ratio (with respect to drug interdiction) of requiring aircraft entering the continental United States to: (1) have an operating transponder installed; and (2) have a flight plan filed with the Federal Aviation Administration before such entry. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to the Congress the results of a feasibility study pertaining to: (1) the interception of aircraft deviating from established flight corridors across the borders of the continental United States; and (2) the impact of the establishment of such corridors on safe and efficient aircraft movement and upon drug interdiction. Declares that this Act applies only to aircraft which are not used to provide specified air transportation.

A bill to require commercial lessors of automobiles to provide certain information to rental customers concerning collision damage waivers offered under the lessors' automobile rental agreements.

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1988

Requires commercial lessors of automobiles to disclose to their rental customers the nature of the collision damage waivers offered under the automobile rental agreement. Mandates that such information be included in advertisements posted by such lessors. Makes violators of such disclosure requirements liable to: (1) an aggrieved lessee in an amount equal to the total amount paid by the lessee under the rental agreement; and (2) the United States for a maximum civil penalty of $10,000. Sets forth enforcement provisions.

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION FOR AN ACTION PROGRAMME IN THE FIELD OF TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE WITH A VIEW TO THE COMPLETION OF AN INTEGRATED TRANSPORT MARKET IN 1992

European Union · European Commission · 16 June 1988

REEXAMINED PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DECISION ON A COMMUNITY PROGRAMME IN THE FIELD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPLIED TO ROAD TRANSPORT DRIVE ( DEDICATED ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE SAFETY IN EUROPE )

European Union · European Commission · 16 June 1988

A bill to make certain United States-flag vessels eligible for operating-differential subsidies under the Merchant Marine Act, 1936.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1988

Allows an operator of U.S.-flag liner vessels which has taken delivery from a U.S. shipyard of new U.S.-built liner vessels within the last two years to designate not more than 12 existing U.S.-flag foreign-built vessels, meeting certain criteria, which it is currently operating. Deems the vessels so designated to have been U.S.-built for purposes of provisions relating to operating-differential subsidies.