Transport

To amend title 49, United States Code, relating to foreign air transportation.

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2002

Amends Federal law to prohibit a foreign air carrier from being granted a permit by the Secretary of Transportation authorizing it to transport passengers for compensation between the United States and a foreign country on any flight that does not stop in the country under the laws of which the carrier is organized. Allows the issue of such a permit for any flight that does not stop in such country if the right to perform such air transportation has been specifically granted by an applicable international agreement for both scheduled and charter service. Permits the Secretary of Transportation to exempt a foreign carrier from such prohibition only if no U.S. air carrier is willing and able to provide the equivalent air transportation at a commercially feasible price.

To amend title 23, United States Code, to improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic.

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2002

Amends Federal highway provisions to include within the definition of "safety improvement project" a project that installs or maintains fluorescent, yellow-green signs at pedestrian or bicycle crossings or school zones. Authorizes the payment from apportioned funds for the entire cost of construction projects involving the maintenance of protective devices at railway-highway crossings. Makes specified sums available for each fiscal year for that purpose. Provides for biennial (currently, annual) reports by each State to the Secretary of Transportation on progress being made to implement the railway-highway crossings program. Requires each State to identify roadway safety improvement needs for hazardous locations, sections, and elements which may constitute a danger to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Authorizes the Secretary to approve as a project under the hazard elimination program any safety improvement project that reduces the likelihood of crashes involving road departures, intersections, pedestrians, bicycles, older drivers, or construction work zones. Makes funds available for: (1) police assistance for traffic and speed management in construction work zones; or (2) compilation and analysis of data. Directs the Secretary to: (1) transmit to specified congressional committees biennial reports on the results of the hazard elimination program; and (2) issue regulations to decrease the likelihood of worker injury and maintain the free flow of vehicular traffic by requiring workers whose duties place them on or in close proximity to a Federal-aid highway to wear high visibility garments. Authorizes such regulations to require other worker-safety measures.

Homeland Security Information Sharing Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 2002

Homeland Security Act of 2002 - Establishes a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), headed by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Establishes in DHS the Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, headed by an Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection. Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 - Exempts from the Freedom of Information Act and other Federal and State disclosure requirements critical infrastructure information voluntarily submitted to a covered Federal agency for its use regarding the security of critical infrastructure and protected systems, analysis, warning, interdependency study, recovery, reconstitution, or other informational purpose. Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish procedures for sharing information; and (2) appoint a senior Privacy Officer to assume primary responsibility for privacy policy. Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 - Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend Federal sentencing guidelines and otherwise address crimes involving fraud in connection with computers and access to protected information, protected computers or restricted data in interstate or foreign commerce or involving a computer used by or for the Federal Government. Exempts from criminal penalties any emergency disclosures to a governmental entity by an electronic communication service and specified disclosures made in good faith. Abolishes the Office of Science and Technology of the National Institute of Justice and transfers its functions to an Office of Science and Technology hereby established within the Department of Justice. Requires the Director of the Office to operate and support National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Centers. Establishes in DHS: (1) a Directorate of Science and Technology, headed by an Under Secretary for Science and Technology; (2) a Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency; (3) a Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee; (4) a Homeland Security Institute; (5) a Directorate of Border and Transportation Security, headed by an Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security; and (6) the U.S. Customs Service (transferred from the Department of the Treasury, but with certain customs revenue functions remaining with the Secretary of the Treasury). Transfers to DHS certain agricultural inspection functions of the Department of Agriculture. Maintains the Transportation Security Administration, transferred to DHS from the Department of Transportation, as a distinct entity. Vests in the Secretary of DHS all authority relating to U.S. consular officials to grant or refuse visas for entry into the Unite States. Establishes in DHS an Office for Domestic Preparedness to prepare the United States for acts of terrorism. Transfers to Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization (INS Commissioner) all functions performed under the Border Patrol, detention and removal, intelligence, investigations, and inspections programs. Establishes in DHS: (1) a Bureau of Border Security, headed by an Assistant Secretary; (2) a Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, headed by a Director; and (3) a Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman. Transfers from the INS Commissioner to the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) functions under Federal immigration law with respect to the care of unaccompanied alien children. Abolishes the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) of the Department of Justice. Authorizes the Attorney General and the Secretary to: (1) make voluntary separation incentive payments to employees of the INS, the DHS Bureau of Border Security, and the DHS Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (2) conduct a demonstration project to determine whether changes in the policies or procedures relating to methods for disciplining employees would result in improved personnel management. Establishes within the Office of Deputy DHS Secretary a Director of Shared Services to coordinate resources for the Bureau of Border Security and the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. Establishes in DHS a Directorate of Emergency Preparedness and Response, headed by an Under Secretary. Declares that, at the direction of the DHS Secretary (in connection with an actual or threatened terrorist attack, major disaster, or other emergency in the United States), the Nuclear Incident Response Team shall operate as an organizational unit of DHS. Provides for Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trusts for surviving spouses, children, or dependent parents, grandparents, or siblings of members of the U.S. Armed Forces, certain personnel (including contractors) of elements of the intelligence community, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) employees, and Federal officers, employees, or contract employees whose deaths occur in the line of duty and arise out of terrorist attacks, military operations, intelligence operations, or law enforcement operations or accidents connected with activities occurring after September 11, 2001, and related to domestic or foreign efforts to curb international terrorism. Specifies the duties of the DHS Under Secretary for Management. Requires the Secretary to appoint an Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to assess information alleging abuses of civil rights, civil liberties, and racial and ethnic profiling by DHS employees and officials. Establishes within the Office of the DHS Secretary an Office for State and Local Government Coordination to oversee and coordinate departmental programs for and relationships with State and local governments. Subjects the DHS Inspector General to the Secretary's authority with respect to audits or investigations, or issuance of subpoenas, that require access to sensitive information concerning specified matters the disclosure of which would constitute a serious threat to national security. Specifies the law enforcement powers of Inspector General agents. Transfers the United States Secret Service to DHS. Prohibits the Secretary from entering into contracts with any foreign incorporated entity treated as an inverted domestic corporation (corporate expatriate). Authorizes the Secretary to establish a human resources management system for the organizational units of DHS. Declares that no agency or agency subdivision transferred to DHS shall be excluded from coverage of Federal civil service labor-management relations law unless: (1) the agency's (or subdivision's) mission and responsibilities materially change; and (2) a majority of the employees within such agency (or subdivision) have as their primary duty intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative work directly related to terrorism investigation. Prescribes requirements, including expedited procedures, for procurements for defense against or recovery from terrorism or nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack. Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002' or the SAFETY Act - Authorizes the Secretary to designate anti-terrorism technologies that qualify for protection under a prescribed system of risk management (including mandatory liability insurance). Creates a Federal cause of action for claims arising out of, relating to, or resulting from an act of terrorism when qualified anti-terrorism technologies have been deployed in defense against or response or recovery from such act and such claims result or may result in loss to the Seller. Directs the Secretary to appoint a senior DHS counternarcotics officer to coordinate policy and operations within DHS and between it and other Federal agencies with respect to interdicting the entry of illegal drugs into the United States, and tracking and severing connections between illegal drug trafficking and terrorism. Establishes within the Office of the Secretary an Office of International Affairs. Prohibits all Federal activities to implement the proposed component program of the Citizen Corps known as Operation TIPS (Terrorism Information and Prevention System). Establishes within the Office of the Secretary an Office for National Capital Region to oversee and coordinate Federal programs for and relationships with State, local, and regional authorities in the National Capital Region Coordination. Requires DHS to comply with Federal laws protecting equal employment opportunity and providing whistleblower protections. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a permanent Joint Interagency Homeland Security Task Force composed of representatives from military and civilian Federal agencies to anticipate terrorist threats and prevent terrorist attacks against the United States. Declares the sense of Congress reaffirming the continued importance and applicability of the Posse Comitatus Act prohibiting the use of the Armed Forces as a posse comitatus to execute the law except as expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress. Transfers the Coast Guard to DHS, but prohibits the Secretary from substantially or significantly reducing the missions of the Coast Guard or its capability to perform them, except as specified in subsequent Acts. Homeland Security Information Sharing Act - Directs the President to prescribe and implement procedures under which relevant Federal agencies: (1) share relevant and appropriate homeland security information with other Federal agencies, including DHS, and appropriate State and local personnel; (2) identify and safeguard homeland security information that is sensitive but unclassified; and (3) to the extent such information is in classified form, determine whether, how, and to what extent to remove classified information, as appropriate, and with which such personnel it may be shared after such information is removed. Amends the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to authorize the disclosure of grand jury information: (1) to personnel of a foreign government; and (2) to appropriate Federal, State, local, or foreign government officials to prevent or respond to specified hostile foreign power or domestic or international terrorist threats or actions, or foreign intelligence gathering activities. Authorizes Federal investigative or law enforcement officers to share electronic, wire, and oral interception information with foreign investigative or law enforcement officers. Establishes within the Executive Office of the President a National Homeland Security Council to: (1) assess U.S. objectives, commitments, and risks in the interest of homeland security; (2) oversee and review Federal homeland security policies; and (3) make recommendations to the President. Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 - Amends Federal law to revise requirements for the coordination of Federal information policy to require: (1) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to oversee agency information security policies and practices; and (2) each Federal agency head to provide information security protections. Requires the Director to prescribe standards for Federal information systems based on proposals by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Renames the Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board. Transfers the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) from the Department of the Treasury to the Department of Justice. Establishes within ATF an Explosives Training and Research Facility at Fort AP Hill, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Safe Explosives Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide for $50 one-year limited permits to receive explosive materials no more than six times during the permit period, and only from licensees or permittees whose premises are located in the State where the limited permittee resides. Prohibits limited permit holders from transporting, shipping, or receiving explosive materials in interstate or foreign commerce. Prohibits knowing distribution of explosive materials to or possession by: (1) certain illegal aliens; (2) persons with a dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces; or (3) anyone who has renounced U.S. citizenship. Authorizes the Secretary to grant relief from specified prohibitions, depending on the relief applicant's record and reputation. Extends through calendar 2003 the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to declare an air carrier a victim of terrorism not liable for third party claims arising out of acts of terrorism. Grants the Secretary of Transportation authority to extend through calendar 2003 the termination date of any insurance policy issued to an air carrier. Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 - Amends Federal civil service law to require the heads of specified agencies to appoint or designate Agency Chief Human Capital Officers to set agency workforce development strategy. Establishes a Chief Human Capital Officers Council. Requires OMB to design a set of systems for assessing the management of human capital by Federal agencies. Amends Federal civil service law to authorize OMB to establish alternative ranking and selection procedures for the competitive service hiring process. Provides for permanent extension and revision of authorities for use of voluntary separation incentive pay and voluntary early retirement. Amends Federal civil service law to repeal recertification requirements of the Senior Executive Service. Revises requirements with respect to employee academic degree training and the National Security Education Program. Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act - Amends Federal transportation law to require the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security to establish a program to deputize volunteer pilots of passenger air carriers as Federal law enforcement officers to defend the aircraft flight decks with firearms or less-than-lethal weapons against acts of criminal violence or air piracy (Federal flight deck officers). Provides for flight crew training. Requires the President to transmit a DHS reorganization plan to the appropriate congressional committees within 60 days after enactment of this Act. Revises Federal transportation law with respect to airline transportation security. Allows U.S. nationals, as well as U.S. citizens, as airport screeners. Transfers to the DHS Secretary the mandate to protect Federal Government officers, employees, and property. of certain security and law enforcement functions and authorities. Establishes in the Department of Defense a National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center. Amends Federal transportation law to extend certain requirements with respect to railroad and hazardous materials (hazmat) safety to railroad and hazmat security.

Résolution sur la question des réfugiés et les entraves mises au transport de marchandises par chemin de fer dans le tunnel sous la Manche

European Union · European Parliament · 7 November 2002

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber) of 7 November 2002. # Criminal proceedings against Jacques Bourrasse (C-228/01) and Jean-Marie Perchicot (C-289/01), and Union régionale syndicale des petits et moyens transporteurs du Sud-Ouest (Unostra Aquitaine) (C-228/01), Fédération générale des transports et de l'équipement CFDT (FGTE-CFDT) (C-289/01) and Inspection du travail des transports (C-228/01 and C-289/01). # References for a preliminary ruling: Cour d'appel de Pau (C-228/01) and Tribunal de grande instance de Dax (C-289/01) - France. # Transport - Directive 84/647/EEC - Use of vehicles hired without drivers for the carriage of goods by road - Registration of hired vehicles - Hired vehicles operating under Community authorisation - Regulation (EEC) No 881/92 - Management of tachograph discs of hired vehicles - Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85. # Joined cases C-228/01 and C-289/01.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 7 November 2002

projet de loi autorisant l'approbation de l'accord entre la France et l'Espagne relatif au tunnel du Somport.

France · Senate · 6 November 2002

2003/523/EC: Commission Decision of 6 November 2002 establishing the Office for infrastructure and logistics in Brussels

European Union · EUR-Lex · 6 November 2002

2003/524/EC: Commission Decision of 6 November 2002 establishing the Office for infrastructure and logistics in Luxembourg

European Union · EUR-Lex · 6 November 2002

Judgment of the Court of 5 November 2002.#Commission of the European Communities v République de Finlande.#Failure by a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Conclusion and application by a Member State of a bilateral 'open skies' agreement with the United States of America - Secondary legislation governing the internal air transport market (Regulations (EEC) Nos 2299/89, 2407/92, 2408/92, 2409/92 and 95/93) - External competence of the Community - Article 52 of the EC Treaty (now, after amendment, Article 43 EC) - Article 5 of the EC Treaty (now Article 10 EC).#Case C-469/98.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 5 November 2002

Judgment of the Court of 5 November 2002.#Commission of the European Communities v Kingdom of Denmark.#Failure by a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Conclusion and application by a Member State of a bilateral 'open skies' agreement with the United States of America - Secondary legislation governing the internal air transport market (Regulations (EEC) Nos 2299/89, 2407/92, 2408/92, 2409/92 and 95/93) - External competence of the Community - Article 52 of the EC Treaty (now, after amendment, Article 43 EC) - Article 5 of the EC Treaty (now Article 10 EC).#Case C-467/98.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 5 November 2002

Judgment of the Court of 5 November 2002.#Commission of the European Communities v Grand Duchy of Luxemburg.#Failure by a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Conclusion and application by a Member State of a bilateral 'open skies' agreement with the United States of America - Secondary legislation governing the internal air transport market (Regulations (EEC) Nos 2299/89, 2407/92, 2408/92, 2409/92 and 95/93) - External competence of the Community - Article 52 of the EC Treaty (now, after amendment, Article 43 EC) - Article 5 of the EC Treaty (now Article 10 EC).#Case C-472/98.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 5 November 2002

Judgment of the Court of 5 November 2002.#Commission of the European Communities v Federal Republic of Germany.#Failure by a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Conclusion and application by a Member State of a bilateral 'open skies' agreement with the United States of America - Secondary legislation governing the internal air transport market (Regulations (EEC) Nos 2299/89, 2407/92, 2408/92, 2409/92 and 95/93) - External competence of the Community - Article 52 of the EC Treaty (now, after amendment, Article 43 EC) - Article 5 of the EC Treaty (now Article 10 EC).#Case C-476/98.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 5 November 2002

Judgment of the Court of 5 November 2002.#Commission of the European Communities v Kingdom of Belgium.#Failure by a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Conclusion and application by a Member State of a bilateral 'open skies' agreement with the United States of America - Secondary legislation governing the internal air transport market (Regulations (EEC) Nos 2299/89, 2407/92, 2408/92, 2409/92 and 95/93) - External competence of the Community - Article 52 of the EC Treaty (now, after amendment, Article 43 EC) - Article 5 of the EC Treaty (now Article 10 EC).#Case C-471/98.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 5 November 2002

Judgment of the Court of 5 November 2002.#Commission of the European Communities v Republic of Austria.#Failure by a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Conclusion and application by a Member State of a bilateral 'open skies' agreement with the United States of America - Secondary legislation governing the internal air transport market (Regulations (EEC) Nos 2299/89, 2407/92, 2408/92, 2409/92 and 95/93) - External competence of the Community - Article 52 of the EC Treaty (now, after amendment, Article 43 EC) - Article 5 of the EC Treaty (now Article 10 EC).#Case C-475/98.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 5 November 2002

Judgment of the Court of 5 November 2002.#Commission of the European Communities v Kingdom of Sweden.#Failure by a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Conclusion and application by a Member State of a bilateral 'open skies' agreement with the United States of America - Secondary legislation governing the internal air transport market (Regulations (EEC) Nos 2299/89, 2407/92, 2408/92, 2409/92 and 95/93) - External competence of the Community - Article 52 of the EC Treaty (now, after amendment, Article 43 EC) - Article 5 of the EC Treaty (now Article 10 EC).#Case C-468/98.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 5 November 2002

proposition de loi circulation et stationnement des nomades

France · Senate · 30 October 2002

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Alber delivered on 24 October 2002. # Samuel Sidney Evans v The Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions and The Motor Insurers' Bureau. # Reference for a preliminary ruling: High Court of Justice (England & Wales), Queen's Bench Division - United Kingdom. # Approximation of laws - Directive 84/5/EEC - Compulsory insurance against civil liability in respect of motor vehicles - Damage or injury caused by unidentified or insufficiently insured vehicles - Protection of victims - Defective transposition of the directive - Liability of the Member State concerned. # Case C-63/01.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 24 October 2002

Judgment of the Court (Sixth Chamber) of 24 October 2002. # Aéroports de Paris v Commission of the European Communities. # Appeal - Competition - Air transport - Airport management - Abuse of dominant position - Discriminatory fees. # Case C-82/01 P.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 24 October 2002

MEGA Rural Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 2002

Maximum Economic Growth for America Through Rural Transportation Investment Act or MEGA Rural Act - Establishes a program of Federal funds to assist States that face certain economic and demographic barriers in meeting transportation needs. Allocates funds for FY 2004 through 2009 to low-income States, high-growth States, low- and high-population-density States, and States with extensive road ownership. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a rural local roads safety pilot program. Allocates funds to States under a specified formula. Makes the Federal cost share 100 percent. Provides minimum funding levels to States for FY 2004 through 2009 for: (1) transportation services for the elderly and disabled; (2) financial assistance for other than urbanized areas; and (3) financial assistance for urbanized areas with populations of less than 200,000. Directs the Secretary to establish a program under which States provide essential bus service between rural areas and primary airports, and between rural areas and stations for intercity passenger rail service, and appropriate intermediate or nearby points. Provides the Federal share of eligible transit project or operating costs for FY 2004 and thereafter. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the crediting of interest to the Mass Transit Account within the Highway Trust Fund.

MEGA Fund Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 2002

Maximum Economic Growth for America Through Highway Funding Act (MEGA Fund Act) - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) for various programs, including the Interstate Maintenance Program, the National Highway System, the Bridge Program, the Surface Transportation Program, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, the Appalachian Development Highway System Program, the Recreational Trails Program, and the High Priority Projects Program. Requires deductions from program apportionments for a future strategic highway research program. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the provisions of budget legislation pertaining to the highway program should be amended to: (1) improve predictability and stability in the levels of highway program obligation authority; (2) facilitate the expenditure of funds in the HTF (other than the Mass Transit Account); and (3) eliminate the possibility of reductions in the levels of highway program obligation authority being imposed automatically so that any reductions are solely the prerogative of Congress. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Act reauthorizing highway, highway safety, and transit programs for fiscal years beginning with FY 2004 should include appropriate budgetary protections for highway safety and transit programs. Establishes a program to assist States that face certain economic and demographic barriers in meeting transportation needs. Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA Act) to provide certain minimum allocations to border States. Establishes the cooperative Federal lands transportation program for projects on highways that: (1) are State owned or maintained; and (2) cross, are adjacent to, or lead to federally owned land or Indian reservations.

109 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to promote the movement of freight by rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18342/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

109 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to promote the movement of freight by rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18342/02]

89 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to upgrade level crossings on the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18314/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

89 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to upgrade level crossings on the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18314/02]

75 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if it remains Government policy that Irish Rail should continue to provide a full national freight service, having regard to the implications for traffic and road safety of transferring freight to the road system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18232/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

75 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if it remains Government policy that Irish Rail should continue to provide a full national freight service, having regard to the implications for traffic and road safety of transferring freight to the road system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18232/02]

74 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport his future plan for Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18224/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

74 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport his future plan for Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18224/02]

73 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the number of railway level crossing incidents in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18315/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

73 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the number of railway level crossing incidents in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18315/02]

72 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the impact the loss of Aer Lingus flight EI-111, direct from New York to Shannon, will have on employment in the Shannon region; his estimate on the number of jobs which will be lost as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18476/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

72 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the impact the loss of Aer Lingus flight EI-111, direct from New York to Shannon, will have on employment in the Shannon region; his estimate on the number of jobs which will be lost as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18476/02]

71 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has for the future development and management of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18477/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

71 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has for the future development and management of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18477/02]

70 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to have the new five year road safety strategy ready for publication; if he will publish specific targets on reduction of road deaths as part of this strategy in order that the progress of the strategy can be measured year on year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18478/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

70 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to have the new five year road safety strategy ready for publication; if he will publish specific targets on reduction of road deaths as part of this strategy in order that the progress of the strategy can be measured year on year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18478/02]

69 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with all the safety procedures and plans for the Dublin Port tunnel; and if he has concerns regarding the massive cost of the ?450 million project. [18529/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

69 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with all the safety procedures and plans for the Dublin Port tunnel; and if he has concerns regarding the massive cost of the ?450 million project. [18529/02]

68 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has in the short to medium term under the national development plan to address traffic congestion in Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

68 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has in the short to medium term under the national development plan to address traffic congestion in Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/02]

109 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to promote the movement of freight by rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18342/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

109 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to promote the movement of freight by rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18342/02]

75 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if it remains Government policy that Irish Rail should continue to provide a full national freight service, having regard to the implications for traffic and road safety of transferring freight to the road system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18232/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

75 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if it remains Government policy that Irish Rail should continue to provide a full national freight service, having regard to the implications for traffic and road safety of transferring freight to the road system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18232/02]

74 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport his future plan for Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18224/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

74 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport his future plan for Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18224/02]

89 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to upgrade level crossings on the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18314/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

89 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to upgrade level crossings on the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18314/02]

73 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the number of railway level crossing incidents in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18315/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

73 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the number of railway level crossing incidents in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18315/02]

72 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the impact the loss of Aer Lingus flight EI-111, direct from New York to Shannon, will have on employment in the Shannon region; his estimate on the number of jobs which will be lost as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18476/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

72 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the impact the loss of Aer Lingus flight EI-111, direct from New York to Shannon, will have on employment in the Shannon region; his estimate on the number of jobs which will be lost as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18476/02]

71 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has for the future development and management of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18477/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

71 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has for the future development and management of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18477/02]

70 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to have the new five year road safety strategy ready for publication; if he will publish specific targets on reduction of road deaths as part of this strategy in order that the progress of the strategy can be measured year on year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18478/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

70 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to have the new five year road safety strategy ready for publication; if he will publish specific targets on reduction of road deaths as part of this strategy in order that the progress of the strategy can be measured year on year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18478/02]

69 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with all the safety procedures and plans for the Dublin Port tunnel; and if he has concerns regarding the massive cost of the ?450 million project. [18529/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

69 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with all the safety procedures and plans for the Dublin Port tunnel; and if he has concerns regarding the massive cost of the ?450 million project. [18529/02]

68 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has in the short to medium term under the national development plan to address traffic congestion in Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

68 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has in the short to medium term under the national development plan to address traffic congestion in Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/02]

Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 2002

Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to increase the imprisonment penalty for animal fighting violations from one year to two years. Makes it unlawful to sell, buy, transport, or deliver in interstate or foreign commerce a knife, gaff, or other sharp instrument used in a bird-fighting venture. Revises enforcement provisions. (Permits euthanasia for an animal in extreme pain.)

Colonias Gateway Initiative Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 2002

Colonias Gateway Initiative Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants through September 30, 2009, to regional organizations to enhance the availability of affordable housing, economic opportunity, and infrastructure in the colonias. Defines colonia as a recognized community: (1) along the United States-Mexico border region in Arizona, California, New Mexico; and (2) lacking such services as potable water, adequate sewage systems, and safe and sanitary housing.

Information Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 2002

Information Security Act - Directs the Chief Information Officer and the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to work with the heads of key DHS agencies to implement managed digital certificate-based security projects and to issue to DHS employees managed digital certificates that: (1) provide standards-based e-mail encryption and digital signature capabilities; (2) permit interoperability with the Federal bridge and other Government public key infrastructure systems and applications; (3) demonstrate proven scalability; (4) support multiple platforms; and (5) include automated, secure key, and certificate management.

362 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made regarding the provision of real-time passenger information for public transport, in particular, Dublin Bus. [18291/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

362 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made regarding the provision of real-time passenger information for public transport, in particular, Dublin Bus. [18291/02]

361 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the reason the situation exists whereby motorcyclists cannot travel free across the West-Link bridge, similar to the East-Link; if efforts are being made to redress this imbalance and reduce the fees paid by motorcyclists who need primary roads, particularly in winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18220/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

361 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the reason the situation exists whereby motorcyclists cannot travel free across the West-Link bridge, similar to the East-Link; if efforts are being made to redress this imbalance and reduce the fees paid by motorcyclists who need primary roads, particularly in winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18220/02]

360 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport, in the event of an owner of a motor vehicle which ought to have undergone the national car test, who disposes of the car prior to same, to a new owner, is it correct to state, when the NCT is taken by the new owner, that the certificate will be issued for a shorter period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18153/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

360 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport, in the event of an owner of a motor vehicle which ought to have undergone the national car test, who disposes of the car prior to same, to a new owner, is it correct to state, when the NCT is taken by the new owner, that the certificate will be issued for a shorter period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18153/02]

359 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the reason the rates for rail users travelling from Drogheda to Dublin are so high; the way in which the current prices are compiled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18003/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

359 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the reason the rates for rail users travelling from Drogheda to Dublin are so high; the way in which the current prices are compiled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18003/02]

358 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the serious overcrowding on the Dundalk to Dublin trains at certain times; if he will have the matter urgently examined. [17995/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

358 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the serious overcrowding on the Dundalk to Dublin trains at certain times; if he will have the matter urgently examined. [17995/02]

362 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made regarding the provision of real-time passenger information for public transport, in particular, Dublin Bus. [18291/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

362 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made regarding the provision of real-time passenger information for public transport, in particular, Dublin Bus. [18291/02]

361 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the reason the situation exists whereby motorcyclists cannot travel free across the West-Link bridge, similar to the East-Link; if efforts are being made to redress this imbalance and reduce the fees paid by motorcyclists who need primary roads, particularly in winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18220/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

361 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the reason the situation exists whereby motorcyclists cannot travel free across the West-Link bridge, similar to the East-Link; if efforts are being made to redress this imbalance and reduce the fees paid by motorcyclists who need primary roads, particularly in winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18220/02]