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Bill· HRH.R. 3612 (98th)open

National Trucking Industry Commission Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1983

National Trucking Industry Commission Act - Establishes the National Trucking Industry Commission to: (1) conduct a study of the domestic trucking industry; (2) propose legislation to achieve a fair, equitable, and uniform system of taxation by the States on the industry; and (3) recommend legislation and administrative changes to improve the quality of such industry. Requires the Commission to report to the President and Congress not later than one year after enactment of this Act on its findings, conclusion, and recommendations. Terminates the Commission 30 days after such report. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1984.

Bill· SS. 1628 (98th)reported

Erie Canal Maintenance Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1983

Erie Canal Maintenance Act of 1983 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to maintain and rehabilitate the New York State Barge Canal. Requires the State of New York to operate the canal and to pay at least one-half of its annual cost. Defines the New York State Barge Canal for the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 1624 (98th)open

Merchant Marine Revitalization Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1983

Merchant Marine Revitalization Act of 1983 - Title I: Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983 - Requires that, by 1984, five percent of all bulk cargoes imported into or exported from the United States by water be carried on U.S.-flag ships. Requires yearly one percent increases until the percentage of bulk cargoes carried on U.S.-flag ships reaches 20 percent. Provides for credit to importers and exporters for the use of U.S.-flag ships for the transportation of bulk cargoes between foreign ports. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide relief from the requirements of this Act upon a finding that U.S.-flag ships are not available within guideline rates. Sets forth factors which the Secretary shall consider in determining the extent of relief granted. Requires the Secretary to establish and publish guideline rates for the carriage of bulk cargoes subject to this Act. Requires the Secretary to assure that such rates take into account certain objectives. Requires the Secretary, in order to establish guideline rates, to estimate the current cost of operating U.S.-flag ships in the foreign bulk trades of the United States and of constructing such ships. Requires such cost estimates to be published within six months after enactment of this Act. Requires such estimates to be revised annually. Requires that such rates: (1) be reviewed and adjusted at least annually; (2) not reflect costs greater than the estimated current costs; and (3) be the maximum rates which may be charged for the charter of U.S.-flag ships for the transportation of bulk cargoes governed by this Act. Requires the Secretary to establish and publish interim guideline rates in the first calendar year following the enactment of this Act. Sets forth factors to be taken into account in determining such rates. Requires the Secretary to appoint and consult with an advisory committee to establish and review U.S.-flag ship operating costs, shipyard construction costs, guideline rates, and regulations. Requires anyone engaged in importing or exporting bulk commodities in U.S. foreign commerce whose business volume exceeds $1,000,000 annually to report to the Secretary on the percentages of such person's exports and imports carried on U.S.-flag ships. Requires anyone who fails to transport the required percentage of U.S. bulk cargoes to use exclusively U.S. flag ships until the deficiency has been recouped, unless Secretarial relief has been granted. Establishes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Sets forth procedures for the investigation, prosecution, and judicial review of violations of this Act. Title II: United States-Flag Ship Use Incentive Tax Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for ten percent of the qualified increased shipping costs where importers and exporters use U.S.-flag ships. Provides for carryover of such credit for up to three years. Title III: Shipyard Facilities Capital Construction Fund Act of 1983 - Amends the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to include as eligible for the establishment of a capital construction fund in the Treasury the construction, reconstruction, or repair of a shipyard facility in the United States.

Bill· SS. 1621 (98th)referred

Commercial Aircraft Fire Safety Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1983

Commercial Aircraft Fire Safety Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require fire equipment on certain passenger-carrying aircraft in the lavatory and galley areas.

Bill· HRH.R. 3572 (98th)open

A bill to amend section 103(e)(4) of title 23, United States Code, to extend the deadline for withdrawal of interstate routes and approval of substitute projects in certain cases.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1983

Includes under the extended deadline for which the Secretary of Transportation may approve substitute projects on or the withdrawal of routes from the Interstate System any route upon which the Secretary, on August 18, 1980, imposed conditions on approval of the withdrawal of such route to protect a water supply source.

Bill· SS. 1616 (98th)open

Government-Impelled Cargo Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1983

Government-Impelled Cargo Act of 1983 - Requires that all waterborne cargo affecting the national security of the United States be transported in U.S.-flag vessels. Requires transportation in such vessels of 50 percent of cargo not affecting the national security, where the government is involved directly. Makes certain exceptions when no U.S.-flag vessel is available at competitive rates, and when a declared emergency exists. Sets forth directives for agency compliance with this Act and repeals specified laws to conform to its provisions. Establishes a similar requirement where the governments involvement is indirect, consisting of financial assistance used to pay for at least half of the cargo or for any of the foreign charges.

Bill· SS. 1617 (98th)referred

Maritime Agreements Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1983

Maritime Agreements Act of 1983 - Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to prohibit the United States from entering into intergovernmental maritime agreements that provide for or limit access to liner cargo in foreign commerce, unless specified conditions are met to promote the interests of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Maritime Industry Advisory Committee to advise on the negotiation and implementation of such agreements. Requires the Committee to submit a report annually to the Secretary containing its recommendations on such agreements. Declares that such agreements are presumed to be in furtherance of national policy whenever foreign nations operate to exclude or otherwise discriminate against United States-flag operators in reciprocal trades with the United States. Requires such agreements to protect and further the opportunity of United States liner operators to participate as cross traders in international liner trades.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 142 (98th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for a uniform symbol of identification, specifically the International Symbol of Access, to be used either on special license plates or on dashboard placards of vehicles carrying handicapped persons desiring the use of special parking privileges, and that all States be encouraged to honor this uniform symbol and grant reciprocity between the several States to those persons displaying this symbol and properly using the parking spaces reserved for handicapped persons.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1983

Expresses the sense of Congress that the States should: (1) adopt the International Symbol of Access to identify vehicles carrying the physically handicapped and grant only to such vehicles access to special parking privileges; and (2) enter into agreements of reciprocity relating to special parking privileges granted to handicapped persons.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 52 (98th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for a uniform symbol of identification, specifically the International Symbol of Access, to be used either on special license plates or on dashboard placards of vehicles carrying handicapped persons desiring the use of special parking privileges, and that all States be encouraged to honor this uniform symbol and grant reciprocity between the several States to those persons displaying this symbol and properly using the parking spaces reserved for handicapped persons.

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1983

Expresses the sense of Congress that the States should: (1) adopt the International Symbol of Access to identify vehicles carrying the physically handicapped and grant only to such vehicles access to special parking privileges; and (2) enter into agreements of reciprocity relating to special parking privileges granted to handicapped persons.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 51 (98th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the fifty States and the District of Columbia should establish a program for the mutual recognition of the identification systems used by other states to indicate which vehicles are allowed to park in spaces reserved for the disabled.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1983

Expresses the sense of Congress that the States (including the District of Columbia), working through the National Governors' Association, should establish a cooperative program to mutually recognize the legitimate parking privileges of the disabled and handicapped.

Bill· HRH.R. 3483 (98th)open

Child Highway Safety Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1983

Child Highway Safety Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to States which establish and implement child passenger safety programs and child pedestrian safety programs. Sets forth eligibility requirements for such grants and minimum standards for such programs. Requires the Secretary to carry out evaluation, research, and demonstration projects concerning child passenger safety and child pedestrian safety. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund for the six-fiscal-year period ending September 30, 1989. Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to direct the Secretary to promulgate a Federal motor vehicle standard requiring manufacturers of passenger motor vehicles to install anchorages, or provide for such installation, for child restraint systems.

Bill· HRH.R. 3486 (98th)referred

Maritime Safety Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1983

Maritime Safety Act of 1983 - Prohibits vessels subject to Coast Guard inspection from being operated without such inspection. Subjects violators to fines under various Federal laws. Requires vessel owners, operators, or agents to notify the Coast Guard about any vessel that may have been lost or imperiled. Subjects violators to fines. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to contract with specified U.S. shipowners for installation of a marine satellite telecommunications system. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 and 1986. Subjects all acts of marine incompetency or misconduct committed by licensed personnel to Coast Guard jurisdiction.

Bill· SS. 1575 (98th)referred

National Bridge Improvement Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1983

National Bridge Improvement Act of 1983 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to revise the highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation program to concentrate Federal funding on bridges most in need of replacement and rehabilitation. Requires the establishment of guidelines for the distribution of such funds throughout the States. Directs the Secretary to review each State's compliance with national bridge inspection standards and to revise such standards to decrease the maximum time lapse between inspections. Declares that the Secretary, by January 1, 1984, shall implement a plan of action designed to achieve full compliance by State and local governments with national bridge inspection standards. Directs the Secretary to inventory all bridges maintained by Federal agencies. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the administrative actions taken under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 3447 (98th)open

Maritime Dry Bulk Trade and Revitalization Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1983

Maritime Dry Bulk Trade and Revitalization Act - Directs the Secretary of the Department in which the Maritime Administration is operating to negotiate a Governing International Maritime Agreement with each nation with which the United States traded a specified amount of dry bulk cargo in 1980. Directs the Secretary to also negotiate such an agreement with nations whose U.S. trade was less than the specified amount if such a nation asks to negotiate an agreement. Lists the essential provisions of a Governing International Maritime Agreement. Directs the Secretary to enter into such an agreement with any group of nations which desires to execute the agreement on a regional basis. Prohibits such an agreement from becoming effective until 60 days after it is transmitted to Congress. Sets forth the procedures for a congressional veto of such an agreement. Prohibits a non-national-flag ship from transporting dry bulk cargo with a trading partner except as authorized by the Governing International Maritime Agreement. Provides that five years after enactment of this Act: (1) non-national-flag ships not documented under the laws of a trading partner are prohibited from transporting dry bulk cargo; and (2) such ships documented under the laws of a trading partner are authorized to transport dry bulk cargo between the United States and any nation not a party to such an agreement. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of the Treasury to implement procedures to insure that non-national-flag ships do not transport bulk cargo in excess of the authorized amount. Directs the Secretary to establish an advisory committee to assist in implementing this Act. Requires it to report annually to Congress on its activities. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress annually on actions taken pursuant to this Act.

Bill· SS. 1554 (98th)reported

Inland Waterway Improvement and Cost Recovery Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1983

Inland Waterway Improvement and Cost Recovery Act of 1983 - Directs the Secretary of the Army to levy ton-mile fees on commercial waterway transportation on the inland waterway system. Sets forth criteria by which fees shall be established. Directs the Secretary of the Army to adjust such fees at least every five years on the basis of: (1) anticipated Tennessee Valley Authority and Army Corps of Engineers expenditures for the inland waterway system; (2) corrections for actual expenditures and amounts recovered; (3) the expected volume of commercial traffic; and (4) any other factors that the Secretary finds reasonable and equitable. Authorizes the Secretary to levy congestion fees, designed to reduce delays, on all users of specified facilities. Requires collected fees to be credited to the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and made available for making capital improvements and operation and maintenance expenditures on the inland waterway system. Permits the Secretary, for the purposes of developing fee schedules and determining violations of this Act, to require specified information from any person engaged in commercial waterway transportation. Increases to $200,000 the maximum fine for vessel owners who refuse to furnish required statements of business on navigable waters to the Secretary. Sets forth civil penalties for failure to pay user fees. Sets forth the percentages of expenditures for inland waterway project operation and maintenance and construction and rehabilitation which shall be assigned to commercial waterway transportation. Amends the Inland Waterways Revenue Act of 1978 to eliminate provisions which made amounts in the Inland Waterways Trust Fund available for expenditures for navigation construction and rehabilitation projects on inland waterways. Permits the Secretary to determine the interest rate used on any unrecovered balance of fees. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to study, plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain new improvements, rehabilitations, and modifications of existing improvements on the inland waterway system. Requires submission to Congress of a final environmental impact statement and a statement of the Secretary's compliance with certain environmental statutes, prior to initiation of any such construction. Exempts such environmental impact statements from judicial review under any law. Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate and revise regulations and guidelines to govern programs authorized by this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

Law· SS. 1546 (98th)enacted

Deepwater Port Act Amendments of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1983

Deepwater Port Act Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 to define an "application" as any application submitted under such Act for a license for the ownership, construction, and operation of a deepwater port. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to issue a license for the ownership, construction, and operation of a deepwater port (currently, authorizes the Secretary to issue, transfer, amend, or renew such licenses). Authorizes the Secretary, at the request of the licensee, to transfer or amend such licenses after reasonable public notice and an opportunity to comment and upon the Secretary making a certain determination. Requires licenses issued under such Act to be uniform, if practicable. Provides a procedure for achieving such uniformity. Directs that licenses issued under such Act shall remain in effect until revoked by the Secretary or until surrendered by the licensee (currently, such licenses are for a term not to exceed 20 years, with possible renewal). Requires the Secretary at the request of the licensee to review any regulation or any provision or condition of any license to determine if it is cost-effective and necessary to meet the objectives of such Act. Requires the Secretary to correct or rescind non-conforming regulations and license conditions. Requires the Secretary to include any action taken under this section in the annual report to Congress required by such Act. Requires licensees under such Act to operate as common carriers and to accept, transport, or convey without discrimination all oil delivered to the port according to its license. Authorizes licensees to base rates for transportation, storage, and other services on competition, market conditions, and the ability to maintain the economic viability of such port. Provides for remedial action by the Secretary against licensees not in compliance with such rate and discrimination requirements, including the suspension and termination of noncompliant licensees. Repeals the Deepwater Port Liability Fund. Requires all assets of such Fund to be paid to the State deepwater port regulatory agency of the adjacent coastal State which is nearest to the deepwater port where such fees were initially collected. Requires the Secretary to determine the amount of claims outstanding against the Fund within 90 days and to withhold a sufficient reserve from Fund assets to pay these claims. Makes conforming amendments to substitute the revolving fund established under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for the Deepwater Port Liability Fund, in order to fund oil spill clean-up at deepwater ports. Declares that the owner and operator of a vessel shall be jointly and severally liable, without regard to fault, for cleanup costs and damages that result from oil spills within any safety zone, except when such vessel is moored at a deepwater port. Prohibits imposing liability with respect to damages claimed by a damaged party (caused by oil spills) if the owner or operator of a vessel, the licensee, or the United States, can show that such damage was caused solely by the negligence of such party. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for a revolving fund to carry out oil and other hazardous materials discharge clean-up at deepwater ports (currently, such clean up is funded by the Deepwater Port Liability Fund). Prohibits deepwater ports licensed under the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 from permitting certain foreign vessels from calling at or utilizing such ports (except for force majeure situations), unless the vessel owner or operator has designated an agent in the United States for receipt of service of process for any claim or legal proceeding resulting from activities of the vessel while located within the safety zone.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 167 (98th)passed

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government take all necessary steps to promote travel to the United States by foreign visitors during the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1984 Louisiana World Exhibition, to inform such visitors of recreational and commercial opportunities throughout the United States, and to facilitate their entry into and travel within this country.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1983

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Commerce should: (1) encourage foreign nationals to attend the 1984 Olympic Games and the Louisiana World Exposition; (2) implement a plan to interest foreign nationals visiting these events in other U.S. recreational and commercial activities; (3) consult with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney General to develop and implement before a specified date a national plan to consolidate inspection functions for such foreign travelers; and (4) assist, pursuant to the International Travel Act of 1961, State and local governments and other private and public entities to facilitate and encourage travel by such foreign nationals throughout the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 3399 (98th)open

Maritime Redevelopment Bank Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1983

Maritime Redevelopment Bank Act of 1983 - Title I: Maritime Redevelopment Bank - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to establish a government corporation named the Maritime Redevelopment Bank of the United States as an independent agency under the policy guidance of the Secretary of Transportation. Declares the purpose of such Bank to promote private investment in maritime enterprise in furtherance of the economic, trade, and national security interests of the United States. Sets forth the credit functions of such Bank. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to transfer specified sums to the Bank as paid-in capital. Authorizes appropriations as may be necessary to replenish trust funds transferred to, and established by such Bank or for payment of its operating expenses. Terminates the functions of such Bank on September 30, 1993. Title II: Sealift Mobility Augmentation and Shipbuilding Base Maintenance - Directs the Secretary, with the advice of and in coordination with the Secretary of the Navy, to prepare and periodically revise a sealift mobility augmentation and shipbuilding mobilization base maintenance plan and program. Requires the Secretary to determine the need to: (1) encourage commercial vessel construction in domestic shipyards to provide adequate sealift mobility capability; and (2) maintain an adequate shipbuilding and ship repair mobilization base. Sets forth factors and circumstances under which the Secretary may permit foreign construction of vessels. Directs the Maritime Redevelopment Bank to undertake a liner fleet replacement and sealift augmentation program. Requires all vessels replaced under such program to be constructed in domestic shipyards. Directs the Bank to implement a trade-in/trade-out program. Authorizes the Bank to accept obsolete vessels for trade-in in exchange for allowance for credit from Bank funds to offset the purchase price of new vessels constructed under such program. Amends the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 to direct the Secretary to periodically survey the physical condition and suitability for reactivation of vessels maintained in the National Defense Reserve Fleet and to scrap or sell vessels deemed unsuitable for commercial or military purposes.

Bill· SS. 1504 (98th)open

A bill to provide for protection of historic shipwrecks, structures, and artifacts located on a seabed or in the subsoil of the lands beneath waters of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1983

Provides that the United States relinquishes to the respective States all right, title, and interest of the United States with respect to historical shipwrecks and structures on the seabed or in the subsoil of lands beneath the navigable waters within the boundaries of such States. Provides that the U.S. maritime law of salvage shall not apply to such shipwrecks or structures.

Bill· HRH.R. 3332 (98th)referred

A bill to prohibit Conrail from taking actions to damage its rail facilities and equipment before final disposition or sale of the interest of the United States in the Corporation.

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1983

Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to prohibit the Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) from taking any action which would damage its rail facilities or equipment before final disposition or sale of the interest of the United States in the Corporation.

Bill· HRH.R. 3289 (98th)open

A bill to establish a commission to study defense-related aspects of the United States merchant marine.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1983

Establishes the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense to study the capability of the U.S. merchant marine to transport cargo necessary to the national defense during a period of war or national emergency. Directs the Commission to report to Congress and the President within nine months on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Terminates such Commission 90 days after the report is submitted. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 3288 (98th)open

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to use certain lands in connection with the navigation project for Manteo (Shallowbag) Bay, North Carolina.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1983

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to use land within the boundaries of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge in connection with the navigation project for Manteo (Shallowbag) Bay, North Carolina.

Bill· SS. 1461 (98th)reported

A bill to declare the Port of Houston Authority Bridge over Greens Bayou, Texas, to be for all purposes a "lawful bridge" as defined in "An Act to provide for the alteration of certain bridges over navigable waters of the United States, for the apportionment of the cost of such alterations between the United States and the owners of such bridges, and for other purposes" approved June 21, 1940 (33 U.S.C. 511 et seq.).

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1983

Declares the Port of Houston Authority Bridge over Greens Bayou, Texas, to be for all purposes a "lawful bridge" as defined in a specified Act which provides for the alteration of certain bridges over navigable waters of the United States and for the apportionment of the cost of such alterations between the United States and the owners of such bridges. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to reimburse the bridge owner for work done prior to the date of enactment of this Act which, if done after enactment of this Act, would have been the responsibility of the United States.

Bill· SS. 1445 (98th)open

Multimodal Transportation Improvement Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1983

Multimodal Transportation Improvement Act of 1983 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the transfer of customs duties to specified transportation trust funds based on cargo-ton-miles traveled within the United States. Specifies such trust funds as the Highway Trust Fund and the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Establishes in the Treasury the Navigable Waterways Trust Fund and the Railroad Trust Fund.

Bill· SS. 1441 (98th)referred

A bill to require certain safety equipment on vessels and mobile offshore drilling units, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1983

Requires certain vessels in ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service to: (1) provide a flotation device, light, and whistle for each life preserver and exposure suit carried; and (2) ensure that crewmembers wear exposure suits in at least one fire and boat drill each month. Requires specified mobile oil-drilling units to: (1) carry an exposure suit and fully-equipped life preserver for each person onboard; (2) have exposure suits at watch and work stations; and (3) provide boat drills at least once a month. Sets forth required components for exposure suits and exempts certain vessels from provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 3250 (98th)open

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish national child passenger restraint requirements.

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1983

(Reporeted to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 98-491) Establishes national child passenger restraint requirements for motor vehicles. Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from approving Federal-aid highway projects in any State which does not comply with such requirements.

Bill· HRH.R. 3260 (98th)open

Single-line Prohibition Extension Amendment-Motor Carriers of Property

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1983

Single-line Prohibition Extension Amendment - Motor Carriers of Property - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to extend until July 1, 1986, the prohibition with respect to discussion among or voting by motor carriers of property on single-line rates.

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