Transport

A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to specify information which is to be included in manifests submitted for vessels and vehicles arriving in the United States from a contiguous country.

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1986

Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require specified information to be included in the manifests of cargo vessels of less than five tons arriving in the United States from a contiguous country. Makes available for public disclosure certain information contained in such manifests. Provides that such information shall not be made available for public disclosure if the Secretary of the Treasury makes a finding that disclosure will pose a threat of personal injury or property damage or such information must be kept secret for reasons of national defense or foreign policy. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to establish procedures to provide access to such manifests.

A bill to provide authorization of appropriations for activities of the United States Travel and Tourism Administration.

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1986

Amends the International Travel Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for the U.S. Travel and Tourism Administration for FY 1987 through 1989.

Liner Development Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1986

Liner Development Act of 1986 - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to authorize persons who qualify to enter into operating-differential subsidy contracts with the Secretary of Transportation. Authorizes any person currently under contract with the Secretary to have such contract amended to provide for the payment of such an operating-differential subsidy (ODS). Makes an owner or operator of a qualified vessel (certain liners) eligible to receive ODS payment if such vessel is operating in international trade on the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes certain other vessel owners or operators to file for an amended contract under this Act. Requires the Secretary, when entering into a contract or an amended contract under this Act, to provide that: (1) the contract vessel shall be manned exclusively by U.S. citizens; (2) such vessel shall be offered for enrollment in a sealift readiness program approved by the Secretary of Defense; and (3) the construction plan of vessels constructed after the enactment of this Act is reviewed by the Secretary of the Navy for possible equipment modification for purposes of national defense. Terminates each ODS contract and contract amendments 15 years after enactment of this Act, with possible 15-year renewals. Allows each such contract or amended contract to be further amended or rescinded only upon the mutual consent of the Secretary and the contractor. Requires liner vessels receiving ODS payments under this Act to operate only in international trade or in accordance with the Merchant Marine Act, 1936. Prohibits any liner vessel receiving ODS payments under this Act from also receiving payments under the Merchant Marine Act, 1936. Outlines administrative provisions concerning such contracts and contract amendments. Requires the Secretary to employ a wage index, revised at least every two years, for the purpose of calculating ODS payments. Requires the Secretary to make such ODS payments on a monthly basis. Provides that the computation of ODS payments shall be determined by the numbers and ratings of U.S. officers and crews on qualified vessels. Prohibits any person who has entered into an ODS contract or contract amendment from directly or indirectly competing in international trade with any U.S.-built, U.S.-flag liner vessel which operated on an essential trade route, or service area to such route, in 1984, unless certain conditions are met. Allows such competition to occur if a rationalization agreement (a cooperative working arrangement using pooling or allocation of earnings, losses, or traffic) has been drawn up between such vessels. Provides for review and enforcement of such rationalization agreements by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Allows persons who have entered into ODS contracts or other such contracts under the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to file complaints with the FMC. Requires the FMC to establish an Arbitration Board to hear such complaints within 15 days after receiving such complaint. Outlines administrative procedures relating to the hearing and decision process of the Arbitration Board of the FMC. Establishes, three years after the enactment of this Act, the Maritime Policy Review Board. Requires such Board, within one year after its appointment, to report to the Congress on whether to continue provisions of this Act relating to rationalization agreements and complaint procedures. Authorizes the FMC to investigate and, if necessary, issue remedial orders proscribing any activity or practice by any person, foreign or domestic, or by any foreign government, which the Commission considers to be contrary to the purposes of this Act. Outlines civil penalties for any person failing to comply with remedial orders. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to include the purposes of this Act within such Act's declaration of policy and purposes. Provides for the waiver of certain restrictions (regarding transportation of Government cargoes) against vessels built or rebuilt outside the United States or documented under any foreign registry from operation in a specific trade route if every person operating a U.S.-flag liner vessel on such trade route agrees to waive such restrictions. Makes funds authorized or appropriated under the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 for the operation of liner vessels available to satisfy obligations under this Act. Authorizes certain persons operating steam-powered U.S.-flag vessels for a specified period to apply to the Secretary for a grant to repower such vessel with a diesel engine. Provides for resale to the Secretary of such vessels for their insurance value when the vessel reaches 25 years of age. Authorizes appropriations. Requires any vessel of which the Secretary has custody or title on the effective date of this Act to be made available for charter in seaworthy condition.

Liner Development Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1986

Liner Development Act of 1986 - Amends title VI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to authorize and direct the Secretary of Transportation to enter into operating-differential subsidy (ODS) contracts with certain U.S. citizens who qualify for such subsidies under provisions of this Act for the operation of qualified vessels in the international trade. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to amend existing ODS contracts to reflect changes brought about by this Act. Outlines: (1) administrative provisions regarding such ODS contracts; and (2) eligibility requirements for those U.S. citizens wishing to enter into such ODS contracts. Requires amendments in existing ODS contracts to reflect the increased wage-differential payments permitted in such contracts as provided by this Act. Specifies certain Federal laws which shall not apply to ODS contracts as amended. Provides that no amendment to an existing ODS contract shall be construed as a termination of any contract entered into under the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 or a release of any obligation of the United States under such contract. Limits U.S. liability for costs under certain amended ODS contracts to wage-differential costs. Defines such qualified vessels entitled to be operated under new and amended ODS contracts as certain kinds of liner vessels. Sets forth the terms and restrictions for new and amended ODS contracts, including: (1) the monthly payment of ODSs to contractors upon their verification of such amounts; (2) the determination of the amount of ODS to be paid to be based upon the numbers and ratings of U.S. officers and crews abroad such vessels; and (3) the requirement that all vessels under such contracts be manned by U.S. citizens and able to be converted into auxiliary naval vessels in time of war or national emergency. Provides for termination of ODS contracts after 15 years, with possible renewals for additional 15-year periods. Provides that all such ODS contracts or amended contracts can only be further amended or rescinded upon the mutual agreement of the Secretary and the contractor involved. Outlines: (1) application procedures for entering into ODS contracts; and (2) procedures amending existing ODS contracts to bring them into conformity with contract changes in wage-differential payments made under this Act. Outlines terms and restrictions concerning the payment of subsidies by the Secretary to a contractor under an ODS contract. Limits, with exceptions, the amount of ODS payable annually to each contractor. Bases the amount of ODS payments to a contractor on the actual number of ship-years of operation by such contractor during that year. Outlines alternatives for operators of smaller liner vessels (those operators with fewer than ten qualified vessels) who may receive smaller ODS payments due to the increase in ODS payments to large liner operators brought about by this Act. Allows such smaller operators, as part of such alternatives, to: (1) continue to receive their present ODS payments for an extended period of time; (2) receive a large, additional lump-sum ODS payment; and (3) if they so choose, sell their liners to the U.S. Government for placement in the Ready Reserve Fleet. Declares that there should be authorized and appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this Act.

Liner Development Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1986

Liner Development Act of 1986 - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to enter into operating-differential subsidy (ODS) contracts with certain U.S. citizens for the operation of qualified vessels in the international trade. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to amend existing ODS contracts to reflect changes brought about by this Act. Outlines administrative provisions regarding such ODS contracts. Outlines: (1) eligibility requirements for ODS contracts with the Secretary; and (2) procedures for entering into such contracts, requiring any operator to apply within 120 days after enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary to award and enter into an ODS contract with a qualified applicant within 270 days after enactment of this Act. Outlines procedures for amending existing ODS contracts to reflect the changes brought about by this Act. Requires any operator wishing to amend its contract to notify the Secretary of such intention within one year after enactment of this Act. Prohibits any such amendments from taking effect prior to 270 days after enactment of this Act. Sets forth the terms and restrictions for new ODS contracts and amendments to existing contracts; including: (1) monthly payment of ODS by the Secretary upon contractor verification of such amounts; (2) the determination of ODS payments based upon the numbers and ratings of U.S. officers and crews aboard such vessels; and (3) the requirement that, all such vessels be manned by U.S. citizens and be able to be converted into naval auxiliary vessels in time of war or national emergency. Provides for the payment of a prorated ODS if there is an insufficient amount of total ODS funds. Provides that all ODS contracts and amended contracts under this Act can only be further amended or rescinded upon the mutual agreement of the Secretary and the contractor involved. Provides for the termination of such contracts 15 years after the enactment of this Act, with possible renewals for additional 15-year periods. Defines "qualified vessels" to mean certain liner vessels. Limits, with exceptions, the amount of ODS payable annually to each contractor. Gives priority in the awarding of ODS contracts to operators who in 1985 operated fewer than ten qualified vessels, such priority ending when the operator achieves 12 qualified vessels under contract. Bases the amount of all ODS payments made to contractors under this Act on the actual number of ship-years of operation by a contractor during that year. Gives the Secretary of Transportation (currently the Secretary of Commerce) authority to allow an operator receiving ODS payments to construct, reconstruct, or acquire vessels in a foreign shipyard, under certain conditions. Ratifies all action taken by the Secretary of Transportation with respect to ODS contracts entered into before February 1, 1986, for liner vessels. Directs the Secretary to refrain from further actions regarding the operation of liner vessels until the operators requesting such action conform their ODS contracts to the changes made under this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

Liner Development Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1986

Liner Development Act of 1986 - Amends title VI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to authorize and direct the Secretary of Transportation to enter into operating-differential subsidy (ODS) contracts with certain U.S. citizens who qualify for such subsidies under provisions of this Act for the operation of qualified vessels in the international trade. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to amend existing ODS contracts to reflect changes brought about by this Act. Outlines: (1) administrative provisions regarding such ODS contracts; and (2) eligibility requirements for those U.S. citizens wishing to enter into such ODS contracts. Requires amendments in existing ODS contracts to reflect the increased wage-differential payments permitted in such contracts as provided by this Act. Specifies certain Federal laws which shall not apply to ODS contracts as amended. Provides that no amendment to an existing ODS contract shall be construed as a termination of any contract entered into under the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 or a release of any obligation of the United States under such contract. Limits U.S. liability for costs under certain amended ODS contracts to wage-differential costs. Defines such qualified vessels entitled to be operated under new and amended ODS contracts as certain kinds of liner vessels. Sets forth the terms and restrictions for new and amended ODS contracts, including: (1) the monthly payment of ODSs to contractors upon their verification of such amounts; (2) the determination of the amount of ODS to be paid to be based upon the numbers and ratings of U.S. officers and crews aboard such vessels; and (3) the requirement that all vessels under such contracts be manned by U.S. citizens and able to be converted into auxiliary naval vessels in time of war or national emergency. Provides for termination of ODS contracts after 15 years, with possible renewals for additional 15-year periods. Provides that all such ODS contracts or amended contracts can only be further amended or rescinded upon the mutual agreement of the Secretary and the contractor involved. Outlines: (1) application procedures for entering into ODS contracts; and (2) procedures amending existing ODS contracts to bring them into conformity with contract changes in wage-differential payments made under this Act. Outlines terms and restrictions concerning the payment of subsidies by the Secretary to a contractor under an ODS contract. Limits, with exceptions, the amount of ODS payable annually to each contractor. Bases the amount of ODS payments to a contractor on the actual number of ship-years of operation by such contractor during that year. Declares that there should be authorized and appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this Act.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit domestic air carriers from providing alcoholic beverages on domestic and international flights to persons under 21 years of age.

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1986

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit air carriers from providing alcoholic beverages to individuals under 21 years of age. Imposes a civil penalty for a violation of such proscription.

proposition de loi concernant l'aide médicale urgente et les transports sanitaires

France · Senate · 8 April 1986

Koordinierung der IC-Anschlüsse in Bremen mit dem ÖPNV (G-SIG: 10044032)

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 April 1986

A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Act of 1985 to exempt certain railroad retirement benefits from sequestration or reduction under an order issued by the President under section 252 of such Act.

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1986

Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to exempt from any benefit reduction under such Act the dual benefits payments account in the Treasury (60-0111-0-1-601) pertaining to certain railroad retirement benefits. Applies such exemption to fiscal years beginning FY 1987.

Trucking Competition Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1986

Trucking Competition Act of 1986 - Eliminates Interstate Commerce Commission jurisdiction over motor common carriers of property but temporarily retains such jurisdiction over: (1) motor common carriers of household goods; and (2) motor common carriers of property with regard to certification permits and tariffs. Terminates on July 1, 1987, Commission jurisdiction to prescribe rates for certain carriers who violate Commission rate criteria. Provides that all shipments over 100 pounds moved in interstate commerce shall be accompanied by a master shipping document presenting the terms and conditions of the transportation services provided. Directs the Commission to prescribe the minimum requirements of shipping documents. Terminates as of July 1, 1990, the excess tariff charge liability of motor common carriers of property whose rates are set collectively. Establishes in the Department of Transportation the Motor Carrier Administration to be headed by an Administrator (appointed by the President) who shall report directly to the Secretary of Transportation. Creates the position of Deputy Administrator to be appointed by the Secretary. Confers upon the Administrator duties and powers related to motor carriers and motor carrier safety under specified law. States that a decision of the Administrator implementing duties involving notice and hearing requirements is administratively final. Creates within the Motor Carrier Administration an Office of Small Business and Consumer Assistance. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to require motor carriers of property (other than household goods) to file annual business reports. Confers jurisdiction upon the Secretary over safety, insurance, cargo liability, and State rules affecting motor carriers of property and passengers operating in interstate or foreign commerce. Directs the Secretary to consolidate within the Department of Transportation motor carrier research, planning, and safety programs. Eliminates the environmental restoration requirement of the Motor Carrier Act. Preempts State economic regulations regarding interstate or intrastate rates, routes, or services of commercial vehicles transporting property (except household goods) in interstate commerce. Prohibits State imposition of discriminatory or retaliatory taxes against interstate trucking companies. Requires the Secretary to issue uniform standards applicable to State regulation of interstate motor carriers. Prohibits the States from imposing administrative requirements which violate the Federal standards. Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to expand highway access to large trucks (trailers or semitrailer configurations). Authorizes the Secretary to take action to respond to unfair practices against U.S. motor carriers of property by a contiguous foreign country. Terminates after September 30, 1987, Commission jurisdiction over motor carriers of property (except carriers of household goods and of property which set rates under agreements exempt from antitrust laws). Transfers to the Department of Transportation on October 1, 1987, Commission authority over motor carriers of property (except household goods) regarding safety fitness determination, insurance requirements, cargo liability, certification, and permits. Directs the Secretary to establish safety fitness requirements and to maintain safety compliance records over certain commercial motor vehicles and motor carriers in interstate commerce. Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to increase amounts authorized for motor carrier safety programs for FY 1987 and 1988. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 and 1990. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct studies regarding: (1) the productivity, safety, and economic condition of owner-operators in the motor carrier industry; and (2) cargo liability requirements applicable to motor carriers of property and freight forwarders. Requires the Secretary to submit a report regarding such studies to the President and to the Congress.

Conrail Privatization Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 25 March 1986

Conrail Privatization Act of 1986 - Establishes a Conrail Sale Board (chaired by the Secretary of Transportation) to prepare and issue a Request for Bids for the sale of Conrail (Consolidated Rail Corporation) common stock. Prescribes guidelines for the Request for Bids procedure and the financial restructuring of Conrail. Confers original and exclusive jurisdiction upon a special three-judge Federal district court over any suits regarding actions taken either by such Board or under this Act. Repeals certain Federal law regarding the sale of the Federal interest in Conrail common stock. Makes inapplicable to the sale of Conrail common stock provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 requiring all Federal agencies to include an environmental impact statement in any proposed major Federal action.

Conrail Public Sale Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 25 March 1986

Conrail Public Sale Act of 1986 - Title I: Amendments to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 and the Northeast Rail Service Act of 1981 - Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to terminate the authority of the United States Railway Association (the Association) to purchase certain Conrail stock. Releases any Conrail director from liability for implementing in good faith the sale of the Federal interest in Conrail common stock to the Conrail Acquisition Corporation, Inc. (Purchaser). Directs the Secretary of Transportation to execute and deliver Purchase Agreements on behalf of the United States no later than ten days following the date of enactment of this Act. Prescribes guidelines for: (1) the sale of Conrail; (2) the cancellation of Conrail debt and preferred stock; (3) public interest covenants; (4) accounting determinations; (5) the Purchaser and transactions involving Conrail; and (6) capital stock. Makes Conrail responsible for funding all labor protection benefits after the closing date, and absolves the United States from any liability for such benefits after that date. Amends the Northeast Rail Service Act of 1981 to confer jurisdiction upon a special Federal district court (established by the judicial panel on multi-district litigation) to hear civil actions relating to the Conrail sale. Provides that, with certain exceptions, no persons connected with the Conrail ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) shall be subject to any fiduciary obligation or fiduciary civil liability for actions pertaining to the Purchase Agreements or disposition of Conrail Equity Corporation assets. Deems as qualified under the Internal Revenue Code any Conrail ESOP maintained or adopted in implementing the Purchase Agreements. States that the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 (including State laws and certain Federal approval requirements) shall not apply to implementation of the Purchase Agreements through: (1) the sale or contribution of securities by the Purchaser or Conrail to fulfill arrangements with Conrail employees; or (2) the distribution of shares from Conrail employee stock ownership plans. Title II: Technical and Conforming Amendments and Repeals - Makes technical and conforming amendments to various laws affected by this Act. Title III: Revenue Provisions - Provides guidelines for the tax treatment of Conrail after the closing date. Specifies the earnings and profits which Conrail shall be deemed to have accumulated as of the closing date. Closes the Conrail taxable year upon the closing date. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Retains the common carrier status of Conrail after the sale. Provides that purchase of Conrail stock shall not be the sole basis of a determination that a purchaser has become a common carrier by railroad under Federal law.

A bill to provide for the distribution to Amtrak of 50 percent of the funds received by the United States for any sale of Conrail.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1986

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to deposit 50 percent of Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) common stock sale proceeds into a Treasury account earmarked for payment to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) according to a specified schedule.

A bill amending title 46, United States Code, to require inspection by the Coast Guard of fishing vessels, to require certain safety equipment to be aboard such vessels, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1986

Amends Federal shipping provisions to direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to prescribe regulations requiring all fishing vessels to be equipped with: (1) an emergency radio beacon; (2) liferafts or lifeboats; and (3) survival suits. Directs the Secretary to prescribe additional regulations requiring such fishing vessels to be certified as stable by a marine surveyor when entering into a fishery which requires significant changes in equipment or operational techniques from those previously employed by the vessel operator.

Stationierung und Lagerung von Cruise-Missiles im Hunsrück (Rheinland-Pfalz) (G-SIG: 10003921)

Germany · German Bundestag · 20 March 1986

Stationierungsorte, Transport und Transportwege, Informierung der Bundesregierung durch die USA, Lagerplatz der Spezialtransportfahrzeuge

Dublin Transport Authority Bill, 1985: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 1986

Question put: "That the words proposed to be deleted stand".

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve safety on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways by transferring rearward, to other internal axle groups, a part of the load weight carried on the steering axle of a three axle truck-tractor and triaxle semi-trailer.

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1986

Amends Federal law regarding vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate System to prohibit the apportionment of Federal funds to any State which prohibits vehicles with certain triaxle weights from using the national Interstate System within its boundaries. Authorizes such highways to be used by vehicles with two consecutive sets of tandem and triaxles carrying a gross load of 70,000 pounds if the distance between such axles meets certain measurements. Exempts a group of three or more consecutive axles from specified tandem axle requirements.

Conrail Public Sale Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1986

Conrail Public Sale Act of 1986 - Title I: Amendments to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 and the Northeast Rail Service Act of 1981 - Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to terminate the authority of the United States Railway Association (the Association) to purchase certain Conrail stock. Releases any Conrail director from liability for implementing in good faith the sale of the Federal interest in Conrail common stock to the Conrail Acquisition Corporation, Inc. (Purchaser). Directs the Secretary of Transportation to execute and deliver Purchase Agreements on behalf of the United States no later than ten days following the date of enactment of this Act. Prescribes guidelines for: (1) the sale of Conrail; (2) the cancellation of Conrail debt and preferred stock; (3) public interest covenants; (4) accounting determinations; (5) the Purchaser and transactions involving Conrail; and (6) capital stock. Makes Conrail responsible for funding all labor protection benefits after the closing date, and absolves the United States from any liability for such benefits after that date. Amends the Northeast Rail Service Act of 1981 to confer jurisdiction upon a special Federal district court (established by the judicial panel on multi-district litigation) to hear civil actions relating to the Conrail sale. Provides that, with certain exceptions, no persons connected with the Conrail ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) shall be subject to any fiduciary obligation or fiduciary civil liability for actions pertaining to the Purchase Agreements or disposition of Conrail Equity Corporation assets. Deems as qualified under the Internal Revenue Code any Conrail ESOP maintained or adopted in implementing the Purchase Agreements. States that the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 (including State laws and certain Federal approval requirements) shall not apply to implementation of the Purchase Agreements through: (1) the sale or contribution of securities by the Purchaser or Conrail to fulfill arrangements with Conrail employees; or (2) the distribution of shares from Conrail employee stock ownership plans. Title II: Technical and Conforming Amendments and Repeals - Makes technical and conforming amendments to various laws affected by this Act. Title III: Revenue Provisions - Provides guidelines for the tax treatment of Conrail after the closing date. Specifies the earnings and profits which Conrail shall be deemed to have accumulated as of the closing date. Closes the Conrail taxable year upon the closing date. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Retains the common carrier status of Conrail after the sale. Provides that purchase of Conrail stock shall not be the sole basis of a determination that a purchaser has become a common carrier by railroad under Federal law.

A bill authorizing natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline safety programs for fiscal year 1987, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1986

Amends the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 to authorize grants and appropriations for FY 1987 for natural gas pipeline safety programs. Amends the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979 to authorize appropriations for FY 1987 for hazardous liquid pipeline safety programs. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pipeline safety user fee schedule.

A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to review minimum standards governing aircraft safety and revise such standards as necessary to ensure aviation safety, to increase civil penalties for violations of aviation safety regulations, and to state the sense of Congress that all aircraft in the domestic fleet should be reinspected and recertified.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1986

Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to review (and revise if necessary) the minimum safety standards governing commercial aircraft. Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to increase from $1,000 to $10,000 the civil penalty for certain safety violations of such Act or of its regulations by persons operating aircraft for the carriage of persons or property for compensation or hire. Provides a civil penalty of $1,000 for safety violations relating to notification of proposed construction of structures which could pose a hazard to air navigation. (Current law provides only for a criminal penalty.) Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that each aircraft operated in domestic or foreign air transportation should be reinspected and recertified under such Act to ensure flight safety.

Auswirkungen der Liberalisierung im Güterkraftverkehr auf die Verkehrssicherheit (G-SIG: 10003894)

Germany · German Bundestag · 17 March 1986

Sicherheitsstandards für LKW in den europäischen Nachbarstaaten, Unfallursachen bei LKW-Unfällen, Erfahrungen in den USA mit Liberalisierungsmaßnahmen, Haltung des Bundesverkehrsministers Dr. Dollinger, zur Verkehrssicherheit, Förderung des Güterkombiverkehrs bei gleichzeitiger Einführung einer Schwerverkehrsabgabe

Gesetzliche Regelung der Verlegung des Transports gefährlicher Güter von der Straße auf die Schiene angesichts der Beanstandungen bei den Kontrollen von Tankfahrzeugen (G-SIG: 10049748)

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 March 1986

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1986

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 1986 - Title I: Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1986 - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Account of the Highway Trust Fund for FY 1987 through 1990 for: (1) the Federal-aid Interstate primary program; (2) the Interstate substitution program; (3) the bridge replacement and rehabilitation program; (4) the territorial highway program for the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (5) the Federal Lands Highways Program; (6) highway safety programs; (7) highway safety research and development; (8) certain hazard elimination and highway-railroad grade crossing projects; (9) emergency relief projects; and (10) State highway departments. Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to repeal the authorization limitations for FY 1987 and 1988 for the commercial motor vehicle safety block grant program. Authorizes FY 1987 through 1990 appropriations for the Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety. Requires that the net income received by a State from right-of-way airspace shall be used by the State for eligible projects under the Federal-aid highway program. Merges interstate construction, interstate rehabilitation, and primary programs into a single program (the Interstate/Primary program). Authorizes States to allocate funds for any projects currently permitted under these programs. Eliminates the Federal-aid secondary and urban systems. Requires the repayment of Federal funds spent on construction items, materials, and rights-of-way on an Interstate or primary system if they are not applied to a transportation project within ten years. Sets forth apportionment and allocation guidelines for the Federal-aid system. Provides funding for both substitute highway and urban mass transit projects from the Highway Account of the Highway Trust Fund (thus eliminating the separate authorization for substitute transit projects). Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish Federal inspection procedures for construction performed by State highway departments upon the Federal-aid system. Repeals the proscription against the use of convict-produced materials in Federal-aid highway system construction projects. Reduces a State's apportionment for the Federal-aid Interstate-primary program if: (1) the State fails to certify that a maintenance program is in effect for the Interstate System; or (2) the Secretary determines that a State is not adequately maintaining the Interstate System. Declares certain State and local taxes ineligible for Federal reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program if they are assessed on construction materials to be incorporated into a federally-assisted project. Prohibits the use of Federal-aid funds for any costs caused by a State provision requiring wage rates to be higher than rates under the Davis-Bacon Act. Sets guidelines for the apportionment of sums and the Federal share payable for the Federal-aid highway program. Sets forth, with specified exceptions, a maximum 75 percent Federal share of construction costs for: (1) primary system highways other than Interstate highways; and (2) bridge replacement and rehabilitation (for which current law fixes an 80 percent share). Sets a 90 percent maximum Federal share for Interstate projects and an 85 percent maximum share of Interstate substitute projects. Limits the Federal share for emergency relief projects to the normal rate for a project on a system, except under certain circumstances when it may increase to 100 percent. Repeals the increased share of 100 percent for traffic control signalization substitution, pavement marking, and commuter carpooling and vanpooling projects. Expands the types of programs for which Federal funds are authorized to reimburse State relocation costs incurred by the relocation of utility facilities. Makes the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa eligible for Federal emergency relief funds for highway repair caused by certain catastrophic failures or natural disasters. Delineates conditions under which the Secretary is authorized to permit Federal participation in new toll road and ferryboat construction. Provides for funding of projects to eliminate hazards at railway-highway crossings. Provides guidelines under which the States and Federal agencies are directed to control outdoor advertising and junkyards in rural areas adjacent to the Federal-aid primary and Interstate systems. Makes certain apportioned funds available for implementation of the Strategic Highway Research Program. Requires the Secretary to develop criteria under which such funds shall be used to conduct research, development, and technology transfer determined to be strategically important to the national highway transportation system. Declares that no State matching share is required for such sums. Directs the Secretary to implement a transportation needs planning process with State and local officials only for urbanized areas of 200,000 (currently 50,000) population or more. Reduces from $10,000,000 to $2,500,000 the sums which the Secretary is authorized to deduct for the administration of highway construction skill improvement programs. Terminates such programs effective October 1, 1988. Amends the Federal highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation program to require States to maintain a current inventory of all bridges subject to the National Bridge Inspection Standards. Includes in the Federal bridge program only non-Interstate primary system bridges. Makes bridges on the Interstate system eligible for Federal funds under the Interstate/Primary program. Declares that the Federal-aid Interstate-primary program shall consist of projects for the construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of the primary and Interstate System, and requires the Secretary to give priority consideration to: (1) completion of essential gaps on the Interstate System; and (2) rehabilitation of existing highway facilities. Directs the Secretary to allocate authorized appropriations for forest highways within the Forest Service regions and States according to the needs of various elements of the National Forest System. Amends the Federal Lands Highways Program to declare that funds available for park roads and parkways and Indian reservation roads shall be used by the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior to pay for certain planning and construction costs. Amends the Territorial highway program to: (1) repeal the proscription against the imposition of tolls upon territorial highways eligible for Federal financial assistance; and (2) require the designation in each territory of a territorial Federal-aid highway system including all highways eligible for funding. Amends the highway research and planning program to require that a minimum of one and one-half percent of sums apportioned each fiscal year to any State under the Federal-aid highways program shall be used for specified highway planning and research. Decreases from one-half of one percent to one-quarter of one percent the National Highway Institute funds available for expenditure by a State highway department for the education and training of State and local highway department employees. Requires the Secretary (who currently is merely authorized) to provide education and training of highway employees at no cost to State and local governments for those subject areas which are a Federal program responsibility. Outlines the conditions under which real property may be donated by a person to a State or Federal agency. Prohibits the disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act or admission as evidence in certain actions for damages of State documents regarding safety enhancement of potential accident sites, road conditions, or rail-highway crossings. Amends the General Bridge Act of 1906 to repeal Federal regulatory authority over bridge tolls. Amends the Federal-aid Highway Act of 1978 to repeal the September 30, 1986, deadline for commencing construction on all Interstate segments and substitute projects. Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to: (1) repeal the Buy American provisions applicable to the Department of Transportation; and (2) authorize the Secretary to allocate funds among the States for the Motor Carrier Safety Grants program and to make such grants for periods longer than one fiscal year. Makes interim provisions for certain unobligated funds. Amends the National Visitor Center Facilities Act of 1968 to authorize the Secretary to sell all Federal interest in the Union Station complex (in Washington, D.C.) to private parties. Title II: Highway Safety Act of 1986 - Authorizes appropriations for highway safety programs for FY 1987 through 1990, including the State and Community Safety Grant Programs. Rescinds the Secretary's authority to temporarily amend or waive highway safety standards for the purpose of evaluating different highway safety programs. Repeals the requirement that a State highway safety program must provide for driver education in the school systems as a prerequisite for Federal approval of such a program. Extends from September 1, 1981, to September 1, 1987, the deadline by which the Secretary is required to begin a rulemaking process to determine the most effective accident-reducing programs. Alters the make-up of the National Highway Safety Advisory Committee in the Department of Transportation. Amends Federal law regarding splash and spray suppression devices to require the Secretary to establish minimum standards for such devices upon finding that such devices: (1) will enhance visibility so as to reduce motor vehicle crashes; (2) are technologically and economically practicable; and (3) offer safety benefits which exceed installation costs. Title III: Mass Transportation Capital Assistance and Reform Act of 1986 - Creates one basic mass transit assistance program through a block grant funded from the Highway and Mass Transit Accounts of the Highway Trust Fund. Permits block grant funds to be used for routine mass transit operating assistance in small urbanized and rural areas. Eliminates such Federal mass transit routine operating assistance in large urbanized areas. Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to condition Federal financial assistance for: (1) public bus operations upon a State's written assurance that such public buses will not be used for charter bus operations using such Federal assistance; and (2) public mass transportation service upon a State's written assurance that such assistance will not be used in schoolbus operations in competition with privately-run schoolbuses. Outlines long-range planning guidelines for urbanized areas of 200,000 or more in population. Requires that mass transportation plans and programs provide for maximum participation of private enterprise. Requires transit policy boards to include private operators. Requires that in FY 1987 through 1990 competitively developed mass transportation service be made available in any urbanized or nonurbanized area receiving Federal mass transportation assistance. Conditions the apportionment of authorized amounts from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund upon the availability of specified funds for disbursement to the States in FY 1987 through 1990. Title IV: Highway and Transit Block Grant Act of 1986 - Prescribes guidelines for: (1) the apportionment of authorized appropriations; (2) annual payments to the States; (3) allocations to urbanized areas of 200,000 population or more; and (4) certain eligible mass transportation capital projects. Replaces the highway and transit funding mechanism currently administered under the Federal Highway Administration and the Urban Mass Transportation Act with a block grant program funding mechanism wherein all funding is derived from the fees paid into the Highway Trust Fund. Provides for a maximum Federal share of 75 percent for all highway and transit capital projects under such block grant. Places the maximum Federal share at 50 percent for transit operating assistance for rural and small urban areas. Requires each State to provide annual written assurance regarding: (1) the distribution of the highway and block grants; and (2) the implementation of mass transit projects under the grant. Makes Federal nondiscrimination statutes applicable to Federally assisted programs under the highway and transit block grant. Authorizes the Secretary to withhold payments from a non-complying governmental unit. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1990 to implement the highway and transit block grant program. Title V: Surface Transportation Revenue Act of 1986 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend from 1988 to 1992 the Highway Trust Fund and specified excise taxes which are transferred into it. Repeals: (1) the exemption from the motor fuel tax for gasohol, methanol and ethanol; and (2) certain gasoline, diesel, and tire tax exemptions for public and private revenue bus operations. Makes funds in the Highway Account and the Mass Transit Account available for the Highway and Transit Block Grant Program.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 so as to prohibit reprisals against certain officers, employees, or contractors of air carriers.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1986

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit any reprisal by an air carrier against any officer, employee, or contractor of such carrier for the lawful disclosure to a governmental entity (whistle blowing) regarding violations of such Act. Authorizes any person aggrieved by such a reprisal to bring a civil action.

A bill directing the Secretary of Transportation to designate a proposed bridge between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey as part of the Interstate Highway System, granting the consent of the Congress to a supplemental agreement between such States concerning the authority of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1986

Directs the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission to enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Transportation (in conjunction with the State highway agencies of Pennsylvania and New Jersey) to repay Federal funds previously obligated for the Delaware Water Gap Bridge on Interstate 80. Requires the Commission and such States to enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Transportation if the Commission and such States decide to operate an uncompleted bridge on Interstate 78 as a toll bridge. Grants congressional consent to a supplemental agreement between Pennsylvania and New Jersey which: (1) grants the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission authority to collect tolls and revenues for the use of Commission facilities and to expend such revenues for existing non-toll bridges over the Delaware River between New Jersey and Pennsylvania; and (2) authorizes such States to construct a bridge across the Delaware River in the vicinity of Easton, Pennsylvania, and Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to increase criminal penalties for failure to file certain reports and for falsification of records and to increase civil penalties for violations of aviation safety regulations.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1986

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide that upon conviction of an air carrier for either failure to file requisite reports, or the falsification of such reports, the criminal penalty shall include a fine in accordance with Federal criminal law, or a maximum term of five years' imprisonment, or both. Provides a maximum civil penalty of $1,000 for safety violations relating to notification of proposed construction of structures which could pose a hazard to air navigation. (Current law provides only for a criminal penalty.) Increases from $1,000 to $10,000 the maximum civil penalty which may be imposed for violation of certain administrative, security, and safety regulations by commercial aircraft operators.

A bill to impose certain limitations on damage awards in actions for personal injury incurred by seamen on fishing vessels and to require additional safety regulations for fishing vessels.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1986

Limits the liability of an owner of a fishing vessel or the employer of a seamen in an action brought by a seaman against such owner or employer as long as the employer provides: (1) a cure for an ill, injured, or disabled seaman; and (2) maintenance for a seaman becoming ill, injured, or disabled while in the service of the vessel, at a daily rate of at least $40. Outlines the civil actions to which such liability limitations apply. Exempts from such limitations those actions in which the owner's or employer's gross negligence or willful misconduct is proven. Amends Federal law relating to the operation of fishing vessels to direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to prescribe certain safety regulations applicable to fishing vessels and certain associated equipment. Directs the Secretary, in prescribing such regulations, to consider the specialized nature and economics of the operations of such fishing vessels. Authorizes the Secretary to exempt a vessel from any regulation under this Act for good cause.

Fishing Industry and Seaman's Protection Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1986

Fishing Industry and Seaman's Protection Act of 1986 - Title I: Liability for Personal Injury on Fishing, Fish Tender, and Fish Processing Vessels - Amends Federal law to limit liability of an employer for the illness, injury, or disability of a seaman employed on a fishing, fish tender, or fish processing vessel as long as the employer has in effect certain minimum coverage and the employer's vessel is in compliance with specified Federal vessel safety regulations. Requires the Secretary of Transportation, on January 1 of each year, to review the dollar figure representing the annual minimum payment per year for a seaman's illness, injury, or disability, and to make adjustments to such figure if necessary. Prohibits a seaman from bringing a civil liability suit against an employer for an illness, injury, or disability of less than one year. Requires certain notification from the seaman's doctor to the employer within 14 weeks of an illness, injury, or disability to the seaman, such notification relating to the nature, extent, and length until cure. Allows a seaman to bring a civil liability suit against an employer if such seaman's illness, injury, or disability is diagnosed to last for more than one year or the seaman is not fit for duty after one year. Limits the award to a seaman for nonmonetary losses in such a suit, unless gross negligence or willful misconduct is proven. Authorizes the court in such a suit to determine the reasonableness of attorney's fees, taking into account specified factors. Title II: Fishing Vessel Safety - Amends Federal law concerning fishing vessels to direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to prescribe regulations for the minimum safety standards for fishing vessels and certain associated equipment. Prohibits a person from manufacturing, introducing into commerce, or importing into the United States a vessel, associated equipment, or component unless it conforms with the safety standards prescribed by the Secretary. Requires the managing operator of a vessel to make emergency assignments and to conduct periodic emergency drills that comply with the Secretary's prescribed regulations. Authorizes an enforcement official to terminate the operation of a vessel until any unsafe conditions or operations are corrected. Requires the manufacturer of a vessel to maintain records proving compliance with vessel safety regulations, and to make such records available for inspection. Requires any information so obtained which relates to a trade secret to be held confidential. Outlines civil and criminal penalties for violations of the prescribed safety regulations, including a possible injunction from vessel operation. Requires any individual hired as a crew member aboard a fishing vessel to be trained in vessel safety and emergency procedures based on a training manual approved by the Secretary. Requires the operator of such a vessel to be licensed by the Secretary to operate that particular type of vessel. Requires the Secretary to compile statistics concerning marine casualties in connection with fishing, fish tender, or fish processing vessels. Title III: Fishing Management Safety - Amends the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to require conservation and management measures to take into account the effect such measures will have on the safety of fishing, fish tender, and fish processing vessels and their crews. Directs the Secretary to establish advisory guidelines to assist in the development of safe conservation and management measures.

Transport (Re-organisation of Córas Iompair Éireann) Act , 1986

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 12 March 1986

Dublin Transport Authority Bill, 1985: Report Stage.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1986

Question put: "That the words proposed to be deleted stand."

Dublin Transport Authority Bill, 1985: Report Stage.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1986

Question put: "That the words proposed to be deleted stand."

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Lenz delivered on 12 March 1986. # Procureur de la République v Perles Eurotool and others. # Reference for a preliminary ruling: Tribunal de grande instance de Mulhouse - France. # Interim agreement between the European Economic Community and the Socialish Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Direct transport. # Case 156/85.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 12 March 1986

Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Benefits Protection Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1986

Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Benefits Protection Act of 1986 - Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to: (1) provide that certain cost of living increases in railroad retirement annuities shall not be prevented from taking effect by any provision of law other than such Act; (2) prohibit the sequestration of any amounts appropriated to the Dual Benefits Payment Account other than by such Act; and (3) prohibit the sequestration of administrative expenses for the Railroad Retirement Board other than by such Act. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to prohibit any: (1) legislative limitation from being placed upon the availability of railroad unemployment insurance benefit payments other than by such Act; and (2) sequestration of railroad unemployment insurance administration funds other than by such Act.

Infrastructure Protection Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1986

Infrastructure Protection Act of 1986 - Prohibits the receipts and disbursements of the Highway Trust Fund (for both the Federal aid highway program and the Mass Transit Account), the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and the Inland Waterways Trust Fund which are allocable to the transportation-related operations of such Funds from being included in either the Federal budget as submitted by the President, or in the congressional budget. Exempts such Trust Funds from any general statutory budget limitation.

A bill to provide that the percentage of total apportionments of funds allocated to any State from the Highway Trust Fund in any fiscal year be at least 100 percent of the percentage of estimated tax payments paid into the Highway Trust Fund which are attributable to highway users in such State in the latest fiscal year for which data is available.

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1986

Requires that the Secretary of Transportation's apportioned allocation to a State for the Federal-aid highway program not be less than 100 percent (previously 85 percent) of the percentage of the estimated tax payments attributable to highway users in that State paid into the Highway Trust Fund.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill, 1985: Committee Stage.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 1986

Question put: "That the words proposed to be deleted stand."

Transport Regulatory Reform Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1986

Transport Regulatory Reform Act of 1986 - Establishes within the legislative branch of the Government the Transportation Regulatory Commissions Nominating Commission. Requires the President to notify the Chair of such Commission immediately if any vacancy occurs on the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Federal Maritime Commission, or the National Transportation Safety Board. Directs the Commission to: (1) submit to the President a list of qualified individuals to fill such vacancy; (2) certify to the President pro tempore of the Senate the first name on the Commission's list of nominees if the President has failed to nominate an individual to fill such vacancy within 60 days after submission of the list; (3) submit to the President of the Senate a report containing the list of nominees within 30 days after its submission to the President; and (4) report biannually to each House of the Congress on the efficiency of the nomination process and any recommendations for change.

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DECISION ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CUSTOMS COOPERATION COUNCIL OF 16 JUNE 1982 CONCERNING THE USE OF A CODE FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF MODES OF TRANSPORT

European Union · European Commission · 4 March 1986

Transport von Atommüll und nuklearen Brennelementen über Lübecks Straßen und Häfen; Lagerung (G-SIG: 10043853)

Germany · German Bundestag · 28 February 1986

Finanzielle und zeitliche Einsparungen bei einer Benutzung des Durchgangsbahnhofs Mainz anstelle des Sackbahnhofs Wiesbaden für den IC-Verkehr seit 1983 (G-SIG: 10043919)

Germany · German Bundestag · 28 February 1986

A bill to amend title 23 of the United States Code to increase the limitation on the amount of obligations from $30,000,000 to $100,000,000 for emergency relief projects in any State resulting from any single natural disaster or castastrophic failure occurring in calendar year 1986.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1986

Amends Federal law regarding emergency relief projects for specified Federal aid highways (including Interstate highways) to increase from $30,000,000 to $100,000,000 the amount of funds which may be obligated in any State for natural disasters and catastrophic failures occurring in 1986.

A bill to authorize road repair or reconstruction at Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1986

Modifies the Fort Gibson Lake project, Oklahoma, authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1941, to direct the Secretary of the Army to plan, design, and construct repairs to Whitehorn and Toppers roads to reasonable standards, if: (1) such standards meet the minimum standards required by the affected county; and (2) the non-Federal interests agree to operate and maintain such facilities at their own expense.

A bill to amend title 23 of the United States Code to increase the limitation on the amount of obligations from $30,000,000 to $100,000,000 for emergency relief projects in any State resulting from any single natural disaster or catastrophic failure occurring in calendar year 1986.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1986

Amends Federal law regarding emergency relief projects for specified Federal aid highways (including Interstate highways) to increase from $30,000,000 to $100,000,000 the amount of funds which may be obligated in any State for natural disasters and catastrophic failures occurring in 1986.

A bill to provide for a study relating to the development of high speed rail systems within the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1986

Directs the Federal Railway Administration and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to: (1) conduct a joint study to determine the most effective means by which the Federal Government can encourage the development of high speed rail systems; and (2) report jointly to the Congress the results of such study together with their recommendations. Authorizes appropriations.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to increase civil penalties for aviation safety violations.

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1986

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to increase from $1,000 to $10,000 the civil penalty for certain safety violations of such Act or of its regulations by persons operating aircraft for the carriage of persons or property for compensation or hire. Provides a civil penalty of $1,000 for safety violations relating to notification of proposed construction of structures which could pose a hazard to air navigation. (Current law provides only for a criminal penalty.)

A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1987 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation and the Federal Maritime Commission.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1986

Authorizes appropriations for the Maritime Administration for FY 1987 for: (1) payment of operating-differential subsidy obligations; (2) research and development activities; (3) operations and training activities; and (4) ocean freight differential cost obligations. Authorizes appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission for FY 1987.

Air Passenger Safety and Equity Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1986

Air Passenger Safety and Equity Act of 1986 - Prohibits the receipts and disbursements of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund from being included in: (1) the Federal budget totals submitted by the President; or (2) the congressional budget. Exempts such receipts and disbursements from any general budget limitation imposed upon Federal expenditures or budget outlays.

A bill to ensure greater security aboard passenger vessels, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1986

Directs the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) to prescribe water transportation security measures to protect passengers and property boarding passenger vessels from acts of criminal violence and piracy. Requires such regulations to cover: (1) the screening of all persons and property by weapon-detecting procedures; (2) the construction and design of such vessels to protect persons and property from acts of criminal violence and piracy; (3) a requirement that U.S. port authorities provide law enforcement programs which may use State, local, and private law enforcement personnel; and (4) a prohibition against the disclosure of certain information obtained in research and development activities regarding water transportation security measures. Requires the Secretary to: (1) submit semiannual reports to the Congress regarding the effectiveness of screening procedures; (2) conduct research and development activities regarding security measures implementation; and (3) prescribe uniform training standards for law enforcement personnel used in water transportation security programs (including State, local, and private law enforcement personnel). Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) permit port authorities to use, on a reimbursable basis, Federal law enforcement personnel to supplement State, local, and private law enforcement personnel; and (2) provide training for personnel used to implement the water transportation security program. Authorizes the President to suspend the rights of common carriers (and foreign common carriers) to engage in foreign water transportation and commerce to and from a foreign nation which the President has found: (1) supports terrorist organizations which illegally seize commercial passenger vessels as an instrument of policy; or (2) maintains water service between itself and a foreign nation which supports such terrorist organizations. Requires the Secretary to: (1) assess the security measures at specified foreign ports and report a summary of such assessments to the Congress; (2) notify the foreign government concerned (after advising the Secretary of State) if the Secretary determines that its port security measures are insufficient; and (3) publicize the identity of such port in the Federal Register, the news media, and at all United States ports regularly served by scheduled common carrier operations. Requires each common carrier and foreign common carrier providing service between the United States and such port to provide written notice of the Secretary's determination to any passenger purchasing a water transportation ticket between the United States and such port. Authorizes the Secretary (with the approval of the Secretary of State) to impose certain restrictions upon the operating authority of any common carrier or foreign common carrier to engage in water transportation using such port. Authorizes the President to prohibit common carrier service between the United States and any foreign port served by passenger vessels sailing to or from ports exercising insufficient security measures. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding: (1) actions taken with respect to ports determined to exercise insufficient security measures; and (2) any sanctions that have been lifted by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to immediately suspend, without notice or hearing and with the approval of the Secretary of State, common carrier foreign water transportation rights if the Secretary determines that the public safety or interest requires the immediate suspension of service connections from a foreign port. Requires the Secretary of State to issue specified travel advisories upon notification by the Secretary that a public safety threat exists at a port determined by the Secretary to exercise insufficient security measures. Requires the Secretary to suspend all foreign assistance to any country determined to be a high terrorist threat country by the Secretary of State, and whose port security measures have been determined ineffective by the Secretary. Requires congressional notification upon the removal of any foreign aid or travel advisory sanction.

A bill to disclaim any right, title, or interest of the United States in certain lands in the State of California which form a part of the right-of-way granted by the United States to the Southern Pacific Transportation Company, to declare that those lands have been abandoned by the railroad, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1986

Declares that the Southern Pacific Transportation Company has abandoned specified lands which formed part of the right-of-way granted by the United States to the Central Pacific Railway Company. Disclaims all Federal interest in such property in favor of Alameda County, California. Authorizes such county to use the property as provided for in the highway laws of California. Reserves to the United States all mineral rights in such lands.