Transport

Gefährdung der Gesundheit der Bevölkerung aufgrund des Fehlens von Regelungen über Schienenfahrzeuge

Austria · National Council · 10 July 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend die Gefährdung der Gesundheit der österreichischen Bevölkerung aufgrund des Fehlens von Regelungen durch das BMVIT (Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie) über Schienenfahrzeuge <i>(hinsichtlich der Emissionen der Verbrennungsmotore von</i> <i>Schienenfahrzeugen)</i>

Gefährdung der Gesundheit der Bevölkerung aufgrund des Fehlens von Regelungen über Schienenfahrzeuge

Austria · National Council · 10 July 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend die Gefährdung der Gesundheit der Österreichischen Bevölkerung sowie des Wirtschaftsstandorts Österreich aufgrund des Fehlens von Regelungen durch das BMVIT (Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie) über Schienenfahrzeuge <i>(hinsichtlich der Emissionen der Verbrennungsmotore von</i> <i>Schienenfahrzeugen)</i>

Einrichtung eines Frauenfachbeirates im Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie

Austria · National Council · 10 July 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten MMag. Dr. Madeleine Petrovic, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend die Einrichtung eines Frauenfachbeirates im <i>(Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie)</i>

Verwaltungsreform bzw. Verländerung im Eisenbahnbereich

Austria · National Council · 10 July 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend "Erfolg" der Verwaltungsreform bzw. Verländerung im Eisenbahnbereich

Gefährdung der Gesundheit der Bevölkerung aufgrund des Fehlens von Regelungen über Schienenfahrzeuge

Austria · National Council · 10 July 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend die Gefährdung des Wirtschaftsstandorts Österreich aufgrund des Fehlens von Regelungen durch das BMVIT (Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie) über Schienenfahrzeuge <i>(hinsichtlich der Emissionen der Verbrennungsmotore von</i> <i>Schienenfahrzeugen)</i>

Umsetzung des Erkenntnisses des VwGH (2000/11/0114-8) vom 4. Oktober 2000

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Manfred Lackner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Umsetzung des Erkenntnisses des VwGH (2000/11/0114-8) vom 4. Oktober 2000 <i>(Abgabe einer Harnprobe bei Verdacht einer</i> <i>Suchtmittelbeeinträchtigung eines Fahrzeuglenkers)</i>

Lärmbelastung durch Abfangjäger in Linz/Hörsching

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Helmut Dietachmayr, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung betreffend Lärmbelastung durch Abfangjäger in Linz/Hörsching

Tunnelsicherheit bei Straßen- und Eisenbahntunneln

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gabriele Binder, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Feuerwehren und Tunnelsicherheit bei Straßen- und Eisenbahntunneln <i>(im Zusammenhang mit der Sicherheitsbewilligung für den</i> <i>Siebergtunnel)</i>

Verfügbarkeit von Amtsärzten zur Bekämpfung von Drogenmissbrauch im Straßenverkehr

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Manfred Lackner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Verfügbarkeit von Amtsärzten in den Bundesländern zur aktiven Bekämpfung von Drogenmissbrauch im Straßenverkehr

Berücksichtigung der Anliegen aller Transitrouten im sensiblen Alpenraum in den Transitverhandlungen auf EU-Ebene

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2002

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Berücksichtigung der Anliegen aller Transitrouten im sensiblen Alpenraum in den Transitverhandlungen auf EU-Ebene

Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 2002

Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance for Afghanistan through 2005 for the following activities: (1) urgent humanitarian needs; (2) repatriation and resettlement of refugees and internally displaced persons; (3) counternarcotics efforts; (4) reestablishment of food security, rehabilitation of the agriculture sector, improvement in health conditions, and the reconstruction of basic infrastructure; (5) reestablishment of Afghanistan as a viable nation-state through support for the development and expansion of democratic and market-based institutions; and (6) support for the establishment of a market economy, private financial institutions, the development of a telecommunications infrastructure, and trade and commercial links. Urges the President to: (1) designate within the Department of State a coordinator for such assistance and U.S. interests in Afghanistan; (2) utilize the expertise of Afghan-Americans; (3) encourage the donation of manufacturing equipment by U.S. businesses for the reconstruction of Afghanistan; and (4) utilize research conducted by U.S. land grant universities and the technical expertise of professionals at such institutions, particularly in the agricultural and rural development areas. Expresses the sense of Congress that, during the transition to fully representative government, the U.S. should support: (1) the development of a civilian-controlled and centrally-governed standing Afghanistan army that respects human rights and prohibits the use of children as soldiers; (2) the creation and training of a professional civilian police force that respects human rights; and (3) a multinational security force in Afghanistan. Authorizes the President to provide and direct the drawdown of defense articles and services and military education to the Government of Afghanistan. Prohibits U.S. involvement in poppy cultivation or illicit narcotics growth, production, or trafficking in Afghanistan.

Haushaltsführung 2002 Außerplanmäßige Verpflichtungsermächtigung bei Kapitel 12 02 Titel 532 51 - Ausgaben für den Einzug der streckenbezogenen Straßenbenutzungsgebühren für Lkw durch Private - (G-SIG: 15000097)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 July 2002

Außerplanmäßige Ausgabe bis zu 7,73 Mrd Euro für die Einführung des Betriebssystems zur Erhebung der streckenbezogenen Gebühren für die Benutzung der Bundesautobahnen mit schweren Nutzfahrzeugen bis Mitte 2003

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Alber delivered on 9 July 2002.#Geha Naftiliaki EPE and Others v NPDD Limeniko Tameio DOD/SOU and Elliniko Dimosio.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Dioikitiko Protodikeio Rodou - Greece.#Transport - Maritime transport - Freedom to provide services - Restriction - National legislation applicable to all persons providing services, irrespective of their nationality, that distinguishes between domestic or intra-Community transport and transport to third countries.#Case C-435/00.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 9 July 2002

Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the House.

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 2002

Designates minority membership on the House Committees on Resources and on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Budgetbegleitgesetz 2000 - Verteuerung Führerschein II - Auswirkungen

Austria · National Council · 4 July 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Budgetbegleitgesetz 2000 - Verteuerung Führerschein II - Auswirkungen

SAMMELBERICHT Petitionen Nr. 21, 26, 35 bis 91, 94 und 95 sowie über die Bürgerinitiativen Nr. 23, 25 und 26

Austria · National Council · 4 July 2002

SAMMELBERICHT des Ausschusses für Petitionen und Bürgerinitiativen über die Petitionen Nr. 21, 26, 35 bis 91, 94 und 95 sowie über die Bürgerinitiativen Nr. 23, 25 und 26

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Tizzano delivered on 4 July 2002. # Criminal proceedings against Jacques Bourrasse (C-228/01) and Jean-Marie Perchicot (C-289/01), and Union régionale syndicale des petits et moyens transporteurs du Sud-Ouest (Unostra Aquitaine) (C-228/01), Fédération générale des transports et de l'équipement CFDT (FGTE-CFDT) (C-289/01) and Inspection du travail des transports (C-228/01 and C-289/01). # References for a preliminary ruling: Cour d'appel de Pau (C-228/01) and Tribunal de grande instance de Dax (C-289/01) - France. # Transport - Directive 84/647/EEC - Use of vehicles hired without drivers for the carriage of goods by road - Registration of hired vehicles - Hired vehicles operating under Community authorisation - Regulation (EEC) No 881/92 - Management of tachograph discs of hired vehicles - Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85. # Joined cases C-228/01 and C-289/01.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 4 July 2002

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Alber delivered on 4 July 2002. # The Queen, on the application of Mayer Parry Recycling Ltd, v Environment Agency and Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, and Corus (UK) Ltd and Allied Steel and Wire Ltd (ASW). # Reference for a preliminary ruling: High Court of Justice (England & Wales), Queen's Bench Division (Administrative Court) - United Kingdom. # Directive 75/442/EEC, as amended by Directive 91/156/EEC and Decision 96/350/EC - Directive 94/62/EC - Concept of waste - Concept of recycling - Processing of metal packaging waste. # Case C-444/00.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 4 July 2002

Gewährleistung des Ausbaus der Energienetze

Austria · National Council · 3 July 2002

Entschließungsantrag des Wirtschaftsausschusses betreffend Gewährleistung des Ausbaus der Energienetze zum Transport von elektrischer Energie und Erdgas und tarifmäßige Sicherstellung der ökonomischen Rentabilität

Proposal for a Council Decision amending Council Directive 94/55/EC as regards the time-limits within which pressure drums, cylinder racks and tanks for the transport of dangerous goods by road must comply with it

European Union · European Commission · 3 July 2002

Proposal for a Council Decision amending Council Directive96/49/EC as regards the time-limits within which pressure drums, cylinder racks and tanks for the transport of dangerous goods by rail must comply with it

European Union · European Commission · 3 July 2002

Alpenkonvention Bereich Verkehr

Austria · National Council · 2 July 2002

Bericht des Umweltausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1095 d.B.): Protokoll zur Durchführung der Alpenkonvention von 1991 im Bereich Verkehr (Protokoll "Verkehr")

Judgment of the Court of 2 July 2002. # Andreas Hoves Internationaler Transport-Service SARL v Finanzamt Borken. # Reference for a preliminary ruling: Finanzgericht Münster - Germany. # Transport of goods by road - Tax on motor vehicles - Member State of registration. # Case C-115/00.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 2 July 2002

Communication from the Commission on Insurance in the Air Transport sector following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 in the United States

European Union · European Commission · 2 July 2002

Inanspruchnahme der "Chance 55"

Austria · Federal Council · 27 June 2002

Anfrage der Bundesräte Albrecht Konecny, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Inanspruchnahme der "Chance 55" <i>Vorruhestandsmodell im öffentlichen Dienst)</i>

Österreichische Postbus-AG

Austria · Federal Council · 27 June 2002

Anfrage der Bundesräte Alfredo Rosenmaier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Österreichische Postbus-AG

Österreichische Postbus-AG

Austria · Federal Council · 27 June 2002

Anfrage der Bundesräte Alfredo Rosenmaier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Österreichische Postbus-AG

Konzessionen und Sicherheitsstandards bei Eisenbahnverkehrsunternehmen

Austria · National Council · 27 June 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Kurt Eder, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Konzessionen und Sicherheitsstandards bei Eisenbahnverkehrsunternehmen

Common Position (EC) No 58/2002 of 27 June 2002 adopted by the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, with a view to adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on rail transport statistics

European Union · Council of the European Union · 27 June 2002

Straßenverkehrsordnung 1960

Austria · National Council · 26 June 2002

Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über den Antrag 544/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Reinhard Firlinger, Mag. Helmut Kukacka, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Straßenverkehrsordnung 1960 geändert wird <br><br>und <br><br>über den Antrag 509/A(E) der Abgeordneten Kurt Eder, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend zusätzlicher Maßnahmen im Kampf gegen Alkohol am Steuer

mit dem das Führerscheingesetz geändert wird

Austria · National Council · 26 June 2002

Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über den Antrag 707/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Reinhard Firlinger, Kurt Eder, Mag. Helmut Kukacka, Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Führerscheingesetz geändert wird

flankierende Maßnahmen gegen Suchtgift am Steuer

Austria · National Council · 26 June 2002

Entschließungsantrag des Verkehrsausschusses betreffend Maßnahmen gegen die Beeinträchtigung der Fahrtauglichkeit von Fahrzeuglenkern durch Suchtgift und Medikamente (aus dem Bericht 1210 d.B.)

Führerscheingesetz

Austria · National Council · 26 June 2002

Entschließungsantrag des Verkehrsausschusses betreffend Erwerb der Lenkberechtigung in Form einer Mehrphasenausbildung (aus dem Bericht 1211 d.B.)

National Defense Rail Connection Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2002

National Defense Rail Connection Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, for purposes of national defense and economic development, to identify a proposed national defense railroad-utility corridor linking the existing corridor of the Alaska Railroad to the vicinity of the proposed National Missile Defense facilities at Fort Greely, Alaska. Authorizes the Secretary, as part of the corridor identification, to include issues related to the further extension of such corridor to a connection with the nearest appropriate terminus of the North American rail network in Canada.

Airport Employee Whistleblower Protection Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2002

Airport Employee Whistleblower Protection Act of 2002 - Amends Federal aviation law to apply to a non-Federal employer of airport security screening personnel, including a State or municipal government, an airport authority, a contractor, or an employer of private screening personnel certain whistleblower provisions prohibiting discrimination by an air carrier or contractor or subcontractor of an air carrier against an airline employee who: (1) provides information to the employer or the Federal Government about any alleged violation of Federal Aviation Administration regulations or Federal law relating to air carrier safety; (2) files a related proceeding; or (3) testifies or otherwise assists or participates in such proceeding. Amends the Aviation and Transportation Security Act to apply certain whistleblower protections to Federal airport security personnel.

Capitol Police Retention, Recruitment, and Authorization Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2002

Capitol Police Retention, Recruitment, and Authorization Act of 2002 - Requires the Capitol Police Board to increase by five percent the annual rate of basic compensation for officers and members of the Capitol Police, except that for officers above the rank of captain the increase shall be made at a rate determined by the Board at its discretion (but not to exceed five percent). Authorizes the Board to compensate newly appointed officers, members, and employees at an annual rate exceeding the lowest rate of compensation otherwise applicable. Amends the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002 to provide additional compensation for each Capitol Police officer assigned to another specialty assignment designated by the Chief of the Capitol Police. Requires: (1) limits on the amount of premium pay which may be earned by officers and members during emergencies to be applied by the Board on an annual and not pay period basis; and (2) the Board to provide that if an officer or member completes three years of employment he or she shall receive eight hours of annual leave per pay period. Requires the Board, under certain conditions, to establish a tuition reimbursement program to assist officers and members in higher education costs relating to law-enforcement. Authorizes the Board to pay a one-time bonus to each participant upon completion of the course of study involved and to each officer, member, or civilian employee who recruits a new officer or member. Limits the total number of full-time equivalent positions (including members and civilian employees) to 1,981. Provides for a member's and/or officer's disposal of firearms and use of Capitol Police vehicles to transport police dogs. Expresses the sense of Congress that, to the greatest extent possible consistent with the mission of the Capitol Police, the Chief should seek to deploy the Police's human and other resources in a manner maximizing opportunities for individual officers: (1) to be trained for, and to acquire and maintain proficiency in, all aspects of the Police's responsibilities; and (2) to rotate regularly among different posts and duties, in order to utilize fully the skills and talents of officers, enhance the appeal of their work, and ensure the highest state of readiness.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make a loan guarantee available to Amtrak.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2002

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make available to Amtrak a loan guarantee in the amount of $270 million for Amtrak capital expenditures and operating expenses.

Emergency Directed Rail Service Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2002

Emergency Directed Rail Service Act - Amends Federal transportation law to authorize the Surface Transportation Board, in order to promote commerce and service to the public, to direct the continued operation of freight or commuter rail passenger transportation operations in the case of a failure caused by a cessation of service by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). Authorizes the Board to provide funding (including the payment of increased insurance premiums) to support such operations.

Aufwertung des Raumes Spielberg-Zeltweg als Schulstandort

Austria · National Council · 25 June 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Evelyn Freigaßner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur betreffend Aufwertung des Raumes Spielberg-Zeltweg als Schulstandort

MEGA Trust Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 2002

Maximum Economic Growth for America Through the Highway Trust Fund Act (or MEGA Trust Act) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to transfer all excise taxes imposed on alcohol fuels to the Highway Trust Fund (the "Fund"). Authorizes the transfer to the Fund from the general fund of the Treasury of the amount of money equal to the untaxed portion of gasohol containing ethanol, effective with respect to the removal or entry of any mixture after September 30, 2003. Eliminates provision of Code stating that obligations of the Fund shall not be interest bearing, thus allowing the Fund to earn interest, effective with respect to obligations held by the Fund after September 30, 2003. Extends various highway-related taxes, floor stock refunds, certain tax-free sales, exemption from tax for use of highway vehicles by States and local governments and for use of certain transit-type buses, deposits into and certain specified transfers from the Fund, transfers from the Fund for motorboat fuel taxes and small-engine fuel taxes, and refunds of certain specified funds from the land and water conservation fund into the general fund. Establishes a National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission (the "Commission"). Permits any department or agency to detail personnel to the Commission, and requires such bodies to furnish nonconfidential materials to the Commission upon request.

John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 2002

John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002 - Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to undertake activities necessary to plan, design, engineer, and construct a Plaza (other than buildings) adjacent to the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, including improved bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular access to and round the Center. Authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Center to undertake activities on the Plaza necessary to facilitate the project, including construction of buildings on the Plaza. Allows the Board to acknowledge private contributions used in construction only in the interior, not on the exterior, of the buildings. Grants the Mayor of the District of Columbia, as necessary to meet project requirements and needs, exclusive authority to: (1) modify the permanent system of District highways; (2) convey any interest in real estate (including air rights or air space) owned or controlled by the District; and (3) enter into memoranda of agreement with the Board and any Federal or other governmental agency. Declares that upon project completion the responsibility for maintenance and oversight of roadways, sidewalks, and green spaces shall remain with the owner of the affected property. Declares that the Board shall continue to own, operate, and maintain the buildings and green spaces established on the Plaza. Authorizes the Secretary to realign national highways related to Project changes and improve direct access and egress between Interstate Route 66 and the Center.

Airport Emergency Reimbursement Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 2002

Airport Emergency Reimbursement Act of 2002 - Amends Federal aviation law to provide a credit to an owner or operator of an airport that allows the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the head of a State or local agency to utilize the airport to respond to a disaster or emergency. Allows application of such credit toward the non-Federal share of allowable project costs for projects carried out under the airport improvement program. Declares that such credit shall be in an amount equal to the revenues that the airport lost, including operational costs that were incurred by the owner or operator, during the period of such utilization.

Capitol Police Retention, Recruitment, and Authorization Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2002

Capitol Police Retention, Recruitment, and Authorization Act of 2002 - Requires the Capitol Police Board to increase by five percent the annual rate of basic compensation for officers and members of the Capitol Police, except that for officers above the rank of captain the increase shall be made at a rate determined by the Board at its discretion (but not to exceed five percent). Authorizes the Board to compensate newly appointed officers, members, and employees at an annual rate exceeding the lowest rate of compensation otherwise applicable. Amends the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002 to provide additional compensation for each Capitol Police officer assigned to another specialty assignment designated by the Chief of the Capitol Police. Removes the annual cap on such amount. Requires: (1) limits on the amount of premium pay which may be earned by officers and members during emergencies to be applied by the Board on an annual and not pay period basis; and (2) the Board to provide that if an officer or member completes three years of employment he or she shall receive eight hours of annual leave per pay period. Provides, with limitations, that: (1) neither the Federal Civil Service Retirement System nor the Federal Employees Retirement System shall apply to any reemployed annuitant performing service as an officer or member; and (2) such annuitant shall be exempted from the Systems by this Act shall not become subject to them. Requires the Board to establish a tuition reimbursement program to assist officers and members in higher education costs relating to law-enforcement. Authorizes the Board to: (1) pay a one-time bonus to each participant upon completion of the course of study involved and to each officer, member, or civilian employee who recruits a new officer or member; and (2) lease facilities and property for Police use. Limits the total number of full-time equivalent positions (including members and civilian employees) to 1,981. Increases, temporarily, the mandatory retirement age for a member from 57 to 59. Provides for a member's and/or officer's disposal of firearms and use of Capitol Police vehicles to transport police dogs. Expresses the sense of Congress that, to the greatest extent possible consistent with the mission of the Capitol Police, the Chief should seek to deploy the Police's human and other resources in a manner maximizing opportunities for individual officers: (1) to be trained for, and to acquire and maintain proficiency in, all aspects of the Police's responsibilities; and (2) to rotate regularly among different posts and duties, in order to utilize fully the skills and talents of officers, enhance the appeal of their work, and ensure the highest state of readiness.

Homeland Security Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2002

Homeland Security Act of 2002 - Establishes a Department of Homeland Security (HLS), as an executive department of the United States, headed by a Secretary of Homeland Security who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. States that the primary mission of HLS is to: (1) prevent terrorist attacks within the United States; (2) reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism; and (3) minimize the damage, and assist in the recovery, from terrorist attacks that occur within the United States. Includes as HLS's primary responsibilities: (1) information analysis and infrastructure protection; (2) chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and related countermeasures; (3) border and transportation security; (4) emergency preparedness and response; and (5) coordination (including the provision of training and equipment) with other executive agencies, with State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities, with the private sector, and with other entities. Places responsibility with HLS for carrying out other functions of entities transferred to it as provided by law. Creates: (1) a Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, who shall be the Secretary's first assistant for purposes of details; (2) an Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection; (3) an Under Secretary for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Countermeasures; (4) an Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security; (5) an Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response; (6) an Under Secretary for Management; and (7) not more than six Assistant Secretaries. Establishes an Inspector General (to be appointed under the Inspector General Act of 1978), and enlists the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Director of the Secret Service as well, to assist the Secretary in the performance of his functions. Includes as the primary responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection: (1) receiving and analyzing law enforcement information, intelligence, and other information in order to understand the nature and scope of the terrorist threat to the American homeland and to detect and identify potential threats of terrorism within the United States; (2) comprehensively assessing the vulnerabilities of the key resources and critical infrastructures in the United States; (3) integrating relevant information, intelligence analyses, and vulnerability assessments (whether provided or produced by the Department or others) to identify protective priorities and support protective measures by the Department, other executive agencies, State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities, the private sector, and other entities; (4) developing a comprehensive national plan for securing the key resources and critical infrastructures in the United States; (5) taking or seeking to effect necessary measures to protect the key resources and critical infrastructures in the United States; (6) administering the Homeland Security Advisory System, exercising primary responsibility for public threat advisories, and providing specific warning information to State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities, the private sector, other entities, and the public, as well as advice about appropriate protective actions and countermeasures; and (7) reviewing, analyzing, and making recommendations for improvements in the policies and procedures governing the sharing of law enforcement, intelligence, and other information relating to homeland security within the Federal government and between it and State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities. Transfers to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the following entities: (1) the National Infrastructure Protection Center of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (other than the Computer Investigations and Operations Section); (2) the National Communications System of the Department of Defense; (3) the Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office of the Department of Commerce; (4) the Computer Security Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (5) the National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center of the Department of Energy; and (6) the Federal Computer Incident Response Center of the General Services Administration. Gives the Secretary access to all reports, assessments, and analytical information relating to threats of terrorism in the United States and to other areas of HLS responsibility, and to all information concerning infrastructure or other vulnerabilities of the United States to terrorism, whether or not it has been analyzed, that may be collected, possessed, or prepared by any executive agency, except as otherwise directed by the President. Requires all executive agencies promptly to provide to the Secretary: (1) all reports, assessments, and analytical information relating to threats of terrorism in the United States and to other areas of HLS responsibility; (2) all information concerning infrastructure or other vulnerabilities of the United States to terrorism, whether or not it has been analyzed; (3) all information relating to significant and credible threats of terrorism in the United States, whether or not it has been analyzed, if the President has granted the Secretary such access; and (4) such other material as the President may further provide. Requires the Secretary to ensure: (1) that any such material is protected from unauthorized disclosure and handled and used only for the performance of official duties; and (2) that any shared intelligence information shall be transmitted, retained, and disseminated consistent with the authority of the Director of Central Intelligence to protect intelligence sources and methods, or appropriate similar authorities of the Attorney General concerning sensitive law enforcement information. Exempts from the Privacy Act any information in the Department's possession provided voluntarily by non-Federal entities or individuals with respect to infrastructure vulnerabilities or other vulnerabilities to terrorism. Includes as the primary responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Countermeasures: (1) securing the people, infrastructures, property, resources, and systems in the United States from acts of terrorism involving chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons or other emerging threats; (2) conducting a national scientific research and development (R&D) program to support the mission of HLS; (3) establishing priorities for, directing, funding, and conducting national research, development, and procurement of technology and systems for preventing the importation of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and related weapons and material, and for detecting, preventing, protecting against, and responding to terrorist attacks that involve such weapons or material; and (4) establishing guidelines for State and local government efforts to develop and implement countermeasures to threats of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear terrorism, and other emerging terrorist threats. Transfers to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the following entities: (1) the select agent registration enforcement programs and activities of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); (2) the National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center of the Department of Defense; and (4) the Plum Island Animal Disease Center of the Department of Agriculture. Transfers to the Secretary the following programs and activities of the Department of Energy: (1) the chemical and biological national security and supporting programs and activities of the non-proliferation and verification R&D program; (2) the nuclear smuggling programs and activities, and other programs and activities directly related to homeland security, within the proliferation detection program of the non-proliferation and verification R&D program; (3) the nuclear assessment program and activities of the assessment, detection, and cooperation program of the international materials protection and cooperation program; (4) the energy security and assurance program and activities; (5) certain life sciences activities of the biological and environmental research program related to microbial pathogens; (6) the Environmental Measurements Laboratory; and (7) the advanced scientific computing research program and activities, and the intelligence program and activities, at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Directs the Secretary to carry out his civilian human health-related biological, biomedical, and infectious disease defense R&D (including vaccine R&D) responsibilities, with authority to set priorities, through HHS (including the Public Health Service), under agreements with the Secretary of HHS. Authorizes the Secretary to transfer funds to the Secretary of HHS in connection with such agreements. Provides that nothing in this Act, except as specifically provided, shall confer upon the Secretary any authority to engage in warfighting, the military defense of the United States, or other traditional military activities. Includes as the primary responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security: (1) preventing the entry of terrorists and the instruments of terrorism into the United States;(2) securing the borders, territorial waters, ports, terminals, waterways, and air, land, and sea transportation systems of the United States, including managing and coordinating governmental activities at ports of entry; (3) administering the immigration and naturalization laws of the United States, including establishing rules for the granting of visas, parole, or other forms of permission to enter the United States to individuals who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents; (4) administering Federal customs laws; and (5) in carrying out the foregoing responsibilities, ensuring the speedy, orderly, and efficient flow of lawful traffic and commerce. Transfers to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the following entities: (1) the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury; (2) the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice; (3) the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture; (4) the Coast Guard of the Department of Transportation, which shall be maintained as a distinct entity within HLS; (5) the Transportation Security Administration of the Department of Transportation, including related functions of the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security; and (6) the Federal Protective Service of the General Services Administration. Grants the Secretary: (1) exclusive authority, through the Secretary of State, to issue regulations with respect to, administer, and enforce the Immigration and Nationality Act and all other immigration and nationality laws relating to the functions of diplomatic and consular officers of the United States in connection with the granting or refusal of visas; and (2) authority to confer or impose upon any officer or employee of the United States, with the consent of the executive agency under whose jurisdiction such officer or employee is serving, any of these specified functions. Authorizes the Secretary of State to refuse a visa to an alien if the Secretary of State deems such refusal necessary or advisable in the interests of the United States. Includes as the primary responsibilities of the Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response: (1) helping to ensure the preparedness of emergency response providers for terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies; (2) establishing standards for the Nuclear Incident Response Team, conducting joint and other exercises and training; (3) providing the Federal government's response to terrorist attacks and major disasters; (4) aiding recovery from terrorist attacks and major disasters; (5) building a comprehensive national incident management system with Federal, State, and local governments to respond to such attacks and disasters; (6) consolidating existing Federal government emergency response plans into a single, coordinated national response plan; and (7) developing comprehensive programs for interoperative communications technology, and their acquisition by emergency response providers. Transfers to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the following entities: (1) the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the Office for Domestic Preparedness of the Office of Justice Programs; (3) the National Domestic Preparedness Office of the FBI; (4) the Domestic Emergency Support Teams of the Department of Justice; (5) the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (including the Office of Emergency Preparedness, the National Disaster Medical System, and the Metropolitan Medical Response System) of HHS; and (6) the Strategic National Stockpile of HHS. Provides that at the direction of the Secretary (in connection with an actual or threatened terrorist attack, major disaster, or other emergency), the Nuclear Incident Response Team (including certain entities of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy) shall operate as an organizational unit of HLS under the Secretary's authority and control. Directs the Secretary to carry out through HHS (including the Public Health Service), under agreements with the Secretary of HHS, all biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear preparedness-related construction, renovation, and enhancement of security for research and development or other facilities owned or occupied by HHS. Directs the Secretary to carry out specified HHS public health-related activities assisting State and local government, non-Federal public and private health care facilities and providers, and public and non-profit health and educational facilities to prepare for, prevent, and respond to biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear events and public health emergencies, by means including direct services, technical assistance, communications and surveillance, education and training activities, and grants. Places the HLS Inspector General under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary with respect to audits or investigations, or the issuance of subpoenas, that require access to information concerning various specified matters including intelligence, counterintelligence, or counterterrorism matters. Transfers to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the United States Secret Service, which shall be maintained as a distinct entity within the Department. Authorizes the Secretary, in regulations prescribed jointly with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, to establish a human resources management system for the organizational units of HLS which shall be flexible, contemporary, and grounded in the public employment principles of merit and fitness. Grants the Secretary limited authority to: (1) reorganize HLS by allocating or reallocating functions within HLS and by establishing, consolidating, altering, or discontinuing organizational units within HLS; and (2) transfer funding between appropriations accounts upon 15 days notice to congressional appropriations committees. Establishes in the Department of Defense a National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center whose mission is to develop countermeasures to potential attacks by terrorists using weapons of mass destruction.

Air Cargo Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2002

Air Cargo Security Act - Amends Federal aviation law to require the screening of cargo that is to be transported in passenger aircraft operated by domestic and foreign air carriers in interstate and intrastate air transportation (currently, only those transported by all-cargo aircraft). Sets forth certain measures to increase the safety and security of air cargo, including the establishment of systems that: (1) are capable of providing an unbroken, verifiable record of custody of cargo transported in interstate and intrastate air transportation, and that every person having custody of such cargo from the time it leaves the shipper until it is loaded aboard the aircraft is known and properly certified; (2) provide the certification of shippers and cargo transportation service providers that includes the assignment of an encrypted identifier that must be presented to domestic and foreign air carriers before cargo may be accepted for shipment; and (3) provide for the regular inspection of shipping facilities for cargo shipments.

rollende Landstrasse Budweis-Wels

Austria · National Council · 20 June 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dkfm. Mag. Josef Mühlbachler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend rollende Landstrasse Budweis-Wels

projet de loi portant ratification des ordonnances adaptant et actualisant le droit applicable outre-mer en matière de transports

France · Senate · 20 June 2002

1 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the current status of the live cattle trade; if there are proposals for transport rule changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14159/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2002

1 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the current status of the live cattle trade; if there are proposals for transport rule changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14159/02]

A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the United States or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2002

Directs the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security for the Transportation Security Administration to develop, and report to specified congressional committees on, a cargo security plan to ensure the adequacy of security measures for the transportation of cargo into and in the United States, and oversee the implementation of security measures with respect to cargo at airports and other transportation facilities.

Burton Greene Higher-Risk Impaired Driver Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2002

Burton Greene Higher-Risk Impaired Driver Act - Requires the Secretary of Transportation, beginning on October 1, 2006, to transfer two percent of a State's Federal-aid highway funds to that State's apportionment solely for impaired driving programs if the State has not enacted or is not enforcing a higher risk impaired driver law. Defines such a law as one that provides certain minimum penalties for: (1) a second or subsequent offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) within a minimum of five consecutive years, of DWI or DUI with a blood alcohol concentration of .15 percent or greater, or of driving-while-suspended if the suspension was the result of a DUI conviction; or (2) refusing a blood alcohol concentration test while under arrest or investigation for involvement in a fatal or serious injury crash. Includes among such penalties: (1) driver's license suspension; (2) motor vehicle impoundment or immobilization; (3) assessment by a certified substance abuse official and assignment to treatment; (4) imprisonment, attachment of an electronic monitoring device, or assignment to a DUI/DWI specialty facility; (5) a $1,000 fine; (6) required restitution; (7) probation; and (8) required attendance of a treatment program and a victim impact panel.