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363 records in 1983
United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1983
Declares that the House of Representatives considers Arland D. Williams, Jr., to be a national hero for his sacrifice after the airplane crash into the Potomac River on January 13, 1982.
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 25 January 1983
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1983
Automotive Efficiency Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to repeal provisions relating to automobile fuel economy standards.
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1983
Designates the Rochambeau Bridge located in Virginia and the District of Columbia as the Heroes Bridge.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to pay the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia, for certain remedial work the city did as a result of the navigation project for Lynnhaven Inlet, Bay, and connecting waters, Virginia.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Authorizes the transportation of passengers on passenger vessels (including foreign-flag vessels) not qualified to engage in coastwise trade between ports in Puerto Rico and ports in the United States. Terminates such authority within 270 days after notification that a United States passenger vessel has a Certificate of Financial Responsibility for Indemnification of Passengers for Nonperformance of Transportation from the Federal Maritime Commission to provide such service. Provides for a 90-day extension of the 270-day period if the certified vessel has not entered the coastwise passenger trade. Authorizes the reinstatement of the displaced service if the service of the certified vessel is no longer available. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to define the term "passenger vessel" taking into consideration the Caribbean passenger trades.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Specifies that any abandoned historic shipwreck (as defined by this Act) which is located on the Outer Continental Shelf or on lands beneath navigable waters within the boundaries of a State shall belong to the United States. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the location, salvage, restoration, and preservation of such ships. Authorizes a State to acquire shipwrecks lying beneath its navigable waters if it has an approved salvage and restoration plan. Limits the power of a State to acquire a right, title, or interest in any shipwreck from the United States should the Secretary order or contract for its salvage before such a plan is adopted. Permits the modification of a State plan with the approval of the Secretary. Prohibits the Secretary of the Army from exercising his authority to break up, remove, sell, or otherwise dispose of such vessels without the prior approval of the Secretary of the Interior. Provides civil penalties for violations of this Act. Terminates a State's right, title, or interest in a shipwreck for plan noncompliance.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Makes temporary members of the United States Coast Guard Reserve eligible for veterans' benefits, if they so elect.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Modifies a project for the Apalachicola River, Florida, the Chattahoochee River, Georgia and Florida, and the Flint River, Georgia, to authorize the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to restore and maintain access to certain bendways and interconnecting waterways in the interest of navigation and ecological restoration.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Modifies a specified water resources project to authorize the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to acquire lands for, and to construct, operate, and maintain water-related public use and access facilities along certain sections of the Apalachicola River, Florida.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Designates the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, in Maryland, as the Gladys Noon Spellman Parkway. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to erect adjacent to such parkway an appropriate marker commemorating the contributions of Gladys Noon Spellman. Authorizes appropriations.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board to promulgate regulations which prohibit air carriers from dispensing alcoholic beverages and tobacco without charge to passengers.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) temporarily suspend the airman certificate of anyone indicted for a violation of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act if operation of an aircraft is an element of the offense charged; and (2) revoke the airman certificate of anyone convicted of a violation of such Act if operation of an aircraft is an element of the offense for which the holder was convicted. Sets forth criminal penalties for the use or sale of fraudulent certificates with the intent or knowledge that such certificates will be used in connection with a violation of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act. Provides criminal penalties for any person who: (1) while navigating an aircraft, knowingly and willfully violates such Act; or (2) is the owner of an aircraft and knowingly allows any person to use such aircraft in violation of such Act. Requires that such penalties shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other penalty imposed under such Act.