Transport

Prohibiting the manufacture, sale, delivery, or importation of certain motor vehicles and rail cars that do not have seat belts, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1992

Prohibits the manufacture, sale, delivery, or importation of certain motor vehicles or rail cars unless they are equipped with seat belts, with particular emphasis on the use of a flight attendant double shoulder harness mechanism. Declares that such prohibition shall apply to: (1) any motor or rail carrier; and (2) any Federal, State, or local entity, school district, charitable organization, church, or other public or private entity providing transportation to passengers by motor vehicle or by rail. Requires persons who own or operate a motor vehicle or rail car constructed before enactment of this Act and used to provide passenger transportation for compensation, or to transport children under the age of 18, to equip such vehicle or rail car with seat belts or flight attendant double shoulder harness mechanisms. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of such prohibition.

Volunteers Investing in Peace and Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1992

Volunteers Investing in Peace and Security Act - Directs the Secretaries of Defense and State to jointly carry out a program to provide technical assistance to address the infrastructure needs of East European countries, the Baltic states, and the former Soviet republics. Directs that assistance under the program shall be provided by volunteers who are retired or former members of the armed forces who have been recently released from active duty. Outlines eligibility requirements for the volunteers participating in the program, including the possession of relevant technical skills relating to the infrastructure needs of such areas. Requires such volunteers to have been separated from active duty within two years before the enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary of Defense to employ such volunteers by contract to provide services in such areas. Requires a two-year period of volunteer service for each person selected. Requires such Secretary to maintain a registry of qualified applicants. Directs the Secretary of State to assess the infrastructure needs of all the areas in order to identify the technical skills that could be provided by such volunteers and to identify opportunities for the placement of volunteers with governmental or nongovernmental entities in each participating country. Directs such Secretary to provide volunteers chosen with all appropriate language training, cultural orientation, and other necessary education and training. Authorizes the Secretary to assign a volunteer to the Peace Corps program in such area. Outlines provisions concerning administration, compensation, and benefits for each volunteer chosen. Limits to 1,000 the number of volunteers participating in the program at any one time. Terminates the selection of such volunteers as of September 30, 1995.

135 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline, (a) her intentions in regard to amending broadcasting legislation and (b) the format these changes will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

135 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline, (a) her intentions in regard to amending broadcasting legislation and (b) the format these changes will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

126 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will make a statement clarifying the accuracy of reports of Government discussions with regard to a decision to end the compulsory transatlantic flight stopovers at Shannon Airport; if she has submitted proposals to Government to allow US direct flights to Dublin for 1992; and if she will specify the details of these proposals.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

126 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will make a statement clarifying the accuracy of reports of Government discussions with regard to a decision to end the compulsory transatlantic flight stopovers at Shannon Airport; if she has submitted proposals to Government to allow US direct flights to Dublin for 1992; and if she will specify the details of these proposals.

125 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline the guarantees, if any, she can give regarding the maintenance of existing passenger numbers or increased passenger numbers through Shannon Airport; if she will give details of any changes in these numbers; if she has any proposals from US airlines, other than current operators, to fly directly to Dublin; and, if so, if she will specify them and the safeguards she is putting in place, if there is any change to protect employment in the mid-west region.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

125 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline the guarantees, if any, she can give regarding the maintenance of existing passenger numbers or increased passenger numbers through Shannon Airport; if she will give details of any changes in these numbers; if she has any proposals from US airlines, other than current operators, to fly directly to Dublin; and, if so, if she will specify them and the safeguards she is putting in place, if there is any change to protect employment in the mid-west region.

123 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications when she will announce her intentions in relation to the An Post viability plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

123 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications when she will announce her intentions in relation to the An Post viability plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

52 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will agree to publish the list of post offices and sub-post offices which An Post decided to close following the conclusion of her predecessor's consultations with An Post.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

52 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will agree to publish the list of post offices and sub-post offices which An Post decided to close following the conclusion of her predecessor's consultations with An Post.

51 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline her views on the proposals for restructuring put forward by An Post; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

51 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline her views on the proposals for restructuring put forward by An Post; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

48 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether she considers the compulsory Shannon stop-over to have a positive or a negative impact in the development of our tourism potential.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

48 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether she considers the compulsory Shannon stop-over to have a positive or a negative impact in the development of our tourism potential.

29 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if her Department have yet completed the promised review of the Broadcasting Act, 1990; if it has yet been submitted to the Government; if it is intended to privatise any part of RTE or their services, and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

29 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if her Department have yet completed the promised review of the Broadcasting Act, 1990; if it has yet been submitted to the Government; if it is intended to privatise any part of RTE or their services, and if she will make a statement on the matter.

123 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications when she will announce her intentions in relation to the An Post viability plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

123 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications when she will announce her intentions in relation to the An Post viability plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

52 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will agree to publish the list of post offices and sub-post offices which An Post decided to close following the conclusion of her predecessor's consultations with An Post.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

52 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will agree to publish the list of post offices and sub-post offices which An Post decided to close following the conclusion of her predecessor's consultations with An Post.

51 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline her views on the proposals for restructuring put forward by An Post; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

51 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline her views on the proposals for restructuring put forward by An Post; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

15 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she has received the report of the consultants appointed to inquire into An Post; and if she will make it available to Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas through the Library.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

15 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she has received the report of the consultants appointed to inquire into An Post; and if she will make it available to Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas through the Library.

28 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline her intentions regarding the £1 million provided in the budget for the car-hire industry which is a very important part of the tourism industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

28 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline her intentions regarding the £1 million provided in the budget for the car-hire industry which is a very important part of the tourism industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

20 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if her attention has been drawn to the recent concern expressed by French tour operators regarding the shortage of hire cars; if, in view of this and the recent collapse of one major car hire firm, she has any plans to discuss the matter with the car hire industry, or if she plans any other initiatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

20 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if her attention has been drawn to the recent concern expressed by French tour operators regarding the shortage of hire cars; if, in view of this and the recent collapse of one major car hire firm, she has any plans to discuss the matter with the car hire industry, or if she plans any other initiatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

14 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline her intentions regarding the £1 million provided in the budget for the car-hire industry which is a very important part of the tourism industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

14 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline her intentions regarding the £1 million provided in the budget for the car-hire industry which is a very important part of the tourism industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

13 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if the recent Kennedy Henderson safety report, commissioned by her Department and Irish Rail, will be published; if she has satisfied herself that there is adequate investment in railway infrastructure and rolling stock to provide improvement in the quality of service and the maintenance of a high standard of safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

13 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if the recent Kennedy Henderson safety report, commissioned by her Department and Irish Rail, will be published; if she has satisfied herself that there is adequate investment in railway infrastructure and rolling stock to provide improvement in the quality of service and the maintenance of a high standard of safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

126 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will make a statement clarifying the accuracy of reports of Government discussions with regard to a decision to end the compulsory transatlantic flight stopovers at Shannon Airport; if she has submitted proposals to Government to allow US direct flights to Dublin for 1992; and if she will specify the details of these proposals.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

126 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will make a statement clarifying the accuracy of reports of Government discussions with regard to a decision to end the compulsory transatlantic flight stopovers at Shannon Airport; if she has submitted proposals to Government to allow US direct flights to Dublin for 1992; and if she will specify the details of these proposals.

125 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline the guarantees, if any, she can give regarding the maintenance of existing passenger numbers or increased passenger numbers through Shannon Airport; if she will give details of any changes in these numbers; if she has any proposals from US airlines, other than current operators, to fly directly to Dublin; and, if so, if she will specify them and the safeguards she is putting in place, if there is any change to protect employment in the mid-west region.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

125 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline the guarantees, if any, she can give regarding the maintenance of existing passenger numbers or increased passenger numbers through Shannon Airport; if she will give details of any changes in these numbers; if she has any proposals from US airlines, other than current operators, to fly directly to Dublin; and, if so, if she will specify them and the safeguards she is putting in place, if there is any change to protect employment in the mid-west region.

48 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether she considers the compulsory Shannon stop-over to have a positive or a negative impact in the development of our tourism potential.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

48 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether she considers the compulsory Shannon stop-over to have a positive or a negative impact in the development of our tourism potential.

23 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether she proposes to have a meeting with the Fly Dublin Direct Committee at an early date; if she will outline her views on direct flight access into Dublin from the United States; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

23 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether she proposes to have a meeting with the Fly Dublin Direct Committee at an early date; if she will outline her views on direct flight access into Dublin from the United States; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

22 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline the outcome of her predecessor's recent promotional tour to the USA for increased and new flight routes to Ireland by US carriers; her views on whether the compulsory stop over at Shannon is a negative factor; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

22 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline the outcome of her predecessor's recent promotional tour to the USA for increased and new flight routes to Ireland by US carriers; her views on whether the compulsory stop over at Shannon is a negative factor; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

11 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if the Government have yet considered the memorandum prepared by her predecessor regarding the status of Shannon Airport, and especially the compulsory stop over requirement of transatlantic flights; if she intends to publish the memorandum or outline its main provisions; if her attention has been drawn to the recent warning issued by the Irish Airline Pilot's Association that Aer Lingus could be forced to shut down their transatlantic operations unless there is a change in the compulsory stop-over policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

11 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if the Government have yet considered the memorandum prepared by her predecessor regarding the status of Shannon Airport, and especially the compulsory stop over requirement of transatlantic flights; if she intends to publish the memorandum or outline its main provisions; if her attention has been drawn to the recent warning issued by the Irish Airline Pilot's Association that Aer Lingus could be forced to shut down their transatlantic operations unless there is a change in the compulsory stop-over policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

135 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline, (a) her intentions in regard to amending broadcasting legislation and (b) the format these changes will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

135 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline, (a) her intentions in regard to amending broadcasting legislation and (b) the format these changes will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

29 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if her Department have yet completed the promised review of the Broadcasting Act, 1990; if it has yet been submitted to the Government; if it is intended to privatise any part of RTE or their services, and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

29 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if her Department have yet completed the promised review of the Broadcasting Act, 1990; if it has yet been submitted to the Government; if it is intended to privatise any part of RTE or their services, and if she will make a statement on the matter.

12 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications when she intends to publish the formal review of the operation of the Broadcasting Act, 1990, as promised on 5 December 1991; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

12 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications when she intends to publish the formal review of the operation of the Broadcasting Act, 1990, as promised on 5 December 1991; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

10 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline her proposals in relation to the privatisation of RTE's Network 2 or 2FM; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

10 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline her proposals in relation to the privatisation of RTE's Network 2 or 2FM; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

26 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline the forecasts available to her Department of the likely level of tourism during 1992; if she has any particular plans to boost tourism during 1992; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

26 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline the forecasts available to her Department of the likely level of tourism during 1992; if she has any particular plans to boost tourism during 1992; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

9 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline, (a) her plans for the development of the tourism industry and (b) her views on the amount required for the marketing of the industry to achieve her plans.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

9 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline, (a) her plans for the development of the tourism industry and (b) her views on the amount required for the marketing of the industry to achieve her plans.

2 Mr. Yates asked the Taoiseach if he has any proposals to reorganise the Departments of the Marine, the Environment and Tourism, Transport and Communications so as to merge all aspects of the transport portfolio on to one Ministry and Department in the context of the increasing importance of an integrated transport policy of the Single Market of 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1992

2 Mr. Yates asked the Taoiseach if he has any proposals to reorganise the Departments of the Marine, the Environment and Tourism, Transport and Communications so as to merge all aspects of the transport portfolio on to one Ministry and Department in the context of the increasing importance of an integrated transport policy of the Single Market of 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Indian Employment and Investment Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1992

Indian Employment and Investment Act of 1992 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish an Indian reservation credit as an investment tax credit for investment in qualified Indian reservation property. Limits such credit to 25 percent for reservation personal property, 33 1/3 percent for new reservation construction property, and 33 1/3 percent for reservation infrastructure investment. Treats real estate rentals on an Indian reservation as the active conduct of a trade or business on such reservation. Declares that such credit applies only in the event that the Indian unemployment rate on the applicable reservation exceeds 300 percent of the national average unemployment rate at any time during the taxable year or in the immediately preceding taxable year. Provides for the recapture of such credit in the event such reservation property ceases to be investment property. Sets forth rules with respect to adjusting the basis of such property to reflect the investment credit. Allows businesses an employment credit of ten percent (30 percent in the case of an employer with at least 85 percent Indian employees) of the sum of the qualified wages and qualified employee health insurance costs paid or incurred during a taxable year. Requires employees to perform substantially all services within an Indian reservation and to reside on or near such reservation. Limits such credit to the first seven years of employment and excludes employees earning more than $30,000 per year. Establishes penalties to be imposed if an employee is terminated before the day one year after the day on which the employee began work for the employer. Applies certain rules for computing the targeted jobs credit to such employment credit.

A joint resolution designating the week of October 18, 1992, through October 24, 1992, as "National School Bus Safety Week".

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1992

Designates the week of October 18 through 24, 1992, as National School Bus Safety Week.

To provide airport and airway improvements for the United States Virgin Islands.

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1992

Requires air traffic controllers at St. Thomas and St. Croix airports in the Virgin Islands to be Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel. Directs the Administrator of the FAA to ensure that radar facilities are installed at the St. Croix airport on or before September 30, 1992.

Council Directive 92/13/EEC of 25 February 1992 coordinating the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the application of Community rules on the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors

European Union · EUR-Lex · 25 February 1992

Council Regulation (EEC) No 525/92 of 25 February 1992 on temporary compensation for the consequences of the situation in Yugoslavia on transport of some fresh fruit and vegetables from Greece

European Union · EUR-Lex · 25 February 1992

To amend the Shipping Act of 1984 to establish requirements for the approval by the Federal Maritime Commission of conference agreement amendments that terminate service to a port, to ensure consideration of the public interest with respect to those agreements and amendments, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1992

Amends the Shipping Act of 1984 to require the approval of the Federal Maritime Commission before a conference agreement amendment that terminates service to a port may become effective. Provides for injunctive relief.

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) INTRODUCING A DECLARATION OF EUROPEAN INTEREST TO FACILITATE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRANS-EUROPEAN NETWORKS IN THE TRANSPORT DOMAIN

European Union · European Commission · 24 February 1992

Rücknahme und Verbleib von wiederaufgearbeitetem Uran und Plutonium aus Wiederaufarbeitungsverträgen bundesdeutscher Atomkraftwerksbetreiber mit der französischen Wiederaufarbeitungsanlage der COGEMA in La Hague (G-SIG: 12010660)

Germany · German Bundestag · 21 February 1992

Menge des aufgearbeiteten Urans und Plutoniums, Lagerung und Transport, Vertrag der COGEMA mit der Tecksnapexport in Tomsk, Verwendung der wiederaufgearbeiteten Kernbrennstoffe

12 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if he will list the aircraft acquired by the Air Corps for the Ministerial Air Transport Service; if it is planned to acquire any additional aircraft for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 1992

12 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if he will list the aircraft acquired by the Air Corps for the Ministerial Air Transport Service; if it is planned to acquire any additional aircraft for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

American Automobile Labeling Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1992

American Automobile Labeling Act - Requires manufacturers of new automobiles to affix, in a prominent place, on each automobile manufactured after 1992, a label indicating: (1) the percentage (by value) of U.S. automobile equipment on it; (2) the percentage (by man-hour) of labor performed by U.S. workers in assembling it; and (3) the name of any country, other than the United States, where at least one-third of the automobile equipment (by value) in it originated. Sets forth civil penalties for violation of this Act.

Amtrak Authorization and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1992

Amtrak Capital Acquisition and Technology Development Act - Amends the Rail Passenger Service Act to require the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to develop a plan for the elimination by December 31, 1997, of all highway at-grade crossings along the main line of the Northeast Corridor between Boston, Massachusetts, and New York, New York. Requires the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to pay 20 percent of the cost of the elimination of each crossing. Directs Amtrak to develop and report to the Congress on a plan for the demonstration of new technologies in rail passenger equipment. Requires the Secretary to develop and submit to the Congress a program master plan that will permit the establishment of regularly scheduled, safe, and dependable rail passenger service between Boston and New York City, including appropriate intermediate stops, in three hours or less. Declares that no amendment of the articles of incorporation of Amtrak shall be required for the issuance of preferred stock. Declares that Amtrak's railroad subsidiaries, lessors, and lessees shall not be required to pay any additional taxes as a consequence of their expenditure of funds to acquire or improve real property, equipment, facilities, or right-of-way materials or structures used in the provision of rail passenger service. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) capital acquisition and Northeast Corridor development; (2) new corridor development, especially between densely populated cities and over long distances; (3) Amtrak operating expenses; and (4) certain mandatory payments. Repeals: (1) the Secretary's authority to guarantee loans to finance upgrading of roadbeds and the purchase or lease of rolling stock, certain systems, equipment and facilities for the improvement of rail passenger service; and (2) the prohibition on the use of intercity rail passenger service funds for the operation of Amtrak Commuter service.

Water Quality Infrastructure Improvement Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1992

Water Quality Infrastructure Improvement Act of 1992 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reduce the amounts of certain State contributions required for the receipt of capitalization grants for water pollution control revolving funds for States which are economically distressed. Requires capitalization grant agreements to require States, in providing water pollution control assistance, to give priority to projects which serve economically distressed counties. Authorizes economically distressed States, for purposes of complying with contribution requirements, to sell obligations to the Federal Financing Bank in the same manner as the Federal Government sells Federal obligations. Waives interest payments on loans made from revolving funds for recipients serving economically distressed areas. Extends the period for loan repayment to 30 years for such recipients. Extends the authorization of appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds through the year 2000.

State Regulation and Management of Solid Waste Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1992

Title I: General Amendments - State Regulation and Management of Solid Waste Act of 1991 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to revise provisions concerning congressional findings and objectives. Title II: State Solid Waste Management Plans - Sets forth as the objective of this title the reduction of solid waste generated and disposed of during the 20 years following the enactment of this Act by requiring States to develop programs which: (1) reduce the generation of solid waste and encourage resource conservation; and (2) facilitate the recycling of, and the use of valuable resources from, such waste. Requires State waste management plans to: (1) identify the types, sources, and characteristics of solid wastes that are expected to be generated within, transported to, or managed by, the State during the 20 years following the enactment of this Act; (2) ensure the availability of capacity to manage such waste in an environmentally sound manner; (3) provide for annual certifications to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency with respect to meeting objectives and capacity to manage waste; (4) provide that all solid waste management facilities in the State meet Federal and State laws and allow only registered facilities to manage waste; (5) provide for technical and financial assistance to local communities to meet plan requirements; and (6) specify the conditions under which the State will authorize the acceptance of solid waste from other States. Directs a State, when identifying waste capacity, to take into account waste management agreements between persons in such State and persons in States contiguous with such State. Sets forth plan submission requirements. Title III: Interstate Transport of Waste - Authorizes a State with an approved solid waste management plan to prohibit or restrict the importation of solid waste from another State for management purposes (other than transportation). Permits States to levy fees on solid waste. Requires at least 50 percent of such fees to be allocated to the local government managing the waste. Title IV: Financial Assistance - Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the development and implementation of waste management plans; (2) grants to States for the encouragement of recycling and resource recovery and conservation; and (3) assistance to rural communities for solid waste management.

Automotive Buyers Right to Know Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 1992

Automotive Buyers Right to Know Act of 1992 - Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to prohibit motor vehicle manufacturers from selling, introducing, or delivering in interstate commerce or importing into the United States any motor vehicle that does not have prominently displayed a label indicating: (1) the location where it was produced; and (2) the value (stated as a percentage of the total value of the motor vehicle) of all parts produced in the United States.

American Automobile Labeling Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 1992

American Automobile Labeling Act - Requires manufacturers of new automobiles to affix, in a prominent place, on each automobile manufactured after 1992, a label indicating: (1) the percentage (by value) of U.S. automobile equipment on it; (2) percentage (by man-hour) of labor performed by U.S. workers in assembling it; and (3) the name of any country, other than the United States, where at least one-third of the automobile equipment (by value) in it originated. Sets forth civil penalties for violation of this Act.

Automobile Content Information Disclosure Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 1992

Automobile Content Information Disclosure Act - Requires manufacturers and dealers of passenger motor vehicles, light trucks, and sport utility vehicles to display on each vehicle a label specifying: (1) the estimate of the manufacturer of the average range of the minimum and maximum components of each model line of such vehicle which are produced in the United States; and (2) the location of the final assembly of such vehicle. Treats violations under this Act as violations of the label and entry requirements under the Automobile Information Disclosure Act and as unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Motorcycle Rider Responsibility Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 1992

Motorcycle Rider Responsibility Act of 1992 - Amends Federal law to revise eligibility requirements with respect to grants to States for traffic safety programs to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make such grants if the State has in effect a law which makes unlawful the operation of a motorcycle by a covered individual (any individual under age 21 and any individual who has been licensed to operate a motorcycle for less than two calendar years) who is not wearing a motorcycle helmet, or an individual whenever there is a passenger under age 21 on the motorcycle who is not wearing a helmet. (Current law calls upon States to require any individual regardless of age to wear a helmet while operating a motorcycle.) Adds as a further requirement for such grants (including second-year and third-year grants) that States have a law requiring any individual under age 21 to complete a motorcycle safety rider course before being issued a motorcycle operator's license.

Verlegung zusätzlicher Transport- und Sanitätshubschrauber auf den US-Flugplatz Wiesbaden-Erbenheim; Intervention zur Unterbindung weiterer militärischer Nutzung (G-SIG: 12042238)

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 February 1992

Anfragen auf Bereitstellung von Material und Lastkraftwagen aus dem Bestand der ehemaligen NVA für den Transport von Hilfsgütern in die Staaten der ehemaligen Union der Sozialistischen Sowjetrepubliken (G-SIG: 12052267)

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 February 1992