Transport

Ports Improvement Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1980

Ports Improvement Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake navigation improvements to: (1) Norfolk Harbor and Channels, Virginia; (2) Mobile Harbor, Alabama; (3) Baltimore Harbor and Channels, Maryland; (4) Philadelphia Harbor, Pennsylvania; (5) Charleston Harbor, South Carolina; and (6) New York Harbor and Channels, New York. Requires the Chief of Engineers, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for each such project demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other statutory requirements as determined to be pertinent by the Chief of Engineers. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to develop, improve, and maintain the Nation's harbors and other waterways at such depths and dimensions to insure the safe and efficient conduct of defense transportation or foreign and domestic commerce. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to allot, from existing Department of the Army civil works appropriations, such sums as are necessary (pending permanent appropriations) for immediate prosecution of advanced engineering and design and other necessary studies for the improvements authorized by this Act.

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) adapting, as a result of the accession of Greece, Regulation (EEC) No 1108/70 introducing an accounting system for expenditure on infrastructure in respect of transport by rail, road and inland waterway (submitted to the Council by the Commission)

European Union · European Commission · 15 December 1980

Proposal for a Council Decision setting up an information and consultation procedure for relations and agreements with third countries in the field of transport by rail, road and inland waterway

European Union · European Commission · 11 December 1980

Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 9 December 1980

Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980 - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake, on an expedited and priority basis, navigation improvements to: (1) Norfolk Harbor and Channels, Virginia; (2) Mobile Harbor, Alabama; and (3) Deep-draft access to the Ports of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Requires the Chief of Engineers, within one year of the date of enactment this Act, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for each such project demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other statutory requirements as determined to be pertinent by the Chief of Engineers. States that in the event that Congress does not disapprove such final environmental impact statement by concurrent resolution, within a 60 calendar day period of receipt, it shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that the policies, purposes, and requirements of said statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to develop, improve, and maintain the Nation's rivers, harbors, and other waterways, at such depths and dimensions and with such facilities determined to be economically justified and engineering feasible and otherwise sufficient to insure the safe and efficient conduct of defense transportation or foreign and domestic commerce. Requires the Chief of Engineers, prior to initiation of any such work, to submit to Congress final environmental impact statement for such improvements. Requires each such statement to be submitted to Congress within one year of the date of the completion of the draft environmental impact statement. Declares that the absence of Congressional disapproval shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that all environmental statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Declares that environmental impact statements for such projects and improvements authorized by this Act, findings and determinations by Congress, and actions to carry out such projects and improvements shall not be subject to judicial review except that: (1) claims alleging the invalidity of this Act may be brought within 60 days following its enactment; (2) claims alleging the inadequacy of a final environmental impact statement transmitted to Congress pursuant to provisions of this Act may be brought within 60 days following the date of a finding and determination by Congress; and (3) claims alleging that an action will deny rights under the Constitution, or that such action is beyond the scope of authority conferred by this Act may be brought within 60 days following the date of such action.

Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 1980

Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake, on an expedited and priority basis, navigation improvements to the Charleston Harbor and Channels, South Carolina. Requires the Chief of Engineers, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for each such project demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other statutory requirements as determined to be pertinent by the Chief of Engineers. States that in the event that Congress does not disapprove such final environmental impact statement by concurrent resolution, within 60 days of receipt, it shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that the policies, purposes, and requirements of said statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to develop, improve, and maintain the Nation's rivers, harbors, and other waterways, at such depths and dimensions and with such facilities, determined to be economically justified and engineeringly feasible, and otherwise sufficient to insure the safe and efficient conduct of defense transportation or foreign and domestic commerce. Requires the Chief of Engineers, prior to initiation of any such work, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for such improvements. Requires each such statement to be submitted to Congress within one year of the date of the completion of the draft environmental impact statement. Declares that the absence of Congressional disapproval shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that all environmental statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Declares that environmental impact statements for such projects and improvements shall not be subject to judicial review except that: (1) claims alleging the invalidity of this Act may be brought within 60 days following the enactment; (2) claims alleging the inadequacy of a final environmental impact statement transmitted to Congress pursuant to provisions of this Act may be brought within 60 days following the date of a finding and determination by Congress; and (3) claims alleging that an action to carry out projects and improvements authorized by this Act will deny rights under the Constitution, or that such action is beyond the scope of authority conferred by this Act, may be brought within 60 days following the date of such action. Gives exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. district courts for the district where the improvement is located. Gives docket priority to such proceedings in such courts.

Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 1980

Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake, on an expedited and priority basis, navigation improvements to: (1) Norfolk Harbor and Channels, Virginia; (2) Mobile Harbor, Alabama, and (3) Deep-draft access to the Ports of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Requires the Chief of Engineers, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for each such project demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other statutory requirements as determined to be pertinent by the Chief of Engineers. States that in the event that Congress does not disapprove such final environmental impact statement by concurrent resolution, within a 60 calendar day period of receipt, it shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that the policies, purposes, and requirements of said statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to develop, improve and maintain the Nation's rivers, harbors, and other waterways, at such depths and dimensions and with such facilities, determined to be economically justified and engineeringly feasible, and otherwise sufficient to insure the safe and efficient conduct of defense transportation or foreign and domestic commerce. Requires the Chief of Engineers, prior to initiation of any such work, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for such improvements. Requires each such statement to be submitted to Congress within one year of the date of the completion of the draft environmental impact statement. Declares that the absence of Congressional disapproval shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that all environmental statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Declares that environmental impact statements for such projects and improvements authorized by this Act, findings and determinations by Congress, and actions to carry out such projects and improvements shall not be suject to judicial review except that: (1) claims alleging the invalidity of this Act may be brought within 60 days following its enactment; (2) claims alleging the inadequacy of a final environmental impact statement transmitted to Congress pursuant to provisions of this Act may be brought with 60 days following the date of a finding and determination by Congress; and (3) claims alleging that an action to carry out projects and improvements authorized by this Act will deny rights under the Constitution, or that such action is beyond the scope of authority conferred by this Act, may be brought within 60 days following the date of such action.

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3178/80 of 5 December 1980 on air transport costs to be included in the value for customs purposes

European Union · EUR-Lex · 5 December 1980

Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on certain measures to promote the development of combined transport#Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) amending Regulation (EEC) No 1107/70 with a view to supplementing the system for the granting of aids for transport by rail, road and inland waterway by the addition of provisions on combined transport (submitted to the Council by the Commission)

European Union · European Commission · 5 December 1980

Council Directive 80/1178/EEC of 4 December 1980 amending, consequent on the accession of Greece, Directive 74/561/EEC on admission to the occupation of road haulage operator in national and international transport operations

European Union · EUR-Lex · 4 December 1980

Council Directive 80/1180/EEC of 4 December 1980 amending, consequent on the accession of Greece, Directive 77/796/EEC aiming at the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications for goods haulage operators and road passenger transport operators, including measures intended to encourage these operators effectively to exercise their right to freedom of establishment

European Union · EUR-Lex · 4 December 1980

Council Directive 80/1179/EEC of 4 December 1980 amending, consequent on the accession of Greece, Directive 74/562/EEC on admission to the occupation of road passenger transport operator in national and international transport operations

European Union · EUR-Lex · 4 December 1980

Motor Vehicle Safety and Cost Savings Authorization Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 1980

Motor Vehicle Safety and Cost Savings Authorization Act of 1980 - Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 for traffic and motor vehicle safety. Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to authorize appropriations for: (1) automobile bumper standards; (2) consumer information studies; (3) diagnostic inspection demonstration projects; and (4) odometer requirements. Specifies that the impact test velocity used in the bumper standards shall be 2.5 miles per hour for longitudinal impact test procedures and 1.5 miles per hour for corner impact test procedures. Denies the Secretary of Transportation authority to establish any impact test velocity exceeding the aforementioned speeds before September 1, 1982. Directs the Secretary, within 18 months after the close of model year 1982, to promulgate a bumper standard in accordance with specified requirements. Directs the Secretary to submit to the President for transmittal to Congress an annual report regarding the progress made on carrying out this Act. Sets forth information to be included in such report. Authorizes the Secretary to exempt those classes of motor vehicles for which the Secretary finds that odometer readings have no meaningful relation to value or performance. Directs the Secretary to publish, together with the rule containing such exemption, the findings of fact which support the exemption and an analysis of the reasons for such exemption. Sets forth procedures for the notification, by the manufacturer by first class mail, of the most recent purchaser of a tire that has been determined to be unsafe or defective. Directs that public notice be made under certain circumstances. Prohibits the Secretary from establishing any rule that requires a tire dealer or distributor to compile records of tire sales. Directs the Secretary to require such dealers or distributors to furnish the first purchaser of a tire with a form that such purchaser may complete and return directly to the manufacturer. Specifies that, in determining a State's compliance with enforcement of the 55 miles-per-hour speed limit, a sampling technique rather than a monitoring of all vehicles would suffice. Directs the Secretary to amend the standard to require that affected automobile manufacturers install passive occupant restraints (airbags) in all passenger cars having wheel bases not greater than 100 inches in model year 1983 and in all passenger cars manufactured in model year 1984 and thereafter. Defines "affected manufacturers" as those that produced more than 1,600,000 passenger cars worldwide and sold more than 200,000 passenger cars in the United States in model year 1979. Directs that passive seatbelt assemblies installed in passenger cars beginning in model year 1983 shall be detachable by the user in a manner that does not impair the subsequent reattachment and performance of such assemblies. Exempts manufacturers from installing passive occupant restraint systems in certain passenger car models to be discontinued on or after December 31, 1982.

Infrastruktur für den Bau kleinerer Heizkraftwerke (G-SIG: 09040015)

Germany · German Bundestag · 21 November 1980

A bill to declare a portion of the Trent River of North Carolina to be non-navigable.

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1980

Declares a specified portion of the Trent River in the State of North Carolina to be nonnavigable waters of the United States.

A concurrent resolution to express the thanks of the Congress of the United States to those persons who, during the period of October 4-6, 1980, directly participated in the rescuing of 510 people on board the burning passenger vessel Prinsendam off the coast of Alaska.

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1980

Expresses congressional tribute and thanks to those Americans and Canadians who participated in the rescue of the people onboard the burning passenger vessel Prinsendam off the coast of Alaska during October 4-6, 1980.

Bekanntgabe der Bildung der Bundesregierung und Vereidigung der Bundesminister (G-SIG: 09000013)

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 November 1980

Hans-Dietrich Genscher, Bundesminister des Auswärtigen; Gerhart Rudolf Baum, Bundesminister des Innern; Dr. Hans-Jochen Vogel, Bundesminister der Justiz; Hans Matthöfer, Bundesminister der Finanzen; Dr. Otto Graf Lambsdorff, Bundesminister für Wirtschaft; Josef Ertl, Bundesminister für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten; Dr. Herbert Ehrenberg, Bundesminister für Arbeit und Sozialordnung; Dr. Hans Apel, Bundesminister der Verteidigung; Frau Antje Huber, Bundesminister für Jugend, Familie und Gesundheit; Dr. Volker Hauff, Bundesminister für Verkehr; Kurt Gscheidle, Bundesminister für das Post- und Fernmeldewesen; Dr. Dieter Haack, Bundesminister für Raumordnung, Bauwesen und Städtebau; Egon Franke, Bundesminister für innerdeutsche Beziehungen; Dr. Andreas von Bülow, Bundesminister für Forschung und Technologie; Dr. Jürgen Schmude, Bundesminister für Bildung und Wissenschaft; Rainer Offergeld, Bundesminister für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit

EIGTH REPORT BY THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL on the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 543/69 of 25 March 1969 on the harmonization of certain social legislation relating to road transport

European Union · European Commission · 31 October 1980

Entschließung zu dem Memorandum der Kommission an den Rat über die Beiträge der Europäischen Gemeinschaften zur Entwicklung des Luftverkehrswesens (G-SIG: 09000110)

Germany · German Bundestag · 29 October 1980

Schrittweise Anwendung der Wettbewerbsvorschriften des EG-Vertrages auf den europäischen Luftverkehr, Reduzierung und Vereinheitlichung der Luftverkehrstarife, Erweiterung des Luftverkehrsnetzes unter besonderer Berücksichtigung regionaler Verbindungen, soziale Aspekte, insbesondere Harmonisierung der Arbeitsbedingungen, Sicherheit des Flugverkehrs in der Luft und am Boden, insbesondere Übertragung der Überwachungsfunktionen für den oberen Luftraum der Mitgliedstaaten an Eurocontrol, Stärkung der Leistungsfähigkeit der europäischen Luftverkehrsindustrie, insbesondere Ausbau der Airbus-Familie

Draft for a COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning priorities and the timetable for decisions to be taken by the Council in the transport sector during the period up to the end of 1983 (submitted to the Council by the Commission)

European Union · European Commission · 21 October 1980

Internationaler Umgang mit gefährlichen chemischen Abfällen (G-SIG: 00003152)

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 October 1980

Verbesserungen im Melde- und Kontrollverfahren für den grenzüberschreitenden Transport gefährlicher chemischer Abfälle, Verlagerung des Transports dieser Stoffe auf die Schiene, Mitwirkung bei der Ausarbeitung von Richtlinien für die Beseitigung und den grenzüberschreitenden Transport gefährlicher chemischer Abfälle im Rahmen des Umweltprogramms der Vereinten Nationen (UNEP)

projet de loi autorisant l'approbation de la Convention entre le Gouvernement de la République francaise et le Gouvernement de la République algérienne démocratique et populaire relative au transport par la Société nationale des chemins de fer algériens de certains pe

France · Senate · 7 October 1980

projet de loi autorisant l'approbation d'une Convention des Nations Unies sur le transport des marchandises par la mer

France · Senate · 2 October 1980

Vorschlag der Kommission für eine Richtlinie des Rates zur Änderung der Richtlinien 70/457/EWG und 70/458/EWG über einen gemeinsamen Sortenkatalog für landwirtschaftliche Pflanzenarten und über den Verkehr mit Gemüsesaatgut (EG-Dok. 9454/80) (G-SIG: 09000059)

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 September 1980

Richtlinie Nr. 80/1141/EWG

A bill to assist state and local transportation agencies.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1980

Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Assistance Act of 1964 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to reimburse State or local public bodies or agencies that incur expenses in order to comply with specified laws or regulations relating to mass transit for the handicapped. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and loans to private nonprofit corporations and associations to provide transportation services for the elderly and handicapped for whom State or local mass transportation services are inadequate. Authorizes appropriations without fiscal year limitation for the purposes of this Act.

Framework Agreement for cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Federative Republic of Brazil - Exchange of Letters on maritime transport

European Union · EUR-Lex · 18 September 1980

A bill to amend the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to authorize additional Federal contributions for the designing, construction, and equipping of a rail rapid transit line to the Dulles International Airport.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1980

Amends the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to finance construction of a rail rapid transit line extension to Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Requires local governments to provide matching grants for construction on non-Federal land.

A bill to exempt a portion of U.S. Highway 90 from federally required permits.

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1980

Exempts from all federally required permits and permit processes the proposal to relocate highway United States 90 between Morgan City, Louisiana, and LA 311.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the monitoring of radioactive materials transported by air, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1980

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations, by July 1, 1981, requiring the monitoring of radioactive materials before such materials are loaded onto an aircraft. Directs air carriers who transport such materials to make available a radiation monitoring device to each employee of such carriers who is employed: (1) at an airport at which such materials are loaded or unloaded; or (2) on aircraft in which such materials are transported.

Great Lakes Maritime Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1980

Great Lakes Maritime Act of 1980 - Title I: Water Resources Project Authorization - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to extend the navigation season on Lakes Superior, Huron, Michigan, and Erie and their interconnecting navigation channels in accordance with specified recommendations of the Corps of Engineers. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose. Directs the Secretary, in cooperation with other departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States, and with State and local governments, to determine the extent of shoreline damage in the United States causally related to the regulation of the waters of Lake Superior by the International Joint Commission - United States and Canada. Requires that a report on such findings be made to Congress before September 30, 1982. Title II: Equitable Service for Foreign Trade of Great Lakes Ports - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish trade routes, services, or lines that take into account the seasonal closure of the Saint Lawrence Seaway and that provide for alternate shipping routes via a different range of ports during such closure. Title III: Debt Extension for Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation - Amends the provisions of law which created the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to extend from 50 years to 80 years the period for repayment of revenue bonds issued by the Corporation to the Secretary of the Treasury. Directs the Corporation and the Secretary to make all revenue bonds outstanding on the effective date of this Act payable in equal annual amounts over the remainder of the 80 year period established by this Act. Title IV: Regulation of Common Carrriers by Water - Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to redefine the term "common carrier by water in foreign commerce" to include persons engaged as common carriers in specified ocean transportation of property who: (1) advertise, solicit, or arrange, within the United States, for such transportation; or (2) issue or deliver ocean or through intermodal bills of lading or other contracts of afreightment for such transportation. Directs that specified contracts or agreements be filed with the Federal Maritime Commission within 30 days of the date of enactment of this Act. Directs such common carriers by water to file their tariffs with the Commission within 30 days of the date of enactment of this Act. Sets forth the effective dates of such tariffs.

SEVENTH REPORT BY THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 543/69 OF 25 MARCH 1969 ON THE HARMONIZATION OF CERTAIN SOCIAL LEGISLATION RELATING TO ROAD TRANSPORT (1 January to 31 December 1977)

European Union · European Commission · 9 September 1980

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DECISION on acceptance by the Community of a draft resolution of the European Conference of Transport Ministers on the introduction of an ECMT licence for international removals (presented by the Commission to the Council)

European Union · European Commission · 8 September 1980

A bill to amend title 49 of the United States Code to make transportation by motor vehicle of food and other edible products intended for human consumption exempt from the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

United States · United States Congress · 3 September 1980

Exempts from the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission transportation by motor vehicle of food and other edible products intended for human consumption (including edible byproducts but excluding alcoholic beverages and drugs).

Defective Aircraft Remedy Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 August 1980

Defective Aircraft Remedy Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine, on the record after an opportunity for hearing, whether an unsafe condition in an aircraft is related to a design or manufacturing defect in such aircraft. Directs the Secretary, if such relationship exists, to: (1) notify the manufacturer and the registered owner of such aircraft of such determination; and (2) order the manufacturer to remedy such condition. Directs a manufacturer to notify the registered owner and the Secretary if such manufacturer knows that: (1) an unsafe condition exists in an aircraft; and (2) such condition is related to a design or manufacturing defect. States that the cost of repairs (except labor) mandated by this Act shall not be charged to the registered owner of the aircraft involved. Provides for reimbursement of an aircraft owner by the manufacturer if such owner performs required repairs within a specified period. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to compromise such penalties subject to specified considerations.

A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of September 7, 1980, to September 14, 1980, as "National Life Flight Week."

United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1980

Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of September 7-14, 1980, as "National Life Flight Week."

A bill to provide for the extension of the period for repayment of revenue bonds issued by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to the Secretary of the Treasury from fifty years to eighty years, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1980

Extends from 50 years to 80 years the period for repayment of revenue bonds issued by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (the Corporation) to the Secretary of the Treasury. Directs the Corporation and the Secretary to make all revenue bonds outstanding on the effective date of this Act payable in equal annual amounts over the remainder of the 80 year period established by this Act.

A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of September 7, 1980, to September 14, 1980, as "National Life Flight Week".

United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1980

Requests the President to designate the week of September 7-September 14, 1980, as "National Life Flight Week."

Baltimore Harbor Improvement Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 25 August 1980

Baltimore Harbor Improvement Act of 1980 - Authorizes appropriations for the deepening of Baltimore Harbor and its southern approach channel. Directs the Corps of Engineers to complete the design and provide technical assistance for such project. Directs the Baltimore District Engineer to assemble a task force to coordinate compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and with other applicable laws. Prohibits construction of any spoil disposal dike or containment area at or near Hart and Miller Islands in the Chesapeake Bay.

A bill to exempt a portion of United States Highway 90 from Federally required permits.

United States · United States Congress · 22 August 1980

Exempts from all federally required permits and permit processes the proposal to relocate highway United States 90 between Morgan City, Louisiana, and LA 311.

A bill to provide for reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 August 1980

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, upon application by the States of Maryland and Virginia and the District of Columbia, to make a grant for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge. Directs that the Federal share of the project costs shall be 100 percent. Authorizes to be appropriated, out of the Highway Trust Fund, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act beginning in fiscal year 1981.

A bill to authorize the discharge of dredged or fill material as part of Federal projects for the construction of the Fernandina Harbor Jetties, Florida, and the portion of the Intracoastal Waterway between St. Mary's River and St. John's River, Florida.

United States · United States Congress · 21 August 1980

Authorizes the discharge of dredged material from Federal projects for the construction of the Fernandina Harbor Jetties and a portion of the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida.

A bill to provide for a study of the problems of allocating the use of airport facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1980

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to appoint a task force to study the problems of allocating the use of airport facilities and airspace among persons using or seeking to use such facilities. Directs the task force to report its findings and recommendations to specified congressional committees. Appoints the Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board as chairman of the task force. Requires the Secretary to appoint the members of the task force and to include representatives of: (1) the Departments of Transportation and Justice; (2) States; (3) airport owners and operators; (4) specified air carriers; (5) interested financial institutions; and (6) aviation consumer groups. Directs the task force to meet not later than 30 days after all its members have been appointed. Directs the Secretary to provide necessary staff and support services.

Vorschlag einer Richtlinie des Rates zur Änderung der Richtlinie des Rates 74/561/EWG über den Zugang zum Beruf des Güterkraftverkehrsunternehmers im innerstaatlichen und grenzüberschreitenden Verkehr (EG-Dok. 9000/80) (G-SIG: 09000056)

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 August 1980

Richtlinie Nr. 80/1178/EWG

Vorschlag einer Richtlinie des Rates zur Änderung der Richtlinie des Rates 74/562/EWG über den Zugang zum Beruf des Personenkraftverkehrsunternehmers im innerstaatlichen und grenzüberschreitenden Verkehr (EG-Dok. 9000/80) (G-SIG: 09000057)

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 August 1980

Richtlinie Nr. 80/1179/EWG

National Automotive Research Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1980

National Automotive Research Act of 1980 - Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to require the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to plan, direct, and conduct automotive research and technology development activities, utilizing to the extent possible the capabilities of other Government laboratories, private industry, and institutions of higher learning. Requires NASA to establish and implement a program to solicit and evaluate ideas from inventors and to stimulate the further development of specified ideas. Transfers to NASA within two years of enactment all automotive research and technology development activities currently being conducted by other Federal departments and agencies and so much of the positions, personnel, property, and funds of such departments and agencies as the Administrator of NASA shall recommend. Authorizes and directs the Administrator to prepare a comprehensive management program for the conduct of research and technology development activities under this Act, including a progress report on the transfer to NASA of the automotive research and development activities of other departments and agencies. Requires the Administrator to transmit such program to the appropriate committees of Congress. Requires the Administrator to detail modifications in such program in the annual budget submission. Authorizes specified amounts through fiscal year 1983 and amounts to be set in annual authorization Acts for subsequent fiscal years to carry out this Act.

A bill to amend section 402 of title 23, United States Code, relating to highway safety programs, to require the establishment of a comprehensive alcohol-traffic safety program in each State aimed at discouraging driving while under the influence of alcohol.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1980

Amends the highway safety programs uniform standards to include: (1) effective alcohol safety programs; and (2) criminal penalties to deter motorists from driving while under the influence of alcohol.

A bill to permit the Corps of Engineers or its contractors to dispose of dredged material from the Norfolk Harbor Channel project in certain ocean waters.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1980

Permits the Corps of Engineers or its contractors to transport dredged material from the Norfolk Harbor Channel (Virginia) project for the purpose of disposing of it in specified ocean waters.

A bill to provide that no Federal funds are authorized for, or may be apportioned, expended, or obligated for, construction of the North South Distributor Freeway in St. Louis, Missouri.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1980

Prohibits any Federal funds from being authorized or spent for construction of the North South Distributor Freeway in St. Louis, Missouri.

A bill to authorize a study of the sail-assisted technology as a means of reducing energy costs for inter-island transportation in the trust territory of the Pacific Islands, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1980

Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with other agency heads, to review and report to Congress on the transportation needs of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in order to ascertain the potential for sail-assisted technology for inter-island transportation. Sets forth matters to be considered and included in such report.

Air Safety Reorganization Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1980

Air Safety Reorganization Act of 1980 - Title I: Air Safety Administration - Establishes the Air Safety Administration as an independent regulatory agency. Sets forth requirements for and duties of an Air Safety Administrator and a Deputy Administrator. Transfers specified functions, powers, and duties of the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration concerning air carrier economic and safety regulation to the Air Safety Administrator (the Administrator). Directs the Administrator of the Aviation Operations Administration, in consultation with the Administrator, to prescribe rules for the prevention of collisions involving aircraft. Specifies administrative procedures to be carried out by the Administrator. Authorizes the Administrator to establish a working capital fund for administrative expenses. Authorizes each department, agency, and instrumentality of the executive branch to furnish to the Administrator information or other data deemed necessary to carry out duties under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator: (1) to provide for participation of military personnel in the performance of his or her functions; (2) to utilize, on a reimbursable basis, the services of personnel made available by a department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government; and (3) to establish advisory boards in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Directs the Administrator to report annually to Congress on the activities of the Air Safety Administration. Title II: Aviation Operations Administration - Amends the Department of Transportation Act to replace the Federal Aviation Administration with the Aviation Operations Administration within the Department of Transportation. Assigns all functions, powers, and duties of the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration under specified Acts concerning airport development and noise abatement to the Administrator of the Aviation Operations Administration. Title III: Transitional, Saving, Conforming, and Miscellaneous Provisions - States that an agency or governmental body that transferred all functions or programs affected by this Act to a governmental entity or officer shall lapse. Lists transitional provisions to be carried out by the Secretary, the Air Safety Administrator, and the Administrator of the Aviation Operations Administration. Authorizes the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to make incidental dispositions of personnel, assets, and liabilities in connection with functions transferred or assigned by this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Aviation Operations Administration and the Air Safety Administrator, within one year of the effective date of this Act, to submit jointly to Congress a proposed codification of all laws that contain the functions, powers, and duties transferred to or vested in both of them or their respective Administrations by this Act. Sets forth procedures for initial appointments to both Administrations. Directs the Administrator of the Aviation Operations Administration, within one year of the date of this Act, to develop and report to Congress on a comprehensive, long-term plan to improve aviation safety.

A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the operations at Washington National and Dulles International Airports.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1980

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall adopt a policy and implement regulations to manage the growth of commercial jet air traffic in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C., area and establish a rational balance in the use of Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport.