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Resolution· Entschließungsantrag BT10/780enacted

Entschließungsantrag zum Bericht betr. Fortschreibung des Berichtes der Bundesregierung über Maßnahmen zur Verhinderung von Tankerunfällen und zur Bekämpfung von Ölverschmutzungen der Meere und Küsten vom 19. Dezember 1980 (Drucksache 9/72) (G-SIG: 10000874)

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 December 1983

Bereitstellung von Mitteln zum Ausbau des Verkehrssicherungssystems für die Deutsche Bucht, Verhinderung der illegalen Reinigung von Tankern auf hoher See, Vorlage eines weiteren Berichts bis zum 31.12.1984

Bill· SS. 2161 (98th)open

A bill to establish a commission to study defense-related aspects of the United States merchant marine.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Establishes the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense to study the capability of: (1) the United States shipbuilding defense mobilization base to support both naval and commercial ship construction and repair in the event of war or national emergency; and (2) the United States merchant marine to meet the need for such transportation. Directs the Commission to submit to the President and Congress within nine months after enactment of this Act a report on its findings and conclusions, and its recommendations for legislative action, action by the executive branch, and action by the private sector to foster and maintain a U.S. merchant marine capable of meeting national security requirements. Terminates the Commission 90 days after it submits its report. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 2174 (98th)open

Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1983 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish rules, regulations, standards, and orders to assure that: (1) commercial motor vehicles are safely maintained, equipped, loaded, and operated; (2) the responsibilities imposed upon drivers of commercial motor vehicles do not impair such drivers' ability to operate safely; (3) the physical condition of such drivers is adequate to enable them to drive safely; and (4) the operation of commercial motor vehicles does not create deleterious effects on the physical condition of such drivers. Requires the Secretary and the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, to undertake a study of health hazards to which employees engaged in the operation of commercial motor vehicles are exposed and to develop information to enable such employees to operate free from recognized hazards. Requires that such study be submitted to Congress within one year after enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary, before prescribing or revising requirements for motor carrier qualifications, hours of service, safety, and equipment standards, to consider the costs and benefits of such requirements. Requires agents of the Secretary, in carrying out the Secretary's inspection and investigation functions, to consult with employers and employees and their authorized representatives and offer such persons the right of accompaniment. Sets forth the Secretary's duty to investigate nonfrivolous complaints and to protect the identities of complainants. Sets forth penalties for violations of safety standards promulgated under this title. Removes the authority of the Secretary to initiate litigation related to highway safety. Vests such authority in the Attorney General. Allows States to adopt more stringent safety rules if such rules are not inconsistent with Federal rules. Requires each commercial motor vehicle to pass an annual inspection of its safety equipment. Directs the Secretary to establish Federal standards for such equipment and a procedure for State implementation of such inspections. Directs the Secretary to establish a procedure to determine the safety fitness of persons seeking operating authority as motor carriers. Requires the submission of such procedure to Congress not later than one year after enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study of safety characteristics of heavy trucks, including an examination of their handling, braking, stability, and crashworthiness. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985 for such study. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the results of a study of crash protection for truck occupants, including potential performance standards for truck manufacturers. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 for such study. Directs the Secretary to study the effectiveness of existing regulations on emergency warning devices required to be carried on buses, trucks, truck tractors, and motor-driven vehicles which are involved in emergency situations. Requires such study to investigate the potential costs and benefits of requiring passenger automobile operators to carry emergency warning devices and to examine the benefits of warning devices in enhancing highway safety. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 for such study. Directs the appropriate congressional committees to conduct periodic oversight hearings on the effects of this title for the first three years after enactment of this Act.

Bill· SS. 2137 (98th)referred

A bill to provide for full disclosure of rail transportation contracts.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to require public disclosure of all terms (currently, only essential terms) of rail transportation contracts, not later than 60 days after such contracts are entered into.

Bill· SS. 2151 (98th)referred

Public Capital Investment Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Public Capital Investment Act of 1984 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to any State for the purpose of the construction or rehabilitation of public capital investment projects. Authorizes any State to submit to the Secretary an application for a public investment grant under this Act. Sets forth the requirements for such applications. Requires the Secretary to approve such an application upon a finding that the State has met the necessary requirements. Enumerates authorized uses for funds granted to States for public capital investment purposes. Provides that a qualifying State shall receive annual grants under this Act, provided that the Secretary does not find that such State has failed to maintain its program substantially as originally proposed. Requires the Secretary to prohibit additional grants where the Secretary determines that a State is failing to maintain its original program. Authorizes the use of grant funds by two or more States for the construction and rehabilitation of public capital investments of a regional character. Sets forth the method for allocating funds under this Act to individual States. Specifies the procedures for the return of grant funds if an application is either not received or not approved. Requires Federal agencies to expeditiously review and act upon any permit necessary for the construction and rehabilitation of any public capital investment undertaken by a non-Federal body. Requires the Secretary to report biennially to Congress concerning the disbursement of funds under this Title and the use of those funds by participating States. Amends the Clean Water Act to authorize States to use certain funds allotted to them for revolving loans or grants for the construction of waste water treatment works. Requires repayments of such loans to be made to the States. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through FY 1988.

Bill· HRH.R. 4559 (98th)open

A bill to amend the Sherman Act to prohibit a rail carrier from denying to shipper of certain bulk commodities, with intent to monopolize, use of its track which affords the sole access by rail to such shippers to reach the track of a competing railroad or the destination of shipment.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Amends the Sherman Act to prohibit any rail carrier, with intent to monopolize, from denying a person the use, at reasonable terms, of a facility which is the sole facility for movement of such person's shipment of bulk ore, coal, or grain to the tracks of a competing carrier or to the destination of shipment. Declares that a carrier shall be conclusively presumed to have denied use of such facility with intent to monopolize if it denies use of such facility at reasonable terms to such a person and to other carriers for the transportation of such person's goods.

Bill· HRH.R. 4561 (98th)open

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the tax treatment of certain shipping income.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to set forth source of income rules for the tax treatment of shipping income. Provides that: (1) all shipping income attributable to transportation between two ports located in the United States shall be treated as derived from sources within the United States; and (2) 50 percent of all U.S. connected shipping income shall be treated as derived from sources within the United States. Defines "United States shipping income" and "shipping income" for purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 4518 (98th)open

National Uniform State Regulation of Interstate Motor Carriers Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

National Uniform State Regulations of Interstate Motor Carriers Act of 1983 - Establishes in the Department of Transportation a working group composed of State officials representing agencies with expertise in vehicle registration, fuel tax, and third structure tax practices affecting the trucking industry. Directs the working group to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation regarding uniform State regulation of interstate motor carriers.

Bill· HRH.R. 4479 (98th)open

Air Travel Compensation Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Air Travel Compensation Act of 1983 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to create a sole and exclusive right of action to recover commercial aviation accident compensation. Declares that the district courts of the United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction of actions brought under this Act. Entitles any person who recovers such compensation to recover reasonable costs, including expert witness and attorney fees. Requires domestic air carriers, airframe manufacturers, aircraft engine manufacturers, and air traffic control system suppliers to maintain financial protection as liability insurance for aircraft accidents. Requires the establishment of a Claims Payment Facility after an aircraft incident if: (1) the liability arising out of such incident exceeds the aggregate limit of liability; or (2) such incident is a terrorist aircraft incident. Finances such Facility by imposing a surcharge upon each passenger ticket and waybill for freight services after the occurrence of an incident.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 234 (98th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Railroad Administration should pursue solutions to alcohol and drug abuse problems in the railroad industry.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Federal Railroad Administration, in conjunction with the Association of American Railroads, should be commended for its efforts to address the alcohol and drug abuse problems of railroad employees; (2) Congress and the Administration should continue to promote voluntary efforts by the railroads and rail labor organizations to implement working employee assistance programs and to enter into specified agreements; and (3) the Administration should continue to study the necessity of a Federal rulemaking to control such drug and alcohol abuse problem.

Bill· HRH.R. 4418 (98th)open

Lowest Cost Cargo Transport Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1983

Lowest Cost Cargo Transport Act of 1983 - Amends the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to require that all government-generated cargoes be transported at the lowest cost and whenever possible at the lowest landed cost. Requires Federal agencies to establish a competitive bidding system for the transport of such cargo. Directs the General Accounting Office, within 36 months of enactment of this Act, to review such system and report to Congress on its findings and recommendations. Requires that U.S.-flag vessels transporting government-generated cargoes or export shipments financed by the U.S. not exceed 25 years of age or be substantially rebuilt and certified as having a useful life of at least five years after such rebuilding. Makes an exception to the requirement that 50 percent of government-generated cargo be transported on U.S.-flag commercial vessels from specified geographic areas, when such vessels are unavailable.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 199 (98th)open

A joint resolution relating to improving the highway transportation system of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1983

Declares the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike free of restrictions on the imposition of tolls upon the repayment by the Commonwealth of Virginia of certain Federal-aid highway funds relating to such Turnpike. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a demonstration project for a period of 12 months on Interstate Highway 66, in Virginia, which restricts the use of such highway to high occupancy vehicles (three or more occupants, not four or more, as now) during the morning and evening rush hours. Exempts vehicles which enter the highway at specified points from such restriction. Directs the Secretary to carry out an environmental assessment of such restrictions and report to Congress on the results of the assessment and demonstration project.

Bill· HRH.R. 4399 (98th)open

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code with respect to the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, and U.S. Interstate 66.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1983

Declares the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike free of restrictions on the imposition of tolls upon the repayment by the Commonwealth of Virginia of certain Federal-aid highway funds relating to such Turnpike. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a demonstration project for a period of 12 months on Interstate Highway 66, in Virginia, which restricts the use of such highway to high occupancy vehicles (three or more occupants, not four or more, as now) during the morning and evening rush hours. Exempts vehicles which enter the highway at specified points from such restriction. Directs the Secretary to carry out an environmental assessment of such restrictions and report to Congress on the results of the assessment and demonstration project.

Bill· HRH.R. 4395 (98th)open

A bill to regulate smoking on board passenger-carrying aircraft.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1983

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require on board passenger-carrying aircraft: (1) no-smoking sections for each class of service; (2) the prohibition of smoking cigars and pipes; and (3) the prohibition of smoking whenever an aircraft ventilation system is not operating at normal service.

Bill· HRH.R. 4398 (98th)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a demonstration project involving restrictions on use of a portion of Interstate Highway 66 in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1983

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a demonstration project for a period of 12 months on Interstate Highway 66, in Virginia, which restricts the use of such highway to high occupancy vehicles (three or more occupants, not four or more, as now) during the morning and evening rush hours. Exempts vehicles which enter the highway at specified points from such restriction. Directs the Secretary to carry out an environmental assessment of such restrictions and report to to Congress on the results of the assessment and demonstration project.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 219 (98th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Interstate Commerce Commission has not been exercising its statutory authority in a matter which adequately balances the interests of rail shippers and the public against the interests of rail carriers.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1983

Expresses the sense of Congress that the failure of the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate rail service in a manner to protect the interests of the public and shippers is not in the best interests of the United States. Directs the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy to report jointly to Congress, within 60 days of adoption of this resolution, on the results of studies of the application of existing Federal laws to shippers. Requires the Commission to make such report to Congress within the same time limitation.

Bill· HRH.R. 4370 (98th)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a demonstration project involving restrictions on use of a portion of Interstate Highway 66 in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 1983

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a demonstration project for a period of 12 months on Interstate Highway 66, in Virginia, which restricts the use of such highway to high occupancy vehicles (three or more occupants, not four or more, as now) during the morning and evening rush hours. Directs the Secretary to carry out an environmental assessment of such restrictions and report to Congress on the results of the assessment and demonstration project.

Bill· HRH.R. 4358 (98th)open

A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to establish penalties for the operation of a vessel by a person who is intoxicated and to provide for better reporting of accidents involving vessels in which the use of alcohol is a cause of the accident.

United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1983

Imposes penalties upon persons who operate a vessel while intoxicated. Requires marine casualty reports to include information on whether alcohol was a cause of the casualty. Requires State boating safety education programs to include information on the hazards of operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol.

Bill· SS. 2074 (98th)referred

A bill to improve the traffic flow on I-66.

United States · United States Congress · 9 November 1983

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a demonstration project for a period of 12 months on Interstate Highway 66, in Virginia, which restricts the use of such highway to high occupancy vehicles (three or more occupants, not four or more, as now) during the morning and evening rush hours. Exempts vehicles which enter the highway at specified points from such restriction. Directs the Secretary to carry out an environmental assessment of such restrictions and report to Congress on the results of the assessment and demonstration project.

Bill· SS. 2073 (98th)referred

A bill to improve the highway transportation system.

United States · United States Congress · 9 November 1983

Declares the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike free of restrictions on the imposition of tolls upon the repayment by the Commonwealth of Virginia of certain Federal-aid highway funds relating to such Turnpike.

Bill· HRH.R. 4333 (98th)open

A bill to admit certain passenger vessels to the coastwise trade.

United States · United States Congress · 8 November 1983

Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to cause certain vessels to be documented as vessels of the United States entitled to engage in the coastwise trade. Terminates such authority one year after the date of enactment of this Act. Makes the operation of such vessels in the Gulf of Mexico conditional upon a comparable vessel entering the trade in such area.

Bill· SS. 2047 (98th)referred

A bill to stabilize airline fares on certain domestic routes, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1983

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to transfer the authority of the Civil Aeronautics Board over air carrier tariffs to the Department of Transportation. Requires an air carrier to give 60-days notice of a proposed fare or rate change and allows other air carriers 30-days notice to match such changed fare. Requires any fare change to remain in effect for at least 90 days, except as specified under this Act.

Bill· SS. 2038 (98th)referred

Trucking Competition Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1983

Trucking Competition Act of 1983 - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to revise the eligibility requirements for the issuance of certificates and permits to persons as motor carriers of property and motor contract carriers. Limits such requirements to such persons being fit, willing, and able to provide the authorized transportation. Exempts motor carriers of property from rate regulation and tariff filing requirements. Removes the exemption from antitrust immunity for all collective ratemaking agreements under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Authorizes the Commission to exempt motor carriers of property from any other regulatory requirements upon finding that such requirements are not necessary. Requires the Commission to submit to Congress and the President a comprehensive review of its implementation of this Act by January 1, 1986. Authorizes appropriations for such review. Declares that the Commission shall have no jurisdiction over motor carriers of property (except motor carriers of household goods) after December 31, 1986. Transfers to the Department of Transportation, on January 1, 1987, the Commission's authority to make safety fitness determinations for motor carriers of property, and to impose insurance requirements on such carriers.

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