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Hate Crime: Public Transport

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 December 2019

To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to tackle hate crime on public transport.

Bill· HRH.R. 5530 (116th)referred

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Rebate Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2019

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Rebate Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a rebate program to encourage investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Specifically, the bill requires the program to promote the purchase and installation of certain electric vehicle supply equipment that will be installed at a multi-family housing unit, a workplace, or a publicly accessible parking lot.

Bill· HRH.R. 5513 (116th)referred

Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2019

Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2019 This bill revises the clean water state revolving fund (SRF) program and the drinking water SRF program. Both programs provide financial assistance for water infrastructure. The bill removes the 30-year term limits for loans under the SRF programs. Thus, new loans under the programs may have terms up to the projected useful life of the projects. Loan terms for existing loans may, on agreement of the parties to the loan, be extended. In addition, the bill allows states to use a percentage of SRF funds to replace pipes, plumbing fittings, and fixtures that carry water contaminated with lead or perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) at certain state, municipal, or tribal facilities (e.g., schools, parks, and senior centers) that provide the public or employees with drinking water. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.

Bill· HRH.R. 5508 (116th)referred

Transportation Me­ga­proj­ects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2019

Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2019 This bill sets forth additional requirements for a recipient of assistance under National Highway System provisions for a megaproject. (A megaproject is a project that has an estimated total cost of  $2.5 billion or more.) Specifically, the bill requires a recipient to  submit to the Department of Transportation (DOT) a comprehensive risk management plan that contains, among other things, a description of the process for identifying, quantifying, and monitoring the risks that might result in cost overruns, delays, reduced construction quality, or reduced benefits; establish a peer review group for such megaproject that consists of at least five individuals to give expert advice on the scientific, technical, and project management aspects of the megaproject; and publish specific information online, including the name, license number, and license type of each engineer supervising an aspect of the megaproject. DOT must make arrangements with the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies under which the board must convene a transportation megaprojects committee.

Bill· HRH.R. 5503 (116th)referred

The Commuter Parkway Safety and Reliability Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2019

The Commuter Parkway Safety and Reliability Act This bill requires the National Park Service (NPS) to prioritize the funds made available under the federal lands transportation program for high-commuter corridors. (A high-commuter corridor is a federal lands transportation facility administered by the NPS that has average annual daily traffic of not less than 20,000 vehicles.) If the NPS determines that a high-commuter corridor requires additional investment it must submit to the state information on the condition of pavements and bridges; an estimate of the amounts needed to bring such corridor into a state of good repair, taking into consideration any planned future investments; and at its discretion, a request that the state transfer to the NPS a portion of the amounts necessary to address the condition of the corridor. The bill sets forth the criteria the NPS must consider when making a determination of whether a a high-commuter corridor requires additional investment.

Bill· HRH.R. 5500 (116th)referred

Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2019

Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act This bill revises coastwise laws, commonly known as the Jones Act, that govern domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels. The Jones Act requires that vessels transporting merchandise or passengers between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports be built in the United States, be at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens, and be mostly crewed by U.S. citizens. The bill exempts carriage on a route in noncontiguous trade from Jones Act requirements unless (1) at least three owners or operators of certain coastwise vessels regularly operate such a vessel on the route, (2) each of such owners or operators transports at least 20% of the volume of goods on that route, and (3) none of such owners or operators are under common ownership.

Bill· HRH.R. 5499 (116th)referred

Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2019

Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 This bill provides that a rate for service in noncontiguous domestic trade or water carrier for port-to-port service in that trade is reasonable if such rate is within 10% of a rate set by a comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the Federal Maritime Commission.

Bill· HRH.R. 5498 (116th)referred

Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2019

Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 This bill revises coastwise laws, commonly known as the Jones Act, that govern domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels. The Jones Act requires that vessels transporting merchandise or passengers between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports be built in the United States, be at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens, and be mostly crewed by U.S. citizens. The bill exempts foreign-flag vessels transporting merchandise on a route in noncontiguous trade from Jones Act requirements. The bill sets forth other requirements, including (1) labor standards, (2) minimum requirements for vessels engaging in the transportation of cargo or merchandise in domestic coastwise trade, (3) environmental standards, and (4) requirements for certain non-citizens that irregularly engage in domestic coastwise trade.

Bill· SS. 3139 (116th)referred

Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2019

Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act This bill revises criminal provisions related to the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition. An individual may transport a firearm between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the firearm. During transport, the firearm must be unloaded and secured or securely stored. Additionally, an individual may transport ammunition, or a detachable magazine or feeding device, between two places where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device. During transport, the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device must not be loaded into a firearm and must be securely stored. The term transport includes staying in temporary lodging overnight; stopping for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, an emergency, or medical treatment; and any other activities that are incidental to the transportation. The bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a state or local firearm or ammunition violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the provisions of this bill.

Bill· SS. 3124 (116th)referred

Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2019

Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2019 This bill revises provisions related to passenger vessel security and safety. The bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop standards for cruise ship owners to provide passengers with a conspicuous and unambiguous summary of key terms of passage contracts before they are binding. Vessel owners must provide each passenger with a summary meeting those standards and include the summary in promotional literature. The bill prescribes civil and criminal penalties for violations. DOT must (1) establish a hotline for passenger complaints, (2) determine whether any of the enumerated rights in the international cruise line passenger bill of rights (adopted by the members of the Cruise Lines International Association) are enforceable under federal law, and (3) establish an advisory committee for passenger vessel consumer protection. Vessel owners must ensure that a vessel is staffed with sea marshals and medical staff. DOT must designate a director of victim support services, establish a 24-hour telephone number for crime victims, develop a written summary of rights for crime victims, maintain a statistical compilation of reported incidents, and study the feasibility of having an individual on board each vessel to provide victim support and related services. The Department of Homeland Security may withhold or revoke the clearance of, and the Coast Guard may deny entry into the United States to, any vessel owner who commits an act or omission for which a penalty is imposed under this bill or fails to pay the penalty.

Bill· SS. 3107 (116th)referred

Electric Power Infrastructure Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2019

Electric Power Infrastructure Improvement Act This bill allows a tax credit for investment in a qualifying electric power transmission line property. The bill defines qualifying electric power transmission line property as (1) any overhead, submarine, or underground transmission facility that is capable of transmitting electricity at a voltage of not less than 345 kilovolts, has a transmission capacity of not less than 1,000 megawatts, is an alternating current or direct transmission line, and delivers power produced in either a rural area or offshore; and (2) conductors or cables, or other specified equipment, necessary for the proper operation of the facility.

Record· CJCELEX 62018CJ0592_SUMdecided

Rozsudek Soudního dvora (devátého senátu) ze dne 19. prosince 2019.#Darie BV v. Staatssecretaris van Infrastructuur en Milieu.#Řízení o předběžné otázce – Nařízení (EU) č. 528/2012 – Článek 3 odst. 1 písm. a) a c) – Pojem ‚biocidní přípravek‘ – Pojem ‚účinná látka‘ – Výrobek s obsahem bakterií, který obsahuje druh bakterie Bacillus Ferment – Působení, které není pouhým fyzickým nebo mechanickým působením – Nepřímé působení – Doba působení výrobku.#Věc C-592/18.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 19 December 2019

Record· COCELEX 62019CO0679_INFdecided

Order of the Court (Ninth Chamber) of 19 December 2019.#NL v Direcţia Generală Regională a Finanţelor Publice Bucureşti.#Request for a preliminary ruling — Article 99 of the Rules of Procedure of the Court of Justice — Controls of cash entering or leaving the European Union –Regulation (EC) No 1889/2005 — Scope — Articles 63 and 65 TFEU — Free movement of capital — Transport of large amounts of cash entering or leaving the territory of a Member State — Obligation to declare — Sanctions — Fine and confiscation for the benefit of the State of an undeclared sum in excess of 10 000 euros — Proportionality.#Case C-679/19.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 19 December 2019

Record· COCELEX 62019CO0679decided

Order of the Court (Ninth Chamber) of 19 December 2019.#NL v Direcţia Generală Regională a Finanţelor Publice Bucureşti.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Tribunalul Ilfov.#Request for a preliminary ruling — Article 99 of the Rules of Procedure of the Court of Justice — Controls of cash entering or leaving the European Union –Regulation (EC) No 1889/2005 — Scope — Articles 63 and 65 TFEU — Free movement of capital — Transport of large amounts of cash entering or leaving the territory of a Member State — Obligation to declare — Sanctions — Fine and confiscation for the benefit of the State of an undeclared sum in excess of 10 000 euros — Proportionality.#Case C-679/19.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 19 December 2019

Record· CJCELEX 62018CJ0592decided

Judgment of the Court (Ninth Chamber) of 19 December 2019.#Darie BV v Staatssecretaris van Infrastructuur en Milieu.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the College van Beroep voor het Bedrijfsleven.#Reference for a preliminary ruling — Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 — Article 3(1)(a) and (c) — Concept of ‘biocidal product’ — Concept of ‘active substance’ — Bacterial product containing the bacterial species Bacillus ferment — Mode of action other than mere physical or mechanical action — Indirect action — Period within which effect takes place.#Case C-592/18.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 19 December 2019

Record· Brief regering2019Z25793adopted

Reactie op verzoek commissie over de burgerbrief waarin melding wordt gemaakt van ernstige overtredingen van Europese regelgeving (1069/2009 en 142/2011) omtrent voedselveiligheid in combinatie met het vervoer

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 19 December 2019

Reactie op verzoek commissie over de burgerbrief waarin melding wordt gemaakt van ernstige overtredingen van Europese regelgeving (1069/2009 en 142/2011) omtrent voedselveiligheid in combinatie met het vervoer

Question· writtenPQ 416asked

416. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Dunleer railway station will be reopened in view of the significant population growth in mid-County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53881/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

416. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Dunleer railway station will be reopened in view of the significant population growth in mid-County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53881/19]

Question· writtenPQ 415asked

415. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need to increase capacity on rail lines to County Kildare; if he will consider an expansion of the lines to four lines from Hazelhatch to south County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53880/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

415. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need to increase capacity on rail lines to County Kildare; if he will consider an expansion of the lines to four lines from Hazelhatch to south County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53880/19]

Question· writtenPQ 414asked

414. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the provision of a new railway station in northern areas of Drogheda in view of the increase in population in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53868/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

414. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the provision of a new railway station in northern areas of Drogheda in view of the increase in population in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53868/19]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

413. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the extension of the DART to Drogheda; the timeline for the commencement of the service; the frequency of trains expected at peak and off-peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53867/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

413. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the extension of the DART to Drogheda; the timeline for the commencement of the service; the frequency of trains expected at peak and off-peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53867/19]

Question· writtenPQ 412asked

412. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53850/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

412. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53850/19]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

411. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Julianstown bypass following the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport meeting on 25 September 2019; if his Department has met with Meath County Council as promised at that meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53835/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

411. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Julianstown bypass following the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport meeting on 25 September 2019; if his Department has met with Meath County Council as promised at that meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53835/19]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

410. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reintroduce specific funding for the local improvement scheme in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53825/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

410. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reintroduce specific funding for the local improvement scheme in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53825/19]

Question· writtenPQ 409asked

409. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific funding for a road project (details supplied) will be provided to the local authority in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53802/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

409. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific funding for a road project (details supplied) will be provided to the local authority in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53802/19]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

408. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific funding programmes will be introduced to support the tourism and hospitality sector in the Border region due to the challenges that will arise for the sector due to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53801/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

408. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific funding programmes will be introduced to support the tourism and hospitality sector in the Border region due to the challenges that will arise for the sector due to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53801/19]

Question· writtenPQ 407asked

407. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the personal injuries payouts will be published for properties under the ownership of his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [53800/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

407. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the personal injuries payouts will be published for properties under the ownership of his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [53800/19]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

405. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided in 2020 towards the necessary upgrading of a road (details supplied) in view of the very heavy volume of traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53772/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

405. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided in 2020 towards the necessary upgrading of a road (details supplied) in view of the very heavy volume of traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53772/19]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

404. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if adequate funding will be provided to a local authority in 2020 to ensure progress on the further planning and design of a road project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53771/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

404. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if adequate funding will be provided to a local authority in 2020 to ensure progress on the further planning and design of a road project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53771/19]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

403. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for new rolling stock to be delivered to Irish Rail for use on the Mullingar to Sligo line; and his plans to deal with the overcrowding that persists. [53756/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

403. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for new rolling stock to be delivered to Irish Rail for use on the Mullingar to Sligo line; and his plans to deal with the overcrowding that persists. [53756/19]

Question· writtenPQ 402asked

402. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the meetings he has held with Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to extending the eligibility criteria for asylum seekers to apply for a driver licence. [53754/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

402. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the meetings he has held with Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to extending the eligibility criteria for asylum seekers to apply for a driver licence. [53754/19]

Question· writtenPQ 400asked

400. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of funding through the National Transport Authority an education programme available to primary schools to ensure that children are trained in safe cycling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53729/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

400. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of funding through the National Transport Authority an education programme available to primary schools to ensure that children are trained in safe cycling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53729/19]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

399. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the transfer of each port of regional significance to local authority ownership structures since the introduction of the national ports policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53728/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

399. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the transfer of each port of regional significance to local authority ownership structures since the introduction of the national ports policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53728/19]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

398. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed extension of the Luas green line from Broombridge to Finglas; if a station will be provided at Royal Canal Park and Pelletstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53717/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

398. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed extension of the Luas green line from Broombridge to Finglas; if a station will be provided at Royal Canal Park and Pelletstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53717/19]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

397. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his plans for the installation of further red light running cameras in Dublin city at Blackhall Place, Con Colbert Road and Queen Street; and when the enabling legislation will be updated. [53709/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

397. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his plans for the installation of further red light running cameras in Dublin city at Blackhall Place, Con Colbert Road and Queen Street; and when the enabling legislation will be updated. [53709/19]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

396. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the take-up of the LocalLink rural hackney grant pilot scheme announced in 2019 for 15 rural areas nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53694/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2019

396. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the take-up of the LocalLink rural hackney grant pilot scheme announced in 2019 for 15 rural areas nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53694/19]

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