Interoceanic Canal Study Act

Summary

Interoceanic Canal Study Act - Declares that the purposes of this Act are: (1) the completion of studies necessary to make current the Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission report; (2) to determine the feasibility of a new interoceanic canal; and (3) to implement that portion of the Panama Canal Treaty relating to the study of a sea-level canal in the Republic of Panama. Title I: Interoceanic Canal Study Council - Establishes an Interoceanic Canal Study Council to review and assess routes for the construction and operation of such a canal across America. Requires the Council to submit to the President a document setting forth the results of such review. Requires the President to submit a report to the Congress after reviewing such document. Terminates the Council upon the establishment of the Joint United States-Panama Sea-Level Canal Study Commission or the expiration of six months after its report. Provides that title II of this Act shall only take effect after the President submits the necessary report to Congress. Title II: Joint United States-Panama Sea- Level Canal Study Commission - Establishes the Joint United States-Panama Sea-Level Canal Study Commission, upon the taking effect of this title, to conduct studies as may be related to the canal, including onsite surveys and the preparation, if required, of an environmental report. Requires the Commission to submit, within two years after the initial appointment of all members of the Commission, a report to the Congress and the President on the update of the final report of the Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission. Requires the Commission to prepare an environmental report with respect to the construction of such a canal if the President notifies the Congress that such a canal would be advantageous to the United States. Requires the Council on Environmental Quality, upon the submission to the Congress and the President of the environmental report, to afford interested persons an opportunity to present data and views respecting the environmental impact statement in such report. Provides for the termination of the Commission. Title III: Powers of Council and Commission and Administrative Provisions - Grants the Council and Commission certain powers necessary to carry out their duties under this Act. Directs the Council and Commission to each appoint a Director and other personnel deemed necessary, including the procurement of experts and consultants. Provides that a Federal employee appointed to the Council or Commission shall retain their civil service status. Title IV: Authorizations and Effective Dates - Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 to carry the provisions of Titles I and II, respectively.

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Timeline

1. 16 June 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 June 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 June 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 June 1978

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• Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
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