A bill to establish a Pilotage Regulatory Advisory Committee.

Summary

Establishes a Pilotage Regulatory Advisory Committee to: (1) review existing and proposed rules concerning the qualification standards or licensing requirements for pilots navigating vessels in United States waters; (2) consult with, advise, and make recommendations to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating with respect to such standards or requirements; and (3) submit to the Secretary any proposed amendments to, or any recommendations for the repeal of, such rules which the committee determines are necessary. Directs the Secretary not to take any significant action with regard to the rules or administrative policy governing the licensing of such pilots without first consulting the Committee. Sets forth provisions concerning Committee membership and administrative support services. Exempts the Committee from the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Terminates the Committee on the date: (1) the Secretary receives notice that the Committee has determined it is unnecessary to amend or repeal any rules or proposed rules; or (2) a final rule, or an amendment to a rule, incorporating any proposed amendment or recommendation of the Committee takes effect, whichever occurs first.

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Timeline

1. 5 May 1981

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 May 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 May 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 18 May 1981

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

   Source: Committee

5. 18 May 1981

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, DOD, Justice, State, Transportation,.

   Source: Committee

6. 1 April 1982

   Committee

   Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.

   Source: Committee

7. 5 May 1982

   Committee

   Executive Comment Received From State.

   Source: Committee

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1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 May 1981

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Sponsor
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