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H.R. 4246 (101st)

Maritime Appropriations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1991 and 1992

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13 March 1990

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Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.

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Summary

Maritime Appropriations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1991 and 1992 - Authorizes appropriations without fiscal year limitation, as the appropriation Act may provide, for the use of the Department of Transportation for: (1) operating-differential subsidies; (2) operations and training; and (3) acquiring and maintaining a surge shipping capability in the National Defense Reserve Fleet in an advanced state of readiness. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to replace provisions authorizing the Secretary of Transportation to acquire suitable vessels in exchange for obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) with provisions authorizing the Secretary to acquire suitable vessels with funds in the Vessel Operations Revolving Fund derived from the sale of obsolete vessels in the NDRF.

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