Federal Pilotage Improvement Act

Summary

Federal Pilotage Improvement Act - Directs the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard to establish eligibility requirements for the issuance of a license to pilot any steam vessel. Sets forth requirements which must be met before a person may be issued such a license. States that such requirements shall include a minimum age of 21 years, sound health, a demonstrated ability to pilot such a vessel, and adequate knowledge of the waters to be navigated. Provides that no license shall be valid for a term longer than three years. Authorizes the Commandant to revoke or suspend any such license upon evidence of specified acts including: negiligence, unskillfulness, and violation of applicable laws. Defines terms as used in this Act.

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Timeline

1. 19 December 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 December 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 19 December 1975

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Sponsors

• Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
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