National Infrastructure Council Act of 1991

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National Infrastructure Council Act of 1991 - Establishes the National Infrastructure Council to: (1) develop and coordinate Federal infrastructure policy; (2) prepare an annual assessment of national infrastructure needs and requirements; (3) develop a program of infrastructure education with the National Research Council; (4) establish guidelines and procedures for the coordination and provision of Federal assistance to States and local governments on all infrastructure matters; (5) develop priorities and recommendations for Federal infrastructure investments; and (6) transmit its priorities and recommendations to the President and the Congress. Establishes: (1) a National Infrastructure Council Account in the Treasury; and (2) an Advisory Board to the Council to provide the Council with the views of the private sector and non-Federal public entities. Requires the Council to implement the Infrastructure Technology Transfer and Information Assistance Program for furnishing assistance to State and local governments. Authorizes the Council to provide a clearinghouse of requests from public and private entities and persons for technology programs and research and development programs relating to infrastructure. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Council to establish a program to provide technical assistance to State and local governments for construction, improvement, rehabilitation, operation, or maintenance of infrastructure. Outlines the non-Federal share of the costs of such program. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Council to carry out a five-year program to promote the use of innovative technology in the design, construction, improvement, rehabilitation, use, operation, and management of infrastructure. Authorizes appropriations. Permits the Council to develop and implement a national infrastructure education program. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Council to conduct a study of, and develop recommendations concerning, the feasibility and viability of Federal infrastructure projects. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 31 January 1991

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