Ports and Waterways: Hearings Before the Committee on Commerce, United States Senate, Ninety-fourth Congress, Second Session on Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972, March 2 and 3, 1976 |
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Page 290 - (a) Inflammable or combustible, or (b) oil, of any kind or In any form, Including but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil, or (c) designated as a hazardous polluting substance under section 12(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (83 USC 1162).
Page 280 - continuing policy of the Federal Government. In cooperation with State and local governments, and other concerned public and private organisations, to use all practicable means and measures. Including financial and technical assistance. In a manner calculated to
Page 135 - Until further provision is made by Congress all pilots in the bays, inlets, rivers, harbors and ports of the United States, shall continue to be regulated in conformity with the existing laws of the States respectively wherein such pilots may be, or with such laws as the States
Page 259 - to, or the destruction or loss of any vessel, bridge, or other structure on or In the navigable waters of the United States, or any land structure or shore area immediately adjacent to those waters and to protect the navigable waters and the resources therein from environmental harm resulting from vessel or structure damage, destruction, or
Page 239 - contain a record of the persons present, a complete and accurate description of matters discussed and conclusions reached, and copies of all reports received, issued or approved by the Committee. The
Page 280 - and nature can exist In productive harmony, and fulfill the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generation* of Americans
Page 287 - bridge, or other structure on or in the navigable waters of the United States, or any land structure or shore area immediately adjacent to those waters; and to protect the navigable waters and the resources therein from environmental harm resulting from vessel or structure damage, destruction or loss. The
Page 189 - such additional rules and regulations as may be necessary with respect to the design and construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of such vessels, including, but not limited to. the superstructures, hulls, places for stowing and carrying such cargo, fittings, equipment, appliances, propulsive machinery, auxiliary machinery, and boilers thereof: and with
Page 290 - Promulgate and enforce regulations with respect to lights and other warning devices, safety equipment and other matters relating to the promotion of safety of life and property on the artificial islands and structures
Page 136 - pilots on self-propelled vessels engaged in the foreign trades in areas and under circumstances where a pilot is not otherwise required by State law to be on board until the State having jurisdiction of an area involved establishes a requirement for a pilot in that area or under the circumstances involved.