March 9, 1960. pp. 201-288Committee Serial No. 11. Considers H.J. Res. 402, to grant congressional consent and approval for D.C., Virginia and Maryland to regulate mass transportation systems in D.C. and environs. Includes report "Transit Regulation for the Metropolitan Area of Washington, D.C." by Jerome M. Alper, Dec. 1955 (p. 43-101). |
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... franchise or other similar taxes , or fees for the licensing of vehicles and the operation thereof . " ARTICLE VIII " This compact shall be adopted by the signatories in the manner provided by law therefor . This compact shall become ...
... franchise or other similar taxes , or fees for the licensing of vehicles and the operation thereof . " ARTICLE VIII " This compact shall be adopted by the signatories in the manner provided by law therefor . This compact shall become ...
Page 211
... franchises , or any part thereof , into one person for the ownership , management , or opera- tion of properties theretofore under separate ownership , management , or operation ; or " ( 2 ) for any carrier which operates in the ...
... franchises , or any part thereof , into one person for the ownership , management , or opera- tion of properties theretofore under separate ownership , management , or operation ; or " ( 2 ) for any carrier which operates in the ...
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... franchise to D.C. Transit System , Inc .: Provided further , That nothing in this Act or in the compact consented to and approved hereby shall impair or affect sections 5 ( 2 ) ( c ) and ( 13 ) of the Interstate Commerce Act ( 54 Stat ...
... franchise to D.C. Transit System , Inc .: Provided further , That nothing in this Act or in the compact consented to and approved hereby shall impair or affect sections 5 ( 2 ) ( c ) and ( 13 ) of the Interstate Commerce Act ( 54 Stat ...
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... under our franchise which is a contract with the Congress , then it is depriv- ing us of our property without due process . I would like to touch on some of these rights 222 D.C. , MARYLAND , AND VIRGINIA MASS TRANSIT COMPACT.
... under our franchise which is a contract with the Congress , then it is depriv- ing us of our property without due process . I would like to touch on some of these rights 222 D.C. , MARYLAND , AND VIRGINIA MASS TRANSIT COMPACT.
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... franchise that provides for regulation by Federal agencies , there is no adequate foundation in law for sub- jecting it to regulation by non - Federal agencies . For example , Mr. Chairman , we are greatly alarmed by the fact that the ...
... franchise that provides for regulation by Federal agencies , there is no adequate foundation in law for sub- jecting it to regulation by non - Federal agencies . For example , Mr. Chairman , we are greatly alarmed by the fact that the ...
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ALPER application approval article XII bill Board of Commissioners BRICKFIELD carrier certificate Chairman Commis Compact Commission CONGRESS THE LIBRARY Constitution counsel CUSHMAN D.C. Transit System District of Columbia effect employees facilities fare Federal corporation filed Foley franchise going Government Governor gross operating revenues H.J. Res hearings House Joint Resolution Interstate Commerce Act Interstate Commerce Commission intrastate issued joint committee Joint Resolution 402 legislation LIBONATI LIBRARY OF CONGRES LIBRARY OF CONGRESS LINDSAY Maryland and Virginia mass transit mass transportation plan matter McLaughlin memorandum Metropolitan Area Transit Metropolitan District mission National Capital Planning National Capital Regional person prescribe private transit problem provisions Public Utilities Commission question reasonable regulation of mass require route rules signatories SPEAR specified statute subcommittee substantial suburban suspended taxicab temporary authority thereof thereto tion traffic Transit Commission transit company transportation subject Tuck Virginia and Maryland Washington metropolitan area WILLIS
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Page 203 - The Commission may also, after hearing on a complaint, establish through routes and joint rates as the maximum to be charged and prescribe the division of such rates as hereinbefore provided, and the terms and conditions under which such through routes shall be operated...
Page 207 - Whenever it shall appear to the Commission that any person is engaged or about to engage in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute a violation...
Page 204 - Board is empowered to require annual, monthly, periodical, and special reports from any air carrier; to prescribe the manner and form in which such reports shall be made...
Page 207 - Circuit Court of Appeals of the United States, within any circuit wherein such person resides or has his principal place of business, or in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, by filing in such court, within sixty days after the entry of such order, a written petition praying that the order of the Commission be modified or set aside in whole or in part.
Page 207 - If either party shall apply to the court for leave to adduce additional evidence, and shall show to the satisfaction of the court that such additional evidence is material and that there were reasonable grounds for the failure to adduce such evidence in the...
Page 207 - ... (g) The commencement of proceedings under subsection (e) or (f) of this section shall not, unless specifically ordered by the court, operate as a stay of the Board's order.
Page 200 - ... and in case of such joint rates, fares, and charges, to establish just, reasonable, and equitable divisions thereof as between the carriers participating therein which shall not unduly prefer or prejudice any of such participating carriers.
Page 208 - The Commission may employ such attorneys as it finds necessary for proper legal aid and service of the Commission or its members in the conduct of their work, or for proper representation of the public interest in investigations made by it, or cases or proceedings pending before it, whether at the Commission's own instance or upon complaint, or to appear for or represent the Commission in any case in court; and the expenses of such employment shall be paid out of the appropriation for the Commission.
Page 255 - Plan developed by the National Capital Planning Commission and the National Capital Regional Planning Council. The plan projected a total regional population of five million by the year 2000.
Page 200 - Commission shall have the power to attach to the issuance of a certificate and to the exeercise of the rights granted thereunder such reasonable terms and conditions as the public convenience and necessity may require...