Whereas S. 3010 and H.R. 13200 and H.R. 13238 to implement the President's proposal, have been introduced into the Senate and House of Representatives; and

Whereas there are many implications in the proposed legislation which are as yet unclear as to their ultimate effect: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, Inc., in convention assembled this 30th day of March 1966, does hereby memorialize the Congress of these United States to hold extensive hearings on the respective bills so that the objectives to be accomplished by the proposed legislation may be fully understood by all the parties to be affected by this legislation; be it further

Resolved, That this resolution duly executed be forwarded to the members of the appropriate committees of the Congress of these United States.

EASTERN INDUSTRIAL TRAFFIC LEAGUE, INC.,
Lancaster, Pa., April 28, 1966.

Hon. WILLIAM L. DAWSON,

Chairman, Government Operations Committee,
House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.

SIR: The Eastern Industrial Traffic League, Inc. is a nonprofit membership organization of almost 200 associations, shippers, and receivers of freight. The league's purpose is to safeguard the transportation interests of the shipping and receiving public, who have a cause to be interested in commerce within, to, and from the Middle Atlantic and New England areas. The membership includes many of the principal associations and industries engaged in many types of businesses in this territory and representation by industries located elsewhere. The league met in Boston, Mass., on April 12-14, 1966, and the membership at this meeting passed the following motion:

"The Eastern Industrial Traffic League is generally in favor of the declaration of purposes of House bill H.R. 13200 with the following exceptions and recommendations:

"(1) Extreme caution be exercised to appoint experienced, competent, transportation minded people.

"(2) Provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act be included as a section of the bill so that public hearings can be held on any orders or actions of the proposed Secretary of the Department of Transportation.

"(3) Oppose the transfer of car service functions from the Interstate Commerce Commission.

"(4) No interference in the regulatory portions of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

"(5) The request of the administration to appoint a permanent chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission be rejected."

We would appreciate your serious consideration of the views of the league and request this statement be made a part of the records of the hearings on this legislation.

Very truly yours,

JOHN KEENE,

Chairman, Legislative Committee.

THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS,
Washington, D.C., April 27, 1966.

Hon. WILLIAM L. DAWSON,

Chairman, Committee on Government Operations, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.

DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The American Institute of Architects, a professional association organized in 1857 and which today claims a membership of more than 22,000 licensed architects, appreciates this opportunity to comment on H.R. 13200, legislation to establish a Department of Transportation.

Our members are deeply involved in the planning and construction of mass transit systems. We view an efficient and economical transportation system as an asset to national growth. We are familiar with the formidable problems which occur in our metropolitan areas because of poorly planned transportation

programs, and we have long advocated the necessity of considering transportation programs when formulating a master plan for a metropolitan area.

Last year, Congress approved legislation establishing a Department of Housing and Urban Development. This new Department was needed to bring together Federal policies aimed at improving urban areas. The enabling legislation directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to "assist the President in achieving maximum coordination of Federal urban programs," and instructs the Secretary to "exercise leadership, at the direction of the President, in coordinating such Federal activities."

We believe urban transportation decisions fall within the purview of the Department of Housing and Urban Development since, in President Johnson's words, it "bears the principal responsibility for a unified Federal approach to urban problems." We recognize, however, that the proposed Department of Transportation will have concomitant responsibilities for coordinating transportation programs and policies.

We have reservations about the partnership approach to urban transportation recommended by President Johnson in his transportation message, and hope that it will work in theory and in practice. It would be unfortunate to curtail the Department of Housing and Urban Development in this one area of urban planning before it has had an opportunity to demonstrate its utility. To avoid needless conflict, the Congress should ascertain the modus operandi of cooperation between the two Departments before the Department of Transportation is established. Postponing for a year "the means and procedures by which this cooperation can be affected," as President Johnson recommended in his transportation message, may only serve to compound urban transportation problems. We hope our comments will assist you in your deliberation on this very important measure.

Sincerely yours,

MORRIS KETCHUM, Jr., F.A.I.A.

(Whereupon, at 3:30 p.m., the subcommittee was adjourned.)

APPENDIXES

APPENDIX 1

(The following was submitted by the Bureau of the Budget in response to a request noted on p. 76.)

SUBSTANCE OF LAWS TRANSFERRED

On the following pages, the substance of each of the laws transferred under section 6 of the bill is briefly described.

In the case of FAA and Coast Guard, all of their functions, powers, and duties would be transferred. The major laws which those agencies administer are

described.

LAWS TRANSFERRED FROM COMMERCE DEPARTMENT (SEC. 6(a))

1. The act of August 27, 1958 (72 Stat. 885), title 23, United States Code, "Highways"

Title 23 represents a codification into positive law of all permanent acts relating to the Federal-aid and other highway programs administered by the Secretary of Commerce.

2. The act of October 23, 1962 (76 Stat. 1145), the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1962

Most of the provisions of this act are included in amendments to title 23, United States Code. However, this act (sec. 13) also authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make engineering studies and surveys relative to highway construction programs in Alaska, to make a report thereon to Congress, and, from time to time, to submit recommendations to Congress with respect to construction of highways in Alaska.

3. The act of July 14, 1960 (74 Stat. 526), as amended by the act of October 4, 1961 (75 Stat. 779), National Driver Register

This act directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain a register containing the names of individuals whose licenses have been terminated or temporarily withdrawn due to certain offenses, and to make such information available to the States upon request.

4. The act of May 6, 1954 (68 Stat. 70), as amended by the act of October 13, 1964 (78 Stat. 1092), the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1954

Section 14 provides that the Secretary of Commerce apportion $500,000 to the 10 States bordering the Mississippi River on the basis of needs for planning and expediting the Great River Road. (Not fully executed; a portion of these funds has not yet been apportioned.)

5. The act of June 29, 1956 (70 Stat. 387), Highway Revenue Act of 1956, as amended

Section 209 (e) (1) directs the Secretary of the Treasury, after consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, to report to Congress annually on the actual and anticipated financial condition and the results of the operations of the highway trust fund.

Section 209 (f) (5), added by section 202 (a) of act approved September 3, 1964 (78 Stat. 897), directs the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer from the highway trust fund into the land and water conservation fund amounts as determined by him in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce as are equivalent to taxes received after January 1, 1965, with respect to special motor funds and gasoline used in motorboats.

Section 209 (g) directs the Secretary of the Treasury after consultation with the Secretary of Commerce to estimate the amounts which will be available in the highway trust fund to defray the expenditures which will be required to be made from such fund. This section also relates to the function of the Secretary of

Commerce with respect to the apportionment of funds to the States for the Interstate System.

6. The act of October 22, 1965 (79 Stat. 1028), Highway Beautification Act of 1965

Section 302 provides that the Secretary of Commerce shall furnish Congress a report of the estimate of cost and economic impact of this act not later than January 10, 1967.

Section 303 provides that the Secretary of Commerce shall hold public hearings in each State to gather information on which to base standards, criteria, and rules and regulations, and report to Congress not later than January 10, 1967, with respect to the standards, criteria, and rules and regulations promulgated. 7. The act of June 25, 1959 (73 Stat. 141), Alaska Omnibus Act

Section 21(a) provides that the Secretary of Commerce shall transfer to the State of Alaska all properties of the Bureau of Public Roads except those he must retain for additional road purposes. (Some aspects have not been fully executed.)

8. Joint resolution of August 28, 1965 (79 Stat. 578)

Section 3 provides that the Secretary of Commerce shall report to Congress in January 1968 and in January of every second year thereafter his estimate of future highway needs of the Nation.

9. The act of August 2, 1946 (60 Stat. 847), the General Bridge Act of 1946, as amended

Section 525 (c) provides that in case of conflict between States as to the location and plans of an interstate bridge the location and plans shall be submitted to the Bureau of Public Roads and if approved by the Bureau of Public Roads approval of State highway departments is unnecessary.

10. Aot of July 26, 1956 (70 Stat. 669)

Creates the Muscatine Bridge Commission.

11. Act of December 21, 1944 (58 Stat. 846) Creates the City of Clinton Bridge Commission.

12. Act of April 12, 1941 (55 Stat. 140)

Creates the White County Bridge Commission.

13. Act of April 27, 1962 (76 Stat. 59)

Provides for annual audit of the above federally created bridge commissions. Section 2 provides that the Secretary of Commerce is directed to appoint or reappoint persons as members of the above bridge commissions. The Secretary may also remove any member for cause.

Section 3 provides that the Secretary of Commerce is to review the annual reports and audit reports submitted by the bridge Commissions and submit such recommendations to the Congress, based on such review, as he deems necessary. 14. The act of September 30, 1965 (79 Stat. 893) high speed ground transportation

Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to (1) undertake research and development in high-speed ground transportation; (2) contract for demonstrations; and (3) collect and collate transportation statistics.

15. The Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 302; 49 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.)

Section 8 of this law requires the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to consult on general urban transportation policies and programs in order to assure coordination of highway, railway, and other mass transportation planning and development programs in urban areas, taking into consideration federally assisted highways. The responsibility of the Secretary of Commerce would be transferred to the Secretary of Transportation. 16. The act of September 7, 1957 (71 Stat. 629; 49 U.S.C. 1324 nt)

17. Section 410 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 769; 49 U.S.C. 1380) The Secretary of Commerce administers the program for governmental guarantees of loans to enable local air carriers to purchase aircraft suitable for such transportation on reasonable terms.