A bill to establish a National Infrastructure Council and for related purposes.
National Infrastructure Council Act of 1990 - Establishes the National Infrastructure Council to: (1) develop and coordinate Federal infrastructure policy; (2) prepare an assessment of national infrastructure needs and policies on an annual basis; (3) establish guidelines and procedures for the coordination and provision of Federal assistance to States and local governments on all infrastructure matters; (4) develop priorities and recommendations for Federal infrastructure investments; and (5) transmit its priorities and recommendations to the President and the Congress.
Directs the Council to implement the Infrastructure Assistance Program for the purpose of furnishing technical assistance to State and local governments with respect to 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 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.
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.
Directs the Council to conduct a study of, and develop recommendations concerning, the feasibility and viability of Federal infrastructure projects. Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Subcommittee on Water Resources, Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-818.
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