Providing for the establishment of a permanent Lower Mississippi River Waterway Advisory Committee.
Lower Mississippi River Waterway Advisory Committee Act of 1991 - Establishes a Lower Mississippi River Waterway Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating on matters relating to navigational safety on the Lower Mississippi River. Directs the Secretary, whenever practicable, to consult with the Committee before taking significant navigation safety actions in the River. Requires Committee advice to reflect its independent judgment.
Sets forth Committee membership, including representatives of River Port Authorities, Louisiana vessel owners, harbor, tug or barge fleet organizations, cargo or passenger transport companies, State Commissioned Pilot organizations, and others.
Became Public Law No: 102-241.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
For Further Action See H.R.1776.
Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
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