Declares the portion of the James River and Kanawha Canal in Richmond, Virginia, between the Great Ship Lock on the east and the limits of the city of Richmond on the west, to be a non-navigable waterway of the United States for purposes of Federal vessel safety standards.
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to provide such technical advice, information, and assistance as the city may request to insure that vessels operating on such waters are built, maintained, and operated in a manner consistent with protecting public safety.
Allows the Secretary to terminate such declaration by publishing a determination that vessels operating on such waters have not been built, maintained, and operated in such a manner. Requires the Secretary, before making a determination, to: (1) consult with State and local officials regarding whether such a determination is necessary to protect public safety and will serve the public interest; and (2) provide to persons who might be adversely affected an opportunity for comment and a hearing.
Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2324-2326)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1034.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2324)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2324)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain without amendment. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6153)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6153)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 106-32.
Became Public Law No: 106-32.
Enacted as Public Law 106-32
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