A bill to amend the act of December 27, 1950, to require public notice of requests to waive certain navigation laws requirements.

Provides that no waiver of specified navigation laws set forth in the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, shall be effective unless, 60 days prior to the effective date thereof, notice that such a waiver is being considered is published in the Federal Register and opportunity is given for comment and to request a public hearing thereon.