A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, by establishing a program of development grants for those seaports located in the domestic offshore states, territories and possessions of the United States.
Domestic Offshore Communities Seaport Development Act - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants in order to establish a system of public seaports adequate to meet the needs of domestic offshore communities.
Stipulates that the aggregate amount of such grants shall be at least $60,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1978 through 1981.
Sets forth conditions which must be met in order for the Secretary to approve such a seaport development project. Establishes a formula for the apportionment of such grants.
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
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