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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 14, 1993
Towing Vessel Navigational Safety Act of 1993 - Amends Federal marine safety law to require each towing vessel to be equipped with certain navigational publications and equipment. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to require applicants for issuance or renewal of a towing vessel operators license to demonstrate proficiency in the use of navigational safety equipment. Requires marine casualties to be reported as soon as practicable, but in no case later than within five days (currently, within five days). Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on: (1) the effectiveness of manning and licensing requirements for the operation of towing vessels; and (2) the feasibility of establishing a differential global positioning satellite navigation system for U.S. inland waterways.
People & committees
Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3] · D–LA
Legislative record
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Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.4422.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2437)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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