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Public Law99th CongressSports and Recreation
H.R. 4731Became Law

Recreational Boating Safety Act of 1986

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 18, 1986)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Recreational Boating Safety Act of 1986 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to the Congress prior to February 1, 1987, regarding the use of alcohol-blended gasoline in recreational vessels. Delineates the contents of such report. Directs the Secretary to consult with the National Boating Safety Advisory Council in preparing such report. Terminates such Council on September 30, 1991.

Amends Federal law regarding recreational boating safety to delete the membership limitation of such Council, and to provide that the Secretary shall appoint members of such Council with expertise in recreational boating safety. Amends the membership requirements to specify the number of members who shall represent certain sectors of the recreational boating public.

Declares that a certain conveyance agreement dated December 9, 1977, between the Commandant of the Coast Guard and Koniag, Incorporated, (a regional native corporation in Alaska) shall be interpreted to include: (1) that certain machinery may be maintained on lands conveyed to Koniag if it does not cause harmful electromagnetic interference with the Coast Guard Holiday Beach receiver item or is operated under terms mutually agreeable to the Coast Guard and Koniag, Incorporated; (2) the conveyance of the "old shipyard" includes the wharf and all lands beneath it; (3) an access and utility easement is intended as part of the conveyance for Cliff Point; and (4) the construction of a dock facility or other structures is not inconsistent with the easement and access to a barge landing area if such construction is in accordance with Federal approval.

Extends to September 30, 1987, the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to make certain loans under the Coastal Zone Management Act. Limits such loan authority to $7,000,000.

Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to provide that any portion of a State grant which remains unobligated by the end of the fiscal year or during the second year after the fiscal year for which it was originally authorized by a State for obligation, shall revert to those funds available for the original grant purpose (thus ensuring that funds appropriated for Coastal Zone Management shall be spent for coastal management only).

What just happenedNov 7, 1986

Became Public Law No: 99-626.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11](R-MI)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  • Public LawNov 8, 1986
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  1. Nov 7, 1986PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 99-626.

  2. Nov 7, 1986BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 99-626.

  3. Nov 7, 1986PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 7, 1986BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 30, 1986FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 30, 1986President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 29, 1986Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Oct 18, 1986ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.

  9. Oct 18, 1986NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.

  10. Oct 18, 1986Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  11. Oct 18, 1986Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  12. Oct 18, 1986Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  13. Oct 9, 1986Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1096.

  14. Oct 9, 1986Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  15. Oct 9, 1986Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  16. Oct 6, 1986IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  17. Oct 6, 1986FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  18. Oct 6, 1986Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  19. Oct 6, 1986FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  20. Oct 6, 1986CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 578.

  21. Oct 6, 1986CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 99-968.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  22. Oct 6, 1986Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 99-968.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  23. Oct 1, 1986CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  24. Oct 1, 1986CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  25. Jun 17, 1986CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee
  26. Jun 17, 1986CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee
  27. May 20, 1986CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee
  28. May 20, 1986CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

    Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee
  29. May 20, 1986CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from DOT, Commerce, Justice, Treasury.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  30. May 1, 1986IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  31. May 1, 1986IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. May 1, 1986IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedOct 18, 198635
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Recreational Boating Safety Act of 1986 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to the Congress prior to February 1, 1987, regarding the use of alcohol-blended gasoline in recreational vessels. Delineates the contents of such report. Directs the Secretary to consult with the National Boating Safety Advisory Council in preparing such report. Terminates such Council on September 30, 1991.

Amends Federal law regarding recreational boating safety to delete the membership limitation of such Council, and to provide that the Secretary shall appoint members of such Council with expertise in recreational boating safety. Amends the membership requirements to specify the number of members who shall represent certain sectors of the recreational boating public.

Declares that a certain conveyance agreement dated December 9, 1977, between the Commandant of the Coast Guard and Koniag, Incorporated, (a regional native corporation in Alaska) shall be interpreted to include: (1) that certain machinery may be maintained on lands conveyed to Koniag if it does not cause harmful electromagnetic interference with the Coast Guard Holiday Beach receiver item or is operated under terms mutually agreeable to the Coast Guard and Koniag, Incorporated; (2) the conveyance of the "old shipyard" includes the wharf and all lands beneath it; (3) an access and utility easement is intended as part of the conveyance for Cliff Point; and (4) the construction of a dock facility or other structures is not inconsistent with the easement and access to a barge landing area if such construction is in accordance with Federal approval.

Extends to September 30, 1987, the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to make certain loans under the Coastal Zone Management Act. Limits such loan authority to $7,000,000.

Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to provide that any portion of a State grant which remains unobligated by the end of the fiscal year or during the second year after the fiscal year for which it was originally authorized by a State for obligation, shall revert to those funds available for the original grant purpose (thus ensuring that funds appropriated for Coastal Zone Management shall be spent for coastal management only).

Introduced in HouseMay 1, 198600

Recreational Boating Safety Act of 1986 - Reduces by ten percent the amount of funds allocable to an eligible State for recreational boating safety programs if such State does not have in effect by a certain time a titling system consistent with a federally prescribed uniform titling system for recreational vessels.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe a uniform system for State titling of recreational vessels.

Permits a recreational vessel that has been titled under a federally approved State titling system to travel between the United States and a foreign country without entering or clearing with the Customs Service.

Terminates the National Boating Safety Advisory Council on September 30, 1990. Reduces the membership of such Council from 21 to 17 and requires its composition to include members from: (1) State officials responsible for State boating safety programs; (2) recreational vessel manufacturers; (3) recreational boating organizations; and (4) the general public.