The Ports and Waterways Safety Act was enacted on 10 July 1972. The purpose of the Act is to promote safety of ports, harbors, waterfront areas and navigable waters of the U. S. The report begins with a general description of the efforts taken by the Coast Guard in 1973. The report discusses specific accomplishments under the following topics: Approach used in meeting the charge of Title II; Data Acquisition Improvement; Internat'l Conference on Marine Pollution, 1973; Domestic Vessel Traffic Systems; Maneuvering; Personnel Standards; Hazardous Chemicals in Bulk; Research and Development; Risk Management System Development; Damage Risk Analysis; and Miscellaneous (describes actions taken under the authority of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended). (Author)


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    Title :

    Activities Relating to Title II Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972


    Contributors:
    R. Bennett (author)

    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    44 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English