50 Stat. 197. 68 Stat. 729. States the sum of $500 recoverable by way of suit or libel. Each day during which such navigation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. "(b) Every willful failure on the part of the master of a vessel of the United States to enforce or to comply with the provisions of this part or the rules and regulations of the Commission made in pursuance thereof shall cause him to forfeit to the United States the sum of $100." SEC. 2. Section 504 (b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, is amended by deleting "part II of title III and section 507", and inserting in lieu thereof "parts II and III of title III and section 507. SEC. 3. Section 3 (y) (2) is amended by deleting "part II of title SEC. 4. The amendments made herein shall take effect March 1, 1957. Chapter 1012 - 2d Session S. J. Res. 187 JOINT RESOLUTION To extend the operation of the Emergency Ship Repair Act of 1954. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 50 USC app. United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 4 of 70 Stat. 1067. the Emergency Ship Repair Act of 1954 (Public Law 608, Eighty- 70 Stat. 1068. third Congress) is amended by striking out the words "within 68 Stat. 754. twenty-four months after date of enactment of this Act", and inserting 2393. in place thereof "before July 1, 1958". Approved August 6, 1956. To amend section 9 (c) (2) of the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946, as amended. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 9 (c) (2) of the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 is hereby amended by 60 Stat. 48. inserting before "; and" at the end thereof the following proviso: 50 USC app. “Provided, That the provisions of this subsection (c) (2) shall not 1742. apply to any such charter party executed on or after the date of enactment of this amendatory proviso; and the Secretary of Commerce is directed to modify any adjustment agreement to the extent necessary to conform to the provisions of this amendatory proviso". Approved August 6, 1956. To amend certain provisions of title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, to facilitate private financing of merchant vessels in the interest of national defense, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (46 U. S. C. 1271–1279), is amended as follows: (a) Sections 1101 (f) and 1103 (a), and (b), are amended by striking out the words "90 per centum of" wherever those words appear in such sections. (b) Section 1101 (f) is amended by striking out of the proviso the words "except for certain special-purpose vessels as provided for in subsections (a) and (b) of section 1103 (46 U. S. C. 1273)" and the commas which immediately precede and follow those words. (c) Section 1103 (a) and (b) are amended by striking out the provisos. (d) Section 1103 (d) is amended to read as follows: "(d) The faith of the United States is solemnly pledged to the payment of interest on and the unpaid balance of the principal amount of each mortgage and loan insured under this title." (e) Section 1105 (a) (1) and (a) (2) are amended by striking out the words "the insured portion of" wherever such words appear in those sections. (f) The last sentence of section 1105 (c) (1) is amended to read as follows: "In the event the Secretary of Commerce shall receive through the sale of the vessel an amount of cash in excess of any payment made to the mortgagee under subsection (a) (1) of this section, and the expenses of collection of such amount, he shall pay such excess to the borrower." (g) The last sentence of section 1105 (c) (2) is amended to read as follows: "In the event the Secretary of Commerce shall receive through the sale of the property an amount of cash in excess of any payment made to the lender under subsection (a) (2) of this section and the expenses of collection of such amount, he shall pay such excess to the borrower." Approved August 7, 1956. 84th Congress Chapter 1028 - 2d Session To authorize Canadian vessels to be employed in the coastwise transportation of coal to Ogdensburg, New York. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That until June 30, Canadian vessels. 1957, notwithstanding the provisions of law of the United States restricting to vessels of the United States the transportation of merchandise, directly or indirectly, from any port in the United States to another port of the United States, Canadian vessels may transport coal to Ogdensburg, New York, from other points in the United States, on the Great Lakes, or their connecting or tributary waters. Approved August 7, 1956. Chapter 1036 2d Session S. 3275 AN ACT All 70 Stat. 1119. To establish a sound and comprehensive national policy with respect to fish and wildlife; to strengthen the fish and wildlife segments of the national economy; to establish within the Department of the Interior the position of Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife; to establish a United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may Fish and Wildbe cited as the "Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956". DECLARATION OF POLICY SEC. 2. The Congress hereby declares that the fish, shellfish, and wildlife resources of the Nation make a material contribution to our national economy and food supply, as well as a material contribution to the health, recreation, and well-being of our citizens; that such resources are a living, renewable form of national wealth that is capable of being maintained and greatly increased with proper management, but equally capable of destruction if neglected or unwisely exploited; that such resources afford outdoor recreation throughout the Nation and provide employment, directly or indirectly, to a substantial number of citizens; that the fishing industries strengthen the defense of the United States through the provision of a trained seafaring citizenry and action-ready fleets of seaworthy vessels; that the training and sport afforded by fish and wildlife resources strengthen the national defense by contributing to the general health and physical fitness of millions of citizens; and that properly developed, such fish and wildlife resources are capable of steadily increasing these valuable contributions to the life of the Nation. The Congress further declares that the fishing industry, in its several branches, can prosper and thus fulfill its proper function in national life only if certain fundamental needs are satisfied by means that are consistent with the public interest and in accord with constitutional functions of governments. Among these needs are: (1) Freedom of enterprise-freedom to develop new areas, methods, products, and markets in accordance with sound economic principles, as well as freedom from unnecessary administrative or legal restrictions that unreasonably conflict with or ignore economic needs; (2) Protection of opportunity-maintenance of an economic atmosphere in which domestic production and processing can prosper; protection from subsidized competing products; protection of opportunity to fish on the high seas in accordance with international law; (3) Assistance-assistance consistent with that provided by the Government for industry generally, such as is involved in promoting good industrial relations, fair trade standards, harmonious labor reTations, better health standards and sanitation; and including, but not limited to (a) services to provide current information on production and trade, market promotion and development, and an extension service, (b) research services for economic and technologic development and resource conservation, and (c) resource management to assure the maximum sustainable production for the fisheries. The Congress further declares that the provisions of this Act are necessary in order to accomplish the objective of proper resource development, and that this Act shall be administered with due regard to the inherent right of every citizen and resident of the United States life Act of 1956. |