88th Congress, S. 1035 An Act 77 STAT. 5. To extend the provisions of section 3 of Public Law 87-346, relating to dual rate contracts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 3 of the Act of October 3, 1961 (Public Law 87-346; 75 Stat. 762), is amended as follows: (a) By striking the words "of not to exceed one year after such filing" from the next to last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "but not beyond April 3, 1964". (b) By striking the word "year" from the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the word "period". Approved April 3, 1963. (934) Dual rate cartracts, exten sion. 88th Congress, S. 1036 An Act 77 STAT. 116. To amend the inland and western rivers rules concerning anchor lights and fog signals required in special anchorage areas, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That article 11 of Anohored vessels. section 1 of the Act of June 7, 1897, as amended (33 U.S.C. 180), is Lights and fog further amended to read as follows: signals, require "ART. 11. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this article, ments. Fa vessel under one hundred and fifty feet in length when at anchor 54 Stat. 150. shall carry forward, where it can best be seen, a white light in a lantern so constructed as to show a clear, uniform, and unbroken light visible all around the horizon at a distance of at least two miles. "(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this article, a vessel of one hundred and fifty feet or upward in length, when at anchor, shall carry in the forward part of the vessel, at a height of not less than twenty feet above the hull, one such light, and at or near the I stern of the vessel, and at such a height that it shall be not less than fifteen feet lower than the forward light, another such light. "(c) The Secretary of the Army may, after investigation, by rule, Special anohorregulation, or order, designate such areas as he may deem proper as age areas. 'special anchorage areas; such special anchorage areas may from time to time be changed, or abolished, if after investigation the Secretary of the Army shall deem such change or abolition in the interest of navigation. When anchored within such an area "(1) a vessel of not more than sixty-five feet in length shall not be required to carry or exhibit the white light required by this article; "(2) a barge, canal boat, scow, or other nondescript craft of one hundred and fifty feet or upward in length may carry and exhibit the single white light prescribed by paragraph (a) of this article in lieu of the two white lights prescribed by paragraph (b) of this article; and "(3) where two or more barges, canal boats, scows, or other nondescript craft are tied together and anchored as a unit, the anchor light prescribed by this article need be displayed only on the vessel having its anchor down." SEC. 2. Subparagraph (d) of article 15 of section 1 of the Act of June 7, 1897 (33 U.S.C. 191), is amended to read as follows: "(d) A vessel when at anchor shall, at intervals of not more than one minute, ring the bell rapidly for about five seconds, except that the following vessels shall not be required to sound this signal when anchored in a special anchorage area established pursuant to paragraph (c) of article 11: "(1) a vessel of not more than sixty-five feet in length; and "(2) a barge, canal boat, scow, or other nondescript craft." SEC. 3. The rule numbered 13 in section 4233 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (33 U.S.C. 322), is further amended to read as follows: "RULE NUMBERED 13. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this rule, a vessel under one hundred and fifty feet in length, when at anchor, shall carry forward, where it can best be seen, a white light in a lantern so constructed as to show a clear, uniform, and unbroken light visible all around the horizon at a distance of at least two miles. "(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this rule, a vessel of one hundred and fifty feet or upward in length, when at anchor, shall carry in the forward part of the vessel, at a height of not less than twenty feet above the hull, one such light, and at or near the stern of 30 Stat. 99. 77 STAT. 117. Special anchorage areas. the vessel, at such a height that it shall be not less than fifteen feet lower than the forward light, another such light. "(c) The Secretary of the Army may, after investigation, by rule, regulation, or order, designate such areas as he may deem proper as 'special anchorage areas'; such special anchorage areas may from time to time be changed, or abolished, if after investigation the Secretary of the Army shall deem such change or abolition in the interests of navigation. When anchored within such an area "(1) a vessel of not more than sixty-five feet in length shall not be required to carry or exhibit the white light required by this rule; "(2) a barge, canal boat, scow, or other nondescript craft of one hundred and fifty feet or upward in length may carry and exhibit the single white light prescribed by paragraph (a) of this rule in lieu of the two white lights prescribed by paragraph (b) of this rule; and "(3) where two or more barges, canal boats, scows, or other nondescript craft are tied together and anchored as a unit, the anchor light prescribed by this rule need be displayed only on the vessel having its anchor down." SEC. 4. Subparagraph (d) of rule numbered 15 in section 4233 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (33 U.S.C. 331), is further amended to read as follows: "(d) A vessel when at anchor shall, at intervals of not more than one minute, ring the bell rapidly for about five seconds, except that the following vessels shall not be required to sound this signal whe anchored in a special anchorage area established pursuant to paragraph (c) of rule 13: "(1) a vessel of not more than sixty-five feet in length; and Η LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 368 (Comm. on Merchant Marine & Fisheries). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 109 (1963): May 28: Considered and passed Senate. 88th Congress, S. 1032 An Act To exclude cargo which is lumber from certain tariff filing requirements under the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended. 77 STAT. 129. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 18(b) Lumber. (1) of the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended (46 U.S.C. 817(b) (1)), Tariff filing is amended by striking out the period at the end thereof and inserting requirements, in lieu thereof a comma and the following: "or to cargo which is exclusion. lumber. As used in this paragraph, the term 'lumber' means lumber 75. Stat. 764. not further manufactured than passing lengthwise through a standard planing machine and crosscut to length, logs, poles, piling, and ties, including such articles preservatively treated, or bored, or framed, but not including plywood or finished articles knocked down or set up.' Approved August 22, 1963. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 630 accompanying H. R. 1157 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). SENATE REPORT No. 261 (Comm. on Commerce). June 24: Considered and passed Senate. Aug. 5: Considered and passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 1157. Aug. 8: Senate concurred in House amendments. 88th Congress, H. R. 5781 An Act To amend the Act of August 1, 1939, to provide that professional nurses shall be registered as staff officers in the United States Merchant Marine, and for other purposes. 77 STAT. 164. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) the first u. S. Merchant sentence of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for the registry of Marine. pursers and surgeons as staff officers on vessels of the United States, Nurses, regisand for other purposes", approved August 1, 1939 (46 U.S.C., sec. tration. 242), is amended by striking out "and (5) surgeon" and inserting in 55 Stat. 729. lieu thereof "(5) surgeon, and (6) professional nurse". (b) Section 2 of such Act of August 1, 1939, is amended by striking 53 Stat. 1145. out the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 46 USC 243. "Applicants for registry as surgeon or professional nurse shall be required to possess a valid license as physician and surgeon or registered nurse, respectively, issued under the authority of a State or territory of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia." Approved September 23, 1963. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 364 (Comm. on Merohant Marine and Fisheries). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 109 (1963): July 8: Passed House. Sept. 5: Considered and passed Senate, amended. |