S 623 · 100th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Independent Safety Board Act Amendments of 1988

Introduced 1987-03-03· Sponsored by Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]· Senate

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 100-372.(1988-07-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Independent Safety Board Act Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Independent Safety Board Act of 1974 to repeal the requirement that the National Transportation Safety Board (Board) publish notice of the issuance and availability of its accident reports in the Federal Register. Authorizes the Board to require payment from governmental entities for the reasonable cost of goods and services supplied, and to apply the funds received to the Board's appropriations. Empowers the Board to conduct schools for the training of Board employees, and to authorize attendance at such schools by U.S. and foreign government personnel as well as transportation industry personnel. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990. Authorizes appropriations for the establishment of an emergency fund for use by the Board for accident investigations. Requires the Board to notify the appropriate congressional committees whenever it decides to spend any sums in the emergency fund, together with a justification for such expenditure.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat