Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 - Authorizes appropriations until expended, as the appropriation Act may provide, for the use of the Department of Transportation, for FY 1990 and 1991 for: (1) payment of operating-differential subsidy obligations; (2) operations and training activities; and (3) necessary expenses to acquire and maintain a surge shipping capability in the National Defense Reserve Fleet in an advanced state of readiness. Changes from $100,000 to $400,000 the cap on payments for the maintenance and support of State maritime academies meeting certain requirements. Requires the academies, as a condition to receiving payments or the use of vessels, to require each U.S. citizen entering the academy in a merchant marine officer preparation program, as a condition for graduation, to: (1) pass the Coast Guard merchant marine officer license examination; and (2) agree to serve in a reserve unit of a U.S. armed force for at least six years. Terminates on March 30, 1990, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to enter into State maritime academy student incentive payment agreements. Extends from June 30, 1990, to June 30, 1995, …