Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 - Title I: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - Establishes the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within the Department of Transportation (DOT), to be headed by an Administrator (with professional experience in motor carrier safety) appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (Sec. 101) Decreases the amount the Secretary of Transportation can deduct from Federal-aid highway funds for administrative expenses related to carrying out various Federal transportation projects. Sets forth a specified percentage of such funds for administrative expenses related to administering motor carrier safety programs and motor carrier safety research. Declares that the number of personnel positions at the Office of Motor Carrier Safety (the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration beginning January 1, 2000) shall not be increased above the level transferred from the Federal Highway Administration to the Office of Motor Carrier Safety. (Sec. 102) Amends Federal aid highway law to provide, based on a specified formula pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudm…