HR 1321 · 99th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Rivers and Harbors Disclosure Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-02-27· Sponsored by Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.R.6.(1985-06-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Rivers and Harbors Disclosure Act of 1985 - Requires the Secretary of the Army (the Secretary), acting through the Chief of Engineers, to disclose information regarding the transportation of motor fuel by water carrier upon the written request of a State entity responsible for State tax law administration. Prohibits any disclosure that would impair a civil or criminal investigation, or identify a confidential informant. Prohibits any State personnel from disclosing any motor fuel information obtained as a result of their employment status. Prohibits the Secretary from disclosing motor fuel information to a State entity unless the State has in effect provisions of law which protect the confidentiality of the information. Prescribes recordkeeping and disclosure procedures. Requires the Secretary to furnish certain congressional committees with an annual summary of all inspection and disclosure requests and the information disclosed. Increases from $100 to $1000 the penalty for shipowners and officers who fail to provide the information requested by the Secretary of the Army.…

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