Coast Guard Appropriations Fiscal Year 1996

104TH CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION H.R. 1361

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1996 for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEC. 415. REPORT ON LORAN-C REQUIREMENTS.

Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit a report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation of the Senate, prepared in consultation with users of the LORAN-C radionavigation system, defining the future use of and funding for operations, maintenance, and upgrades of the LORAN-C radionavigation system. The report shall address the following:

1. An appropriate timetable for transition from ground-based radionavigation technology after it is determined that satellite-based technology is available as a sole means of safe and efficient navigation.

2. The need to ensure that LORAN-C technology purchased by the public before the year 2000 has a useful economic life.

3. The benefits of fully utilizing the compatabilities of LORAN-C technology and satellite-based technology by all modes of transportation.

4. The need for all agencies in the Department of Transportation and other relevant Federal agencies to share the Federal Government’s costs related to LORAN-C technology.