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A bill to provide available nuclear information to Committees and Members of Congress.
PL 93-514 (S.3802), enacted 12/06/1974

88 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 93-514-DEC. 6, 1974 
1611 
Whereas some form of assurance as to the prompt availability of 
compensation for damage in the unlikely event of a nuclear incident 
involving the nuclear reactor of a United States warship would, in 
conjunction with the unparalleled safety record that has been 
achieved by United States nuclear powered warships in their opera-
tion throughout the world, further the effectiveness of such war- 
^ 
ships: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That it is the policy of . certain nuciea,-
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the United States that it will pay claims or judgments for bodily 
payment o
f 
injury, death, or damage to or loss of real or personal property proven claims or judg 
to have resulted from a nuclear incident involving the nuclear reactor 
of a United States warship: Provided^ That the injury, death, damage, 
or loss was not caused by the act of an armed force engaged in combat 
or as a result of civil insurrection. The President may authorize, under 
such terms and conditions as he may direct, the payment of such claims 
or judgments from any contingency funds available to the Govern-
ment or may certify such claims or judgments to the Congress for 
appropriation of the necessary funds. 
Approved December 6, 1974. 
Public Law 93-514 
A N A C T 
December 6, 1974 
To provide available nuclear information to committees and Members 
ments. 
42 u s e 2211. 
[S.3802; 
Nuclear infor-
mation. 
42 u s e 2252. 
of Congress. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That section 202 of 
the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 is amended by designating the present "Report to eon 
text subsection "a." and by adding the following as subsection "b.": e 
"b. The members of the Joint Committee who are Members of the 
Senate and the members of the Joint Committee who are Members of 
the House of Representatives shall, on or before June 30 of each year, 
report to their respective Houses on the development, use, and control 
of nuclear energy for the common defense and security and for peace-
ful purposes. Each report shall provide facts and information avail-
able to the Joint Committee concerning nuclear energy which will 
assist the appropriate committees of the Congress and individual 
members in the exercise of informed judgment on matters of weap-
onry; foreign policy; defense; international trade; and in respect to 
the expenditure and appropriation of Government revenues. Each 
report shall be presented formally under circumstances which provide 
for clarification and discussion by the Senate and the House of Rep-
resentatives. In recognition of the need for public understanding, 
presentations of the reports shall be made to the maximum extent 
possible in open sessions and by means of unclassified written 
materials.". 
jApproved December 6, 1974.
A bill to eliminate discrimination based on sex in the youth programs offered by the Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
PL 93-504 (S.3204), enacted 11/29/1974

88 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 93-504-NOV. 29, 1974 
1575 
(1) the effects of such systems on (i) vehicle traffic and attend-
ant air pollution, congestion, and noise, (ii) the mobility of urban 
residents, and (iii) the economic viability of central city business; 
(2) the mode of mass transportation that can best meet the 
desired objectives; 
(3) the extent to which frivolous ridership increases as a result 
of reduced fare or fare-free systems; 
(4) the extent to which the need for urban highways might be 
reduced as a result of reduced fare or fare-free systems; and 
(5) the best means of financing reduced fare or fare-free trans-
portation on a continuing basis. 
SEC. 205. The Secretary shall make annual reports to the Congress ^ Repots to 
on the information gathered pursuant to section 204 of this title and 
4'9^us^c'i605 
shall make a final report of his findings, including any recommenda- note. 
tions he might have to implement such findings, not later than June 30, 
1975. 
SEC. 206. In carrying out the provisions of this title, the Secretary ^^^^ ^sc leos 
shall provide advisory participation by interested State and local 
government authorities, mass transportation systems management per-
sonnel, employee representatives, mass transportation riders, and any 
other persons that he may deem necessary or appropriate. 
SEC. 207. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated not to 
^J'^gc^reos"* 
exceed $20,000,000 for each of the fiscal years ending on June 30, 1975, note. 
and June 30, 1976, respectively, to carry out the provisions of this 
title. 
TITLE III—RAILEOAD GRADE 
CROSSINGS 
SEC. 301. The Secretary of Transportation shall enter into such ^ Hammond, ind., 
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demonstration 
arrangements as may be necessary to carry out a demonstration project project. 
in Hammond, Indiana, for the relocation of railroad lines for the ^^^^ ^^^ ^^°5 
purpose of eliminating highway railroad grade crossings. The Federal 
share payable on account of such project shall be that provided in 
section 120 of title 23, United States Code. 
SEC. 302. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this 
Jg^'^sc^feos"" 
title not to exceed $14,000,000, except that two-thirds of all funds note. 
expended under authority of this section in any fiscal year shall be 
appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund. 
Approved November 26, 1974. 
Public Law 93-504 
AJN A C T 
November 29, 1974 
To eliminate discrimination based on sex in tlie youtli programs offered by the 
[s.3204] 
Naval Sea Cadet Corps. 
Cadet Corps. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatwes 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That section 2 of pJ^^J^^^f^^^ 
the Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the Naval Sea Cadet Corps", " " """^ 
approved September 10,1962 (36 U.S.C. 1042), is amended by striking 
out "boys" and inserting in lieu thereof "young people". 
Approved November 29, 1974.
A bill to amend the Intercoastal Shipping Act, 1933.
PL 93-487 (H.R.13561), enacted 10/26/1974

88 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 93-487-OCT. 26, 1974 
1463 
(e) Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, $185,000 for the 
acquisition of lands and interests in lands and $2,722,000 for 
development; and 
(f) Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, $213,000 for 
acquisition of lands and interests in lands and $2,737,000 for 
development. 
TITLE I I 
Sewall-Belmorit 
House National 
SEC. 201. In order to preserve for the benefit and inspiration of the 
people of the United States as a national historic site, the Sewall- Historic sue 
Belmont House within the District of Cohimbia, the Secretary of the ^c-
Interior is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to assist 
in the preservation and interpretation of such house. 
SEC. 202. The property subject to cooperative agreement pursuant ^J^^ u^^ 46i 
to section 101 of this Act is hereby designated as the "Sewall-Belmont 
House National Historic Site". 
SEC. 203. The cooperative agreement shall contain, but shall not be 
cooperative 
limited to, provisions that the Secretary, through the National Park ^e-'^ement. 
Service, shall have right of access at all reasonable times to all public 
portions of the property covered by such agreement for the purpose 
of conducting visitors through such property and interpreting it to 
the public, that no changes or alterations shall be made in such prop-
erty except by mutual agreement between the Secretary and the other 
parties to such agreement. The agreement may contain specific provi-
sions which outline in detail the extent of the participation by the 
Secretary in the restoration, preservation, and maintenance of the 
historic site. 
SEC. 204. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums 
Appropriation. 
as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, but not to 
exceed $500,000. 
Approved October 26, 1974. 
Public Law 93-487 
AN A C T 
October 26, 1974 
To amend the Intercoastal Shipping Act, 1933. 
[H. R. 13561] 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 5 of the 
intercoastai 
Intercoastal Shipping Act, 1933, as amended (46 U.S.C. 845b), is 
T^ztHenLent. 
amended by changing the period to a comma at the end and adding 
the words: "and shall apply to the carriage, storage or handling oi 
property for the United States, State or municipal governments, or for 
charitable purposes.". 
SEC. 2. Section 6 of the Intercoastal Shipping Act, 1933, as amended 
' 
(46 U.S.C. 846), is deleted. 
Approved October 26, 1974.
An Act to extend for one year the authorization for appropriations to implement title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972.
PL 93-472 (H.R.15540), enacted 10/26/1974

1430 
PUBLIC LAW 93-472-OCT. 26, 1974 
[88 STAT. 
extent, and in such manner as the Trustees, in their judgment, may 
determine necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. 
ANNUAL REPORT 
D.C. 
Code 
31-
1734. 
D.C. 
Code 31-
1735. 
SEC. 404. The Trustees shall make an annual report to the Congress, 
Mayor, Council, and the general public, on November 1 of each year, 
on the operation of programs and the expenditure of all funds for 
public higher education in the District of Columbia. 
NEW AUTHORITY GRANTED BOARD OF EDUCATION 
SEC. 405. (a) The Board may transfer, during the fiscal year, any 
appropriation balance available for one item of appropriation to 
another item of appropriation or to a new program, in an amount 
not to exceed $50,000. 
(b) The Board may enter into negotiations and binding contracts 
pursuant to Council regulations regarding contracting with the gov-
ernments of the United States and District of Columbia and other 
public and private agencies to render and receive services. 
AUTHORITY OF COUNCIL 
17^6^ 
° e 31- 
g^^ ^Qg ^Notwithstanding any other provision of law, or any rule 
of law, nothing in this Act shall be construed as limiting the authority 
of the Council to enact any act or resolution, after January 2, 1975, 
pursuant to the District of Columbia Self-Government and Govern-
mental Eeorganization Act with respect to any matter covered by this 
Act. 
EFFECTIVE DATE 
D.C. Code 31-
1701 note. 
D.C. Code 
1-121 note. 
SEC. 407. This Act shall take effect July 1,1975, unless the Council, 
after January 2, 1975, adopts legislation, in accordance with the 
District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganiza-
tion Act, repealing this Act prior to July 1,1975. In any case in which 
the Council adopts any such legislation amending or otherwise 
modifying this Act (other than its repeal), the foregoing provisions 
of this Act as so amended or modified shall take effect on July 1,1975, 
unless the Council provides, by such legislation, for an effective date 
other than that provided by this section, in which case this Act, as so 
amended or modified take effect on the date prescribed by such 
legislation of the Council. 
Approved October 26, 1974. 
Public Law 93-472 
October 26, 1974 
AN ACT 
—[H. R- 15540] 
rp^ extend for one year the authorization for appropriations to implement title I 
of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. 
Be it enacted hy the /Senate and House of Representatives 
of the, 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That section 111 
of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 
33 use 1420. 
(Public Law 92-532; 86 Stat. 1052) is amended by striking "fiscal 
year 1974," and inserting in lieu thereof "fiscal years 1974 and 1975,". 
Approved October 26, 1974.
A bill to increase the limit on dues for U.S. membership in the International Criminal Police Organization.
PL 93-468 (H.R.14597), enacted 10/24/1974

1422 
PUBLIC LAW 93-468-OCT. 24, 1974 
[88 STAT. 
Public Law 93-468 
October 24. 1974 
A N 
A C T 
[H. R. 14597] 
rj^Q increase the limit on dues for United States membership in the International 
Criminal Police Organization 
International 
Criminal Police 
Organization. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate mid House of Rejwesentatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the Act of 
June 10, 1938, as amended (22 U.S.C. 263a), is further amended by 
deleting "$80,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$120,000". 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to pay to the 
International Criminal Police Organization the unpaid balance of the 
dues for the calendar year 1973. There is authorized to be appropriated 
not to exceed $30,000 to carry out the provisions of this section. 
Approved October 24, 1974. 
Public Law 93-469 
AN ACT 
October 24, 1974 
[H. R. 15148] 
To extend the time limit for the award of certain military decorations. 
Military deco-
rations. 
10 u s e prec. 
3 741 note. 
Be it enojcted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assemhled^ That, notwithstand-
ing any other provision of law, a decoration or device in lieu of decora-
tion which, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, has been 
authorized by Congress to be awarded to any person for an act, 
achievement, or service performed while on active duty in the Armed 
Forces of the United States, or while serving with such forces, may 
be awarded at any time not later than two years after the date of 
enactment of this Act for any such act or service performed in direct 
support of military operations in Southeast Asia between July 1,1958, 
and March 28, 1973, inclusive, if written recommendation for the 
award of the decoration, or device in lieu of decoration, is made not 
later than one year subsequent to the date of enactment of this Act. 
Approved October 24, 1974. 
October 26, 1974 
[H. R.11830] 
Public Law 93-470 
AN ACT 
To suspend the duty on synthetic rutile until the close of June 80,1977. 
Synthetic rutile. 
Duty suspen-
sion, extension. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assemhled^ That subpart B of 
part 1 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States 
(19 U.S.C. 1202) is amended by inserting after item 911.16 the follow-
ing new item: 
Effective date. 
19 u s e 1202 
note. 
911.25 Ssmthetlc rutile (provided lor In item 603.70, 
pt. 1, schedule 6) 
Free 
No Change 
On or before 
6/30/77 
SEC. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall 
apply with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, 
for consumption on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Approved October 26, 1974.
A bill to extend the time limit for the award of certain military decorations.
PL 93-469 (H.R.15148), enacted 10/24/1974

1422 
PUBLIC LAW 93-468-OCT. 24, 1974 
[88 STAT. 
Public Law 93-468 
October 24. 1974 
A N 
A C T 
[H. R. 14597] 
rj^Q increase the limit on dues for United States membership in the International 
Criminal Police Organization 
International 
Criminal Police 
Organization. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate mid House of Rejwesentatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the Act of 
June 10, 1938, as amended (22 U.S.C. 263a), is further amended by 
deleting "$80,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$120,000". 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to pay to the 
International Criminal Police Organization the unpaid balance of the 
dues for the calendar year 1973. There is authorized to be appropriated 
not to exceed $30,000 to carry out the provisions of this section. 
Approved October 24, 1974. 
Public Law 93-469 
AN ACT 
October 24, 1974 
[H. R. 15148] 
To extend the time limit for the award of certain military decorations. 
Military deco-
rations. 
10 u s e prec. 
3 741 note. 
Be it enojcted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assemhled^ That, notwithstand-
ing any other provision of law, a decoration or device in lieu of decora-
tion which, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, has been 
authorized by Congress to be awarded to any person for an act, 
achievement, or service performed while on active duty in the Armed 
Forces of the United States, or while serving with such forces, may 
be awarded at any time not later than two years after the date of 
enactment of this Act for any such act or service performed in direct 
support of military operations in Southeast Asia between July 1,1958, 
and March 28, 1973, inclusive, if written recommendation for the 
award of the decoration, or device in lieu of decoration, is made not 
later than one year subsequent to the date of enactment of this Act. 
Approved October 24, 1974. 
October 26, 1974 
[H. R.11830] 
Public Law 93-470 
AN ACT 
To suspend the duty on synthetic rutile until the close of June 80,1977. 
Synthetic rutile. 
Duty suspen-
sion, extension. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assemhled^ That subpart B of 
part 1 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States 
(19 U.S.C. 1202) is amended by inserting after item 911.16 the follow-
ing new item: 
Effective date. 
19 u s e 1202 
note. 
911.25 Ssmthetlc rutile (provided lor In item 603.70, 
pt. 1, schedule 6) 
Free 
No Change 
On or before 
6/30/77 
SEC. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall 
apply with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, 
for consumption on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Approved October 26, 1974.
An Act granting the consent of Congress to the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad Compact.
PL 93-467 (S.2362), enacted 10/24/1974

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88 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 93-467-OCT. 24, 1974 
1421 
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Public Law 93-467 
A N A C T 
October 24, 1974 
; 
Granting the consent of Congress to the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad 
1^^-^^^^^ 
I 
Compact. 
Cumbres and 
Toltec Scenic 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United /States of America in Congress assembled, That the consent of 
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Congress is hereby given to the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad Compact Railroad com-
as agreed to by the States of Colorado and New Mexico, which compact P^^*^-
to- 
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Consent of Con-
is as lollows: 
gress. 
CUMBRES AND TOLTEC SCENIC RAILROAD COMPACT 
"The State of New Mexico and the State of Colorado, desiring to 
provide for the joint acquisition, ownership, and control of an inter-
state narrow gauge scenic railroad, known as the Cumbres and Toltec 
Scenic Railroad, within Rio Arriba County in New Mexico and 
Archuleta and Conejos Counties in Colorado, to promote the public 
welfare by encouraging and facilitating recreation and by preserving, 
as a living museum for future generations, a mode of transportation 
that helped in the development and promotion of the territories and 
States, and to remove all clauses of present and future controversy 
between them with respect thereto, and being moved by considerations 
of interstate comity, have agreed upon the following articles: 
"ARTICLE I 
"The States of New Mexico and Colorado agree jointly to acquire, 
own and make provision for the operation of the Cumbres and Toltec 
Scenic Railroad. 
"ARTICLE II 
"The States of New Mexico and Colorado hereby ratify and affirm 
the agreement of July 1,1970, entered between the railroad authorities 
of the States. 
"ARTICLE III 
"The States of New Mexico and Colorado agree to make such amend-
ments to the July 1, 1970, agreement and such other contracts, leases, 
franchises, concessions, or other agreements as may hereafter appear 
to both States to be necessary and proper for the control, operation, or 
disposition of the said railroad. 
"ARTICLE IV 
"The States of New Mexico and Colorado agree to the consideration 
of the enactment of such laws or constitutional amendments exempt-
ing the said railroad or its operations from various laws of both States 
as both States shall hereafter mutually find necessary and proper. 
"AETICLE V 
"Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to limit, abridge, 
or affect the jurisdiction or authority, if any, of the Interstate Com-
merce Commission over the said railroad, or the applicability, if any, 
of the tax laws of the United States to the said railroad or its 
operation.". 
SEO. 2. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is expressly 
reserved. 
Approved October 24, 1974.
An Act to suspend the duty on synthetic rutile until the close of June 30, 1977.
PL 93-470 (H.R.11830), enacted 10/26/1974

1422 
PUBLIC LAW 93-468-OCT. 24, 1974 
[88 STAT. 
Public Law 93-468 
October 24. 1974 
A N 
A C T 
[H. R. 14597] 
rj^Q increase the limit on dues for United States membership in the International 
Criminal Police Organization 
International 
Criminal Police 
Organization. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate mid House of Rejwesentatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the Act of 
June 10, 1938, as amended (22 U.S.C. 263a), is further amended by 
deleting "$80,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$120,000". 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to pay to the 
International Criminal Police Organization the unpaid balance of the 
dues for the calendar year 1973. There is authorized to be appropriated 
not to exceed $30,000 to carry out the provisions of this section. 
Approved October 24, 1974. 
Public Law 93-469 
AN ACT 
October 24, 1974 
[H. R. 15148] 
To extend the time limit for the award of certain military decorations. 
Military deco-
rations. 
10 u s e prec. 
3 741 note. 
Be it enojcted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assemhled^ That, notwithstand-
ing any other provision of law, a decoration or device in lieu of decora-
tion which, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, has been 
authorized by Congress to be awarded to any person for an act, 
achievement, or service performed while on active duty in the Armed 
Forces of the United States, or while serving with such forces, may 
be awarded at any time not later than two years after the date of 
enactment of this Act for any such act or service performed in direct 
support of military operations in Southeast Asia between July 1,1958, 
and March 28, 1973, inclusive, if written recommendation for the 
award of the decoration, or device in lieu of decoration, is made not 
later than one year subsequent to the date of enactment of this Act. 
Approved October 24, 1974. 
October 26, 1974 
[H. R.11830] 
Public Law 93-470 
AN ACT 
To suspend the duty on synthetic rutile until the close of June 80,1977. 
Synthetic rutile. 
Duty suspen-
sion, extension. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assemhled^ That subpart B of 
part 1 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States 
(19 U.S.C. 1202) is amended by inserting after item 911.16 the follow-
ing new item: 
Effective date. 
19 u s e 1202 
note. 
911.25 Ssmthetlc rutile (provided lor In item 603.70, 
pt. 1, schedule 6) 
Free 
No Change 
On or before 
6/30/77 
SEC. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall 
apply with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, 
for consumption on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Approved October 26, 1974.