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[Q]: SECTION 1. REPORTING OF BUNDLED CONTRIBUTIONS BY PERSONS OTHER THAN
REGISTERED LOBBYISTS.

(a) In General.--Subsection (i) of section 304 of the Federal
Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434(i)), as added by the Honest
Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ''reasonably known by the
committee to be a person described in paragraph (7)'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ''means, with respect to
a committee'' and all that follows through ''threshold.'' and
inserting the following: ''means--
''(A) with respect to a committee which is an
authorized committee of a candidate for the office of
President or for nomination to such office--
''(i) the 2-year period preceding the date
of the election for the office of the
President; and
''(ii) any reporting period applicable to
the committee under this section during which
any person provided 2 or more bundled
contributions to the committee in an aggregate
amount greater than the applicable threshold;
and
''(B) with respect to any other committee--
''(i) the period beginning January 1 and
ending June 30 of each year;
''(ii) the period beginning July 1 and
ending December 31 of each year; and
''(iii) any reporting period applicable to
the committee under this section during which
any person provided 2 or more bundled
contributions to the committee in an aggregate
amount greater than the applicable
threshold.'';
(3) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the
following:
''(A) In general.--In this subsection, the
'applicable threshold' is--
''(i) $50,000 in the case of a committee
which is an authorized committee of a candidate
for the office of President or for nomination
to such office; and
''(ii) $15,000 in the case of any other
committee.
In determining whether the amount of bundled
contributions provided to a committee by a person
exceeds the applicable threshold, there shall be
excluded any contribution made to the committee by the
person or the person's spouse.''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ''the amount''
each place it appears and inserting ''each amount'';
(4) in paragraph (5), by striking ''described in paragraph
(7)'' each place it appears in subparagraphs (C) and (D);
(5) by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following:
''(7) Separate reporting for certain persons.--Each
committee required to include a schedule under paragraph (1)
shall also include a separate schedule setting forth the name,
address, and employer of each person listed on the schedule
required under paragraph (1) who, at the time a contribution is
forwarded to a committee as described in paragraph (8)(A)(i) or
is received by a committee as described in paragraph
(8)(A)(ii), is--
''(A) a current registrant under section 4(a) of
the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995;
''(B) an individual who is listed on a current
registration filed under section 4(b)(6) of such Act or
a current report under section 5(b)(2)(C) of such Act;
or
''(C) a political committee established or
controlled by such a registrant or individual.
The schedule required under the preceding sentence shall also
include the aggregate amount of bundled contributions provided
by each such person during the covered period.''; and
(6) in paragraph (8)(A)--
(A) by striking ''and a person described in
paragraph (7)''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following flush
sentence:
''The term 'bundled contribution' shall not include any
contribution forwarded by or credited to (through
records, designations, or other means of recognizing a
certain amount of money has been raised) a person who
is a regularly paid employee of the committee.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect as if included in section 204 of the Honest Leadership and Open
Government Act of 2007.
[A]: Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended by the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007, to revise requirements for disclosure of bundled contributions, particularly by an authorized committee of a candidate for the office of President or for nomination to such office (presidential candidate committee).

Applies such reporting requirements to bundled contributions by persons other than registered lobbyists. Requires reporting of lobbyist contributions on a separate schedule.

Sets the covered period for such reports as the two-year period preceding a presidential election, as well as any applicable reporting period during which any person provided two or more bundled contributions in an aggregate amount greater than the specified applicable amount.

Increases the applicable threshold triggering such reporting requirement from $15,000 (currently applicable to any authorized committee of a candidate, a leadership PAC, or a political party committee) to $50,000 in the case of a presidential candidate committee.

Excludes from the calculation of a bundled contribution any contribution by the candidate or the candidate's spouse.

[Q]: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Community Building Code
Administration Grant Act of 2007''.

SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.

(a) Grant Authorization.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development shall provide grants to local building code enforcement
departments.
(b) Competitive Awards.--The Secretary shall award grants under
subsection (a) on a competitive basis pursuant to the criteria set
forth in section 6, but also taking into consideration the following:
(1) The financial need of each building code enforcement
department.
(2) The benefit to the local jurisdiction of having an
adequately funded building code enforcement department.
(3) The demonstrated ability of each building code
enforcement department to work cooperatively with other local
code enforcement offices, health departments, and local
prosecutorial agencies.
(c) Maximum Amount.--The maximum amount of any grant awarded under
this section shall not exceed $1,000,000.

SEC. 3. REQUIRED ELEMENTS IN GRANT PROPOSALS.

In order to be eligible for a grant under section 2, a local
building code enforcement department shall submit to the Secretary the
following:
(1) A demonstration of the jurisdiction's needs in
executing building code enforcement administration.
(2) A plan for the use of any funds received under this Act
that addresses the needs discussed in paragraph (1) and that is
consistent with the authorized uses established in section 4.
(3) A plan for local governmental actions to be taken to
establish and sustain local building code enforcement
administration functions, without continuing Federal support,
at a level at least equivalent to that proposed in the grant
application.
(4) A plan to create and maintain a program of public
outreach that includes a regularly updated and readily
accessible means of public communication, interaction, and
reporting regarding the services and work of the local building
code enforcement department to be supported by the grant.
(5) A plan for ensuring the timely and effective
administrative enforcement of building safety and fire
prevention violations.

SEC. 4. USE OF FUNDS; MATCHING FUNDS.

(a) Authorized Uses.--Grants awarded under section 2 may be used by
the grant recipient to supplement existing State or local funding for
building code enforcement administration. Such funds may be used to
increase staffing, provide staff training, increase staff competence
and professional qualifications, support individual certification or
departmental accreditation, or for capital expenditures specifically
dedicated to the administration of the local building code enforcement
department.
(b) Matching Funds Required.--
(1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
this Act, a local building code enforcement department
serving--
(A) a community that is very economically
disadvantaged, shall provide matching, non-Federal
funds in an amount equal to not less than 5 percent of
the total amount of any grant to be awarded under this
Act;
(B) a community that is moderately economically
disadvantaged, shall provide matching, non-Federal
funds in an amount equal to not less than 10 percent of
the total amount of any grant to be awarded under this
Act; or
(C) any other community, shall provide matching,
non-Federal funds in an amount equal to not less than
20 percent of the total amount of any grant to be
awarded under this Act.
(2) Economic distress.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may waive the
matching fund requirements under paragraph (1), and
institute, by regulation, new matching fund
requirements based upon the level of economic distress
of the local jurisdiction in which the local building
code enforcement department seeking such grant is
located.
(B) Content of regulations.--Any regulations
instituted under subparagraph (A) shall include--
(i) a method that allows for a comparison
of the degree of economic distress among the
local jurisdictions of grant applicants, as
measured by the differences in the extent of
growth lag, the extent of poverty, and the
adjusted age of housing in such jurisdiction;
and
(ii) any other factor determined to be
relevant by the Secretary in assessing the
comparative degree of economic distress among
such local jurisdictions.
(c) In-Kind Contributions.--In determining the non-Federal share
required to be provided under subsection (b), the Secretary shall
consider in-kind contributions, not to exceed 50 percent of the amount
that the department contributes in non-Federal funds.
(d) Waiver of Matching Requirement.--The Secretary shall waive the
matching fund requirements under subsection (b) for any recipient
jurisdiction that has legislatively dedicated all building code
permitting fees to the conduct of local building code enforcement.

SEC. 5. RATING AND RANKING OF APPLICATIONS.

Eligible applications shall be rated and ranked according to the
criteria described in section 6. All complete applications will be
compared to one another and points assigned on a continuum within each
criterion, with the maximum points awarded to the application that best
meets the criterion.

SEC. 6. CRITERIA.

(a) Need and Community Benefit From Code Enforcement Grant Funds.--
Applications shall be rated and ranked on the degree to which the
application demonstrates the intent and means to ensure cooperative and
effective working relationships between local building code enforcement
officials and other local agencies, as well as a community-oriented
approach to building code enforcement, with the award of points as
follows:

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Description Maximum Points
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A detailed description of the capital expenditures to be acquired with 0-10
grant funds and a demonstration that the items' costs are reasonable.
The jurisdiction's need for the capital expenditure and how the grant 0-10
funds will fulfill this need.
The joint benefits provided by the proposed expenditure for the 0-5
following groups or activities: Provide a brief explanation of the
benefit. (1 point will be awarded for each response, 5 points maximum).
1. Code enforcement program.
2. Community or jurisdiction.
3. Interdisciplinary code enforcement team.
4. Housing preservation, rehabilitation programs, or neighborhood
improvement programs.
5. Special needs groups (disabled, elderly or low or very-low income,
etc.).
Does the proposed capital expenditure provide a cost savings benefit to 0-5
the jurisdiction? Provide a brief explanation of the cost savings.
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(b) Current Code Enforcement and Housing Conservation Plan.--Each
application shall be rated and ranked on the degree to which the local
legislative body in which the applicant resides adopted a ''plan''
which addresses residential structure conservation and building code
enforcement, with the award of points as follows:

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Description Maximum Points
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The plan provides for proactive code enforcement (not just responding to 10
complaints), an interdisciplinary approach, and includes funding
options for repairs and rehabilitation.
The plan only provides for proactive code enforcement (not just 8
responding to complaints) and calls for an interdisciplinary approach
and does not address funding options for repairs and rehabilitation.
The plan provides for some type of proactive code enforcement (other 6
than just responding to complaints) but doesn't address coordinated
interdisciplinary activities with other local public agencies or
funding options.
The plan provides for only reactive code enforcement. 4
The plan only refers to a need to preserve and/or improve existing 2
housing stock, without any code enforcement program.
No existing plan. 0
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(c) Community-Oriented or Interdisciplinary Code Enforcement.--Each
application shall be rated and ranked on the degree to which the
application demonstrates the intent and means to ensure cooperative and
effective working relationships between building code enforcement
officials and other local agencies, as well as a community-oriented
approach to code enforcement, with the award of points as follows:

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Description Maximum Points
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Identify current or proposed interdisciplinary code enforcement programs 0-10
or activities and the team members (example: code enforcement, police,
local prosecutors, health department, building and planning, fire,
etc.). Provide a description of the team's code enforcement and
coordination procedures, activities and services provided. If the
current programs or resources are limited in scope, explain how receipt
of the grant will be used to improve the program.
Identify current or proposed community-oriented code enforcement 0-10
programs, activities or services. (Examples: community clean-ups,
Neighborhood Watch programs, community meetings, door-to-door code
enforcement knock and talks, etc.). If the current programs or
resources are limited in scope, explain how receipt of the grant will
be used to improve the program.
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(d) Proactive Code Enforcement Activities.--Each application shall
be rated and ranked on the effectiveness of the proposed or existing
proactive activities and programs operated by any existing building
code enforcement program, with the award of points as follows:

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Description Maximum Points
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Encourages repairs and preservation, rather than demolition or 0-5
abandonment, of substandard residences.
Abatement of (a) lead hazards and lead-based paints, (b) toxic molds and 0-5
dampness, and (c) displacement or relocation of residents.
Community clean-up campaigns, which may include recycling dates, free or 0-5
reduced disposal rates at dumpsite, public clean-up days that encourage
removal of unwanted or excess debris by making available extra trash
pick-ups, dumpsites or trash or recycling containers on specific dates
to dispose of household debris, inoperable vehicles, tires, toxic
materials, etc.
Resource or referral programs for Federal, State, local, and private 0-5
funds and other resources available in your jurisdiction that can
assist with housing rehabilitation and repairs to rectify code
violations.
Public education programs on housing issues. These could include 0-5
community housing meetings dealing with homeownership, tenant/landlord
issues, housing code enforcement, school age children's programs with
coloring books or handouts, housing safety pamphlets, etc.
Programs that encourage community involvement with groups; such as 0-5
schools, church non-profits, community service groups, utility
companies, local stores, housing agency banks, etc.
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(e) Capacity To Financially and Technically Support Proposed
Capital Expenditures.--Each application shall be rated and ranked on
the degree to which the application demonstrates the jurisdiction's
financial and technical capacity to properly use and successfully
support the proposed capital expenditure during the term of the grant,
with the award of points as follows:

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Description Maximum Points
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The anticipated ongoing program funding for the duration of the grant 0-5
program is adequate to financially support the use of the grant-
financed equipment. Include details of funding and technical support
sources for the capital expenditure (examples: insurance, paper,
maintenance, training, supplies, personnel, monthly billing costs,
etc.).
The jurisdiction has the technical capabilities to use and support 0-5
equipment (examples: adequately trained staff or resources to provide
training to operate technical equipment, local service provider for
cell phones or 2-way radios, trained personnel to operate equipment,
etc.).
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SEC. 7. EVALUATION AND REPORT.

(a) In General.--Grant recipients shall--
(1) be obligated to fully account and report for the use of
all grants funds; and
(2) provide a report to the Secretary on the effectiveness
of the program undertaken by the grantee and any other criteria
requested by the Secretary for the purpose of indicating the
effectiveness of, and ideas for, refinement of the grant
program.
(b) Report.--The report required under subsection (a)(2) shall
include a discussion of--
(1) the specific capabilities and functions in local
building code enforcement administration that were addressed
using funds received under this Act;
(2) the lessons learned in carrying out the plans supported
by the grant; and
(3) the manner in which the programs supported by the grant
are to be maintained by the grantee.
(c) Content of Reports.--The Secretary shall--
(1) require each recipient of a grant under ths Act to file
interim and final reports under subsection (b) to ensure that
grant funds are being used as intended and to measure the
effectiveness and benefits of the grant program; and
(2) develop and maintain a means whereby the public can
access such reports, at no cost, via the Internet.

SEC. 8. DEFINITIONS.

For purposes of this Act, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Building code enforcement department.--The term
''building code enforcement department'' means the building
code inspection or enforcement agency of a local jurisdiction.
(2) Jurisdiction.--The term ''jurisdiction'' means a city,
county, parish, city and county authority, or city and parish
authority having local authority to enforce building codes and
regulations and collect fees for building permits.
(3) Secretary.--The term ''Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development.

SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated
$100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2013 to the
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out the provisions
of this Act.
(b) Reservation.--From the amount made available under subsection
(a), the Secretary may reserve not more than 5 percent for
administrative costs.
(c) Availability.--Any funds appropriated pursuant to subsection
(a) shall remain available until expended.
[A]: Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to award grants, on a competitive basis and with federal matching funds, to qualified local building code enforcement departments to increase staffing, provide staff training, increase staff competence and professional qualifications, support individual certification or departmental accreditation, or for capital expenditures specifically dedicated to department administration.

Sets forth criteria for rating and ranking of grant proposals.

[Q]: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Maritime Regulatory Reform Act of
1994''.

SEC. 2. SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE.

(a) Chapter 21 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by
adding a new section 2103a to read as follows:

''SEC. 2103a. SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE.

''(a) To implement the International Management Code for the Safe
Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention adopted by the
International Maritime Organization and to establish voluntary
alternative compliance programs, the Secretary may prescribe
regulations governing the merchant marine of the United States,
merchant marine personnel, and shore-based management of vessels that
affect the safety of vessels and personnel subject to this subtitle and
marine pollution prevention. Compliance with regulations implementing
the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and
for Pollution Prevention shall be voluntary until the dates for
mandatory compliance provided for in the International Convention for
the Safety of life at Sea.
''(b) In implementing the International Management Code for the
Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention and alternative
compliance programs established pursuant to this section, the Secretary
may establish optional regulatory requirements commensurate with the
level of quality control adopted by the shipowner or operator, provided
that an equivalent level of safety is maintained.
''(c) The Secretary may require vessel owners and operators to
maintain records and submit reports and other information which the
Secretary deems necessary to carry out the objectives of this
section.''.
(b) The table of sections for chapter 21 of title 46, United States
Code, is amended by inserting between the items relating to section
2103 and section 2104 the following:

''Sec. 2103a. Safety management and
alternative compliance.''.

SEC. 3. USE OF REPORTS, DOCUMENTS, AND CERTIFICATES.

(a) Chapter 31 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by
adding a new section 3103 to read as follows:

''SEC. 3103. USE OF REPORTS, DOCUMENTS, AND CERTIFICATES.

''In carrying out this part, the Secretary may utilize reports,
documents, and certificates issued by persons who the Secretary
determines may be relied upon with regard to marine safety, security,
and environmental protection.''.
(b) The table of sections for chapter 31 of title 46, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

''Sec. 3103. Use of reports, documents,
and certificates.''.

SEC. 4. EQUIPMENT APPROVAL.

Section 3306(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read
as follows:
''(b)(1) Equipment subject to regulation under this section may not
be used on any vessel without prior approval as prescribed by
regulation.
''(2) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this
subsection, the Secretary may accept approvals of fire and life safety
equipment and materials by foreign governments which the Secretary
determines utilize design and testing standards that meet the
requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea to which the United States is a party, and its associated
International Maritime Organization guidance documents.
''(3) In determining whether to accept approvals issued by foreign
governments, the Secretary shall give due regard to whether adherence
to standards promulgated by regulation under this subsection is
necessary in order to preserve higher levels of safety.''.

SEC. 5. FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION.

(a) Section 3307 of title 46, United States Code, is amended as
follows:
(1) In paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ''and'' and inserting a comma in
its place;
(B) by inserting after ''nautical school vessel'',
'', and small passenger vessel carrying more than 12
passengers on an international voyage''; and
(C) by adding ''and'' at the end.
(2) By striking paragraph (2).
(3) In paragraph (3)--
(A) by changing the designation of paragraph (3) to
paragraph (2); and
(B) by striking ''2 years'' and inserting ''5
years'' in its place.
(b) Section 3710(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by
striking ''24 months'' and substituting ''5 years''.

SEC. 6. CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION.

Section 3309(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by
deleting the words ''(but not more than 60 days)'' after the words ''At
least 30 days''.

SEC. 7. CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES.

(a) Section 3316 of title 46, United States Code, is amended as
follows:
(1) Subsection (a) is amended to read as follows:
''(a) In carrying out this part, the Secretary may rely on reports,
documents, and certificates issued by the American Bureau of Shipping
or other classification society recognized by the Secretary as meeting
acceptable standards for such a society, or an agent of the Bureau or
society.''.
(2) Subsection (c)(1) is amended to read as follows:
''(c)(1) To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary may
delegate to the Bureau or other classification society recognized by
the Secretary as meeting acceptable standards for such a society, or an
agent of the Bureau or society, the inspection or examination, in the
United States or in a foreign country, of a vessel documented or to be
documented as a vessel of the United States. The Bureau, society, or
agent may issue the certificate of inspection required by this part and
other certificates essential to documentation.''.
(3) Subsection (d) is amended to read as follows:
''(d) The Secretary also may make an agreement with or use the
Bureau or other classification society recognized by the Secretary as
meeting acceptable standards for such a society, or an agent of the
Bureau or society, for reviewing and approving plans required for
issuing a certificate of inspection.''.
(b) The item for section 3316 of the table of sections for chapter
33 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

''Sec. 3316. Classification societies.''.
[A]:
Maritime Regulatory Reform Act of 1994 - Amends Federal maritime law to authorize the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard operates, in order to implement the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention adopted by the International Maritime Organization and to establish alternative compliance programs, to: (1) prescribe regulations governing the U.S. merchant marine, merchant marine personnel, and shore-based management of vessels that affect the safety of vessels and personnel and marine pollution prevention; and (2) establish optional regulatory requirements commensurate with the level of quality control adopted by the shipowner or operator, provided that an equivalent level of safety is maintained.
(Sec. 3) Authorizes the Secretary to utilize reports, documents, and certificates issued by persons who may be relied upon with regard to marine safety, security, and environmental protection.
(Sec. 4) Authorizes the Secretary to accept approvals of fire and life safety equipment and materials by foreign governments which utilize design and testing standards that meet the requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, and its associated International Maritime Organization guidance documents.
(Sec. 5) Requires each in service small passenger vessel carrying more than 12 passengers on an international voyage to be inspected annually. Requires any other vessel to be inspected at least once every five years (currently, every two years). Extends from two to five years the effective validation period of certificates of inspection issued to U.S. vessels that carry oil or hazardous material in bulk.
(Sec. 6) Requires the owner or individual in charge of a vessel to submit certain inspection related notices to the Secretary at least 30 days (currently, at least 30 days but not more than 60 days) before the current certificate of inspection issued to a vessel expires.
(Sec. 7) Revises provisions regarding the recognition of U.S. classification societies.