SAFETY

Addresses

Living in Chemical World—Adequacy of Current Structures: Neal Neuberger, 33469, 33470 [21OC]

Amendments

Aviation Safety Research Act: enact (S. 2746), 32072, 32074, 32131, 32133 [20OC]

Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act: appropriations (S. 2424), 27069, 27130-27133 [30SE]

Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act: enact (H.R. 2628), 28393, 28486 [5OC]

Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act: appropriations (S. 2424), 27069, 27130-27133 [30SE]

Occupational health and safety: notify workers of risk (S. 79), 2370-2372 [23FE] 4580-4584 [21MR], 4688-4691, 4703-4707 [22MR], 4846, 4848, 4940-4952, 4953, 4954, 4971-4977 [23MR], 5140-5145, 5147, 5167, 5186-5225 [24MR], 5269, 5270, 5316, 5317 [25MR], 5368, 5401 [28MR], 5534 [29MR]

Wildfire Protection Assistance Act: enact (S. 2641), 22882, 22914 [8SE]

Analyses

Aviation Safety Research Act (H.R. 4686), 12469 [25MY]

Nuclear Standardization and Safety Reform Act (H.R. 4134), 3665 [10MR]

Robert Nathan and Associates Study of the High Risk Occupational Disease Notification and Prevention Act: Senators Metzenbaum and Stafford, 5190 [24MR]

Appointments

Committee To Investigate Fire Safety in the Capitol and House of Representatives Office Buildings (Select), 14779 [16JN]

Conferees: S. 1539, amend Federal Railroad Safety Act, 2413 [23FE]

Articles and editorials

Accidents Roll On—Train Wrecks Raise Issues of Profit Versus Safety, 29957 [12OC]

Armed Citizens, 21659 [10AU]

ATV Under Fire, 3614 [9MR]

Big Pay Back, 7146 [18AP]

Bomb Makers' Complacency, 4392 [18MR]

Candidates and the Bomb Alarm, 30192 [13OC]

Cavalier Attitude to Safety at Savannah River Plant, 28052 [4OC]

Clerk-Administrator Led Response to Disaster, 22351 [11AU]

Deadly Secrets Legal Merry-Go-Round Case Highlights Lack of Data Sharing, 15724-15726 [22JN]

Deadly Secrets—System Thwarts Sharing Data on Unsafe Products, 11343 [17MY]

Deregulate Trucking, 7145 [18AP]

Discovery Could Reduce Risks of Radioactive Waste Storage, 15225 [20JN]

DOE Orders 2 Hanford Plutonium Plants Shut, 4387 [18MR]

Doing Business, Doing Good, 7657 [20AP]

Energy Department Says It Kept Secret Mishaps at Nuclear Weapon Plant, 28052 [4OC], 31657 [19OC]

EPA Releases Asbestos-in-Public-Buildings Study and Recommendations to Congress, 5372 [28MR]

EPA's ``Safe'' Level on Radon Is Much Too High, 32411 [20OC]

Ex-Aides Deny Being Told of Plant Mishaps, 29252 [7OC]

Explosion Risk at Nuclear Site Is Reported High, 4390 [18MR]

Face Up to Nuclear Waste—Bury It Deep Beneath the Sea, 18646 [25JY]

Family Tragedy Spurred Man's Concern, 7318 [19AP]

Five Workers Exposed to SRP Radioactivity, 21456 [10AU]

Hanford Reactor Is Troubled Link in Aging Production Chain, 4385 [18MR]

Hanford Repairs Won't Be Enough, Consultants Say, 4388 [18MR]

Have Your Kids Been Tagged?, 18541 [14JY]

Homeless Workers Endangered by Asbestos, 20356-20357 [3AU]

How Children Die With Subtle Legalities, 2693 [29FE]

Inspection Record Draws Comments From Safety Board, 7319 [19AP]

James Florio Takes Issue With the EPA, 12765 [26MY]

James Howard and His Fight for Public Safety, 6481 [12AP], 6978 [14AP], 8817, 8825, 8828 [26AP]

Job Conditions That Need Fixing, 25186 [23SE]

Label This Drug, 10663 [12MY]

Lawn Darts and the Limits of Laissez Faire, 11526 [18MY]

Listen to the Bridges—You Are Driving Warily Down a Street Cratered With Potholes Deep Enough To Be MX Silos, 7516 [19AP], 10375 [10MY]

New Defense for Workers' Health, 5135 [24MR]

No More Delays on O'Hare Safety, 28859 [6OC]

NRA Distortions, 18512 [14JY]

N-Reactor Won't Reopen, DOE Says, 4389 [18MR]

Nuclear Agency Assailed by Staff, 3702 [10MR]

Nuclear Arms Plant Ordered to Reduce Power for Safety, 4389 [18MR]

Nuclear Contractors Should Be Held Liable When They're at Fault, 4008 [16MR]

Nuclear Industry Mature Enough To Be Responsible for Its Actions, 4008 [16MR]

Nuclear Plant Release, 4391 [18MR]

Nuclear Regulators, Scientific Advisers Argue Over Reactors' Structural Safety, 4312 [17MR]

Plant Supervisors Are Key Safety People, 23049 [8SE]

Post at Last Goes Public With Antifirearm Stand, 7525 [19AP]

Reactor Is Shut Down—SRP Water Pipe Braced to Withstand Earthquake, 21455 [10AU]

Reactor Shutdown Could Impede Nuclear Deterrent, Officials Say, 31707 [19OC]

Regulatory Success—Child-Proof Caps, 1793 [18FE]

Removing a Heavy Load, 7146 [18AP]

Reports Cite Problems in Washington's 23-Year Old Hanford Reactor, 4387 [18MR]

Rust Specialists Bash Away at Ailing Bridge, 13485 [6JN]

Safety Lapses Paralyze Nuclear Bomb Complex, 4388 [18MR]

Safety Panel Lacks Will To Protect Public, 13485 [6JN]

Safety Problems at Reactor Imperil Defense Goals, 4391 [18MR]

Savannah River Nuclear Plant Workers Had Cavalier Safety Ethic, Panel Told, 28052 [4OC]

Second Nuclear Plant Is Ordered Closed by Energy Dept., 31656 [19OC]

South Carolina Plant's Nuclear Waste Tanks Unsafe, 4390 [18MR]

SRP Called Vulnerable to Quakes, 21455 [10AU]

SRP Reactor Shut Down as Feds Investigate Safety, 23776 [14SE]

State Probes Illnesses at Boeing Plant, 25186 [23SE]

Steer Away From Tragedy, 2472 [24FE]

Take the Rocket Fuel Out to Sea, 86 [25JA]

30-Year-Old Pipeline Raises Safety Issues, 7317, 7318 [19AP]

This Dud's for You, 16387 [29JN]

Too High a Price to Pay for Highway Safety?, 19244 [27JY]

Toy Guns Proving To Be Too Realistic—Role in Crimes, Accidents Triggers Efforts To Control Sale, Production, 12312 [25MY]

Trucking Regulation, 7146 [18AP]

U.S. Admits Safety Faults at Reactors for Bomb Fuel, 4385 [18MR]

Weapon Reactor's Power Level Cut at Scientists' Insistence—Ability to Withstand Accident Challenged, 4390 [18MR]

Weapons Reactor Should Stay Closed, Senate Panel Votes, 4385 [18MR]

Weapons Reactors To Remain Closed Over Safety Concerns—New Savannah River Procedures Planned, 31707 [19OC]

Who Needs a Seat Belt? If You Drive, Sooner or Later You'll Find Out, 10554 [11MY]

Worker's Worry—Is She Dying for the Defense of Her Nation?, 25185 [23SE]

Bills and resolutions

Aeronautics: enhance safety of air travel through a more effective FAA (see S. 2760; H.R. 4346)

———FAA regulations on altitude reporting (Mode C) transponders (see S. 2317, S. Con. Res. 112)

———national policy (see S.J. Res. 382)

———protection of employees engaging in safety-related whistleblowing activities (see H.R. 4023, 4113, 5073)

———recruitment and retention of airways systems specialists (see H.R. 5165)

———repeal requirements of transponders in all aircraft (see H.R. 4472)

———study structural fatigue, wear, corrosion and damage of older aircraft (see H. Res. 450)

Air Traffic Control Service Improvement Act: enact (see H.R. 4693)

All-terrain vehicles: ban certain (see S. 2016; H.R. 3991)

———CPSC rulemaking proceedings (see S. 2599)

Asbestos: extending deadlines for management plans and implementation by local educational agencies (see S. 2329)

Atomic Energy Law Enforcement Act: enact (see S. 2026)

Aviation Safety Research Act: enact (see S. 2746)

Aviation Whistleblower Protection Act: enact (see H.R. 5073)

Boats and boating: expenditures for safety programs (see S. 2032; H.R. 3918)

Bridges: appropriations for replacement and rehabilitation (see S. 2768)

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate select committee to investigate fire safety in Capitol and House Office Buildings (see H. Res. 440)

Chicago, IL: solutions to air traffic problems at O'Hare International Airport (see S. Res. 497)

Coast Guard: nonemergency assistance cases (see H.R. 4891)

Conconully Dam: emergency repairs and modifications (see H.R. 4202)

Construction industry: improve safety (see H.R. 4856)

Dept. of Energy: independent health and safety regulation at nuclear facilities (see H.R. 4508)

Drunken driving: penalties for operation of a common carrier while intoxicated (see H.R. 4076)

———promote highway safety by more effective enforcement of laws (see H.R. 4723)

———revoke license of a convicted driver (see S. 2523)

FCC: prescribe standards for compatibility of mobile radio systems for public safety uses (see H.R. 5078)

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2381)

Fire Safe Cigarette Implementation Act: enact (see S. 2917)

Fire Safety at Home Day—Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery: designate (see S.J. Res. 381; H.J. Res. 660)

Food: pesticide residue levels (see S. 2875)

Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act: appropriations (see S. 2424)

———appropriations (H.R. 2266), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 583)

Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Act: enact (see S. 2884; H.R. 4069)

Hazardous substances: classification of anhydrous ammonia (see S. 2841; H.R. 5376)

———Dept. of Transportation analyses of transportation (see H.R. 4153)

———transport near sources of drinking water (see H.R. 5087)

House of Representatives: application of safety laws (see H. Res. 439)

Interagency Committee and Technical Study Group on Cigarette and Little Cigar Fire Safety: implement recommendations (see H.R. 4497)

Lawn darts: CPSC regulations (see H.R. 5552)

Medical wastes: management (see H.R. 5466)

Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 531)

———designate (see S.J. Res. 293)

National Burn Awareness Week: designate (see S.J. Res. 348; H.J. Res. 604)

National Drive for Life Weekend: designate (see S.J. Res. 350)

———designate Labor Day Weekend (see H.J. Res. 592)

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 651)

National Farm Safety Day for Kids: designate (see H.J. Res. 643)

National Offshore Vessel Operators Safety Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 4629)

National Outdoor Power Equipment Safety Month: designate (see S.J. Res. 296; H.J. Res. 546)

National Safe Kids Week: designate (see S.J. Res. 240)

National Safety Belt Use Week: designate (see S.J. Res. 270; H.J. Res. 485)

Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act: appropriations (see S. 2424)

———appropriations (H.R. 2266), concurring in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 583)

Novel Organism Release Act: enact (see S. 2909)

NRC: establish Office of Investigations (see H.R. 4140)

Nuclear Safety Agency: establish (see H.R. 4134)

Nuclear energy: emergency evacuation plan for facility before construction permit is issued (see S. 2007, 2008)

———Dept. of Energy's independent safety board to oversee facilities (see H.R. 4121)

———develop safe and economical reactor (see H.R. 5040)

———development and use of preapproved standardized plant designs (see H.R. 4134)

———disposal of low-level radioactive waste (see H. Res. 453)

———improve licensing and regulatory process (see H.R. 5461)

———independent health and safety regulation at Dept. of Energy facilities (see H.R. 4508)

———protection against discrimination for certain employees (see H.R. 4071)

———State and local participation in the emergency planning process (see H.R. 4815)

———testing employees of powerplants for alcohol and controlled substance use (see H.R. 4046)

Occupational health and safety: clarify U.S. obligation relative to work places owned, operated, or under contract with the U.S. (see S. 2709; H.R. 4991)

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: amend (see H.R. 4199)

Patient Identifying Information Confidentiality Act: enact (see H.R. 5293)

Petroleum: testing employees of refineries for alcohol and controlled substance use (see H.R. 4046)

Puget Sound ferries: enhance the safety of passengers and employees (see H.R. 4518)

Radio: support for amateur radio and amateur radio frequency allocations (see S. Con. Res. 127)

Radon: tax relief for certain workers (see H.R. 3915)

Railroads: drug and alcohol testing for employees (see H.R. 4748)

———improve safety at highway crossings (see H.R. 4367)

———prohibit certain employees from leaving their post in the event of a train accident (see H.R. 4067)

Refugees: safety of Vietnamese boat people (see H. Con. Res. 360)

Safe Incinerator Act: enact (see S. 2458)

Schoolbuses: improve the viewing area of the driver (see H.R. 5180)

Solid waste: management of municipal incinerator ash (see H.R. 4255)

Sports: health and safety standards relative to boxing (see H.R. 5244)

States: support of Project Impact of the combined accident reduction effort (see S. Con. Res. 125)

Tariff: fabrics used in making fire-protection garments (see H.R. 4411)

Temporary Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act: extend authority permanently (see S. 2826)

Texas A&M University: improve railroad-highway crossings on campus (see S. 2280)

Toys: labeling of certain (see H.R. 4486)

Trucking: reports on improved systems and devices to enhance safety (see H.R. 5379)

———safety regulations (see H.R. 5300, 5321)

———safety standards for light trucks and multipurpose vehicles (see H.R. 5144)

———study State safety inspection programs (see H.R. 4035)

Uniform Health and Safety Whistleblowers Protection Act: enact (see S. 2095)

Whistle blowing: strengthen protections available to private employees for disclosing information to protect the public health and safety (see S. 2095; H.R. 4305)

Wildfire Protection Assistance Act: enact (see S. 2641)

Books

``Environmental and Occupational Exposures,'' William N. Rom, 4864 [23MR]

Cloture motions

Occupational health and safety: notify workers of risk (S. 79), 4502 [21MR], 4843 [23MR], 5135 [24MR], 5287 [25MR]

Definitions

Occupational health hazard, 4860 [23MR]

Population at risk of disease, 4863 [23MR]

Factsheets

Environment, Safety and Health: Dept. of Energy, 31645 [19OC]

Material Safety Data Sheet: General Electric Co., 4868 [23MR]

Letters

Antilock brake systems for heavy duty trucks: Representative Dingell, 29109 [6OC]

Champion of highway safety will be missed, Florence Nass, 8828 [26AP]

Changes in the Tandem Truck Safety Act: Representative Dingell, 29110 [6OC]

Classification of anhydrous ammonia as poisonous gas: Keith Hora, 17607 [12JY]

———M. Cynthia Douglass, 17605 [12JY]

———Senator Harkin, 17605 [12JY]

———Senators Burdick and Conrad, 17606 [12JY]

———several Senators, 17606 [12JY]

CPSC regulation of lawn darts: David A. Snow, 3170 [3MR]

Dept. of Energy nuclear facility oversight: Ann McLaughlin, Sec. of Labor, 4399 [18MR]

———John R. Bolton, 4399 [18MR]

———John S. Herrington, Sec. of Energy, 4398 [18MR]

Dept. of Energy review of technologies and locations for new production reactor: Representative Sid Morrison, 31647 [19OC]

Founder of Rochester Power Squadron, Ritter F. Shumway, honored: Representative Horton, 1466 [16FE]

High Risk Occupational Disease Notification and Prevention Act: American Farm Bureau Federation, 5380 [28MR]

———American Feed Industry Association, 5382 [28MR]

———American Heart Association, 5371 [28MR]

———American Lung Association, 5370 [28MR]

———Anna M. Carroll, 5393 [28MR]

———Coalition on Occupational Disease Notification, 5288 [25MR]

———David S. Hollingsworth, 5456 [29MR]

———John F. Finklea, Philip J. Landrigan and James J. Melius, 5392 [28MR]

———National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc., 5382, 5387 [28MR]

———National Council of Agricultural Employees, 5381 [28MR]

———Richard J. Levine, 5462 [29MR]

———University of Alabama, 5375 [28MR]

———W.T. Stephens, 4675 [22MR]

Invitation to Andrei Sakharov to attend International Conference on Enhanced Safety of Nuclear Reactors: Edward Teller (sundry), 21143 [9AU]

———Senator Hecht, 21143 [9AU]

Mode C transponders on aircraft: Representative Cooper, 10858 [12MY]

———several Representatives, 8401 [21AP]

Pipeline safety: Gary A. Smith, Arizona Corp. Commission, 27133 [30SE]

Railroad Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Representative Rodino, 24634 [20SE]

Realignment of NRC's Office of Investigations: Stephen S. Trott, 3702 [10MR]

Valor award presented to Brian E. Stephenson: George M. White, 3573 [9MR]

Worker exposure to betanaohthylamine: Hilton-Davis Chemical Co., 5378 [28MR]

———National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 5378 [28MR]

Lists

Associations opposing S. 79, High Risk Occupational Disease Notification and Prevention Act, 4841 [23MR], 5288 [25MR]

Associations supporting S. 79, High Risk Occupational Disease Notification and Prevention Act, 4687 [22MR]

Children survivors who used safety belts, 16576 [30JN]

Cosponsors of H.R. 3704, Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act, 25551 [26SE]

NRC example of safety standards and glossary of terms for licensees, 20823, 20824 [8AU]

NRC hearings before Committee on Governmental Affairs, 20809 [8AU]

Nuclear-related commodities under NRC export licensing authority, 20807 [8AU]

Memorandums

Air Traffic Controllers: Jerry A. Johnson, 5628 [29MR]

Savannah River P Reactor Events—Safety Implications: Richard W. Starostecki, 31643 [19OC]

Memorials of legislature

California, 28083 [4OC]

Illinois, 11017 [13MY]

Louisiana, 16598 [30JN], 17703 [12JY]

Massachusetts, 8370 [21AP], 18087 [13JY]

New Jersey, 16049 [27JN]

Virginia, 9791 [3MY], 15362 [21JN]

Washington, 8095 [20AP]

Messages

Highway and Motor Vehicle Safety: President Reagan, 28356 [5OC]

Mine Safety and Health Activities: President Reagan, 1865 [19FE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act Report: President Reagan, 22868 [8SE]

Railroad Safety Act: President Reagan, 2669 [29FE]

Motions

Independent Safety Board: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 11), 6364 [12AP]

Papers

Critical Aviation Agenda for the Next Administration: several aviation associations, 29165 [6OC]

Reshaping Fission for Social Acceptability: Chauncey Starr, 8540-8543 [22AP]

Petitions

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act: Dutchess County, NY, Council, 15995 [27JN]

Polls of opinion

Nuclear energy, 3666 [10MR]

Press releases

Actions being taken on Savannah River Plant reactors: Dept. of Energy, 30195 [13OC]

Programs

International Conference on Enhanced Safety of Nuclear Reactors, 21139-21143 [9AU]

Recommendation

Federal protection of private sector health and safety whistleblowers: Administrative Conference of the U.S., 2345 [23FE]

Remarks in House

Aeronautics: airport runway distance markers, 23295 [9SE]

———airways systems specialists, 20508 [4AU]

———infrastructure, 31169 [14OC]

———installation of mode C transponders in aircraft, 8401 [21AP], 10858 [12MY]

———protection of employees engaging in safety-related whistleblowing activities (H.R. 4023), 2513, 2514 [25FE], 3308 [3MR]

———protection of employees engaging in safety-related whistleblowing activities (H.R. 4113), 3603 [9MR], 3308 [3MR]

———repeal requirements of transponders in all aircraft (H.R. 4472), 9055 [27AP]

———special safety inspection program of commuter flights, 5245 [24MR]

———standards relative to air carrier passenger services (H.R. 3051), motion to instruct conferees, 13102 [1JN], 14621 [15JN]

———study structural fatigue, wear, corrosion and damage of older aircraft (H. Res. 450), 11264 [17MY], 24673-24675 [20SE]

———windshear training aid, 33439 [21OC]

Air Traffic Control Service Improvement Act: enact (H.R. 4693), 12745 [26MY]

Air traffic controllers: FAA policy, 16424 [7JY]

All-terrain vehicles: CPSC decision, 2472 [24FE]

———safety hazards, 3614 [9MR]

Asbestos exposure, 12765 [26MY]

———cleaning done by homeless workers, 20356 [3AU]

ATV User Safety and Equity Act: enact (H.R. 3991), 2456 [24FE]

Aviation Safety Research Act: enact (H.R. 4686), 12469 [25MY]

Aviation Whistleblower Protection Act: enact (H.R. 5073), 18544 [14JY], 23559-23562 [13SE]

Baltimore, MD: tribute to school crossing guards, 14054 [9JN]

Boats and boating: expenditures for safety programs (H.R. 3918), 1217 [8FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate select committee to investigate fire safety in Capitol and House Office Buildings (H. Res. 440), 10284, 10286, 10287 [10MY]

Chicago, IL: safety at O'Hare International Airport, 31144 [14OC]

Children: identification tags, 18541 [14JY]

Consumers: information on unsafe products, 11343 [17MY]

Courts: excuse public safety personnel from jury service upon individual request (H.R. 3999), 3688 [10MR]

CPSC: failure to protect consumers, 2693 [29FE]

Dams: maintenance, 10375 [10MY]

Dept. of Energy: independent safety board to oversee nuclear facilities (H.R. 4121), 3623 [9MR]

———independent health and safety regulation at nuclear facilities (H.R. 4508), 9990 [5MY]

Drunken driving: efforts to prevent, 13062 [1JN]

———State drinking age limit, 20205 [3AU]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1612), 1405-1408 [16FE], 1892 [22FE], 4154 [16MR]

FCC: prescribe standards for compatibility of mobile radio systems for public safety uses (H.R. 5078), 18540 [14JY]

FDA: enhancement of operations, 33451 [21OC]

Federal Railroad Safety Act: amend (S. 1539), 908, 909, 915 [3FE]

———amend (S. 1539), conference report, 11728 [19MY], 11908 [23MY], 11912 [26MY], 11913, 11914 [23MY], 12764 [26MY], 14176 [10JN]

Fire prevention: child-resistant lighters, 19791 [1AU]

———FEMA code for sprinkler systems (H.R. 3704)-25549, 25553 [26SE]

———recognize Fire Services Caucus, 5981 [31MR]

Fire Safety at Home Day—Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery: designate (H.J. Res. 660), 25066 [22SE]

———designate (S.J. Res. 381), 32805 [21OC]

Fishing vessels: safety regulations (H.R. 1841), 15974 [27JN], 15979, 15980 [27JN], 16243 [28JN]

Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act: appropriations (H.R. 2266), 7309, 7313-7319 [19AP]

Hazardous substances: Dept. of Transportation analyses of transportation (H.R. 4153), 3971 [15MR]

———labeling requirement (H.R. 2866), 15032 [16JN]

———transport near sources of drinking water (H.R. 5087), 18551 [14JY]

Hydrofluoric acid: environmental hazard, 33514 [21OC]

Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act: enact (H.R. 2628), 30111-30113 [12OC]

Independent Safety Board: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 11), 6361-6363, 6369 [12AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 11), S. 623 passed in lieu, 6364 [12AP]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 623), 6363 [12AP]

Lawn darts: CPSC regulations (H.R. 5552), 32296-32299 [20OC], 33528 [21OC]

Maryland: firearms restrictions, 18512 [14JY]

———outlaw of Saturday night specials, 12231 [25MY]

Medical wastes: management (H.R. 5466), 29185 [6OC]

Montgomery County, MD: anniversary of smoke detector legislation, 17308 [7JY]

Motor vehicles: safety equipment, 23683 [13SE]

Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month: designate, 6500 [12AP]

National Burn Awareness Week: designate (H.J. Res. 604), 32799 [21OC]

National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week: designate (H.J. Res. 402), 915 [3FE]

———observance, 1210 [8FE]

National Drive for Life Weekend: designate Labor Day weekend (H.J. Res. 592), 21392 [9AU]

———designate Labor Day weekend (H.J. Res. 592), S.J. Res. 350 passed in lieu, 21393 [9AU]

National Fire Prevention Week: observance, 32360 [20OC]

National Outdoor Power Equipment Safety Month: designate (H.J. Res. 546), 8433 [21AP]

National Safe Kids Week: designate (S.J. Res. 240), 9969 [5MY]

———observance, 3016 [2MR]

National Safety Belt Use Week: designate (H.J. Res. 485), 3317 [3MR], 10553 [11MY], 15456 [21JN], 16575-16581 [30JN]

Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2266), 7309, 7313-7319 [19AP]

NRC: establish Office of Investigations (H.R. 4140), 3696, 3700 [10MR], 28546-28548 [5OC], 29865 [11OC]

Nuclear energy: develop safe and economical reactor (H.R. 5040), 18496 [14JY]

———development and use of preapproved standardized plant designs (H.R. 4134), 3664-3666 [10MR], 3667 [14MR]

———disposal of low-level radioactive waste (H. Res. 453), 13062 [1JN]

———improve licensing and regulatory process (H.R. 5461), 28497 [5OC], 29177 [6OC], 32388 [20OC]

———independent health and safety regulation at Dept. of Energy facilities (H.R. 4508), 9990 [5MY]

———protection against discrimination for certain employees (H.R. 4071), 2915 [2MR], 5084 [23MR]

Nuclear Safety Agency: establish (H.R. 4134), 3664-3666 [10MR], 3667 [14MR]

Nuclear Whistleblowers Protection Act: amend (H.R. 4071), 5084 [23MR]

Occupational health and safety: clarify U.S. obligation relative to work places owned, operated, or under contract with the U.S. (H.R. 4991), 17308 [7JY]

OSHA: National Safe Workplace Institute report, 25841 [27SE]

———worker safety, 23028-23031 [8SE]

Passenger ferries: lifesaving equipment, 9800 [3MY]

Patient Identifying Information Confidentiality Act: enact (H.R. 5293), 23869, 23872 [14SE]

Peoria, IL: Illinois-American Water Co. safety record, 1952 [22FE]

Pipelines: safety, 32248 [20OC]

Play-It-Safe International: tribute, 9801 [3MY]

Radon exposure (H.R. 2837), 22363 [11AU], 28550, 28553-28559 [5OC], 29195 [6OC], 29629 [7OC]

———response to health threat, 32410 [20OC]

———tax relief for certain workers (H.R. 3915), 25363 [26SE]

———tax relief for certain workers (H.R. 3915), 972 [4FE], 1197 [4FE]

Railroads: drug and alcohol testing for employees (H.R. 4748), 24631-24635 [20SE], 25130 [23SE]

———prohibit certain employees from leaving their post in the event of a train accident (H.R. 4067), 3014 [2MR]

———safety (H.R. 3743), 913 [3FE]

———workers' safety dedication and determination, 14316 [14JN]

Sandoz Crop Protection Corp., Beaumont, TX: tribute, 3979 [15MR]

Schoolbuses: improve the viewing area of the driver (H.R. 5180), 21023 [8AU]

———restrictions on Federal financial assistance for not inspecting safety belts (H.R. 1815), 83 [25JA], 15011 [16JN]

———seatbelt testing in schoolbuses by National Academy of Sciences, 1465 [16FE]

Shipping industry: transporting of rocket fuel and oxidizers by sea, 86 [25JA]

Space science: U.S.-Soviet ban on use of nuclear power sources in orbit around the Earth (H.R. 5279), 33444 [21OC]

Syva Co.: cosponsorship of Drug Testing Litigation Conference, 5248 [24MR]

Toys: labeling of certain (H.R. 4486), 9499 [28AP]

Toy guns: minimum marking standards, 30081 [14OC]

Transportation: maintenance of bridges, highways, and airports, 10375 [10MY]

Trucking: impact of deregulation on highway safety, 19244 [27JY]

———safety regulations (H.R. 5321), 29106-29113 [6OC], 29586 [7OC]

———safety standards for light trucks and multipurpose vehicles (H.R. 5144), 20642 [4AU]

Washington (DC) Post: commend for stand on firearms control, 7525 [19AP]

Water purification: use of approved individual residential units, 6969 [11AU]

Western Reserve Care Systems Security Department: tribute, 29869 [11OC]

Whistle blowing: strengthen protections available to private employees for disclosing information to protect the public health and safety (H.R. 4305), 6233 [31MR]

Wildfire Protection Assistance Act: enact (S. 2641), 23017 [8SE]

Youth camps: safety, 23028 [8SE]

Remarks in Senate

Aeronautics: development of the tiltrotor technology, 32144 [20OC]

———FAA regulations on altitude reporting (Mode C) transponders (S. Con. Res. 112), 6178 [31MR]

———installation of transponders in aircraft (S. 2317), 8520 [22AP]

———national policy (S.J. Res. 382), 24830, 24831 [22SE], 25357 [26SE]

———rehiring certain air traffic controllers, 14377 [14JN]

———safety of passengers (S. 2760), 22871 [8SE], 29698 [11OC]

———standards relative to air carrier passenger services (H.R. 3051), 11515 [18MY], 14521, 14606 [15JN]

Alcoholic beverages: mandatory testing for transportation workers, 23115 [9SE], 25980 [28SE]

All-terrain vehicles: ban (S. 2016), 417 [28JA]

———CPSC rulemaking proceedings (S. 2599), 16373 [29JN], 32589 [21OC]

Anhydrous ammonia: classification as poisonous gas, 17604 [12JY]

Asbestos: funding of worker training in abatement programs, 17670 [12JY]

———removal by incompetent contractors, 17670 [12JY]

Atomic Energy Law Enforcement Act: enact (S. 2026), 653 [2FE]

Aviation Safety Commission: report, 11898 [20MY]

Aviation Safety Research Act: enact (S. 2746), 21930 [11AU], 32070-32077 [20OC]

———enact (S. 2746), substitute text for H.R. 4686, 32075 [20OC]

Boats and boating: expenditures for safety programs (S. 2032), 761 [3FE], 3919 [15MR]

Bridges: appropriations for replacement and rehabilitation (S. 2768), 23145 [9SE]

———structural deterioration, 13485 [6JN]

Chicago, IL: FAA restrictions on air traffic at O'Hare Airport, 28859, 28860 [6OC]

———solutions to air traffic problems at O'Hare International Airport (S. Res. 497), 30207-30208 [13OC]

Children: Safety Through Songs program, 4343 [17MR]

Coast Guard: search and rescue operation funding, 17608-17612 [12JY]

Dept. of Energy: management of nuclear weapons program, 28049, 28052 [4OC], 28290 [5OC], 30191, 30194 [13OC], 32007 [20OC]

Drug abuse: mandatory testing for transportation workers, 23115 [9SE], 25980 [28SE]

Drunken Driving Prevention Act: enact (S. 2367), 10463-10465 [11MY], 20653 [5AU]

Drunken driving: prevention, 14083 [10JN], 29489 [7OC]

———revoke license of convicted driver (S. 2523), 14979 [16JN], 15199 [20JN], 16314 [29JN]

EPA: participation in Pacific Northwest Hazardous Substance Research, Development, and Demonstration Center, 17682 [12JY]

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 2381), 10810 [12MY]

Federal Railroad Safety Act: amend (S. 1539), conference report, 13976, 14011-14017 [9JN]

———amend (S. 1539), conference report, time agreement, 13053 [27MY]

———amend (S. 1539), conference requested, 2413 [23FE]

Fire prevention: reducing dangers of unwanted fires, 18723 [26JY]

Fire Safe Cigarette Implementation Act: enact (S. 2917), 31734 [19OC]

Fire Safety at Home Day—Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery: designate (S.J. Res. 381), 24448 [19SE], 32171 [20OC]

Firearms: effectiveness in self-defense, 21659 [10AU]

———toy guns, 12312 [25MY]

Fishing vessels: safety regulations (S. 849), 16402 [29JN]

———safety regulations (H.R. 1841), 22037-22038 [11AU]

Food: pesticide residue levels (S. 2875), 29367 [7OC]

Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act: appropriations (S. 2424), 12009 [23MY], 27125-27133 [30SE]

———appropriations (H.R. 2266), 31107-31111 [14OC]

Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Act: enact (S. 2884), 29954-29956 [12OC]

Hazardous substances: classification of anhydrous ammonia (S. 2841), 25851, 25860, 25861 [28SE]

———extending deadlines for asbestos management plans and implementation of such to local educational agencies (S. 2329), 4969, 4970 [27AP]

Hazardous Waste Reduction Act: enact (S. 1429), 1146 [4FE], 28677 [6OC]

Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act: enact (H.R. 2628), 28486-28489 [5OC]

Independent Safety Board Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 623), 16738 [6JY]

Lawn darts: CPSC regulations (H.R. 5552), 32478, 32479 [21OC]

Morgan, AL: tribute to Brindlee Mountain Volunteer Fire Dept., 8362 [21AP]

Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Week: designate (S.J. Res. 293), 6465 [12AP]

National Burn Awareness Week: designate (S.J. Res. 348), 17256 [7JY], 21665 [10AU]

National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week: designate (H.J. Res. 402), 1178 [4FE]

National Drive for Life Weekend: designate (S.J. Res. 350), 19656 [29JY], 20871 [8AU], 21656 [10AU], 21973 [11AU]

National Outdoor Power Equipment Safety Month: designate (S.J. Res. 296), 7068 [15AP], 28103 [4OC]

National Poison Prevention Week: observance, 1793 [18FE]

National Safe Kids Week: designate (S.J. Res. 240), 31 [25JA], 1881 [19FE]

National Safety Belt Use Week: designate (S.J. Res. 270), 3178 [3MR], 8529 [22AP], 15835 [23JN]

National Ski Patrol: anniversary, 15222 [20JN]

Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act: appropriations (H.R. 2266), 31107-31111 [14OC]

———appropriations (S. 2424), 12009 [23MY], 27125-27133 [30SE]

Newport, RI: Cliff Walk National Recreational Trail safety measures, 16175 [28JN]

Novel Organism Release Act: enact (S. 2909), 31544 [18OC]

Nuclear energy: disposal of radioactive waste, 18646 [25JY]

———emergency evacuation plan for nuclear facility before construction permit is issued (S. 2008), 156 [26JA]

———International Conference on Enhanced Safety of Nuclear Reactors, 21139 [9AU]

———review of emergency evacuation plans necessary for approval of certain nuclear facilities (S. 2007), 156 [26JA]

———safety of facilities (S. 1085), 4392 [18MR]

———standard reactor program (S. 2639), 18246 [13JY]

———Savannah River, GA, nuclear reactor shut down, 23777 [14SE], 29251 [7OC]

———subseabed disposal of nuclear waste, 15224 [20JN]

Occupational health and safety: clarify U.S. responsibility for workplaces operated by the U.S. (S. 2709), 21591 [10AU], 29703 [11OC]

———notify workers of risk (S. 79), 2372 [23FE], 4421 [18MR], 4671-4693 [22MR], 4838-4875, 4970-4984 [23MR], 5133-5178, 5183-5193, 5215 [24MR], 5269-5288, 5296 [25MR], 5363-5395 [28MR], 5454-5465 [29MR], 6581 [13AP]

Pipelines: authorize State enforcement of Federal safety regulations, 27132 [30SE]

———operation safety, 27130 [30SE]

Radio: support for amateur radio and amateur radio frequency allocations (S. Con. Res. 127), 16155 [28JN]

Railroads: drug and alcohol involvement in accidents, 11576 [11AU], 14857 [16JN]

———relocate tracks on college campuses, 17626 [12JY]

Safe Incinerator Act: enact (S. 2458), 13005 [27MY]

Sakharov, Andrei: invitation to attend International Conference on Enhanced Safety of Nuclear Reactors, 21139 [9AU]

Salt Lake City, UT: tribute to Jackson Elementary School, 13049 [27MY]

Shoreham nuclear power station: FEMA evacuation plans, 21235 [9AU]

Sonat, Inc.: Safety Award for Excellence recipient, 8526 [22AP]

States: support of Project Impact of the combined accident reduction effort (S. Con. Res. 125), 14272 [13JN]

Temporary Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act: extend authority permanently (S. 2826), 25236 [23SE]

Texas A&M University: improve railroad-highway crossings on campus (S. 2280), 6588 [13AP]

Truck and Bus Safety Regulatory Reform Act, 32647, 32651, 32654 [21OC]

Trucking: deregulation and highway safety, 7145 [18AP]

Uniform Health and Safety Whistleblowers Protection Act: enact (S. 2095), 2342 [23FE]

Whistle blowing: protection against reprisal for disclosing information to protect public health and safety (S. 2095), 2342 [23FE]

Wildfire Protection Assistance Act: enact (S. 2641), 18247 [13JY], 22914, 22915 [8SE]

Reports

Disposal of Nuclear Waste: J.S. Tulenko, 15225 [20JN]

Environmental, Safety and Health Issues at Dept. of Energy Nuclear Facilities: GAO, 4395-4398 [18MR]

Federal Protection of Private Sector Health and Safety Whistleblowers: Eugene R. Fidell, 2347-2355 [23FE]

NRC Coziness With Industry: Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, 3701 [10MR]

Nuclear Production Facilities Investigations: GAO, 4378, 4383 [18MR]

———National Academy of Sciences, 4378 [18MR]

Transportation Deregulation and Safety: Northwestern University, 7145 [18AP]

Reports by conference committees

Federal Railroad Safety Act: amend (S. 1539), 11728-11736 [19MY]

Reports filed

Aviation Safety Research Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (S. 2746) (S. Rept. 100-584), 27464 [3OC]

Boating Safety Programs Appropriations: Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries (H.R. 3918) (H. Rept. 100-786), 18924 [26JY]

Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulations: Committee on Public Works and Transportation (H.R. 5321) (H. Rept. 100-1008), 26817 [29SE]

Drunken Driving Prevention Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (S. 2367) (S. Rept. 100-441), 19943 [2AU]

FAA Study of Structural Fatigue, Wear, Corrosion and Damage of Older Aircraft: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 100-895), 23035 [8SE]

Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act Appropriations: Committee on Public Works and Transportation (H.R. 2266) (H. Rept. 100-445), 4797 [22MR]

Model Code for Automatic Sprinkler Systems in Places of Public Accommodation: Committee on Science, Space and Technology (H.R. 3704) (H. Rept. 100-956), 25021 [22SE]

National Safe Kids Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 240), 2304 [23FE]

Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act Authorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (S. 2424) (S. Rept. 100-436), 19391 [28JY]

———Committee on Public Works and Transportation (H.R. 2266) (H. Rept. 100-445), 4797 [22MR]

NRC Office of Investigation: Committee on Energy and Commerce (H.R. 4140) (H. Rept. 100-878), 26817 [29SE]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendment: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (S. 2800) (S. Rept. 100-517), 24199 [16SE]

OSHA Policies of Inspection Based on Safety Records in the Meatpacking Industry: Committee on Government Operations (H. Rept. 100-542), 5947 [30MR]

OSHA's Nonuse of Criminal Penalties for Safety Violations: Committee on Government Operations (H. Rept. 100-1051), 28242 [4OC]

Railroad Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (H.R. 4748) (H. Rept. 100-940), 24714 [20SE]

Uniform Standards Under the Consumer Product Safety Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (H.R. 1115) (H. Rept. 100-748), 16597 [30JN]

Wildfire Protection Assistance Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (S. 2641), 22869 [8SE]

Statements

Accuracy of Radon Detection Technology (sundry), 28555 [5OC]

Automatic Train Control System: Dept. of Transportation, 11910 [23MY]

Federal Railroad Safety Act: James H. Burnley IV, Sec. of Transportation, 12764 [26MY]

Firearms Detection Act: Marshals Service, 12308 [25MY]

High Risk Occupational Disease Notification and Prevention Act: Dept. of Agriculture, 5382 [28MR]

Highway and Aviation Trust Funds: Representative Hammerschmidt, 20334 [3AU]

Invitation to Andrei Sakharov To Attend International Conference on Enhanced Safety of Nuclear Reactors: Senator Hecht, 21143 [9AU]

Nuclear Power Standardization: National Conference of State Legislators, 20810 [8AU]

Studies

Charged With the Safety of Our Skies—The FAA and Air Safety in Chicago: Better Government Association, 11898-11901 [20MY]

Summaries

Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1414, 19203, 19209 [27JY]

Johnston Amendment to H.R. 1414, Liability and Indemnification for Nuclear Incidents, 4025 [16MR]

Medical Screening Estimates for Worker Notification: Centers for Disease Control, 4864 [23MR]

Twin Cities Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.—An Overview, 13943 [9JN]

Tables

Deaths associated with 3- and 4-wheeled all-terrain vehicles, 16374 [29JN]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act (H.R. 1612), Senate-House compromise, 1406 [16FE]

Railroad safety enforcement: Federal Railroad Administration, 11910 [23MY]

Testimonies

Air Traffic Controllers: National Transportation Safety Board, 5626 [29MR]

———Representative Oberstar, 5626 [29MR]

Government Responsibility for Workplaces Operated by the U.S.: Joe G. Hollingsworth, 21592 [10AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 440, investigate fire safety in Capitol and House Office Buildings, 10286 [10MY]

H. Res. 450, FAA study on structural fatigue, wear, corrosion and damage of older aircraft, 24673 [20SE]

H.J. Res. 402, National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week, 915 [3FE]

H.J. Res. 485, National Safety Belt Use Week, 15457 [21JN]

H.J. Res. 592, National Drive for Life Weekend, 21393 [9AU]

H.J. Res. 604, National Burn Awareness Week, 32800 [21OC]

H.R. 11, authorizing appropriations for Independent Safety Board, 6361 [12AP]

H.R. 1841, fishing vessel safety regulations, 15974-15976 [27JN]

H.R. 2266, authorizing appropriations for the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act, 7310-7313 [19AP]

H.R. 2628, Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act, 30111 [12OC]

H.R. 2837, response to threat of radon exposure, 28550-28553 [5OC]

H.R. 3396, rehiring of certain former air traffic controllers, 5628 [29MR]

H.R. 3704, Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act, 25549 [26SE]

H.R. 3743, railroad safety, 913 [3FE]

H.R. 3991, ATV User Safety and Equity Act, 2456 [24FE]

H.R. 3999, excuse public safety personnel from jury service, 3688 [10MR]

H.R. 4071, Nuclear Whistleblowers Protection Act amendment, 5084 [23MR]

H.R. 4140, establish Office of Investigations in the NRC, 28546 [5OC]

H.R. 4693, Air Traffic Control Service Improvement Act, 12745 [26MY]

H.R. 4748, Railroad Drug Abuse Prevention Act, 24631-24634 [20SE], 25130 [23SE]

H.R. 4939, control lead in drinking water, 28562-28564 [5OC]

H.R. 5073, Aviation Whistleblower Protection Act, 18544 [14JY], 23559 [13SE]

H.R. 5321, Motor Carrier Safety Act, 29106-29108 [6OC]

H.R. 5461, Nuclear Powerplant Standardization Act, 29177 [6OC]

H.R. 5552, CPSC regulations on lawn dart, 32296 [20OC]

S. 79, High Risk Occupational Disease Notification and Prevention Act, 4415-4421 [18MR]

S. 623, authorizing appropriations for Independent Safety Board, 6363 [12AP], 16738 [6JY]

S. 861, Truck and Bus Safety Act, 3117 [3MR]

S. 1539, Railroad Safety Act, 909 [3FE]

S. 2007, review of emergency evacuation plans necessary for approval of certain nuclear facilities, 156 [26JA]

S. 2008, consideration of emergency evacuation plan for nuclear facility before construction permit is issued, 156 [26JA]

S. 2026, Atomic Energy Law Enforcement Act, 654 [2FE]

S. 2095, Uniform Health and Safety Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2343 [23FE]

S. 2317, installation of transponders in aircraft, 8521 [22AP]

S. 2329, extending deadlines for asbestos management plans and implementation of such to local educational agencies, 4970 [27AP]

S. 2367, Drunk Driving Prevention Act, 10463 [11MY]

S. 2381, authorizing appropriations for the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act, 10810 [12MY]

S. 2424, Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Act, 27125-27127 [30SE]

S. 2458, Safe Incinerator Act, 13006 [27MY]

S. 2523, revoke license of a driver found to be driving under the influence of alcohol, 14979 [16JN]

S. 2641, Wildfire Protection Assistance Act, 18247 [13JY], 22915 [8SE], 23018 [8SE]

S. 2746, Aviation Safety Research Act, 21931 [11AU]

S. 2760, safety for air passengers, 22872 [8SE]

S. 2875, pesticide residue levels in food, 29368-29374 [7OC]

S. 2884, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Act, 29956 [12OC]

S. 2909, Novel Organism Release Act, 31545-31549 [18OC]

S. 2917, Fire Safe Cigarette Implementation Act, 31734 [19OC]

S. Con. Res. 112, FAA regulations on altitude reporting (Mode C) transponders, 6178 [31MR]

S. Con. Res. 125, State support of Project Impact of the combined accident reduction effort, 14272 [13JN]

S. Con. Res. 127, support for amateur radio and amateur radio frequency allocations, 16154 [28JN]

S. Res. 497, solutions to air traffic problems at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, 30208, 30325 [13OC]

S.J. Res. 240, National Safe Kids Week, 2600 [26FE], 9969 [5MY]

S.J. Res. 270, National Safety Belt Use Week, 3178 [3MR]

S.J. Res. 296, National Outdoor Power Equipment Safety Month, 7069 [15AP]

S.J. Res. 348, National Burn Awareness Week, 17256 [7JY]

S.J. Res. 350, National Drive for Life Weekend, 20871 [8AU], 21393 [9AU]

S.J. Res. 381, Fire Safety at Home Day—Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery, 32171 [20OC], 32805 [21OC]

S.J. Res. 382, support establishment of national policy on aviation, 24831 [22SE]