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PUBLIC LAW 97-249—SEPT. 8, 1982 Public Law 97-249 97th Congress

Sept. 8, 1982 [H.R. 6732] International Safe Container Act, amendment. 46 USC 1502

46 USC 1504 Effective date. 46 USC 1502 note.

An Act To amend the International Safe Container Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the International Safe Container Act (46 U.S.C. 1501-1508) is amended— (1) by amending section 3(b) to read as follows: "(b) During the period beginning on the date the instrument of ratification is deposited by the United States in accordance with the provisions of article VII of the Convention, and before January 1, 1985, an owner of an approved existing container may have a safety approval plate affixed to it, if that container is found to meet the standards of the Convention."; and (2) by amending section 5(a)(2) by striking out "September 6, 1982" and inserting in lieu thereof "January 1, 1985". SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect on the later of the date of its enactment or September 6, 1982. Approved September 8, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6732: HOUSE REPORT No. 97-737 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Aug. 17, considered and passed House. Aug. 20, considered and passed Senate.

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