PUBLIC LAW 9 5 - 4 7 4 ^ 0 C T. 17, 1978
92 STAT. 1493
States, as it existed prior to amendment by this Act, for a violation Ante, p. 1480. which occurred before the effective date of this Act, may be initiated or continued to conclusion as though such section had not been amended by this Act. (c) If a provision of this Act or the application of such provision 33 USC 1221 to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, the remainder of ^°^the Act and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid shall not be affected thereby. Approved October 17, 1978.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 95-1384, Pt. I accompanying H.R. 13311 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries), No. 95-1384, Pt. II (Comm. on International Relations). SENATE REPORT No. 95-176 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 123 (1977): May 25, 26, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 124 (1978): Sept. 12, H.R. 13311 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and S. 682, amended, passed in lieu. Sept.30, Senate concurred in House amendment with an amendment. Oct. 3, House concurred in Senate amendment.
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