Volume 96 · 708
Public Law 97–249
To amend the International Safe Container Act.
Approved September 8, 1982
Statutory text
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—
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
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
Effective date.
enactment or September 6, 1982.
Approved September 8, 1982.