But new commuter rail service between Washington and its outer suburbs in Virginia would be stymied, and other minor provisions of the bill would not take effect.

Most were minor housekeeping provisions.

The Obscene Publications Act 1964 made several minor additional provisions to the 1959 Act.

Republicans, raising procedural challenges, identified small flaws that struck out two minor provisions.

This came into force on 1 August 1989, for the most part, save for some minor provisions that were brought into force in 1990 and 1991.

Tax analysts are buzzing over a seemingly minor provision in the Senate Finance Committee's hastily cobbled budget proposal presented on Wednesday.

Many of the minor provisions will directly affect consumers and their relationship with banks, thrift units and credit unions.

Mr. Young is a sworn enemy of public land ownership but happens to like this bill because it includes minor provisions that benefit his home state.

Harrild's will excluded all but a minor provision for Henry.

Because of their independence, universities in the Commonwealth System are exempt from Pennsylvania's Open Records law except for a few minor provisions.